OTHER EVENTS ARCHITECTURE GRANTS NY State Council of the ...
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
BOOK & TOY DRIVE
Gifts needed, drop off unwrapped books & toys at American Red Cross, 150 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 877-RED-CROSS or www.nyredcross.org [through 12/31].
COLLEGE.COM FULL-RIDE SWEEPSTAKES
Log onto www.tommy.com or www.colleges.com for your chance to win a four-year college scholarship, room & board & four-year car lease. Winner also receives wardrobe by Tommy Jeans?must be 15 or older, reg. by Dec. 30.
INTERNATIONAL OPEN AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
NY area photographers encouraged to submit one memorable photo (b&w or color) in one category: people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portrait or other; must be unmounted & 8" x 10" or smaller. Applicants should incl. their name & address on back of photo. Mail photo to: The International Library of Photography, #101-9009, 3600 Crondall Ln., Owings Mills, MD, 21117 by Jan. 31, 2001, $60,000 in prizes awarded; www.picture.com for more info.
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.
NEW YORK CARES COAT DRIVE
Adult & children's coats needed for 12th annual coat drive, over 600 drop-off sites throughout city; 212-223-CARE or www.nycares.org for info [through 12/31].
ROME'S WORLD PRIDE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE
Nearly 30 photographs exhibited by Michael Luongo at Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; call for times, free [through 12/31].
TOY DRIVE
Unwrapped toys needed for Raven Cafe's third annual drive; 194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712; call for info.
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is it's in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin w/phrase "I've always wanted to own a music store" & most importantly be accompanied by a check for $100 which benefits VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2001.
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 12/27
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 12/28
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 12/29
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
NYC Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association hosts support group for caregivers; National Council of Jewish Women's Senior Center, 241 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-983-0700; 12-1:30, call for info.
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 12/31
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Special New Years Eve celebration feat. introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 718-875-3878; 9:30, $50.
Tuesday 1/2
BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC CHORUS AUDITIONS
Rehearsals for those interested in joining the chorus, auditions held Jan. 2001; First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry St., Bklyn., 516-670-8789; call to sched. an audition.