OTHER EVENTS BOSTON--NEW YORK AIDS RIDE Two hundred seventy five ...
Two hundred seventy five miles, 3000 riders, Sept. 15-17, 212-242-7433 or www.aidsride.org to register.
ILLUSTRATORS 43
The Society of Illustrators seeks submissions for their 43rd annual exhibition. Categories incl. editorial, advertising, book, institutional & uncommissioned, deadline is Oct. 2. 212-838-2560 for entry info & submission cost.
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.
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.
Wednesday 9/13
FASHION FREAK-OUT SAMPLE SALE
Wholesale designer goods from Ghost, Alice Roi, Kitty Boots & more; 498 7th Ave. (betw. 36th & 37th Sts.), 212-643-4810; 10-7, free [through 9/15].
KENCHA
Ritual tea offering & prayer for peace held at St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-316-7540; 1:30, free.
OLAY'S INNOVATION MALL TOUR
Event to increase awareness of products & suit drive to raise money for Dress for Success. Women are encouraged to try Olay facials, interactive scent kiost & new beauty imaging system; Manhattan Mall, 6th Ave., 7th fl. (betw. 32nd & 33rd Sts.), 212-891-0450; daily, free [through 9/17].
17@17 SALE
Designer thrift store sale to benefit UJA-Federation of New York; 17 W. 17th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-727-7516; 4-8.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Free confidential forum for those experiencing unwanted sexual badgering; 888-979-7765 to register; 6.
TOURETTE SYNDROME
Monthly support group for adults & families affected by Tourette Syndrome; Hospital for Joint Diseases, E. 17th St., 13th fl. (2nd Ave.), 718-856-2122; 6:30-8, free.
VOLUNTEERING IN NEW YORK
Learn how to help the elderly, feed the homeless & more during this free class at New School, 66 W. 12th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-5682; 6-8.
Thursday 9/14
BUDDHA
Opening reception for Brian English's b&w photography exhibit which concentrates on ancient objects & artifacts relating to, you guessed it?Buddha; E3 Gallery, 47 E. 3rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-982-0882; 2-6, free [repeats Fri. & Sat., through 10/15].
CITY IN PINK
NYC buildings light up pink this week to honor NY Race for the Cure's wine-tasting benefit to fight breast cancer; Steuben, 667 Madison Ave. (61st St.), 212-606-0532; 6:30-8:30, $40.
HARVEST IN THE SQUARE
Fifth annual food festival w/unlimited tastings from more than 40 NYC restaurants incl. Luna Park, Olive's, Union Sq. Café & Republic, wine-tastings & samplings of micro-brews; Union Sq. Park, B'way (betw. 14th & 17th Sts.), 212-239-6200; 7:30-10 p.m., $85, $70 adv.
Friday 9/15
THE BESSIES
Sixteenth annual NY Dance & Performance Awards; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.com, res. req.; 6:15, $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.].
Saturday 9/16
CATS GARAGE SALE
Long-running musical auctions off costumes, props & memorabilia to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Winter Garden Theater, 1634 B'way (50th St.), 212-840-0770; 10-6, $10.
MUSICAL MEMORABILIA SHOW & OUT-OF-PRINT BOOK FAIR
Thousands of LPs, 45s, 78s, v-discs, books, posters & photos; Tip Top Shoe Bldg., 155 W. 72nd St., 4th fl. (B'way), 212-579-0689; 10-2, free.
NY STATE BEACH CLEANUP
Volunteers needed for 14th annual cleanup; 800-449-0790 for info.
VIDEO GAME LEAGUE
Players battle it out for cash prizes, games incl. Quake 3 Arena, Fifa, Starcraft, Age of Empires II & more while celebrities like Lillo Brancato (The Sopranos) & Nestor Serrano (Law & Order) play for charity at 11:20 a.m.; X-S, 1457 B'way (betw. 41st & 42nd Sts.), 212-262-6605; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
VOLUNTEER DAY
The Cathedral of St. John the Devine seeks volunteers & staff to help out w/soup kitchen, clothes closet & crisis center; St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday 9/17
FALL SINGLES MIXER
Mingle over cheese, wine & jazz at 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7:30, $25.
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.
WAFFLE BREAKFAST
Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation hosts breakfast for visitors, members & those thinking of joining the synagogue; 551 Ft. Washington Ave. (185th St.), 212-568-8304; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free.
Monday 9/18
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; 7:30-9:30, free.
GALA 2000
New Music Connoisseur's awards presentation in memory of Otto Luening, concert precedes event at 7; NYU's Frederick Loewe Theater, 35 W. 4th St. (betw. Mercer St. & LaGuardia Pl.), 212-571-7636; 8, $30.
Tuesday 9/19
RE-INDUSTRIALIZATION OF THE HUDSON
Fight against St. Lawrence cement plant; Downstairs Lounge at Wetlands Preserve, 161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-966-4225; 7, free.