OTHER EVENTS BANDS NEEDED For Monday night showcases at Swing ...
For Monday night showcases at Swing 46 Jazz & Super Club, send tape or CD to 349 W. 46th St., NYC, 10036 or call Steve at 212-262-9554, ext.14 for bookings.
BOOK & TOY DRIVE
Gifts needed, drop off unwrapped books & toys at American Red Cross, 150 Amsterdam Ave. (66th St.), 877-RED-CROSS or www.nyredcross.org [through 12/31].
CHRISTMAS DRIVE
Riant Theater seeks contributions for local hospitalized children & elderly in nursing homes; 161 Hudson St. (betw. Hubert & Laight Sts.), 212-925-8353; call for info.
COLLEGE.COM FULL-RIDE SWEEPSTAKES
Log onto www.tommy.com or www.colleges.com for your chance to win a four-year college scholarship, room & board and four-year car lease. Winner also receives wardrobe by Tommy Jeans?must be 15 or older, reg. by Dec. 30.
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.
NEW YORK CARES COAT DRIVE
Adult & children's coats needed for 12th annual coat drive, over 600 drop-off sites throughout the city; 212-223-CARE or www.nycares.org for info [through 12/31].
NORMA KAMALI
Sample sale, 50%-75% off Fall merchandise & swimwear; 11 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-957-9797; daily [through 12/25].
ROME'S WORLD PRIDE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE
Nearly 30 photographs exhibited by Michael Luongo at Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; call for times, free [through 12/31].
TOY DRIVE
Unwrapped toys needed for Raven Cafe's third annual drive; 194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712; call 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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 12/13
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.
MAKE-A-WISH HOLIDAY AUCTION
Tenth annual auction feat. gift items, vacations & backstage passes to Who Wants to be a Millionaire? benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation; Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Plaza (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-849-6993; 6-10, $125.
SEE SANTA
Mr. Claus stops by Middle Collegiate Church & delivers presents to the tykes; 50 E. 7th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-477-0666; 6:30-8:30, call for info.
SHOWROOM SEVEN
Stock & samples, sizes 6-10, cash & credit cards?American & European designer clothing & accessories; Seventh House PR, 498 7th Ave., 24th fl. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-643-4810; 10-7, free [through 12/15].
Thursday 12/14
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 12/15
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.
DESIGNER ARTS
More than 450 dealers exhibit jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photos, sculpture, lighting & other wares; 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 800-660-1045; 4-8, $7 [repeats Sat. 11-7 & Sun. 11-6].
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 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 12/16
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; P.S. 199, 250 W. 70th St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
Monthly rendezvous for moderate & advanced speakers; Oxford Cafe, 375 5th Ave. (betw. 35th & 36th Sts.), 718-793-2946; 4-6, free.
HARE KRISHNA FOOD RELIEF
Claims to be a "free health-food feast" that's vegetarian; Prabhupada Sankirtan Society's Community House, 48 Ave. B (betw. 4th & 5th Sts.), 212-674-0698; 12-6.
NYC RECORD & CD COLLECTORS EXPO
New, used & collectable CDs, LPs & tapes; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-773-6067; 10-4, $6.
ONE STOP SHOPPING SPREE & HOLIDAY SPIRIT SHOP
Unique holiday gifts, ceremonial supplies, books, CDs & more; Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, call for location, 718-857-2247, res. req.; 12-6 [repeats Sun.].
SINGLE'S EVENTS
Singles Connection invites those without a boyfriend/girlfriend to meet others over a meal at Tiranango; 5 Penn Plaza, 8th Ave. (betw. 33rd & 34th Sts.), RSVP 718-796-1227; 7:30, $10.
TIBETAN INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Tibetan crafts, food, live performances, poetry readings & photo/art exhibits; 121 E. 3rd St. (betw 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-995-8578; 10-6, $3, kids free [repeats Sun.].
A TRIBUTE TO "OLD BLUE EYES"
Evening of ballroom dance w/the music of Frank Sinatra; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7-12 a.m., $15, $8 st.
Sunday 12/17
CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE
Annual service at nondenominational Christian Church; St. Peter's Church, 346 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-886-5463; 6, free.
COMMUNIST PARTY
Toast the new year & protest against George W. Bush & Republicans; Winston Unity Center, 235 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-989-4994; 2-5, call for price.
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.].
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
NYC CAMERA SHOW & SALE
New & used cameras, darkroom equipment & accessories; Embassy Ballrooms, Holiday Inn, 440 W. 57th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 973-472-5460; 10-3, $6.
Tuesday 12/19
AUTO-FREE NEW YORK
"The Case for Public Investment in Intercity Rail Passenger Service"; 104 Washington St. (Rector St.), 212-475-3394; 6-8, free.
BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC CHORUS AUDITIONS
Rehearsals for those interested in joining the chorus, auditions held Jan. 2001; First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry St., Bklyn., 516-670-8789; call to sched. an audition.
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.