Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Oklahoma!” – adults, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.; children, Monday, 6 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Adult auditioners will be expected to perform a verse and chorus from a musical in addition to cold readings from the script; children need only be prepared to sing and dance. An accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals begin Aug. 11; show dates are Sept. 26-Oct. 26. Call (509) 325-1413 or visit www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com.

“Hole in the Sky” – Ignite Community Theatre, Booklight Reader’s Theatre, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Auditioners must be ages 18-65 and should be prepared to read cold from the script. Show dates: Sept. 1, 13-14. Call (509) 993-6540, visit www.ignitetheatre.org or e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org.

“Alice: The Musical” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, for ages 7 and older, Aug. 11-12, 6 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Bring sheet music to perform one verse and one chorus of a song from any show; wear comfortable attire for movement auditions. Rehearsals most Monday-Thursday evenings, occasional Sunday afternoons; show dates on weekends, Oct. 11-26. Call (509) 328-4886 or visit www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org.

Spokane Symphony Chorale – Aug. 17 and Sept. 8. Auditioners will perform a solo of their choice, vocalizations to determine range, an exercise in sight reading, and a prepared part of a short passage from a selection designated by the audition team (scores can be downloaded from www.spokanesymphonychorale.

com/auditions.html). An accompanist will be provided. Call (509) 465-9323 or e-mail secretary@

spokanesymphonychorale.com.

“A Few Good Men” – Sept. 1-2, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Show dates: Oct. 31-Nov. 15. Call (208) 667-1323 or e-mail lcplayhouse@gmail.com.

“Peter Pan” – Christian Youth Theater, Sept. 12, for students ages 8-18, at 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley. Performance dates: Nov. 7-16. Call (509) 487-6540, e-mail laura@cytspokane.com or visit www.cytspokane.com.

Box-n-Hat Musical Performance Troupe – For ages 11-18, Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Auditioners will perform a verse and chorus from a Broadway musical song of their choice and should bring their own music; accompanist provided. Limited to 18 participants. Cost: $225 (includes T-shirt). Call (509) 325-1413 or visit www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com.

Classes and workshops

Arts Alliance – Summer camps and workshops for kids and adults. Seeing is Believing – ages 10-13, Aug. 11-15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $150; Knights, Ladies and Wizards of Camelot Theatre Camp – ages 8-13, Aug. 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $150. Saturday Workshops (ages 17 and up): Raku Pottery Workshop – Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $65; Watercolor Workshop – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $75. The Arts Alliance is located at 518 Oak St. in Sandpoint. Visit www.artsalliance.info or call (208) 265-4303.

Christian Youth Theater – “Newsies” – Overnight musical theater teen camp, for ages 13-18, Monday-Friday, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave., cost: $325; for ages 8-12, Aug. 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cost: $150. “Disney Princesses, Heroes, and Villains” – for ages 8-12, Aug. 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon, cost: $80; “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss” – for ages 5-7, Aug. 25-27, 9 a.m.-noon, cost: $55. Fall Classes – registration is open for fall classes, for ages 6-18; 10-week classes meet once a week at Christian Youth Theater, 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley, unless otherwise indicated. Call (509) 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.com.

Video Production and Graphic Design Classes – Final Cut Pro 1 – eight-hour class, digitizing, organization and layers (experience in nonlinear editing required); Aug. 7 and Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $100. Intro to Video Production – 12-hour class, using digital cameras and a nonlinear editing system for your first video project; Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. and Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $75. Photoshop 1 – eight-hour class, learn how to manipulate images and design graphic layouts; Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $100. Classes at Community-Minded Television, 25 W. Main Ave. Call (509) 444-3381 or e-mail cmtv@community-minded.org.

Paper Flower-Making Classes – Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Farmer’s Market, 20 W. Second Ave.; Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Liberty Lake Farmer’s Market. Supplies provided; donations accepted to benefit Spokane’s community-owned Main Market. Free. Visit www.handmadepaperflowers.com, e-mail info@handmadepaperflowers.com or call (509) 838-7037 to register and for more information.

Summer Youth Art Classes at the Dahmen Barn – Aug. 7, Screen Printing and Still Life Drawing; Aug. 9, Decorating Felt Bags; Aug. 14, Scratchboard and Fimo Clay. Classes are 1-4:30 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, on Highway 195 in Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $20 per session ($22 for Decorating Felt Bags). Registration deadline is one week before each class. All materials and tools are provided. Limited class sizes. Visit www.artisanbarn.org/calendar or call (509) 229-3414.

Pastel Classes at the Dahmen Barn – Three-session class, meets Wednesdays, Aug. 13-27, 9-11:30 a.m.; open to students of all levels. Covers the importance of design and balance and working with colors. Students should bring their own supplies. Cost: $75; register by Aug. 11. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, on Highway 195 in Uniontown, Wash. Visit www.artisanbarn.org/ or call (509) 229-3414 to register and for more information.

Audition/Acting Intensive Classes – Three-day workshop for adults, Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m., Aug. 23-24, 2-5 p.m.; covers acting protocol, how to present yourself, crafting a professional resume, the business behind the art, and how to keep nerves from getting the best of you. Cost: $175. Two-day class for youth ages 12-16, Aug. 23 and 25, 10-11:30 a.m., cost: $80. At Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Call (818) 481-2244 or e-mail kkalensky@aol.com to register and for more information.

The Old Hotel Art Gallery – Classes for children ages 6-18 in pottery, origami, crochet, drawing, bead work, robots, birdhouse decorating, scrapbooking and other crafts, through Aug. 22 at The Old Hotel Art Gallery, 33 E. Larch St., Othello, Wash. For applications and scholarship forms visit www.oldhotelartgallery.com; for more information call Sally Laufer at (509) 488-5936 or e-mail theoldhotel@hotmail.com.

Meetings

Arts Alliance Annual Meeting – Welcoming input on future classes and events, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Sandpoint; call (208) 265-4303 for directions or e-mail artsalliance@sandpoint.net.

Call for photographers

Spokane Highland Games Association – Sponsoring a photo contest at the 50th Annual Highland Games, Saturday at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Prizes awarded in three categories: landscape, events and happenings, and individual subjects. Call (509) 922-3661 or visit http://spokanehighlandgames.org/

events/photosofscotland.htm for complete rules and information.

Call for artists

Garland Street Fair Planning Committee – Accepting applications from local artists and nonprofits to participate in the sixth annual Garland Street Fair on Aug. 16. Call Tracy Mielke at (509) 324-2323.

Fall Visual Arts Tour – Accepting applications from local galleries to participate in Spokane’s Fall Visual Arts Tour on Oct. 3-4. Open studios, alternative spaces and business participation welcome. Download registration forms from www.spokanearts.org/hottopics.aspx and mail or deliver by Aug. 29 to Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., along with a check for $35. Call (509) 625-6050, e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.org or visit www.spokanearts.org.

Community-Minded Television – Seeking submissions of visual art and original music for broadcast on Comcast community cable channel 14. All contributors will be credited. Deliver digital files on CDs or DVDs to Community-Minded Enterprises, 25 W. Main Ave.; no e-mailed materials accepted. Contact Jill Johnson at (509) 444-3381 or jillj@community-minded.org.

Call for volunteers

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture – Seeking volunteers to assist as museum tour guides; requirements include an enjoyment of children, flexibility, and a commitment of nine to 12 hours per month during the academic year. Full training and staff support provided. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Contact David Brum at (509) 363-5324 or davidb@northwestmuseum.org.

Call for nominations

City of Spokane Arts Awards – Sponsored by the Spokane Arts Commission, in six categories: Individual Artist, Arts Organization, Arts in Education, Individual Benefactor, Business Benefactor and Arts Community Leadership. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 29. Nomination forms are available at the Chase Gallery, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., or at www.spokanearts.org/awards.aspx.

Call for directors

Booklight Reader’s Theatre – Ignite Community Theatre is accepting applications for directors for the fourth season of the reader’s theater series. Send applications and resumes to P.O. Box 6675, Spokane, WA 99217 or e-mail to Rebecca@ignitetheatre.org. Visit www.ignitetheatre.org or e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org for more information.

Call for musicians

Spirit Lake Centennial Festival – Seeking vendors, musicians, and performers for event Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Fiddle contest, Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m., open to all. Call (208) 263-3129 or e-mail geobruner@aol.com.