Enjoy music in five languages to benefit a local museum. Experience carolers donning Victorian garb. See children's faces light up Valley stages. Hear global music with a holiday theme. Stage Mom Lynn Trimble samples Valley choral offerings from diverse choral groups.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble loved taking her young daughter Lizabeth to the symphony -- which led to ten years of violin study and training. Now she shares places you can enjoy the symphony this holiday season, plus a selection of symphony-related books for children.

What's new with you? Stage Mom Lynn Trimble says there's plenty to be grateful for as she reflects on what's new in the Valley's arts scene -- and invites you to share stories of your own new arts adventures and discoveries.

As "Black Friday" approaches, Lynn Trimble alerts readers to Valley arts organizations offering special events or offers to patrons eager to find unique holiday gifts while supporting local arts and culture.

Lynn Trimble, a Phoenix writer and mom of three, suggests ways arts and crafts can make traveling with children more enjoyable -- and takes a peek at air travel regulations that you'll want to review before packing those project supplies.

Looking for fun ways to spend time with family and friends this holiday season? Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares her picks for museum fun for folks of all ages. See what Valley museums have to offer natives and visitors alike.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares Valley options for families eager to explore Christmas themes with a theater twist -- and invites readers to share theater productions that celebrate other winter holidays and themes.

After spending several days in nurse mom rather than stage mom mode, Lynn Trimble decides it's time to explore the world of art and medicine -- starting with creative ways nurses and others are healing themselves and others with the arts.

After enjoying Les Miserables movie-style in Mesa with her daughter Lizabeth, Stage Mom Lynn Trimble looks forward to a live Les Mis performance in Tempe and a youth theater production of Les Mis, school edition.

Can you enjoy the latest Harry Potter flick without first reading the books? Is it all good clean fun or is there a deeper message? Stage Mom Lynn Trimble reveals whether seeing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows left her wanting more or less of the boy wizard and his entourage.

Ready for the VIP treatment? Looking for a fun new birthday party venue? Eager to satisfy that craving for kettle corn or cheese popcorn? Check out the new movie theater at the Scottsdale Pavilion where Stage Mom Lynn Trimble and daughter Lizabeth saw the latest Harry Potter flick.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares ways you can "give back" this holiday season while enjoying dance favorites from Arizona to NYC.

Cindy Lou Who. Max the Dog. The Grinch. Experience the Broadway musical version of Dr. Seuss' classic Christmas tale this week/weekend at ASU Gammage in Tempe. Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares links to special offers, fun children's activities and more as she recalls her own childhood memories of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."

A "Nutcracker Sweet Tea" in Queen Creek this weekend. An "Angel Night" for children who might not otherwise experience "The Nutcracker." A "Nutcracker Ballet" to benefit Toys for Tots. Stage Mom Lynn Trimble reviews your options for enjoying this timeless Tchaikovsky work this season.

On the occasion of her 400th post, "Stage Mom" Lynn Trimble looks at some of the newer approaches she's exploring, and the advantages of a new tool that's helping to make it all possible.

Seniors are dancing. Students are sculpting. It's all part of Valley arts and culture this week. Check out Stage Mom Lynn Trimble's list of no-cost and low-cost art offerings.