OTHER EVENTS BUDDHA Brian English’s b&w photography exhibit which ...

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, Thurs.-Sun. [through 10/15].

 

CALL FOR NY'S UNSUNG HEROES

Submit written statement (max. 300 words) or poem w/photo about your unsung hero by Nov. 1 to Facing History & Ourselves, New York Stories, 225 W. 34th St., #1416, NY 10122-1499 or call 212-868-6544, ext.25 for possible submission in NY Historical Society's upcoming NY Stories: A Gallery of Unsung Heroes exhibit opening Feb. 27.

 

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.

 

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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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.

 

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 10/11

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.

 

PROSPECT PARK VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Indoor & outdoor volunteers needed. Those interested in photography, graphic design, acting, storytelling, cartooning & data entry should come to introductory meeting at the conference room at Litchfield Villa in Prospect Park, 5th St. (Prospect Park W.), 718-965-8960 for info; 6:30.

 

ROOM TO GROW CHARITY AUCTION

NYC organization along w/Nikon & Parent's Magazine host cocktail reception for photography exhibit feat. works by Bruce Weber, Mary Ellen Mark & others to raise money for underprivileged children; Christie's, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, 49th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Ave.), 212-246-6020; 6-9, call for price.

 

STAND UP FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T

Game of musical chairs to benefit Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, winner receives $1000 Ikea shopping spree?only 25 participants; Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Arthur Rose Terrace & Garden, 2 E. 91st St. (5th Ave.), 212-645-6900, ext.127; 7.

 

W.A.R.R.I.O.R.

Women Against Rape Rising in Organization Rage hosts first meeting at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7 free.

 

Thursday 10/12

GRAMERCY PARK ANTIQUES SHOW

18th & 19th-century European & American antiques; 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 212-255-0020; 11-5, $10 [repeats Fri. 11-8, Sat. 11-5]

 

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 10/13

GIANT FISH AUCTION

Brooklyn Aquarium Society hosts 14th annual hard to find & rare fish (catfish, guppies, angelfish, plants, etc.) auction, viewing starts at 8; NY Aquarium, Education Hall, West 8th St. (Surf Ave.), Coney Island, 718-837-4455; 8:30, free admission.

 

LOMOLYMPICS 2000

Grand Finale of American Lomo picture competition & remix games; LomoSidewalkBunker, 55 Washington St., Dumbo, Bklyn., 877-312-LOMO or www.lomo.com; 6-2 a.m. [repeats Sat. 12 p.m.-2 a.m. & Sun. 12-8].

 

SHAMANIC CIRCLE GATHERING

Potluck picnic/NY drumming circle; Great Hill, Central Park (betw. 103rd & 106th Sts.), 212-533-0909; 1-sunset, free.

 

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.].

 

SUPPORT GROUP

Discussions on arthritis at Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-995-7017; call for times & reg. info.

 

Saturday 10/14

BULB & BOOK SALE

NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700; 10-6, free w/grounds adm. [repeats Sun.].

 

CONTRA & SQUARE 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; 7:45, $11.

 

FREE COMPOST

NYC residents are encouraged to take up to 30 gallons of compost, bring your own bin or buy one for $20?pick-ups in the Bronx & Brooklyn too, call for info; Tompkin's Sq. Park, Ave. A (7th St.), 718-817-8543; 12-4, free.

 

IN-STORE COOKING DEMONSTRATION

C3 chef John McGrath prepares American cuisine at Broadway Panhandler, 477 Broome St. (betw. Greene & Wooster Sts.), 212-966-0121; 2-3:15, free to watch.

 

RECORDS FLEA MARKET

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.

 

MARILYN SCHWARTZ

Opening reception for NYC artis?b&w photographs & collage of NYC in 60s & 70s; Westbeth Gallery, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-989-4650; 4-8, free [through 11/5].

 

Sunday 10/15

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.].

 

Tuesday 10/17

BREAKING WALLS, BUILDING BRIDGES

Discussion group for young people questioning their sexuality; Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; 6-8 [through 10/31].

 

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.