Theater

My Day at Camp: Kidstuff Films

Edward Darkslade, the non-film industry name  for Jim Davis, is a film buff whose Kidstuff Films makes movies for kids, by kids. The effort...

My Day at Camp: Childsplay

Childsplay summer classes at the campus at Mitchell Park in Tempe offer kids ages 4 to 17 the chance to learn theatrical arts from...

“Peter Pan” inspires high-flying fun

Children were delighted several years ago when gymnast Cathy Rigby "flew" across the ASU Gammage stage as Peter Pan. Now Valley families can enjoy the Valley...

My Day at Camp: Camp Broadway at ASU Gammage

For well over a decade, I attended touring Broadway productions at ASU Gammage in Tempe with my youngest daughter Lizabeth. We eagerly awaited each...

New plays power kids’ imaginations

Most kids are keen on having the newest technology, wearing the newest fashions and using the newest lingo. But new matters more in other...

Valley father writes new musical

"Certain stories just sing," says Peoria father Bobby Sample, who considers Hans Christian Andersen's "The Flying Trunk" one of those tales. Sample has written...

Family fun with “FairyWorlds!”

You're more likely to see butterflies than fairies at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. But fairies are afoot these days as the garden...

Youth perform “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Today's modern girls wear Beats headphones and flip flops. But long-waisted dresses, felt hats and dangling pearls were all the rage during the early...

Family fun with fairy tales

In most families, there's at least one person with a special fondness for fairy tales. They've got plenty to choose from between movies and...

Showcase features student art

Families can enjoy a free arts experience this Wednesday, May 7 during an "Arts Education Showcase" at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The...

ASU Gammage presents musical “Once”

The musical "Once" imagines the life of a Dublin street musician forever changed by an encounter with a young woman. "Guy" has decided to...

Teen love takes center stage

Everyone knows how Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" ends. But those who perform it find ways to add their own twist. Orlando Bloom made his first...

Musical shares a father-son tale

Most people have heard of the musical "Wicked," but few are familiar with Disney's "My Son Pinocchio," which also features music and lyrics by...

The many faces of foster care

Three of nine youth who will take the stage Friday night in a new play called "Shipwrecked" know its subject better than most. They're...

VYT’s “Snow White” is fairest of them all

Mirror, mirror on the wall---who's the fairest of them all? It's the question posed by an evil queen to her mirrors in the story...

Teachers use drama to promote literacy

Sally Gonzales-Hughes is one of several teachers at a UMOM New Day Centers homeless shelter for families in Phoenix. Her classroom bustles with activity and evidence...

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.
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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.

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