This post is in partnership with ASU Gammage. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Charmian Carr last week, who originally played Liesl in the Sound of Music. The iconic song of “16 going on 17” is theme song of young girls everywhere. The Sound of Music is coming to ASU Gammage October 18-23, 2016 and tickets are […]
Cabaret: Perfect for Date Night
September 13, 2016 By
This post is in partnership with ASU Gammage. Cabaret the Musical is perfect for date night or even a girls night out, so leave the kids at home and grab a glass of wine before heading into the theater. This is the second time my husband and I have seen Cabaret, but it’s been many many […]
The Wild Life Movie Review
September 9, 2016 By
The Wild Life is a new re-telling of the classic Robinson Crusoe tale ideal for younger audiences. We were invited to a screening of The Wild Life that opens today. ‘From the over-exuberant parrot Mak to the snack-obsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to […]
Cabaret Tickets on Sale Now
September 3, 2016 By
This post is in partnership with ASU Gammage. CABARET is coming to ASU Gammage September 13-18, 2016 and tickets are on sale now! This show is not suitable for kids….so grab your man, hire a sitter, and enjoy a night out. It’s gonna be a fantastic night for sure. I saw this with my hubby […]
Kubo & the Two Strings Movie Review
August 19, 2016 By
Kubo & the Two Strings opens this week and is not appropriate for younger viewers. ‘Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including […]
Gammage Broadway Show Season {2016-2017}
August 16, 2016 By
The 2016-2017 ASU Gammage Broadway season is kicking off soon! We’ve listed some of the shows we are most excited for. Most are kid friendly too! Which shows will you be going to: Cabaret (Sept 13-18, 2016) — date night show Sound of Music (Oct. 18-23, 2016) Mamma Mia (Dec. 6-11, 2016) The Illusionists (Jan. 17-22, […]
Pete’s Dragon Movie Review
August 12, 2016 By
Disney knocked it out of the park with Pete’s Dragon! It’s even better than the first, but keep reading for my non-spoiler warning for young kids. I loved Pete’s Dragon and honestly, it’s the first movie that I’m dying to go back on opening day to see again. It’s reminiscent of the old Disney Sunday […]
Ice Age Collision Course: Movie Review
July 22, 2016 By
The well-loved movie franchise Ice Age releases a new movie today: Ice Age Collision Course. Ice Age returns with favorite characters and actors from the first movies including, Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, and Jennifer Lopez. “Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive […]
Captain Fantastic Review
July 15, 2016 By
I saw this movie a few weeks ago and I’m still struggling with putting words to this movie. It’s a beautifully shot movie, the characters are amazing, the actors were brilliant; however, the movie is hard to process on some levels. It dives deep into topics that we don’t normally like to talk about like […]
Mermaid Lessons at the Phoenician
July 14, 2016 By
Has your daughter {or you} ever dreamed of swimming like a mermaid? There is an amazing class that you can sign up for as a guest of the Phoenician. We had the pleasure of letting our girls take the class one afternoon last month and the girls are STILL talking about it. The Phoenician is […]
