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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2013 Stories by Claire Lawton

• Scottsdale Ranked No. 1 City for Free (Yes, Free) Plastic Surgery

  published Apr 18, 2013

  Because you never know what you can get until you ask, the brain trust at SugarDaddie.com crunched some slightly disturbing numbers this week. The self-described "original sugar daddy dating site" h... More >>

• Feasting on Asphalt

  published April 11, 2013

  Hope you're hungry, downtown Phoenix. On Saturday, April 13, artists Clare Patey and Matthew Moore, with the help of ASU Art Museum and... More >>

• Panels of Communication

  published March 21, 2013

  If you agree that there’s nothing quite like seeing artwork by a creative power couple side by side, then you’re in for a treat.... More >>

• Culture Following

  published April 11, 2013

  There are plenty of reasons to celebrate local Latino art and culture and countless events throughout the year, but you'll want to mark Friday... More >>

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  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Hosts Architecture "Slide Slam" During Modern Phoenix Week

  published Apr 16, 2013

  Architecture and design fans, this is your week. Modern Phoenix Week is in full gear and, tonight, a panel of local architects will share their work for a live audience at Scottsdale Center for the ... More >>

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  Astronaut Sends Photo of Boston from International Space Station

  published Apr 16, 2013

  From 230 miles away in space, Chris Hadfield couldn't hear the chaos in Boston Monday, but after he heard about the explosions at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured more than 140 specta... More >>

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  UPDATED: Two Explosions and Dozens of Injuries Reported at the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon (Video)

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Two explosions have been reported at the Boston Marathon finish line at 2:50 p.m. EDT. Thousands of people were gathered to watch runners finish the race this afternoon. The headquarters at the Bost... More >>

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  Gateway at Tempe Pool Party, Feast on the Street, and Bike Week Bash Over the Weekend

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Gateway at Tempe Pool Party, 4/13/13 A day of wet and wild fun in the sun took place in and around the pool of the Gateway at Tempe apartment complex on Saturday, April 13. As DJ Ice Man of Valley rad... More >>

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  Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix

  published Apr 15, 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 >>

• Life Lessons Learned from Comedian Jonathan Winters (1925-2013)

  published Apr 12, 2013

  Jonathan Winters was an American artist and comedian, dubbed the "Pioneer of Improvisational Comedy." Winters acted on stage and in films and television, including Stanley Kramer's It's A Mad, Mad, ... More >>

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  Three Calls for Phoenix Artists

  published Apr 12, 2013

  Summer's around the corner, which means there's plenty of time to get creative (and finish a few projects) before the heat sets in. Lucky you, there happen to be a handful of great opportunities for ... More >>

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

  published Apr 12, 2013

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

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  Kathleen Vanesian on Phoenix Art Museum's "Order, Chaos, and the Space Between" in This Week's New Times

  published Apr 11, 2013

  Kathleen Vanesian is no stranger to Latin American art. We've featured the New Times art critic's private collection of folk art, and you should see her collection of photographs from Cuba's biennale,... More >>

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  Jodi Arias Allegedly Penned a Manifesto Behind Bars

  published Apr 10, 2013

  We're admittedly a little obsessed with manifestos. Last year, we asked a number of local creatives to write their own manifestos, which we paired with local designers who created a series of posters ... More >>

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  CO-OPhx Hosts Spring Clothing Swap on Roosevelt Row

  published Apr 10, 2013

  If you could use a few new looks this spring and are a fan of styles seen at local boutiques GROWop, Annie Boomer Vintage, or Cellar Door Vintage on Roosevelt Row, it's time to run to your closet, pic... More >>

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  Phoenix Artists Jay Atherton and Ann Morton Give Hance Park a Creative Facelift

  published Apr 10, 2013

  Margaret T. Hance Park is now the home to public artworks by two staples in the Phoenix art community. Jay Atherton is an artist and architect whose work -- including installations, exhibitions, pub... More >>

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  Architect and Artist Paolo Soleri (1919-2013)

  published Apr 09, 2013

  Paolo Soleri was an artist and an architect known for his critical views on urban sprawl and the development of Arcosanti, an experimental community near Cordes Junction. As a public figure and cham... More >>

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  Artopia/Big Brain Awards 2013: Call for Craft Vendors

  published Apr 09, 2013

  If you're excited to find out which creatives up for this year's Big Brain Awards will be crowned and awarded cash prizes, you'll want to grab a ticket to Artopia on April 27 (where we'll celebrate th... More >>

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  Heard Museum Names New Director as Arizona Opera Director Steps Down

  published Apr 09, 2013

  There must have been something in the air Monday (other than the crazy wind). Arizona Opera general director Scott Altman announced his departure within hours of the Heard Museum announcing its select... More >>

• City Council

  published April 4, 2013

  This month, ASU's School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning sets the stage for local creative types, academics, and urban planners for a... More >>

• Have $1 Millionr Reserve a Vacation in Space

  published Apr 08, 2013

  For those who really want to get away, Orbital Technologies has great news. The Private Russian company and lead contractor for the Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation have teamed up to c... More >>

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  First Friday, PHXAM, Phoenix Pride, ZapCon, and Jurassic Park 3D Over the Weekend

  published Apr 08, 2013

  First Friday in Downtown Phoenix (4/5/13) Art walks are more often about people-watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. Luckily, we captured a little bit of both. April's First Friday ... More >>

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  Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix

  published Apr 08, 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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  Downtown Phoenix's First Friday: An Illustrated Guide to April 5

  published Apr 05, 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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  Nine Life Lessons Learned from Roger Ebert (1942-2013)

  published Apr 04, 2013

  Roger Ebert was an American film critic, screenwriter, and journalist whose columns and reviews appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times and were syndicated in more than 200 newspapers across the country. ... More >>