Calendar of Events


		Week of June 29, 2000


	High-tech Airport West industrial park due by December
	Expansion beyond national borders often means Miami base
	Latin mayors here for 6th meeting on local government
	Performing Arts Center negotiations suddenly halted
	Secretariat backers seek more funds for closing session
	Starwood Urban acquires three more on Miracle Mile
	Miami Museum of Science likes Bicentennial site, too

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 6/29

DOWNTOWN THURSDAY NIGHT
The scheduled event has been cancelled for this evening. Details: (305) 577-8171.

Friday 6/30

BERRIES TO WINE
"Wine Treasures of Portugal." Friday night wine-tasting series. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mutiny Hotel, 2951 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-6409.

Monday 7/3

RED, WHITE & BLUE
La Lega dei Viscayani fund-raisers expect more than 1,000 guests. Music, open bar, fireworks. Arriving by boat? Contact Annette Diaz at the Vizcayan office. $50; $30 for members and $55 & $35 at the door. 8 p.m.-midnight. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami St. Details: (305) 856-4866.

Tuesday 7/4

CORAL GABLES
   Patriotic music, carnival activities for kids and "the best fireworks display in South Florida." City will also mark its 75th anniversary. Featuring the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, Tyrone Bodren & the Singing Angels. CBS 4 weatherman Bob Soper plays emcee. Picnic foods allowed; no glass or grills. Park & use shuttle from 405 University Drive Youth Center or Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia, from 4:30-10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. program, 9 p.m. fireworks. Biltmore Golf Course, 1210 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 460-5311.
CRANDON PARK
   Concert featuring Vocal Point, Jamilla and Hip Hop Kids. Petting zoo, bounce house, games, prizes and fireworks. $3.50 parking. 4-9 p.m. Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-5421.
KEY BISCAYNE
   Parade proceeds down Crandon Boulevard and Harbor Drive. Features include flyover by US Coast Guard helicopters, float awards. 11 a.m. Assembles at Fernwood and Harbor drives. Disperses at Fernwood and West Wood drives. Details: (305) 361-8059.
MIAMI
   America's Birthday Bash. 5-11 p.m. A&T Amphitheater at Bayfront Park, 301 N Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 358-7550.
MIAMI BEACH
   Ceremonies featuring US Air Force Band's High Flight, fireworks. 7-9:30 p.m. Beach area, Ocean Drive & 10th Street, Miami Beach. Details: 673-7575.
PARROT JUNGLE
   Free admission for veterans and military service personnel, flag to first 500 customers, watermelon-eating contest, drill team, antique cars, old fashion crafts, barbecue lunch. Portion of proceeds to benefit VA Medical Center. Parrot Jungle & Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. Details: (305) 666-7834.
SURFSIDE
   Poolside party to feature games for young & old, swimming, island music by the Surefire Band and dance music by the Danger Drew Band. Fireworks by Zambelli International. Noon. Details: (305) 866-3635.
UPPER EASTSIDE
   Upper Eastside Miami Council, American Legion, City of Miami and Miami-Dade County co-sponsor fireworks in the water, food, drink, attractions for children. 5-9 p.m. American Legion Memorial Park, Northeast 64th Street & Biscayne Boulevard. Details: (305) 758-5766.

Friday 7/7

BERRIES TO WINE
"Tour of Italy — WineBow." Friday night wine-tasting series. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mutiny Hotel, 2951 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-6409.
RARE FRUIT CLUB CONFERENCE
Tropical fruit tours, workshops and lectures with Roberto Coronel, plant & seed exchange, rare fruit plants for sale. $35 for three days. 9 a.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave. Details: (305) 247-5727.

Saturday 7/8

INTERNATIONAL MANGO FESTIVAL
"Mango Morning." Displays, tasting, storytelling, experts, problem diagnostics. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Workshops 1-4:30 p.m. All-day Mango Mavens, mango market with baked goods, mangoville arts & crafts, mango cafe and mango music. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $8. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
RARE FRUIT CLUB CONFERENCE
Second day. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave. Details: (305) 247-5727.

Sunday 7/9

INTERNATIONAL MANGO FESTIVAL
"Mango Brunch" at 11 a.m. Reservations required. $75; $65 for members. VIP tour at 2 p.m. Limited to 30 participants. Reservations required. $15; $10 for members. Art exhibit & sale, 5:30-7 p.m. Garden House. Mango auction, 5:30-7 p.m. Admission to grounds is $8. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
RARE FRUIT CLUB CONFERENCE
Final day. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave. Details: (305) 247-5727.

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