I tried to prime Eli that it might be scary, hoping that maybe he’d opt out before I had to plink down 7 bucks and swelter alfresco in a long line of muggles outside the theatre

After daughter Lizabeth tells her about a new "Dance Moms" show on the Lifetime television network, Lynn Trimble decides to watch an episode and poll Valley dance teachers for their take on the show.

Lynn Trimble shares news of upcoming events designed to give families a preview of upcoming shows for the 2011-2012 season.

Explore the works of Irish playwright and Nobel Laureate George Bernard Shaw as Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares news of Valley productions featuring Shaw's work.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble likens live simulcast presentations of great theater works to the cherry atop a delicious scoop of ice cream, and shares news of the latest "cherry" coming from London to our very own Phoenix Art Museum thanks to the Arizona Theatre Company.

As other folks flocked to see Harry Potter battle Voldemort in the Forbidden Forrest, Lynn Trimble and her daughter Lizabeth enjoyed a bit of time with Winnie the Pooh in the 100 Acre Wood.

Lynn Trimble chats with D. Scott Withers, a Valley actor who recently performed the role of Edna Turnblad in the Arkansas Repertory Theatre production of "Hairspray," about his upcoming performance in the '80s musical "Baby" with Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria.

Lynn Trimble sends Lizabeth and three friends to see the latest, and last, Harry Potter movie -- then shares their thoughts about these beloved books and films they all gew up with.

As France celebrates Bastille Day, Lynn Trimble goes in seach of local arts and culture with French flair.

Lynn Trimble returns to the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, where her three children grew up, to see what's new at the Shemer Art Center and Museum where they once enjoyed exhibits, art classes and outdoor festivals.

Lynn Trimble feels like her husband James has been on a pilgrimage all weekend with events leading up to Tuesday's MLB All-Star game. But Lynn and her son Christopher recently enjoyed a "Peanuts pilgrimage" -- visiting the Arizona Museum for Youth to see Charles Schultz artwork, much of it inspired by Schultz's early experiences with America's favorite pastime.

Both Valley Youth Theatre of Phoenix and Desert Stages Theatre are presenting "Hairspray," an upbeat tale of teens who battle segregation on the dance floor, this summer. Lynn Trimble explains the benefits of seeing both productions, and offers ideas for hosting a "Hairspray" theme party.

Libraries across the nation are encouraging children and adults to read using a "One World, Many Stories" theme. Lynn Trimble shares photos from her library travels, and reflects on the role of libraries in modern life.

Like "The I Heart Phoenix Project" blogger Amy Silverman, "Stage Mom" blogger Lynn Trimble sometimes struggles with living in Arizona. Perhaps a new "Living in Arizona" exhibit at the Herberger Theater Art Gallery will help to change that.

Upon learning that Paris celebrated its 2,000th birthday on July 8, 1951, Lynn Trimble feels inspired to see Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" -- and searches for other ways to connect with the "City of Light."

Lynn Trimble shares finds from the Phoenix Art Museum online gallery of fashion as art, then suggests ways families can join baseball greats in getting back to school fashions and school supplies to kids in need.