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| SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday 1/18 WALK TO CURE DIABETESSouth 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. Art festival grounds, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral gables. Details: (305) 284-3535. UNICEF ADDRESS "State of the World's Children Report." Presented by the US Fund for UNICEF. Speakers: David Lawrence, president of Early Childhood Initiative Foundation at FIU; Dr. Will Blechman, consultant, and Ophelia Brown-Lawson, executive director. RSVP. 6-8 p.m. University of Miami Faculty Club, 1550 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 267-0023. 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 George Tandy & Party Band from 6-9 p.m. on festival main stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014. MIAMI NATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW Three-day event has drawn more than 400 international antique dealers to exhibit and sell. $10. Noon-9 p.m. Radisson Expo Center, 777 NW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 261-4200 or (954) 563-6747. BERRIES TO WINE "Wines of South Africa." 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 1/20 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 Satin Dolls Revue. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks. 8-11 p.m. Festival main stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014. 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. 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. MIAMI NATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW More than 400 international antique dealers are participating. $10. Noon-8 p.m. Radisson Expo Center, 777 NW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 261-4200 or (954) 563-6747. WINTER CRAFT SHOW Buckler Promotions presents two-day event featuring gifts, fudge, personalized items, home decor, folk art, gourmet food, etc. $4, good for both days. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fair Expo Center, Miami-Dade County Youth Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way. Details: (407) 860-0092. FARMERS MARKET 10th annual. Includes free gardening workshop at 9, cooking demo at 10, and just-for-kids area. Saturdays through March 31. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Details; (305) 460-5311. Sunday 1/21 COCONUT GROVE FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVALSponsored 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. Vice Giordano & the Nighthawks, noon- 3p.m. Main stage, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014.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. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, UM Campus, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535. MIAMI NATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW More than 400 international antique dealers are participating. $10. Noon-6 p.m. Radisson Expo Center, 777 NW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 261-4200 or (954) 563-6747. WINTER CRAFT SHOW Gifts, fudge, personalized items, home decor, folk art, gourmet food, etc. $4. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fair Expo Center, Miami-Dade County Youth Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way. Details: (407) 860-0092. Tuesday 1/23 DISTINGUISHED CHEFSJohnson & Wales presents first of four events in a year-of-the-woman series. Includes four-course meal. Guest: Suzy Crofton, executive chef, Crofton on Wells, Chicago. $65. Islands Cafe, Bay Harbor Inn, 9601 E Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands. Details: (305) 892-7551, Wednesday 1/24 WOMEN OF VISION 2001Luncheon to honor Dr. Grace Wang, Jennifer Valoppi, Judie Budnick, Lenor Elias, Maria Camila Leiva and Rebecca Fischer Traub to benefit the Women & Science Committee endowed scholarship in breast and ovarian cancer. Speakers: Gail Sheehy and Kristi Krueger. Presented by the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. $65. Noon. Sheraton Bal Harbour, 9701 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 940-7377. Friday 1/26 BERRIES TO WINE"Wines of Napa Valley." 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 1/27 WALK WITH THE ANIMALSMarch of Dimes fundraiser. 8:30 registration. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 477-1192. CAR & BOAT AUCTION Inspection at 8 a.m. $100 refundable registration fee. 9 a.m. Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 2236 NW Miami Court. Details: (305) 573-4200. FARMERS MARKET 10th annual. Includes free gardening workshop at 9, cooking demo at 10, just for kids area. Saturdays through March 31. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Details; (305) 460-5311. Sunday 1/28 MIAMI ANTIQUE TOY DOLL & COLLECTIBLES SHOW20th annual event for dealers, collectors. $5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Airport Marriott Hotel, 1201 NW LeJeune Road. Details: (305) 446-4488.
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