Other Events ARCHITECTURE GRANTS NY State Council of ...
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." Rock on as applications due March 1, money awarded late summer 2001. For further info & guidelines call 212-387-7142 or e-mail spenn@nysca.org
FREE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE TREES
Join the National Arbor Day Foundation during the month of Feb. & receive 10 free trees, no questions asked. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Feb. 28.
NELSON SULLIVAN DOWNTOWN 83-89
Exhibition of video diaries documenting New York's downtown club/art scene; Gavin Brown's Enterprise, 436 W. 15th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-832-0457; Weds.-Fri. 10-6, free [closes 2/23].
NY AMERICAN BURIAL GROUND PROJECT
Annual student writing competition seeks poetry, short stories & essays. All submissions should be sent to: 6 World Trade Center, #239, U.S. Customs House, NYC, 10048 & received by March 31st, 212-432-5707 for more info.
UNBEARBLES ART FESTIVAL
Submissions needed for April exhibition at ABC No Rio's Tribes Gallery, entries may not exceed 12 inches in any dimension & must be ready to hang. Submit art, Tues.-Thurs. from 5-7 by March 15th to Surge, 57 Stanton St. (Clinton St.); 212-388-0276 for info.
Wednesday 2/21
BISCUIT TASTING
For dogs! Biscuits & Bath Doggy Village, the five-story indoor playground, offers variety of events for pets. Weds., dogs can sample home-baked treats; Sat. & Sun. trainers teach "challenged" dogs how to jump through hoops; 212-692-2323 for membership info; Weds. 5-7, Sat. & Sun. 6-8, free.
LILITH SPEAKS
Night of meditation & clairvoyance; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-333-5667; 6:30-8:30, $30.
POLYAMOROUS
Monthly meeting for people interested in long-term, committed, multi-partner relationships?all ages welcome; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 208 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-568-9102 or www.Poly-NYC.com; 8, call for price.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
TOPS, a non-profit weight loss support group, is opening its first NYC branch. Free open houses held today & Sundays at noon; Gracie Sq. Hospital, 420 1st Ave. (betw. 25th & 26th St.), 212-758-6389 or www.tops.org; Weds. at 6.
VALENTINE'S DAY SEASON MIXER
NY Chapter of National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association hosts event for social non-heterosexuals; Chez Louis, 74 W. 50th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-894-3700, ext.7826; $10-$18.
Thursday 2/22
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE
Disco, open bar, hors d'oeuvres & masks for young professionals ages 21-40; money raised goes to The Cancer Research & Treatment Fund; 212-288-6604 for location & info; 7, $75.
Friday 2/23
GRAMERCY GARDEN ANTIQUES SHOW
Eighty dealers showcase furniture, art, jewelry & assorted crap; 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 212-255-0020; 11-8, call for price [repeats Sat. 11-7 & Sun. 11-5].
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Free monthly glaucoma, vision & blood glucose screenings at Empire Medicare Services, 800 2nd Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 800-442-8430; 10-2.
INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Annual three-day expo feat. new vehicles accessories (chrome bits, windshields, decals) & interesting women hired for their presentation skills; Jacob Javits Center, 665 W. 34th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 212-723-9130; 12-10, $12, $5 kids, free for those under 6 [repeats Sat. 10-10 & Sun. 10-6].
NEW SAP MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE
Urban shaman Donna Henes leads ceremony at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 718-857-2247 for location, res. req.; 7:30, $15.
PIZZA PARTY
Queens dance party for singles ages 30 & over; Primadonna Restaurant, 100-18 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, 718-271-2696; 7-10, $25, incl. dinner.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks in 10021, Manhattan's richest ZIP code; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 2/24
KRISTEN ANN CAR FUND
Eighth annual benefit to raise money for Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center feat. hors d'oeuvres, dancing & a three-hour open bar that'll have you ripped by 11; if you drink enough, you might justify the entry fee; 200 5th Club, 200 5th Ave. (24th St.), 212-501-0748; 9, $95-$120.
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled non-street shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE GUIDE TRAINING
For those who appreciate the work of Marty Stouffer; every Saturday at the Central Park Wildlife Center, 64th St. (5th Ave.), 212-439-6539 for info; 9-2:30.
Sunday 2/25
DATE BAIT
Embarrassment-free, social event for Jewish singles where you mill around, write down who you think is cute & then get matched only if the other person thinks you're cute as well; at 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:30-9:30, $30.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition plus new dances, w/cute Jewish girls; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $10.
VEGOUT
Monthly potluck for lesbians, gay, bi & transgender vegetarians?bring a vegan dish to share; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-802-8655; 5-7, $5.
Monday 2/26
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Weekly French readings caters to moderate & advanced speakers; 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bleecker & Bedford Sts.), 917-776-7723; 7:30, free.
HEALING CIRCLE
NY mystic Donna Henes is particularly active this week, leading a healing circle in addition to her drumming circle at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 718-857-2247 for location, res. req.; 7:30, free.
Tuesday 2/27
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Monthly meeting at MNN lasts for a challenging two hours; 537 W. 59th St. (Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-769-2457, res. req.; 7, free.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled non-street shoes; Metropolitan Duane Church, 201 W. 13th St. (7th Ave.), 212-459-4080; 7, $10.
SHOWROOM SEVEN SAMPLE SALE
Stock & samples, sizes 6-10, cash & credit cards?Ghost, Erickson Beamon, Whistles, Kitty Boots & Petro Zillia; 498 7th Ave., 24th fl. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-643-4810; 10-7, free [through 3/9].