Week of April 5, 2001   
Miami Beach reconsiders role in county's tourist tax and its use for stadium
Economic report shows $4 billion in cargo rolls down the Miami River
Chamber team to seek root-server to boost high-tech here
Miami One project heading back to drawing boards
US-Chile trade talks here praised; next stop Santiago
Miami Beach lobbyists come under fire from mayor
Miami to hold first film trade show as hemispheric hub

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 4/5

ORANGE BLOSSOM INITIATIVE
   "Historical Markers in Miami, the Magic City." Honoring Arva Moore Parks, Paul S. George and Howard Kleinberg for efforts related to preserving local history. RSVP. $25. 6-9 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Details: Nadine, (305) 789-7695.
ANN BISHOP SPIRIT AWARD LUNCHEON
   Women's Guild of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis will salute Don & Mary Anne Shula for contributions to many charities and causes, including the Don Shula Foundation for Breast Cancer. Reservations required. Noon. April 5. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave. Details: (305) 243-2267.
INTERNATIONAL HUSTLE & SALSA COMPETITION
   Billed as the world's largest disco and salsa party. Through April 8. Features include workshops, dance parties, award ceremony. Radisson Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (954) 927-9010.
EASTER MUSICAL
   15th annual performance organized by the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Through April 8. 7:30 p.m. 370 Grand Concourse, Miami Shores. Details: (305) 758-0559.
KICK-OFF PARTY
   "19th annual Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament." Fishing dates are Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 5 p.m. Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 598-2525.

Friday 4/6

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Appellations of California." 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.
MOON DANCE
   "A Gala for Children." Benefit for His House Children's Home honoring Harriet Irsay. Cocktails and silent auction, dinner, dancing. Music by the Frank Hubbell Orchestra. Cocktail attire. Surf Club, 9011 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 864-1142.

Saturday 4/7

MIAMI RIVER DAY 2001
   Featuring live music, historical re-enactments, river boat tours, children's activities. Music by Iko Iko, Shufly, Luis Bofill. Boats tours and marine expo. Noon-9 p.m. Lummus Park, 250 N River Drive. Details: (305) 770-2623.
FREE WORKSHOP
   "All About Art Deco." First of two sessions required for tour guide accreditation. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014.

Wednesday 4/11

   Roast to honor Gary J. Dellapa, retiring as aviation director for Miami-Dade after 31 years with the county. Reception at 6. Dinner and program. $45. 7-9 p.m. Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: (305) 876-7661 or 876-7017.

Friday 4/13

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
   Targets ages 3-10. More than 14,000 are expected to visit the attraction for this search for 80,000 eggs. Bonnet parade, face-painters and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Benefits Easter Seals. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Parrot Jungle & Gardens, 11000 SW 57th Ave. Details: (305) 666-7834.
ZANY ZONE
   Dance, drama, video production, photography and modeling workshops and development of a mini-production for later in the program. 9 a.m. registration. Food, prizes, petting zoo, holiday treats. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pro Player Stadium, 2269 NW Dan Marino Blvd. Details: (305) 623-6286.

Saturday 4/14

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
   Hunt all day. Meet Easter Bunny, Flipper, Lolita, Roc and Romeo mascots. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Details: (305) 361-5705.
ZANY ZONE
   Dramatic performances, Earthman project, Community Book and Dance. Food, prizes, petting zoo, holiday treats. Presented by Pro Player Stadium and Calder Race Course. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pro Player Stadium, 2269 NW Dan Marino Blvd. Details: (305) 623-6286.
   

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