Books & beyond
Stage Mom Lynn Trimble explores the many wonders of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, one of many Local First Arizona businesses with a fun and family-friendly focus.
View ArticleHanukkah happenings
Stage Mom Lynn Trimble explores Valley events celebrating Hanukkah -- including a menorah lighting, family party and storytime with crafts -- and shares several new and popular children's books about...
View ArticleFrom Senegal to Seeger
Lynn Trimble is starting to suspect that banjo players bring a certain brilliance to the banter about history, politics, literature and art. So what's her evidence, and how can you enjoy a bit of banjo...
View ArticleArt books seek good homes
While enjoying art-related books received as holiday gifts, Lynn Trimble decides it's time to donate older titles to a good cause -- then gets the scoop on places that need book donations and/or offer...
View ArticleFrom JFK to Father’s Day
In honor of JFK's May 29 birthday, Lynn Trimble explores Kennedy family contributions in several areas, including the arts -- then shares an opportunity for local writers to explore their own father's...
View ArticleTony Award meets comic book?
Inspired by the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," Lynn Trimble shares news of an exhibit in Scottsdale that "explores the cultural genesis of icons such as Superman, Batman, Captain...
View Article“Curious Critters”
As she anticipates the opening of the "Bigs Bugs" exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden this month, Lynn Trimble previews a new book full of bugs, animals, birds and more.
View Article9/11 books for children
Lynn Trimble chats with a Gilbert firefighter who read the book "Fireboat" to Valley fourth graders this week, then shares additional 9/11-related titles that can help parents and teachers talk about...
View ArticleHidden treasures
Folks can enjoy all sorts of art adventures south of the Gila River, many of them documented in Lili DeBarbieri’s “A Guide to Southern Arizona’s Historic Farms & Ranches” recently published by The...
View ArticleJanuary First
“January First” is a father’s account of his daughter’s early childhood and their family’s journey through the maze of mental illness. Author Michael Schofield and his wife Susan have two children,...
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