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Nov 19, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
From two drive-thru light displays to plenty of free holiday events, here are 12 ways to celebrate the holidays in metro Phoenix. The holidays have arrived, and the Valley is celebrating in plenty of ways. From drive-thru light displays to themed evenings at a popular resort, here are 12 holiday events to check out in metro Phoenix. Enjoy the season!1. Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad ParkDates: Nov. 29 to Dec.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Photo courtesy of Crass Candle Company. Discover locally made (and terrifically smelling) gifts at these 12 candle makers and shops in Arizona. There’s never been a better time to be a candle fan residing in Arizona.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Photo courtesy of PictorialEvidence/CC BY-SA 3.0. From Scientology to the Children of Light, learn about six religions that either got started in Arizona or have strong ties to the state. Religion is an undeniable force in culture. Whether you personally believe or not, you can’t deny religion and its power.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Visiting Flagstaff in the fall is almost guaranteed to be a great experience. The aspen leaves are seemingly aglow in a bright yellow color, and the air in this Northern Arizona college town is crisp.
The moderate temperatures and stunning leaves make it a great time to visit, especially if you’re an outdoor enthusiast. Plus, there’s plenty to do in this town. From its hiking trails to craft breweries, Flagstaff also has plenty to offer visitors.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Learn some tips and tricks for desert gardening from the one and only Arizona Plant Lady. When Noelle Johnson moved from southern California to central Phoenix in the late ‘80s, her ranch home came with some beautiful rose bushes. A year later, they had all died. “I really was frustrated because I didn’t know how the heck do you garden,” she says. So, she got to work on researching how to make a garden thrive in Arizona.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Photo courtesy of Tell Your Friends. Learn about five celebrity chefs who work at Phoenix restaurants, and then go taste their talents for yourself. Chefs are bona fide celebrities these days. It should come as no surprise that one of the biggest trends we see in dining culture is restaurants backed by celeb chefs. It’s no surprise that this trend has found its way to metro Phoenix.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Hungry for more local restaurants in Tucson? We’ve scoped out the scene and spotted four you’ll want to try. In 2015, Tucson was designated as an official City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, the first city in the United States to earn such a recognition.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Meet the Rattlesnake Guy: Bryan D. Hughes and his company Rattlesnake Solutions work to educate and relocate snakes that live in the Valley. Many people are downright terrified of rattlesnakes, but Bryan D. Hughes happens to not be one of them. Hughes is the owner of Rattlesnake Solutions. Across his social media platforms (like his X, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn accounts), he’ll post photos and videos of him and his team interacting with these snakes all over the Valley.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
Hit up one of the best fireworks shows in the state this Fourth of July and prepare to be dazzled. The Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks. And we must admit that watching colorful fireworks light up the night sky is a magical experience that really does spark joy. Looking to celebrate our country’s independence with a fireworks show in Arizona? Here are 10 shows across that state that you can enjoy. Best of all, many of these are free or offer relatively inexpensive admission prices.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
coppercourier.com | Teresa K. Traverse
The longest day of the year—AKA the Summer Solstice—is just around the corner. This light-filled day marks the astronomical beginning of the summer and is celebrated in different ways around the world. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the summer solstice across Arizona, here are nine activities to check out.
