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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2011 Stories by Claire Lawton

• Mesa's Evermore Nevermore to Close in December

  published Nov 25, 2011

  In 2009, Bob and Debbie Leeper brought their geeky sensibilities and steampunk addictions to Mesa and set up Evermore Nevermore at 127 W. Main Street on Halloween night. Two years later... More >>

• Zocalo Public Square's "Is Arizona the Front Line of American Politicsr" Airs Tonight on C-SPAN

  published Nov 25, 2011

  If you caught last month's Zocalo Public Square in Scottsdale and want a refresher -- or missed it and want to see what all the talk was about, tune into C-SPAN tonight at 10 p.m.. The discussion... More >>

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  Keep Drawing

  published Nov 25, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrJust for a minute (and 20 seconds),... More >>

• What Are You Doing Herer

  published Nov 24, 2011

  Happy Thanksgiving! We're not really sure why you're here, but we're glad you are. Hope your day's full of birds uglier than the one above. See you tomorrow ...http://www.youtube.com/watchrfeature=pla... More >>

• The Area Code Project

  published Nov 24, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrYour area code may be just three simpl... More >>

• Make Shift

  published November 17, 2011

  The caffeinated, sugar-induced handmade bonanza that is Coffee, Cookies & Crafts will usher in a marathon of holiday-themed gifts, craft... More >>

• Carry On

  published November 17, 2011

  In honor of Native American Recognition Days, the Deer Valley Rock Art Center will host the American Indian Heritage Festival, which includes a... More >>

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  A Sneak Peek at Frances Studio's Holiday Pop-Up

  published Nov 23, 2011

  For months, the creative minds behind rSmeeks, Frances, and the new Frances Studio on Camelback Road and Central Avenue Studio, have been scoping out holiday decorations and gifts and stockpiling thei... More >>

• Robrt Pela's Tour of the Westward Ho

  published Nov 23, 2011

  While hunting for underground spaces and secrets for this year's Best of Phoenix issue, I landed at the Westward Ho in downtown Phoenix a few times; the historic building was rumored to have a tunnel ... More >>

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  The One-Gallon Hip Flask ... Just in Time for the Holiday Season (with Family)

  published Nov 23, 2011

  If Mom's decided to pull out the family photo album in front of the new girlfriend, Dad's lit the melted 'mallows on fire, and the dog rushed the front door just in time for the turkey to hit the grou... More >>

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  The (Bottled) Scent of November

  published Nov 22, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrChristopher Brosius doesn't like a few... More >>

• Downtown's Phoestivus Brings Local Vendors to Public Market in December

  published Nov 21, 2011

  rMark December 14 and 21 on your calendar -- Get Your PHX and Phoenix Public Market are hosting Phoestivus for the rest (or all) of us who need to get a little local gift shopping accomplished in the ... More >>

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  Magical Moment by Luster Kaboom

  published Nov 21, 2011

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  Third Friday, Morrissey, Coffee, Cookies & Crafts, and Ninja Turtle Madness over the Weekend

  published Nov 21, 2011

  Downtown's Third Friday (Nov. 18) Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. Third Fridays in downtown Phoenix are a little different. Check out... More >>

• Grave Encounters

  published November 3, 2011

  The artists of Galeria de los Muertos are gearing up for their largest-ever show and celebration of Dia de los Muertos. The gallery will... More >>

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  Authorities to Reopen Investigation into Actress Natalie Wood's Drowning Death in 1981

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Just days before the 30-year anniversary of the death of American actress Natalie Wood, Los Angeles authorities announced this morning that they'll be reopening the case for additional investigation.&... More >>

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  Bon Appetit: Because There's Nothing Like Advertising What's Below the Belt

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Just in time for the foodfest around the corner comes the Bon Appetit belt from Australian-based clothing distributor Made By a Friend of Mine. The belt, created as a spoof of the Moschino ... More >>

• Arty Bollocks: Pre-Cooked Artist Statements in a Click

  published Nov 18, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrIf you're struggling to put together a statem... More >>

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  "A Bitch in Time" Presents Two Evenings of Female Solo Performances to Benefit Space 55

  published Nov 17, 2011

  The cast and crew behind Downtown's Space 55 first held A Bitch in Time a year ago. It was cheap (and semi last minute); no sets or costumes were required and actors had little time for rehearsal. The... More >>

• The ZuZu Senorita at Cafe ZuZu

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Nothing suits the end of a long day quite like a bucket glass of boozy liquid that comes standard with salt, a lime, and a straw. Cafe ZuZu in Scottsdale's Hotel Valley Ho is a great escape from ... More >>

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  Call for Artists: Scottsdale and Tempe Public Art's IN FLUX

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Tempe's Mill Avenue and Scottsdale's Marshall Way have already strung and flipped the switches of their annual holiday bubble lights, but the two cities' public art programs have a different kind of s... More >>

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  Fragmented (and Wearable) Chronicles by Shannnam

  published Nov 17, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrr Because nothing says "the holiday season" l... More >>

• Easy as Pie

  published November 10, 2011

  We've been drooling ever since Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row announced their second annual Pie Social to benefit Phoenix Union Bio-Science High... More >>

• Float On

  published November 10, 2011

  You don't need access to a 50-foot Garfield or a former Miss America to participate in the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, or PAPA. The... More >>

• Return Man

  published October 27, 2011

  James Angel says installing his latest exhibition at Modified Arts was like coming home. The local artist has shown six consecutive times at... More >>