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Romeo, Romeo…

Explore a pair of Romeo and Juliet productions coming to Valley stages during the 2012/13 season, then learn about new season offerings from both Ballet Arizona and Arizona Opera.

Let the Sun Devils shine in

Lynn Trimble samples upcoming offerings from the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, including on-campus events as well as performances at various Valley venues. Think film, music, dance, theater, visual arts and more.

Art meets asphalt?

Lynn Trimble previews theater, dance, music and poetry offerings being presented at five Phoenix venues during the 2012 Phoenix Fringe Festival that runs March 2-11 and features fare most suitable for grown-ups.

Make some waves

Teens can make waves this weekend at the Phoenix Art Museum, while adults can make waves at the Phoenix Fringe Festival. Lynn Trimble previews both events and offers other suggestions for weekend fun.

What I learned at summer camp…fair

Recalling school days when she was expected to write "what I did during the summer" essays, Lynn Trimble shares thoughts about some of the many wonders she's encountered during this year's Raising Arizona Kids Magazine Camp Fair.

Two fairs, three festivals

Explore a trio of festivals taking place in the Valley this weekend -- celebrating Black History Month, Japanese culture and more. Then, head out to the 2012 RAK Camp Fair taking place this weekend only.

Dimming the lights

The lights on Broadway will dim for one minute tonight as the Broadway community pays homage to producer and director Theodore Mann, who died today at the age of 87.

Art awakenings

Art Awakenings is exhibiting works by local artists at ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale through Feb. 28. All were created by adults living with mental illness as part of the PSA Behavorial Health Agency program that seeks to promote empowerment and recovery through creative expression.

Camp meets creativity

Parents eager to find the best summer camp fit for their children and teens need to start searching now. Lynn Trimble shares news of Valley resources that make exploring summer camps easy and fun.

Shakespeare meets Grand Canyon?

Enjoy Shakespeare this weekend on the stage of Grand Canyon University's Ethington Theatre, and find links to Utah Shakespeare Festival study guides that'll help you learn more about Shakespeare and plenty of other playwrights.

Once upon a stage mom

Lynn Trimble chats with Kathy Fitzgerald, who'll perform the role of Mama Rose in the Phoenix Theatre production of "Gypsy" opening next month.

From mariachi to honky tonks

Lynn Trimble shares tidbits about music and musicians from Arizona -- all gleaned during a recent tour of the MIM's "I Am AZ Music" exhibit opening Feb. 18 with special celebrations for music lovers of all ages.

New York state of mind

Lynn Trimble shares three bits of news with an NYC-spin for those of you who dream of riding subways and eating pasta pizza -- plus images from an NYC theme mural painted on one wall of a Starbucks in Lower Manhattan.

To protect and preserve

Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the latest world premiere from Childsplay -- a musical homage to our nation's presidents called "Rock the Presidents" -- which is every bit as fun for adults and it is for children.

I'm just a bill…

Lynn Trimble shares news of two arts-related bills being considered by the Arizona legislature, plus possible cuts to arts-related funding, and shares resources for parents who want to get involved in arts advocacy.

Rock the Presidents!

It's easy to mock the presidents, but Childsplay prefers to rock the presidents -- via an original musical making its world premiere in Tempe this month. Lynn Trimble talked with its creators and director, and shares their thoughts about both the presidents and the production.

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