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.-Sat. [through 10/15].

 

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 10/4

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.

 

PEOPLE OF COLOR & CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

Discussion & look at events that helped promote civil disobedience (i.e. WTO in Seattle); Community Service Society, 105 E. 22nd St., 4th fl. (Park Ave. S.), 212-627-9960; 6:30, free.

 

REHEARSAL BENEFIT GALA

For Ice Theater of New York at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, Pier 61, 12th Ave. (23rd St.), 212-929-5811; 7, call for price [repeats Thurs.].

 

Thursday 10/5

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

Meeting for adults at West End Collegiate Church, 24 W. 77th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 914-278-3022; 6-9, free.

 

MIA HAMM

In-person appearance by soccer champ?free snacks, drinks, prizes, & live music by George Gee's Jump Jive & Wailers; Bryant Park, 6th Ave. (betw. 40th & 42nd Sts.), 212-885-1480; 12-1, free.

 

HATS OFF TO TOASTMASTERS

SEC Roughriders annual meeting; 42nd W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-924-2619; 12:30-2, $15, lunch incl.

 

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY

Demonstration celebrates the Autumn Moon; Felissimo, 10 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 800-565-6785, res. req.; 4 & 6, free [through 11/9].

 

NATIONAL DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY

Stuyvesant Polyclinic, 137 2nd Ave. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), RSVP 212-995-7017; 2-6, 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 10/6

GRAMERCY PARK MODERN

More than 100 exhibitors; 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 212-255-0020 or www.stellashows.com; call for times & price [repeats Sat. & Sun.].

 

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 10/7

ARGENTINE TANGO PARTY

Learn to tango w/dance coaches from Evita; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 8-1:30 a.m., $15.

 

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.

 

WINE TASTING & DEMONSTRATION

Judson Grill chef Bill Telepan & The Vintage Wine Store offer tips & drinks at Broadway Panhandler, 477 Broome St. (betw. Greene & Wooster Sts.), 212-966-0121; 2-3:15.

 

Sunday 10/8

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Second annual blessing for all "mighty mutts" & "city critters"; Chelsea Community Church, 346 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-886-5463; 11:45, contrib.

 

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 10/10

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].

 

COURAGE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

International Women's Media Foundation hosts 11th annual ceremony honoring three women journalists, Zamira Sydykova (Res Publica), Marie Colvin (The Sunday Times) & Flora Lewis (NY Times); Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Ave. (50th St.), 908-322-1100; 12-2, call for tickets & price.

 

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.

 

GREAT MATCH: WINE & TAPAS

Six NYC chefs prepare tapas in conjunction w/more than 150 Spanish wines to benefit The Culinary Institute of America; NY Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-627-3906 or www.greatmatch.org; 6:30-9, $60.

 

INFORMAL FORUMS

Discussions on the environment, social justice & animal rights at Wetlands Preserve, 161 Hudson St. (Laight St.), 212-966-4831; 7, free.

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

Drop-in classes on diabetes (5:30) & bereavement (6); Cabrini Medical Center, 227 E. 19th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-995-7017 to reg.