Remember, as Tony Awards fever sweeps the nation this weekend, that several local theater companies are performing Broadway shows this summer. Some are family-friendly, and others best reserved for date night or outings with grown-up friends. If watching the Tony Awards leaves you eager to explore more Broadway fare, check out the following shows happening right [...]
Ever felt an odd sense of relief after learning that someone else’s family might be more strange than your own? It’s always nice to be reminded that the things we resent about our parents, envy about our siblings or regret about our children are things other people fret about too. A musical called “The Addams Family,” being [...]
Dozens of kids attending this year’s Camp Broadway at ASU Gammage saw Wednesday night’s performance of “Million Dollar Quartet,” then spent time with cast members and other fine folks who work on the show. The opportunity to interact with performers and other theater professionals is part of each summer’s “Camp Broadway” experience. Before enjoying a [...]
They weren’t technically married, of course, since same sex marriage was strictly verboten when Brooklyn-born Harvey Fierstein (book writer for “Newsies” currently on Broadway) wrote the book for “La Cage Aux Folles.” But the musical’s two main characters — a transvestite dubbed Zaza and his merely gay partner named Georges — aren’t all that different [...]
Alan Handelsman, an alumni of the first class of ASU Gammage Goers, shares his take on the musical “Wicked” — offering tips for those seeing it for the first time as well as fellow repeat offenders.
Glenna Trimble of Scottsdale has seen two revivals of the musical South Pacific, more than fifty years apart. So what’s her take on the touring production that runs through Jan. 15 at ASU Gammage? Daughter-in-law Lynn Trimble shares details.
A conversation with Vietnam veteran Robert Biedermann about the musical “South Pacific,” which is based on James Michener stories set in World War II.
Explore Elvis sightings from Tempe to Las Vegas as Lynn Trimble shares news of places you can enjoy Elvis music and memorabelia.
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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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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