Week of April 12, 2001   
Local vote, tax dispute could stall Miami stadium deal
City may sell Orange Bowl naming rights
Officials say all's fine as arts center deadline nears
Africando 2001 to promote trade with Africa, Caribbean
Administrative red tape cut for Metrozoo aviary rehab
Transportation study under way to find trouble spots
Wider road to the Keys more narrow than proponents wish

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 4/13

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wine Tour of Italy." 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.
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.

Tuesday 4/17

BENEFIT AUCTION
   Silent art auction featuring works by students and teachers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools to benefit the Education Fund, sponsored by Ocean Bank. 6-9 p.m. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 884-2172.

Thursday 4/19

JAM AT MAM
   Music by Earthman Lanny Smith & the Planet Earth Project, optional docent-led tours of Ed Ruscha exhibit, MAM Green martinis. $5; free for members. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Friday 4/20

SPRING INTO ART
   Show and auction sponsored by the Latin American Friends of the Museum of Science. Up for bid are works by Picasso, Miro, Dali, Chagall, Renior and Rembrandt along with Latin American artists. Organizers promise "all styles and all price ranges." Preview at 7 p.m. $20. 8-9:30 p.m. Miami Museum of Science & Space Transit Planetarium, 3280 S Miami Ave. Details: (305) 857-0728.
QUILTFEST 2001
   Largest annual quilt show and sale in the county, say organizers. More than 400 featured. Appraisals, auction, sale, demonstrations, classes and vendors. Through April 21. $6. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 251-2648.
SECOND ORANJE OPEN
   Organized by the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of Florida and the Netherlands Associations of South Florida. Registration & practice at 11 a.m. $90. Miami Springs Golf & Country Club, Miami Springs. Details: (305) 537-4088.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wine Tour of Spain." 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 4/21

FARMERS MARKET
   9 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoors on the Mayfair Promenade on Grand Avenue between Mary Street and Virginia Avenue, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 448-1700.
REACH FOR THE STARS
   Art, trips around the world and other valuables are featured for 10th annual auction. Food by 20 area restaurants. Proceeds benefit city-owned theater's restoration. Corporate sponsorships available. $60. 7 p.m. Actors' Playhouse, Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-9293.
A NIGHT OF HOPE
   Fundraiser for Help Inc. RSVP. $50; $40 in advance. Albion Hotel, 1650 James Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 374-8919.
QUILTFEST 2001
   Second and final day. $6. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 251-2648.
BABY FAIRE
   Preview of the latest products for infants, featuring more than 150 exhibitors. Through April 22. $8. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (877) 959-BABY.

Sunday 4/22

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
   Ecology theater shows at 11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. Pineland tours at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Butterfly gardening talk at 12:30 p.m. Music and other activities. $8; $4 for children. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Details: (305) 251-0400.
BABY FAIRE
   Preview of the latest products for infants, featuring more than 150 exhibitors. $8. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (877) 959-BABY.

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