Be wary of road construction problems
● Construction on Veterans Memorial Overpass means segments of South Palo Verde Road
are closed. Use South Alvernon Way or Kino Parkway between East 22nd Street and East Ajo Way. For a map of the closure and more information, go to www.vmo.pima.gov online.
● Barraza-Aviation Parkway
will be closed from East 34th Street to South Alvernon Way from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
The following shows are open to wholesale buyers only. Shows set their own policies for admission, but registration usually requires a copy of a business license, resale tax identification or a tax-exempt certificate.
● Rodeway Inn by Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers, Rodeway Inn, 1365 W. Grant Road. Through Feb. 11.
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● Gem Mall by Gem and Lapidary Wholesalers, 4475 S. Country Club Road. Through Feb. 11.
● AKS Gem Shows/Pacifica Trade Shows, Howard Johnson Inn, 1010 S. Freeway. Through Feb. 12.
● The Co-Op, 1635 N. Oracle Road. Through Feb. 12.
● International Gem and Jewelry Show, Michigan Street Complex, 3300-3400 E. Michigan St., near the Holiday Inn Palo Verde. Through Feb. 13.
● Top-Gem Warehouse Show, 1248 N. Main Ave. Through Feb. 13.
● V-Rock Shop Warehouse Show, 933 N. Main Ave. Through Feb. 13.
● G.L.D.A. Gem & Jewelry Show, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Tuesday through Feb. 6.
● Arizona Pueblo Inn Gem & Mineral Show at the Riverpark Inn, Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway. Tuesday through Feb. 8.
● To Bead True Blue, The Gallery and Silverbell Ballroom at The Manning House, 450 W. Paseo Redondo. Tuesday through Feb. 6.
● 2005 American Gem Trade Association GemFair Tucson, Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Wednesday through Feb. 7.
● GJX - Gem & Jewelry Exchange, 198 S. Granada Ave. Wednesday through Feb. 7.
● Jewelry & Organic Gem Show, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Wednesday through Feb. 11.
● Holidome by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Holiday Inn Palo Verde (the former Holidome), 4550 S. Palo Verde Road. Thursday through Feb. 11.
● Rio Grande Catalog in Motion, Hilton Tucson East, 7600 E. Broadway. Friday through Feb. 7.
