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AMIGO Metal and Iron Work www.amigometal.com
1233 Calle Cherokee Cell: 520-440-2469
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Email: amigo_metal@hotmail.com
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AMIGO METAL AND IRON (Continued)
We would like to share their story. We found it interesting and heart warming. It demonstrates what a small business person struggles with
to produce a product, and compete to show that product before ever turning a dime. We can’t imagine living on the road to move the pieces of
art around, let alone the expense of it all.
Ramon was born in Guadalajara and raised in Nogales, Sonora. He grew up around arts and crafts. Though a sibling in a large family
Ramon was the only child that followed on in the subject of Art. His father owned 6 curio shops. He started working for him at a very young
age.
When old enough Ramon’s father gave him one of his stores. It was Called Tony’s Sur Curios. Ramon and Rosa owned the store for 18
years. Specializing in wool rugs, leather goods, pottery, wrought iron, and Mexican tile.
Ramon started making his own artwork after traveling to Guadalajara, Jalisco in search of new pieces for inventory. The beautiful metal
works made there, encouraged him to take classes and learn to do the works himself. Those classes made him realize just how much he en-
joyed creating his own unique pieces of art.
In 2002 the store was sold and Ramon put his skills to work at home, in Rio Rico, Arizona. It is now a family business. Rosa and their 2 chil-
dren have learned the trade. They assist Ramon in creating the pieces of art as well as making it all come together at the numerous Art Fairs
they attend. Their specialties are Wrought Iron Furniture combined with tile, and colorful metal art.
The Velasquez family dedicate their time to creating the works of art, and travelling to sell throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and New
Mexico.
We find it amazing so much time must go into producing the final product displayed, as we see it at one of the many Art Fairs.. The task of
creating the Art piece is difficult on its own. They work the pieces by hand and with the help of conventional gas torch and plasma torch as
well. Then there is the application of automotive paints and tile accents. We would find it difficult to then travel from place to place and set-
up, tear-down and pack the items, tents, etc...to then move on to the next event location, or back home to create more pieces. Add to that all
of the behind the scene activities a person may never be aware of. Let us continue with more of their story.,
Looking at their schedule you can see they travel most every weekend. For every good weekend, sunny and warm weather, and perhaps suc-
cessful shows, there is bad weather, vehicle mechanical problems, bad shows, and sparse sales. For each show they must first locate a suitable
event. Then they must submit an application, photograph their art and submit those with their application. This also includes photos of the
booth/display. Along with that material an application fee must be paid. They are then put through a jury selection approval process to de-
cide whether they are to be accepted into the event.
In most cases everything must be handmade, not commercially purchased, such as wholesale products re-sold at the event. Space fee’s for
each event range from $500.00 to $1600.00 for a weekend. They also participate in fund raising events that may charge smaller space fees but
then having them donate 10 % to 20% of their Total Sales.
Ramon’s Cell phone is 520-440-2469. They do custom orders on Furniture, and their Metal Wall Sculptures.
If you are in the area of any of the events they attend be sure to track them down and say Hi! Better yet remember all the hard work that goes
into each and every unique piece of Art. Find something that catches your fancy. Know there is more to the story than what you hold in your
hand. They would love to see you take one or more of their pieces home with you! We hope to catch up with them again at the Fountain
Hills Art Festival, just outside Phoenix, Arizona.
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AMIGO METAL 2010 SHOW SCHEDULE
3/6 & 7 Indian Market off street Heard Museum show in Phx.
3/10-12 Continental Shopping Plaza Art Festival (Alan Smith)
3/12-14 Rio Grande Spring Show at Lujan Exhibit Complex in Albuquerque, NM
3/20-21 Saddle Brooke Mountain View Country Club, Tucson, Az
3/26-28 Tempe Festival of the Arts (Mill Avenue) AND Quail Creek Club House in Green Valley, Az
8/7&8 Girls Inc Art and Craft Event at Santa Fe Plaza in Santa Fe, NM
8/17-19 Indian Market at Santa Fe @ El Dorado Hotel
10/1-3 Albuquerque Bolloon Festival in Albuquerque,NM AND 10/2&3 Sierra Vista Art in the Park (O 1&3)
10/8-10 Albuquerque Bolloon Festival in Albuquerque, NM AND Patagonia Art and Music Festival (O 1&3)
10/15-17
10/23 & 24 The Trails Village Venter Artwalk in Summerlin Las vegas, NV on Village Center Dr across from Summerlin Parkway
10/28-30 Continental Shopping Plaza in Green Valley
10/30&31 St. Philip’s Outdoor Art Show in Tucson
11/5-7 Big Brother Big Sister Art show at Plaza Palomino in Tucson, Az AND Litchfield Park festival of the Arts
11/13&14 Spanish Market at Phx Heard Museum AND 11/12-14Fountain Hills Festival of the Arts(F30-31)
11/20&21 14th Annual Oro Valley Fall Fine Art Fest. @ Riverfront Park on 551 W Lambert Lane
11/26-28 Rio Grande Holiday Show at Manuel Lujan Center in Albuquerque, NM
12/3-5 Oro Valley Festival of the Arts @ The Oro Valley Marketplace SW Corner of Tangerine/Oracle
12/17-19 AC Art and Craft show at Safeway on Ina and Oracle in Tucson, Az TENTATIVE
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AMIGO METAL 2011 SHOW SCHEDULE
1/15&16 Casa Grande Art Fair in Casa Grande, Az. Main Street
2/18-20 Palm Springs Art Festival @ Palms Springs Festival Grounds (TENTATIVE)
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
TOPOGEAR’s
November Recipe
Contest Winner
of Syracuse, UT
Beef Wellington
Duxelles: (See Definition on the following page)
3 Pints (1 1/2 pounds) mushrooms peeled and roughly chopped
2 Shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 Cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
2 Sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt and fresh ground pepper
Finely chop (mince) together the Mushrooms. Shallots, Garlic and
Thyme. Add Butter and Olive Oil to large sauté pan and set over me-
dium heat. Added the minced ingredients and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes,
or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with Salt and Pepper
to taste. Set aside to cool.
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RECIPE Continued from previous page
TOPOGEAR is carrying a new line of Fine
Season the surface of the duxelles with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Jewelry.
When the beef is seared, remove from heat, cut off twine and smear lightly all over with Dijon
mustard. Allow to cool slightly, then roll up in the duxelles covered prosciutto using the plastic
wrap to tie it up nice and tight. Tuck in the ends of the prosciutto as you roll to completely en-
compass the beef. Roll it up tightly in plastic wrap and twist the ends to seal it completely and
hold it in a nice log shape. Set in the cooler for 30 minutes to ensure it maintains its shape.
On a lightly floured surface set your puff pastry out to thaw. Depending on the size of your
sheets you may have to overlap 2 sheets and press them together. Remove beef from cooler
and cut off plastic. Set the beef in the center of the pastry and fold over the longer sides,
brushing with egg wash to seal. Trim ends if necessary then brush with egg wash and fold
over to completely seal the beef - saving the cut off ends to use as a decoration on top if de-
sired. Top with coarse sea salt. We are specializing in new 925 Sterling
Silver and Semi precious gemstone Jewelry.
Place the beef seam side down on a baking sheet. Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash
The photo above is some current examples.
then make a couple of slits in the top of the pastry using the tip of a paring knife - this creates
vents that will allow the steam to escape when cooking. We wish to offer something affordable to
all. We hope to find and offer items under
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is golden brown and beef registers 125 degrees F on an the $200 retail range, with many under the
instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven and let rest before cutting into thick slices. $100 mark.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Event: Cross Roads of the West Gun & Knife Show
Location: Tucson, AZ Pima County Fairgrounds
Time: Nov 6th-7th
Map: View Map
www.crossroadsgunshows.com
Email to sales@topogear.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
Email to sales@topogear.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 2011
No items sent to us for January 2011. Though we hear
rumors there may be a Dutch Oven cook-off planned for
Paddling Festival Mesquite, Nevada. With a $5000.00 purse to the winner
Hosted by SOUTHWIND (s)? More on this as soon as we have more info. Check
KAYAK CENTER in the December issue or contact us direct if you are in-
terested. We are trying to find out if they will also have
Newport Dunes, California Visit a vendor area?
site for latest info
1-800-SOUTHWIND or Las Vegas
1-800-768-8494 Dutch Oven Society
www.lvdos.com
www.southwindkayaks.com
Event:
Date:
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Time:
Map:
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Submitted by: Carrie Dudos/CasaBlanca, Oasis & Virgin River Resorts
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Enter your Dutch Oven/BBQ or Outdoor Recipe for a chance to win
a “MAIR” 9 inch Dutch Oven Lid Lifter, or a Meyerco Folding Knife. We have had nu-
merous winners. We have extended this for subsequent issues too! Enter before the 15th of
the month, to be considered for the following months Next Newsletter. Details are found on
the TOPOGEAR Home Page. Look for “CONTEST Win FREE Stuff ” on the left menu.
Rules release and entry form are there. To keep it simple just email a statement that you
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