Week of January 11, 2001    
Smithsonian forms educational partnership with FIU
Delmonte buys Sevilla building for new HQ tower
26 firms chosen for Venture Forum, now in 10th year
Royalty among meeting planners in town for annual bash
Permanent NAP home topped off in 2000
Miami weighs Marlins park proposal before trust reports
First phase of hemispheric trade talks winding down

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 1/12

TODAY'S WORLD OF DESIGN
   "Trade Day." Interior design "insider seminars" by industry leaders. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Details: (954) 920-7997.

Friday 1/12

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wines of Australia." Friday night wine-tasting is held weekly. No reservations required. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mayfair House Hotel, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-0000.

Saturday 1/13

AN AFFAIR OF THE ARTS
   Performance and gala honoring Lin & Ted Arison organized to benefit the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. $500 & $1,000. 8:30 p.m. Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 377-1140.
TODAY'S WORLD OF DESIGN
   Special shopping throughout the center's showrooms in conjunction with an interior design competition. $15; $25 for two days. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Details: (954) 920-7997.

Sunday 1/14

TODAY'S WORLD OF DESIGN
   Final day. Interior design competition judged by the region's leading professionals is on display. Special shopping throughout the center's showrooms. $15. Noon-5 p.m. Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Details: (954) 920-7997.
ART DECO WEEKEND
   Kick-off event for the 24th annual program organized by the Miami Design Preservation League, through Jan. 21, featuring the Ocean Drive Street Festival. Details: (305) 672-2014 or mdpl.org.

Monday 1/15

ART DECO WEEKEND
   First day of lecture and film series. Offerings include tours, antique car parade, classic automobile exhibit, street theater, sidewalk cafes and specialty food vendors. Through Jan 21. Ocean Front Auditorium, 10th Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014 or mdpl.org.

Thursday 1/18

WALK TO CURE DIABETES
   South Florida chapter luncheon starts 2001 campaign to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International. Noon-RSVP. 1:30 p.m. Hilton Miami Airport & Tower, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: Danielle Sylvester, (800) 925-5533.
BEAUX ARTS BARE BONES BALL
   "Mob Nite." $50; $35 in advance. 7 p.m. Beaux Arts Festival grounds, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.

Friday 1/19

ART DECO WEEKEND
   "Art Deco Goes to the World's Fair & Expositions." Street festival expected to attract as many as 500,000 visitors over three days. The 24th annual program is organized by the Miami Design Preservation League. Music featuring Geore Tandy and his Party Band from 6-9 p.m. on Festival Main Stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014.

Saturday 1/20

GALA IN THE GARDEN
   "A Rainforest Odyssey." Annual black-tie fundraiser. Decor and catering by Barton G. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.
COCONUT GROVE FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
   Sponsored by Malibu Rum. Event features include showcase of motorcycles, national music acts, food from 25 area restaurants and farmer's market. First of two days. Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Peacock Park, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 859-2338.
ART DECO WEEKEND
   The 24th annual program organized by the Miami Design Preservation League. Music by Joe Allen Strolling Band, George Tandy, Riki Brooks and the Satin Dolls. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks from 8-11 p.m. Festival Main Stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014 or mdpl.org.
BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL
   Features this year include 250 juried exhibitors, more than 20 food vendors, live music and entertainment and art classes for children 5-12. Annual two-day fine arts festival and fundraiser is presented by Beaux Arts Inc. to benefit the Lowe Art Museum. Union Planters Bank is title sponsor. Admission is free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
   Re-cycleds, kitchenware, knick-knacks, plants, fruit, books, ceramics, etc. Refreshments. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fellowship Hall, First Church of North Miami Congregational, 1200 NE 135th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 891-5286.

Sunday 1/21

COCONUT GROVE FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
   Sponsored by Malibu Rum. Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Peacock Park, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 859-2338.

ART DECO WEEKEND

   The 24th annual program organized by the Miami Design Preservation League, through Jan. 21. Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks perform from noon-3 p.m. Festival Main Stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014 or mdpl.org.
BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL
   Annual two-day fine arts festival and fundraiser benefits the Lowe Art Museum. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.

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