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(Exterior photos of East show, near Holidome.)
Where: 355 E. Ft. Lowell (West Show), which is right next door to A Beaucoup Conge;
3301 E. Pennsylvania (East Show), which is near Holidome (about a block west of Palo Verde and a block north of Michigan-- follow the signs).
What: The East show will attract mostly buyers due to its proximity to the Holidome, Gem Mall, Bead Renaissance, and Intergem. If you're looking for glass, fused glass, vintage, Czech, West German and other beads along those lines, buttons, and tools, stop in to this well-organized and clean showroom display and get away from the noise and bustle of the larger shows. Here, you can actually think about your purchase. The West show is geared towards wholesale only, and a compact showroom displays the same items as the East show. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
Inside or Out: Both, as shown above.
Parking: Depends on the day; Arizona Bead Dog visited the East show on Sunday, so there was plenty. Be prepared to park where you can find it once Holidome opens. The West show has parking along a neighborhood street--if you're heading west, turn right just before you get to the A Beaucoup Conge building.
Food: None.
Restrooms: On premises at the East show; there was a portable restroom at the West show.
2012 show dates: Open over 2 weeks, which includes 3 weekends, but not the last Sunday--opens Wednesday, January 18 through Saturday, February 11th.
2012 show hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (January 29 - February 10.) Call their toll-free number for exact dates and times: 1.877.696.9490.
Shuttle routes: To be determined.
For additional information: www.abcdirect beads.com.
September show 2010: Arizona Bead Dog did not make it to their new for 2010 September show, but will keep you updated on 2011's September show dates!
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