Email Author Claire Lawton

Awards

• 2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010

  "Tag, You're Art"

• 2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010

  "Hero Worship"

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2010 Stories by Claire Lawton

• Another Year, Another Sprinkle

  published Dec 31, 2010

  Happy New Year! Have a ball, er, sprinkle. See you in 2011. ... More >>

• "Eat Your Vegetables"

  published Dec 31, 2010

  Save your napkins, envelopes and scrap pieces of paper, because DOODLES is looking into what you're drawing while you're supposed to be doing something else.rArtist: Claire Warden Warden's doodle is ... More >>

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  In Review: Top Art Happenings of 2010

  published Dec 30, 2010

  As we bid farewell to the year and look ahead to 2011, Jackalope Ranch contributors will bring you some greatest hits from 2010. Today we're taking a look back at a few local art happenings that cause... More >>

• It's Snowing in Phoenix

  published Dec 30, 2010

  In today's edition of  "You know you live in Phoenix when ..."  Here's a tiny white piece of crap proof: It's snowing. A few of our Twitter friends have been tweeting their own snow photos ... More >>

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  Lalo Cota on Tacos de Juarez

  published Dec 30, 2010

  It's about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we're losing track of the times we've said, "Woah, when did that go upr", we bring y... More >>

• On The Cover: The Year in Music & Film

  published Dec 30, 2010

  This week's New Times print issue, The Year in Music & Film is a look back at Up on the Sun's Nothing Not New project and the best in local music, as well as a survey of the best films to hit the ... More >>

• "Hand Flower"

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Artist: Eric Iwersen... More >>

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  In Review: 2010's Top Rogue Moments in Local Art

  published Dec 29, 2010

  rAs we bid farewell to the year and look ahead to 2011, Jackalope Ranch contributors will bring you some greatest hits from 2010. Art is rarely tame. And a few local artists pushed the typical boun... More >>

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  New Year's Eve: Where to Count Down to 2011

  published Dec 29, 2010

  Note: This article has been updated to include additional event information. rSo you've already established proper etiquette on New Year's Eve (and believe it, the forecast still reads 29 degrees), b... More >>

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  In Review: Hellos and Goodbyes of 2010

  published Dec 29, 2010

  As we bid farewell to the year and look ahead to 2011, Jackalope Ranch contributors will bring you some greatest hits from 2010. In a year, things come and go. In 2010, we said hi and bye to plenty of... More >>

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  "No Boundaries"

  published Dec 29, 2010

  Save your napkins, envelopes and scrap pieces of paper, because DOODLES is looking into what you're drawing while you're supposed to be doing something else. rArtists: Various When Ernie Peraza heard... More >>

• Call for Nominations: Arizona's Most Endangered Historic Places

  published Dec 28, 2010

  What do the The Fisher Memorial House, Peter T. Robinson House, Sun Mercantile Building, Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and First Baptist Church in Arizona have in commonr They're old ... And they w... More >>

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  A Blizzard in Time (Lapse)

  published Dec 28, 2010

  While we're busy wishing for snow, Michael Black in Belmar, New Jersey was digging out of it. His 20-second video is the result of taking a photo every 5 minutes for 20 hours. (via @ljthornton) ... More >>

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  "Amoeba"

  published Dec 28, 2010

  Artist: Mary Lucking... More >>

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  Desert Car Kings: Behind the Scenes of Discovery's Newest Junkyard Reality Show

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Jason McClure and his father, Ron, own and operate Desert Valley Auto Parts, one of the largest auto salvage companies in the Southwest. Their lots in Casa Grande and North Phoenix are one acre (combi... More >>

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  Five Reasons Why Bristol Palin Should Go to ASU

  published Dec 27, 2010

  After Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol, purchased a home in Maricopa this month, word spread that Bristol might have her sights set on Arizona State University.The former Dancing with the Stars runner-... More >>

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  Magical Moment by Luster Kaboom

  published Dec 27, 2010

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  "Gnar Buckles"

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Save your napkins, envelopes and scrap pieces of paper, because DOODLES is looking into what you're drawing while you're supposed to be doing something else. r Artist: David Chacon... More >>

• An Early Christmas Present (What Are You Doing Herer)

  published Dec 24, 2010

  The holiday season usually means plenty of time spent around the ones you love ... and for that very reason, we're here to provide a little distraction. Consider it an early present for coming to vi... More >>

• Theatre Artists Studio's Suocera and Mama and Jack Carew

  published Dec 23, 2010

  Theatre Artists Studio member and playwright Hal Corley is back with two women, two choices, and a whole lot of steamy drama. For the first time, the studio, at 4848 E. Cactus Road in Scottsdale, pr... More >>

• A Hallelujah "Flash Mob" Takes Over Scottsdale Fashion Square

  published Dec 23, 2010

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  "Gang The Wolf"

  published Dec 23, 2010

  Save your napkins, envelopes and scrap pieces of paper, because DOODLES is looking into what you're drawing while you're supposed to be doing something else. r Artist: Joerael Elliott. Elliott says h... More >>

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  Jason Rudolph Pena For Team Coco

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Local painter Jason Rudolph Pena liked Conan O'Brien so much he decided to paint him when Conan's show was on hiatus early this year. He writes on his blog:I was always on [Conan's] side during the la... More >>

• "Traffic Cone Maze"

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Save your napkins, envelopes and scrap pieces of paper, because DOODLES is looking into what you're drawing while you're supposed to be doing something else.r Artist: Allison Karow, an avid doodler a... More >>

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  Allison DuBois Makes (Drunk) Appearance on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

  published Dec 21, 2010

  This week in reality-television meltdowns: Camille Grammer invited Allison DuBois to her dinner party for the latest episode of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, aptly titled "Dinner Party... More >>