Lynn Trimble explores a festival presenting new theater works with mature themes. Take the kids to see Pinocchio and Cinderella -- then head to Phoenix Theatre and join the grown-up fun.

As the Phoenix Art Museum presents an exhibition of Modern Mexican Painting, Lynn Trimble chats with Valley actor and teacher Israel Jimenez about directing a play titled "Frida Kahlo" for Teatro Bravo.

Lynn Trimble shares photos from a recent visit to the 9/11 Memorial Preview Center in lower Manhattan, where visitors from around the globe pause to remember the day and honor those who lost their lives.

Lynn Trimble shares reflections on "War Horse," which won the 2011 Tony Award for best play. It's based on a novel by children's author Michael Morpurgo, and a movie version of the story (directed by Steven Spielberg) will be released this fall.

Lynn Trimble managed to get a ticket to the hottest show on Broadway -- and now she's home sharing thoughts and photos from this year's Tony Award winner for best musical.

For Stage Mom Lynn Trimble, the camera she carries almost everywhere is like a fourth child. So how does she react after photos of her favorite day in NYC get lost?

While visiting NYC with her daughter Lizabeth, Lynn Trimble stumbled on some unexpected finds -- including patriotic street art, a playful poetry center, pop-up pianos and more.

Lynn Trimble reflects on all things green in NYC, sharing photographs of some of the gardens, parks and plants she's encountered while walking through various parts of the city.

Lynn Trimble and daughter Lizabeth share finds from day one of this week's travels to NYC, where Lizabeth begins college theater studies this fall.

As Lynn Trimble enjoys a week in NYC with daughter Lizabeth, she reflects on recent news out of New York and shares a bit about the one thing in Scottsdale that she'll really miss while they're away.

Lynn Trimble shares photos from the new PhxArtKids gallery after spending part of a recent Saturday exploring the Phoenix Art Museum with her son Christopher.

After receiving some nifty Time-O-Portation photos from the Blue Bike Kids Show gang, Lynn Trimble feels inspired to explore diverse photography exhibits around the Valley.

Lynn Trimble describes a recent Childsplay summer camp performance, shares news of a Shakespeare production coming to select movie theaters and looks ahead to her visit with daughter Lizabeth to the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City.

Lynn Trimble and her son Christopher spent a Saturday morning at the Phoenix Public Market, where they found the Blue Bike Kids Show, live music, fresh produce, and arts and crafts by local artisans. Check out their photos and learn more about everything the Phoenix Public Market has to offer Valley families.

After hearing all the fuss about supposed alternative-fuel bias in the new movie "Cars 2," Lynn Trimble decided to check it out with her son Christopher. So is it really a tale of big oil versus green energy -- or does "Cars 2" have a more child-friendly message to share?

Lynn Trimble chats with two brothers appearing in a community college production that tackles everything from forbidden love to politics, all with a "fun and goofy" vibe that'll appeal to kids, teens and grown-ups.