OTHER EVENTS ARCHITECTURE GRANTS NY State Council of the ...
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
FREE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE TREES
Join the National Arbor Day Foundation during the month of Feb. & receive 10 free trees, no questions asked. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Feb. 28.
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
NELSON SULLIVAN DOWNTOWN 83-89
Exhibition of video diaries documenting New York's downtown club/art scene; Gavin Brown's Enterprise, 436 W. 15th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-832-0457; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. 10-6, free [through 2/23].
VIDEOEX
Video & Experimental Film Festival seeks videos & experimental films in 8mm, 16mm & 35mm?animation, digital & graphic productions, doc. & music videos all have a shot in 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.
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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 2/7
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.
Thursday 2/8
INTERNATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Toastmaster International's most competitive contest, winner could go to Germany to kick ass on a higher level; Roughriders, 42 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-924-2619; 12:30-2, $15, incl. lunch.
NEW YORK YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB
Monthly meeting celebrates Ronald Reagan's 90th birthday; 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.
VEGOUT
Monthly potluck for lesbians, gay, bi & transgender vegetarians; Good Health Cafe, 324 E. 86th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), RSVP 212-802-8655; 6:30.
Friday 2/9
PIZZA PARTY
Queens dance party for singles ages 30 & over; Primadonna Restaurant, 100-18 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, 718-271-2696; 7-10, $25, incl. dinner.
SINGLES UPBEAT SOIREE
Introductions, buffet, conversation & drinks in 10021, Manhattan's richest ZIP code; Penthouse at Sutton Pl. Suites, 300 E. 58th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 718-875-3878, res. req.; 9:30, $38 [repeats Sat.].
Saturday 2/10
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.
MUSICAL MEMORABILIA & OUT-OF-PRINT BOOK FAIR
Thousands of LPs, 45s, 78s, videos, books, posters & photos; Tip Top Shoe Bldg., 155 W. 72nd St., 4th fl. (B'way), 212-579-0689; 10-2, free.
roaring '20s
Manhattan Society recreates early 20th century as they host black-tie evening to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Society; Marriott Marquis Hotel, 6th fl., 1535 B'way (betw. 45th & 46th Sts.), 212-463-7787; 8:30-1 a.m., $125-$175.
SPIRIT SHOP
Urban shaman Donna Henes leads "Love Spells for Valentine's Day" workshop at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 718-857-2247 for loc., price & res.; 12-6.
VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE GUIDE TRAINING
Every Saturday at the Central Park Wildlife Center, 64th St. (5th Ave.), 212-439-6539 for info; 9-2:30.
Sunday 2/11
BROADWAY BEARS IV
Richard Simmons, sans weeping fat woman, hosts auction benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; Hudson Theater, 145 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-840-0770, ext.268; 7, $35-$150.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition, w/cute Jewish girls; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
PRE-VALENTINE'S PARTY
NY chapter of Mensa hosts annual party at Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' & Airmen's Club, 283 Lexington Ave. (betw. 36th & 37th Sts.), 800-66-MENSA; 2-5, $7.50.
Monday 2/12
VALENTINE'S DAY BASH
Red-tie gala benefits new theater company, The Times Square Group; Boathouse in Central Park, 212-981-9343 for info; 7-10:30, $175.
WORKING PLAYGROUND BENEFIT
Rosie Perez, the ugly, more socially-conscious JLo, hosts benefit for non-profit organization bringing art to underprivileged schools; 820 Park Ave. (betw 75th & 76th Sts.), 212-334-8006; 6:30, $200 contrib.
Tuesday 2/13
DOGS IN ART AUCTION
Fine paintings, sculpture & ephemera celebrating canines; Doyle, 175 E. 87th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-427-4141, ext.600; 1.
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.