Arts Calendar
Auditions
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Auditions for “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Cinderella,” “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” and “Hairspray,” Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Looking for strong dancers, actors, and singers ages 16 and older. Auditioners should bring a 16 bar-cut song and other song selections and be prepared to dance. Send a headshot and resume to 11199 N. Point Hayden, Hayden Lake, ID 83835; additional YouTube and DVD submissions accepted, send to laura@llltalent.com. (208) 661-6010
Classes and workshops
Holy Names Music Center Classes – 10-week Alexander Technique Classes begin today at 6 p.m. or Saturday at 1 p.m., $175. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516
World Drumming – Open to all levels; beginners will get a primer of proper technique and both beginners and advanced musicians will learn tradition-specific rhythms and pieces. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Cost is $10. (509) 326-9516, Suzanne@hnmc.org
NEWAArts Classes – Beginning Drawing: Covers basic techniques with emphasis on contour drawing. Students provide their own materials. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., cost is $25. Creative Drawing Studio: Held once a month; next class is Saturday. Cost is $25; students provide their own materials. Space is limited so reservations are requested. Batik and Silk Painting: Learn the art of painting on silk and explore the Indonesian art of resist and dyes. Four-week class begins in February, Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $55, includes materials. Painting Classes: Four-week class will begin in February. Call for more information. Oil Painting Classes: Four-week class will begin in February. Call for more information. Classes are held at NEWAArts Arts Supply Store, 260 N. Oak St., Colville. Materials can be purchased at the store. (509) 936-1527, colvillearts@gmail.com
Avenue West Gallery Classes – Needlework Clinic: Classes begin Jan. 28 and will be held the last Thursday of each month at the gallery, 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999
Improv Workshop – Adult – For ages 18 and older. Teaches how to create and think on your feet while playing theater games to build confidence. Feb. 1 and 8, 5:30-7 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $27. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Ballroom Dance – Beginning Adults – For ages 18 and older. Learn how to lead or follow such dances as the foxtrot, waltz, tango, rumba and cha-cha. Mondays, Feb. 1-22, 6-6:40 p.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $49. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Ballet for Kids – For ages 3-5. Teaches beginning ballet steps and movements in traditional French terms. Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24, 11:30 a.m.-noon at A Time to Dance, 3815 N. Post St. Cost is $40. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
The Art Coop Quilted Valentine Pins Workshop – Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m., 4225 N. ‘G’ St. (private home studio). Cost is $25, all materials are provided. Reservations required. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Wedding and Party Dance – For ages 16 and over. Learn traditional and contemporary dances. Fridays, Feb. 5-26, 8-8:40 p.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $49. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
“Getting Started: Basic Drawing Techniques” – Taught by Colfax artist Carrie Vielle. Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 6-8 p.m. at The Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse, Wash. Cost is $60. (509) 878-8425, (509) 878-1800, carrie.vielle.art@gmail.com
Meetings
The Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring 5 to 10 pages to read aloud and 6 to 8 copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon at Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 590-7316
Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. (509) 924-4571, (509) 465-0369
Call for artists
“The Beautiful Human Body” – Angel Gallery in Coeur d’Alene is hosting a juried art contest open to all artists and accepting all medias and sizes. Artists may enter up to two pieces with a $10 entry fee for each. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. (208) 665-7232
Pottery Place Plus – Looking for new members, particularly woodworkers but will consider any fine craft media. For more information, e-mail membership@potteryplaceplus.com.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking performing artists of any genre to fill out the 2010 event calendar. (509) 229-3655, info@artisanbarn.org
Art Works Gallery – Seeking one or two artists to become members of the Sandpoint artists cooperative. (208) 263-2642, www.sandpointartworks.com
Northeast Washington Arts Council – Accepting original work from artists for the gallery and studio space at 260 Oak St., Colville. Cost is minimal, environment is professional. (509) 936-1527, colvillearts@gmail.com
Call for musicians
2010 Moscow Farmers Market – Moscow Arts Commission is booking music for the 2010 Farmers Market. Seeking musicians to perform Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 1-Oct. 30. Applications are due Jan. 29. (208) 883-7036, kgarrity@ci.moscow.id.us
Call for writers
Children’s Poetry Contest – Spokane County students from grades 1-12 are invited to submit up to three poems no longer than 21 lines each. Finalists will be read onstage by Spokane-area actors during the Get Lit! literary festival in April 2010. Winning author will receive a free class at the Spokane Civic Theatre Academy. Poems may be on any subject appropriate for a family audience and should be the original work of the author. Entry deadline is Jan. 31. Poems may be e-mailed to debutpromotions@cs.com along with author’s name, grade, school, parent/guardian name, phone number and e-mail address. (509) 953-9928