Week of January 23, 2003    
Performing arts center costs may rise by millions to keep Miami project rising on schedule
Miami-Dade commissioners will again consider path to independent aviation authority
Florida starts recruiting team to attract free trade headquarters, organize foreign ministers meeting
Joint venture could replace Miami's Dupont Plaza with residential towers
Major Mexican developer to build Aventura project
Miami Beach hires first cultural-tourism director for new department
Donation from Coca-Cola chair builds home for Cuban Heritage Collection at UM

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Thursday 1/23

CAMPBELLS/NFL PROMOTION
   Help feed the hungry, Campbell's will donate up to 5 million cans of soup to the hungry. Just click on your favorite team at http://chunky.nfl.com/click'for'cans.html. No cost or obligation.
ARETE AWARDS
   The Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust in partnership with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, is seeking nominations for the 3rd annual ARETE Award. Catagories include: Volunteer Advocate of the Year, Program of the Year, Nonprofit or Community Organization of the Year, Business of the Year. The Ethics Commision and the Chamber will present the awards early this year. Applications can be obtained online at www.miamidade.gov/ethics. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 24. Details: (305) 579-2594, Robert Thompson.
WINE TASTING
   Free Wine tasting, featuring Etude Wines, Napa Valley will take place from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Sunset Corners Fine Wines & Spirits, 8701 Sunset Dr., South Miami. Details: (305)271-8492.
TAPPING PARTY
   The Miami Beach International Workd of Berr Festival and the German-American Business Chamber will host a Tapping Party from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Gordon Biersch, 1201 Brickell Ave., Miami. Details: (786) 425-1130.

Friday 1/24

ANTIQUE SHOW
   More than 400 outstanding international dealers will convene for the Miami Antique Show and Sale through Jan. 26 at the Radisson Centre, 777 NW 72 Ave., Miami. Fine furniture, crystal, silver, art glass, orientalia, art nouveau, deco and more. Admission $10. Details: (305) 261-4200.

Saturday 1/25

L.O.V.E. PROJECT
   AmeriCorps members is partnering up with Shake-a-Leg, Inc. for "L.O.V.E. (Linking Opportunities to Volunteer Efforts), in an effort to relieve surrounding islands of trash and debris. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Shake-a-Leg, 2600 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami. Volunteers will be getting their hands dirty, dress appropriately. Details: (305) 358-6643.
FARMERS' MARKET
   Fresh flowers, vegetables and fruit will bloom through Jan. 26 at Aventura Mall's Bloomingdale's/Burdines Court. Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Details: (305) 935-1110.
ART FESTIVAL
   The 39th Annual Key Biscayne Art festival will be held through Jan. 26 from 10 a.m.- 5p.m. The juried art exhibit will include the original work of more than 150 regionally and nationally known artists, watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastel paintings, handcrafted jewelry, sculpture for the garden, wood carving, photography and stained glass. Crandon Boulevard at the southern end of the island village. Admission is free. Details: (305) 361-0211.

Thursday 1/26

ANTIQUE TOY SHOW
   The Original Miami Antique Toy, Doll and Collectible Show will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Miami Airport Marriott Hotel, 1201 NW LeJeune Road, Miami. Admission: $4. Details: (305) 446-4488.
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MALL
    This annual event features dealers from Europe, South America and local merchants and offers fine antiques as well as collectibles. Enjoy Lincoln Road restaurants and shops along the way. Second and fourth Sundays of the month through May 11. Lincoln Road Mall, 400 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

Saturday 2/1

HEART BALL
   The 2003 American Heart Ball of Miami will be hosted by Ch. 4 (WFOR) anchors Steve Wolford and Maggie Rodriguez at 7 p.m. at the Hotel Inter-Continental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. Tickets $500 per person. Details: (954) 772-8100.
MAP FAIR
   The Historical Museum of Southern Florida hosts it's 10th Annual Miami International Map Fair through Feb. 2, bringing together map dealers, collectors and admirers from the four corners of the world. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday; 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Admission $10; $2 for children. Details: (305) 375-1492.
   

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