Getting a jump on her trip to NYC next week, Lynn Trimble sits spellbound in Scottsdale for a Sirius-XM broadcast of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band performing LIVE at the Apollo Theatre.

Lynn Trimble shares highlights, in words and pictures, from the Scottsdale Arts Festival -- which runs through March 11 at Scottdale Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

Every now and then, it's nice to escape the circus of your own life so others can work their circus magic for you. Lynn Trimble shares news of several circus acts coming to town, and ways you can try your own hand at circus skills from hand balancing to human pyramids.

While exploring spring break camps, Lynn Trimble gets a call from a young actor whose work she first enjoyed during a Childsplay summer camp. Turns out he's developing quite the list of credits.

After spotting a truck decorated with lovely artwork, Lynn Trimble learns about a Valley organization that helps political refugees by gathering donations and holding special events that feature plenty of mulitcultural music, dance and more.

Families looking for outdoor fun have plenty of options in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson as festivals celebrate everything from indigenous cultures to creativity.

Explore a pair of Romeo and Juliet productions coming to Valley stages during the 2012/13 season, then learn about new season offerings from both Ballet Arizona and Arizona Opera.

When Arizona Theatre Company opens its 2012/13 season with the musical "Next to Normal," families who've lived with mental illness or the death of a child will be reminded that they are not alone. Others will experience the power of theater to convery compelling stories that help us all achieve greater empathy and awareness.

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.

Lynn Trimble previews theater, dance, music and poetry offerings being presented at five Phoenix venues during the 2012 Phoenix Fringe Festival that runs March 2-11 and features fare most suitable for grown-ups.

Teens can make waves this weekend at the Phoenix Art Museum, while adults can make waves at the Phoenix Fringe Festival. Lynn Trimble previews both events and offers other suggestions for weekend fun.

What do Nils Lofgren and Michael Christie have in common? An upcoming event to benefit Rosie's House, which offers music lessons to underserved students in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From moving memorium and music to fashion statements like togas and teal seafoam green, Lynn Trimble shares reflections on the 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in L.A.

Recalling school days when she was expected to write "what I did during the summer" essays, Lynn Trimble shares thoughts about some of the many wonders she's encountered during this year's Raising Arizona Kids Magazine Camp Fair.

Explore a trio of festivals taking place in the Valley this weekend -- celebrating Black History Month, Japanese culture and more. Then, head out to the 2012 RAK Camp Fair taking place this weekend only.