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

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].

 

FREE TREES

Ten trees to be given away to anyone joining the National Arbor Foundation during September. Send $10 contrib. to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Sept. 30.

 

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 9/27

FREE HAIR CUTS

Danilo, known for creating looks for Julia Roberts, Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Madonna & others cuts hair on the streets; 20 Broad St. (Wall St.) 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.; South St. Seaport, 11:30-2, free.

 

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.

 

NEW HUNTER MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE

Donna Henes leads circle; Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, 279 Sterling Pl. (Vanderbilt Ave.), Bklyn., 718-857-2247, res. req.; 7:30, $15.

 

Thursday 9/28

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.

 

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY

Benefit at NV, 289 Spring St. (Hudson St.), 212-683-6700 ext.390 for more info; 8-10, $35.

 

Friday 9/29

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 9/30

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.

 

STUDENTS RALLY FOR RALPH NADER

Washington Sq. Park, 5th Ave. (Washington Sq. N.), 212-577-0054; 12, free.

 

Sunday 10/1

ARTIST GROOVE NETWORK

Kevin James hosts weekly networking event w/filmmakers, singers, dancers, etc.; Spring & Sullivan Social Club, 203 Spring St. (Sullivan St.), 212-473-0178; 8-2, free.

 

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Annual feast of Saint Francis w/outdoor fair feat. petting zoo, performances & games for children; St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-316-7540; 11-8, free.

 

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.].

 

HEALING TECHNOLOGY

Maine's The Gentle Wind Project hosts open house to promote emotional stability & reduce stress-related conditions; Source of Life Center, 22 W. 34th St., 5th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 800-545-7847; 1.

 

RALLY & SLEEP OVER

Rally against Giulliani's new rent increases which go into affect today; City Hall, Chambers St. (B'way), 212-693-0553 ext.6; 6 p.m.-11 a.m.

 

Tuesday 10/3

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.

 

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.

 

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 10/4 & 10/5].