OTHER EVENTS AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL Is currently accepting features, shorts & student ...
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.
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.
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-Xers 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. Visit www.bigvalleymusiccontest.com or call 818-594-7475 for more details.
Thursday 8/17
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; 6, free [daily 1-6].
Friday 8/18
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 8/19
RECORD & CD COLLECTORS EXPO
CDs, records & 45s of rock, soul, jazz, metal, disco & more; the Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 973-773-6067; 10-4, $4-$6.
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.
USED & OUT OF PRINT BOOK FAIR
Antiques on art, music, dance, film, etc. plus records & posters; 155 W. 72nd St. (B'way), 212-579-0689; 10-2, free.
Sunday 8/20
NYC CAMERA SHOW & SALE
Thousands of new, antique, movie & stereo cameras & equipment on offer; Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-581-8100; 10-3, $6.