Week of September 19, 2002    
Economic development leaders will work on bid for free trade headquarters
Miami medical network connects health-care vendors with new federal regulations
Officials huddle to bring black film fest back to the Beach
Convention bureau may target entertainment industry for boutique hotels
Downtown Miami's hotel managers continue push for marketing funds
Publix locks up 3 Brickell locations, cornering market in business district
Industrial office brokers see hints of relief after long, slow summer

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 9/19

DOWNTOWN HAPPY HOUR
   "Jam at MAM." Sakitini martinis, option docent-led tours, DJ Juan Mejia. 5-8:30 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.
BLOW THE WHISTLE ON ASTHMA
   Happy hour party sponsored by the American Lung Association of South Florida. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Shirttail Charlie's, 400 SW Third Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. Details: (954) 524-4657.

Friday 9/20

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.
APPRECIATION DINNER
   8th annual event presented by Florida Memorial College. Special guest: Lou Rawls. RSVP by Friday (9/13). $50. 7 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 400 SE Second Ave. Details: (305) 626-3148.
AMERICAN HEROES GOLF CLASSIC
   Featuring the Metro Dade Special Task Force Unit to benefit Easter Seals Miami-Dade. Registration and breakfast at 7, shotgun tee off at 8 a.m. Biltmore Hotel & Golf Club, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: Donna Peyton Lawrence, (305) 325-0470.

Saturday 9/21

CRAFT SHOW
   Buckler's 7th annual Christmas in September Craft Show. Through Sept. 22. $4 for both days. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fair Expo Center, Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way. Details: (386) 860-0092, ext. 10.

Sunday 9/22

CRAFT SHOW
   Buckler's 7th annual Christmas in September Craft Show. $4. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fair Expo Center, Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way. Details: (386) 860-0092, ext. 10.

Wednesday 9/25

LECTURE
   "Israel's Strategic Challenges in a Stormy Regional & International Environment." Speaker: Uzi Arad, director, Lauder School of Government Institute of Policy & Strategy and former director of intelligence and foreign policy advisor to the prime minister. 8-10 p.m. Casa Bacardi, UM, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-6882.

Friday 9/27

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 9/28

INTERNATIONAL PORTFEST
   International pavilion village showcasing international trade products, arts & crafts, wine, food, entertainment. Noon-7 p.m. Port of Miami. Details: (305) 371-7678.
EXHIBIT OPENING
   "Football." Through Jan. 5. Miami Museum of Science & Space Planetarium, 3280 S Miami Ave. Details: (305) 646-4200 or miamisci.org.
JAMAICAN-AMERICAN GALA
   Dinner and dance to benefit Miami-Dade Kingston Sister Cities. Speaker: Seymour Mullings, ambassador to US. $50. 7:30 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel, 3976 NW South River Drive. Details: (305) 375-5280.

Sunday 9/29

INTERNATIONAL PORTFEST
   International pavilion village showcasing international trade products, arts & crafts, wine, food, entertainment. Noon-7 p.m. Port of Miami. Details: (305) 371-7678.

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