Today (March 8) is all about celebrating and championing equality for women.
It's International Women’s Day
To help you do that locally, we put together this list of woman-owned businesses in Tucson. Bookmark this for later to continue supporting women who make our community stronger.
And yes, we know this isn't a comprehensive list. Share your favorite Tucson spots owned by local women. You can fill out a survey with your info here. We also want to hear from lady makers and artists — and that includes Etsy entrepreneurs — as we start to expand this list.
Retail
Antigone Books has so many books and gifts for all the badass women in your life. 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, buy the whole store. 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.”
Where: 411 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 792-3715, info@antigonebooks.com.
Bon Boutique describes itself as a "home, garden and clothing store" on its Instagram. 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.
Where: 760 S. Stone Ave.
Store hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: bonboutique@gmail.com, 795-2272.
The Bra Spa's Margo Hall, the owner of this local lingerie boutique, wants to make bra shopping enjoyable. She specializes in fittings and helping customers find the right fit and style — especially if you're size triple D and beyond.
Margo Hall opened The Bra Spa to help women find bras that fit.
Where: 6544 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Store hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Contact: 770-7870.
Bravo Boutique, owned by Katrina Anderson, also specializes in lingerie and bras. The Plaza Colonial shop offers a spa-like atmosphere.
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.
Where: 2840 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 140.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Contact: info@bravoboutique.com, 299-1588.
Buffalo Exchange 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 Tucson in 1974.
Shoes sit on display atop a clothing rack at Buffalo Exchange.
Where: 2001 E. Speedway
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 795-0508.
Collette Clothing and Boutique 816 are sister shops on University Boulevard owned by Amy Jesionowski. The women's clothing stores specialize in breezy, boho styles.
Where: 905 E. University Blvd., Suite 125 and 943 E. University Blvd., Suite 145.
Store hours: Collette: 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.
Contact: colletteclothingaz@gmail.com, Collette: 622-2673; Boutique 816: 624-4006.
Desert Vintage sells vintage 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.
A customer browses the Hawaiian print shirts at Desert Vintage, at its previous location, 636 N. Fourth Ave.
Where: 403 N. Sixth Ave., Suite 119.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Contact: desertvintagetucson@gmail.com, 620-1570.
Green Things has a Facebook page 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.
Cathy Day demonstrates how to pack the plants in a wood-pallet succulent garden-making at Green Things.
Where: 3384 E. River Road.
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.
Contact: 299-9471.
How Sweet It Was Vintage has given shoppers a vintage outlet since 1974. Owned by Crissy Burgstaler, the shop came into a collection of vintage lingerie last spring. A perusal of the Etsy shop reveals 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.
Kaylee Ducote, store manager and Crissy Burgstaler, owner of How Sweet it Was Vintage show off some of their favorite pieces.
Where: 424 E. Sixth Street.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: hsiwvintage@gmail.com, 623-9854.
Inside + Out 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.
DIY air plants at this air plant bar at Inside + Out.
Where: 5425 N. Kolb Road.
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.
Contact: 447-5230.
Little Bird Nesting Company, owned 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 at 50 to 60 percent of retail.
Kid cactus clothes?! You can get them at Little Bird Nesting Company.
Where: 4508 E. Broadway.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: LittleBirdTucson@gmail.com, 203-7372.
Living Rainbow Gift Shop might 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.
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/Arizona Daily Star.
Where: 12789 N. Sabino Canyon Park on Mount Lemmon.
Store hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Most days. Call first).
Contact: 576-1519.
Mabel's on 4th is a kitchen shop that opened last year in the former space of How Sweet It Was Vintage. Mabel's has a fun assortment of modern and vintage-looking kitchen stuff. Nicole and Johnny Carrillo own the shop.
Courtesy of Nicole Carrillo
Where: 419 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Contact: hello@MabelsOn4th.com; 304-1029.
MAST will satisfy your desire for pretty things with its collection of jewelry, decór and artwork.
The three ladies behind the shop at Mercado San Agustín — Sofie Albertsen Gelb, Tasha Bundy and Mellow Dawn Lund — are also the creators of some of the store's jewelry and leather goods.
The light catches several nomad necklaces, made with bronze, chain and trade beads on display at the MAST table at Cultivate Tucson December 2016.
Where: 100 S. Avenida del Convento.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: info@ilovemast.com, 495-5920.
Mildred & Dildred, owned 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.
Store hours: 10 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.
Contact: letsplay@mildredanddildred.com, 615-6266.
Mostly Books is a local book store so lovely this couple got married there last year. The indie book store supports local authors and stocks latest releases. Shopping here supports owners and sisters Bobbe Arnett and Tricia Clapp.
The couple has no plans to change the layout of Mostly Books for the wedding. They like it just the way it is.
Where: 6208 E. Speedway.
Store hours: 9:30 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.
Contact: mostlybooks@cox.net, 571-0110.
Pop Cycle's one-of-a-kind items make it hard not to fall in love with a reclaimed item here or a Tucson T-shirt there.
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.
This print of "Flying Heart" by Tucson artist, Valerie Galloway, was found at Pop Cycle for $28.
Where: 422 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: popcycleshop@hotmail.com, 622-3297.
Razorz Edge, 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.
Where: 427 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 11 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: info@razorzedge.com, 792-3343.
Rosie's Barkét has 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.
Nicole Carrillo and her husband Johnny opened Rosie's Barkét, 327 E. Seventh St., about one month ago.
Where: 327 E. Seventh St.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Contact: woof@rosiesbarket.com, 304-1029.
The Running Shop 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.
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: 3055 N. Campbell Ave. #153.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Contact: 325-5097.
The Rustic Candle Company 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 Desert Sage candle, but their seasonal items are pretty great too. Monica Cota owns the shop.
Give the gift of smelling good with fancy soaps ($7) and heart-shaped candles ($6) from the Rustic Candle Company.
Where: 324 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: monica@rusticcandle.net, 623-2880.
Saguaro Market is a boutique specializing in handmade paper, gift wrap, letterpress arts, unique gifts and home accessories, as well as the artwork and crafts of Tucson artists.
It opens several days a month and is arranged and decorated differently each time.
The shop is owned by Kirstine Spengler and her husband, Steve Thompson.
Saguaro Market will carry all kinds of Arizona and Tucson art.
Where: 657 W. St. Mary's Road
Contact: Click here for store hours and the next open market.
Sew Hip 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.
Sisters Brittany Severns and Kristin Owens opened Sew Hip about one year ago.
Where: 3400 E. Speedway.
Store hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday by appointment only.
Contact: info@sew-hip.com, 314-1894.
Silver Sea Jewelry sells 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: 330 N. Fourth Ave.
Store hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
Contact: lizziesilversea@gmail.com, 624-9954.
Summit Hut, with its two locations, is Tucson's go-to for all things outdoorsy. In 2011, Dana Davis and her husband Jeremy bought the business from the previous owner, Dave Baker. We love this store for finding the gear you need for hiking, camping, birding, climbing and more.
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: 7745 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley and 5251 E. Speedway.
Store hours: 9 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.
Contact: Speedway store: speedway@summithut.com, 325-1554; Oro Valley store: orovalley@summithut.com, 888-1000.
Zoë Boutique is a women's clothing boutique. We love their desert-themed tanks and breezy scarves. Lissa Marinaro owns the boutique, which recently moved from its Fourth Avenue location.
Zoe Boutique sets up shop in the current Campbell location.
Where: 3065 N. Campbell Ave.
Store hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 740-1201.
Chic Boutique 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: 25 E. Congress Street
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: 520-260-0000 or follow the FB page
Food
Anita Street Market 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 Tucson. Because, look at it!
Owner Gracie Soto has continued on her family's business for more than 30 years in the Barrio Anita neighborhood.
Where: 849 N. Anita Ave.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday
Contact: 882-5280.
Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches 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.
Where: There are nine locations to choose from. Click here to find one.
Store hours: Store hours depend on location. You'll find those details when you click on location.
Contact: Email contact@bagginsgourmet.com or click here.
Birrieria Guadalajara serves a variety of Mexican soups like birria, posole and menudo as well as chimichangas, flautas and more. The 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.
Where: 304 E. 22nd St.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Contact: 624-8020
Blue Willow 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 separators can be found here. Prices rage from inexpensive to kind of expensive.
Where: 2616 N. Campbell Ave.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Contact: Click here or call 327-7577.
Boca is a taqueria that serves gourmet Sonoran tacos in a casual setting. Check 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: 533 N. Fourth Ave.
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: Click here or call 777-8134.
Café Poca Cosa 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, 151 N. Stone Ave.
Cafe Poca Cosa, 110 E. Pennington St., offers this pollo en mole negro with sesame and almonds.
Where: 110 E. Pennington St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Contact: Click here or call 622-6400.
Cashew Cow is a non-dairy ice cream shop in Broadway Village shopping center. Owner Jennifer Newman uses cashew milk and a wide variety of fruits to create flavors like lemon 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: 16 S. Eastbourne Ave.
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: Click here.
Ghini's is a French cafe and bistro that's well-known for its weekend brunches, with dishes like croque madame and eggs provençal. Chef and owner Coralie Satta is originally from Marseille, France.
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: 1803 E. Prince Road.
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: Click here or call 326-9095.
Ike's Coffee and Tea serves 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: 100 N. Stone Ave., suite 111
Store hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Contact: jackie@ikescoffee.com, 792-1800.
La Cocina is a popular cantina and restaurant located in the historic Presidio district downtown. The outdoor oasis is owned by Jo Schneider, who also owns Bentley's coffee shop near the University of Arizona.
Most of the dining at La Cocina has been moved outdoors. The cantina can get a touch loud when it's crowded.
Where: 201 N. Court Ave.
Hours: 11 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: info@lacocinatucson.com; 622-0351.
Renee's Organic Oven is known for its freshly-baked breads and healthy meals like the pasta primavera with the zucchini noodles.
Owner Renee Kreager fills the menu with local ingredients as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.
The Miel de Vida, or honey of life, is normally $9 at Renee’s Organic Oven.
Where: 7065 E. Tanque Verde Road
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Contact: Click here or call 886-0484.
Yellow Brick Coffee is a single-origin coffee roaster and cafe headed up by Anna 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: 3220 S. Dodge Blvd. Suite 1.
Cafe hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contact: Click here or call 226-4068.
Other
Bodyworks Pilates 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.
It was founded in 1993 by Kyria Sabin Waugaman. She is also the founder and director of Fletcher Pilates, an international Pilates school.
Teacher Kyria Sabin Waugaman, helps Jan Booth with a twist during a COREtet session.
Where: 1980 E. River Road, Suite 250 and 11901 N. First Ave. in Oro Valley.
Studio hours: Contact the studio directly for schedules.
Contact: 323-7070 for Tucson and 297-7070 for Oro Valley.
Combat Krav Maga: Unit 545 is owned by Jenna Herder. Herder teaches Krav Maga classes for all levels and also has a women's self defense class that she teaches every Friday. Herder and her mom JoAnn Herder also own I-10 Self Storage at the same location.
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, Tucson, Ariz.
Where: 3273 N. Freeway Road.
Gym hours: Visit combatkravmagatucson.com for class hours.
Contact: combatkravmagatucson@gmail.com or call 975-4722.
Dolly Quinn Salon Spa is a full service salon offering hair cuts, colors, styles, manicures, pedicures, facials, body treatments and much more.
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: 6823 E. Camino Principal
Salon hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Contact: Beauty@DollyQuinn.com; 298-9197
Floor Polish 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.
Marina Cornelius opened Floor Polish on Fourth Avenue in March 2018 after moving from her previous location on Hoff Avenue.
Where: 408 N. Fourth Ave.
Studio hours: Check the class schedule here.
Contact: Call 333-5905.
Gadabout Salon Spas is 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.
Where: There are several. Click here for locations.
Salon hours: 8 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: Click here.
Groomingdales Pet Salon is the place to take your pooch to be pampered. The doggy day spa has been a winner of Tucson Local Media's Best of the Northwest competition for pet grooming and is owned by Mary Alice Bushey.
Where: 4759 N. First Ave.
Salon hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Contact: 292-9436.
Jay Bee's Auto Services handles general auto repair like brake repairs, tune-ups, cooling system and radiators, electrical diagnosis and repair, oil and filter changes and more.
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: 5070 E. 22nd Street
Shop hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contact: 790-6035.
Lucky Cat Social Art 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.
Michelle Schloss started her business Lucky Cat Social Art about two years ago.
Where: 7872 N. Oracle Road.
Schedule: Visit luckycatsocialart.com for upcoming classes.
Contact: michelle@luckycatsocialart.com, 422-2000.
The Craft Revolt 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.
The studio space at Craft Revolt is filled with natural light, lovely tables and art.
Where: 7545 S. Houghton Road, Suite 101
Schedule: Visit thecraftrevolt.com for upcoming classes and events.
Contact: 245-0340 or follow the FB page
Our Play Place 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.
Cooper, 7, left, and Carter Cliff, 8, pretend they're roasting hot dogs and marshmallows at Our Play Place.
Where: 3951 W. Costco Drive
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
