Arts Calendar

Thu., March 23, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Auditions

The Jungle Book – Missoula Children’s Theater, Monday, 3:45 p.m. in the Moscow High School Auditorium, 402 E. Fifth, Moscow. Needed: 50 actors grades K-12. Performance date: April 1. Call (208) 883-3267.

Lone Star and Laundry & Bourbon – Lake City Playhouse Reader’s Theatre, April 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Auditioners will read cold. Needed: adults and older teens. Performance date: April 29. Call (208) 667-1323.

Classes and workshops

Hand Drumming Classes – Starting today for eight weeks on Thursdays and Fridays, 6-7 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m., Malidoma, 408 W. Third Ave. West African or Afro-Cuban sessions available. Cost: $80. Call 624-7573.

Random Weave Basket – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Cost: $39. Call (208) 769-3333.

Theater Arts Classes for Children and Teens – Christian Youth Theater, spring session begins Tuesday. Classes available in many categories; tuition is $130. Call 487-6540 or see www.cytspokane.com.

Play with the Playhouse – Presented by the Lake City Playhouse, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting April 3 at the Harding Family Center Gym, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. For ages 6-18. Cost: $5 per hour. Call (208) 667-1323.

Mystery Camp – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Collage in the Style of Eric Carle – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Clay Works – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Fat Cat Watercolor and Draw Workshop – Monart Drawing School, April 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8; 2-4 p.m., ages 8 and older, at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe. Cost: $20. Registration required by Wednesday; call 230-1880.

Wacky Critters Camp – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

A Look at Impressionist Artists through Children’s Literature – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Spring Crafts – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Wilderness Bear Watercolor and Draw Workshop – Monart Drawing School, April 7, 9:30 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8; 2-4:30 p.m., ages 8 and older, at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe. Cost: $20. Registration required by Wednesday; call 230-1880.

Hogwarts Adventure – Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 5-12, April 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $28. Registration required; call 625-6677.

Pencil/Charcoal Portrait Drawing – Spokane Parks and Recreation, starting April 8 on Saturdays for seven weeks, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $69. Registration required; call 625-6200.

Watercolor Basics – Spokane Parks and Recreation, April 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $32. Registration required; call 625-6200.

Call for artists

Rendezvous for Kids – Adult artists needed to facilitate classes, provide lunchtime entertainment and more for the festival July 20-21 at East City Park, Moscow. Application deadline is Tuesday; call (208) 882-1178 or e-mail rendezvous@moscow.com.

Ride the West Horse and Ranch Expo Program Cover Artist – Design must have one of the following themes: equine, wildlife, Western or country. Winner receives a free booth at the expo to display works. Applications available at www.ridethewest.net; deadline is April 1. Call 466-9639 or e-mail susan.rae@att.net.

Inland Crafts Sale and Exhibition – Applications accepted for jury until April 1 for annual sale and exhibition of fine contemporary crafts, Nov. 10-12 at the Spokane Convention Center. Information and applications available at www.inlandcrafts.org. Call 981-9916.

Nengajo: New Year Postcard – Design must include a Year of the Dog theme and be postcard-size. Open to high school age and younger. Deadline: April 8. Call 328-2971.

Entertainers needed

Bloomsday Entertainers – Singers, dancers and more needed to perform along the race route May 7. Applications available at www.bloomsdayrun.org; deadline is Friday. Call 818-1579.

Second Annual Rendezvous in the Park Talent Showcase – Musicians must submit a CD by April 6 for a May 20 performance in Moscow. Mail submissions to Music Showcase, Rendezvous in Moscow, P.O. Box 9067, Moscow, ID 83843. Call (208) 882-1178.

Call for writers

Coeur d’Alene Library Writers Competition – Unpublished fiction, 2,000 words or less, by ages 6 and older. Entry fees: $1 for ages 6-11, $2 for ages 12 and older. Entry forms available at the library, 201 E. Harrison Ave., or at www.cdalibrary.org. Deadline: March 31. Call (208) 769-2315.

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