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details. The gallery also houses a small Maynard Dixon Museum. At Santa Fe Square, 7000
E. Tanque Verde Rd. & 800/422-9382 or 520/722-7798. www.medicinemangallery.com.
Philabaum Contemporary Art Glass For more than 25 years, this gallery has
been exposing Tucson to the latest trends in contemporary glass art. The gallery is full of
lovely and colorful pieces by Tucson's own Tom Philabaum and more than 100 other
artists from around the country. 711 S. Sixth Ave. & 520/884-7404. www.philabaumglass.
com.
BOOKS
Chain bookstores in the Tucson area include Barnes & Noble, 5130 E. Broadway Blvd.
( & 520/512-1166 ), and 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd., Ste. 100, in the Foothills Mall ( & 520/
742-6402 ); and Borders, 4235 N. Oracle Rd. ( & 520/292-1331 ), and 5870 E. Broad-
way Blvd., at the Park Place Mall ( & 520/584-0111 ).
Bookmans This big bookstore, housed in a former supermarket, is crammed full of
used books and recordings, and has long been a favorite of Tucsonans. There are other
Bookmans stores at 6230 E. Speedway Blvd. ( & 520/748-9555 ) and 3733 W. Ina Rd.
( & 520/579-0303 ). 1930 E. Grant Rd. & 520/325-5767. www.bookmans.com.
Clues Unlimited If you forgot to pack your vacation reading, drop by this fun little
store. Not only can you shop for the latest Carl Hiassen or other mystery, but you can
also say hi to Sophie and Emily, the resident potbellied pigs. Broadway Village, 123 S.
Eastbourne St. & 520/326-8533. www.cluesunlimited.com.
CRAFTS
Details Art & Design If you enjoy highly imaginative and colorful crafts with a sense
of humor, you'll get a kick out of this place. Unexpected objets d'art turn up in the forms
of clocks, ceramics, glass, and other media. At Gallery Row, 3001 E. Skyline Dr., Ste. 103.
& 520/577-1995. www.detailsart.com.
Obsidian Gallery Contemporary crafts by nationally recognized artists fill this gal-
lery. You'll find luminous glass art, unique and daring jewelry, imaginative ceramics, and
much more. At St. Philip's Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave. (at River Rd.). & 520/577-3598. www.
obsidian-gallery.com.
Old Town Artisans Housed in a restored 1850s adobe building covering an entire
city block of El Presidio Historic District, this unique shopping plaza houses half a dozen
different shops brimming with traditional and contemporary Southwestern designs.
There's also free Wi-Fi in the courtyard here. 201 N. Court Ave. & 800/782-8072 or 520/623-
6024. www.oldtownartisans.com.
Skyline Gallery At this foothills fine-crafts gallery, you'll find display cases full of
gorgeous, colorful jewelry, art glass, and ceramics. There are also exquisite works in wood.
In Paloma Village Center, 6360 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 150. & 520/615-3800. www.skylinegallery
tucson.com.
Tucson Museum of Art Shop The Tucson Museum's gift shop offers a colorful and
changing selection of Southwestern crafts, mostly by local and regional artists. 140 N.
Main Ave. & 520/624-2333. www.tucsonarts.com.
FASHION
See also the listing for the Beth Friedman Collection under “Jewelry,” below. For cowboy
and cowgirl attire, see “Western Wear,” below.

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