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1820 Oracle Show

1835 - 1893 North 11th Ave., Tucson, AZ  85705

One block east of Oracle and one block north of Mineral Co-op

January 27-February 12
Hours: January 27: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; January 29-February 12: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Mike New, (520) 622-6633; Fax (520) 792-2928;  Web site www.topgem.com

Wholesale only, dealer credentials required. Wheelchair accessible, ample parking (enough for 150 cars), entertainment and a buffet lunch provided on opening day.

22nd Street Show

600 22^nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85745

22^nd Street & I-10

January 26-February 12
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Lowell Carhart or Christine Coyle, (516) 818-1228;  Web site www.22ndstreetshow.com

Wholesale and retail. Free entry and free parking.

African Art Village

1134 S. Farmington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85713

I-10 & W. Starr Pass Blvd.

January 28-February 12
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: Charlotte Mack, (520) 869-7895; Web site http://www.africanartvillage.com/

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)

Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Main Entrance on S. Granada Ave.

January 31- February 5
Hours: January 31- February 4: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: AGTA, (800) 972-1162; Fax (800) 879-6259; Web site www.agta.org.

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

American Indian Exposition

Quality Inn Flamingo Ballroom
1300 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705

N. Stone Ave. & Drachman St.

January 30-February 15
Hours: January 30-February 14: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; February 14: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: Fred or Carole Synder; (520) 622-4900; Web site www.usaindianinfo.org

Demonstrations and artists change every 3 days during the show. Dances and food held at poolside. Music concert/jam sessions on Sundays.

Arizona Independent Warehouse Show

Gateway Business Park
3710 S. Park Ave., Units 705-707

January 23-February 11

Advance information: (303) 987-1296 or (303) 462-1173; Web site www.therockwarehouse.com

Wholesale only.

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Hotel Tucson City Center

Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites)
475 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.

January 28-February 11
Hours: January 28-February 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Mineral & Fossil Marketplace

1333 N. Oracle, Tucson, AZ 85705

N. Oracle Rd. & Drachman St.

January 28-February 11
Hours: January 28-February 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Quality Inn/Benson Highway

Quality Inn/Benson Hwy.
1025 E. Benson Hwy., Tucson, AZ 85713

Between Park Ave. & Ajo Way

January 28-February 11
Hours: January 28-February 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Ramada Limited

Ramada Limited
665 N. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N. Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.

January 28-February 11
Hours: January 28-February 10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information:  Martin Zinn Expositions, L.L.C., (505) 867-0425; Fax (303) 223-3478; Web site www.mzexpos.com

A Bead Carnival

3301 E. Pennsylvania Street, Tucson, AZ 85714

One block west of S. Palo Verde Rd. near Gem Mall.

January 21-February 11
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information:  (520) 907-5124; Web site www.abeadcarnival.com

The Best Bead Show

Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center
2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way & Forgeus Ave.

February 1-5
Hours: February 1: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; February 2-4: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 5: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: John Iannucci, (610) 909-2674; Web site www.bestbeadshow.com

Clarion Gem & Mineral Show

Clarion Inn (formerly LaQuinta)
750 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713

I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.

January 27-February 11
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Advance information: Web site www.gigmshows.com

Wholesale and retail/open to the public.

Create Your Style With Swarovski

Westin La Paloma
3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718

January 31-February 2
Showroom Hours: January 31 -February 1: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; February 2: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Advance information: (800) 388-8842; Web site www.create-your-style.com

Daily classes & demonstrations. Open to the public.

Executive Inn MIneral & Fossil Show

Best Western Executive Inn
333 W. Drachman St., Tucson, AZ 85705

January 28-February 1
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: (678) 447-1700;Website www.eimfs.com

Fine Minerals International

450 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

N Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort, formerly InnSuites)

January 29-February 12
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Daniel Trinchillo or Justin Eberhart, (917) 295-7141 or (520) 792-8500; Web site www.finemineral.com

Wholesale and open to the public.

Gem & Jewelry Exchange (GJX)

198 S. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

Main Entrance on Granada Ave.

January 31 - February 5
Hours: January 31 - February 5: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance Information: Gem & Jewelry Exchange, (520) 882-4200; Fax (520) 882-4203; Web site www.gjxusa.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required: resale license, business card and photo ID.

Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association (GLDA)

Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa
3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745

January 30-February 5
Hours: January 30-February 4: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: Claudia Clemente, (301) 795-0345; Web site www.glda.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; tax certificate, JBT number, and business card.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Gem Mall

4475 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 at Palo Verde Rd.

January 28-February 10
Hours: January 28-February 9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advance information: Margaret Hopson and Donna Lang, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; Website www.glwshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Holiday Inn/Holidome

Holiday Inn/Holidome
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 at S. Palo Verde Rd.

February 2-10
Hours: February 2-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Advance information: Margaret Hopson, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; Web site www.glwshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Globe-X Gem & Mineral Show

Days Inn/Convention Center
222 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ

January 27-February 12
(Jump start: January 26)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; Web site www.gigmshow.com

Wholesale and open to the public.

Granada Avenue Mineral Show

350 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701

Next to Hotel Tucson City Center

January 28-February 11
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Advance information: Harvey Siegel, (516) 623-3800

Grant Inn Gem & Mineral Show

Grant Inn (formerly Rodeway/Quality Inn Grant Rd.)
1365 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745

I-10 at Grant Rd.

January 28-February 10
Hours: January 28-February 9 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; February 10 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; Web site www.gigmshows.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license.

Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show

1010 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

I-10 & W. Starr Pass Blvd.

January 27-February 12
(Jump start: January 26)
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Main Tent hours 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Advance information: Piyush Patel; Web site www.gigmshow.com

Open to the public.

J.O.G.S. International Exhibits

Tucson Expo Center
3750 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714

I-10 & E. Irvington Rd.

January 27-February 7
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: J.O.G.S., (213) 629-3030: Fax (213) 629-3434; Web site www.jogsshow.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Free parking; free champagne brunch buffet daily.

Shuttle Info:
JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) to AGTA GemFaire (Tucson Convention Center) and back
Free limousine shuttles    
Luxury Route 

JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) to 22 Street Parking and back
Free limousine shuttles
Amber Route  

JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) to Congress Street Parking and back
Free limousine shuttles
Amber Route

JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) to Holidome/GemMall to Tucson Electric Park and back
Free shuttles
Cooper Route

Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Expo 2012/Michigan Street

3200 E. Michigan St., Tucson, AZ 85714

One block west of Palo Verde Rd.

January 28-February 12
Hours: January 28-February 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: Clifton J. Porter, (301) 430-0118; Web site www.jgmexpo.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Jewelry, Gem And Mineral Expo 2012/Simpson Street

601 W. Simpson St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Two blocks southwest of Convention Center.

January 28-February 12
Hours: January 28-February 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: Clifton Porter, (301) 430-0118; Web site www.jgmexpo.com

Open to the public.

Madagascar Minerals® Gem Show

Norcross-Madagascar Gallery
201 W. Lester St., Tucson, AZ 85705

W. Lester St. between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave.

January 20-February 13
(Jump start: January 18-19)
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: (520) 882-8884; Fax (520) 882-0053; Web site www.madagascarminerals.com

Wholesale buyer credentials required.

Main Avenue MIneral & Fossil Show

N. Main Ave. between Hotel Tucson City Center and the Grant Inn

January 28 - February 12
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Web site www.mainavegemshow.com 

Mineral & Fossil Co-op

1635 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705

N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel)

January 28-February 12
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Advance information: (310) 322-4043

Wholesale only.

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show

Riverpark Inn
350 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.

January 28-February 9
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: (310) 586-6816; Fax (310) 586-0771; Web site www.pueblogemshow.com

Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show

292 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.

January 28-February 12
(Jump start: January 27)
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Lynn Arriaga, (520) 743-0866; Fax (520) 743-0563; Web site www.rapariver.com

The Rock Show at Kino Sports Complex

Formerly the Tucson Electric Park RV Show

Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.

January 28-February 12
(Dealer Day: January 27)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Advance information: (800) 983-0133

To Bead True Blue

Doubletree Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

January 29-February 3
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Anna Johnson; (530) 274-2222; Fax (530) 274-2244; Web site www.tobeadtrueblue.com

The Tucson Bead Show

Doubletree Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

February 4-6
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Anna Johnson, (530) 274-2222; Fax (530) 274-2244; Web site www.thetucsonbeadshow.com

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Tucson Electric Park/Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd.

January 28-February 11
Hours: January 28-February 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: A.S. Shows, (520) 468-8383; Fax (520) 843-2090; Web site www.as-shows.com

Free parking, free shuttle service, food court, jewelry-making classes.

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™

Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701

Entrance on S. Church St. & Granada Ave.

February 9-12
Hours: February 9-11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance Information: TGMS, (520) 322-5773; Fax (520) 322-6031; Web site: www.tgms.org

Tucson Showplace

1530 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ 85713

S. Freeway Ave. & Starr Pass Blvd.

January 27-February 12
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Advance information: Veronica Woods, (262) 377-1181; Web site www.tucsonshowplace.net

The Westward Look Show

Westward Look Resort
245 E. Ina Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704

Half mile east of Oracle Road.

February 3-6
Hours: February 3-5: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 6: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance information: Dave Waisman, (509) 998-5987; Fax (509) 624-3534; Web site www.westwardminerals.com

Free admission and open to the public.

The Whole Bead Show

Windmill Inn
4250 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718

February 1-6
Hours: February 1-2: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 3: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; February 4-5: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advance information: (800) 292-2577; Web site www.wholebead.com

Admission free to all buyers upon registration.