Theater

Plays spotlight immigrant and refugee youth

Rising Youth Theatre in Phoenix, which performs at Phoenix Center for the Arts, has been working for months with immigrant youth to transform their...

Opportunities to feed, clothe and comfort

Help feed the hungry this Thanksgiving season by giving a cash donation at any Desert Schools Federal Credit Union branch. Your donation will go...

Fun art options at Mesa Arts Center

Now that the Valley is filled with freeways, it's easy to explore areas outside your own hometown. As you're looking for ways to spend...

Recognize a special arts teacher

Do you know an arts teacher who deserves special recognition? Has an Arizona arts organization made a difference in your child's life? You can...

Spotlight on diverse cultures

You'd have a tough time traveling to several regions of the globe in just a couple of days, but your family can enjoy a...

Childsplay performs Lois Lowry’s “The Giver”

Can your children picture a world without smart phones? Without color? Without personal choice or emotions? A staged version of Lois Lowry's The Giver,...

Free festival features music theme

The Arizona Humanities Festival returns to Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix from 10am-4pm on Saturday, Nov. 3. This year's theme is "American Jukebox,"...

Valley Youth Theatre finds buried treasure

A band of pirates recently took to the Valley Youth Theatre stage in Phoenix for the Arizona premiere of "How I Became a Pirate." It stars...

Childhood game inspires creative play

Put sleek silver scissors in the hands of a set-in-his ways man, and giant reams of white paper in the hands of a rambunctous...

Arts festival features children’s activities

Expect plenty of family-friendly activities as SRP and the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix present the 3rd annual Herberger Festival of the Arts from...

Support the arts! It’s cheap and there’s free parking!

What’s it like to work your tail off for weeks on end, to abandon your children, your husband, your community, all in the name...

Musical “13” explores tween issues

Greasepaint Youtheatre in Scottsdale is performing the musical "13" through Sunday, Sept. 16. It's a playful show featuring profound observations about the perils of...

Mental health takes center stage

Obesity. Heart disease. Autism. Cancer. They’re often front and center in conversations about health and wellness. Though one in four Americans will experience mental...

Party with the Presidents!

I suppose you could pack up your party hats and noisemakers and head to Mt. Rushmore for a bit of pre-election fun, but a trip...

A charter school for kids who love the arts

“The arts draw them in; the academics keeps them here,” says Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (ACAA) principal Chris Lalley. Though the students of...

Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.

Plenty of parents who grews up during the '70s remember watching "Schoolhouse Rock" episodes on TV. "Schoolhouse Rock" rolled out in several series, each...

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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