Downtown Tucsonan

MAY 2004

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Meeting Notices

Information sessions for the new downtown charter school, City High, will take place on Wednesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 12 from 6:00—7:00pm, at 48 E. Pennington St.

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

Armory Park Neighborhood Association meeting, St. Andrews Episcopal Church – corner of 5th Ave. and 16th St., Tuesday, May 11, 7:00pm.

Downtown Neighborhoods Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress St. Tuesday, May 4, 6:00pm. Time subject to change. Call (520) 547-3338.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 100 N. Stone Ave., EOO Conference room. Tuesday, May 18, 5:30pm.

It’s Happening Downtown, Inc. Board Meeting, 30 N. Church Ave., Fox Theatre offices. Thursday, May 13, 5:00pm. Call (520) 547-3338.

Mayor and Council’s meeting, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Conference Room, City Hall 1st Floor. Monday, May 3, 10, 17, and 24. No meeting on the 31st (5th Monday).

Small Business Commission, 255 W. Alameda St., Mayor and Council Chambers City Hall. Tuesday, May 25, 4:00pm.

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

TDA Executive Committee, 33 N. Stone Ave., suite 2100. Tuesday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 25, 10:00am. Call (520) 547-3338.

The Rio Nuevo Board meeting, 52 W. Congress St. Wednesday, May 12, 6:00pm. Call (520) 791-5580.

The Rio Nuevo Citizens Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress St. Wednesday, May 5, 6:00pm. Call (520) 791-5580.

Call to Artists

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

New contemporary gallery downtown looking for concept creativity and craft. Specializing in modern imagery. All works ranging from figurative to abstract. Send photos or slides to Pheobe McDermott, 1224 N. Norton Ave., 85719, or call (520) 207-6697 for an appointment.

Arizona Theatre Company will hold general season auditions for actors for the 2004—2005 season, Friday, May 7 from 11:00—3:00 and 4:00—7:00 at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave., upstairs in the Rehearsal Hall. Call Jennifer Bazzell at (520) 884-8210 for an appointment.

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

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) or email at ICSartwork@yahoo.com.

Artists and crafters! The Annual SummerFest (July 24 & 25) is accepting applications. Spaces are indoors, at InnSuites, 425 N. Granada. Only hand-crafted items please. Contact Charidy Williams at (520) 622-1565.

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

Help Wanted

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.

The job announcement and application for teaching positions at City High School are posted at www.CityHighSchool.org. Applications are requested to be submitted by mid-May. Candidates will be interviewed in May and notified by mid-June.

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!

Employment Wanted

Certified caregiver with experience. CPR, First Aid and other training. Please call (520) 703-2219.

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) 703-2219.

For Sale

62 Schwinn Lowrider bicycle for sale. 16” rims and frame, real gold plated rims. Needs a few parts. Call Kris at (520) 578-0691.

Like-new flute and saxophone with case. In great condition! Please call (520) 628-7006.

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

Yard Sales

Converging Technologies is having a moving sale, in suite # 2200 in the Unisource Tower (1 S. Church Ave.). Thursday, May 13, from 8:00—2:00. Filing cabinets, furniture, computers, supplies, shelving and more will be for sale! Free gifts for the first 100 people!

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

Health Services

The Providence Institute offers Massage, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, Acupuncture & more. Professional and student treatments available. Over 50 yoga classes a 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

Second Fiddle Thrift Shop, 445 S. Stone Ave., will close on May 15th for the summer. Everything half price! Call (520) 670-0186. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Tutor available for English and Spanish, all levels and ages welcome. Grammar and/or conversation. University area preferred. Please call Erica for more information (520) 730-0230.

Classes/Workshops

This weekly gathering will help you to create a new vision of yourself and clear the emotional baggage that you’ve accumulated. Tuesdays in May at 6:00 pm, The Women’s Resource Center, 3265 N. Stone Avenue. Please call (520) 440-2505.

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.

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.

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.

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

WomanKraft Art Gallery’s May classes include Creative Bead Stringing, Glycerin Soapmaking, Life Drawing, Beeswax Candles and more. 388 S. 6th Ave. Please call (520) 629-9976 for more information.

The Microbusiness Advancement Center offers a no-cost orientation for individuals who are interested in starting a business or improving an existing business. 10 E. Broadway, Ste. #210. Contact (520) 620-1241, Admin@Mac-Sa.org.

The Muse Pottery offers youth and adult classes—hand building, wheel, sculpture and mosaic. Summer kids and teens clay camp begins May 24. For more information, or to register, please call Maxine at (520) 792-6415.

Emotional Freedom Techniques help remove resistance to exercise and eating properly. This month long class is held on Wednesdays in May at 6:00 pm, at the downtown YMCA. Contact (520) 440-2505, triskel@mac.com.

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.

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 offers classes in glassblowing, flameworking, beadmaking, 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.

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 various drawing classes. May classes include watercolor, monoprint, Au Plein Air, Narrative Sketchbook and more. 214 N. 4th Ave. Call (520) 620-0947 or visit www.TheDrawingStudio.org.

Miscellaneous

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.

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.

For Rent/Residential

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

Armory Park Classic. Charming Studio apartment. Wood floors, A/C, parking, laundry, lease, $365/month. 600 S. 5th Avenue. Please call (520) 403-9213.

One bedroom duplex located at 638 N. 1st Ave. Hardwood floors, fireplace, A/C, small yard, walk-in closets, $575/mo. Please call Suzie Deconcini, (520) 390-7100.

2 bdrm house with carport, fenced yard, pets OK, $525/mo. Also 2 bdrm house w/ ceramic tile carport, loft, fireplace, covered porch, $650/mo. Also 2 bdrm house, all utilities paid, fenced yard for pets, $595/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

Housesitter needed for renovated historic two bedroom home near UofA. Oak floors, high ceilings, modern kitchen, gated parking. Deposit, references needed. $375/mo. Call (520) 440-9880.

402 N. Meyer, a two-bedroom, brick Victorian with blue trim, landscaped, with an enclosed, covered porch, $1250/mo. Please call Skip Stoler, (520)327-0009.

1 bdrm guest house with A/C, washer/dryer, fenced yard, covered patio, pets OK, $375/mo. Also 1 bdrm guest house with A/C, ceramic tile, all utilities paid, washer/dryer, fenced yard, $500/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

Eight bedroom, six bath, house in Armory Park. 3400sf, available July 1. $2999/mo., pets negotiable, on-site parking, fenced-in yard, balconies, hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout. Please call (520) 621-3689.

Like new three bedroom, two bath with fire place, dishwasher, washer/dryer, near U of A and shopping. $950/mo. Please call (520) 240-7885.

Armory Park 1 bdrm, one ba cottage with tile floors, fenced yard, pets OK, water paid, $295/mo. Also 1 bdrm, one ba cottage with stove, fridge. Water paid, no lease, $425/mo. Also 1 bdrm with A/C, fenced yard, pets OK, $430/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

Remodeled two bedroom, one bath duplex in Barrio Historico. 1000sf. Gourmet kitchen, new A/C with gas heat, washer/dryer, private yard, off street parking behind a solar powered gate. Pet possible. $995/mo. Please call (520) 884-5122.

Large two bedroom house in Armory Park. Washer/dryer hook-ups, covered parking, fenced yard, 201 E. 12th St. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094, Peach Properties. www.PeachProperties.com.

2 bdrm, 2 ba on private acre boarding Tucson Mountain Park. Paved road, carport, washer/dryer, lush desert! Gorgeous views! Near bike and horse trails. $770/mo. Also - 2 bdrm, one bath. $560/mo. Call (520) 440-9880.

3 bdrm, 2 ba house with A/C, carport, walled yard, $850/mo. Also 3 bdrm house with wood floors, garage, dining room, ceiling fans, fenced yard, $1000/mo. Also 3 bdrm with fireplace, A/C, fenced yard, water paid, $750/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

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

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

Old, remodeled one-bedroom 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.

4 bdrm, 4 ba with A/C, family room, fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, newly remodeled fence, $1600/mo. Also 4 bdrm, 2 ba with wood floors, fireplace, washer/dryer, $1200/mo. Also 4 bdrm, 2 ba with pool, double garage, fenced for pets, 2,300sf, $1250/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

Three bedroom, two bath house for rent. Tile floors, fenced yard, $800/mo. Please call (520) 703-2219.

One and two bedroom 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 washer/dryer hookups. (520) 270-2767.

Cozy one-bedroom apartment close to downtown, shares fenced yard with two others. $375/mo. 711 N. Anita. Call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094. Peach Properties, www.PeachProps.com.

8 bdrm, 6 ba house with A/C, wood floors, den, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fenced yard, $2750/mo. Also 6 bdrm, 4.5 ba, double garage, washer/dryer, $2400/mo. Also 5 bdrm house with wood/concrete floors, Arizona room, fireplace, washer/dryer, $1275/mo. Call Real Estate Direct, (520) 623-5710.

Charming two bedroom, one bath adobe house in Downtown Barrio Santa Rosa Historic District. Secure front porch, wood floors and high ceilings. No pets. Lease $650/mo. Call (520) 628-8363 for an appointment.

Space for Rent

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

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 Space For Lease

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

La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave. Colorful buildings around a festive plaza near Tucson Convention Center, Radisson Hotel, government centers. Spaces available from 129—625sf. Please call Bryan Hague, Bourn Partners, (520) 323-1005.

33 and 11 S. 6th Ave. between Broadway Blvd. and Congress St. Available in blocks of 2,500sf to 12,000sf. Ideal for market, retail, restaurant, office or large studio space. Please call Steve Gibson, (520) 403-7804.

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.

Enclosed, lockable, garage spaces for rent. Also available: 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.

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, $1350/mo. Please call Stephen, (520) 884-1012.

Office Space for Lease

Charming one-room office with storage located in the historic Geronimo Plaza in Main Gate Square, overlooking the fountain and courtyard, with mountain views. Currently under renovation; will be available Summer 2004. Please call (520) 622-8613 for rates and other information.

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

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

Loft style office space, 32 N. Church Ave. Second story historic space. Access to the first floor conference room. Approximately 1,800sf, $20/rentable sf, tenant to pay utilities and janitorial. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

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.

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. Second 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.

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, Chapman Lindsey CRES (520) 747-1000, ext. 109.

W. Alameda St. Single story building. There are eleven individual offices, a conference room, attractive outdoor patio. 3,849 rentable sf, $4,811.25/mo. 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: Three to seven years. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. www.BuzzIsaacson.com.

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) 747-4000.

1 East Congress offers exceptional second 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

UniSource Energy Tower, 1 S. Church Ave. Space available up to 20,000sf. $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. Lofty ceilings with fans, corner fireplace, grand conference room, full use kitchen, laundry, bathrooms. Offices are pre wired for fully networked cable/dsl/phone system. $700/mo. 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.

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.

Houses for Sale

Former model home in downtown’s innovative, energy-efficient community. Three bedroom, two bath home with open floorplan, greatroom, upgrades throughout. Priced below new construction at $265,000. Call Erika O’Dowd, Long Realty, (520) 918-1661. MLS# 2404689.

New 2024sf duplex near Lost barrio. Stained concrete floors, central a/c, off-street parking, fenced yard. Available June 1. 501 S. Freemont Ave., $206,000. Please call (520) 977-6335.

Three bedroom, one and one-half bath home. A/C, wood floors, laundry room. 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.

Only two of the Barrio Metallica Lofts are left. Energy efficient, 15 foot ceilings, private courtyards, 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.

1020 E. Miles St. Bright, open, spacious home is connected to guest house by breezeway. Wrap around porches separated with lush, thick desert vegetation. Has guest house. $199,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

937 S. 3rd Ave. Built by the seller’s father in Historic Armory Park. Hand-poured concrete floors, beehive fireplace, spacious rooms. The yard is huge with mature fruit trees. $189,500. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Two bedroom, two bath main houses. One bedroom, one bath guest house. Breezeways, wrap-around porch ways connect house with guest house. Each one is priced at $208,000. 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, energy efficient Barrio Hacidenda with guesthouse. Gated, courtyards, fountain, rain water harvesting, high ceilings, concrete floors, Mexican tile. Three bedroom, three bath. $359,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Property for Sale

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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