Many adults don’t realize that there’s more than one kind of Native American, according to Jaclyn Roessel, education director for the Heard Museum, which has locations in downtown Phoenix and North Scottsdale. More than 20 tribes are indigenous to Arizona, she says. Families eager to explore Native American cultures will find plenty of resources at the Heard [...]
Families can enjoy folksongs from around the globe this weekend as the Chandler Children’s Choir performs a “Dancing Around the World” concert featuring a special guest performance by Kriti Youth Dancers, who specialize in Bollywood style dance popularized by India’s film industry. The concert includes songs selected to reflect the “history, culture, stories and feelings” of [...]
From Irish writing to Middle Eastern music, there’s plenty of multicultural fare for Valley families to enjoy together in coming days and weeks. Exploring arts and culture from other countries helps children appreciate the diversity of American society and respect those whose heritage is different than their own. It’s also a great way to enhance [...]
Before too long, we’ll all be tempted to hole up with our air conditioners waiting fervently for triple-digit temperatures to pass. Rather than surrendering prematurely to the heat, take advantage of outdoor events while it’s still plenty comfortable outside. Outdoor stages are filled this time of year with concerts perfect for family outings. Many are [...]
We assume too often that arts education is a one way street, with all knowledge and expertise flowing from professional artist to student. But famed choreographer, director and dancer Bill T. Jones knows better. “I always think it’s important to go away from New York to work on a new idea or to polish an old one.” [...]
Families tuning in to NPR for this weekend’s ”From the Top” broadcast will hear young Arizona musicians and vocalists performing a variety of works. The show, originally recorded with host Christopher O’Riley at Mesa Arts Center, airs Sunday, April 14 at 7pm on 89.6 FM (KBAQ). Featured performers include the Phoenix Children’s Chorus, which performs ”O Captain! My [...]
Student musicians, singers and songwriters in the Cave Creek Unified School District will have more performance opportunities with the newly formed “Rock the District Unplugged” concerts organized by the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation. Donations and tips during the performances will be used for classroom resources and technology, international learning, health and wellness, and music [...]
A lawn adjacent to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts was filled with families during last Thursday’s Native Trails performance — which coupled native arts, dance, music and storytelling with rich lessons in Arizona history and culture. It’s the 11th year Native Trails has entertained and educated both Valley visitors and residents with a series [...]
Plenty of families are happy to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with all things green — from cupcakes to clothing. For some, it’s merely a means of avoiding the pinch often given those who fail to don the green on Ireland’s special day, which commemorates the country’s patron saint. In a multi-cultural world, such days present opportunities [...]
When a five-day festival called ”Spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity” opened on Wednesday, the Mesa Arts Center campus — home to several spaces for creating and sharing visual and performing arts – looked like a blank canvas. Several technical types hoisted a giant balloon over the stage dedicated to performances by Squonk Opera, a Pittsburgh performing arts group that blends [...]
MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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