AGTA Special Events Announcement

As you would imagine there are several special events in Tucson during the Gem Show...AGTA recently sent out an announcement and I thought I would pass that info on to you.

These are only the events open to the Public if have affiliations with any Gem or Jewelry groups check with them there are private events almost daily...

GemFair Tucson Special Events

The AGTA GemFair™ Tucson allows buyers the opportunity to meet and greet with fellow industry professionals at the convention center or at one of the many nightly events. These events are a great place to combine business and fun in a laid-back environment. The show is open February 5 - 10, with events starting on February 3.  Don't miss out on these great opportunities!

Sunday, February 3
17th Annual Coyote Classic Charity Golf Tournament 
Sponsored by FedEx
Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 West Club Drive
Benefiting the Tucson Officer's Run for Special Olympics
Sign-up 12:00 pm
Shotgun Start 1:00 pm
Coyote Classic Reservation Form

Wednesday, February 6
AGTA Buyer Appreciation Party
Tucson Convention Center, GemHall Floor 
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
All GemFair Attendees Welcome
Get a taste of Tucson with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, libations and live mariachi music on the GemHall floor.

Thursday, February 7 

AGTA GemJammin'
New Location: Gentle Ben's Brewing Co.
7:30 pm
Join the jewelry industry's best musicians for a great night of music and fun! Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds go to Jewelers for Children.

Friday, February 8 

"Party at the GIA Gem Mine" Annual Dinner, Auction and Dance Party
Sponsored by the GIA Alumni Association
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Marriott University Park Hotel
Join us for a silent and live auction, buffet dinner, awards presentation and dancing.
Attire: Casual evening or business.
Admission: $65 
All auction proceeds will benefit the GIA Alumni Endowment Fund. Shuttle service from the Convention Center to Marriott University Park Hotel will be courtesy of AGTA.

Saturday, February 9

AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Gala 
Sponsored by the Diamond Council of America
Marriott University Park Hotel
Grand Ballroom
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Come celebrate the winning designs of the 2013 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ and enjoy a great night of dining and dancing. 
Tickets are priced at $100 per person. 
Call 800-972-1162 for more information.
AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Gala Reservation Form 

2012 AGTA Gem Jammin'

Encore Set for GemJammin’ Tucson 2012

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce the return of GemJammin’ in conjunction with the 2012 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson.  Back by popular demand, this open-to-all trade professionals music jam, is a benefit for Jewelers For Children.  The event will be held at The Hut on February 2, 2012, from 8PM to the last lingering note fades in the early morning hours.  Participation and attendance is open to all members of the gem, mineral and jewelry industries.  

On February 2, 2012 GemJammin’ Tucson 2012 will offer the opportunity for jewelry industry musicians to take the stage, playing together in an un-rehearsed, and spontaneous musical evening. AGTA is once again producing and underwriting this unique event.

“In 2011 GemJammin’ netted over $5,000 for Jewelers for Children,” said AGTA’s CEO Douglas K. Hucker, “I’m sure we can top that this time. We expect more musicians and more fans to perform and attend,” he continued.

GemJammin’ Tucson 2012 is now actively seeking sponsors and musicians for early registration. New to GemJammin’ 2012 is pre-registration on the web that allows musicians to schedule the time they would like to jam and the musicians they would like to play with at www.gemjammin.com.

GemJammin’ Tucson 2012 will take place at The Hut, located in downtown Tucson at the corner of 4^th avenue and 8^th street. This location is central to all industry shows and hotels. GemJammin’ Tucson 2012 will begin at 8pm and continue until closing time.

Jewelers For Children is active in many critical children’s programs such as Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation/Glaser Pediatric Research Network, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and more.

For additional sponsorship information and to sign up to jam, visit the GemJammin’ Tucson 2012 website at www.gemjammin.com.