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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: July 2025

This month spotlights Mission Control Hops & Heart Brewed Edition Bottle Share & Beer Bash, Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House Silver Reef Beer Dinner, BJ’s Brewhouse, Silver State Summer Brewfest, Big Dog’s Summerfest Chillin’ & Grillin’ Under the Stars, Local Brewer Spotlight on Joe Cuozzo, and more.

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A.D. Cook

The Las Cruces Museum of Art Virtual Artist Talk

Zoom Webinar – Friday, June 27, 2025
1 PM MDT (New Mexico’s time zone)
Noon MST (Arizona’s time zone), This program is being held in conjunction with the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting exhibition, on display at the Museum of Art from May

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A.D. Cook

Artist Discussion at Las Cruces Museum of Art – June 6, 2025

Video: 46:51 LUSTER Art Talk On June 6th, I was honored to visit the Las Cruces Museum of Art for the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting Artist Reception. Bryan Lee, the Museum Curator of Education, hosted a group discussion with Cheryl Kelley, John E. Schaeffer,

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A.D. Cook

National Creativity Day

National Creativity Day is celebrated annually on May 30th, serving as a special occasion to honor and encourage the creative spirit within each of us. This extraordinary day celebrates the boundless potential of human imagination and innovation, highlighting our incredible strides in creativity and technological advancement throughout history. It was

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A.D. Cook

My Epic TripARTtite

Portland • Las Cruces • Bowling Green — I am incredibly excited to share that this weekend, for the very first time ever in my artistic journey, my art is featured at three distinct and captivating exhibits, each taking place at different and unique venues across the United States. This

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A.D. Cook

Inspired By Legacy • Driving The Future

I am truly honored to share that my Corvette artwork, “MOMENTUM,” which I meticulously created for inclusion in the prestigious National Corvette Museum as part of the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit, is now featured prominently in their esteemed 2024 Annual Report. This recognition

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A.D. Cook

Visit Las Cruces ~ Luster Overview

Things To Do In Las Cruces — “LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting,” a national-touring exhibit showcasing the leading realist and hyperrealist artists renowned for their striking portrayals of motor vehicles, will open May 23, 2025, at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.

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A.D. Cook

LUSTER Exhibit at The Las Cruces Museum of Art

The LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit opened its doors in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the Museum of Art yesterday. This highly anticipated showcase will run impressively through August 16th, 2025, allowing art enthusiasts and the general public ample time to experience the intricate

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A.D. Cook

Penske Cars & Coffee

It doesn’t get better than hot meals and hot wheels! While I’ve heard about this exciting monthly event for quite some time, this was my first excursion to the renowned Penske Racing Museum at the Penske Auto Mall in Scottsdale, AZ, for their popular Cars & Coffee monthly car show.

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A.D. Cook

Hoodline El Paso ~ LUSTER Exhibit Revs Up at Las Cruces Museum of Art

Prepare to feast your eyes on the sleekest and most meticulously crafted depictions of motorized beauty, as the Las Cruces Museum of Art gears up to present “LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting.” This national-touring exhibit, opening on May 23, will showcase the talents of leading

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A.D. Cook

Fourtillfour Car Club

If you’ve been following my car show posts over the past few months, you know my passion for cars and their vibrant culture. The intricate details of each vehicle, the stories behind them, and the community of fellow car enthusiasts make every event truly special. So whenever I can track

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