Today (March 8) is all about celebrating and championing equality for women.ÌýÌý
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To help you do that locally, we put together this list of woman-owned businesses in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Bookmark this for later to continue supporting women who make our community stronger.Ìý
And yes, we know this isn't a comprehensive list. Share your favorite ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ spots owned by local women. You can with your info . We also want to hear from lady makers and artistsÌý— and that includes Etsy entrepreneurs — as we start to expand this list.Ìý
Retail
Ìýhas so many books and gifts for all the badass women in your life.Ìý It's an independent book store right on Fourth Avenue that has been in business since 1973.
If you want to go the extra mile,Ìý. Its current owners, Trudy Mills and Kate Randall, are looking to hand the keys over to someone who is "the best match."
Consultant Mark Kaufman says independent bookstores like Antigone Books “as a whole, have reported their best year this past year, in 2015.â€
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday;Ìý10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý, info@antigonebooks.com.
Ìýdescribes itself as a "home, garden and clothing store" on itsÌý. Browse the shop owned by mother-daughter duo Bonnie and Crystal Flynt for unique gifts and holiday goodies.
Bonnie Flynt, left, and her daughter, Crystal, do some minor touch-up work in preparation for their move into their current location. The shop moved from Broadway Village to 760 S. Stone Ave. several years ago.Ìý
Where:ÌýÌý
Store hours:Ìý9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýbonboutique@gmail.com,Ìý795-2272.
ÌýMargo Hall, the owner of this local lingerie boutique, wants to make bra shopping enjoyable. SheÌýÌý— especially if you're size triple D and beyond.Ìý
Margo Hall opened The Bra Spa to help women find bras that fit.Ìý
Where:Ìý.Ìý
Store hours:Ìý9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý770-7870.
,Ìýowned by Katrina Anderson, also specializes in lingerie and bras. The Plaza Colonial shop offers a spa-like atmosphere.Ìý
Owner Katrina Anderson was watching "The Oprah Winfrey Show" listening to a conversation about how so many women wear the wrong bra size. That led to Bravo Boutique.Ìý
Where:Ìý.Ìý
Store hours:Ìý10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýinfo@bravoboutique.com, .
is a higher-end secondhand store, selling-gently used brand name items.
The national chain is owned by Kerstin Block and was started here in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in 1974.
Shoes sit on display atop a clothing rack at Buffalo Exchange.
Where:
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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ÌýandÌýÌýare sister shops on University Boulevard owned by Amy Jesionowski. The women's clothing stores specialize in breezy, boho styles.Ìý
Where:ÌýÌýandÌý.
Store hours:ÌýCollette: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Boutique 816: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýcolletteclothingaz@gmail.com, Collette:Ìý622-2673; Boutique 816:Ìý624-4006.
ÌýsellsÌývintage styles inspired by the Southwest. Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan own the shop and curate its inventory. Pieces span the beginning of the 1900s through the 1970s.Ìý
A customer browses the Hawaiian print shirts at Desert Vintage, at its previous location, 636 N. Fourth Ave.Ìý
Where:Ìý.
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Contact:Ìýdesertvintagetucson@gmail.com,Ìý620-1570.
Ìýhas a that will make you want to start gardening. And they'll teach you how. The retail and wholesale plant nursery is known for its poinsettias but also hosts classes on everything from drip irrigation to pest management (a few upcoming classes). They'll also teach you how to do a super cute DIY succulent garden or reuse broken pottery. Jan Westenborg owns the business.Ìý
Cathy Day demonstrates how to pack the plants in a wood-pallet succulent garden-making at Green Things.
Where: .
When: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý299-9471.Ìý
ÌýhasÌýgiven shoppers a vintage outlet since 1974. Owned byÌýCrissy Burgstaler, the shopÌýÌýlast spring. A perusal of theÌýÌýreveals there are still 1960s- and 1970s-era panties, baby doll sets and gowns for sale. But if that's not your thing, still go. There's so much to sift through at this shop.Ìý
Kaylee Ducote, store manager and Crissy Burgstaler, owner of How Sweet it Was Vintage show off some of their favorite pieces.Ìý
Where:Ìý.Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýhsiwvintage@gmail.com,Ìý623-9854.
has an air plant bar and tons of adorable gifts, including plenty of items that will make your cactus-loving heart happy. Cricket DeVries owns this shop. And bonus: Most of what you'll find here is pretty affordable.Ìý
DIY air plants at this air plant bar at Inside + Out.Ìý
Where:Ìý.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý .
,Ìýowned by Charlotte Lasselsberger, sells new, gently-used and handmade gear and clothing for babies and kids up to age 8. You can find expensive baby gear priced atÌý.Ìý
Kid cactus clothes?! You can get them at Little Bird Nesting Company.
Where:Ìý.
Store hours:Ìý10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:ÌýLittleBirdÃÛèÖÖ±²¥@gmail.com,Ìý203-7372.
Ìýmight not make it into your day-to-day shopping. It's in Summerhaven. On Mount Lemmon. But the cute shop owned by Debbie Fagan sells wind chimes, beads and other quirky gift options. Plus it's just fun to browse. The shop has a resilient history — it rebuilt after the Aspen Fire burned the building down in 2003.Ìý
Debbie Fagan, owner of The Living Rainbow Gift Shop, in Summerhaven, which was destroyed during the Aspen fire. It has been rebuilt and is now open, Monday March 7, 2005. Photo by James S. Wood/ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
Where:ÌýÌýon Mount Lemmon.
Store hours:Ìý10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Most days. Call first).Ìý
Contact:Ìý576-1519.
Ìýis a kitchen shop that opened last year in the former space ofÌý.ÌýMabel's has a fun assortment of modern and vintage-looking kitchen stuff.ÌýÌýown the shop.
Courtesy of Nicole Carrillo
Where:Ìý419 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Ìý
Contact:Ìýhello@MabelsOn4th.com;Ìý304-1029.
ÌýwillÌýsatisfy your desire for pretty things with its collection of jewelry, decórÌýand artwork.Ìý
The three ladies behind the shop at Mercado San AgustÃnÌý— Sofie Albertsen Gelb, Tasha Bundy and Mellow Dawn LundÌý— are also the creators of some of the store's jewelry and leather goods.Ìý
The light catches several nomad necklaces, made with bronze, chain and trade beads on display at the MAST table at Cultivate ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ December 2016.Ìý
Where: .
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Ìý
Contact:Ìýinfo@ilovemast.com,Ìý495-5920.
,Ìýowned by Autumn Ruhe, sells toys that encourage your kiddos' imaginations. The local toy shop in La Encantada often hosts events geared toward children and doesn't mind if your kids play before you purchase.Ìý
Store hours:Ìý10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýletsplay@mildredanddildred.com,Ìý615-6266.
Ìýis a local book store so lovelyÌý. The indie book store supports local authors and stocks latest releases.ÌýShopping here supports owners and sisters Bobbe Arnett and Tricia Clapp.ÌýÌý
The couple has no plans to change the layout of Mostly Books for the wedding. They like it just the way it is.
Where:ÌýÌý
Store hours:Ìý9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýmostlybooks@cox.net,Ìý571-0110.
'sÌýone-of-a-kind items make it hard not to fall in love with aÌýÌýhere or aÌýÌýthere.Ìý
The shop was founded in 2008 by Jennifer Radler, Shannon Riggs and DeeDee Koenen, who have been featuring their work made out of recycled and refurbished materials in the space since the day it opened.
The store also has quite the number of items up for sale from local artists.Ìý
This print of "Flying Heart" by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ artist, Valerie Galloway, was found at Pop Cycle for $28.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday;Ìý11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýpopcycleshop@hotmail.com,Ìý622-3297.
, an alternative fashion shop on North Fourth Ave., was founded by Lauren Baker and Rachel Balls and opened in March of 2007.
You'll find alternative, punk, goth, rock and rockabilly fashion, as well as makeup, handbags, wallets and accessories for men and women.
Sales associate Tamara Jenney works on displaying new inventory at Razorz Edge clothing store, July 2013.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Contact:Ìýinfo@razorzedge.com,Ìý792-3343.Ìý
Ìýhas everything you need to pamper you pooch. Full of dog treats, toys and other specialty items, the shop off of Fourth Avenue also has a self-serve go was station. Nicole and Johnny Carrillo are also the owners of Mabel's On Fourth.Ìý
Nicole Carrillo and her husband Johnny opened Rosie's µþ²¹°ù°ìé³Ù,Ìý327 E. Seventh St., about one month ago.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Ìý
Contact:Ìýwoof@rosiesbarket.com,Ìý304-1029.
is where you go to find running shoes that make the whole running experience slightly less painful. The store sells shoes, clothing and accessories for casual walkers and hardcore marathoners. They'll also help get you fitted correctly. Sharon Bart is the owner. The shop has been open since 1981.Ìý
Andrew Chumney, with The Running Shop, helps sister-in-law Hannah Wike as she tries on running shoes. Owner Sharon Bart says she wants “to give the best customer service†and make sure people get the right shoe.
Where: .
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý325-5097.
on Fourth Avenue is one of the best places in town to burn some wick without catching your wallet on fire.
There are plenty of pillars and scents to choose from. We're a fan of the , but their seasonal items are pretty great too. Monica Cota owns the shop.Ìý
Give the gift of smelling good with fancy soaps ($7) and heart-shaped candles ($6) from the Rustic Candle Company.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýmonica@rusticcandle.net,Ìý623-2880.ÌýÌý
Ìýis a boutique specializing in handmade paper, gift wrap, letterpress arts, unique gifts and home accessories, as well as the artwork and crafts of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ artists.
It opens several days a month and is arranged and decorated differently each time.Ìý
The shop is owned by Kirstine Spengler and her husband, Steve Thompson.Ìý
Saguaro Market will carry all kinds of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ art.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Contact:ÌýClickÌýÌýfor store hours and the next open market.Ìý
is a sewing boutique with adorable fabrics and sewing classes for beginners. They host classes for all ages and ability levels and clubs that work on projects together. You can even organize a girls' night here and use their machines. Sisters Kristin Owens and Brittany Severns own the shop.Ìý
Sisters Brittany Severns and Kristin Owens opened Sew Hip about one year ago.Ìý
Where:
Store hours:Ìý10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday by appointment only.Ìý
Contact: info@sew-hip.com, .Ìý
Ìýsells handmade jewelry, hair accessories and other fun oddities. The store's owner, Lizzie Mead, creates a good portion of the jewelry and is one of the organizers of the annual Return of the Mermaids event. The shop has been open since 1993.
Available and created at Silver Seas Jewelry.
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.Ìý
Contact:Ìýlizziesilversea@gmail.com,Ìý624-9954.
, with its two locations, is ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s go-to for all things outdoorsy. In 2011,ÌýÌýfrom the previous owner, Dave Baker. We love this store for finding the gear you need for hiking, camping, birding, climbing and more.Ìý
Don Bird tries out a pair of hiking shoes as he walks across a ramp made for testing shoes at Summit Hut, 5251 E. Speedway.
Where:ÌýÌýin Oro Valley andÌý.Ìý
Store hours:Ìý9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:ÌýSpeedway store:Ìýspeedway@summithut.com,Ìý325-1554; Oro Valley store:Ìýorovalley@summithut.com,Ìý888-1000.Ìý
Ìýis a women's clothing boutique. We love theirÌýÌýandÌý. Lissa Marinaro owns the boutique, which recently moved from its Fourth Avenue location.Ìý
Zoe Boutique sets up shop in the current Campbell location.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý740-1201.
has it all: Lingerie, designer bags and shoes, dresses and spa services. The store's owner, Stacy Madigan created the concept to help women feel beautiful inside and out. There's even complimentary wine, beer or flavored water while you get a pedicure or shop!
Chic Boutique is located at 25 E. Congress Street
Where:
Store hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Saturday hours vary, depending on events downtown.
Contact:Ìý520-260-0000 or follow the
Food
sells handmade tortillas by the bagful, but is also known for having some of the best burritos in town.
We recently named this breakfast burrito the best in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Because, look at it!Ìý
Owner Gracie Soto has continued on her family's business for more than 30 years in the Barrio Anita neighborhood.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Hours:Ìý7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday
Contact: .
is known for its yummy sandwiches and homemade cookies. It opened its first store in 1984 and was founded by Cheree Garrett-Jeffries.
The popular sandwich chain is going to open a new spot on the northeast corner of Grant and Swan roads.Ìý
Where: There are nine locations to choose from. Click to find one.
Store hours: Store hours depend on location. You'll find those details when you click on location.
Contact:ÌýEmail contact@bagginsgourmet.comÌýor click .
serves a variety of Mexican soups like birria, posole and menudo as well as chimichangas, flautas and more.ÌýThe business is owned by Guadalajara-native Monica Gonzalez.
Birrieria Guadalajara prepares both the white menudo popular in Sonora, $7.50, as well as the spicy red menudo with pureed chiles. Ìý
Where:Ìý
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.Ìý
Contact:Ìý
has a fresh menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, as well as a gift shop on the premises of the 1940's adobe house. The restaurant is owned by Rebecca Ramey.
The gift shop at Blue Willow has a giant collection of cactus products. Everything from saguaro mugs to dog toys and yolk separatorsÌýcan be found here. Prices rage from inexpensive to kind of expensive.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Hours:Ìý7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý or call .
is a taqueria that serves gourmet Sonoran tacos in a casual setting.ÌýCheck out owner Maria Mazon’s rotating list of creative salsas, with fruits and herbs like blueberry and basil.
Boca chef/owner Maria Mazon says she’s nervous, happy and excited to move her 8-year-old restaurant to Fourth Avenue.
Where: Ìý
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Contact:Ìý or call .
has been a fixture of downtown since 2006. Owner Suzana Davila changes the menu twice daily with different healthy takes on traditional Mexican dishes. Also check out its sister restaurant The Little One,Ìý
Cafe Poca Cosa, 110 E. Pennington St., offers this pollo en mole negro with sesame and almonds.
Where:
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Contact: or call .
Ìýis a non-dairy ice cream shop in Broadway Village shopping center.ÌýOwner Jennifer NewmanÌýuses cashew milk and a wide variety of fruits to create flavors likeÌýlemon poppyseed and chocolate chip cookie dough.
Cashew Cow’s raspberry ‘ice cream’ is swirled with a housemade fruit puree that tastes like fresh fruit and cream.
Where:Ìý
Hours:ÌýNoon to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Contact:Ìý.
is a French cafe and bistro that's well-known for its weekend brunches, with dishes likeÌýcroque madame andÌýeggs provençal. Chef and ownerÌýCoralie Satta is originally fromÌýMarseille, France.Ìý
A few friends get together and sample rosés at Ghini's French Caffe. From left, wine distributor Joshua Rayman, Ghini's owner Coralie Satta and Chris S.
Where:Ìý.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
Contact: or callÌý.
Ìýserves up hot caffeinated beverages, as well as sandwiches, salads and other treats. The coffee shop is owned by Jackie Sharma and opened its first shop in 2001 and currently resides downtown.
Where:Ìý
Store hours:Ìý7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Contact:Ìýjackie@ikescoffee.com,Ìý.
is a popular cantina and restaurant located in the historic Presidio district downtown. The outdoor oasis is owned byÌýJo Schneider, who also owns coffee shop near the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
Most of the dining at La Cocina has been moved outdoors. The cantina can get a touch loud when it's crowded.
Where:Ìý
Hours:Ìý11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Contact:Ìýinfo@lacocinatucson.com;Ìý.
Ìýis known for its freshly-baked breads and healthy meals like the pasta primavera withÌýtheÌýzucchini noodles.
Owner Renee Kreager fills the menu with local ingredients as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. Ìý
The Miel de Vida, or honey of life, is normally $9 at Renee’s Organic Oven.
Where:Ìý
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Contact: or call .
Ìýis a single-origin coffee roaster and cafe headed up byÌýAnna Perreira. She works with her brother David to educate consumers on the importance of working directly with farmers in Africa and Latin America.
Participants try different coffee samples during a cupping class at Yellow Brick Coffee, 3220 S. Dodge Blvd. The sessions are meant to enhance people’s coffee experience.
Where:Ìý.
Cafe hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.ÌýMonday-Friday.
Contact: or call .Ìý Ìý
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is designed to lead to physical transformation. It offers a full professional Pilates equipment in a supportive, non-competitive environment. There are private and semi-private sessions, as well as group classes.Ìý
It was founded in 1993 by Kyria Sabin Waugaman. She is also the founder and director of Fletcher Pilates, an international Pilates school.Ìý
Teacher Kyria Sabin Waugaman, helps Jan Booth with a twist during a COREtet session.
Where: , Suite 250 and in Oro Valley.
Studio hours:ÌýContact the studio directly for schedules.
Contact:Ìý for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and for Oro Valley.
Ìýis owned by Jenna Herder. Herder teaches Krav Maga classes for all levels and also has a that she teaches every Friday. Herder and her mom JoAnn Herder also own at the same location.Ìý
Jenna Herder throws kicks while working with Tim Powell on his defensive moves at her Combat Krav Maga gym, 33273 N Freeway, Wednesday November 15, 2017, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
Where:Ìý.
Gym hours: VisitÌý for class hours.Ìý
Contact: combatkravmagatucson@gmail.com or call .
Ìýis a full service salon offering hair cuts, colors, styles, manicures, pedicures, facials, body treatments and much more.Ìý
The salon's owner, Dolly Quinn, has been in the cosmetology field since 1972.
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild jokes with Dolly Quinn (in pink) at a benefit cut-a-thon at Quinn’s Salonspa, while volunteers and contributors watch.
Where:Ìý
Salon hours:Ìý9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.ÌýÌý
Contact:ÌýBeauty@DollyQuinn.com;ÌýÌý
is a new dance studio on Fourth Avenue owned by Marina Cornelius. Don't expect boring classes here. The studio has a disco ball and classes include Cardio Party-O and Bollywood Groove.Ìý
Marina Cornelius opened Floor Polish on Fourth Avenue in March 2018 after moving from her previous location on Hoff Avenue.
Where: Ìý
Studio hours: Check the class schedule Ìý
Contact: Call .Ìý
Ìýis the place to go to get pampered and beautified. You can get your hair done, a facial, mani-pedi, massage — anything to make you feel beautiful.
Pamela McNair-Wingate opened the first Gadabout Salon in 1979 with a staff of eight. Pamela's daughter, Jana Westerbeke is now the co-president of the company.Ìý
Where:ÌýThere are several. ClickÌýÌýfor locations.
Salon hours:Ìý8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Contact:ÌýClickÌý.
Ìýis the place to take your pooch to be pampered. The doggy day spa has been a winner of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Local Media's Best of the Northwest competition for pet grooming and is owned by Mary Alice Bushey.Ìý
Where: Ìý
Salon hours:Ìý8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.Ìý
Contact:Ìý.
Ìýhandles general auto repair like brake repairs, tune-ups, cooling system and radiators, electrical diagnosis and repair, oil and filter changes and more.Ìý
The shop is owned by Jacqui Harry, who has been known to buy warm socks for her employees during the winter. It has been in business since March 1987.
A bundled-up Mike Turkington works on an engine at Jay Bees Auto Service. Workers in open spaces have been especially exposed to recent cold temperatures.
Where:Ìý5070 E. 22nd Street
Shop hours:Ìý8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contact:Ìý.
is an airy studio in Oro Valley for paint and craft parties. Owner Michelle Schloss envisions the business as a replacement for happy hour. BYOB and get painting.Ìý
Michelle Schloss started her business Lucky Cat Social Art about two years ago.Ìý
Where:
Schedule:ÌýVisit for upcoming classes.Ìý
Contact:Ìýmichelle@luckycatsocialart.com,Ìý.
is the only arts and crafts studio offering classes and workshops for adults and kids on the far east side. It does paint parties as well as after school art for kids. Its owner, Libby Hays considers her business a revolt against technology and sees it as a way to get back to making things for people and creating together.Ìý
The studio space at Craft Revolt is filled with natural light, lovely tables and art.
Where: , Suite 101
Schedule: Visit for upcoming classes and events.
Contact: 245-0340 or follow the
is exactly what its name implies: A place for the kids to let their imaginations run wild and play. The business' owner, Mary Cliff has always believed kids learn best from play. So she created an indoor interactive space to explore and imagine. There's even a coffee bar for parents.Ìý
Cooper, 7, left, and Carter Cliff, 8,Ìý pretend they're roasting hot dogs and marshmallows at Our Play Place.
Where:
Cost: $10; $7 each additional child
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m. every first and third Sunday
Contact: 219-0535