Top Ten Posts of 2011

Raejean Roberts — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:03 +0000

I have had so much fun writing for Arizona Mama this year! My topic may be “Fun at Home”, but I cover a lot of ground with that topic. In typical New Year’s fashion, here’s a rundown of your top ten favorites of 2011.

10 – Groundhog Day. It’s almost time for this silly little holiday again; time to bone up on facts about the largest member of the squirrel family and check out some fun activities.

9 – Hobby Town RC Car Races. Hobby Town has moved their races to their winter schedule; the action now starts in the morning.

8 – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. What a great time for a little Mexican history, culture and food.

7 – Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms. This local landmark for 75 years sure knows how to throw a party!

6 – Cupcake Challenge Birthday Party. We had so much fun with this party, I’m throwing another one this spring.

5 – Celebrate Chinese New Year. This year Chinese New Year lands on January 26. I always like to prepare for the holiday by reminiscing what we did last year.

4 – Jesterz Improv Comedy Show. This place is too fun to limit to one visit a year. I think I need to tickle my funny bone again and soon!

3 – Hoot Book Club. I’m so glad one of our book clubs made this list since we have so much fun with them.

2 – Valentine’s at Joe’s Farm Grill & the Coffee Shop. These are two more valley favorites, by why wait until Valentine’s Day?

1 – Teenage Tangled Birthday Party. Who says Disney movies are just for little girls?

I hope you enjoyed this annual recap as much as I did! I’m looking forward to building off old traditions and making new memories.

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Jesterz Improv Comedy Show

Raejean Roberts — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:05:40 +0000

Early in our marriage, our cheap entertainment came from watching standup comedy on the free cable included with apartment. Fast forward ten years or so, we tried going to a comedy club or two. Parts were funny, but the vulgar inappropriate material left us wondering why we wasted our date night funds to be offended.

Fast forward another ten years (man, I’m old) and I was introduced to the Jesterz Improv Comedy Troup in Scottsdale. I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy improve comedy as much as stand up. I like how interactive the show is and the show is different every time. After a few shows, I have my favorite skits like the return counter. I’ve even taken a few of the exercises home and shared them with my children. We’re always joking around and the comedic exercises help harness our energy and practice quick thinking.

My Jesterz experience has been a girl’s night out or a date night, but the material is appropriate to enjoy with your children, your parents or your grandparents – and I’ve seen all the generations in attendance. It’s a great place to celebrate a birthday from teenagers to great grandparents. I would recommend eight and older because they would be more suited to staying in their seat and appreciate the humor.

Next month, Jesterz will be celebrating its tenth anniversary as the valley’s longest running improv show! They’ve also been nominated for Arizona Central’s Arts & Entertainment section under the best stand-up, sketch group or improve troupe.

At only $12 per show, it’s an affordable date night or a special treat for the whole family.

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