Seniors are dancing. Students are sculpting. It's all part of Valley arts and culture this week. Check out Stage Mom Lynn Trimble's list of no-cost and low-cost art offerings.

Cigar boxes. Heavy-duty hairspray. World AIDS Day. Business school. The Girl Scouts. Stage Mom Lynn Trimble stumbled on a little of everything during a recent Saturday afternoon art adventure.

Despite the gravity and grey hair, I'm proud to be celebrating fifty years on the planet today. I'll be missing tonight's "A Taste of Shakepeare"...

Inspired by her mother's collection of American Indian art, Lynn Trimble explores the Heard Museum North in Scottsdale with her son Christopher -- and shares a sampling of photos from their adventure.

Lynn Trimble hears an art-related rumor at the grocery store -- and runs with it.

Lynn Trimble explores the newly renovated Herberger Theater Center and meets some interesting folks as she attends an Arizona Theatre Company presentation -- The Acting Company and Guthrie Theater co-production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set in the early 20th century.

Vote your conscience. But keep art in your heart -- because the arts are vital to our quality of life and economic recovery. Lynn Trimble helps you connect with resources that can help you vote "art smart."

A piano teacher named Judy has given Valley families many a gift through the years -- from good humor and perspective to musical training and moral support. Lynn Trimble shares another treasure she discovered thanks to teacher Judy's annual piano recital.

WWLD? I don't know how John Lennon would have celebrated his 70th birthday, but I can share a bit about Saturday's homage to Lennon at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Think cupcakes, music and peace.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble heads to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix today to join others celebrating the 70th birthday of John Lennon with a special musical tribute.

For busy parents, the refrigerator door is prime real estate for school notices, children's artwork and more. Find out why Lynn Trimble is making room on hers for the 2010-2011 season brochure from Paradise Valley Community College.

Stage Mom Lynn Trimble shares a recent film discovery about the ripple effect when paths of a Swedish Holocaust survivor and a Kenyan student cross -- then shares a variety of Arizona resources for learning more about Jewish arts and culture, including art that grew out of the Holocaust.

Lynn Trimble is doing her happy dance as the Herberger Theater Center holds its grand re-opening ceremony and festival of the arts. She'll be in running shoes the rest of the weekend trying to get to some of the Valley's other events -- including storytime with a "Wild Thing," a festival featuring foreign films, an adult puppet slam and more -- plus her youngest daughter's high school musical.

Looking for ways to support the arts at your child's school? Lynn Trimble share ideas for contributing small or large amounts of time, talent or financial resources -- and reveals the gifts many arts teachers cherish most.

A recent e-mail asked Stage Mom Lynn Trimble how she chooses which events to cover. Mostly, she admits, it's a mix of whimsy and wonder. But there's more to the story, which she's happy to share.

True, Free Arts of Arizona has partnered with Dance Theater West for a free weekend performance based on "Don Quixote." But did you know there are several other no-cost or low-cost arts events taking place this weekend and during the week ahead? Stage Mom Lynn Trimble hits the highlights -- including art, music, dance and poetry from a diverse array of cultures.