Stage Mom Lynn Trimble explores a limited engagement exhibit at the Arizona Science Center, and realizes that museums are fun to explore with family and friends of all ages.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble enjoys a "smart and funny" new movie with her daughter Jennifer.

Lynn Trimble, who recalls reading C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series with her young son, took Christopher (now 21) along for a screening of "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" at Scottsdale's newest cinema -- and shares her take on both the film and the venue's vibe.

Move over "Phantom." Stage Mom Lynn Trimble has a new favorite musical. It's the perfect blend of entertainment and enlightenment. Who knew such a thing was even possible these days?

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble explores the week's art offerings -- including theater, visual art, dance, music and museum fare. With so many folks snowed in across other parts of the country, there's no excuse for not getting out to enjoy our amazing weather and art wonders.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares photos from a recent afternoon spent at the Phoenix Zoo with her son Christopher. Take along a sketch pad and pencils, or your camera, and the Phoenix Zoo makes for a great arts adventure.

Lynn Trimble is starting to suspect that banjo players bring a certain brilliance to the banter about history, politics, literature and art. So what's her evidence, and how can you enjoy a bit of banjo music right here in the Valley?

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares a sneak peek at an annual Christmas tradition at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, and suggests fun ways to explore the Garden with children.

Morning music. Lunchtime theater. Afternoon film. Enjoy all this and more at Valley venues offering daytime performance art. After all that carpooling or crunching numbers, a bit of art might be just the bit of "R and R" you need.

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.

This time of year, we all want to be particularly efficient. Stage Mom Lynn Trimble suggests Valley festivals and other events that'll make being efficient a whole lot more fun.

Caren Lyn Tackett, who plays Sheila in the 2010 national tour of HAIR coming to ASU Gammage Dec 7-12, offers perspectives on parenting, politics and performance art as she chats with Stage Mom Lynn Trimble.

Hate racism? The holidays? Broadway musicals? Then Stage Mom Lynn Trimble may have uncovered some very grown-up theater events that you'll actually love. Call the babysitter--it's theater for grown-ups time!

Saying no, no, no to all that ho, ho, ho? Stage Mom Lynn Trimble suggests music, theater and dance options that haven't a thing to do with the holidays. Hooray!

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares a trio of favorites from her home library -- just in time to help with gift ideas for the artists, writers and musicians in your life. Also, a companion post exploring "Books & beyond" at one of her favorite haunts.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble explores the many wonders of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, one of many Local First Arizona businesses with a fun and family-friendly focus.