“Epic” film explores father/daughter relationship
In the new film “Epic,” a naturalist named Bomba (Jason Sudeikis) struggles to convince his daughter Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried) that he loves her no less than the thrill of the scientific chase. As “Epic” opens, he’s bumbling through the forest near his run-down home-turned-lab. A camera he’s placed in the woods signals his cell [...]
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Three ways you can “give back” before June 1
Cool off for a cause. Get $17 off general admission to the northwest Valley’s Wet ’n’ Wild waterpark May 25 to 27 by donating a 3-pack of men’s boxer shorts to Packages from Home, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that sends “care packages” of essentials to deployed members of the armed services. Volunteers are always welcome to help [...]
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Family fun this Memorial Day holiday weekend
Grand Opening of Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Wonderland (grand opening Sat May 25). The largest butterfly pavilion in North America, featuring a 10,000-square-foot atrium with one hundred different species of butterflies from around the world. 9am-5pm Sun-Thur, 9am-7pm Fri-Sat $18.95 adults, $9.95 ages 3-11, $16.95 for students/military/seniors, ages 2 & under free. 9500 E Via de [...]
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