Arts Calendar
Auditions
Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Variety Show – Musicians, jugglers, acrobats, magicians and performers of all kinds are welcome to audition Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. Performers should prepare for a less-than-five-minute act and bring a headshot and resume. Auditions must be scheduled by calling (208) 765-4000, ext. 21. E-mail jkramer@cdaresort.com for more information.
The Art Coop Classes - Hang ing Witchy Mosaic Plaque: Two-part class is today and Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m. $40. Matchbox Shrines: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. $25. Wool Felting: Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., $30. Microscope Slide Necklace: Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Pendants and Earrings: Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m., $35. Held at a private home studio at 4225 N. ‘G’ St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Malidoma World Drumming Classes – 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, today through 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. Malidoma World Drum and Dance Studio, 408 W. Third Ave. (509) 624-7573, www.malidoma.biz
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, today through Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m. at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Egyptian Belly Dance Classes – Tone and improve body awareness while learning the art of belly dance. Beginning classes are held Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., and continuing classes are held Sundays at 10 a.m. at A Time to Dance Studio, 3815 N. Post St. Cost is $40 per month or $12 per class. (509) 535-7101, aishaazar@raqsazar.com
Soap Making 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. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
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 beginners 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. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Organic Cold-Pressed Soap – Learn to make natural soap with chemical-free additives and take home samples. Oct. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $15. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Halloween Papier Mache Pumpkin – For ages 3-5. Create a pumpkin in any shape you like, then paint and add a funny or scary face. Oct. 23, 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $12. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Face Painting of Spooky Goblins and Ghouls – For ages 7-12. Bring a picture of your spooky (or nonspooky) Halloween face and learn to replicate it. Participants take home paint. Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hamblen Elementary School, 2121 E. Thurston Ave., or Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Finch Elementary School, 3717 N. Milton St. Cost is $19 for either class. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Greencastle Soap Making Classes – Advanced Soap Making: Explore the world of soap and color, learn what works from the kitchen, how to make swirled bars, and how to calculate your own soap recipes as well as discuss goat’s milk soap and pigments versus dyes. Prerequisite: Beginning Soap Making. Oct. 26-27, 7-9 p.m., $55 (includes materials). Beginning Soap Making: Hands-on class teaches the basics of cold process. Participants design their own fragrance and take home more than 2 pounds of soap. Nov. 10-11, 7-9 p.m.; or Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m., and Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $55 for either session (includes equipment and supplies). Classes are held at Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. Classes fill quickly and must be prepaid. (509) 466-7223, www.greencastlesoap.com
Fun With the Brush – Sumi-e (Asian style painting in watercolor) and Japanese calligraphy (writing) classes. Six-week sessions begin Oct. 28. Classes are held Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.; and 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply Too, 14401 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost for either session is $60, or $15 per class for drop-ins. Supply list and registration forms are available at both stores. Call (509) 327-6622 for more information about day classes, and (509) 892-0353 for more information about evening classes.
Halloween Fun – For ages 3-5. Make spiders, bats, pumpkins and ghosts. Oct. 30, 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $12. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Scarecrow Workshop – Annual event for the whole family, features a variety of craft- and Halloween-related activities up and down Garland Avenue, including scarecrows. Children in costume will receive candy. Oct. 30, noon-4 p.m. (509) 325-1500
Native American Drum Making Class – For ages 16 and older. Learn to make a 13-inch Indian horsehide drum, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $75 (includes supplies); decorate drum and make beater, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $45 (includes supplies for basic beater). NEWAARTS Gallery, 260 N. Oak St., Colville. (509) 936-1527, colvillearts@gmail.com
Japan Week Spokane – Seeking submissions for Japan Week Spokane’s 2011 logo, which will be used on publicity materials and the Japan Week website. Image should represent the spirit of Japan, ancient or modern. Submission deadline is Nov. 15. (509) 230-3747, (509) 456-5190, mvsnipes@comcast.net, www.japanweekspokane.com
Dodson’s Jewelers – Open call for paintings, either watercolor or oils, with an Italian theme for an exhibition to run during November. (509) 624-4163
One Act Play Festival – Pend Oreille Players Association is seeking original one-act plays for the 2011 festival. Open to all genres and ages; no previous playwriting experience or past production history is required. Mail three bound copies of each entry (more than one script may be entered) with all pages numbered and no author identification on the scripts or title page; a separate title page with author identification; and an introductory letter which includes name, address, phone number, e-mail address and a short biography to One Act Play Festival, c/o Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, WA 99156. Cost is $5 per script. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. mail@pendoreilleplayers.org, www.pendoreilleplayers.org
Haunted House – Pend Oreille Players is hosting its second annual Haunted House and is seeking actors, builders and decorators. All who are interested are invited to a planning meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m., at the Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. (509) 671-1442
Holy Names Music Center Band – Adult and adult beginner musicians are encouraged to participate in the orchestra, choir and bluegrass band through the New Horizons Program. Orchestra is Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; choir is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; bluegrass is Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Held at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25; scholarships available. (509) 326-9516, Suzanne@hnmc.org