OTHER EVENTS BANDS NEEDED For Monday night showcases at Swing ...
For Monday night showcases at Swing 46 Jazz & Super Club, send tape or CD to 349 W. 46th St., NYC, 10036 or call Steve at 212-262-9554, ext.14 for bookings.
COLLEGE.COM FULL-RIDE SWEEPSTAKES
Log onto www.tommy.com or www.colleges.com for your chance to win a four-year college scholarship, room & board and four-year car lease. Winner also receives wardrobe by Tommy Jeans?must be 15 or older, reg. by Dec. 30.
NEW YORK CARES COAT DRIVE
Adult & children's coats needed for 12th annual coat drive, over 600 drop-off sites throughout the city; 212-223-CARE or www.nycares.org for info [through 12/31].
NORMA KAMALI
Sample sale, 50%-75% off Fall merchandise & swimwear; 11 W. 56th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-957-9797; daily [through 12/25].
PAINTING FROM MICHAEL'S MOB
Large-scale Mafia paintings by New Yorker Magazine artist Michael Crawford; Micheline's, 629 Vanderbilt Ave. (betw. St. Marks Ave. & Prospect St.), Bklyn., 718-623-6277; call for times, free [through 12/10].
TOY DRIVE
Unwrapped toys needed for Raven Cafe's third annual drive; 194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712; call for info.
ROME'S WORLD PRIDE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE
Nearly 30 photographs exhibited by Michael Luongo at Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, 1 Little W. 12th St. (Hudson St.), 212-620-7310; call for times, free [through 12/31].
WIN A MUSIC STORE
The catch is it's in California, but you can always get some Gen-Xer to run it for you. Essay must begin w/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.
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Submit unpublished poems of any style up to 50 lines without author's name to 2001 Poetry Contest, c/o National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park S., NYC 10003 by Feb. 15.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 12/6
CANDLE LIGHT MARCH
Celebrate Human Rights Day w/march to help end child labor & sweatshop abuse; 57th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-242-3002; 5, free.
FREE CHAMPAGNE
Two days left to try some free bubbly; Union Sq. Wine & Spirits, 33 Union Sq. W. (betw. 16th & 17th Sts.), 212-675-8100; 4-7, free [repeats Thurs.].
HYBRID'S SAMPLE SALE
Holiday apparel sale at 25% wholesale discount; 307 W. 36th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-268-4329; 11-6:30, free to look [repeats Thurs. & Fri. 11-6:30 & Sat. 9-4].
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.
SHOWROOM SEVEN
Stock & samples, sizes 6-10, cash & credit cards?American & European designer clothing & accessories; Seventh House PR, 498 7th Ave., 24th fl. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-643-4810; 10-7, free [through 12/15].
ST. NICHOLAS' DAY CELEBRATION
Unwrapped holiday gifts needed for seventh annual celebration to benefit those living w/AIDS & HIV; St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-633-1062; 7, free.
WINTER AUCTION
Silent auction feat. works by emerging & established artists, benefits DUMBO Arts Center; 30 Washington St., Bklyn., 718-694-0831 or www.dumboartscenter.org; 12-6 [through 12/9].
Thursday 12/7
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
ADD & the media w/The New York Times' Erica Goode; West End Collegiate Church, 245 W. 77th St. (West End Ave.), 914-278-3022; 6-9, free.
HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR
'Tis the season, benefits school's library; Judaism; Village Community School, 272 W. 10th St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-691-5146; 8:30-7, free [repeats Fri.].
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 12/8
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
NYC Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association hosts support group for caregivers; National Council of Jewish Women's Senior Center, 241 W. 72nd St. (betw. B'way & West End Ave.), 212-983-0700; 12-1:30, call for info.
DESIGNER ARTS
More than 450 dealers exhibit jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photos, sculpture, lighting & other wares; 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Ave. (26th St.), 800-660-1045; 4-8, $7 [repeats Sat. 11-7 & Sun. 11-6].
FASHION RESCUE
UJA's annual sale of name brand items helps support programs that fight AIDS, cancer, domestic violence, drug addiction & more; Expo Center, Madison Sq. Garden, 7th Ave. (32nd St.), 212-307-7171; 8-3, $6-$10 [repeats Sat. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 & Sun. 10-7:30].
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 12/9
CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE
Beginners welcome, no partner needed, live music, wear soft-soled nonstreet shoes; P.S. 199, 250 W. 70th St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-459-4080; 7:45, $11.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Holiday gift items, Christmas trees & food, benefits variety of causes; Jan Hus Presbyterian Church, 351 E. 74th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-288-6743; 10-5, free to look.
INTERNATIONAL SINGLES GALA PARTY
Singles ages 21-50 invited to come dance at Pulse, 226 E. 54th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-736-6870; 7-12 a.m., $25.
PICTURES WITH SANTA
Jolly Old Saint Nick stops off at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM stores to make pictures w/the kiddies; 380 2nd Ave. (22nd St.), 212-780-0120; 576 3rd Ave. (38th St.), 212-490-0990; 1, free.
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.
Sunday 12/10
DAIT BAIT
Socializing event for professionals; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 6:30-9:30, $30.
DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA HONORS
Second annual gala honors those who've contributed to American's advancement in tv & filmmaking; Grand Hyatt New York, Grand Central Sta., 42nd St. (Vanderbilt Ave.), 212-843-8289; 6, call for price.
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.].
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
In the classic tradition; Bridge for Dance, 2726 B'way (104th St.), 212-620-0535; 8, $5.
TIBET BAZAAR
Tibetan crafts, jewelry, handmade clothing, antiques & collectibles; P.S. 751, 113 E. 4th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-725-3702; 10-6, $2, kids free.
VEGOUT
Social group/dinner for lesbians, gay, bi & transgender vegetarians; Ayurveda Café, 706 Amsterdam Ave. (W. 94th St.), 212-802-8655, res. req.; 1.
Monday 12/11
BEAUTY BARGAIN
Celeb hair stylist Roberto Novo & his staff offer designer haircuts at reduced prices w/all proceeds benefiting the gay men's health crisis (GMHC); Novo Glamour, 388 Bleecker St. (Perry St.), 212-929-1652 or Novo Cuts, 192 8th Ave. (betw. 19th & 20th Sts.), 212-929-1652, res. req.; 11-8, min. contrib. $25.
DRUMMING CIRCLE
Urban shaman Donna Henes leads ceremony at Mama Donna's Tea Garden & Healing Haven, call for location, 718-857-2247, res. req.; 7:30, $15.
THE NEW 42ND STREET GALA
Birthday benefit w/drinks & dinner (6) & performance by Circus Oz (8:30); New 42nd St. Studios, 229 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 646-223-3077; 6, call for price & res.
Tuesday 12/12
BROOKLYN PHILHARMONIC CHORUS AUDITIONS
Rehearsals for those interested in joining the chorus, auditions held Jan. 2001; First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry St., Bklyn., 516-670-8789; call to schedule an audition.
CRAFT STUDENT'S LEAGUE
Open house?tour ceramics, jewelry, woodworking & fine arts studios; YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9724; 5-7:30, free.
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.
72 WAYS TO FLIRT
Learn how to start conversations, master eye contact & make the most out of the mistletoe this year; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 7-9:30, $50.