With a piano, flute and violin among their family's own musical instrument collection, Lynn Trimble and son Christopher were eager to spend a morning exploring a photographic exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix. It's called "The Power of Music" and it runs Sept 24-Nov 27.

Lynn Trimble considers costume art for adults and children, on exhibit and on stage, offering a bit of inspiration for parents starting to think about Halloween costumes.

The musical CATS is right up there with root canals and cleaning the litter box for Scottsdale "Stage Mom" Lynn Trimble. But photos from Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale have Trimble taking a second look at the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical inspired by T.S. Eliot's cat tales.

Lynn Trimble thought often of her husband and daughters while watching Southwest Shakespeare Company perform the Arizona professional premiere of "Titus Andronicus," which show the depths to which a father can fall when his daughter encounters the diabolical.

Lynn Trimble describes plays and films that explore issues at the heart of 9/11 -- faith, identity, prejudice and more -- and shares news of a community screening of a film that follows five people whose lives were forever changed by the events of that day.

Lynn Trimble opens the morning paper to find news of Nick Jonas returning to Broadway as her daughter Lizabeth in NYC is preparing for two 9/11 tribute events featuring Broadway performers and other distinguished actors of stage, film and television.

While searching for 9/11 memorial events, Lynn Trimble stumbled on a play being performed this Friday by an Arab American theater company -- then went in search of other arts and culture that explores the role of Arab Americans in American society.

Lynn Trimble explores the ways children and teens in New York City are remembering the 10th anniversary of 9/11, describes resources for Arizona families who want to learn more about the experiences of these children and their families, and shares news of a local 9/11 memorial event featuring several Arizona youth.

Today's teens are exposed to plenty of violent video games. So what might they think of "Titus Andronicus," one of Shakespeare's bloodiest works? Randy Messersmith, who performs the role of Titus for Southwest Shakespeare Company this fall, shares his take.

Lynn Trimbles reflects on airplane-related events from sad to silly as she prepares to watch youngest daughter Lizabeth board a plane bound for NYC on Friday.

The CALA festival celebrating Latino arts and culture includes art, music, dance, film, theater, poetry and more at lots of Valley venues. Lynn Trimble previews festival events, including offerings for Valley school children.

Lynn Trimble has figured out a way to enjoy opera on her couch, in the movie theater and at her local performing arts venues. Join her for a tour of opera offerings, including two "must see" operas for fans of musical theater.

A dance class starting Saturday at Scottsdale Community College couples creative movement and performance for individuals with and without special needs. Learn more about the class, a weekend dance marathon, a call for student dance work and more in today's round-up of dance events.

As her daughter Lizabeth readies for BFA in acting studies back East, Lynn Trimble explores acting studios for Valley children, teens and adults -- then shares a personal perspective on the life experiences that have shaped her daughter's acting journey.

Lynn Trimble previews the Western Regional Ceremony for the National Youth Theatre Awards taking place this weekend at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. Both community theaters and schools are nominated in categories that include orchestra and choral performance, as well as more traditional categories like outstanding musical and outstanding play.

Lynn Trimble takes readers down the yellow brick road with several versions of L. Frank Baum's classic "The Wizard of Oz" coming to Valley stages during the 2011/12 theater season. The first opens this month at Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale.