Unable to open iPhoto-- created with unreleased version?

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The other day I had to do a hard reset on my laptop after it froze while trying to come out of sleep mode (black screen, frozen mouse pointer).
After I restarted & launched iPhoto (5.0.4) I get this message: "This photo library was created with an unreleased version of iPhoto. Please quit and upgrade this library by opening it in iPhoto 2 or iPhoto 4." Quit is my only option.
I tried installing iPhoto 4 but it wouldn't let me.
Simultaneously, my iTunes 8 library became damaged and I had to re-import all of my music... I've lost all of my playlists, iPhone Apps & all but one TV Show, but Movies & Podcasts are still there.
I booted my laptop from the system disk & repaired my harddrive, then repaired permissions as well. Problem persists.
Someone on a forum had suggested using iPhoto Library Manager, but when I launched it I get the message: "The album data file for this library is malformed. Conversion of data failed. The file is not UTF-8, or in the encoding specified in XML header if XML."
On a side note, I noticed that the AlbumData.xml file had changed to a Final Cut Pro icon. (I've since changed it to Open With iPhoto)
It seems like my photos are still on my harddrive... is there a way to open iPhoto without referencing my old library, then re-import my photos? Also, worried that this little crash will mess up syncing with my iPhone...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Jordan,
Your iPhoto database was damaged in the crash. Since iPhoto Library Manager can't fix it, you need to create a new library and start from scratch. This [Apple article|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2042?viewlocale=en_US] has instructions for performing a manual rebuild. You might also read [these instructions by lori_diloreto|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1853164] which pertain specifically to an iPhoto 5 library. The results will differ, but her post gives a clear explanation of what to expect if you use that method.
On the other hand, if you have a recent backup copy of the iPhoto Library folder from before the crash, you can replace your damaged iPhoto Library folder with the backup to get back to that previous state. Rename and move the broken one first so you don't overwrite it or delete it until you are ready.
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