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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE

2011 TUCSON SHOWCASEGEMS MINERALS JEWELRY FOSSILS METEORITES BEADS

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COMPLETE SHOW INFO, MAPS, FLOORPLANS ALPHABETICAL DEALER-EXHIBITOR LIST RESTAURANT GUIDE SHUTTLE ROUTE UPDATES EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

TABLE OF CONTENTS21.................2011 Shuttle Route Information TUCSON IN SPACE 48................. A Meteor Tale: Almahata Sittas Journey From Sudan to the Tucson Show 54................. Tucsons Moon Tree: One of Only 25 Recognized Outer Space Seedlings 56.................Kitt Peak National Observatory

2011 EZ-LISTS22.................Shows in Order By SHOW NAME 24.................Shows in Order By SHOW VENUE 26.................Shows in Order By SHOW DATE 28.................Shows in Order By SHOW CALENDAR 29.................Shows in Order By MAP NUMBER 141...............Shows in Order By SHOW CODE

2011 TUCSON SHOW MAPS30.................Full Tucson Show Map 32.................Oracle Corridor Detail Map 33.................Central Tucson Detail Map 34.................South Tucson Detail Map 37.................Tucson EZ-Guide Subscriptions

60.................The EZ-Guide to Tucson Restaurants 68.................Gem Show Press Releases 74-132 .........2011 Show Information & Floorplans 142-181 ....... 2011 Tucson Show Dealer-Exhibitor List 184............... Dont Miss the 2011 Denver Fall Gem Shows 186............... 2011 Tucson EZ-Guide Advertiser Index

ARTICLES & FEATURES40................. My Global Classroom: The Gem and Mineral Wonderland That Is Tucson 44................. Amber: From Bronze Age Icon to Mass Market Product

THE XPO PRESS TEAMBrad and Nancy Hicks Publishers/Editors Christine Murphy, Geoffrey Notkin Graphic Designers Lisa Marie Morrison, Alec Corday Writers Suzanne Morrison, Alec Corday, Nancy Hicks, Leigh Anne Callisto, Geoffrey Notkin, Ryszard Krukowski, Ramey Aggarwal Photographers Matt Jones Keeper of Our Website Debbie Lewis Keeper of Our Databases Robyn Hawk Keeper of the Our Social Network Susan Branson, Karl Firor Keepers of Our Books Dave, Donna, Sheila at Publication Printers Our Printer Jesus Christ Source of Our HopeFRONT COVER: Design by Stanegate Studios. Cover photos by Suzanne Morrison, taken during 2010 in Tucson. Horizontal photo in center is the Mission San Xavier del Bac,1950 W. San Xavier Road in Tucson, open to the public for visits 7:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. Other photos, clockwise from top left: Turquoise cabochons; handpounded silver pendant by Lisa Marie Morrison of Sirocco Design; coral beaded bracelets; large quartz crystal; detail of large fossil ammonite from Madagascar; and workshop of Mark Ramsour, Tucson silversmith.

Photo: Suzanne MorrisonThe Tucson EZ-Guide is published by Xpo Press, Inc., P.O. Box 740864, Arvada, CO 80006, USA; toll-free (877) 621-6143; International (720) 946-2808; fax (303) 428-5592; support@ xpopress.com; www.xpopress.com. 40,000 copies of the Tucson EZ-Guide were printed for the 2011 Tucson gem, mineral and fossil showcase. Dealer listings, oorplans and show information are published free-of-charge; display advertising is paid. Please contact Brad Hicks, the publisher, if you, your Tucson show, or your business would like to be included in any Xpo Press show program. Ad rates and online samples of our publications are available at www.xpopress.com.

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2011 SHUTTLE ROUTE INFORMATIONShuttlesBecause the GemRide shuttle service was funded by state money to ease transit during the I-10 Widening Project, which has now been completed, the service has been discontinued by the Arizona Department of Transportation. However, many shows will be running their own shuttles. The AGTA GemFair will offer a free shuttle service between the Tucson Convention Center and most AGTA Preferred Hotels. Service runs from 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Schedules will be posted in the lobbies of each participating hotel during AGTA GemFair. For a list of AGTA Preferred Hotels, visit www.agta.org. There will also be a free limousine service running between the JOGS Show at the Tucson Expo Center and the AGTA GemFair at the Convention Center from February 1 through February 6 from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. daily. Free limousines will also run between the JOGS Show and the G&LW Show at the Holiday Inn/Holidome from February 3 through February 8. Below is a list of the shuttles sponsored by various shows in Tucson and their stops around the shows. Blue Route Stops: Gem Mall, Holidome, and Simpson Street Parking HUB Sponsored by: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Copper Route Stops: Tucson Electric Park, Holidome, Tucson Expo Center Dates & times: January 29 through February 2, 10-6 daily Sponsored by: Tucson Electric Park and J.O.G.S. International Green North Route Stops: Grant Inn (formerly Rodway/Quality Inn) and Simpson Street Parking HUB Sponsored by: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Gold Route Stops: Loop #1, Howard Johnson, La Quinta Inn, Tucson Showplace, 22nd St. Parking, Simpson Street Parking HUB, Congress St. Parking, Days Inn, Riverpark Inn. Loop #2, 22nd St. Parking, Executive Inn, Norcross-Madagascar, Mineral & Fossil Coop, Congress St. Parking, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, La Quinta Inn, Tucson Showplace. Sponsored by: Globe-X, Executive Inn, Norcross-Madagascar, Tucson Showplace, and Mineral & Fossil Co-op Purple Route Stops: Windmill Inn to Simpson Street Parking HUB and Windmill Inn to Holidome Sponsored by: The Whole Bead Show Red Route Stops: Red Route #1, Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites) to Ramada Limited Red Route #2, Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites) to Quality Inn Red Route #3, Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites), Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, and Ramada Limited. Sponsored by: Martin Zinn Expositions Ruby Express Route Stops: Tucson Expo Center, Howard Johnson, Tucson Electric Park Sponsored by: Tucson Electric Park, J.O.G.S. International, Globe-X, and Norcross-Madagascar True-Blue (Turquoise) Route Stops: Doubletree, Gem Mall, Holidome and Doubletree, Tucson Convention Center, and Simpson Street Parking Hub Dates & times: January 30-February 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sponsored by: To Bead True Blue/ The Tucson Bead Show Best Bead Show Route Stops: Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center, Holidome/Gem Mall Sponsored By: The Best Bead Show Parking Limited parking is available at shows around Tucson, and parking will continue to be available at the Parking Hubs. Parking Hubs are located at 22nd Street and I10 Frontage Rd. (east side), Congress Street and I-10 Frontage Rd. (west side), and the Tucson Expo Center on East Irvington Rd.21

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EZ-LIST SHOWS IN ORDER BY SHOW NAMEShow Name1820 Oracle Wholesale Show 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show African Art Village AGTA GemFair Tucson American Indian Exposition Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Best Bead Show, The Fine Minerals International, The G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show GJX Gem & Jewelry Show GLDA Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show Globe-X Gem Show Granada Avenue Mineral Show Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show JG&M Exposition - Michigan Street JG&M Exposition - Simpson Street JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show La Quinta Gem & Mineral Show Madagascar Minerals Gem Show Main Avenue Mineral & Fossil Show Mineral & Fossil Co-op Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show Rock Warehouse Wholesale Show, The Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show To Bead True Blue Tucson Bead Show, The Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Showplace Westward Look Mineral Show Whole Bead Show, The

Show VenueTop-Gem Minerals Buildings 22nd Street Tent African Art Village Tents Tucson Convention Center Flamingo Hotel Ballroom Hotel Arizona Hotel Tucson City Center Mineral & Fossil Marketplace Quality Inn Ramada Ltd. Hotel Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center Fine Minerals Intl. Building Gem Mall Grant Inn Holiday Inn/Holidome GJX Tents Starr Pass Marriott Days Inn/Convention Center Granada Ave. Tent Howard Johnson Hotel JG&M Building/Tents JG&M Tent Tucson Expo Center La Quinta Inn Norcross-Madagascar Building Main Ave. Building/Tents Mineral & Fossil Co-op Riverpark Inn Rapa River Tents Rock Warehouse Rock, Gem & Lapidary Building/Tents Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Kino Sports Complex Tents Kino Sports Complex (East) Tucson Convention Center Tucson Showplace Buildings Westward Look Resort Windmill Inn

Address1835-1893 N. 11th Ave. 22nd St. & I-10, NE corner 1134 S. Farmington Rd. 260 S. Church St. 1300 N. Stone Ave. 181 W. Broadway Blvd. 475 N. Granada 1333 N. Oracle Rd. 1025 E. Benson Hwy. 665 N. Freeway Ave. 2805 E. Ajo Way 450 N. Granada Ave. 4475 S. Country Club Rd. 1365 W. Grant Rd. 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. 198 S. Granada Ave. 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 222 S. Freeway Ave. 350 N. Granada Ave. 1010 S. Freeway Ave. 3300 E. Michigan St. 601 W. Simpson St. 3750 E. Irvington Rd. 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 201 W. Lester St. 1223-1243 N. Main Ave. 1635 North Oracle Rd. 350 S. Freeway Ave. 292 S. Freeway Ave. 5825 S. Palo Verde 1201 N. Main Ave. 445 S. Alvernon Way 445 S. Alvernon Way 2500 E. Ajo Way 2800 E. District St. 260 S. Church St. 1530 S. Freeway Ave. 245 East Ina Rd. 4250 N. Campbell Ave.

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EZ-LIST SHOWS IN ORDER BY SHOW VENUEShow Venue22nd Street Tent African Art Village Tents Days Inn/Convention Center Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Fine Minerals Intl. Building Flamingo Hotel Ballroom Gem Mall GJX Tents Granada Ave. Tent Grant Inn Holiday Inn/Holidome Hotel Arizona Hotel Tucson City Center Howard Johnson Hotel JG&M Building/Tents JG&M Tent Kino Sports Complex (East) Kino Sports Complex Tents Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center La Quinta Inn Main Ave. Building/Tents Mineral & Fossil Co-op Mineral & Fossil Marketplace Norcross-Madagascar Building Quality Inn Ramada Ltd. Hotel Rapa River Tents Riverpark Inn Rock Warehouse Rock, Gem & Lapidary Building/Tents Starr Pass Marriott Top-Gem Minerals Buildings Tucson Convention Center Tucson Convention Center Tucson Expo Center Tucson Showplace Buildings Westward Look Resort Windmill Inn

Show Name22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show African Art Village Globe-X Gem Show To Bead True Blue Tucson Bead Show, The Fine Minerals International, The American Indian Exposition G&LW Tucson Gem Show GJX Gem & Jewelry Show Granada Avenue Mineral Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show JG&M Exposition - Michigan Street JG&M Exposition - Simpson Street Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Best Bead Show, The La Quinta Gem & Mineral Show Main Avenue Mineral & Fossil Show Mineral & Fossil Co-op Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Madagascar Minerals Gem Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show Rock Warehouse Wholesale Show, The Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show GLDA Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show AGTA GemFair Tucson Tucson Gem & Mineral Show JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show Tucson Showplace Westward Look Mineral Show Whole Bead Show, The

Address22nd St. & I-10, NE corner 1134 S. Farmington Rd. 222 S. Freeway Ave. 445 S. Alvernon Way 445 S. Alvernon Way 450 N. Granada Ave. 1300 N. Stone Ave. 4475 S. Country Club Rd. 198 S. Granada Ave. 350 N. Granada Ave. 1365 W. Grant Rd. 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. 181 W. Broadway Blvd. 475 N. Granada 1010 S. Freeway Ave. 3300 E. Michigan St. 601 W. Simpson St. 2800 E. District St. 2500 E. Ajo Way 2805 E. Ajo Way 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 1223-1243 N. Main Ave. 1635 North Oracle Rd. 1333 N. Oracle Rd. 201 W. Lester St. 1025 E. Benson Hwy. 665 N. Freeway Ave. 292 S. Freeway Ave. 350 S. Freeway Ave. 5825 S. Palo Verde 1201 N. Main Ave. 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 1835-1893 N. 11th Ave. 260 S. Church St. 260 S. Church St. 3750 E. Irvington Rd. 1530 S. Freeway Ave. 245 East Ina Rd. 4250 N. Campbell Ave.

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Show NameMadagascar Minerals Gem Show Rock Warehouse Wholesale Show, The 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show Globe-X Gem Show Granada Avenue Mineral Show Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show La Quinta Gem & Mineral Show 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show African Art Village Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show Tucson Showplace Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show JG&M Exposition - Michigan Street JG&M Exposition - Simpson Street Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Main Avenue Mineral & Fossil Show Mineral & Fossil Co-op Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show To Bead True Blue Fine Minerals International, The American Indian Exposition Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry Show GLDA Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show AGTA GemFair Tucson GJX Gem & Jewelry Show Best Bead Show, The Whole Bead Show, The G&LW Tucson Gem Show Westward Look Mineral Show Tucson Bead Show, The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

Show VenueNorcross-Madagascar Building Rock Warehouse 22nd Street Tent Tucson Expo Center Days Inn/Convention Center Granada Ave. Tent Howard Johnson Hotel La Quinta Inn Top-Gem Minerals Buildings African Art Village Tents Rapa River Tents Rock, Gem & Lapidary Building/Tents Tucson Showplace Buildings Riverpark Inn Gem Mall Grant Inn JG&M Building/Tents JG&M Tent Hotel Tucson City Center Mineral & Fossil Marketplace Quality Inn Ramada Ltd. Hotel Main Ave. Building/Tents Mineral & Fossil Co-op Kino Sports Complex Tents Kino Sports Complex (East) Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Fine Minerals Intl. Building Flamingo Hotel Ballroom Hotel Arizona Starr Pass Marriott Tucson Convention Center GJX Tents Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center Windmill Inn Holiday Inn/Holidome Westward Look Resort Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Tucson Convention Center

Address201 W. Lester St. 5825 S. Palo Verde 22nd St. & I-10, NE corner 3750 E. Irvington Rd. 222 S. Freeway Ave. 350 N. Granada Ave. 1010 S. Freeway Ave. 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 1835-1893 N. 11th Ave. 1134 S. Farmington Rd. 292 S. Freeway Ave. 1201 N. Main Ave. 1530 S. Freeway Ave. 350 S. Freeway Ave. 4475 S. Country Club Rd. 1365 W. Grant Rd. 3300 E. Michigan St. 601 W. Simpson St. 475 N. Granada 1333 N. Oracle Rd. 1025 E. Benson Hwy. 665 N. Freeway Ave. 1223-1243 N. Main Ave. 1635 North Oracle Rd. 2500 E. Ajo Way 2800 E. District St. 445 S. Alvernon Way 450 N. Granada Ave. 1300 N. Stone Ave. 181 W. Broadway Blvd. 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 260 S. Church St. 198 S. Granada Ave. 2805 E. Ajo Way 4250 N. Campbell Ave. 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd. 245 East Ina Rd. 445 S. Alvernon Way 260 S. Church St.


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Show Name1820 Oracle Wholesale Show 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show African Art Village AGTA GemFair Tucson American Indian Exposition Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Best Bead Show, The Fine Minerals International, The G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show GJX Gem & Jewelry Show GLDA Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show Globe-X Gem Show Granada Avenue Mineral Show Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show JG&M Exposition - Michigan Street JG&M Exposition - Simpson Street JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show La Quinta Gem & Mineral Show Madagascar Minerals Gem Show Main Avenue Mineral & Fossil Show Mineral & Fossil Co-op Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show Rock Warehouse Wholesale Show, The Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show To Bead True Blue Tucson Bead Show, The Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Showplace Westward Look Mineral Show Whole Bead Show, The

Show VenueTop-Gem Minerals Buildings 22nd Street Tent African Art Village Tents Tucson Convention Center Flamingo Hotel Ballroom Hotel Arizona Hotel Tucson City Center Mineral & Fossil Marketplace Quality Inn Ramada Ltd. Hotel Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center Fine Minerals Intl. Building Gem Mall Grant Inn Holiday Inn/Holidome GJX Tents Starr Pass Marriott Days Inn/Convention Center Granada Ave. Tent Howard Johnson Hotel JG&M Building/Tents JG&M Tent Tucson Expo Center La Quinta Inn Norcross-Madagascar Building Main Ave. Building/Tents Mineral & Fossil Co-op Riverpark Inn Rapa River Tents Rock Warehouse Rock, Gem & Lapidary Building/Tents Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Kino Sports Complex Tents Kino Sports Complex (East) Tucson Convention Center Tucson Showplace Buildings Westward Look Resort Windmill Inn

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The entrance to Riverpark Inn always displays the largest crystals in Tucson

Unable to stop dreaming of the small portion of the show we saw during the eld trip, the next week I took early leave (O.K., I ditched class) from Ms. Schwrickwraths sixth-period typing class at Tucson High Magnet School to walk the I-10 Frontage Road shows. Whoa! Where did all these marvelous people and wonderful items come from? I was astonished. Long story short, I never missed another gem show, even if it was only for a quick visit; and for that matter, Im still typing. Ms. S. would be pleased. Jump forward a decade and you nd me still wandering the gem shows; this time as a small-time buyer of beads and gift items. Nothing big, no giant price tag attached to any of the purchases, but I focused on learning to be a savvy shopper. I stopped and talked to any random stall owner that would give me the time of day. Dusty opal miners from Australia set-up in the dirt lot behind Tucson Electric Park, Afghani antique dealers at the Rodeway, Indian gem dealers, Brazilian amethyst miners, Argentinean meteorite dealers all became teachers in this global classroom. The vendors had the expertise in their goods that only hands-on experience in the eld instills. Always a quick study, I learned early-on to decipher when I was being sold a line, after a costly mistake or two. If the merchandise didnt feel authentic, I knew to ask the important questions, Is this material heat treated, dyed, fabricated, etc. The international crowds at the gem and mineral shows make it feel as if40

you are roaming a marketplace in a constantly changing stream of nations and it seems as if I have visited the world ten times over. Sunny afternoons were spent walking the Frontage Road, shopping with family and friends, giving two-cent tours ofThe Rapa River Show

Photos by Nancy Hicks and Suzanne Morrison

By Lisa Marie Morrison

The gem and mineral wonderland that is Tucsonor many years I had the fun fancy of exploring the Tucson gem and mineral shows simply for pleasure. My rst gem show experience was a high school eld trip to see the main show, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show at the Tucson Convention Center. I remember being dumbfounded,

CLASSROOM:excited and intrigued by this vast new mineral world. The Convention Center was lled with color, gorgeous precious gems, unbelievable mineral creations brought from underground; there were miners, shysters, gem peddlers, foreigners, new smells and sites and sounds. For a townie it was the most inspiring adventure available to a Tucson teenager.

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Examining meteorites at Hotel Tucson City Center

Some of Lisa Maries handmade jewelry

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labeled with the contents and purchase price. The three weeks from the end of January to the middle of February were spent in careful comparison shopping, buying on the spot when I saw something never seen before or recognized as a killer deal. Now that I have comfortably settled into life as an artistic silversmith and writer for the Tucson EZ-Guide, my gem and mineral show days are quite different. I work two full weeks for Aerolite Meteorites at the Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites) with the best-boss-ever, Geoff Notkin, of the Science Channels hit TV show Meteorite Men (that should earn me a nice bonus). The month of October preceding the gem and mineral shows is spent coming up with fresh ideas for articles for next years Tucson EZ-Guide. November nds me researching material for the articles and interviewing contributors as varied as local goldsmiths, meteorite hunters, astronomers and miners. The rst few weeks of December are spent procrastinating over actually writing the articles, usually submitting the nal drafts at midnight the day of my deadline (apologies to Xpo Presss most patient editors, Brad and Nancy Hicks). While I no longer have the luxury of roaming the gem and mineral shows for three weeks, this new aspect of working the shows has given me insight into the behind-the-scenes hard work it takes to successfully run a gem and mineral business. Even with the restrictions placed on my shopping time during the shows in the last few years, there are a number

of merchants I make it a priority to visit. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites: Seamus from Jays Rock at the Globe-X Show at Days Inn. All the gorgeous yellow prehnite cabochons featured in my work are from this father and son Australian team. No gem show would be the same without a stop by their tables in the courtyard. An amazing chatoyant stone, prehnite is one of my top selling materials. Steve Schultz from Silver Streams Northwest at the Tucson Electric Park RV Show mines all his own rough material from Carrasite jasper to Owyhee blue opal. He operates his show booth here in Tucson every day for three weeks with a great attitude, attending to the big Chinese bead cutters who purchase barrels of rough to smalltime buyers like me with equal aplomb. Leslie and Mary DSouza of Beads Direct are located at the G&LW Show at the Holidome. This is my go-to place for faceted, semi-precious beads. Leslie is always open and honest with his information and shows me the hottest new trends in stones each year. His wife Mary meticulously writes each purchase invoice with notes so I can remember the names of the new goodies when I get home. Geraldo at Zees Minerals runs the Tucson Electric Park space each year. I used to buy cabochons from Geraldo all the time but went so crazy one year for the Morenci Mine chrysocolla and malachite-azurite he had cut, that I bought enough to43

last me a lifetime. In fact, I still have over a dozen stones waiting to be set into jewelry. Now I just stop by to say hi and inquire about the health of his beautiful babies and wife. A great time is had by all at Michael Bloods Meteorite Auction. Friends Leigh Anne, Suzanne and I work the auction each year, and there is always a great story to tell. Like last year when Leigh Anne got on the table to use her metal detector on Twink Monrads famous Gold Basin Cake. You had to be there . . . Come this year for amazing deals on meteorites youre sure to get caught up in the bidding. All in all, Ive met the most amazing people during the Tucson gem and mineral shows, and have developed many true and lasting friendships with the venders and buyers who visit each winter. It will be interesting to see what the next ten years will bring to me through the shows. Maybe Ill nally move up to purchasing precious stones, start setting them in gold, learn to cast, or even be a vendor myself. Time will tell. What I know for certain is that I wouldnt miss the Tucson shows for the world. Thanks for coming each year to shop, sell and share your story.

the shows, sharing my secret parking space knowledge with a select few, eating at the outdoor stalls, buying coconuts, and having sunset cocktails at Bennigans. My dining table at home would be covered with bags of silver and stones, all in glassine bags

Mammoth or mastadon, nd out at Mineral & Fossil Co-op

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For thousands of years, humanity has been enchanted by the unique element that is Amber.

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From Bronze Age Icon to Mass Market Product by Alec Cordaya lot of sense, as it was the only way to form pieces into the shapes needed for use in jewelry, pipes, violins or even to line the famous Amber Room. With the Industrial Age came more technology and it became possible to take the art of modication into the realm of pure industry. Another little-known fact is that the vast majority of Amber is treated. Unclean, clouded specimens can be made transparent, their colors as well as consistency and entire appearance changed through the autoclave process. This industrial process made mass production possible, which in turn made it possible to meet demands and scuttle the prices. The downside of this is that most people are blissfully unaware of it, as the treated Amber is often sold and certied as real or genuine or even natural, despite the fact that some is about as natural Amber as plastic is natural petroleum. Once an economical blue chip, Baltic Amber production could not always keep up with the demand for lower priced products. In recent years, as some mines even began to run dry. Amber manufacturers have begun to scramble for ways to stay in business. 44 One shrewd faction even began buying Colombian Copal (copal being a sort of babyamber), and putting it through the autoclave process. The result was a clear, green material that was promptly marketed as Caribbean Amber and peddled by Shopping Channel hosts and on cruise ships as natural, genuine and a new discovery. Collectors and connoisseurs, such as the German Amber Association Arbeitskreis Berstein, openly regret and condone the overuse of autoclave, and the deliberate misdirection in marketing. While autoclaved and modied Amber can be very beautiful and the craftsmanship -- be it from the Baltic, Germany or China -- is fantastic, it somehow seems wrong to sell a product under false pretences. So how can you tell the truly natural Amber from the transformed, industrialized product while browsing the Tucson shows? Since Amber is a natural element, it is inherently imperfect. These imperfections give Amber its personality. Therefore, bubbles, plant debris, clouds, inner layers, even cracks and ssures, insect parts, opacity, swirls and 45

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e it as jewelry, incense, religious icons or even medication, Amber (a word that got linguistically confused with a type of whale vomit used in perfumes) has seen hundreds of uses. Thousands of years before the advent of the Industrial Age, a ourishing Amber industry had already established itself throughout Europe and beyond. The Baltic Kaliningrad Oblast region, especially the Yantar region (yantar meaning Amber in Russian), gave rise to the famous Amber Road, spreading the valuable treeresin throughout the Bronze Age. The Iron Age followed, and Amber hubs sprang forth in Germany and Austria. Here artists, artisans and alchemists went to work, transforming the rough material into the beautiful pieces we know so well. Over 90% of the worlds Amber came from the Baltic, but it may surprise you to know that the majority was and is not transparent. From the media we know Amber to be clear and containing insect inclusions, but the reality is somewhat different. Only a small fraction of Amber found is naturally transparent, and even less contains insects, and it became necessary to nd ways to modify the material. This made

stress lines are present to some degree in most pieces of natural Amber and can help to verify authenticity. In contrast, spangles, uniform purity and color give away the modied material. As an example, chances are high that necklaces of perfectly color matched, transparent beads have been treated, especially if you nd them in the lower price range and in large quantities. After all, if someone were to sell you the Mona Lisa

... if you want natural Amber ask for a certicate that what you buy is not only realand genuine amber, but has not been treated or enhanced in any way.for a sweet $200US, you would know without a doubt its not the original. Unfortunately often dealers themselves are unaware of the difference between natural and treated Amber, and thus unable to answer concrete customer questions. Therefore, if you want natural Amber ask for a certicate that what you buy is not only real and genuine amber, but has not been treated or enhanced in any way. But, if you dont mind industrialized Amber, then it is an easily available, beautiful and economic alternative. Treated Amber often receives color enhancements, which it is not to say that amber is Ambers only color. Natural Amber does indeed come in all the colors of the spectrum including ultraviolet, the later being known as Blue Amber, a rare variation of Dominican Amber. Dominican Amber is known for being almost always transparent and thus is not enhanced or treated besides grinding, cutting and polishing. Following the movie Jurassic Park, Dominican Amber became popular for having some of the purest and unique insect inclusions known to science. But it is especially its variety in natural coloration that differentiates it from other types of amber, the rarest being blue. Although the unexpected blue glow in Dominican Blue Amber may seem almost magical, it is a perfectly normal occurrence due to uorescence. According to the Blue AmberGreen amber.

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Amber miners at cave entrance.

specialists of Ambarazul, LLC (see ad at right) it is generally assumed that the amber must have been heated in its resin-state, presumably in a forest re. This heat activated certain uorescent hydrocarbons which now, 25 million years later, use the ultraviolet particles in daylight to reect this surprising blue sheen. All Dominican Amber is rather uorescent, but the rare blue as well as the green variety has a particular high concentration, making it thus the most valuable Amber in the world, rarer than diamonds and most other colored gemstones. More information about Dominican Amber, its advantages and how it is mined can be found in the book, The Amber Forest: A Reconstruction of a Vanished World by George Poinar, Jr., and Roberta Poinar, and on the web on the Blue Amber Blog: http://www.blueamberblog.com/ or http://www.blueamber.info/

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Tucson in SpaceA METEOR TALE: ALMAHATA SITTAS JOURNEY FROM SUDAN TO THE TUCSON SHOWBy Lisa Marie Morrison

average night of work. Between four to twelve new NEOs are identified on nights when the phase of the moon and weather conditions are favorable. October 5, 2008, saw a normal night of activity with three new NEOs discovered. Kowalski shut down operations in the small hours of the morning having sent all the evenings data to the Minor Planet Centers NEO confirmation page, and made his way to bed in the observatorys dormitory. As always, online activity hummed as he slept. But on this night, one of Kowalskis sightings was identified as something quite unusual called an impactor an asteroid on a collision course with earth. When Kowalski woke the next afternoon he was informed that the CSS computer-telescope had discovered an impactor that would hit in the Sudan . . . in just a few more hours! Given the provisional catalog name 2008 TC3, the meteoroid was relatively small (weighing 80,000 kilograms and measuring thirteen feet) and would not cause even regional damage, turning to dust upon entering Earths atmosphere, so there was no need to sound international alarm. Nevertheless, 2008 TC3 was the first of its kind. According to Kowalski, during the twenty hours before impact there were over 550 observations made of meteoroid 2008 TC3 by both amateur and professional astronomers. When it entered the atmosphere it was49

Astronomer Richard Kowalski has a f you get disoriented driving between Tucson shows and events most unusual job. He is a member of a small team of NASA researchers and want to figure out where commissioned by Congress to find you are, just look for the highest and monitor near-earth objects mountain and youll be looking north. The Santa Catalina Mountains (NEOs) larger than 140 meters in diameter. NEOs can be comets, are the highest of the four mountain but most are asteroids that have ranges that encircle the desert basin wandered outside the normal in which Tucson sits. They reach a confines of the asteroid belt which height of 9,157 feet above see level, lies between Mars and Jupiter. and are the southern-most range They are catalog of the Rocky numbered and Mountain chain. their orbits are What many do calculated to not realize from determine whether our view on the they might cross valley floor is paths and end that at the top of up colliding with the range sits the Earth. Kowalski Mount Lemmon Tucson EZ-Guide writer Lisa Marie Morrison and Astronomer and his co-workers Observatory home Richard Kowalski study the sky from the Mount Lemmon are essentially our to the Catalina Sky Observatory atop Tucsons Santa Catalina first line of defense against a life-asSurvey (CSS). we-know-it-destroying or even planetThis is where our story begins, at the killing impact. University of Arizonas telescope room atop the highest peak in Tucson Every month, the entire sky minus the too bright Milky Way with the discovery of a small, but is canvassed by a 1.5 meter now quite famous, asteroid in outer computer directed telescope. The space, called Almahata Sitta. The astronomers meticulously examine story will follow the adventures of blurry little white and gray dots that this meteoroid traveling from cold appear in rapid-fire succession on space to a meteor blazing across the an ever-changing computer screen wind-storm prone Nubian Desert in image. More than 1,400 images Sudan and back again to the Tucson basin where Almahatta Sitta made its are examined and 7,000 individual objects subject to validation on an 2010 Tucson show debut.48

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recorded by the weather satellite Meteosat 8, was first observed by two KLM Dutch airline pilots while in flight, and finally captured on a mobile-phone video by a witness on the ground in the Sudan. Explaining the rarity of this event Kowalski explains: We documented nearly 500 objects last year alone. Yet, 2008 TC3, to date, is the first and only time in history that an asteroid was followed from space, witnessed entering our atmosphere, and observed falling to the ground. The meteor ripped through the earths upper atmosphere at nearly 13 kilometers per second; it exploded high in the sky 37 kilometers above ground creating a detonation consistent with two kilo-tons of TNT; and fell to earth on the largely unpopulated plains of the Nubian Desert.Continued on the next page

Tucson in Spacecrust coated many of the samples, providing ample research specimens for the scientific community. The meteorite was given its formal meteoritical nomenclature of Almahata Sitta. Translated from Arabic, this lyrical-sounding name simply signifies train station number six, a nod to the closest geographical site to the strewn field. Soon the team began recovering more specimens through an exhaustive gridding of the desert floor. Total known weight (TKW) of the fall is currently more than twenty-three pounds of material in the form of approximately 600 stones recovered during three field expeditions. Some experts believe that many of the specimens may have been rapidly covered by shifting desert sands and that larger, heavier pieces may potentially remain undiscovered. Only a small percentage of the Almahata Sitta meteorite appeared on the commercial market, less than ten percent of the TKW of the fall. According to Anne Black of Impactika Meteorites in Denver there was only one dealer in the world who had been able to acquire collector specimens of the Almahata Sitta meteorite. Black knew the German dealer and arranged for an assortment of Almahata Sitta pieces to be sent to her for exclusive selling on the Germans behalf during the 2010 Tucson show and later on the U.S. market. I had a very enthusiastic response from collectors and members of the scientific community at the 2010 Tucson show, says Black. Several institutions are now studying the Almahata Sitta meteorite in the thin-sections I had commissioned to be produced and placed on loan to the scientific community. One of them is, of course, at the University of Arizona. Nine months after its debut at the 2010 Tucson show, the Almahata Sitta meteorite was returned to Tucson to be the first meteoritical specimen tested on U of As state-of-the-art electron microprobe. Research on 2008 TC3 has proved it to be a very rare type of specimen. Of the 40,000 or so known meteorites only 267 are ureilites, and Almahata Sitta is a sub-type of this class, an anomalous polymict ureilite. A December 2008 press release from NASA stated that 2008 TC3 contained at least ten different typesA 47.83 gram fragment of the Almahata Sitta meteorite

A fragment of Almahata Sitta in situ in the Nubian Desert in Sudan

Promptly, the race was on to track down the newly fallen meteorite and collect specimens from the desert floor before sand storms covered up any fragments. University of Khartoum professor Dr. Muawia Shaddad and researcher Dr. Peter Jenniskens of NASA and the SETI Institute launched an expedition into the desert 200 kilometers north of the capital city of Khartoum. Along with approximately fifty University of Khartoum students, a few buses, and the proper permits in hand, the recovery team set out in early December 2008. On the third day of the expedition the first meteorite was found by a student. Reportedly, the specimens were beautiful. Foamy black fusion Translated from Arabic, Almahata Sitta simply means train station number six, anod to the closest geographical site to the meteorite find in Sudan

of meteorites and chemicals that form the building blocks of life on Earth both polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and amino acids. In laymans terms, Almahata Sitta is a combination of many types of aggregates and minerals that is changing how researchers view and study meteorites and asteroids. A more consistent composition would have been expected since the individual fragments that reached the earth originated from one celestial object. Almahata Sitta, or 2008 TC3, will be available for viewing and sale again this years Tucson show through Impactika Meteorites at the Hotel Tucson City Center (formerly InnSuites) in Room 322. In the meantime, when you next scan the Tucson horizon for the tallest mountain in the area, remember that Richard Kowalski and the astronomers at Catalina Sky Survey are keeping a watchful eye on the evening skies for earth-impacting asteroids. After all, it has happened once before.

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Tucson in SpaceTucsons Moon Tree: one of only 25 recognized outer space seedlingsBy Lisa Marie Morrison

he Kuiper Space Sciences Building, which houses the state-of-the-art Electron Microprobe used to study the Almahata Sitta meteorite, is not unfamiliar with visitors from outer space. Nestled between it and the Flandrau Planetarium on the University of Arizona campus is a tree that is literally from out of this world. There, planted in 1976, now stands an unassuming twenty-five foot high Sycamore, one of less than fifty known Moon Trees. The story of the universitys Sycamore began auspiciously. In January 1971, the Apollo 14 moon mission was launched. Onboard the spacecraft in a six-bythree-inch metal cylinder carried by astronaut Stuart Roosa as a personal item were hundreds of ungerminated seeds from Loblolly Pine, Sycamore, Sweet-gum, Redwood, and Douglas Fir trees. A collaborative project with the United States Forest Service, Roosa, who had been a smoke jumper before joining NASA, sought to test and study any possible effects on the seeds after exposure to space travel. In the command module of Apollo nicknamed Kitty Hawk the seeds orbited the moon thirty-four times before returning to Earth. Like Sousa, the seeds never touched ground on the surface of our celestial satellite. Once back on terra firma from their space odyssey and after a breath-holding54 55

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distributed by employees of the Forest Service in 1975 and 1976, to be planted in conjunction with the United States bicentennial celebrations occurring across the nation at that time. The saplings were planted by community groups, service organizations, boys and girls scout troops, town leaders and research faculties all over the southern and western states where the saplings were thought to thrive. A few of the saplings even made international debuts, traveling as far as Japan, Brazil and Switzerland. Scientific studies revealed no noticeable changes to the trees from their exposure to the depths of outer space. For years, the seeds and resulting trees were a forgotten footnote of NASAs heroic space expeditions. The story of the Moon Trees would have been scattered and lost to time but for the efforts of NASA scientist Dave Williams. In an exhaustive online search, Williams has tracked down and re-identified the fate of more than fifty of the 400 saplings distributed during the bicentennial festivities. Tucsons Moon Tree is one of the few surviving and recognized trees officially traced to its origins in space. If you can get over to UAs Flandrau Center during the gem and mineral shows to take in its world-class mineral exhibit or catch a Pink Floyd laser light show, pack a picnic lunch, and a blanket, and relax for a spell under Tucsons stately visitor from outer space.

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he Tucson Valley is home to some of the nest night skies in the continental United States. While the Mount Lemmon Observatory is closed to visitors except during special open-house weekends in the summer a neighboring observatory is open to those fascinated by astronomy for year-round tours. An hour drive south-west from central Tucson and nestled high in the mountains, Kitt Peak National Observatory is home to three major nighttime

telescopes, 19 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. This National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) in the Quilan Mountains on the Tohono Oodham Nation is open daily for free tours. Commonly known as Kitt Peak, the observatory houses the worlds largest collections of optical telescopes and eight astronomical research institutions that share facilities. For a truly out-of-this-world experience, try to visit Kitt Peak during its Nightly Observing

Program. Held each evening, these unique tours begin at 4 p.m. and give the visitor the opportunity to study the night skies under the direction of a personal, professional guide. Attendees view celestial wonders rst through binoculars outside, then inside on the reecting telescope, and nishes with a hands-on viewing of the planets and galaxies through Kitt Peaks 20- and 16-inch Ritchey-Chrtien telescopes from RC Optical Systems and their 16-inch Meade SchmidtCassegrain telescope. This extraordinary nighttime tour lasts three to three-and-half hours, and is held whether the skies are cloudy or clear. The gift shop is open during the Nightly Observing Program and a light meal is served at sunset. While you normally have to make reservations two to four weeks in advance, sometimes cancellations do occur at the last minute so it is worthwhile to make the call to check on availability. Cost of admittance is $48 for adults and $44 for seniors, students, or military.

At 7,000 feet in elevation the temperatures on Kitt Peak average 20 the 30 degrees lower than those on Tucsons desert oor, so it is advised to bring warm clothing especially during the nighttime. Open to the public since 1996, visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30a.m.; however, the visitors center has information available for self-guided tours as well. Private tours for small groups are available by appointment through calling (520) 318-8726. If you havent rented a car while in Tucson for the gem and mineral shows, shuttle services are available for a fee by calling (520) 609-0593. To get to Kitt Peak, take Ajo Way (highway 86) west out of Tucson for 40 miles. Head south (left) on highway 386 and climb 12 miles of switchbacks up the Quilan Mountain. The drive alone is reason enough to visit, but at Kitt Peak National Observatory you are sure to have a stellar experience.57

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every time, but hear the Monte Cristo is excellent as well. 902 E. Broadway Blvd., 882-7707 The Cup Located in the historic Hotel Congress downtown. The Cup has extended its outdoor seating area recently, and breakfast in Tucson has never been more deliciously old-town elegant. Not just for breakfast; this is the go-to restaurant in Tucson for all occasions. www.hotelcongress.com/cup, 311 E. Congress St., 622-8848 here are a multitude of dining options at excellent local restaurants while youre in town for the Tucson gem and mineral shows. This list is heavily biased in favor of the eateries in Tucson known for excellent, authentic food at great prices, so many are come-as-you-are establishments. In no particular order, here are our suggestions:

Best BBQ in Town:Mr. Ks BBQ South on Park from 22nd St. is a hidden Tucson treasure. Mr. Ks serves up mouthwatering, nger-licking fried catsh, spot-on sweet tea, and a delicious array of sides along with tasty pork, chicken and beef BBQ. Denitely worth nding, youll think about the food until you go back next year. www. tucson-bbq.com, 1830 S. Park Ave., 792-9484

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Holidome Vicinity:Ajo Caf A fast, hearty breakfast to start the day. Bring a piece of handmade pie or a cinnamon roll with you to the booth/room for a late morning sugar rush. 3132 E. Ajo Way, 294-1100 TTT Truck Stop-Omars Hiway Chef Restaurant A quick drive east on I-10 to the Craycroft exit. Huge portions, deep-dish apple pie, and bottomless cups of coffee are served quickly and efciently. Open 24 hours. www.tucsontruckterminal.com, 5451 E. Benson Highway, 574-0961

Doughnut:La Cave The best doughnut ever, period. They literally melt in your mouth. Get an extra large box and share with your neighbors; youll make new lifelong friends. La Cave makes custom cakes, as well. 1219 S. 6th Ave. 624-2561

All Around Town:Eegees Famous for their Italian Grinder sandwich and retro 70s green and yellow signs, Eegees is a Tucson institution. An eegee is a fruit and blended ice drink perfect on a sunny Tucson day; makes a great mixer, too. www.eegees.com (15 locations) Mariscos Chihuahua Fresh Mexican seafood. Enjoy a michelada (beer mixed with spicy tomato juice over ice) and a large order of shrimp ceviche after a long day of shopping, selling, and trading. www. mariscoschihuahua.com (Five locations) Sonoran Hotdog Carts A hotdog wrapped in bacon, grilled until crispy, and served on a toasted bun with beans and avocado sauce. Look for them in side parking lots for a quick inexpensive meal on-the-go. Our favorite is El Tio Tins on St. Marys just west of Silverbell in the You-Wash-It Car Wash lot.

Asian & Indian:Dragons View Asian Cuisine Excellent, affordable lunch buffet and evening dining. Walking distance from the Frontage Rd. shows along the west side of the Santa Cruz River Park, south of St. Marys Rd.. 400 N. Bonita, 623-9855 Gandhi Cuisine of India A quick, satisfying allyou-can-eat lunch buffet convenient to the Fossil and Mineral District on Oracle Rd. Nicely lit atmosphere in the evenings with an extensive menu. www. gandhicuisineondia.com 150 W. Ft. Lowell, 292-1738 Yoshimatsu Healthy Japanese Eatery Order at the counter from a menu of noodles, bento boxes, sushi and vegetarian items, choose a table and the friendly servers will bring your order. A fun selection of Japanese toys is available in the gift shop. www. yoshimatsuaz.com, 2660 N. Campbell Ave., 320-1574

Late-Night:Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails Famous Tucson chef Janos has returned to downtown, revamping the former Barrio Grill space and designing Modern Americana menu that features a spectacular cocktail list. Late-night weekends. www.downtownkitchen. com, 135 South 6th Ave., 623-7700 Grill The downtown diner where tater tots, superb sandwiches and The Appetizer (spicy fried ravioli) are served with air by local hipsters. The Red Room, the adjoining bar, features local music most weekends. Open 24 hours. 100 E. Congress, 623-7621 Kingsher Bar & Grill Jazz-club style seafood restaurant with plush booth seating and an impressive menu. We recommend late-night weekends at the bar (if you can nd an open space), a plate of oysters and a martini. www.kingshertucson.com, 2564 E. Grant Rd., 323-7739

Hidden Local Favorites:African Art Village Food Tent Magically appears every year in the African Art Village only to disappear at the end of the shows leaving us dreaming of fried plantains, super spicy chutney, and crispy chicken for the next eleven months. Sigh. South of 22nd off the Frontage Rd. El Torero Restaurant Where locals go to eat authentic Sonoran Mexican food without waiting in line for two hours with tourists. The enchiladas a la Bandera are sublime and they stock a large selection of Mexican beers. 231 E. 26th St., 622-9534 Marys Lucky Dollar An eight table restaurant just south of 22nd St. with the best, cheapest Mexican breakfast in town. Everything on the menu is our favorite. If you nd it, youll be in our debt forever. 1555 S. 10th Ave., 884-8720

Burgers and Pub Fare:Bob Dobbs Bar and Grill An old-school University neighborhood pub. Plenty of beers on tap and youre sure to remember the Bob Burger and hand-cut fries! Friendly and familiar, this is the place for an easy good time. www.bobdobbs.net, 2501 E. 6th St., 325-3767 Lindys Diner on 4th Just north of downtown, Lindys serves up giant burgers and tater-tots to the late-night crowd on the Ave.. Shady side-walk seating with stellar people watching at lunch-time. 431 N. 4th Ave., 207-2384 Thunder Canyon Brewing Located on the far-north side, near the Westward Look Show, this is handsdown our favorite local pub. There is something on the menu for everyone and the microbrews are the perfect complement to your meal. www. thundercanyonbrewery.com, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd., 797-2652 60

Steak Houses:Daisy Maes Steak House Five minutes from downtown this classic western steakhouse is a great place to celebrate a job well done. Steaks and ribs are cooked over a mesquite re. www. daisymaessteakhouse.com, 2735 W. Anklam (west on St. Marys Rd.), 219-6700 El Corral Restaurant One of our all-time favorites. Worth the drive to the foothills for prime-rib enjoyed in a historic Tucson hacienda. Go during the week to avoid the weekend waiting list (no reservations taken). www.elcorral.com, 2201 E. River Rd., 299-6092 Tinys Saloon and Steakhouse Cash and checks only at this down-home western bar and steakhouse. Check the daily specials, order a Coors draft and grab a paper towel the food is served hot and fresh. Take the scenic way home through Gates Pass for a knockout view. 4900 W. Ajo Way, 578-3753Continued on the next page

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Pizza & Italian:Carusos Restaurant Classic American-style Italian family restaurant. The gorgeous outdoor dining patio is a favorite local spot for parties featuring antipasto salad and carafes of house wine. www.carusositalian. com, 434 N. 4th Ave., 624-5765 Empire Pizza Downtowns newest pizza joint serves up a tasty dish of pie and crispy wings. The elegant bar hidden in back has a distinctly Tucson, speak-easy feel. Delivery is limited to bike range. www.empirepizzapub. com, 137 East Congress, 882-7499 Roccos Little Chicago Pizza Whether thin-crust or deep-dish is your preference, Roccos excels at both. When the pizza follows an order wings and the house salad with homemade blue cheese dressing, its a magical feast. www.roccoslittlechicago.com, 2707 E. Broadway Blvd. 321-1860

Mexican wrestler murals, fantastic art and kitsch and super music. Innovatively vegan and vegetarian friendly. 557 N. Fourth Ave., 884-7909 Taqueria Pico Del Gallo Not to be missed. Stop in at lunchtime for amazing battered shrimp tacos on handmade corn tortillas with rice and beans. Located halfway between downtown and the Holidome if you plan your drive right. 2618 S. 6th St., 623-8775

Tucson Upscale Cuisine:Arizona Inn Want to impress that Brazilian tourmaline dealer? Bring them to the Sunday Champagne Brunch at this historic Tucson landmark hotel. The landscaped grounds are some of the nest in town. www. arizonainn.com, 2200 E. Elm, 325-1541 Caf Poca Cosa Great downtown location, ambrosial cuisine. Order the plato poca cosa (sample plate of three of that nights dishes) so you can gush when owner/ chef Susana comes by to check on your meal. www. cafepocacosa.com, 110 E. Pennington St., 622-6400 Maynards Market and Kitchen Located in the recently restored historic train depot. Maynards is both casual market and elegant dining. The understatedtrain-themed restaurant has a plush, steam-punk vibe and an innovative menu. The adjacent market stocks a ne selection of wine and local-made goods. www. maynardsmarkettucson.com, 400 N. Toole, 547-0574

Sonoran-Mexican:La Fuente Restaurant and Lounge Able to accommodate large parties with advanced reservations. Strolling mariachis, a lovely interior garden ambiance, and traditional dishes create an authentic Mexican dining experience. www.lafuenterestaurant.com, 1749 N. Oracle Rd., 623-8659 Martins Comida Chingona The most unique, tasty and hip Mexican restaurant in town; and right on Fourth Ave.! Burros, tortas, empanadas and aquas frescas are served up fresh each day amidst a backdrop of

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2011 SHOW INFORMATION & FLOORPLANS

1820 ORACLE WHOLESALE SHOW HOW WSHOW CODE 1820 MAP NUMBER

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Address: 1835 - 1893 North 11th Avenue January 28 - February 13, 2011 Hours: Jan. 28: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Jan. 29-Feb. 13: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. More Info: Top Gem Minerals Phone: (520) 622-6633 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.topgem.com

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22ND STREET MINERAL, FOSSIL & GEM SHOWSHOW CODE 22ST MAP NUMBERAddress: Corner of I-10 & 22nd Street January 27 February 12, 2011 Hours: All days 9 am -7 pm

AFRICAN ART VILLAGESHOW CODE AAV MAP NUMBERAddress: 1134 S. Farmington Rd. January 28 - February 13, 2011 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Phone: (520) 869-7895 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.AfricanArtVillage.com

2Show Promoter Info: Eons Expositions LLC (516) 818-1228 [email protected] www.22ndstreetshow.com

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AGTA GEMFAIR TUCSON / TUCSON CONVENTION CENTERSHOW CODE AGTA MAP NUMBERAddress: 260 South Church St. February 1-6, 2011 Hours: Feb. 1-5: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Feb. 6: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Wholesale buyer credentials required. AGTA oorplan not available.

4Show Promoter Info: American Gem Trade Association Phone: (800) 972-1162 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.agta.org

AMERICAN INDIAN EXPOSITION / FLAMINGO QUALITY INNSHOW CODE AIE MAP NUMBERAddress: 1300 N. Stone Ave. January 30 - February 14, 2011 Hours: Jan. 30 - Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Phone: (520) 622-4900 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usaindianinfo.org

5Fully remodeled hotel! Demonstrations and artists change every 3-7 days during show. Dances and food held at poolside. Music concert/jam session on Sundays. Authentic crafts and art from 80 tribal nations.

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ARIZONA GLOBAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOWSHOW CODE AAGS MAP NUMBER RAddress: The Hotel Arizona 181 West Broadway Boulevard January 31 - February 6, 2011 Hours: All days 10 am 6 pm Admission: Not open to the public. Wholesale to the gem and jewelry trade only. U.S. and international wholesale dealers of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, ne jewelry, beads, gem carvings, ndings, and lapidary equipment. Wholesale requirements: Business card, photo ID and resale license. Show Promoter Info: Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry 520-396-4469 [email protected] www.aigjs.comPhoto: Suzanne Morrison

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ARIZONA MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW / HOTEL TUCSON CITY CENTERSHOW CODE AMF-H MAP NUMBERAddress: 475 N. Granada Ave. January 29 - February 12, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Wholesale and retail, open to the public

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Show Promoter Info: Martin Zinn Expositions Phone: (505) 867-0425 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mzexpos.com

More Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show locations: Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, p. 82 Quality Inn, p. 82 Ramada Limited, p. 84

FLOORPLAN KEYAG-CN Artist GalleryConquistador Room (upstairs) AG-SA Artists Gallery-St. Augustine Room (upstairs) BD Boardroom BR Ballroom BU Buckley Room ED El Dorado Room GBR Gold Ballroom GM General Managers Office HE Heidel LB Lobby MA MacArthur Room PA Parkview Room SX San Xavier Room T Tent

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ARIZONA MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW / MINERAL & FOSSIL MARKETPLACESHOW CODE AMF-M MAP NUMBERAddress: 1333 N. Oracle Rd. January 29 - February 12, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Martin Zinn Expositions Phone: (505) 867-0425 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mzexpos.comMore Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show locations: Hotel Tucson City Centerformerly InnSuites Hotel, p. 80 Quality Inn, p. 82 Ramada Limited, p. 84

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ARIZONA MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW / QUALITY INNSHOW CODE AMF-Q MAP NUMBERAddress: 1025 E. Benson Hwy. January 29 - February 12, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Martin Zinn Expositions Phone: (505) 867-0425 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mzexpos.comMore Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show locations: Hotel Tucson City Centerformerly InnSuites Hotel, p. 80 Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, p. 82 Ramada Limited, p. 84

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ARIZONA MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW / RAMADA LTD.SHOW CODE AMF-R MAP NUMBERAddress: 665 N. Freeway January 29 - February 12, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Martin Zinn Expositions Phone: (505) 867-0425 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mzexpos.comMore Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show locations: Hotel Tucson City Centerformerly InnSuites Hotel, p. 80 Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, p. 82 Quality Inn, p. 82

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BEST BEAD SHOW / KINO VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTERSHOW CODE BBS MAP NUMBERAddress: 2805 E. Ajo Way February 2 - 6, 2011 Hours: Feb. 2: 10 am-8 pm: Feb. 3-5: 10 am-6 pm; Feb. 6: 10 am-5 pm Show Promoter Info: Phone: 610-909-2674 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bestbeadshow.com

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THE FINE MINERALS INTERNATIONAL SHOWSHOW CODE FMI MAP NUMBERAddress: 450 N. Granada Ave. (next to InnSuites) January 30 - February 12, 2011 Hours: 10 am-6 pm Show Promoter Info: Daniel Trinchillo Phone: 520-792-8500 Mobile: 927-295-7141 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nemineral.comPhoto: Suzanne Morrison

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G&LW TUCSON GEM SHOW / GEM MALLSHOW CODE GLW-GM MAP NUMBERAddress: 4475 S. Country Club Rd. January 29 - February 11, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 10: 10 am-6 pm, Feb. 11: 10 am-3 pm Show Promoter Info: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Phone: (601) 879-8832 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.glwshows.net

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G&LW TUCSON GEM SHOW / GRANT INNSHOW CODE GLW-GI MAP NUMBERAddress: 1365 W. Grant Road January 29 - February 11, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29-Feb. 10: 10 am-6 pm, Feb. 11: 10 am-3 pm Show Promoter Info: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Phone: (601) 879-8832 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.glwshows.net

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G&LW TUCSON GEM SHOW / HOLIDAY INN-HOLIDOMESHOW CODE GLW-H MAPAddress: 4550 S. Palo Verde Blvd. February 3-11, 2011 Hours: Feb. 2-10: 10 am-6 pm, Feb. 11: 10 am-3 pm Show Promoter Info: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Phone: (601) 879-8832 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.glwshows.net


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GJX GEM & JEWELRY SHOWSHOW CODE GJX MAP NUMBERAddress: 198 S. Granada Ave. February 1 - 6, 2011 Hours: Feb. 1-5, 10am-6pm; Feb. 6*, 10:00am to 4:00pm. *No buyers admitted after 3pm on closing day, Feb. 6. Show Promoter Info: Gem & Jewelry Exchange, L.L.C Phone: (520) 882-4200 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gjxusa.com

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GLDA TUCSON GEM SHOW / STARR PASS MARRIOTTSHOW CODE GLDA MAP NUMBERAddress: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. January 31 - February 6, 2011 Jan. 31 - Feb. 5: 10 am-6 pm, Feb. 6: 10 am-4 pm

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GLOBE-X GEM SHOW / DAYS INN CONVENTION CENTERSHOW CODE GXS MAP NUMBERAddress: 222 S. Freeway Ave. January 28 - February 12, 2011 (Jump start January 27) Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open to the public

18Show Promoter Info: Phone: 520-251-1800 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.intucsonnow.com/globex

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GRANADA AVE. MINERAL SHOWSHOW CODE GAMS MAP NUMBERAddress: 350 N. Granada Ave. (next to InnSuites) January 28 - February 12, 2011 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Phone: (516) 623-3800 Email: [email protected]

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HOWARD JOHNSON GEM & MINERAL SHOWSHOW CODE HJS MAP NUMBER1010 S. Freeway Ave. January 28 - February 12, 2011 (Jump start January 27) Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open to the public

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JOGS GEM & JEWELRY SHOW / TUCSON EXPO CENTERSHOW CODE JOGS MAP NUMBERAddress: 3750 E. Irvington Rd. January 28 - February 8, 2011 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Show Promoter Info: J.O.G.S. International Exhibits Phone: (877) GEM-SHOW E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.jogsshow.com

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LA QUINTA GEM & MINERAL SHOWSHOW CODE LQS MAP NUMBERAddress: 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. January 28 - February 12, 2011 Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open to the public Show Promoter Info: Phone: 520-251-1800 E-mail: [email protected] Web: laquintagemshow.htmlPhoto: Nancy Hicks

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SHOW CODE MMS MAP NUMBERAddress: 201 W. Lester Street January 21 February 14, 2011 (Jump Start: January 19-20, 2011) Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Show Promoter Info: Norcross-Madagascar Phone: (520) 882-8884 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.madagascarminerals.com

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MAIN AVENUE MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOWSHOW CODE MAS MAP NUMBERAddress: 1223-1243 N. Main Ave. January 29 - February 13, 2011 Hours: 10 am to 6 pm daily Show Promoter Info: Danny Duke Phone: (520) 889-1840 Web: www.mainavenueshow.co

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MINERAL & FOSSIL CO-OPSHOW CODE MFC MAP NUMBERAddress: 1635 N. Oracle Rd. January 29 - February 12, 2011 Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

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PUEBLO GEM & MINERAL SHOW / RIVERPARK INNSHOW CODE PGMS MAP NUMBERAddress: 350 S. Freeway Ave. January 29 - February 10, 2010 Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. More Info: Tucson West Hotel Associates, LLC Phone: (310) 586-6815 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.pueblogemshow.com

FLOORPLAN KEYBA Ballroom Annex BR Ballroom BZ Breezeways (North and South) C Canopy CP Court Pavilion CT Court Tent ME Main Entrance Pavilion MP PB PV R SA SP SW T Mineral Pavilion Patio Booth Palo Verde Room Room Sabino Room South Pavilion Southwest Tent TablePhoto by fireagateartstudio.com

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RAPA RIVER GEM & MINERAL SHOWSHOW CODE RRS MAP NUMBERAddress: 292 S. Freeway Ave. January 28 - February 13, 2011 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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SHOW CODE RGLS MAP NUMBERAddress: 1201 N. Main Ave. January 28 - February 13, 2011 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Tucsons Electric Promoter: A Tribute to Al SargentBy Brad Hicks, Xpo Press Publisher

TUCSON ELECTRIC PARK GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOWSHOW CODE TEP MAP NUMERAddress: 2500 E. Ajo Way January 29 - February 13, 2011 Hours: Jan. 29 - Feb. 12, 10-6; Feb. 13, 10-4 More Info: A.S. Shows, Inc. Phone: (520) 514-1700 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.AS-Shows.com

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l Sargent passed away suddenly, July 4, 2010, in Tucson. We who are in the industry know that Al owned and operated the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show. Many of you reading this tribute knew Al much better than I, really knew him, his true gifts and abilities, his faults and flaws. Dianna Kramer, Als best friend and business partner, told me in Denver in September that Al was a true hero. Al and I had a business friendship, one in which we usually put on a smile, engaged in some surfacy chit-chat about the show, bitched and moaned about not getting paid on time by advertisers (me) or vendors (him), etc. For the last six years my company has produced the programs for the TEP Show, and Al placed a lot of ads in our various show guides and on our website. Though we didnt venture much beyond our businesses in conversation, a few of my experiences with him taught me a couple things about this gentleman that will have a lasting impression on me. Heres one thing I learned about Al. He would rather lose money than to have any part in bad business practices. A couple of years ago one of Als TEP vendors who advertised in one of the show programs we publish in Tucson wouldnt pay us for their ad. Al and I were talking at the TEP show that year, and I told him about it. No questions asked, Al simply asked me to follow him. He marched me to the vendor, asked him why he wouldnt pay me, decided his reasons werent satisfactory, and swiftly informed the vendor that he would need to pay me for the ad or he wouldnt be permitted to be in Als show next year. Whoa! Al was 6 inches shorter than me and 100 lbs. lighterand the vendor was even bigger than me. But Al would have none of it. No matter the physical size of a man, no matter the circumstances, Al insisted on integrity in business.123

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Unequivocally, Al was as generous a man as I have met in the rock, gem and mineral industry. Not that I havent met a lot of sincerely wonderful folks who deal in this trade, I have, but I can point to several times when Al selflessly went out of his way to make life easier and better for me. And these gestures, more than anything else, impact how I will remember Al. Here are a few of his deeds toward me that I recall. After the first year I published the Tucson EZ-Guide I met Al for the first time, and he offered to store our magazine racks in his storage facility every year after that. He allowed me to have the Tucson EZ-Guides shipped to TEP each year where he made sure they remained under tarps or in a big truck to keep them dry. Every year when he learned I was at his show in Tucson hed hop in his truck and drive to the back of the show and spend a few engaged minutes with me chatting over a smoke. During his shows in both Denver and Tucson he would inform his security guards who patrolled the shows at night to be sure to let me into the show facility after hours so I could make sure our racks were restocked with guides. Al made it a habit to pay for the ads he purchased from Xpo Press as soon as he received our invoice, and when I arrived at TEP each year he always had a check waiting for me to pick up for the TEP show programs we produced for him. And last but not least, who can forget the nicest outdoor restroom facility available anywherereplete with classical musicthat Al would pay tens of thousands of dollars for just to serve the folks at TEP. My wife especially loved Al for that act of kindness! All in all, Al took care of his people. He served us very well, and for this I am grateful and will remember him with utmost respect . . . as will all of you who knew him, Im sure. Tucsons electric promoter will be missed dearly.

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TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW ( (THE MAIN SHOW) / TUCSONSHOW CODE TGMS MAP NUMBERAddress: 260 S. Church St. February 10-13, 2011 Hours: Feb. 10-12, 10 am - 6 pm; Feb. 13, 10 am - 5 pm

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TUCSON SHOWPLACESHOW CODE TSP MAP NUMERAddress: 1530 South Freeway January 28 - February 13, 2011 Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (or by appointment)

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WESTWARD LOOK MINERAL SHOW / WESTWARD LOOK RESORTSHOW CODE WLMS MAP NUMBERAddress: 245 E. Ina Rd. February 4-7, 2011 Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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WHOLE BEAD SHOW / WINDMILL INNSHOW CODE WBS MAP NUMBERAddress: 4250 N. Campbell Ave. February 2-7, 2011 Hours: Feb. 2-3: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 4: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 5-7: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. More Info: Phone: (800) 292-2577 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.wholebead.comPhoto: Suzanne Morrison

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EZ-LIST SHOWS IN ORDER BY SHOW CODEShow Code1820 22ST AAV AGGS AGTA AIE AMF-H AMF-M AMF-Q AMF-R BBS FMI GAMS GJX GLDA GLW-GI GLW-GM GLW-H GXS HJS JGM-M JGM-S JOGS LQS MAS MFC MMS PGMS RGLS RRS RWWS TBS TBTB TEP TEP-RV TGMS TSP WBS WLMS

Show Name1820 Oracle Wholesale Show 22nd Street Mineral, Fossil & Gem Show African Art Village Arizona Global Gem & Jewelry Show AGTA GemFair Tucson American Indian Exposition Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show Best Bead Show, The Fine Minerals International, The Granada Avenue Mineral Show GJX Gem & Jewelry Show GLDA Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show G&LW Tucson Gem Show Globe-X Gem Show Howard Johnson Gem & Mineral Show JG&M Exposition - Michigan Street JG&M Exposition - Simpson Street JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show La Quinta Gem & Mineral Show Main Avenue Mineral & Fossil Show Mineral & Fossil Co-op Madagascar Minerals Gem Show Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show Rock Warehouse Wholesale Show, The Tucson Bead Show, The To Bead True Blue Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Showplace Whole Bead Show, The Westward Look Mineral Show

Show VenueTop-Gem Minerals Buildings 22nd Street Tent African Art Village Tents Hotel Arizona Tucson Convention Center Flamingo Hotel Ballroom Hotel Tucson City Center Mineral & Fossil Marketplace Quality Inn Ramada Ltd. Hotel Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center Fine Minerals Intl. Building Granada Ave. Tent GJX Tents Starr Pass Marriott Grant Inn Gem Mall Holiday Inn/Holidome Days Inn/Convention Center Howard Johnson Hotel JG&M Building/Tents JG&M Tent Tucson Expo Center La Quinta Inn Main Ave. Building/Tents Mineral & Fossil Co-op Norcross-Madagascar Building Riverpark Inn Rock, Gem & L

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