Arts calendar

Auditions

Actor’s Repertory Theatre – Season auditions Aug. 5, 1-5 p.m. at the Spartan Theatre, Building 5, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Auditioners should prepare two contrasting pieces, one contemporary and one classic, no more than two minutes long, and must supply a photo and resume. Call (509) 838-4013.

“The Magic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Aug. 7-8, 7 p.m. in the Lair Auditorium at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: boys and girls ages 10-14 who can sing, dance and act; also six women and five men. Auditioners should be prepared to dance and have read one of the “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” books by Betty MacDonald. See www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org or call (509) 328-4886.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” – Aug. 8-9, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Needed: children ages 6-18 and men ages 18-40. Call (208) 667-1323.

Classes and workshops

Tinman Art Gallery: – Kids’ Treasure Box – Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, $10; Garden Window Cards – Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., $10; Kids’ Bug Box – Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, $10 (includes live bugs); Photo Action Figure Cards – Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m., $10; at the gallery, 811 W. Garland. Call (509) 325-1500.

Holy Names Music Center Music Camps: Northwest Guitar Camp – Monday-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $199; Summer Conservatory Week – Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $199; New Horizons Orchestra Camp – Aug. 7-11, 6:30-8 p.m., $165; at the center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call (509) 326-9516.

Spokane Parks and Recreation: Children’s Classes – a variety of classes for ages 3 through 11 will be offered Monday-Friday and Aug. 7-11 (call for a schedule) at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Registration required. Call (509) 625-6200.

CREATE Classes: Explore Acrylics – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25; An Excellent Art Adventure – Aug. 7-10, ages 5 to 9 from 9-11 a.m., ages 9 to 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., teens from 2-4 p.m., at CREATE, Fourth and Fea, Newport, Wash. Cost: $32 for the week, plus a $6 supply fee. Call (509) 447-9277.

A Midsummer’s Writer’s Workshop with Gary Gildner – Friday-Sunday at Oden Hall, 143 Sunnyside Road, Sandpoint. Cost: $150. Call (208) 255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com.

Call for artists

Public Art Projects in Idaho – The Idaho Commission on the Arts is offering grants for public art. Applications are available at www.arts.idaho.gov and must be postmarked by Aug. 7. Call (208) 334-2119, ext. 51.

Volunteers needed

Lake City Playhouse – Volunteers are needed through Sunday to sell concessions or usher for “Raggedy Ann & Andy” at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Volunteers receive free admission. Call (208) 667-1323.