Lynn Trimble recalls the many times her life and loves have intersected with the films and storytelling of Steven Spielberg, who'll release two family-friendly films in the U.S. come December.

Lynn Trimble shares news of eagerly-awaited films, plus a few gems that fewer folks have heard of -- making sure you have all the bases covered for a season that promises a barrage of blockbuster movies.

Scottsdale mom Francine Silva shares details about her daughter Aubrie's 7th birthday party, which included taking ten friends along to see Greasepaint Youtheatre's energetic and colorful performance of "Disney's Aladdin Jr."

Sensing the harem vibe of both shows she enjoyed in Scottsdale this weekend, Lynn Trimble combines her reviews of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Scottsdale Community College and "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at Greasepaint Youtheatre -- helping parents will find fresh inspiration for Halloween costumes ala veils and harem pants.

Lynn Trimble shares reflections on a conversation shared with her youngest daughter, after Lizabeth's very first visit to Carnegie Hall in New York City.

It's time to start hunting for your party pajamas as Childsplay in Tempe presents a pajama party to celebrate their 35th birthday and Actor's Youth Theatre in Mesa presents a classic work of musical theater about love and labor disputes in a pajama factory.

The music department at Mesa Community College presents a classic piece of comedic musical theater Oct. 20-29. It's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a mature work based on ancient plays by Plautus.

As the national media spotlights a recent Occupy Wall Street protest at Times Square in New York City, Lynn Trimble shares daughter Lizabeth's photographs of Broadway stars in Times Square for last month's "Broadway Unites" event. The big news on Broadway is still the spectacular shows presented eight times a week by some of our country's most talented artists.

Lynn Trimble reflects on the power of the page, a concept shared by Maureen McNeil (director of education for the Anne Frank Center in New York City) when she chatted with Trimble just last week about art and social justice.

As she travels to NYC, Lynn Trimble considers the works of writer and traveler Robert Louis Stevenson -- sharing news of a local theater production based on one of his best known tales.

Lynn Trimble shares photos of cast and audience members from a recent Valley Youth Theatre performance of "Dora the Explorer LIVE! A Pirate Adventure" -- an interactive musical for children that runs through Oct. 23 in downtown Phoenix.

Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix performs the Arizona premiere of "Dora the Explorer LIVE! Dora's Pirate Adventure" through Oct. 23. It's an interactive musical for young children based on the hit Nickelodeon show about Dora, Diego and an adventuresome monkey named Boots.

Imagine "West Side Story" against the backdrop of WWII, minus the singing but with a heavier dose of politics. You've got "Zoot Suit," being performed through Oct. 22 at the Lyceum Theatre on ASU's Tempe campus.

Marybeth Paxton seems the perfect mother, but she has two dead babies and a perpetually sick child. What happens when a mother's wisdom collides with society's expectations? Find out in Lynn Trimble's review of "Munched" by Kim Porter, being performed at Space 55 in Phoenix through Oct. 22.

As those of the Jewish faith celebrate Yom Kippur, a day dedicated to seeking and granting forgiveness, Lynn Trimble explores a musical that brings family and forgiveness into focus. It's "The Spitfire Grill," being performed at Phoenix Theatre through Oct. 23.

Lynn Trimble shares photos of an afternoon spent at the Herberger Theater Center, home of an annual festival of the arts featuring music, dance, theater, visual art, film and more.