When the newest revival of “Annie” on Broadway opens this fall at the Palace Theatre, Sherry Henderson of Anthem will know just how its youngest cast members feel. Henderson and her twin sister were cast in the original “Annie,” which opened in 1977 at the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre). Henderson recalls being [...]
Lynn Trimble shares a roundup of family-friendly arts and culture coming soon to various North Valley venues from Scottsdale to Anthem.
Explore concert, movie and theater fare featuring the works of Theodor Geisel, whose March 2. 1904 birthday is celebrated by those who knew and loved him as “Dr. Seuss.”
When her mother-in-law started talking turkey, Lynn Trimble knew it was time to haul out her list of Christmas holiday fare.
As young dancers prepare to audition next month for “The Nutcracker” with Ballet Arizona, Lynn Trimble recalls time spent consoling dancers from previous years who didn’t get the part they were hoping for. Too often young performers (or their parents) think the only good parts are those for lead characters. But Lynn Trimble and three teens she chatted with recently find plenty of value in ensemble roles.
Stage Mom Lynn Trimble recalls some of her family’s favorite Disney moments and shares news of two Saturday events with a Disney theme.
First, a conversation with aspiring singer and actress Sarah Miller of Anthem about performing with Starlight Community Theater and Musical Theatre of Anthem. Then, reflections from mom and daughter duo Samantha and Sophie Utpadel on volunteering and performing with Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale.
Enjoy a “Village of Idiots” without turning on cable news. Travel “Once Upon as Island” without leaving the desert. And ease on down the road with “The Wiz” without all that nasty road rage. It’s all coming soon to Valley stages.
Phoenix 16 year old Lindsey Stegemoller recently sang “As Long As He Needs Me” from “Oliver!” during a youth theater awards ceremony, so I asked her to share a few of her thoughts about the evening.
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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