CGM Findings Super Specials at the Tucson Jewelry Show 2013

CGM Findings with be at the Tucson Jewelry Show 2013. more info Holiday Inn/Holidome 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85714I-10 at S. Palo Verde Rd. February 7-15 Hours: February 7-14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Advance information: Margaret Hopson, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; www.glwshows.com Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license. http://www.jewelryshowguide.com/ http://jogsshow.com/ In the meantime, take a look at our online catalog - cgmfindings.com/catalog.html But, of course, there are many other shows, vendors and events happening constantly during the tucson show season. The bottom line is if you are in the jewelry business, you owe it to yourself to attend - at least once. The Tucson Jewelry Show is an amazing experience. Year after year, vendors and people from all over the world get ready for an unforgettable experience and incredible deals. Here is some general information that might help you find your way around the show. Tucson information Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, 520-322-5773 www.tgms.com Metropolitan Tucson Visitors & Convention Bureau www.visittucson.org/gemshow/ Tucson Airport Parking promo rates offered, shuttles Tucson Airport Car Rentals http://www.jewelryshowguide.com/ http://www.facebook.com/TucsonGemShow Show break down and schedule: TUCSON JEWELRY SHOW 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 posted in the lobbies of each participating hotel during AGTA GemFair. For a list of AGTA Preferred Hotels, visit www.agta.org. Following is a list of the shuttles sponsored by various shows in Tucson and their stops around the shows. Blue Route February 2–15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 20 minute intervals Stops: Gem Mall (adding Holidome beginning February 7) and Simpson Street Parking HUB Sponsored by: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc. Copper Route February 2–12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 15 minute intervals Stops: Kino Sports Complex (formerly Tucson Electric Park), Holidome, Tucson Expo Center Sponsored by: Kino Gem & Mineral Show and J.O.G.S. International Exhibits Emerald Route February 2–16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 20 minute intervals Stops: Hotel Tucson City Center, Ramada Limited, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, and Simpson Street Parking HUB Sponsored by: Globe-X and Marty Zinn Expositions Gold Route January 31–February 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 20 minute intervals Stops: Howard Johnson, Clarion Inn, Tucson Showplace, Simpson Street Parking HUB, Hotel Tucson City Center, Grant Inn, Ramada Limited, Days Inn, Riverpark Inn. Sponsored by: Globe-X and Tucson Showplace Red Route #1 & #2 February 2–February 16, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 20 minute intervals Stops: Red Route #1-Hotel Tucson City Center to Ramada Limited Red Route #2-Hotel Tucson City Center, Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, and Ramada Limited Sponsored by: Martin Zinn Expositions Turquoise Route February 3–February 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 15–20 minute intervals Stops: Doubletree Reid Park, Gem Mall/Holidome, Doubletree Reid Park, Tucson Convention Center and Simpson Street Parking Hub, adding Windmill Inn on February 5 Sponsored by: To Bead True Blue and The Tucson Bead Show Best Bead Show Route February 6, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; February 7–9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; February 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 15 minute intervals 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 is also available at the Parking Hubs. Parking Hubs are located at 22nd Street and I10 Frontage Rd. (east side), Congress Street and I10 Frontage Rd. (west side), and the Tucson Expo Center on East Irvington Rd. Mineral show advice: http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/articles/tucson.htm G&LW Show http://glwshows.com/ TUCSON SCHEDULE AND SHOW GUIDE: TUCSON SCHEDULE AND SHOW GUIDE: 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 30-February 17 Hours: January 30: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; January 31-February 16: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-3 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 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85745 22nd Street & I-10 January 31-February 17 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: 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. February 2-17 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Advance information: Charlotte Mack, (520) 869-7895; Web site www.africanartvillage.com/ American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701 Main Entrance on S. Granada Ave. February 5-10 Hours: February 5-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 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. Arizona Independent Warehouse Show 2200 East Benson Highway, Tucson, AZ 85714 January 28-February 16 Advance information: (303) 462-1173; Web sitewww.therockwarehouse.com/Tucson_Show.html A new 5000-sq.ft. building with lots of parking. Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show, Hotel Tucson City Center Hotel Tucson City Center 475 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 N. Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. February 2-16 Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 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. February 2-16 Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 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. February 2-16 Hours: February 2-15: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 16: 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 14-February 16 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance information: (520) 907-5124; Web sitewww.abeadcarnival.com The Best Bead Show Kino Veterans Memorial Community Center 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 E. Ajo Way & Forgeus Ave. February 6-10 Hours: February 6: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; February 7-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance information: John Iannucci, (610) 909-2674; Web site www.bestbeadshow.com. Please see show website for updated exhibitor list. Clarion Gem & Mineral Show Clarion Inn 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713 I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd. February 1-16 (Jump start January 31) Hours: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Advance information: Web sitewww.gigmshows.com Wholesale and retail/open to the public. Executive Inn MIneral & Fossil Show Best Western Executive Inn 333 W. Drachman St., Tucson, AZ 85705 February 2-13 Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Advance information: (678) 447-1700;Websitewww.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) February 3-16 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. February 5-10 Hours: February 5-0: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance Information: Gem & Jewelry Exchange, (520) 882-4200; Fax (520) 882-4203; Web sitewww.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 February 4-10 Hours: February 4-9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 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. February 2-15 Hours: February 2-14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 15: 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 7-15 Hours: February 7-14: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Advance information: Margaret Hopson, (601) 879-8832; Fax (601) 879-3282; Web sitewww.glwshows.com Wholesale buyer credentials required; resale license. Globe-X Gem & Mineral Show Days Inn/Convention Center 222 S. Freeway Ave., Tucson, AZ February 1-15 (Jump start: January 31) 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 Gem And Mineral Show 350 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Next to Hotel Tucson City Center February 1-16 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Advance information: Harvey Siegel, (516) 623-3800 Granada Show Gallery 338 N. Granada Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 Showroom Open February 2-17 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For information: angie@wyodino.org Grant Inn Gem & Mineral Show Grant Inn 1365 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 I-10 at Grant Rd. February 2-15 Hours: February 2-14: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; February 15: 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. February 1-15 (Jump start: January 31) Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Main Tent hours 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Advance information: Piyush Patel, (520) 251-1800; 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. February 1-12 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: J.O.G.S., (213) 629-3030: Fax (213) 629-3434; Web sitewww.jogsshow.com Wholesale buyer credentials required. Free parking; free champagne brunch buffet daily for buyers. Transportation Info: Free limousines: from JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show (Tucson Expo Center) to AGTA GemFair (Tucson Convention Center) and back. Dates: February 5-10, 2013 Free shuttles: Ruby Road: Tucson Electric Park - Howard Johnson - Days Inn - Roadway Inn - JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) and back Dates: February 2-12, 2013 Cooper Road: Tucson Electric Park - Holidome/Gem Mall - JOGS Show (Tucson Expo Center) and back Dates: February 2-12, 2013 Jewelry, Gem And Mineral Expo 2013/Michigan Street 3200 E. Michigan St., Tucson, AZ 85714 One block west of Palo Verde Rd. February 2-17 Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web sitewww.jgmexpo.com Wholesale buyer credentials required. Jewelry, Gem And Mineral Expo 2013/Simpson Street 601 W. Simpson St., Tucson, AZ 85701 Two blocks southwest of Convention Center. February 2-17 Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web sitewww.jgmexpo.com Open to the public. Kino Gem & Mineral Show Formerly Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show) Kino Sports Complex 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd. February 2-17 Hours: February 2-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 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. Madagascar Minerals® Gem Show Norcross-Madagascar Gallery 201 W. Lester St., Tucson, AZ 85705 W. Lester St. between Oracle Rd. & Stone Ave. January 25-February 18 (Jump start: January 23-24) Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: (520) 882-8884; Fax (520) 882-0053; Web sitewww.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: January 28-February 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 12: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance information: (520) 889-1840; Web sitewww.mainavegemshow.com Mineral & Fossil Co-Op 1635 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705 N. Oracle Rd. & Elm St. (Next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel) February 2-14 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. February 2-14 Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 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. February 2-17 (Jump start: February 1) Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: Lynn Arriaga, (520) 743-0866; Web site www.rapariver.com For the complete, correct, and updated show map, please visit the show website atwww.rapariver.com. The Rock Show At Kino Sports Complex Formerly the Tucson Electric Park RV Show Kino Sports Complex 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 E. Ajo Way between Kino Pkwy. & Country Club Rd. February 2-17 Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Advance information: (800) 983-0133; Web sitewww.rockshowtucson.com Wholesale and retail. To Bead True Blue Doubletree Reid Park 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711 February 3-8 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: Anna Johnson; (530) 274-2222; Web site www.tobeadtrueblue.com Open to the public, wholesale and retail. The Tucson Bead Show At Doubletree Reid Park Doubletree Reid Park 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711 February 9-11 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: Anna Johnson, (530) 274-2222; Web site www.thetucsonbeadshow.com Open to the public, wholesale and retail. The Tucson Bead Show At Windmill Inn Windmill Inn 4250 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718 February 5-10 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Advance information: (530) 274-2222; Web sitewww.thetucsonbeadshow.com Open to the public, wholesale and retail. Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™ Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church St., Tucson, AZ 85701 Entrance on S. Church St. & Granada Ave. February 14-17 Hours: February 14-16: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 17: 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. February 1-17 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 8-11 Hours: February 8-10: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 11: 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 Viscount Suite Hotel 4855 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85718 February 5-10 Hours: February 5-7: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 8: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; February 9: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; February 10: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance information: (800) 292-2577; Web site www.wholebead.com Admission free to all buyers upon registration. Wholesale buyers register with state-issued resale license. Insiders guide article to shop Tucson: http://tucsongemandmineralshows.net/tucson-insiders-guide.htm G&LW SHOW SCHEDULE JOGS SHOW 50 Year History of Tucson