Week of March 1, 2007   
56-story tower rejected by Miami planners
Gables gives initial OK to UM expansion plan
County officials still eye community cash for stadium
County wants one thing from Legislature: money
Concourse gives county, airport contractor cause to celebrate
Regalado, others want straight answers about Miami 21
Mayor Alvarez blasts proposal for elected sheriff

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 3/1

VIZCAYA TOUR
   Vizcaya Moonlight Garden Tour. 6-8 p.m. at 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami. $10-$15. Details: (305) 250-9133 or www.vizcayamuseum.org.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
   Florida Association for Women Lawyers Miami-Dade Chapter and Miami-Dade Women's Chamber of Commerce host A Night In Venice, a fundraising event to benefit Casa Valentina. 7-11 p.m. at Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. Details: (305) 854-2233.

Friday 3/2

POST-ELECTION DISCUSSION
   The Center for Hemispheric Policy presents a panel discussion, Post-Election Outlook: The New Dynamics of Power in Latin-America. 8 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $30; Free for students and academics with identification. Details: (305) 284-9918 or www.miami.edu/chp.
FASHION BENEFIT
   The Buoniconti Fund hosts its second annual Destination Fashion event, featuring a fashion show, food and a concert by Donna Summer. Proceeds benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Colins Ave., Bal Harbour. $250-$500. Details: (305) 243-4656.
FILM FESTIVAL GALA
   Miami Dade College and Miami International Film Festival host the festival's opening-night gala. 10 p.m. at Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Second Floor, Miami. Black and white attire. $75. Details: (305) 405-6433.

Saturday 3/3

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
   The Bob Marley Movement 14th annual Caribbean Festival will feature food, art and entertainment. 1 p.m. at Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $30. Details: (305) 665-5379.
STAR PARTY
   Southern Cross Astros and Aeromodelers of Perrine host a star party with viewings of a lunar eclipse and the planets and model-plane activities for the family. 3-6:30 p.m. at AMPS Flying Field, SW 168th St., Miami. Free admission. Details: (305) 661-1375.
BALL OF THE WILD
   The Zoological Society of Florida and Miami MetroZoo host the eighth annual Ball of the Wild. 7 p.m. at JW Marriott Hotel, 1109 Brickell Ave., Miami. $500-$25,000. Details: (305) 255-5551 or www.miamimetrozoo.com.
CHAMBER GALA
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its 85th annual dinner gala and silent auction. 7 p.m. at Loews Miami Beach, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 674-1300 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
MUSEUM GALA
   The Wolfsonian-FIU hosts A Very Wolfsonian Gala. 7:30 p.m. at Bacardi Museum, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $500-$25,000. Details: (305) 535-2631 or www.wolfsonian.org.

Wednesday 3/7

AWARDS CEREMONY
   Miami-Dade Park & Recreation hosts the 19th annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony. 6:30 p.m. at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $30. Details: (305) 755-7862.
HUMAN POWER
   Culture in the City presents a discussion and participatory event on avoiding The Big But Syndrome and accessing the power within. 7 p.m. at Abanico Theater, Arts & Mind Center, 3138 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. $5-$10. Details: (305) 648-0899.

Wednesday 3/8

GIRL SCOUTS
   The Girls Scouts Council of Tropical Florida hosts Girl Scouting Under the Stars. The event will include music, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. 7-9:30 p.m. at Camp Mahachee, 9950 Old Cutler Rd., Miami. RSVP by March 2. $45-$55. Details: (305) 253-4841, Ext. 252.

Tuesday 3/13

HEARST LECTURE
   Florida International University's Hearst Distinguished Lecture Series presents Journalism & Democracy with Columbia University professor Samuel G. Freedman. 6:30 p.m. at Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami Beach. Free. Details: (305) 919-5795.
   or (305) 919-5500 .

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