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Holiday Gift Guide

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This Holiday season, put your money where your heart is and shop local. Celebrating local talent is what this magazine is all about. So we've made it easy for you and your limited time by providing this gift guide of unique Tucson-born gifts.

We are also very proud to be the media sponsor of the 7th Annual Mercado San Agustin Holiday Bazaar, which supports and celebrates our like- minded vision of shopping locally.

mercadoholidaybazaarlogo They've handpicked the very best of Tucson's makers and artisans to offer shoppers an event where you can buy a wide variety of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts in the old world courtyard reminiscent of a European Holiday Market.  Here you can enjoy amazing food, coffee, artisan cocktails, and wonderful Holiday  shopping with family and friends!

Head to the Mercado San Agustin December 19th, 20th and 21st  (11am-6pm Friday and Saturday, and 11am-4pm Sunday) and fill up on gifts for under the tree and food for your holiday table, and enjoy the flavors and delights of a true community in the heart of Tucson, located just west of Downtown.

Where:  Mercado San Agustin, 100 Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ 85745

When:  December 19, 20, 21 (Friday & Saturday 11am-6pm/Sunday 11am-4pm

More info: www.mercadosanagustin.com 

We'll see you there!

willies fort logo Willie's Fort

Willie's Fort is a curated online marketplace founded by artist and traveler Eliza Craig, and will be part of the Mercado San Agustin's 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Dec 19th, 20th and 21st, 2014. It cultivates a unique style that embraces travel, exploration, and discovery by bringing together old, new and one-of-a-kind work from various artists and designers. The Fort is a collection for both the young traveller and the experienced explorer that is timeless and unparalleled.

1KokeshiDollTsunami1 Alexandra Gjurasic

Artist Alexandra Gjurasic recently relocated to Tucson and  is eager to debut at the upcoming December Mercado San Agustin Holiday Bazaar 2014   with her bone and crystal necklaces inspired by her sculptural art work,   NEWAGEFOLKLORE!  She also invites you to ogle her tchotchkes, trinkets and knick-knacks on display such as archival giclee prints, stunning original  paintings on paper and on reclaimed antique cedar shakes as well as hand painted kokeshi doll greeting cards.   www.alexandragjurasic.com

Contact: [email protected]

Phone: 505-604-1348

 

guamap pc Guatamala Acupuncture and Medical Aid Project (GUAMAP)

GUAMAP is a local non-profit providing acupuncture training in Peten, Guatemala. Find its handcrafted products  at the 7th Annual Mercado San Agustin Holiday Bazaar, December 19th, 20th and 21st. GUAMAP offers unique  handcrafted  items from Guatemala.  Buyers will  discover  shawls, table runners and tablecloths, kitchen items, shoulder bags, purses  and shopping bags  in the  brilliant hues  of  Maya textiles.  Weaving and applique typical  of  Chichicastenango, Sololá, and Cobán are featured in this year’s selection.  All proceeds go to healthcare  training in northern Guatemala. www.guamap.net

Becky Zimmerman

240_F_71953442_lm5poeLzYcK7vmvVxUQN3ssOIyjjSF03 Artist and maker Becky Zimmerman has always been in love with fabrics and cats. She will be part of the Mercado San Agustin's 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar this December 19-21. You'll be able to purchase her fun, brightly colored fabric totes and ottomans, as well as her imaginative cat art cards and prints as gifts for your family and friends.  She will also be taking orders for custom pieces. beckyzimmdesign.etsy.com or beckyzimm.etsy.com. Contact:  [email protected]

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Fox Theatre

There’s wonderment in store at The Fox in December!

  • fox color logo fox theatre  12/6  Mochrie & Sherwood: Live & Dangerous Comedy - Hilarious improv from the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway? will have you falling out of your seat with laughter.
  • 12/7 New Orleans Jazz Legend Dr. John salutes Louis Armstrong performing Spirit of Satch.
  • 12/12  Swingin' Christmas - All-star vocalists sing holiday favorites from the days of swing!
  • 12/20 & 12/22 Holiday Films - It's a Wonderful Life and Polar Express.
Box Office:  (520) 547-3040
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson

 

Alfonso's Gourmet Olive Oils & Balsamics

JGilbert_TGQwi04 Tom and Nancy Alfonso invite you to shop at their locally owned Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balamics for all your Holiday gift needs.  With two convenient locations, you will find an array of flavorful options including a wide variety of the finest Ultra-Premium, First Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world;  Traditional Aged Balsamic Vinegars from Modena, Italy, sampler sets, tableware, gourmet condiments and much more. Create custom gift baskets filled with  the Flavors of the Season at Alfonso Gourmet.  Shipping and online ordering available. Phone: 520.638.5000 or 520.441.9081 . Details at www.alfonsooliveoil.com

Where to find them: Plaza Escondido, 7854 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 520 638-5000

St Philips Plaza - 4320 N Campbell, Suite #40, Tucson AZ 85718 520 441 9081

 

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winner 2014 Tavolino Ristorante Italiano, 2890 E. Skyline Dr. Specializing in simple, elegant Northern Italian cuisine.

Holiday offerings include:

  • Gift Card offer through December 31st - purchase  a $100 gift card and receive a bonus card for $20.
  • Christmas Eve: Traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes from 5 -10pm
  • New Year's Eve: Offering a special menu as well as the Tavolino dinner menu from 5 to 11pm.

22zagat Open for lunch and dinner: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat  11am-10pm;  Happy Hour daily 3-7pm, reverse Happy Hour Fri & Sat 9pm to close Phone (520) 531-1913.

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