Movies and TV

Need a film fix?

Lynn Trimble offers a roundup of museums, colleges and other venues offering films and live broadcasts for folks who like a bit of arts and culture with their film fare.

Get reel!

Get the scoop on six film festivals taking place in Arizona during 2012, and learn how attending related events can help fund a new Holocaust & Tolerance Museum in Chandler or scholarships for LGBTQA students at Maricopa County Community Colleges.

From "Hunger Games" to "Origami Yoda"

Theater meets literacy as Childsplay in Tempe offers a dozen Saturday classes this spring, including several based on favorite children's book titles. Space is limited and registration is already underway.

What’s a parent to do?

Phoenix mother Lynn Trimble compares "Carnage" on screen and stage, noting that the movie feels funnier by far.

Art meets religion

Phoenix writer Lynn Trimble explores three art exhibits exploring diverse religions and beliefs -- and shares a call for community member miracle stories.

Art, art resolution!

If you're keen on making New Year's resolutions, consider these options for supporting arts and culture in the New Year.

"War Horse" on screen and stage

After seeing "War Horse" both on stage in NYC and on screen back home in Scottsdale, Lynn Trimble reflects on similarities and differences between each adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel about a boy's attempts to find a beloved horse taken from farm field to battle field during WWI.

Spielberg's "War Horse"

Wondering whether your children should see the movie War Horse? Lynn Trimble shares her thoughts with fellow parents, noting that the movie has much to say about war, relationships, and the choices we make alone and together.

Tintin tales

Mom and son share a Christmas-day movie that reminds them both of the joyous curiosity of youth and adventures yet to come.

My own little movie list

Lynn Trimble shares a list of movies, old and new, that she plans to watch during the holidays, and invites readers to recommend their favorite movies for family film time.

Chanukah Wonderland!

Don't expect a winter wonderland in Phoenix this month. But check out all the free activities offered by Chabad of the East Valley during its Grand Chanukah Wonderland, which includes a menorah lighting at Arizona Mills mall at 5pm on Dec. 21.

Red fur meets red rocks

Lynn Trimble chats with Kevin Clash, puppeteer known to children the world over as Elmo, about his upcoming visit to the Sedona International Film Festival.

Tradition

In a month filled with Christmas, it was nice to find a weekend filled with Fiddler. Experience a shortened version of the classic musical as Arizona Jewish Theatre Company presents "Fiddler on the Roof, Jr." this weekend only at Phoenix College.

A sad day for sheet music

Lynn Trimble reviews a French film titled "Mozart's Sister" that considers issues of sibling rivalry and women's roles while imagining life for the talented sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

2012 Film festival fare

Lynn Trimble previews a trio of film festivals coming to Arizona in 2012, suggests several options for folks who enjoy independent movie fare and shares news of a film festival seeking youth submissions.

White Christmas in Arizona?

Lynn Trimble shares pictures from the ASU Gammage gingerbread house contest, plus news of upcoming events tied to Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," which comes to Tempe Dec. 6-11.

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

Time to Paw-ty

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Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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