Week of February 21, 2002    
Proposal to call for waterfront apartments behind American Airlines Arena
Surveys show voters could support transportation tax with restrictions
Airport slows chase to add nonstop flights to 26 countries
Aggressive list of projects could reshape downtown Miami
Chamber pitch highlights four priorities to state leaders
Clock ticking on funds for baseball stadium
Expanding agribusiness in Liberty City to add 60 jobs

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Thursday 2/21

DINNER CONCERT
   "Peace & Harmony." Featuring vocalist Chris Calloway. Benefits the Melissa Institute. $135. 5:45 p.m. Eleanor Segal Hall, Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th St., Pinecrest. Details: (305) 668-5210.
JAM AT MAM
   Joey Gillmore, blues artist, in concert. With tours, gourmet snacks, donation bar, Blue Haze martinis. $5. Courtyard, Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Friday 2/22

STRAWBERRY FOLK FESTIVAL
   "Concert Under the Stars." Paul Mulhern, Laurie Oudin & Karen Gerandin, Bobby Norfolk more. Presented by the Friends of the Seminole Theatre. 7 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 242-5626 or 242-9320.

Saturday 2/23

STRAWBERRY FOLK FESTIVAL
   Folk music, tales, dance and arts to call attention to the harvest in "deep South Dade." Presented by the Friends of the Seminole Theatre. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 242-5626 or 242-9320.
FARMERS MARKET
   The 11th Coral Gables Farmers Market At Merrick Park will be presented every Saturday through March 30 by the City of Coral Gables. Local growers, bakeries, specialty foods and florists participate. Free gardening workshop at 9 a.m., cooking demonstration at 10 a.m. Children's activity, hosted by Books & Books at 11 a.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In front of Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Details: (305) 460-5311.
CAR & BOAT AUCTION
   Preview at 8 a.m. Wide selection of vehicles. $100, refundable. 9 a.m. Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 2236 NW Miami Court. Details: (305) 573-4200.

Sunday 2/22

STRAWBERRY FOLK FESTIVAL
   Folk music, tales, dance and arts to call attention to the harvest in "deep South Dade." Presented by the Friends of the Seminole Theatre. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Details: (305) 242-5626 or 242-9320.

Wednesday 2/27

WINE TASTING
   "Terroirs & Signatures: An Exceptional Tasting of Burgundy," presented by the Burgundy Wine Council. 2 p.m. Roundtable and 3:30 walk-around wine tasting. 2-6 p.m. Mayfair House Hotel, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (212) 477-9800, ext. 108.

Wednesday 2/27

2002 WALK TO CURE DIABETES

   Benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. 8 a.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: Aly Rivery, (800) 925-5533 or jdrf.org.

Fridat 3/1

INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW
   2002 show is being held with the theme "Orchid Gardens." Thousands of commercial and amateur growers are expected to display their blooms. Through March 3. $10. Preview at 7:30 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 255-3656.

Saturday 3/2

BALL OF THE WILD
   Brazilian carnival theme. 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 255-5551.
FARMERS MARKET
   The 11th Coral Gables Farmers Market At Merrick Park will be presented every Saturday through March 30 by the City of Coral Gables. Local growers, bakeries, specialty foods and florists participate. Free gardening workshop at 9 a.m., cooking demonstration at 10 a.m. Children's activity, hosted by Books & Books at 11 a.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In front of Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Details: (305) 460-5311.

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