Worried that today’s technology-saturated kids won’t appreciate the wonder of books? There’s plenty you can do to bring literature alive, including taking children to live performances based on classic children’s books. Here’s a sampling of 2012-13 season offerings based on books your children may already know and love. Please check recommended ages, ticket prices and [...]
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.
A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an [...]
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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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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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