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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Posts Tagged ‘First Friday’

The fine art of paper

Seems folks at the Phoenix Art Museum did a bit of "free association" with the word paper before opening the "Paper!" exhbition. Photo by Lynn Trimble.

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 [...]

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Arizona SCITECH Festival

Lynn Trimble shares a few of her favorite art-related events coming to the 2012 Arizona SCITECH Festival.

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Shakespeare, shoes and soldiers

When the Phoenix Art Museum’s quarterly publication lands in Lynn Trimble’s mailbox, she’s delighted to discover events featuring shoes, Shakespeare and soldiers. Check out her fun finds for kids, teens and adults.

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Art meets Americas

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.

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Art adventures: Roosevelt Row

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.”

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Thoughts of Japan

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.

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The arts, schools & tax credits

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.

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What's your weekend style?

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!

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