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Where: 1702 S. Euclid Avenue (Tucsonans beware:if you turn south on Euclid from Broadway, you'll find you're suddenly on Park--no problem, just turn right (west) on 22nd, then left (south) on Euclid, and you can't miss the building.)
What: 2008 was this show's first year; it has plenty of room to grow. A handful of exhibitors offered some beautiful jewelry, including moku-gane (Japanese for "wood-eye metal," which is a type of forged metal work), large glass plates, and art. If you stop by on your lunch hour or on your way to another show, you'll understand this show's potential. Keep a look out in years to come.
Inside or Out: Inside a very spacious exhibitor space.
Parking: Plenty and paved.
Food: There was a hotdog vendor on site on opening day; a second visit on another day around 3:00 p.m., and the vendor was gone.
Rest rooms: Portable.
2009 show dates (CANCELLED): In 2008, this show opened from February 1st through the 10th (show staff informed Arizona Bead Dog that the show was open the entire show's length to both the public as well as buyers). But according to their website, the show will be divided into a public and wholesale show. The 2009 wholesale show dates are Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st. The public show dates so far are Friday, February 6th, through Sunday, February 8th.
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For additional information: www.tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com.
 
(Photos of handmade wearable beaded purses, jewelry, and belts from Lady Hawk, with permission.)
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