NY State Council of the Arts offers grants up to $10,000 for NY architects, designers & scholars that "advance the field & contribute to the public's understanding of the designed environment." Applications due March 1, money awarded late summer 2001. For further info & guidelines call 212-387-7142 or e-mail spenn@nysca.org
LAURA LONDON: AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
LA-based photographer's exhibit focuses on 13 year-old girl mimicking rock icons like Courtney Love & Marilyn Manson; Caren Golden Fine Art, 526 W. 26th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-727-8304; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 11-6, free [through 2/17].
NEUSTRAS VOCES II
Second annual playwright competition. Submissions must focus on importance of the Hispanic community, cash prizes up to $3000 awarded; 212-889-2850 or www.repertorio.org for guidelines; deadline Feb. 15.
SPIRITUAL POEMS SOUGHT
New Jersey Rainbow Poets seeks poems of 21 lines or less. $1000 grand prize w/$3000 prizes awarded. Submit poem to Free Poetry Contest, PMB70, 103 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 by Feb. 17. For more info, visit www.freecontest.com
VIDEOEX
Video & Experimental Film Festival seeks videos, experimental films in 8mm, 16mm & 35mm, animation, experimental digital & graphic productions, doc. & music videos for international competition. Submit NTSC or PAL VHS tape & brief description to Videoex, Freyastrasse 21, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland, by Feb. 15. Visit www.videoex.ch or e-mail info@videoex.ch for info.
YEATS POETRY COMPETITION
Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15. All entries must incl. 3x5 card w/title, poet's name, telephone number, address & e-mail address. Visit www.YeatsSociety.org for more info.
Wednesday 1/31
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Weekly social function for singles; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:45-12 a.m., $9.
Thursday 2/1
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Meeting for adults; West End Collegiate Church, 245 W. 77th St. (West End Ave.), 914-278-3022; 6-9, free.
GOSPELFEST 2001
McDonald's announces casting call for soloists, youth/adult choirs, Christian rappers (yeah), praise dancers & steppers, $20,000 in cash & prizes awarded; Michael Carson Studios, 250 W. 54th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 877-771-7772 for info; 2-10, free [repeats Fri.].
SOCIAL DISCUSSION
Dinner & socializing for bisexuals & their supporters; NY Spaces, 131 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & Columbus Ave.), 212-714-7714; 6-8, $3-$5.
Friday 2/2
CANDLEMAS
Urban shaman Donna Henes leads ceremony, wear black & bring a candle; Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 718-857-2247 for address & res. req.; 7:30, $15.
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
NELSON SULLIVAN DOWNTOWN 83-89
Opening reception for video diaries, which document New York's downtown nightclub/art scene; Gavin Brown's Enterprise, 436 W. 15th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-832-0457; 6-9, free [through 2/23].
PSYCHOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP
Discuss gay life with other men & women; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 212-228-5153; 8, $5.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Sunday 2/4
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The 80th St. Residence, 430 80th St. (betw. 1st & York Aves.), 212-717-8888, ext.205; 11:30 a.m., free.
ARGENTINE TANGO PARTY
Learn to tango w/dance coaches from Evita; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 8-1:30 a.m., $15.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition w/special Tu B'shvat party feat. holiday dances; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 7, $10.
Tuesday 2/6
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.