“It makes kids feel good to see their artwork hanging on the wall,” reflects Judith G. Wolf, Ph.D., a Phoenix artist and poet who founded Young Arts Arizona in 1998 to help foster self-esteem and creative expression in at-risk youth. Young Arts Arizona exhibits artwork by K-12 students in numerous public venues throughout the Valley and [...]
Escher. Harding. Toulouse-Lautrec. Warhol. All artists included in the “Paper!” exhibit just opened at the Phoenix Art Museum. I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon taking it all in, and thought I’d share a few highlights for those of you unmoved by the mere mention of the title. Paper is more fascinating than you think, as [...]
Lynn Trimble shares a few of her favorite art-related events coming to the 2012 Arizona SCITECH Festival.
The CALA festival celebrating Latino arts and culture includes art, music, dance, film, theater, poetry and more at lots of Valley venues. Lynn Trimble previews festival events, including offerings for Valley school children.
Lynn Trimble and her college-age son Christopher recently enjoyed a walk through part of “Roosevelt Row” in downtown Phoenix — and took plenty of photos to give you a feel for the many forms art takes in this historic neighborhood. This weekend is the perfect time to explore the downtown Phoenix art district for yourself as Artlink Phoenix presents “Art Detour 23.”
In the aftermath of Japan’s devastating disaster, Lynn Trimble shares memories and pictures of time spent at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix — and considers ways families can get involved in helping the people of Japan.
Valley schools are inviting parents and community members to make donations through a school tax credit program before year end. Many of their students have something to give you as well — the gifts of music, theater and dance. Stage Mom shares upcoming performances by some of Arizona’s talented students of the arts.
What’s your weekend style? Festivals? Art exhibits? Multicultural music and dance? There’s plenty to choose from throughout Arizona and the Valley — from a costumed celebration of “Curious George” to an art exhibit featuring newspaper sculpture and costumes — and much of it is free!
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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