Claire Lawton
Assistant Digital Editor - The Show | [email protected]Claire Lawton is an assistant digital editor for The Show. She grew up in Phoenix, ran the arts section at a local newspaper and is back after more than a decade in New York and California.
Lawton’s background is in multimedia and journalism. She is also a post production supervisor and producer and has worked on several Emmy-nominated documentary and scripted series for Netflix, Amazon Studios, HBO, IMAX and National Geographic.
Back in her hometown, you can find her enjoying things she missed: mapping out the local arts scene, drawing plants at the Desert Botanical Garden and eating anywhere with a salsa bar.
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The DIY spirit is alive and well in Phoenix, and there are several spots around the Valley that offer classes, tools and drop-in resources. Here are six places that’ll help sharpen your practical skills. -
If you were a banker with Pioneer Bank of Arizona in the mid-1960s in Phoenix, your commute to work might include a drive up or down Central Avenue and a turn near Osborn Road. -
Kelly Athena, aka Cactus Kelly — a master gardener and urban forager — shared five common desert plants you can look for in Arizona. -
If you’re walking around in Phoenix at this time of year, your eyes may try to trick you. From a distance, it might look like there's water on the street. -
If the Phoenix summer has you in full indoor retreat, there's still fun to be had, especially in the form of board game. There are plenty of local spots that stock collections of games for individuals and groups. -
Here are of the spots around the Valley to watch World Cup games and find other soccer-minded fans. -
There are many murals in downtown Phoenix — and one in particular honors a speedy event that happened 35 years ago. Here's why it's there. -
Ready to believe your own eyes? ‘Tis the season for nighttime activities (at lower temperatures) — and in Arizona, one of the best things to do at night is to look up. Our state is one of the best in the country for stargazing, with almost 20 certified International Dark Sky Places, astronomy clubs and observatories. -
More than 300 authors will be presenting at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books. Catch up with the authors during signings and panels, and brush up on their work in these recent conversations from The Show. -
If you need a quiet place to retreat from the crowds or climb a quiet endless staircase or hill of your own, The Show team has you covered. Here are a few of our favorite quiet places to tune it all out.
