When Stage Mom Lynn Trimble learned that the national touring production of the Broadway musical "The Color Purple" was coming this week to the Valley, she took a little trip down "Memory Lane" in search of "purple power."

WWLD? I don't know how John Lennon would have celebrated his 70th birthday, but I can share a bit about Saturday's homage to Lennon at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Think cupcakes, music and peace.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble heads to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix today to join others celebrating the 70th birthday of John Lennon with a special musical tribute.

Hoping to see a total of three movies this week, Lynn Trimble is enjoying being both a stage mom and a film mom -- and is well on her way to checking the "see more films" box on her so-called "bucket list." Find out what she saw and what happened after the credits rolled.

When Lynn Trimble went in search of Valley high school musicals, she got more than she bargained for -- including an unexpected blend of Bollywood style dance and Shakespearean comedy.

For busy parents, the refrigerator door is prime real estate for school notices, children's artwork and more. Find out why Lynn Trimble is making room on hers for the 2010-2011 season brochure from Paradise Valley Community College.

"Glee Wiz!" Fall break is almost here and parents are on the prowl for theater camps to engage kids prone to screen time in a little more stage time. Learn about Valley options while there may still be time to enroll!

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares a recent film discovery about the ripple effect when paths of a Swedish Holocaust survivor and a Kenyan student cross -- then shares a variety of Arizona resources for learning more about Jewish arts and culture, including art that grew out of the Holocaust.

Lynn Trimble is doing her happy dance as the Herberger Theater Center holds its grand re-opening ceremony and festival of the arts. She'll be in running shoes the rest of the weekend trying to get to some of the Valley's other events -- including storytime with a "Wild Thing," a festival featuring foreign films, an adult puppet slam and more -- plus her youngest daughter's high school musical.

Lynn Trimble is thinking of promoting her husband James to "Stage Dad" for an evening so she can enjoy the opening film and opening night party of the Scottsdale International Film Festival on Friday. She offers a sneak peak at festival offerings and ideas for turning the Oct 1-5 festival into a relaxing "staycation."

Aspen. Park City. Cannes. You could travel the country or globe in search of fabulous film fare. But did you know that our own state is home to several film series and film festivals? Lynn Trimble previews upcoming film offerings, including a documentary she hopes every parent, educator and legislator will see.

A recent e-mail asked Stage Mom Lynn Trimble how she chooses which events to cover. Mostly, she admits, it's a mix of whimsy and wonder. But there's more to the story, which she's happy to share.

I feel like I’m sitting at Harkin’s watching my very own preview of coming attractions. and much like I often feel at the theatre, the previews are too detailed, too graphic, and they ruin the movie by telling you exactly what’s “coming soon.”

Think taking your preschooler to the grocery store is a challenge? Try touring the country in a Broadway musical with your 3-year-old son. Read what Cory English has to say about life on the road with his family, the musical based on Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" and the craft of acting.

Lynn Trimble shares memories of taking her three children to hear the Phoenix Symphony perform, and highlights upcoming concerts in this season's Target Family Series -- which features everything from aliens to acrobats.

Finally he was acting like a normal kid which gave me the opportunity to act like a normal parent. Maybe for once I could get him some stuff that would make him happy, even if it was only a fleeting happiness.