Arts calendar

Auditions

“Singing in the Rain” – July 24 and 25, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: men and women ages 16 and older and two boys ages 10-14. Auditioners should prepare a verse and chorus of a song not from “Singing in the Rain” and be prepared to move. Performance dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 29. Call (509) 325-2507.

Classes and workshops

Tinman Art Gallery: – What Am I Looking At? Starting to Understand Contemporary Art – today, 6-9 p.m., $15; Artist’s Demonstration – marble making, by Ken Frybarger, Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., free; Wee Baskets – Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $20 plus $8 for supplies; Mosaic Saucer – Monday, 6-9 p.m., $35 plus $5 for saucer; Art in a Box – Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., $10; Artisan Flip Flops – Next Thursday, 6-8 p.m., $20; Kids’ Birdhouse and Feeder – July 22, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, at the gallery, 811 W. Garland. Call (509) 325-1500.

Naples Gallery Classes: Drawing Class – Friday, 1-4 p.m., $30; Outdoor Pastel Painting – Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $45; Oil Painting – July 22, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, at the Naples Gallery north of Sandpoint on Highway 95 at milepost 495 1/2. Call (208) 267-6575.

Holy Names Music Center Music Camps: Cosmic Soup Jazz Camp – Monday through July 21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $165; Northwest Guitar Camp – July 31-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $199, at the center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call (509) 326-9516.

Spokane Parks and Recreation: Children’s Classes – a variety of classes for ages 3-11 will be offered Monday-Friday and July 24-28 (call for a schedule) at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Registration required. Call (509) 625-6200.

CREATE Classes: Cloth Bowls – Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, $15; Collage and Acrylics – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25; Little Purse – Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., $15 (includes materials); Watercolor – July 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $30; Wine Basket for Two – July 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $40; Hat Art – July 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $15; Batik Fabrics – July 26, 1-5 p.m., $35, at CREATE, Fourth and Fea, Newport, Wash. Call (509) 447-9277.

Glass Bead-Making Workshop – through Spokane Art School, Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at William Hagy’s art studio. Cost: $150. Maps available upon registration. Call (509) 328-0900.

Jazz Guitar Workshop – July 22, presented by CenterStage and the Jazz Guitar Society of Spokane. Beginning jazz guitar workshop, noon-3 p.m.; practical application jam session, 3-4 p.m.; social hour, 4-5 p.m.; performances by Jazz Guitar Society and Indigo, until midnight, all at Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. Free admission. Call (509) 747-2200.

A Midsummer’s Writer’s Workshop with Gary Gildner – July 28-30 at Oden Hall, 143 Sunnyside Road, Sandpoint. Cost: $150. Call (208) 255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com.

Call for artists

Spokane International Airport Public Art – Artwork that reflects Eastern Washington and North Idaho by regional artists will be considered. Application deadline is July 21 at 5 p.m. Call (509) 625-6050 or e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.org.

Pottery Place Plus – Two member openings for fine craft artists are available. Call (509) 220-5706.

Call for performers

Fall Folk Festival – Performers are needed for the Spokane Folklore Society’s 11th annual festival, Nov. 4 and 5 at Spokane Community College. Applications are available at www.spokanefolklore.org and must be postmarked by Saturday. Call (509) 747-2640.

Volunteers needed

Lake City Playhouse – Volunteers are needed to sell concessions or usher Friday or Saturday for “Night of Stars,” or July 20-30 for “Raggedy Ann & Andy,” at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Volunteers receive free admission. Call (208) 667-1323.