Email Author Claire Lawton
Awards
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2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010
"Tag, You're Art"
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2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010
"Hero Worship"
2013 Stories by Claire Lawton
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Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix
published May 06, 2013
We know: The beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you'll see we're off to a pretty good week of art events, sporting events, dance parties, and more. Here ar... More >>
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Grammar Girl
published April 18, 2013
For the past five years, Casebeer has been taking notes. The Phoenix artist (who goes by her last name only) went to school for creative... More >>
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Downtown Phoenix's First Friday: An Illustrated Guide to May 3
published May 03, 2013
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We're here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide -- an evolving guide to art walk... More >>
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Personal Effects
published January 31, 2013
For an intimate look at work by widely celebrated artists John Baldessari, Kerry James Marshall, and Ann Hamilton, and emerging artists Luis... More >>
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Triple Threat
published January 10, 2013
Carolyn Lavender, Monica Aissa Martinez, and Mary Shindell are no strangers to collaborating with one another. The three artists are all... More >>
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"Hoodstock" Arts and Music Festival Returns to Benefit Tempe's Broadmor Elementary
published May 02, 2013
Tempe's Broadmor Elementary is home to some seriously creative students and some very cool parents who've joined forces for the past five years to produce Hoodstock. Think indie music and arts festi... More >>
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Inspired By A True Story
published March 28, 2013
Chicano leader and Arizona native César E. Chávez played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed the future... More >>
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Frances Celebrates Seven Years With Trunk Shows, Local Artwork, and Giveaways This Weekend
published May 01, 2013
It's a big weekend for Frances. The local boutique celebrates seven years in the Medlock Plaza on Central and Camelback. And while its surroundings have changed quite a bit since the shop opened its... More >>
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ASU Undie Run After Parties: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
published May 01, 2013
No photographers were allowed into the ASU Undie Run this year, as the student-run charity event has tightened its policies (and likely heard from someone that running around wearing next to nothing i... More >>
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The Fright Side
published April 11, 2013
An art gallery isn't usually where horror and sci-fi movie buffs are found, but if they're paying attention to the current lineup of visual art... More >>
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Five Fashionable (and Booze-Filled) Kentucky Derby Parties in Metro Phoenix
published Apr 30, 2013
Grab your hats and get thirsty for mint juleps -- it's Kentucky Derby time. The 139th annual event is home to outlandish outfits, southern cocktails, and more than a few reasons to forego watching t... More >>
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Author Laurie Notaro Returns to Phoenix with "The Potty Mouth at the Table," Plus a Writing Class at Changing Hands
published Apr 30, 2013
Idiot girls and humor fans rejoice -- author Laurie Notaro is back in Phoenix for a few weeks and is hosting two events we'll slash your tires to get to first. Notaro (who contributes to New Times) ... More >>
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Pyramid Country Presents Phoenix Skate/Art Video "Couchlock Odyssey"
published Apr 30, 2013
Phoenix skateboarding clothing company, Pyramid Country celebrated the 4/20 with the release of its latest eye candy video featuring skateboarding tricks, 3D art, and a whole lot of weirdness, that's ... More >>
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Witty Committee
published April 25, 2013
No one sees the world quite like David Sedaris. The American best-selling author, humorist, and master of satire keeps a notebook on him at all... More >>
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TEDxPhoenixChange Talks by Amy Scerra, Bob Beard, and Chell Roberts are Online, Plus an Art Project Launch by Safwat Saleem
published Apr 29, 2013
If you missed TEDxPhoenixChange on April 7, the event's organizers have good news -- you can catch up with the ideas shared and questions explored online. The four talks, given by Amy Scerra, Bob Be... More >>
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New Times' Artopia, Pain & Gain, Superhero Adventure Run, and a Record Store Day After-Party Over the Weekend
published Apr 29, 2013
Artopia and Big Brain Awards 2013 at the Monarch Theatre So we've all been to an art gallery before, rightr A jammin' concertr A food festivalr A circus perhapsr How 'bout a poetry slamr But have you ... More >>
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FEATURED STORY
Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix
published Apr 29, 2013
We know: The beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you'll see we're off to a pretty good week of art events, sporting events, dance parties, and more. Here ar... More >>
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2013 Big Brain Awards Winners Announced
published Apr 28, 2013
The results are in, and we're proud to present the recipients of Phoenix New Times' 2013 Big Brain Awards. The winners in five categories were announced Saturday night at New Times' Artopia, and eac... More >>
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Big Brain Awards 2013: Meet the Finalists and Check out the Illustrated Guide to Artopia (VIDEO)
published Apr 26, 2013
Phoenix New Times' 2013 Big Brain Finalists from Voice Media Group on Vimeo.Leading up to the Big Brain Awards announcement at Artopia Chow Bella and Jackalope Ranch we've profiled each finalist in v... More >>
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A Mystery Jackalope Ranch Sticker Giveaway
published Apr 26, 2013
We have a birthday to celebrate. This week, Jackalope Ranch is three years old, and in celebration of the creatives who continue to shape this community and those who've contributed to our exhibitio... More >>
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The Lena Denim (Yes, Denim) Dress
published Apr 25, 2013
If you've been experiencing withdrawals from Lena Dunham's HBO television series Girls, you're not alone. Every Sunday we've been racing to a friend's house or hacking into someone else's HBO Go acc... More >>
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Firestarter
published January 3, 2013
Margaret Tafoya is often called the matriarch of the Santa Clara Pueblo potters. The late artist passed away in 2001, but her legacy lives as... More >>
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NASA Rovers Draw Giant Penis on Mars; Program Claims It Was an Accident
published Apr 24, 2013
A picture surfaced this week on NASA's flight projects site that caused quite a few laughs and high fives around the Web. The photo is a view of trails left in 2003 by the Spirit and Opportunity rov... More >>
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Lightning Octopus: Big Brain 2013 Finalist, Online
published Apr 23, 2013
You submitted nominations for awards given to the Valley's emerging creatives and the results are in. Introducing our Big Brain 2013 Finalists. Leading up to the Big Brain Award awards announcement a... More >>
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We're Doomed: "Tanning Mom" Patricia Krentcil Goes Topless and Untanned (NSFW)
published Apr 23, 2013
In this week's reminder of the world's inevitable and fiery end, 45-year-old, shake-and-bake Patricia Krentcil of New Jersey decided it was a good idea to do a topless photo shoot on an unnamed beach.... More >>
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