In brief: Expanded use of mansion proposed
The owner of the Roberts Mansion at 1923 W. Pacific Ave. in Browne’s Addition is seeking a conditional use permit to expand uses at the facility.
A public hearing before the city hearing examiner is set for Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. in the lower level of City Hall, according to a City Hall notice.
Owner Mary Moltke wants to use a residential building at 1928 W. Pacific Ave. as a restaurant with commercial kitchen and to expand the special events facility based at the Roberts Mansion.
The proposal calls for converting the existing apartment house at 1928 W. Pacific Ave. into restaurant seating for 32 people with seasonal seating for 50 or more outdoors.
A duplex building at 105 S. Cannon St. would be converted to accommodate larger indoor gatherings such as wedding receptions for up to 120 guests in conjunction with the landscaped grounds of the mansion. A small enclosed garden would also be permitted to seat 20 more people. No offstreet parking would be added, but the application calls for using nearby larger lots for overflow parking for larger events.
– Mike Prager
CHENEY
StageWest will hold auditions
StageWest Community Theatre in Cheney is holding auditions for “The Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman and The Tectonic Theatre Company on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 5 at 2 p.m.
Men and women of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. Auditions will be held at Cheney City Hall Auditorium, 609 Second St. Performances are scheduled for October at Cheney City Hall. For more information call Mark at 235-4575.
– Maggie Capwell
CHIEF GARRY PARK
Children’s theater auditions planned
Auditions for the Spokane Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s “High School Musical” will be held at Spokane Community College, 1810 N Green St., in the Lair Auditorium. Auditions will be on Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. Callbacks will take place on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m.
More than 20 roles are available for high school age boys and girls (13 or older). There is also one adult female role. Wear comfortable clothes for dancing; come prepared with a one-minute song.
The show will run in October at Spokane Community College. For more information call 328-4886 or visit www.spokanechildrens theatre.org.
– Maggie Capwell