Arts Calendar
“The Little Mermaid” – Theater Arts for Children, Sunday-Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Partners building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 995-6718, media@ theaterartsforchildren.org, www. theaterartsforchildren.org
“The Nutcracker” – Ballet Memphis is holding auditions Oct. 15, 4:45-7:30 p.m., at Ballet Arts Academy, 109 W. Pacific Ave. Cost is $12, cash. Auditions for pointe roles are 4:45-5:45 p.m.; non-pointe roles are 5:45-7 p.m.; and a separate boys audition is 7-7:30 p.m. A warm-up is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Auditions are open to dancers ages 9 and older with at least three years of experience. Dancers should be under 5 feet 9 inches tall and should arrive 45 minutes early to complete paperwork. (509) 838-5705
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Classes and workshops
The Art Coop Classes - Microscope Slide Necklace: Today, 6-8 p.m., or Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Pendants and Earrings: Sunday, 1-3 p.m., or Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. $35. Hanging Witchy Mosaic Plaque: Two-part class is Oct. 14 and 21, 6-9 p.m. $40. Matchbox Shrines: Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. $25. Wool Felting: Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., $30. Held at a private home studio at 4225 N. ‘G’ St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Watercolor for Beginners and More – For ages 18 and older. Practice brush strokes and sound painting techniques. All levels welcome. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $29. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Micro-Fiction Writing Workshop – For ages 14 and older. Learn to write complete “short-short” or “flash” fiction in just 100 words. Saturday and Oct. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $26. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
World Drumming Classes – Ten-week class will be held Thursdays beginning today, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $15/day. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516
Fall Art Classes for Seniors – Ceramics: Enjoy painting greenware. Paint and firing fee: $7. Held Tuesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3 p.m., at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Cost is $36. Oil Painting: Experienced artist or beginner, complete at least one painting. Held Mondays, Oct. 18-Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m., at Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Cost is $33. Adding Watercolor Pencils to Watercolors: The basic technique is simple and enables you to mix colors, blend areas and lift off color, just like “normal” watercolor. Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost is $15. Impressionists – Boys and Men: Paint male facial structure, flesh colors and detailed features to create an accurate likeness. Held Nov. 13 and 20, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Valley Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $23. Register online at www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd. Call (509) 279-6017 or e-mail kmurray@iel.spokane.edu.
Malidoma World Drumming Classes – Afro-Cuban Drumming: Study the rhythms for the conga drums from Africa to Cuba. Tuesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 30, 6 p.m. West African Drumming: Explore this powerful style and play traditional rhythms on an African djembe drum. The history of each rhythm is covered as well. Thursdays, Oct. 14-Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Middle Eastern Drumming: Experience the beautiful drums of the Middle East and learn to play ancient rhythms. Fridays, Oct. 15-Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Cost for each eight-week session is $90. No experience necessary, drums are provided. Held at Malidoma World Drum and Dance Studio, 408 W. Third Ave. Register online at www.malidoma.biz or by calling (509) 624-7573.
Drums Alive! Aerobics – For ages 16 and older. This unique high-energy dance experience combines the pulsating rhthyms of drums with the powerful movements of step aerobics to burn fat. Cost is $35. Six-week class is held Thursdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m., at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.
Soapmaking with Aromatherapy – Learn how to customize your own soap and bath crystals using herbs, grains and exotic oils. Make and take home 10 bars and three bags of bath crystals. Cost is $39, includes a $25 supply fee. Held Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.
Dance – Tiny Tot Combo 1 – For ages 3-5. Introduce your child to jazz, ballet and tap dance with creative and fun movements in this beginner class. Four-week class is held Saturdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 6, 10-10:45 a.m., at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $47. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.