Savvy parents know that the best summer camps fill quickly. If you're still looking for summer options with an arts twist, check out these Valley offerings for children and teens.

In honor of JFK's May 29 birthday, Lynn Trimble explores Kennedy family contributions in several areas, including the arts -- then shares an opportunity for local writers to explore their own father's life or legacy.

Lynn Trimble reflects on her daughter's experiences at this year's Phoenix Comicon, takling place through Sunday at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Though she's giving up her season tickets as a show of "fair and balanced" reporting on the arts, Stage Mom Lynn Trimble still harbors a not-so-secret love for the tickets that have made her life easier, and richer, through the years.

When I first cracked open David Mamet's book titled simply "Theatre," I tried to work my way through it with a light touch. Normally...

Lynn Trimble talks with an ASU student who hopes to "travel the world and dance across it" about her early arts experiences, her dreams for the future and the role a Valley theater camp played in sparking her true passion. Trimble also shares a companion post with links to more than 30 Valley organizations offering theater camps.

Lynn Trimble shares conversations with two young actresses performing in the June 7-12 production of "Les Miserables" at ASU Gammage in Tempe -- but warns that tickets are going fast.

Lynn Trimble explores the Theater Works and One Step Beyond collaboration that's resulted in a "Showcase of the Arts" coming to Peoria Center for the Arts June 6 and 7. It's a fun night of visual and performing arts that benefits dance, theater and art programs for people with cognitive disabilities.

Lynn Trimble and her son Christopher recently got a sneak peek at "The Other King and I" -- which is being performed this Thursday night at Alhambra High School by students from Hi-Star Center for Children in Glendale.

A unique collaboration between Arizona students, an Arizona theater company and two Arizona non-profits results in two original works of theater that couple arts with activism to raise money for a pair of good causes.

As Valley high school students exhibit their painting, photography and sculpture at Scottsdale's young@art gallery, Lynn Trimble looks at this and other offerings from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Lynn Trimble shares photos of a recent evening spent along the Scottsdale ArtWalk, then adds a companion post highlighting current offerings by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Remarkable, really, when you consider that neither has a Starbucks.

Lynn Trimble previews summer programs for children and teens at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, sharing a few of her strategies for looking young enough to sneak into classes featuring her favorite instruments.

Inspired by Phoenix Theatre's "All You Can Dance" pass, Lynn Trimble goes in search of summer dance options for children and teens (and maybe a few for moms too).

Samantha Utpadel of Litchfield Park remembers her daughters auditioning during 2008 for the school edition of "Les Miserables" being performed by Spotlight Youth Theatre in...

First, a conversation with aspiring singer and actress Sarah Miller of Anthem about performing with Starlight Community Theater and Musical Theatre of Anthem. Then, reflections from mom and daughter duo Samantha and Sophie Utpadel on volunteering and performing with Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale.