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This is it!

As her daughter Lizabeth travels to college theater auditions in NYC, Stage Mom Lynn Trimble is feeling especially grateful for all the actors, teachers, mentors and friends (plus one "puppy") who've helped turn dreams into reality.

Tough choices

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble ponders tough choices -- only to realize how grateful she is to have so many options.

Art speaks louder than words

Lynn Trimble shares snapshots of artwork created by Valley students working to raise awareness about bullying prevention -- proving that art sometimes speaks louder than words.

Mothers and sons

After seeing the film "Bullied" at Scottsdale Community College, Lynn Trimble realizes that it's more than a story about bullying and LGBT youth. It's also a profound glimpse into the precious relationship of a mother and son.

One road trip is never enough

After tackling San Francisco with one daughter and San Diego with another, Lynn Trimble starts preparations for the next mother/daughter road trip.

Alice (and Phoebe) in Wonderland

After Lynn Trimble learns of a "film find" from daughter Lizabeth, she goes exploring for all things "Alice in Wonderland" -- and makes some surprising finds of her own (including a high school film competition).

Musings on "mature content" musicals

As MTV airs a racy new series about teens who walk on the wild side, Lynn Trimble explains why she's far less worried about "mature content" musical theatre than much of what teens see on various screens these days.

Art, film and bullying prevention

As Scottsdale Community College and the Anti-Defamation League partner to present free films with an anti-hate message, Lynn Trimble explores a "No Name Calling Week" art contest for K-12 students.

From storybook to stage

Reading books like "James and the Giant Peach" and "Go, Dog. Go!" with your children is a great way to enjoy together time while fostering imagination. But now you can take it a step further -- by experiencing these stories, and others, brought to life on Valley stages.

Arizona celebrates civil rights

Lynn Trimble suggests fun and meaningful ways Arizona families can enjoy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by volunteering and/or celebrating with others in the community -- including several that feature music, poetry and other arts.

"A Chorus Line" meets college auditions

Lynn Trimble reflects on the classic musical "A Chorus Line," at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix through Sunday, and shares insights from "A Chorus Line" cast member about her own audition experiences.

One singular sensation

As her daughter Lizabeth prepares for college theater program auditions, Lynn Trimble talks to recent BFA in musical theater graduate Karley Willocks about performing in "A Chrous Line"--which you can enjoy this week on Valley stages.

"The violin chose me…"

Haitian-American composer and musician Daniel Bernard Romain (DBR) presents a world premiere at ASU Gammage this month. Lynn Trimble chats with DBR about the role of music in his own childhood -- and the importance of music for all youth.

Art books seek good homes

While enjoying art-related books received as holiday gifts, Lynn Trimble decides it's time to donate older titles to a good cause -- then gets the scoop on places that need book donations and/or offer used book sales.

Shrek: I'm a believer

Lynn Trimble readily admits that she didn't want to like "Shrek the Musical"--but finds herself "a believer" after attending the opening night performance with daughter Lizabeth at ASU Gammage in Tempe.

Don't blink in Chandler

Lynn Trimble shares three good reasons you won't want to blink next month in Chandler, although she says you're perfectly free to clap, scat or tap your toes.

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