Observations and stories of art and creative energy exchanges.

2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas

This past weekend, the fourth annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, presented by Richard Mille, returned to Wynn Golf Club with its largest showcase to date. Last year’s event attracted thousands of attendees, and this year, expectations were even higher as the Concours continues to grow in popularity. From Thursday, October 30, through Sunday, November 2, the premier automotive event of the year brought together an extraordinary collection of vehicle debuts and curated displays from luxury and performance brands.

A.D. Cook November 2, 2025

Texas Roadhouse Car Show

The Texas Roadhouse hosted a car show on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM at 8510 S. Emerald Dr. in Tempe, AZ. While it was a relatively small show compared to most in the valley, there were some notable cars, including a few AC Cobras, classic Mustang Mach 1s, and late 60s Camaros, as well as a nice blue Corvette C3 Stingray. As always, I enjoy chatting with fellow car enthusiasts and snapping off a few pics to share the experience.

A.D. Cook November 2, 2025

Las Vegas Brewing News: November 2025

This month spotlights Nevada Breweries win big at Great American Beer Festival, another new brewery in SW Las Vegas, local brewer spotlight on Anthony Gibson, local brewery Champion of the Month Marriott Las Vegas, beer events, and much more.

Bob Barnes October 29, 2025

Vintage Aircraft & Custom Car Show

Yesterday’s Vintage Aircraft & Custom Car Show at the Commemorative Air Force Museum was one of the best car shows I’ve been to in a while. Presented by Southwest Street Rods, the show featured cool custom rods, antique aircraft & WWII war birds, food trucks, and a great crowd. As with many car shows, this one was a benefit for a charity organization, this time for MAM (Military Assistance Mission), which provided financial and morale support to our current Arizona military, their families, and post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients.

A.D. Cook October 26, 2025

International Artist Day 2025

October 25, 2025 International Artists’ Day on October 25 honors artists and all their contributions. This day serves as a reminder of the power of creativity in expressing the human experience. The day also celebrates one of the most famous

A.D. Cook October 25, 2025

Celebrating 29 Years

Pop the champagne and blow out the candles! I couldn’t be more excited to share my celebration of 29 years online! My art website, ADCook.com (featuring a collection of my paintings and our design team’s creative work), was initially launched on

A.D. Cook October 20, 2025

Lenny’s Burger Car Show

Last week was a bust for car shows across the Phoenix/Mesa Valley. We had massive rainstorms and flooding, so needless to say, there were no car shows. So, this week I checked out Lenny’s Burger Car Show on Saturday, October 18, which is typically hosted on the second Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM.

A.D. Cook October 19, 2025

Gilbert Cars & Coffee Season Opener 2025-2026

It was a great day for a car show, and the Gilbert Cars & Coffee 2025-2026 Season Opener hosted at the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers did not disappoint. The last time I visited CBCB was last January, and I remember it as a fantastic show, worthy of a revisit. So, in celebration of car show season, I couldn’t resist a morning of cool cars and chrome.

A.D. Cook October 4, 2025

It’s Car Show Season

One of my favorite pastimes during downtime is attending car shows and taking photos to inspire my art. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing rare models up close and engaging with fellow enthusiasts who share the same passion. Now that the local temperatures are dropping to a comfortable level (at least compared to July through September), there is no shortage of great car shows in the Phoenix/Mesa Valley, and I’m looking forward to attending as many as I can.

A.D. Cook October 3, 2025

Las Vegas Brewing News: October 2025

This month spotlights Pub 365, Big Dog’s Brewing Company Dogtoberfest, BJ’s Brewhouse, Brews Best Beer Garden, Beer Zombies Flannels & Beer, the Downtown Brew Festival, the CraftHaus Brewery Chili Cook-Off, Rock N Grapes Wine Pub, and much more.

Bob Barnes September 28, 2025

Celebrating TeamWWF at INDY

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to attend an exciting trip to Indianapolis in support of the talented Wings & Wheels Foundation driver Aaron Jeansonne, who was competing in the prestigious Porsche Carrera Cup at the legendary and iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This event not only showcased the incredible skills and determination of the drivers, but it also allowed me to immerse myself in the thrilling atmosphere of motorsport, surrounded by passionate fans and the roaring engines of high-performance racing cars.

A.D. Cook September 26, 2025

MOMENTUM 100 Day Countdown

If you have not yet visited the National Corvette Museum, it’s time! My diptych painting, MOMENTUM, featuring a 1953 and a 2023 Corvette, is still on display through the end of 2025. I created this epic creation in celebration of Corvette’s seventieth anniversary as part of the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automotive and Motorcycle Paintings Exhibit, which ran from March 15, 2024, through January 5, 2025.

A.D. Cook September 21, 2025

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