Analisa Valdez is a lifestyle reporter for The Copper Courier. She also covers the arts and entertainment world for the Echo. Analisa has been part of the State Press for three years and is in her third year at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Analisa Valdez
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Dig In: Seven Spots for the Soul in the Valley
It can be difficult to come by in Arizona if you’re not sure where to look, so we put together some top spots for soul in the Valley.
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Scottsdale’s Ultimate Pit Stop Is The Thumb Gas Station With BBQ, a Gift Shop, and More
In search of a place to fuel up on gas, gifts, and good food? Look no further than the out-of-the-ordinary gas station The Thumb in Scottsdale.
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Make Your Own Rug at This New Arts and Crafts Studio in Tempe
With arts and crafts like pouring art, decoden arts, and rug tufting, there are plenty or projects for everyone of all ages to try out at TuTugether in Tempe.
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Jade & Clover: Check Out This Blooming Terrarium Bar Experience in Phoenix
At Jade & Clover in Phoenix, customers can build succulent terrariums from a wide-ranging plant bar.
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Vinyl Valley: 9 Groovy Record Stores in Metro Phoenix
Despite technological advances, people continue to enjoy caring for, collecting, and playing records on vinyl. Here are nine record shops in the Valley where you can hunt for these treasures.
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Your Guide to an Affordable Date on Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row in Phoenix is an ever-changing art district street and hotspot for anyone searching for fun things to do in the city.
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8 Coffee Shops Near Public Transit to Fuel Your Journey from Phoenix to Tempe
On the fast track to finding the Valley’s hidden coffee gems? Here is a list of some of the cool, quirky cafes along the Valley Metro light rail and streetcar.
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Lights, Music, Action: Your Blueprint for Raving in the Phoenix Area
People come together to celebrate music, love, and self-expression at raves in Arizona, across the country, and all over the world.
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Brunch Bliss in Central Phoenix: Unveiling the 4 Best Brunch Spots Downtown
There are some great places in downtown Phoenix to have brunch—otherwise known as the intersection of delectable pastries and socially acceptable day drinking.
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Beat the Heat With Our Ultimate Guide to Boba Tea in Tempe
Here are The Copper Courier’s top five boba spots in Tempe— or what I’m calling the Summer Boba Tea Crawl.



















