Downtown Tucsonan

July 2004

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Meeting Notices

Chess Center for students G4 and up, every Friday evening 6pm – 9pm. Sixth Avenue Tutorials. (520) 406-0552, www.SixthAvenueTutorials.com.

Mayor and Council’s meeting, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Conference Room, City Hall 1st Floor. Tuesday, July 6.

Armory Park Neighborhood Association meeting, St. Andrews Episcopal Church – corner of 5th Ave. and 16th St., Tuesday, July 15, 7:00pm.

Downtown Neighborhoods Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress St. Tuesday, July 1, 6:00pm. Time subject to change. Call (520) 547-3338.

Armory Park Historic Zone Advisory Board, 222 S. 5th Ave., Tuesday, July 8, 7:00pm.

Small Business Commission, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Chambers City Hall. Tuesday, July 27, 4:00pm.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 100 N. Stone Ave., EOO Conference room. Tuesday, July 15, 5:30pm.

Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission meeting, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Conference Room, City Hall 1st Floor. Wednesday, July 14, 12:00 Noon.

Call to Artists

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

New contemporary gallery looking for concept, creativity and craft. Specializing in modern imagery. All works ranging from figurative to abstract. Call (520) 207-6697 for an appointment or mailing address.

All artists wanted!!! Show your original artwork/photography/mixed media/hangable sculptures for show or for sale. The less ordinary the better. Contact Michael at the Internet Convenience Store (51 N. 6th Ave., (520) 388-5566), email at ICSartwork@yahoo.com.

The Stone Avenue Gallery at the First Light Creative Center is accepting portfolios for consideration to show. All mediums, new and emerging artists encouraged to submit. Prints, slides or digital format to 2007 N. Stone, Tucson, 85705, or call (520) 624-1288.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery is accepting applications for membership and consignment artists, in both 2 and 3-dimentional work. Call Cris Hager at (520) 721-0253 for more information.

Help Wanted

The Downtown Tucsonan is looking for freelance writers who can generate original and creative copy on Downtown, 4th Avenue and the University area. Send articles to be considered for publication or ideas and writing samples to dave@downtowntucson.org. No phone calls please.

Spanish-language and Arabic-language Pre-School Teachers - native speakers, four years’ experience, qualifications to teach in Arizona and willing to offer extra-curricular. Degree and overseas training and experience are advantages. (520) 406–0552, www.InternationalSchoolofTucson.com

Seeking people fluent in American Sign Language to translate plays at Wilde Playhouse and performances with Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed. Wilde Playhouse would like to offer one performance of each play as an ASL performance, with an interpreter visible from the audience. If you are interested, I would love to discuss this with you in greater detail. Please email Dana at Theaterlady1@aol.com and put ASL in the subject headline. Thank you very much.

Professional employees/employers needed. BestJobsInTucson.com is Arizona’s best place to find career information, post your resume or job description, review Tucson employment opportunities, find the perfect job or candidate! Log on and move up! www.BestJobsInTucson.com.

Lessons

Help Your Child Get Ahead – academic assistance offered, remedial and extension, in most subjects including SATs and AIMS. Make use of the summer - catch up or get ahead. Sixth Avenue Tutorials. (520)406–0552, www.SixthAvenueTutorials.com.

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

Musicians Wanted

All musicians wanted!! All nights open, call for details. Contact Michael at the Internet Convenience Store (51 N. 6th Ave., (520) 388-5566), email at ICSstage@yahoo.com.

For Sale

Very special: 8’ and hand upholstered couch with matching chair. $325. Call Frederica (520) 624-7118.

Yard Sales

Advertise your yard sale for free! Call (520) 547-3342 or email your ad to Jamie@DowntownTucson.org.

Health Services

Pregnant? Adoption is an option! Tucson couples who are certified by the court to adopt infants are eager to answer any questions you may have. Confidential. Call 745-2127 or 795-6511.

The Providence Institute offers professional and student Massage, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, Acupuncture & more. Professional & student treatments available. Over 50 yoga classes/week. Massage & Shiatsu School. Yoga Teacher Training Program. www.ProvidenceInstitute.com Please call (520) 323-0203.

Services

Advertise your service here for only $10 (35 words)! Call (520) 547-3342 or email your ad to Jamie@DowntownTucson.org.

Classes/Workshops

The Tucson Drawing Studio offers all levels of various drawing classes. Classes include various styles of printmaking, painting, 3 dimensional, drawing and more. 214 N. 4th Ave. Call (520) 620-0947 or visit www.TheDrawingStudio.org.

These gatherings encourage the playful and artistic unfolding of your Wild Woman. Please join us for the last Wednesday of each month, at the Ronstadt House, from 6:30—8:30pm. $15 donation. Please call Shelly Tait (520) 975-6425 to register.

Tucson Yoga has daily yoga classes for $5 each, located downtown. 121 E. 7th St. in the Orts building. Please call (520) 882-0597 or visit www.TucsonYoga.com for class and schedule details.

The Studio For Actors, 310 E. 6th St., a professional acting studio offers numerous classes as well as private sessions. Call Anna Risley at 881-2363 or log on at www.the-studio-for-actors.com for more information.

Adult dance classes: The DanceLoft offers Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet, Modern Jazz, Tap and Pilates. Located downtown at 61 E. Congress St., above Heart-Five. See www.TheDanceLoft.com or call (520) 250-4664.

Iyengar Yoga classes in Tucson’s historic Labor Temple, 267 S. Stone. Walking distance from Armory Park & Barrio Viejo. Small classes, individual instruction. Beginners, seniors, kids welcome! For more information, call (520) 205-2831, or drop in.

New Tucson Sobriety Support Group. Secular Organizations for Sobriety. Sundays, 8:00—9:30pm, 739 N. 4th Ave. Call Rick (520) 792-2604, or Gary (520) 323-1969. This group is an alternative to 12-step programs.

Adults! The Tucson Museum of Art School has summer evening workshops. Local artists will teach classes on painting, Japanese Calligraphy, ceramics and more! Call Sally Krommes (520) 624-2333, x 121 for schedules.

Art and wellness classes taught by exhibiting artists begin in July at Bohemia Gallery, 299 S. Park Ave. Offerings include drawing, decoupage, printmaking, aromatherapy, Feng Shui, jewelry, and recycled art. Please call Bohemia at 882-0800 for schedule and registration information.

Art in Reality offers free classes to youth ages 14-21. Classes include belly dance, yoga, DJ skool, jewelry and printmaking. Please call the Muse at (520) 792-6415.

Share your love of art with others! Become a Tucson Museum of Art Docent! Get involved with this dynamic and dedicated group of men and women! Classes start in October. Call (520) 624-2333 now to reserve your place!

WomanKraft Art Gallery’s July classes include Creative Bead Stringing, Paper Mache Masks, Drawing the Human Form, Watercolor Collage, Beeswax Candles and more. 388 S. Stone Ave. Please call (520) 629-9976 for more information.

Blow Glass! The Glass Studio offers classes in glassblowing, flame working, bead making, sandblasting, casting and more. All experience levels welcome. Visit our website at www.SonnoranGlass.com, call (520) 884-7814 or e-mail: SonoranGlass@yahoo.com.

Miscellaneous

Rio Productions will be holding auditions, two evenings in July, for ongoing professional projects throughout the season. Advanced performance and improvisational skills are required. Compensation paid per project. For information and an appointment, contact Barbara Zelano at Rio Productions: 325-4114

Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? The non-profit Microbusiness Advancement Center of Southern Arizona can help with business planning courses, counseling and microloans. Call 620-1241 or visit mac-sa.org for more information.

Pregnant? Adoption is an option! Tucson couples who are certified by the court to adopt infants are eager to answer any questions you may have. Confidential. Call 745-2127 or 795-6511.

Re-Threads Thrift Store welcomes the donation of sale-able clothing, shoes, and jewelry. Receipts are available upon request. Located at 66 E. Pennington St. The Clubhouse is open Monday—Thursday. Call (520) 884-5553.

Check out Scazz-Rik-Tobin, the monthly drama/comedy set in a surrealistic vein that airs on Channel 72, Access Tucson on Saturdays at 1pm and Tuesdays at 9pm.

Roommate Wanted

Advertise your 35-word Roommate Wanted ad here for free! Call (520) 547-3342 or email Jamie@DowntownTucson.org.

For Rent/Residential

Historic Barrio District - 2 bdrm 1925 adobe plus den. Restored wood floors, antique stove and fixtures. Lots of mesquite trees! 110 W. 21st St. $625/mo. Lease. 390-9587.
New ranch style barrio bungalow. Downtown/UA. Artistic and industrial. Spacious 1 bdrm, 1 ba. $665. 256-6586 or starkey0637@msn.com.

Barrio Viejo: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. The Good is that it is recently built with up to date wiring, modern heating, functional kitchen, closets, windows and doors. The Bad is that it was built in 1996 by the City of Tucson and isn’t a charming adobe. The Ugly is just the truth about it! $695/mo., 589 S. Main. Susie Deconcini, owner/agent: call 390-7100 for appointment.

Rent a REPP Original in Barrio Blue Moon. Contemporary integra block, polished concrete floors, metal accents. 3 bdrm, 2ba, walled yard, carport. $1125/mo. 603-4745.

Armory Park Classic. Charming Studio apt. Wood floors, A/C, parking, laundry, lease, $375/month. 600 S. 5th Avenue. Please call (520) 403-9213.

Large 2 bdrm house in Armory Park with fireplace, W/D hook-ups, covered parking, fenced yard, 201 E. 12th St. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094, Peach Properties. www.PeachProps.com.

Tastefully renovated. Elegantly detailed. Classic 1 bdrm, 1 ba w/ private entryways, wood floors, ceiling fans, new fixtures, spacious basements (can be used as art studios, workshops). Tucked away in historic neighborhood w/in walking distance to downtown, 4th Ave., UofA. Water included. $525/mo. 103 N. 2nd Ave., available 7-1 and 111 N. 2nd Ave. available now. Please call 991-1265.

$75 moves you into a 1 bdrm or 2 bdrm at Rio Nuevo Apartments. 410 N. Grande Ave. Call now! 628-1595. Peach Properties. www.peachprops.com.

Live/work space in Barrio Hollywood. Newly renovated 1 bdrm, 1 ba, full kitchen, huge open room, 1675sf, parking, covered patio, $650/mo. Call Anthony (520) 401-3110.

2 bdrm, 2 ba very charming and unique adobe apartments. Quiet with private patios, concrete floors, wood beam ceilings, washer and dryer, dishwasher. Near River/Campbell, 1301 E. Allen Rd. $750. 795-7491.

Brand new! TEP energy star 2 bdrm duplex. Fenced yard, dishwasher, washer/dryer, refrigerator with ice maker. $850/mo. 1118 S. 11th Ave. Call Julie, 808-4322 or Ruth, 388-9094. Peach Properties. www.peachprops.com.

1 and 2 bdrm apartments in historic downtown neighborhood, south of the Convention Center. $600—$725/mo. Call (520) 623-4091.

8 bdrm, 6 ba, house in Armory Park. 3400sf, available now. $2400/mo., pets negotiable, O/S parking, fenced-in yard, balconies, wood floors and high ceilings throughout, commercially or residentially zoned. Please call (520) 621-3689.

U/A Area: 1 bdrm apt w/private yard and private carport. Laundry hookups. Cute, quiet, nicely appointed. On Sequoia. $550/mo. Susie Deconcini, owner/agent. Call 390-7100 for appointment.

Armory Park 2-story elegance, spacious kitchen, balconies, high ceilings, European-style murals, central A/C and heat, wood/concrete floors, 2458sf, 125 E. 15th St. $2,200/mo. Call Beth, McElwain Co. (520) 465-6204.

Serene community in the beautiful west foothills. 1 bdrms start at $333, 2 bdrms at $579. 1 to 2 months free on 12—14 month leases. Near Pima West. AC, free water, high speed internet, 24-hour laundry. Call (520) 882-0363.

La Entrada - a beautiful community in the Heart of Downtown! We have 1 and 2 bdrm/2 ba loft apartments with spiral staircases. Please call for a tour, (520) 884-8284. “Expect to be impressed.”

1 and 2 bdrm 1880’s adobes available from $775/mo. on annual leases. High ceilings with Apache pine vigas and hand-hewn joists. Granite countertops and storage. Individual A/C, DSL, cable, and w/d hook-ups. (520) 270-2767.

Old, remodeled 1 bdrm adobe in historic neighborhood for rent. Shared washer, gas and water included, close to UofA. $600/mo. plus security deposit. Cat and motorcycles OK. Please call (520) 490-4548.

Cozy 1 bdrm apartment close to downtown, shares fenced yard with two others. $350/mo. 711 N. Anita. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094. Peach Properties, www.PeachProps.com.

3 bdrm, 1 ba near UofA, in historic neighborhood, 1200sf, A/C, W/D, water included, maintained yard, $990/mo. 1st, last, security. 242 N. 2nd Ave. Call (520) 740-1515.

Historic 1907 and 1930’s charming Armory Park 1 bdrm and studio apartments. Clean and well kept with wood floors. Area of 6th Ave/14th St. Call for availability, dates and more information (520) 798-6101.

Rare opportunity! Never a vacancy! 2 bdrm, 2 ba and den or 3 bdrm, 2 ba large very charming 4plex. Quiet with private patio, backyard, storage shed. Newly renovated washer/dryer hook-up and dishwasher. Pets welcome. Near River/Campbell. 1511 E. Limberlost. $995. 795-7491.

Space for Rent

Muse, 516 N. 5th Ave. Now offering its clay studio space for events. The 2,000sf studio features a kitchen and accessible bathroom. For information on event spaces, please call (520) 903-0918.

Retail/service/office space for rent on Broadway, just east of downtown, corner location, approx. 2300sf negotiable. Call Sandy (520) 882-8822.

Beautiful rental space available in historic warehouse at 121 E. 7th St. 2 movement studios, 1 visual artist space and a room ideal for massage, or editing. Please call (520) 624-3799, or email orts@orts.org.

Retail Space For Lease

Art studio at 6th Ave./6th St., $375/mo. + utilities. Call Patricia Schwabe, 603-6103.

Beautiful retail, studio or gallery space avail. immediately. Located just north of downtown, at 439 N. 6th Ave. 2700sf, great exposure, high ceilings, T1 lines. Please call Patricia at (520) 603-6103. Peach Properties. www.PeachProps.com.

51 N. 6th Ave. Prime downtown location. 3070sf, opposite Ronstadt Transit Center. High ceilings suitable for retail or office space. Price negotiable. Please call Hal Brown, (520) 628-7660.

Enclosed, lockable, garage spaces for rent. Also avail: Three storage units, 700sf, 1000sf, & 1500sf. Suitable for business storage. Concrete construction & elevator access. Please call Debra at Arizona Properties (520) 742-8615 or (520) 275-8910.

Office Space for Lease

135 N. Hoff Ave. Tiny railroad bungalow just north of the train depot. Super cute with wood floors and beautifully restored bathroom with a caboose in the back! $500/mo. 206-0650.

1100sf office available immediately. 439 N. 6th Ave. AC, high ceilings in historic building. Pervious use as an architect’s office. High speed internet available. Please call Patricia at (520) 603-6103. Peach Properties. www.PeachProps.com.

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

Office building for lease, with adjacent off-street parking. Located at 447 S. Meyer, just south of the Convention Center. 5 rooms, kitchenette, bathroom w/shower, handicap accessible. Call (520) 623-4091 for an appointment.

Functional office space leased by the room for $495/mo. Includes high-speed wiring, common areas, and parking. Newly renovated historic property projects classy image and is close to downtown. Please call owner/agent, (520) 296-2984.

1 East Congress offers exceptional 2nd floor space. Recently renovated. Offices can be designed and built to suit your specific the requirements. Please contact Tom Nieman, (520) 546-2728. www.picor.com

Spacious, high profile office space with lots of windows, balcony. Third floor of Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, 100 S. Church. 4850sf, $16.50/sf. Call Tom Nieman or Jenner Lockridge at PICOR Commercial Real Estate (520) 748-7100.

221 E. 6th St. Office/retail space for lease. 6500sf, $6500/mo. C3 zoning, 12’ ceilings. Historic Art Deco building with the possibility of 90 parking spaces. David Nichols Realty, (520) 624-0426, email: dnicholsrealty@qwest.net.

130 W. Cushing Street. 4,067 sf. Freestanding 2-story building. $17.50/sf modified gross. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

55 N. 6th Ave. 600—9500sf full floor or fully built out 4500sf floor with cubicles. Renovated historic building, with high ceilings. A 570-space parking lot is in construction next door. Please call Hal Brown, (520) 628-7660.

Loft style office space, 33 W. Congress St. 2nd story office space. Approximately 4,000sf, $14/sf. Tenant is responsible for all operating costs. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

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

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

97 E. Congress. Up to 22,000 sf available in the heart of downtown. $16/sf, full service. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

1202 E. Broadway. 1,417 sf office/loft space. $17.50/sf modified gross. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

UniSource Energy Tower, 1 S. Church Ave. Space available up to 20,000sf. $24/sf. Full service. Lease term: 5 to 10 years. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

131 E. Broadway Blvd. 2- story office building. 6200sf avail. Please call Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate, (520) 620-1833.

51 N. 6th Ave. Prime downtown location, 3070sf, opposite Rondstadt Transit Center. High ceilings, suitable for retail or office space. Price negotiable. Please contact Hal Brown, (520) 628-7660.

The Historic Depot, 400 E. Toole Avenue. Office, retail and restaurant space available immediately. . Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

Houses for Sale

Massive mud adobe hacienda on lush desert acre. One mile from UMC. Massive adobe walls and beamed 12’ ceilings. Colorful polished floors, beehive fire place, courtyards and fountains. Owner/agent. Beth Jones, Realty Executive, 977-6272.

4 bdrm, District 16, Orange Grove/Skyline area. $263,000. Patricia Esperilla, Peach Properties, patriciaesperilla@hotmail.com, 603-6103.

Historic landmark home built in 1903 for Harry Arizona Drachman as a doctors’ office. Hardwood floors, 11’ ceilings, courtyard, garage, great front porch. Separate 500sf walk-up studio/office. HO3 zoning. Bright and spacious. 345 S. 6th Ave. $392,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, 977-6272.

Former model home in downtown’s innovative, energy-efficient community. 3 bdrm, 2 ba home with open floor plan, great room, upgrades throughout. Priced below new construction at $265K. Call Erika O’Dowd, Long Realty, (520) 370-8899. MLS# 2404689.

Barrio Metalico is a unique opportunity to live in a contemporary loft space. Less than a mile from downtown and the university. Emphasizing light, space, high tech interior, private courtyard, off street parking, rain water harvesting, plumbed for solar hot water. Views of the Catalina Mountains. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, 977-6272.

Historically designed, high end, energy efficient hacienda with guest house. Smooth plaster finishes, 11’ ceilings, artistic windows, thick alder doors, scored concrete floors, colorful Mexican tile, beehive fireplace, courtyards, massive beamed ramada, fountain, unique fencing, rain water harvesting. $379,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, 977-6272.

Property For Sale

Jim’s Market: loft-like living in the urban center. Contemporary living space that can also be used as a studio workspace. 16’ tin pressed ceilings, concrete floors, shady ramada/patio, rain water harvesting, solar hot water. Many recent upgrades. $187,000. Beth Jones, Realty Executives, 977-6272.

160 E. Alameda, 14,760sf, $1.2 million. Great owner/user building. For more information, Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

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