Downtown Tucsonan

NOVEMBER 2003

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Meeting Notices

Arizona Historical Society’s 119th Annual Meeting, 949 E. 2nd Ave., Arizona Historical Society’s Museum. Saturday, November 8, registration begins at 8:30am. Reservations and pre-payment are required for the luncheon. Call AHS Membership Services at (520) 617-1158 for reservations and further information.

Small Business Commission, 255 W. Alameda, Mayor and Council Conference Room. Tuesday November 25, 4:00pm.

The Rio Nuevo Citizens Advisory Committee will not be holding a meeting in November.

Rio Nuevo Board meeting, 52 W. Congress. Wednesday, November 5, 6:00pm. Date subject to change. Please call (520) 791-5580.

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

TDA Executive Committee, 33 N. Stone, Suite 2100. Tuesday November 11 and 25, 9:00am. (520) 547-3338.

Downtown Neighborhoods Advisory Committee, 52 W. Congress. Tuesday November 4, 6:00pm. Call (520) 547-3338.

TEAM Commission meeting, Tucson Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday November 12, 5:30pm. Time and meeting place subject to change. Please call (520) 791-5071 to confirm.

Armory Park Historic Zone Advisory Board, 222 S. 5th Ave., Thursday November 20, 7:00pm.

Development Review Board, 255 W. Alameda, Mayor and Council Conference Room. Friday November 14, and Friday November 28, 7:30am.

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

Sign Code Advisory & Appeals, 201 N. Stone, County City Public Works, basement conference room C. Wednesday November 12, 1:30pm.

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

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

Call to Artists

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

Calling all artists! The Epic Café and the Pennington Street Market is interested in showing your original artwork/photography/sculpture. Monthly shows rotating on or about the first of each month. Contact Eric at 1-866-865-5097.

Help Wanted

Beowulf Alley Theatre Co. is currently accepting applications for a managing director. Position responsibilities to initially include:  Office organization, management, publicity, and fundraising. To schedule an interview and a tour of the facility, please send a letter and resume to: Beowulf Alley Theatre Co., 750 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705, or email: beowulfalley@aol.com.

Broadstone Real Estate is looking for a part-time receptionist to work mornings, 20 hrs/week. Must have good people and computer skills. Starting pay is $9.00/hour. Please call (520) 623-8111.

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

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

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

1990 Ford E150. $2400 obo. Great van for a band, work, vagabond or nice family. Call (520) 623-1424 for details.

For Sale

Used Red Brick - good shape, great for historic renovation project. 15 cents each. Please call (520) 891-9043.

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

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

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. Call (520) 940-3058.

Like-new Armstrong flute with case. Sounds beautiful. $150. Please call (520) 628-7006.

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

Yard Sales

Advertise your yard sale for free! Call (520) 547-3338 or email your ad to Ruby@downtowntucson.org .

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.

Second Fiddle Thrift Shop, 445 S. Stone. Half-price clothes for November! (520) 670-0186.

Classes/Workshops

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.

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.

The DanceLoft offers dance classes for adults in Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet andModern Jazz.  61 E. Congress Street, second floor of Heart-Five.  Please call (520) 250-4664 or see www.thedanceloft.com for more information.

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 (@ 15th St. & Stone Ave.) appreciates donations and profits support our music education program for area youth. 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

Find your roommate in the Downtown Tucsonan! Advertise here for free. Call (520) 547-3338 or email your ad to Ruby@downtowntucson.org .

For Rent/Residential

Large one bedroom apartment for rent in Historic Armory Park. Area of 6th Avenue and 14th Street. Redecorated, hardwood floors, high ceilings, appliances, laundry room, plenty of closet space, ceiling fans, clean, lots of trees. Close to Downtown, bus stop and U of A. $480/mo., security deposit, and application. Please call (520) 798-6101.

Armory Park studio guesthouse. First, last and deposit. $375/mo. Please call (520) 623-2657.

Tastefully renovated. Elegantly detailed. Classic one bedroom, one bath with private entryways, wood floors, ceiling fans, spacious basements (can be used as art studios, workshops). Tucked away in historic neighborhood within walking distance to downtown, 4th Avenue, UofA. Water included. $525/mo. 103 N. 2nd Ave. Now accepting applications. (520) 991-1265.

Large one bedroom apartment available downtown. Only $435/mo. 133S. 5th Avenue. Please call Julie (520) 808-4322, or Ruth (520) 388-9094, Peach Properties, www.peachprops.com

Brand new, historic looking, energy efficient, three bedroom, two bath home with yard, porches and parking. Near U of A/Downtown. Available 12/01/2003. Please call (520) 390-1588 for an appointment.

Share a house with one other quiet person in Milagro Cohousing.  $450/mo. includes utilities, use of pool, private room.  Situated on 43 acres with great views. New adobe home.  Please call (520) 297-4191.

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

Charming, clean Anne Victorian in historic Armory Park, in the area of 5th Avenue and 19th Street. Two bedroom, two bath, large yard, good security, pets OK, $950/mo. Please call (520) 792-6188.

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.

Rent by the room! Choose from $350 or $550/mo. Including common areas and parking. Very near to downtown. Beautiful property. Only three rooms left. Please call (520) 870-2984.

Armory Park Cottage. Wood floors, walk-in closet, off-street parking, pets OK, all utilities paid. $475/mo. Call Real Estate Direct (520) 623-5710.

Unique apartments and offices for rent in historic downtown district. Just south of the convention center. Various sizes to meet your needs. Please call (520) 623-4091.

Three bedroom house, air conditioning, 1300sf. Walled yard, pets OK. $690/mo. Please call Real Estate Direct (520) 623-5710.

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 house. Ceramic tile floors, fireplace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, covered patio option to buy. $790/mo. Call Real Estate Direct (520) 623-5710.

Space for Rent

Beautiful rental space available in historic warehouse at 121 E. 7th Street. 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

Beautiful retail, studio or gallery space available immediately. Located just north of downtown, at 439 N. 6th Avenue. 4700sf+, great exposure, high ceilings, T1 lines. Please call Patricia at (520) 603-6103.

Retail/gallery space in restored, historic Tophoy Building, 220 N. 4th Avenue. High ceilings, skylights, good street visibility. Neighbors include furniture stores and art galleries. Available January 1. 2,390sf, $1550/mo. Please call Stephen, (520) 884-1012.

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.! Please call Tim, (520) 349-5074 or (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: 9,780sf. Basement: 7,287sf. Roof access by elevator, passenger elevator and freight elevator. Two staircases. Alley access to Wells Fargo parking structure. Covered loading dock. Please call 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. Please call Bryan Hague, Bourn Partners, (520) 323-1005.

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. Please call (520) 624-7708.

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.

20,000sf in the heart of historic Congress Street Arts and Entertainment District at 33 and 11 S. 6th Avenue between Broadway and Congress. 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.

Office Space for Lease

Prime first floor office space at Historic 5th Avenue YWCA. 900sf. 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). Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. 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.

Full floors, suites from 500-9500sf. 55 N. 6th Ave. Hal Brown, Great Western Realty, (520) 628-7660.

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

Retail or office space available in the historic district at 526 N. 9th Ave. 400sf plus 160sf of shared space (kitchen and bathroom). Share yard with natural building materials showroom and education center. Off-street parking. $500/mo. Please call Josephine, (520) 312-2242.

Unique offices and apartments for rent in historic downtown district. Just south of the convention center. Various sizes to meet your needs. Please call (520) 623-4091.

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.

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

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

131 E. Broadway Boulevard. 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/RSF, Full Service. 3% annual increase. Lease Term: Three to seven years. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com

Amber Hill Properties, 123 S. Stone Ave. Private entrance and bath. Contact Hal Brown, (520) 628-7660.

UniSource Energy Tower, 1 S. Church Ave. Space available from 1394 sf to 2400 sf. $24/sf. Full service. Lease term: five to ten years. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. 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 Street and the possibility of 90 parking spaces. Please call David Nichols Realty, (520) 624-0426, email: dnicholsrealty@qwest.net

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

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

The Mac Arthur Building, 345 E. Toole Ave. at 5th Avenue. 4300sf, 2nd floor. Three to five year lease term. Please call 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 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/month ($15/rsf) including utilities. Tenant is responsible for janitorial services. Please call Buzz Isaacson, (520) 623-5133. BuzzIsaacson.com.

Houses for Sale

Two bedroom, one bath in the heart of Armory Park. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, courtyards. $169,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

A grand circa 1917 home with two studios in West University. $299,000. 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. Two adobe row houses in the Barrio, circa 1900s. Lots of funk and character. One has a guesthouse. From $179,900 to $199,900. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

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

Warehouse, live/work space, studios, old market with attached residence, adobe, all of the pizzazz, charm and possibilities in the heart of the barrio. $349,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Historic Armory Park house for sale. 1800sf fix-up, circa 1910. Double lot allows additional development. 825 South 3rd Avenue. $169,000. Please call Bill Chambers, Real Estate Services, (520) 628-7345.

Lots of charm and character in this house with a guest house. Hardwood floors, courtyard, very private. $159,000. 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, high end, energy efficient chic Barrio Hacidenda with guesthouse. Gated, courtyards, fountain, rain water harvesting, 11’ ceilings, scored concrete floors, colorful Mexican tile, fireplace. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. $379,000. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

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

Circa 1900 mud adobe with all the pizzazz and character of the barrio. Thick walls, 10’ ceilings, concrete floors, murals, fountain. $169,900. Please call Beth Jones, Realty Executives, (520) 977-6272.

Property for Sale

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

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