Arts calendar

Auditions

“Singing in the Rain” – Monday and Tuesday, 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.

Actor’s Repertory Theatre – season auditions Aug. 5, 1-5 p.m. at the Spartan Theatre, Building 5, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Auditioners should prepare two contrasting pieces, on contemporary and one classic, no more than two minutes long, and must supply a photo and resume. Call (509) 838-4013.

“The Magic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Aug. 7-8, 7 p.m. in the Lair Auditorium at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: boys and girls ages 10-14 who can sing, dance and act; also six women and five men. Auditioners should be prepared to dance and have read one of the “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” books by Betty MacDonald. See www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org or call (509) 328-4886.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” – Aug. 8-9, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Needed: children ages 6-18 and men ages 18-40. Call (208) 667-1323.

Classes and workshops

Tinman Art Gallery: – Artisan Flip Flops – Today, 6-8 p.m., $20; Kids’ Birdhouse and Feeder – Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, $10; Papermaking Made Easy – Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., $10; Whimsical Watering Cans – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., $15; at the gallery, 811 W. Garland. Call (509) 325-1500.

Naples Gallery Classes: Oil Painting – Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, at the Naples Gallery north of Sandpoint on Highway 95 at milepost 4951/2. Call (208) 267-6575.

Holy Names Music Center Music Camps: Northwest Guitar Camp – July 31-Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $199; Summer Conservatory Week – Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $199; New Horizons Orchestra Camp – Aug. 7-11, 6:30-8 p.m., $165; 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 through 11 will be offered Monday-Friday and July 31-Aug. 4 (call for a schedule) at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Registration required. Call (509) 625-6200.

CREATE Classes: Watercolor – Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $30; Wine Basket for Two – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $40; Hat Art – Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $15; Batik Fabrics – Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $35; Explore Acrylics – July 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25; at CREATE, Fourth and Fea, Newport, Wash. Call (509) 447-9277.

Jazz Guitar Workshop – Saturday, 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 Friday at 5 p.m. Call (509) 625-6050 or e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.org.

Public Art Projects in Idaho – The Idaho Commission on the Arts is offering grants for public art. Applications are available at www.arts.idaho.gov and must be postmarked by Aug. 7. Call (208) 334-2119, ext. 51.

Volunteers needed

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