Arts calendar

Thu., Aug. 17, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Auditions

“Cow-Tipping and Other Signs of Stress” – Sirius Idaho Theatre, Spokane auditions today, 5-7 p.m. at Interplayers, 174 S. Howard St. Needed: two men, ages 25-45, and two women, ages 35-50 (the role of the cow is not open). Performance dates: Sept. 21-23 and 28-30 at the Kenworthy Performing Art Centre in Moscow. For an appointment call (208) 596-2270 or e-mail ppalmer@moscow.com.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles” – Lake City Playhouse, Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 667-1323.

“Isn’t it Romantic” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Aug. 28-29, 7 p.m. at the theater, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: four women and four men ages 28-65. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and will be expected to read cold from the script. Performance dates: Oct. 20-Nov. 11. Call (509) 325-1413.

Classes and workshops

Playing Jazz Chords and Lines through Changes – guitar class led by Sid Jacobs, Saturday, 2-4 p.m. at Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. Cost: $20/advance or $25/door. Call (509) 747-2200.

Tinman Art Gallery: Mosaic Photo Frame – Saturday, 1-3 p.m., $10; Cut and Strut T-shirt Workshop – Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., $20 (includes T-shirt); Wild Women Pins – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., $10 plus $5 supply fee; Get Ready for Fall, Felt Pumpkins – Next Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $10; Summer Memory Box – Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m., $10, at the gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. Call (509) 325-1500.

Naples Gallery – Plein-air Oil Painting Workshop – Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pottery Workshop – Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the gallery, on Highway 95 between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry at Milepost 495 1/2. Cost is $45 per class; supply lists are available. Call (208) 267-6575.

Malidoma: World Drum and Dance Camp – Aug. 25-27 on Lake Coeur d’Alene, $225 (includes vegetarian/vegan meals and lodging; registration required). Call (509) 624-7573 or visit www.malidoma.biz.

Holy Names Music Center Music Camps: Cello Ensemble Camp – Sept. 9, elementary lessons, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; intermediate lessons, 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; advanced lessons, 3-6 p.m.; adult beginning lessons, 6:30-9 p.m., at the center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Cost: $25 per class. Call (509) 326-9516.

Call for artists

The Art of Recovery – Artists in addiction treatment or recovery are being sought to display or perform at Riverfront Park on Sept. 16 in conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Deadline is Aug. 25. Call (509) 922-8383.

Pottery Place Plus – Applications for all media are being taken for two member openings at the gallery, 203 N. Washington. Call (509) 220-5706 or e-mail janmoulder@gmail.com.

Seeking nominations

Spokane Arts Commission – Nominations are being sought for the 2006 City of Spokane Arts Awards. Categories include: individual artist, arts organization, arts in education, individual benefactor, business benefactor and arts community leadership. Deadline is Sept. 1. Forms are available at the Chase Gallery in the lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Call (509) 625-6050.

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