Archive for the ‘Writing’ Category

Doing poetry proud

Wondering whether there might be a bit of poet in us all, Lynn Trimble looks for common threads in the lives of nine youth competing Thursday night in this year’s Arizona Poetry Out Loud finals.

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Lynn Trimble shares honorees and highlights from the 2012 Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards, held March 27 at the Herberger Theater Center — where folks enjoyed everything from whoopie pies to luggage art. Ain’t art grand?

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Once upon a makeover

Anticipating renovations to the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Lynn Trimble shares “before” pictures taken in January — eager to share “after” photos once work is completed.

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Quilting for literacy

Quilts featuring squares by famous children’s authors line the walls of a library inside the Brooklyn’s Children’s Museum, reminding Scottsdale writer Lynn Trimble that Arizona families can celebrate literacy together at a March 24 event in Phoenix.

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Got scripts?

Lynn Trimble shares news of calls for new plays, and places theater goers can enjoy readings and performances of new works.

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Once upon a shamrock

Lynn Trimble, a proud Scotch-Irish spouse blessed with green eyes that protect her from the pinch, goes in search of family-friendly St. Patick’s Day fare, and shares the symbolism that’s made the shamrock famous.

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Scottsdale Arts Festival

Lynn Trimble shares highlights, in words and pictures, from the Scottsdale Arts Festival — which runs through March 11 at Scottdale Center for the Performing Arts.

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Refugee tales

After spotting a truck decorated with lovely artwork, Lynn Trimble learns about a Valley organization that helps political refugees by gathering donations and holding special events that feature plenty of mulitcultural music, dance and more.

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Family-friendly festivals

Families looking for outdoor fun have plenty of options in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson as festivals celebrate everything from indigenous cultures to creativity.

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Feeling next to normal

When Arizona Theatre Company opens its 2012/13 season with the musical “Next to Normal,” families who’ve lived with mental illness or the death of a child will be reminded that they are not alone. Others will experience the power of theater to convery compelling stories that help us all achieve greater empathy and awareness.

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