Lynn Trimble shares news of festivals featuring everything from music, dance and theater to author readings and films -- plus lots of fun activities for children and families.

Though modern day mysteries seem centered on who might run for office or why celebrities suffer death too soon, Lynn Trimble has more classic mysteries on the brain -- including two theater productions on Valley stages. One is a local production of the world's longest play, the other a world premiere of a new work.

ASU is inviting nominations for its MLK Servant-Leadership Award just as a new play about the final night of King's life is readying to open on Broadway. Lynn Trimble shares details on both, plus the national MLK memorial being dedicated just a few days later in Washington, D.C.

Valley mother and playwright Kim Porter will star in the Space 55 production of "Munched," a play she wrote about an imagined reunion between an adult daughter and a mother whose lives are forever changed by Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Lynn Trimble recently spoke with Porter about how the play came to be, and what parents who see it can expect.

Lynn Trimble reviews the touring production of a 2009 revival of "West Side Story," a show that first opened on Broadway in 1957, and finds parallels between teen life today and teen life fifty years ago.

Lynn Trimble chats with a cast member performing in the touring production of "West Side Story" that opens the 2011-12 Broadway in Your Backyward series at ASU Gammage about why the show has such timeless appeal.

When the Phoenix Art Museum's quarterly publication lands in Lynn Trimble's mailbox, she's delighted to discover events featuring shoes, Shakespeare and soldiers. Check out her fun finds for kids, teens and adults.

Gilbert father Randy Messersmith, head of the theatre arts program at Scottsdale Community College, talks with Lynn Trimble about his unique take on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- which was inspired by this year's devastating earthquake in Japan and is heavily influenced by tales of the "Arabian Nights."

Lynn Trimble recently enjoyed a rare evening of theater with daughter Jennifer, who knows two cast members of Stray Cat Theatre's "The Sparrow" through ASU and Arizona School for the Arts. Read Lynn's relfections on the work -- a tale of love and loss that's best for mature teens and adults.

Lynn Trimble has been exploring gift shops at Valley museums and performing arts venues for years. Today she shares ideas with parents starting their search for unique and affordable holiday gifts for teachers, relatives and friends.

After uncovering photos of her first trip to China, Lynn Trimble goes in search of Chinese arts and culture right here in the Valley -- finding music, dance, sculpture, painting and more.

With a piano, flute and violin among their family's own musical instrument collection, Lynn Trimble and son Christopher were eager to spend a morning exploring a photographic exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix. It's called "The Power of Music" and it runs Sept 24-Nov 27.

Childsplay performs "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" at Tempe Center for the Arts through Oct 16. Read Lynn Trimble's review, which highlights important lessons creatively conveyed to children by "Lilly, Queen of Everything!"

Lynn Trimble shares local resources for parents eager to promote peace in homes, schools and communities as the United Nations, currently gathered in New York City, recognizes their International Day of Peace.

Lynn Trimble enjoys a walk down memory lane after uncovering photos of her three children playing various musical instruments through the years, then shares news of a photography exhibit featuring Americans and their musical instruments.

Lynn Trimble shares results and reflections from the 21st annual Arizoni Theatre Awards of Excellence ceremonies that took place Monday night at Tempe Center for the Arts.