Movies and TV

No love for the Oogieloves

Previews for "The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure" imagined hordes of young children singing and dancing along with a trio of characters you...

Bullied to Silence

After 14-year-old Merik Castro of Avondale was bullied at his school in the Litchfield Elementary School District, he did more than change schools. He...

The tale of Timothy Green

A young couple watches through the window of an old brick building as red and golden leaves fall gently to the ground before they're...

“Brave” screening for special needs families

The Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale presents a private screening of the new Disney-Pixar film "Brave" for families with special needs children at 11am...

Ballet is serious business

Ballet is serious business. That's the gist of a new film called "First Position," which follows the adventures of several youth from various parts...

What matters most?

I was disappointed when my last trip to NYC ended before this year’s Tribeca Film Festival got underway. But today I enjoyed a bit...

Blood is thicker than water

Blood is thicker than water. That's the gist of "Dark Shadows" -- a new Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp as the vampire done...

When silence isn’t golden

"Bullied to Silence" premieres in Phoenix this Saturday (Photo: Tami Pivnick) Another film about bullying is making its way to Phoenix this weekend, with two...

What’s the buzz?

As Broadway fans ready for next week's big reveal of touring productions coming to ASU Gammage, Lynn Trimble gets the buzz on Broadway trends from digital projections to folk music and beyond.

From sewer to sunlight

Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the movie "In Darkness," which is based on the life of a simple man who made complicated choices that saved several Jews during the Nazi reign of terror.

From Phoenix to Broadway

Lynn Trimble interviews Nick Cartell, a Phoenix-trained actor who landed the role of swing in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar opening March 22 on Broadway. Cartell shares audition tips and a bit about how he nailed the gig.

From Shakespeare to slam

Lynn Trimble returns from NYC to find a much anticipated piece of mail, then shares it with readers equally excited about summer camp offerings with a theater twist.

Remembering Japan

Learn about the Arizona premiere of a film that rememebers the people in Japan whose lives were forever changed on 3/11.

Truckin’ through Tempe

Lynn Trimble takes a spin through downtown Tempe, where she discovers beverage truck art, library card art and a fun place to shop for Easter or Mother's Day while supporting the Tempe Sister Cities program.

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.

Thank the trees

Despite a color palette mirroring plastic plants in a fishtank, "The Lorax" is a perfectly pleasant tale recounting the perils of favoring the fake over the real, elevating profit over people and choosing to reap more than we sow.

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

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

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.
Tour de Liam, Biking birthday party theme, bike race, outdoor activites, arizona parties

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.

STAY CONNECTED

16,000FansLike
4,049FollowersFollow
3,150SubscribersSubscribe