The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear — and watching “Elf,” of course. Ever since the film was released in 2003, it's become a holiday classic, and anyone who says ...

A young Mesa thespian plays a key role in a Scottsdale youth theater company’s presentation of “Elf Jr.” The family musical, adapted from the hit 2003 film, runs through Dec. 14 at Greasepaint ...