OTHER EVENTS ARCHITECTURE GRANTS NY State Council of the Arts ...
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
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.
RECYCLE YOUR HOLIDAY GREENS
And let the Botanical Gardens turn it into mulch, chip or compost for your garden; 718-817-8543 for more info [through 1/20].
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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 1/10
COMPUTER OPEN HOUSE
Free introduction to computer demo class; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9724; 2-7.
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.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY CONVENTION
Annual convention incl. election of the county executive committee; Nikolai Fine Art, 505 W. 22nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-314-5640; 7, free.
Thursday 1/11
NEW YORK YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB
Monthly meeting feat. Dick Morris, founder of vote.com; American Association of University Women, 111 E. 37th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-533-4940; 7:30-9:30, $8.
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 1/12
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.
LAURA LONDON: AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
Opening reception for LA-based photographer, which focuses on a 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; 6-8, free [through 2/17].
PIZZA PARTY
Queens dance party for singles ages 30 & over; Primadonna Restaurant, 100-18 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, 718-595-2029; 6:30-10, $25, incl. dinner.
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.].
Saturday 1/13
AMERICANA AT THE PIERS
Hundreds of antique dealers gather to sell their formal & rustic wares; Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90 & 92, 12th Ave. (55th St.), 212-255-0020; 10-5, $10 [repeats Sun.].
BOOK FAIR & MUSICAL MEMORABILIA SHOW
Rare, used & out-of-print books as well as thousands of LPs, 45s, 78s, v-discs, posters & photos; Tip Top Shoe Bldg., 155 W. 72nd St., 4th fl. (B'way), 212-579-0689; 10-2, free.
COME FOR TEA
Urban shaman Donna Henes hosts event at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 718-857-2247 for location, res. req.; 12-6, call for price.
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.
NEW YORK BOAT SHOW
Jacob Javits Center, 665 W. 34th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Aves.), 212-922-1212; 10-9, $3-$10 [repeats Sun. 11-6].
SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLESPEAKS
Social for singles w/discussions on finding Mr. & Mrs. Right?shouldn't that be Mr. & Mrs. Potential?; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7:30, $18.
Sunday 1/14
DATE BAIT
Socializing event for singles ages 30-40; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; Sun. 6:30-9:30, $30.
GOLDEN TRAILER AWARDS 2000
The Film Industry's award show for movie trailers w/Todd Newton, Pedro Almodovar, Joel Siegel (Good Morning America) & other industry folks; Manhattan Center, 311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-5891; 7, call for info.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
Tuesday 1/16
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.