Downtown San Jose welcomes the 28th annual Tapestry Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 30 and 31 and Sept. 1, featuring a surplus of arts, crafts, international foods and design vendors. Saratoga artist Kavita Singh will be included in the mix, offering her exclusive, hand-painted silk goods. With a degree in textiles from New Delhi, India, and design experience in Paris, Singh has been designing her own line for the past 28 years, featuring colorful and flowing scarves, ruanas and jackets. The free festival includes four music and dance stages, nearly 400 art booths, a hands-on art area for children and a design and garden show featuring the latest innovations for the home. Visit http://www.tapestryintalent.org for more information or call the festival hotline at 408.494.3590.


Youth Symphony needs musicians

Young, skilled musicians seeking a performance opportunity need look no further. The El Camino Youth Symphony is soliciting several senior-level players for openings in cello, string bass, bassoon, French horn, and bass trombone. The symphony is also accepting audition applications for all ECYS orchestras and ensembles. For more information, contact the symphony office at 650.327.2611, or apply online at http://www.ecys.org.


Free contest for photographers

Snap-happy residents can aim for fame with the International Library of Photography contest taking place August through October. The contest is open to anyone and everyone, with over $60,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Beginning to advanced photographers can apply by sending one photograph in only one category—people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture, or other. The photo must be an unmounted black-and-white print that is 8 by 10 inches or smaller. Include the photographer's name, address and selected category on the back of the photo, and mail it to The International Library of Photography, Suite 101-2617, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md., 21117. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 31, 2003.