Did you know that November is National Native American Heritage Month? Lynn Trimble suggests Valley events and exhibits for families eager to explore Native American music, dance, art and more -- and shares photos of children who participated in Valley Pow Pow this weekend.

After learning of an exhibit titled "Just Animals" at the ASU Art Museum in Tempe, Lynn Trimble revisits her collection of animal art photos -- suggesting families try playing a bit of animal "I-Spy" together next time boredom breaks in.

Belly up to the barre as Lynn Trimble takes a tour of sorts through upcoming offerings from Ballet Arizona -- highlighting family events, special offers, upcoming productions and a dance party in the company's future digs.

Lynn Trimble recounts an evening spent with Blue Man Group at ASU Gammage.

Lynn Trimble has experienced several Day of the Dead celebrations in recent days, taking photographs to give readers a glimpse into the Mexican holiday dedicated not only to remembering the dead, but also to celebrating life.

Lynn Trimble reviews the latest production by Childsplay, a Tempe-based theater company specializing in theater for young audiences and families.

Zarco Guerrero of Mesa, who made 60 masks for the Childsplay production of "The Sun Serpent," shares a bit about his work as artist, actor and author.

Inspired by visits to our own Heard Museum in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Lynn Trimble decides to tour the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City -- where she stumbles on a family-friendly event combining visual and performance art.

Great news for fans of Broadway and the Jonas Brothers. Nick Jonas, whose stage career started on Broadway at the tender age of eight, is this year's ambassador for a special program that allows kids ages 6-18 to experience live Broadway theater for free!

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.

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 photos from Saturday's Arizona Humanities Festival in downtown Phoenix -- which featured dance, music, art and literature from diverse cultures, plus plenty of hands-on activities for children.

Lynn Trimble and her college-age daughter Jennifer recently attended an author signing event at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, where they met an artist beloved by everyone in the family -- Stephan Pastis, creator of the syndicated comic strip "Pearls Before Swine," whose first and favorite character is a rat named "Rat."

After learning of a new graphic biography about the life of Jewish teenager and diarist Anne Frank, Lynn Trimble attends New York Comic Con with a whole new perspective.

While visiting her daughter Lizabeth in New York City, Lynn Trimble spent some time talking with a university professor, a mother/daughter pair and others about why they're participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement based at Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan.

Lynn Trimble visited Zuccotti Park, dubbed the "spiritual center" of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, over the course of several days. Today she shares photos of art created by the protestors convinced that greed is the new American creed.