Theater

Celebrate the Tonys with Broadway in Arizona

Remember, as Tony Awards fever sweeps the nation this weekend, that several local theater companies are performing Broadway shows this summer. Some are family-friendly, and...

Military families enjoy museum savings

Active duty military families visiting or living in Arizona have plenty of options for family museum time between Memorial and Labor Day thanks to...

Arts and disabilities resources

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living abil.org The Improbable Theatre Company, for adults living with various types of disabilities, performs at the Herberger Theater Center. Arizona Commission...

Play explores parenting a grandchild

Directing a new play called "Woman and Girl" has special meaning for Xanthia Angel Walker, who describes her own grandmother as highly practical, completely...

Friends explore time and space travel

In a society that too readily isolates art from science, theater works steeped in scientific images, concepts and vocabulary are rare. But families who attend...

Choreographer welcomes youth perspectives

We assume too often that arts education is a one way street, with all knowledge and expertise flowing from professional artist to student. But...

Taking “Little Women” from page to stage

Sibling rivalry. Young love. Family tragedy. Yearnings for independence. They're part of nearly every woman's experience, which helps explain the timeless appeal of Louisa...

A bus tour for literacy?

Once the purview of superstars and circus animals, it seems even book characters are getting their own bus tours nowadays. Jack and Annie, characters...

Childsplay shares a recipe for fun

Imagine a world in which food fights are perfectly acceptable -- where it's fine to throw a squishy tomato at the spouse who leaves a...

Tasmania theater travels to Tempe

Tasmania's Terrapin Puppet Theatre presents a theater work called "Boats" later this month at Tempe Center for the Arts, which sits adjacent to Tempe...

Mesa festival sparks creativity

When a five-day festival called  "Spark! Mesa's Festival of Creativity" opened on Wednesday, the Mesa Arts Center campus -- home to several spaces for creating and...

Mermaid sighting in Scottsdale

A desert might be the last place you'd expect to spot a mermaid, but there have been several sightings in Scottsdale since Desert Stages...

Tips for introducing kids to Shakespeare

Last Friday students at Washington High School in Phoenix saw "Romeo and Juliet" performed by a touring educational company from the Utah Shakespeare Festival,...

Harry Potter fans gather in Mesa

Florence mother Kimberly Elliott drove for more than an hour Thursday night so her 8-year-old son Tanner could see the opening night performance of...

Celebrating adoption and foster families

After dreaming for years of performing a musical about adoption called "They Chose Me," Valley Youth Theatre artistic director Bobb Cooper knew just who...

“The Yellow Boat” celebrates a young life

As Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale prepares to open its production of David Saar's "The Yellow Boat" this Friday, cast members are learning more...

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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