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Meeting Notices

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 100 N. Stone Ave., EOO Conference room. Tuesday, March 16, 5:30pm.

Mayor and Council meeting, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Chambers, City Hall 1st Floor. Monday, March 1, 15 and 22.

Need space for your meeting? The TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER has room for 30 to 1,000 people. 260 S. Church Ave. Please call (520) 791-4101.

Small Business Commission, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Chambers City Hall. Tuesday, March 23, 4:00pm.

Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission meeting, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Conference Room, City Hall 1st Floor. Wednesday, March 10, 12:00 Noon.

Downtown Neighborhoods Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress St. Tuesday, March 2, 5:30pm. Call (520) 547-3338.

It’s Happening Downtown, Inc. Board Meeting, 30 N. Church Ave., Fox Theatre offices. Thursday, March 18, noon. Call (520) 547-3338.

Armory Park Neighborhood Association meeting, St. Andrews Episcopal Church – corner of 5th Ave. and 16th St., Tuesday, March 9, 7:00pm.

TDA Executive Committee, 33 N. Stone Ave., suite 2100. Tuesday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 23, 8:00am. Call (520) 547-3338.

Armory Park Historic Zone Advisory Board, 222 S. 5th Ave., Thursday, March 18, 7:00pm.

The Rio Nuevo Citizens Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress St. Wednesday, March 3, 6:00pm. Date subject to change. Call (520) 791-5580.

The Rio Nuevo District Board meeting, 52 W. Congress St. Wednesday, March 10, 6:00pm. Date subject to change. Call (520) 791-5580.

Call to artists

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

All artists wanted!!! To show your original artwork/photography/mixed media/hangable sculptures/etc. For show or for sale. The less ordinary the better. Contact Michael at the Internet Convenience Store (276 E. Congress St.) at (520) 882-5566, or by email at ICSartwork@yahoo.com. Have a great day!

The town of Prescott Valley is launching a new public art project. Looking for durable, outdoor sculptures for loan to the town for exhibit at the Civic Center and Downtown Center from late May 2004 through May 2005. For applications and more information, please call (928) 759-3027 or email ArtattheCenter@pvaz.net. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 2.

The Muse Community Arts Center’s First Community Exhibition: “Celebrating all Muses: The People, Places and Sources of Inspiration”. All media. March 12-31 show. 24” x 36” max. for paintings, sculptures appx 3 ft cube, no erotica. $20 hanging fee. 10% of sales. DEADLINE: March 7, 5pm. Muse. 516 N. 5th Ave. 903-0918.

Calling all artists! The Epic Café and the Pennington Street Market are interested in showing your original artwork/photography/sculpture. Monthly shows rotating on or about the first of each month. Contact Eric at (866) 865-5097.

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed, a short form comedy improv troupe that performs five to ten times monthly, live and on television, is seeking out improvisational singers to add to our ranks. If you are able to come up with songs based on audience suggestions, or are interested in learning or perfecting this talent, please call (520) 245-5956 as soon as possible to set up an audition time. Thank you. www.UnscrewedComedy.com.

New gallery in town is looking for exceptional artists to show. Sculptures, painters, weavers, potters, glassworkers. Show me your creations. Must be prolific. Send your photos or slides to Studio 180, 180 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85701.

Call for auditions every Saturday from 3:00—6:00pm, singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, satirists, performance artists, mimes, magicians, puppeteers and anyone else who has theatrical talent is invited to audition for Wilde Superstar Search. Acoustic accompaniment or tape only. Call (520) 770-1000 for details. Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St.

Help Wanted

Would you like to help create the spectacular All Souls’ Procession that attracted over 4000 participants to downtown Tucson last year? Many Mouths One Stomach, the group that organizes the All Souls’ Procession, currently has both paid and volunteer positions available. Help make the parade happen: call Diane at 884-4744 or email diane@allsoulsprocession.org.

Professional employees/employers needed. BestJobsInTucson.com is Tucson, Arizona’s best place to find career information, post your resume or job description, review Tucson employment opportunities, find the perfect job or candidate. You can search our database for employers, job seekers and resumes... all in the Tucson area!

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona is looking for a full-time accountant. Log on to www.BestJobsinTucson.com for job details and how to submit your resume.

The University of Arizona in Tucson announces its search for Executive Director of UApresents. A dynamic, passionate, experienced Executive Director is needed to cultivate and expand the vision of creativity and excellence of UApresents, an acclaimed presenting program dedicated to artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and educational vitality. See complete position description at www.hr.arizona.edu/jobs.

The University of Arizona is looking for a Printing and Reproduction Specialist. Log on to www.BestJobsinTucson.com for job details and how to submit your resume.

Employment Wanted

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

Handyman: plywood, landscaping, plumbing, house intervention, some electric, drywall, painting and lamps. Please call (520) 304-4364 or (520) 304-1531.

Lessons

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

Musicians Wanted

Attention all musicians! Casbah Teahouse is booking shows. Call (520) 740-0393.

Autos For Sale

1979 Chevy water truck for sale. Great condition, runs well. Call (520) 218-2219.

For Sale

Like-new Armstrong flute with case. In great condition! $115. Please call (520) 628-7006.

1st edition, well cared for contemporary books. Call (520) 624-7118.

Yard Sales

Cool stuff cheap! 10am-3pm, 537 S. 4th Ave., Sunday, March 28.

Health Services

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 Please call (520) 323-0203.

Services

Tutor available for English and Spanish, all levels and ages welcome. Grammar and/or Conversation. University area preferred. Please call Erica for info. 730-0230

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.

Second Fiddle Thrift Shop, 445 S. Stone Ave. (520) 670-0186. Clothes half-price for March!

Classes/Workshops

WomanKraft Art Gallery provides free art and craft classes for low-income women over 55. March classes include creative bead stringing, tincture and oil making, drawing the human form, bookmaking, gel candels, collage, stained glass mosaic, plant drawing, beeswax candels and more. The public is welcome to attend these classes for a modest charge. 388 S. 6th Ave. Please call (520) 629-9976 for more information.

Dreamco Publishing presents Self-Publish or Perish: How to Publish Your Own Print and E-Books and Make Them Successful. The class is Wednesday, March 24, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, at Dreamco Studios, 910 S. 3rd Ave. To make reservations, call (520) 623-7202, email info@dreamco.com or visit www.DreamCo.com.

Do you want to help an adult learn how to read, write and speak English? Literary Voulnteers of Tucson offers a free orientation to learn how you can become a trained volunteer tutor on Wednesday, March 10, from 5:30—7:30pm. Please call (520) 882-8006 for more information.

Organic gardening classes forming. $35/4 hours. Held Mondays 7:00—9:00pm. Instructor: Esther Moore. Call (520) 320-1599.

The Tucson Drawing Studio offers all levels of drawing classes. Printmaking, watercolor, oil painting, pastel portraits, clay and various types of drawing classes are available to the public. 214 N. 4th Ave. Call (520) 620-0947 or visit www.TheDrawingStudio.org 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., second floor of Heart-Five. See www.TheDanceLoft.com or call (520) 250-4664.

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.

BLOW GLASS! The Glass Studio at the Sonoran Art Foundation offers classes in glassblowing, flameworking, beadmaking, sandblasting, casting and more. Workshops range from one-day to ten weeks; all experience levels welcome. For more info, visit our website at www.SonnoranGlass.com, call (520) 884-7814 or e-mail: SonoranGlass@yahoo.com.

Free consultations and workshops on time management. Our revolutionary time management system helps you formulate patterns for success. Heartly workshop on time management. Fee for materials. Please call (520) 419-6077.

Miscellaneous

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 9pm.

Tucson Symphony Woman’s Thrift Shop appreciates donations. Profits support our music education program for area youth. 15th St. and Stone Ave. Please call (520) 670-0186.

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.

Roommate Wanted

Room and private bath for rent in newly renovated home close to Downtown/UofA. $400/mo. + utilities. Available now. Please call (520) 881-9043.

For Rent/Residential

Studio apartment in duplex. Armory Park area, 316 S. Sixth Ave. $315/mo., all utilities included. Six month or one year lease. Negotiable back yard, fenced in, on-site parking, near bus routes. Please call (520) 621-3689.

Historic looking, energy efficient, three bedroom, two bath home with yard, porches and parking. Near UofA/Downtown. $925/mo. Call (520) 390-1588.

One and two bedroom apartments in historic downtown neighborhood south of Convention Center. $525—$725/mo. Please call (520) 623-4091 for an appointment.

Charming adobe house in Downtown Barrio Santa Rosa Historic District. Restored two bedroom, one bath with den, secure front porch, wood floors and high ceilings. Antique stove and fixtures, washer hook-up. Nice yard with lots of mesquite trees. No pets. Lease $650/mo. Call (520) 628-8363 for an appointment.

One bedroom apartment still available in remodeled adobe tri-plex with shared fenced yard. Located at 711 N. Anita. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094. Peach Properties, www.PeachProps.com

Historic Armory Park and 4th Avenue/Speedway area. One bedroom and studio apartments. Clean and well kept. Please call (520) 798-6101 for availability and more information, or email Palinco3@aol.com.

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.”

Three bedroom, two bath house for rent. Tile floors, fenced yard, $800/mo. Please call (520) 218-2219.

One and two bedroom 1880’s adobes available from $775/mo on annual leases. Meticulously restored courtyard townhouses as profiled on the cover of Tucson Lifestyle. High ceilings with Apache pine vigas and hand-hewn joists. Massive walls. Granite countertops and custom alder cabinetry. Tons of storage. Individual A/C, DSL, cable, and washer/dryer hookups. (520) 270-2767.

Old adobe in historic neighborhood: Apartment for rent. Carefully remodeled, well maintained, one bedroom. Shared washer, gas and water included, close to UofA, Pima CC, 4th Avenue and downtown. $600/mo. One year lease, security deposit of $125. Great neighbors, active neighborhood association, cool landlord. Cat and motorcycles OK. Please call (520) 490-4548.

Restored 1915 three bedroom home with some updated features. Washer/dryer, private driveway, fenced yard, $1195/mo. 619 S. 4th Ave. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094. Peach Properties, www.PeachProps.com.

Space for Rent

WomanKraft Art Center looking for artist, massage therapist or energy worker to rent 10X12 ft studio with a bathroom and closet. Separate, first floor, next to main building. Excellent cross-promotion possibilities for small business. $275/ 6 month lease. 388 S. Stone Ave. Call (520) 954-2004. Seen by appointment only.

Beautiful rental space available in historic warehouse at 121 E. 7th St. Two movement studios for classes/workshops/performances/parties, one visual artist space and a room ideal for massage, video or sound editing. Reasonable rates. Please call (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

One East Congress offers exceptional food courts and retail opportunities. Located in the heart of the Rio Nuevo District, the property takes advantage of a high daytime population. Features will include WI-FI service and a food delivery service. Professional office space will be available on the second floor. Storage is also available in the basement level. Please contact Andy Seleznov at (520) 546-2704, www.Picor.com.

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—625sf. Please call Bryan Hague, Bourn Partners, (520) 323-1005.

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

Retail/gallery space in restored, historic Tophoy Building, 220 N. 4th Ave. High ceilings, skylights, good street visibility. Neighbors include furniture stores and art galleries. 2,390sf, $1550/mo. Please call Stephen, (520) 884-1012.

Old Town Artisans (with seven shops and La Co20,000sf in the heart of historic Congress Street Arts and Entertainment District at 33 and 11 S. 6th Ave. between Broadway Blvd. and Congress St. Available in blocks of 2,500sf 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. Please call Steve Gibson, (520) 403-7804.

Old Town Artisans (next to La Cocina Restaurant) has retail space available with 539sf. It’s an excellent opportunity for a fine jeweler working on premises. Please call (520) 624-7708.

Beautiful retail, studio or gallery space available immediately. Located just north of downtown, at 439 N. 6th Ave. 5600sf, great exposure, high ceilings, T1 lines. Please call Patricia at (520) 603-6103. Peach Properties. www.PeachProps.com.

Office Space for Lease

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

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 St. and the possibility of 90 parking spaces. Please call David Nichols Realty, (520) 624-0426, email: dnicholsrealty@qwest.net

1200sf historically renovated office buildings for lease, with adjacent parking. Located at 382 S. Convent, and 447 S. Meyer, just south of the Convention Center. Larger spaces also available in the neighborhood. Please call (520) 623-4091 for an appointment.

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). Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

Make your move! 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.

Historic Brannen House, 343 W. Franklin (at Granada) 2750—5500sf (entire first and/or second floor) with share or all 12 parking spaces. $15/sf. Please call (520) 870-2047 or (520) 623-5464.

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.

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

The Mac Arthur Building, 345 E. Toole Ave. at 5th Ave. 2900sf, 2nd floor. Three to five year lease term. Please call Mark Biery, (520) 318-6635.

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

1 East Congress offers exceptional second floor space for a professional officeuser. Recently renovated and with new ownership, this building offers anexcellent opportunity for innovative, high quality space. Your office can bedesigned and built out to suit your specific the requirements. A new foodcourt is planned for the ground floor. Storage space is also available in thebasement level. Please contact Tom Nieman, (520) 546-2728. www.picor.com

UniSource Energy Tower, 1 S. Church Ave. Space available from 1394sf to 2400sf. $24/sf. Full service. Lease term: five to ten years. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

Historic barrio building has two offices for lease. Beautifully renovated, lofty ceilings, ceiling fans, dual cooling, corner fireplace, built-in bookshelves, custom paint with recently furnished reception area, grand conference room, full use kitchen, laundry, bathrooms. This stunning space would be perfect for legal or financial professional or person practicing healing or graphic arts. Offices have new electric and are pre wired for fully networked cable/dsl/phone system. $700/mo. Includes basic utilities except phone. Please call (520) 325-3234.

131 E. Broadway Blvd. Two Story office building. 6200sf available. Please call Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate, (520) 620-1833.

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

Exceptional two-story office building for lease, 4000sf, historic district across from Convention Center, well-designed spacious floor plan includes patio, kitchenette, and parking. Call (520) 623-4091.

Houses for Sale

These are two beautiful homes with guest houses. Two bedroom, two bath main house. One bedroom, one bath guest house. Breezeways, wrap-around porchways connect house with guest house. Hidden by desert vegetation. Each one is priced at $208,000 in the lively, lost barrio. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Just a few blocks from UofA, this three bedroom, one and one-half 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. Please call Jim, Chumbler’s Realty, (520) 294-7600. MLS# 2316269.

Located at 937 S. 3rd Ave., this art-deco like home was built by the seller’s father in Historic Armory Park. This is the first time it has ever been on the market. Carved beamed ceelings, hand-poured concrete floors with concrete baseboards, beehive fireplace in living room, spacious rooms—simply untouched. The yard is huge with mature fruit trees. $189,500. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Three bedroom, three bath house with large yard and carport. Swamp cooler and tile floors. Please call (520) 218-2219.

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

Only two of the Barrio Metalico Lofts are left. Contemporary, light, space, energy efficient, 15 foot ceilings, private courtyards, flexible floor plan, rainwater harvesting, METAL. Starting at $249,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

House wanted! Fix-up ok. Call (520) 327-1111.

Lively living in the Lost Barrio, at 1020 E. Miles St. Bright, open, spacious home is connected to guest house by breezeway. Wrap around porches separated with lush, thick desert vegetation. Very private and secluded. Guest house has full kitchen, one bedroom, 502sf, high ceelings, spacious, separate electric meters. $199,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

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