Downtown Tucsonan

AUGUST 2003

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Meeting Notices

Small Business Commission, 255 W. Alameda, Mayor and Council Conference Room. Tuesday August 26, 4:00pm.

Armory Park Historic Zone Advisory Board, 222 S. 5th Ave., Thursday August 21, 7:00pm.

Downtown Holiday Parade committee meeting, 181 W. Broadway at the Radisson. Friday August 8, 8:00am.

Development Review Board, 255 W. Alameda, Mayor and Council Conference Room. Friday August 8 and Friday August 22, 7:30am.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 100 N. Stone, EOO Conference room. Tuesday August 19, 5:30pm.

Tucson-Pima County Historic Commission, 255 W. Alameda, Mayor and Council Conference Room. Wednesday August 13, noon.

Sign Code Advisory & Appeals, 201 N. Stone, County City Public Works, basement conference room C. Wednesday August 13, 1:30pm.

It’s Happening Downtown, Inc. Board Meeting, 30 N. Church Ave., Fox Theatre offices. Thursday August 7, 5:00pm.

Downtown Neighborhoods Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress. Tuesday August 5, 6:00pm. Time subject to change. Call (520) 547-3338.

TEAM Commission meeting, Main Library in the lower level conference room. Wednesday August 27, 5:30pm. Call (520) 791-5071.

Call to Artists

Artists and crafters wanted. The Desert Peddle Boutique is accepting applications for its October 3-4 show and sale in Tucson. No fee to apply. Information and application are available at www.desertpeddlerboutique.com or by calling Sonia at (520) 721-9244.

The Downtown Tucsonan wants to publish your poetry and art/photography. Email submissions to poetry@downtowntucson.org

Help Wanted

Delivery driver from 11:00am-1:30pm. Hourly wage plus mileage and tips. Call Sam or Linda, (520) 798-3663.

Warehouser: Seeking dependable, safety minded individuals who care about quality and can work as a member of a TEAM. Good math skills, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. Duties include order selection, packing and receiving. Warehouse/distribution experience preferred. Excellent compensation and benefits package. Fax resume to (520) 792-3241 or email to hrdept@tcwfoodcoop.com. Applications available at 350 S. Toole Ave. EOE.

Employment Wanted

Certified caregiver with experience. CPR, First Aid and other training. Call (520) 218-2219.

Lessons

Piano Lessons. All ages, all levels. Blues, classical, popular. Call Jessica, (520) 237-3557.

I can help you with your Spanish homework. Call (520) 954-3705.

Musicians Wanted

Musicians wanted for collaboration, experimentation. We have practice space. Looking for keyboard, trumpet, bass, oboe, o.b.o. (520) 791-7714, leave message.

Autos For Sale

1990 Ford E150. $2400 obo. Great van for a band, work, vagabond or nice family. Call for details. (520) 623-1424.
1984 Ford Tempo GL. 75K miles, $1750. Runs and looks great! Call (520) 628-7006.

1968 Chevy Stepside Boxtruck. 327 V8 classic. Equipped w/ multiple outlets and lights. Under 19k original miles w/ lots of cabinet & storage space. Lot’s of new parts, a must see!! $3,100 OBO. Seth or Chris in E. tucson @ (937) 901-0432 or (520) 488-7650. E-mail is sasdog13@hotmail.com

For Sale

Solid wood sleigh bed. Still in boxes, brand new. Retail at $650, must move at $300. (520) 624-5468.

New Futon with frame, $125. Kenmore microwave, $50. Ergonomic office chair with wheels, $25. Call (520) 991-6294.

Vintage Apple IIe computer. Monitor, keyboard, 2 disk drive, printer and lots of educational software. All manuals are included. In great condition! $50. Call (520) 954-1985.

King size pillow top mattress set. Unused, still wrapped. Must sacrifice at $220. Call (520) 624-4884.

Queen double-sided pillow top mattress set. New, still in package. Must sell, $120. (520) 940-3058.

Free to approved home: beautiful black cat with smashing rhinestone collar. Approximately 11 months. Will pay for shots. David, (520) 440-9825.

Yard Sales

Advertise your yard sale for free! Email it to Jamie@downtowntucson.org or call (520) 547-3338.

Health Services

Hectic, stressed life? Learn hypnosis to really relax. Melinda Nay, CHT, NLP. Professional Hypnosis Center, (520) 444-4766.

The Providence Institute offers Massage, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, Acupuncture& more. Professional and student treatments available. Over 50 yoga classesa week. Many styles. Beginners welcome. Student/Senior Discounts. Massage &Shiatsu School. Yoga Teacher Training Program. Centrally Located.www.providenceinstitute.com  (520) 323-0203

Services

Overwhelmed by that chemical salon smell? Tired of being blasted by commercial bebop radio while getting your haircut? Ready to try something different? Designs by Kenneth has a relaxing tropical atmosphere. Every haircut includes a scalp and neck massage. Call Jeanette at (520) 256-0582. Mention this ad and receive $5 off your first visit.

Classes/Workshops

Art workshops: WomanKraft. 388 S. Stone. (520) 629-9976. August workshops include creating clay press molds and stamps, handheld musical instruments, glycerin soap making, handmade paper, creative bead stringing, drawing instruction with a live model and cleaning your emotional house with collage. Supplies are included, tuition ranges from $15-$30. Call for details. Reiki Attunement: WomanKraft. 388 S. Stone. (520) 629-9976. Become a Level 1 Reiki practitioner and gain the ability to transfer heavenly healing energies to create wellness and balance for yourself and others. Two sessions, Thursdays August 21 and 28, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuition: $30. Supply fee $5.00.

Webmaster Workshop: Dreamco® invites you to our Webmaster Workshop on Saturday, August 2, from 12pm-4pm at Dreamco® Studios, 910 S. 3rd Ave. You will learn all the great webmaster tricks, including: creating web pages that work on multiple platforms, how to structure your web site production time, how to market your services, and much more. Additional information and a map to our location are available at www.dreamco.com. Reservations are required. Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot in advance by e-mail at info@dreamco.com or by calling (520) 623-2702. The workshop will be presented by Greg Loumeau, webmaster for Dreamco® Media, Incorporated. Admission is $99.

Miscellaneous

Tucson Symphony Woman’s Thrift Shop (@ 15th St. & Stone Ave.) will be opening for fall on September 9! Donations appreciated and profits support our music education program for area youth. (520) 670-0186. (The phones won’t be answered until the store opens).

Donations greatly appreciated: Re-Threads Thrift Store welcomes the donation of sale-able clothing, shoes, and jewelry. We are a private non-profit social service agency affiliated with Our Place Clubhouse. Receipts are available upon request. Located at 66 E. Pennington St. The Clubhouse is open from 8:30-4:30, Monday-Thursday. Call (520) 884-5553.

Check out Scazz-Rik-Tobin the monthly drama/comedy set in a surrealistic vein geared toward capturing the Generations X, Y, and Z that airs on Channel 72, Access Tucson on Saturdays at 1pm and Tuesdays at 10pm.

Roommate Wanted

Find your roommate in the Downtown Tucsonan! Advertise here for free. Email to Jamie@downtowntucson.org or call (520) 547-3338.
For Rent/Residential

Barrio Historico: Restored red brick bungalow duplex apartment. Spacious, 1 bedroom, wood floors, high ceilings, antique fixtures. Enclosed garden with large shady trees. No pets, N/S, lease, references. $575/mo. (520) 628-8363.
Studio apartment in historic Armory Park (6th Avenue and 14th Street.) Appliances, laundry facilities, clean and lots of trees! Close to Downtown, UofA and bus stop. $350/mo., security deposit and application. Please call (520) 798-6101.

La Entrada - luxury apartment community. A beautiful community in the Heart of Downtown! We are offering a free month on a year lease. Please call for a tour, (520) 884-8284. “Expect to be impressed.”

Large studio apartment on the 2nd floor in historic Armory Park: In the area of 6th Avenue and 14th Street you will find hardwood floors, a covered outside 2nd floor porch, appliances and laundry facilities along with plenty of closet and storage space, cleanliness and lots of trees! It is close to Downtown, UofA and bus stops. $410/mo., security deposit and application. Please call (520) 798- 6101.

Armory Park: 1900 adobe house. Completely remodeled. Three porches. Colored concrete floors, granite countertops, dishwasher, disposal. Central Heat/Swamp/AC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Pets OK. $1190/mo. (520) 882-9769.

Space for Rent

Beautiful rental space available in historic warehouse at 121 E. 7th Street. 2 movement studios for classes/workshops/performances/parties, 1 visual artist space and a room ideal for massage, video or sound editing. Reasonable rates. (520) 624-3799, or email orts@orts.org.

Muse, 516 N. 5th Ave. Now offering its clay studio space for events such as mixers and team-building days to the business community. The 2,000sf studio features a sculpture room, ceramics studio, exhibition space, a kitchen and accessible bathroom. Muse also has other event space that includes the 6,000sf Nations Hall, 4,000sf America’s Hall, meeting rooms and a dance studio. For information on event spaces, please call (520) 903-0918.

Retail Space For Lease

444 E. 6th St., (4th Avenue and 6th Street). Versatile 1,127sf building with high visibility. Good for office, retail and/or commercial uses. Only $800/mo.! Call Tim, (520) 349-5074, (520) 299-2777. Re/Max All Executives.

48 E. Pennington Street. Recently restored 1957 building, formerly Cele Peterson’s store. Located one block from the Main Library and one block from the Ronstadt Transit center. Within walking distance from government centers and office towers. Interior square footage: First Floor: 9706sf including a loading dock. Second floor: 9780sf. Basement: 7,287sf. Roof access by elevator, passenger elevator and freight elevator. Two staircases. Alley access to Wells Fargo parking structure. Covered loading dock. Contact: Katya Peterson, (520) 241-1230.

La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Retail/Restaurant/Office Center. Colorful buildings around a festive plaza near Tucson Convention Center, Arena, Music Hall, Leo Rich Theatre, Radisson Hotel, government centers. Spaces available from 129-1625sf. Contact: Bryan Hague, Bourn Partners, (520) 323-1005.

20,000sf in the heart of historic Congress Street Arts and Entertainment District at 33 S. 6th Avenue between Broadway and Congress. Available in blocks of 2500sf to 12,000sf. Ideal for furniture store, market, retail, restaurant, office or large studio space. Store front space along 6th Ave. as well as Arizona Ave. Contact: Steve Gibson, (520) 622-1275.

Old Town Artisans (with seven shops and La Cocina Restaurant) has retail space available with 539sf. It’s an excellent opportunity for a fine jeweler working on premises. Rent break for summer. (520) 624-7708.

Enclosed, lockable, garage spaces for rent opposite of Old Train Depot.  Suitable for auto/trucks or possibly even storage.  Also available:  3 storage units, 700sf, 1000sf, & 1500sf. Suitable for business storage (records, office furniture, etc.). Concrete construction, sprinklers & elevator access.  Contact Debra at Arizona Properties for additional information, (520) 742-8615 or (520) 275-8910.

Office Space for Lease

71 E. Pennington St. 1840sf office space. Parking available. $1550/mo. Contact: David Nichols Realty, (520) 624-0426, email: dnicholsrealty@qwest.net

UniSource Energy Tower. 1 S. Church Ave. The “Top of the Town” is available for sublease. 14,086sf is available on the 22nd and 23rd floors. Contact: Tom Neiman at PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services, (520) 748-7100.

Loft style office space, 33 W. Congress St., between Stone Avenue and Church Avenue. This second story office space over looks busy Congress Street in the heart of downtown. Approximately 4,000sf, $14/sf. Tenant is responsible for all operating costs. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com.

Secured record storage space available from 100sf up. Short or long term.Contact: Tom Nieman, PICOR, (520) 546-2768.131 E. Broadway Boulevard. Two Story office building. 6200sf available. Contact: Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate, (520) 620-1833.

221 E. 6th St. Office/retail space for lease. 6500sf, $12/sf, $6500/mo. New AC, new sprinkler system. C3 zoning, 12ft ceilings. This is a wonderful historic Art Deco building with high traffic visibility on 6th Street and the possibility of 90 parking spaces. Contact: David Nichols Realty, (520) 624-0426, email: dnicholsrealty@qwest.net

1 E. Congress. Professional office/retail is available now. Contact Tom Neiman or Joanne Gariepy at PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services, (520) 748-7100.

14’ X 15’ and up from $730/mo. Short or long term leases available. Close to UofA and downtown, covered parking, AC, security system, utilities paid (except phone), high speed internet available, full service. Lush landscaping, full kitchen. Call David at (520) 850-6363. Comda Building. Full floor, suites from 500-9500sf. Elevator. Call Hal Brown, Great Western Realty, (520) 628-7660.

Loft style office space, 32 N. Church Ave. This second story historic space over looks the court buildings in the heart of downtown. The Fox Theatre Foundation will occupy the first floor and tenant will have access to the first floor conference room. Approximately 1,800sf, $20/rentable sf, modified gross (tenant to pay utilities and janitorial). Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com.

Office available, 250-1500sf from $300/mo. 738 N. 5th Ave. Utilities and conference room included. Call Hal Brown, Great Western Realty, (520) 628-7600.

160 N. Stone Ave. SE corner of Stone and Alameda. 4500 RSF available, 2nd floor. $18/sf net of janitorial. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com

620 S. 6th Ave. 5500sf, single story. $12/sf. 26 planned parking spaces. C-3 zoning. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133.

The Mac Arthur Building, 345 E. Toole Ave. at 5th Avenue. 4300sf, 2nd floor. 3 to 5 year lease term. Contact: Mark Biery, (520) 318-6635.

Prime downtown office space, 166 W. Alameda, between Church Avenue and Granada. This single story building is in walking distance to governmental buildings, courthouses and major office buildings. There are 11 individual offices, a conference room, open work space and break room along with an attractive outdoor patio. 3,849 rentable sf, $4,811.25/month ($15/rsf) including utilities. Tenant is responsible for janitorial services. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com.

The Pioneer, 100 N. Stone Ave. Space available from 600sf to 2400sf. $16/RSF, Full Service. 3% annual increase. Lease Term: 3 to 7 years. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com

UniSource Energy Tower, 1 S. Church Ave. Space available from 1394 RSF to 2400 RSF. $24/sf. Full service. Lease term: 5 to 10 years. Contact: Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com.

Houses for Sale

Location! Location! Location! Just a few blocks from UofA, this 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home is air-conditioned, has nostalgic wood floors, a formal dining room, separate laundry room and a wonderful front porch with stately pillars where you can see the trolley go by! This home needs T.L.C., but what a find! It’s priced at $225,000. Call Jim, Chumbler’s Realty, (520) 294-7600. MLS# 2316269.

Armory Park: Fully renovated 2000sf, 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1900s adobe house with 300sf covered back porch. Call (520) 882-9769 to set up an appointment.

2 adobe row houses in the Barrio, circa 1900s. Lots of funk and character. One has a guesthouse. From $179,900 to $199,900. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Historically designed, high end, energy efficient chic Barrio Hacidenda with guesthouse. Gated, courtyards, fountain, rain water harvesting, 12’ ceilings, scored concrete floors, colorful Mexican tile, fireplace. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. $359,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

The Barrio Metallica Lofts – contemporary – light – space – energy efficient – 15’ ceilings – private courtyards – flexible floor plan – rainwater harvesting – METAL. Starting at $189,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Sneak preview – beautifully renovated mud adobe in Armory Park. 3 bedroom, 2 bath - high ceilings – light – space – scored concrete floors – wonderful mountain views – metal roof & more! $238,000. Beth Jones, (520) 977-6272, Realty Executives.

A Rubio Row houses is coming on the market! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom – loft space – 18’ ceilings – hand crafted cabinets, gates and railings, rain water harvesting, private courtyards. $228,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives (520) 977-6272.

One of the Fortune Bakery Lofts is for sale. Very few people saw these! 22’ volume ceilings. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Very high tech inside, historic barrio on the outside. Rain water harvesting, gray water and solar hot water. $338,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executive, (520) 977-6272.

Fabulous single family residence. Available immediately. In the premiere location – West University. 626 E. 2nd St. Open 11am – 5pm, Friday – Tuesday. 1810 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, den, 2 car garage. $338,163.
Houses wanted. Fix-up OK. (520) 327-1111.
Property for Sale

Advertise your downtown property for sale here for free! Call 547-3338 or email your ad to jamie@downtowntucson.org

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