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.
LAURA LONDON: AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
LA-based photographer's exhibit focuses on 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; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 11-6, free [through 2/17].
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.
SPIRITUAL POEMS SOUGHT
New Jersey Rainbow Poets seeks poems of 21 lines or less. $1000 grand prize w/$3000 prizes awarded. Submit poem to Free Poetry Contest, PMB70, 103 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 by Feb. 17. For more info, visit www.freecontest.com
VIDEOEX
Video & Experimental Film Festival seeks videos, experimental films in 8mm, 16mm & 35mm, animation, experimental digital & graphic productions, doc. & music videos for international competition. Submit NTSC or PAL VHS tape & brief description to Videoex, Freyastrasse 21, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland, by Feb. 15. Visit www.videoex.ch or e-mail info@videoex.ch 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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 1/24
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.
JENNIFER LOPEZ LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Yes, you read this correctly. In celebration of The Cell, New Line Home Video hosts competition w/chances to win authentic Lopez outfit, Bliss spa treatment, DVD player & DVDs. Categories incl. best costume, voice, dancing enthusiasm, overall look & "Lopex-like highly-touted & celebrated behind"; Planet Hollywood, 1540 B'way (45th St.), 212-704-4530; 12:30.
WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW
Fine art by 70 exhibitors; Park Ave. Armory, Park Ave. (67th St.), 212-777-5218 or www.winterantiquesshow.com; 12:30-8, $16 [continues Thurs.-Sat., 12-8:30 & Sun. 12-6].
Thursday 1/25
GRAND CANYON PAINTINGS
Forbes magazine's exhibition & sale of 48 works by artists who trekked the Colorado River & painted what they saw?sales benefit The Grand Canyon Trust; The Forbes Magazine Galleries, 60 5th Ave. (12th St.), 212-620-2200; 6-8, free.
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 1/26
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.
OUTSIDE ART FAIR
Ninth annual fair at the Puck Bldg., Houston St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-5218 or www.sandfordsmith.com; Fri. 12-8 [repeats Sat. 11-7 & Sun. 11-6].
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.].
W.A.N.D.
Women's Action for New Directions hosts meeting/discussion on why the govt. spends so much money defending our national security when they should be worrying about unmet human & environmental needs; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7 free.
Sunday 1/28
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Meeting & discussion on Jewish Records Indexing-Poland Project; 15 W. 16th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-330-8257; 2, $3.
POT LUCK
And free sprouting workshop at Arrow Community Garden, 35-38 35th St. (betw. 35th & 36th Aves.), Astoria, 718-937-1264; 5-8, free w/vegetarian dish.
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 1/29
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Monthly meeting at MNN, 537 W. 59th St. (Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-769-2457, res. req.; 7-9, free.
Tuesday 1/30
THE CRISIS AT WBAI
Forum held in downstairs lounge at Wetlands Preserve, 161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-966-4831; 7, free.
MATZOH BALL EATING CONTEST
The matzo eating champion will be crowned! Proceeds from this annual charity matzoh ball eating contest support the hungry & homeless via the Interfaith Nutrition Network, grand prize winner (most matzoh balls eaten in 5:25 minutes) receives trophy & $2500 gift certificate to P.C. Richard & Son; Ben's Kosher Delicatessen, 209 W. 38th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-398-BENS; 10 a.m., free.