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

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  Caramelpalooza 2013: An Illustrated Field Guide for April 5

  published Apr 04, 2013

  Tomorrow night's the night, people! Caramelpalooza 2013 is here: Friday, April 5, 7 p.m. (and don't dawdle, the caramel's gone fast in previous years). If you haven't already bought tickets, no worr... More >>

• New Order

  published March 28, 2013

  The downtown Phoenix art scene owes a big thanks to Five15, one of Roosevelt Row's oldest galleries. It has served as a training ground,... More >>

• Casebeer's "The Sentence Camera" Explores Human Dialogue, Snapshots, and Sharpie Markers at Tilt Gallery

  published Apr 03, 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 writing and says she started painting and collaging when she ... More >>

• The Phoenix Wayzgoose: A Celebration of Letterpress (and Swap Meet/Auction of Goods!)

  published Apr 03, 2013

  It's no secret we're big fans of letterpress, so when Cindy Iverson, local artist and co-founder of Letterpress Central mentioned a Wayzgoose slated for this summer, we took a few notes. The traditi... More >>

• Pigment Pen

  published March 28, 2013

  For Tim Bavington, Ali Smith, Daniel Brice, Oliver Arms, Jill Moser, and Feodor Voronov, it’s all about color. The six artists took over... More >>

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  TEDxPhoenixChange Talks Geek Culture, Business Growth, and Community Activism

  published Apr 02, 2013

  Take notes, Phoenix. This Sunday, TEDxPhoenixChange will take over Tempe History Museum with a goal to explore ideas worth sharing and disrupt communities for good. If you've been to a TED or TEDx e... More >>

• Joseph "Sentrock" Perez and Eighty Grand Clothing to Open a Pop-Up Apparel Shop at The Lab This Weekend

  published Apr 02, 2013

  It's been a while since we heard from Joseph "Sentock" Perez -- the Phoenix artist moved to Chicago over a year ago and has been making a name for himself in the Windy City. But this weekend, he's b... More >>

• Neo Chroma at Bentley Gallery, MIM Rocks Fashion, and the Arizona Survivalist/Prepper Expo Over the Weekend

  published Apr 01, 2013

  "Neo Chroma" at the Bentley Project Art Gallery in Phoenix As the "Neo Chroma" exhibit comes to a close, check out the amazing paintings you may have missed from the inside of the dimly-light Bentley ... More >>

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  Ignite Phoenix Announces 18 Speakers; Tickets on Sale Next Week

  published Mar 29, 2013

  If you have any desire to hear more about why coffee is the new black, what's in your wallet, or how to deal with chicken personality disorder, Ignite Phoenix No. 14 might be a good place to start. ... More >>

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  The Newton: Changing Hands Bookstore and Lively Hood Co-Working Space Part of Beef Eaters Reuse Project in Phoenix

  published Mar 28, 2013

  Come November, Venue Projects, along with John Douglas Architects, will unveil a 17,227-square-foot mixed-use multi-tenant space in the now-defunct Beef Eaters Restaurant on Third Avenue and Camelback... More >>

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  Jonathan Adler for JC Penney: The Drool-Worthy, The Bland, and What's on Our Wish List

  published Mar 27, 2013

  When we heard the famous potter and interior designer Jonathan Adler was collaborating with JC Penney to create an affordable home accessory collection, we jumped in the car. Adler, who designed the... More >>

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  The Best Marriage Equality Memes from Around the Web

  published Mar 26, 2013

  The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, a case that will decide whether California's Prop 8 (stating marriage can only be between a woman and a man) is constit... More >>

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  Walmart on Campus Coming Soon to Arizona State University

  published Mar 26, 2013

  Big box retailer Walmart is known for its super-size stores and shelves stocked with super-size quantities of pretty much everything. But this fall, Walmart is planning a serious downsize -- specifi... More >>

• Honey Harvest, The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival, and McDowell Music Festival Over the Weekend

  published Mar 25, 2013

  Honey Harvest at GROWop Celebrates Honey and Art, 3/22/13 Honey Harvest brought a sweet touch to GROWop on Friday, in celebration of the beehive that the boutique recently brought to Roosevelt. The fo... More >>

• Flower Power

  published March 7, 2013

  Since pretty much forever, nature has played muse to artists. Forests, flowers, fruit bowls, and whatever artists can get their hands on have... More >>

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  Announcing the 2013 Big Brain Finalists

  published Mar 22, 2013

  Take note and give your creative friends a big pat on the back -- we're announcing the finalists for the 2013 Big Brain Awards. The award was created to recognize emerging local creatives, and for t... More >>

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  Announcing the 2013 Big Brain Culinary Finalists

  published Mar 22, 2013

  Take note and give your creative friends a big pat on the back -- we're announcing the finalists for the 2013 Big Brain Awards. The award was created to recognize emerging local creatives, and for t... More >>

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  Meet New Times' 2013 Big Brain Finalists and Celebrate the Winners at Artopia on April 27

  published Mar 22, 2013

  We're throwing a party. Our annual Big Brain Awards celebrate emerging creatives in a variety of media throughout the Valley (and give them cash prizes to put toward their passions). And while you... More >>

• Meet New Times' 2013 Big Brain Finalists and Celebrate the Winners at Artopia on April 27

  published Mar 22, 2013

  We're throwing a party. Our annual Big Brain Awards celebrate emerging creatives in a variety of media throughout the Valley (and give them cash prizes to put toward their passions). And while you... More >>

• Two Phoenix-Based Torch Theatre Troupes Head to Chicago Improv Festival

  published Mar 21, 2013

  If you haven't stopped into The Torch Theatre on Central Avenue in Phoenix for an improv show, you're missing out. The group, headed up by board members Bill Binder, Jose Gonzalez, Jacque Arend, Sam... More >>

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  Tempe's Bike Saviours Finds a New Home

  published Mar 20, 2013

  Tempe cycling fans can take a big sigh of relief -- Bike Saviours has found a (fitting) home across the street from bicycle-friendly bar Boulders on Broadway at 1930 S Roosevelt St. According to col... More >>

• Art of The City

  published March 14, 2013

  What a difference a quarter of a century makes. Twenty-five years ago, what's now known as the arts district in downtown Phoenix was largely a... More >>

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  ASU Responds to Sparky Redesign Backlash, Looks for Fan Input on Another Makeover

  published Mar 19, 2013

  Less than a month after Arizona State University unveiled the new face of its Sun Devil mascot, university representatives say they're encouraging students and fans to participate in a redesign. Spar... More >>

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  Lifetime to Make Sex-Soaked Jodi Arias Movie Based on Ongoing Trial (Big Surprise)

  published Mar 19, 2013

  Because there's no use in waiting for the trial to be over or or giving those involved a minute for closure, Lifetime has confirmed that a movie based on the Jodi Arias circus trial is currently in th... More >>

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  New Buyer Wants Frank Lloyd Wright's David and Gladys Wright House to Be Open to the Public

  published Mar 18, 2013

  Good news, Frank Lloyd Wright fans and historic preservation junkies. While the latest buyers of the David and Gladys Wright House wishes to remain anonymous, they've hired local attorney Grady Gammag... More >>