OTHER EVENTS AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL Is currently accepting features, shorts ...
Is currently accepting features, shorts & student shorts for seventh annual competition. Fee is $50 & deadline is Sept. 1. Call 800-310-FEST or visit www.austinfilmfestival.com for complete details.
BOSTON(NEW YORK AIDS RIDE
Two hundred seventy five miles, 3000 riders, Sept. 15-17, 212-242-7433 or www.aidsride.org to register.
CALL FOR POEMS
Hollywood's Famous Poetry Society is looking for best poem 21 lines or shorter. $1000 cash prize. Post submission by Aug. 29 to Free Poetry Contest, PMB126, 1626 N. Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028 or enter online at www.famouspoets.com.
FREE WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD TREES
Ten trees will be given away to anyone joining the National Arbor Foundation during August. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Dogwoods, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410.
POETRY CONTEST
The International Library of Poetry will award $58,000 in prizes. Contest is free, deadline is Nov. 30; Send one original poem to The International Library of Poetry, #19909, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD, 2117 or www.poetry.com for info.
PRINT MAGAZINE'S DIGITAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Banners, buttons & flash animation created betw. Aug. '99 & Aug. '00 wanted. Entry fees range from $35-$75 & competition closes Aug. 21. Call 212-463-0600 or visit www.printmag.com
WENDY'S SEARCH FOR SIZZLIN' SOUNDS CONTEST
Hamburger chain seeks original songs about hamburger hankerings & odes to the all beef patty, two contest finalists to appear on CBS' Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, winner receives recording session with Wynn Jackson. Hamburger lovers should submit music & lyrics by Aug. 31 to RollingStone.com, att: Sizzlin' Sounds of Hamburgers' Contest, 640 N. LaSalle St., #560, Chicago, IL 60610 or send an MP3 to www.sizzlinsounds.com
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is its in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin with 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.
Thursday 8/24
THE BEATNIK ART SHOW
The Beatnik Car Club launches exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs & videos of hot rods in conjunction with NY Hot Rod & Tattoo Convention; CBGB's Gallery, 313 Bowery St. (Bleecker St.), 212-677-0455; 1-6, free [through 9/8].
Friday 8/25
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 8/26
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
For advanced level speakers only; Oxford Cafe, 375 5th Ave. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 212-744-5235; 4, free.
GENTRIFICATION & TENANT RIGHTS
Discussion & q&a on rent, landlords & the changing face of NYC; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7:30, free.
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.
Sunday 8/27
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 8/28
FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Moderate & advanced French speakers gather to read & chat every Monday night at The Magic Carpet, 54 Carmine St. (betw. Bedford & Bleecker Sts.), 914-776-7723; 7-9, free.