OTHER EVENTS POETRY CONTEST The International Library of Poetry will ...
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.
MARILYN SCHWARTZ
NYC artist exhibits b&w photographs & collage of NYC during 60s & 70s; Westbeth Gallery, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-989-4650; Thurs.-Sun. 1-6, free [through 11/5].
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 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.
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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 & email address. Visit www.YeatsSociety.org for more info.
Wednesday 11/1
GREAT MOMENTS IN TIME
Art opening for George Kalinsky's photo exhibit, pictures incl. JFK, Elvis, John Lennon, Madonna & Frank Sinatra, benefits pancreatic cancer research; National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S. (E. 20th St.), 212-475-3424 or 516-803-2304; 6-8, $100 [through 11/9].
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.
WHISKEYFEST 2000
Connoisseurs, distributors, distillery managers & possibly a few bikers converge to sample single malts, blended Scotch whiskies & bourbons from Tennessee to Canada; Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 800-610-MALT; 6:30-10 p.m., $85.
Thursday 11/2
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Meeting for adults; West End Collegiate Church, 24 W. 77th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 914-278-3022; 6-9, free.
CELEBRATION OF THE AUTUMN MOON TEA CEREMONY
Japanese master pres. "Chado" w/step by step demonstration; Felissimo, 10 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), RSVP 212-247-5656; 4 & 6, free [through 11/9].
DAY OF DEAD
Vigil & progression commemorates those who passed while trying to enter the U.S.; Federal Bldg., 26 Federal Plaza, 212-254-2591; 5:30-6:30, free.
EAST COAST WINE TASTING
To benefit Lighthouse International; The Sky Club, 200 Park Ave. (45th St.), 212-821-9428; 6-9 p.m., $90, $80 adv.
1997 BORDEAUX DINNER
Informal tasting before chef Peter Hoffman's four-course meal at Soho's Savoy Restaurant, Union Sq. Wine & Spirits sponsors; 212-675-8100 for info; 7:30, $125.
PRINT FAIR
Fine print dealers from around the world exhibit their prints; Park Ave. Armory, Park Ave. (67th St.), 212-759-4469 or www.printdealers.com; 12-7, $12 [continues Fri. & Sat. 12-7, Sun. 12-6].
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 11/3
BOOK SALE
Books & recordings for sale at St. Agnes Branch Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave. (81st St.), 212-877-4380; 11-5, free [continues Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5].
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.].
WFMU FALL RECORD FAIR
Bi-annual fair by Jersey's infamous free-from radio station. Rock 'n' roll, garage, experimental, psychedelic, soul, jazz, pop releases available in 33, 45, 78 & CD formats. Videos, posters & WFMU paraphernalia also available. Live performances by The Troggs (Sat. 5-7) & Glen Jones interviews Joe Franklin (Sun. 12-2); Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), www.wfmu.org for info; 7-11, $20 [continues Sat. & Sun. 10-7, $5].
Saturday 11/4
AUTUMN AUCTION
Sale of children's book art & comic rarities; Illustration House, 96 Spring St. (betw. Houston & Mercer Sts.), 212-966-9444; 1.
CHEESE & WINE TASTING
Portuguese restaurant offers tasting; 551 Hudson St. (Perry St.), 212-645-2500; 3-6, $30.
CRAFT SHOW & SALE
Nineteenth annual show; The Park Ave. Christian Church, 85th St. (Park Ave.), 212-249-3107; 9-4, free.
LESBIAN DAIT BAIT
Socializing event for da ladies at the Lesbian & Gay Community Center, One Little West 12th St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 212-971-1084 or www.daitbait.com; 7:30, $15.
Sunday 11/5
FEMINIST BANNER DESIGNS
Art opening for Pamela Showmaker's equality for women banners; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 4-6, free.
FOOD NOT BOMBS
Meet to cook at ABC No Rio & serve at Tompkins Sq. Park; 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697; 3:30 [repeats Mon. & Fri.].
LATINO EXPO
Day-long event of forums, presentations & recruiting designed to educate those about the Latino population; Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-631-7547; 10-7, $7.