CULTURE - Copper Courier

Jun 2025 25

Break-ups, struggle, and summer rain: Here are our 2025 poetry contest winners

By Jessica Swarner | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Here are the winners of The Copper Courier's third annual poetry contest.

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Jun 2025 25

The 10 best ‘House Hunters’ episodes set in Arizona

By Dorothy Scott | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Dorothy Scott

HGTV has been spotlighting prospective homebuyers on “House Hunters” since 1999. Check out these 10 episodes for a glimpse into Arizona dreams coming true.

Jun 2025 25

11 fascinating things I saw at the Phoenix Hall of Flame Museum

By Teresa K. Traverse | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Teresa K. Traverse

The Phoenix Hall of Flame museum is dedicated to all things firefighting. This fascinating spot features an array of vintage, handmade fire trucks worthy of an art museum. Here are the 11 coolest things inside.

Jun 2025 24

I got a massage from a robot in Scottsdale, & it was far from relaxing

By Teresa K. Traverse | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Teresa K. Traverse

As technology increasingly occupies larger spaces in our lives, it makes total sense that it would come for the wellness space. Enter Aescape, an AI massage machine. Here’s what it was like.

Jun 2025 24

Arizona wine country: The 3 regions + their top wineries

By Maura Derr | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Maura Derr

Explore Arizona wine regions and uncover the state’s best-kept secret: bold, unique wines from high-desert vineyards.

Jun 2025 23

Grab your suit: Winner of Rafi look-alike contest in Phoenix will win $2,500

By Jessica Swarner | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

On June 25, Welcome to Arizona and Rafi Law Group are holding a Rafi look-alike contest in downtown Phoenix.

Jun 2025 23

What it’s like to do date night at Scottsdale’s swanky new Shiv Supper Club

By Jill Schildhouse | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Jill Schildhouse

Discover the immersive fine dining experience at Shiv Supper Club in Scottsdale, where live music and indulgent dishes redefine the modern date night.