Best bets for Tuesday
1 SHUTTERBUG Area high school seniors, get your cameras ready. Dallas gallery owner Kenny Goss (right), his partner George Michael and Sony BMG Music are sponsoring a photography competition in which they're looking for the color or black-and-white photo that best represents its "First Love" theme. Submissions will be accepted from today until Feb. 10. First-place winner receives a $1,000 savings bond, Sony computer and digital camera, with awards also going to second and third places. For more information, call Goss Gallery at 214-696-0555 or visit www.gossgallery.com.
2 TURN THE PAGE Get a peek into the mind of Rick Moody (See Page 16), a novelist and short-story writer, best known for The Ice Storm, as he discusses his work in the literary forum, Writers Garret. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St. $34 adults; $28 students. 214-871-3300.
3 SIP UP Rev up those taste buds as pub Trinity Hall hosts its Tuesday Tastings, featuring different drinks along with cheese, crackers and light snacks. This week, Real Ale Brewery's brewmaster gives a chat and brings samples. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. $25. 214-887-3600.
4 'IDOL' TIME President George W. Bush gives his State of the Union address on all major networks at 8 p.m., but we got your American Idol fix on lock, yo! Get your laughs in during a one-hour Idol full of more awful auditions before ol' George gets all serious. 7 p.m. Fox.
5 UP LATE? And if you're still awake after all that, use your remote to surf over to one of these choices: Actors Ricky Gervais and Forest Whitaker (left) appear on The Late Show With David Letterman, 10:35 p.m. on Channel 11, or check out rockers Switchfoot on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, 10:35 p.m. on Channel 5.
