Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Harvey” – Ignite Community Theatre, Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Cajun Room of the Rendezvous Event Facility, 1003 E. Trent. Needed: Six women and six men to play roles 18 and older. Auditioners should be familiar with the story. Performance dates: Nov. 10-18. Call (509) 993-6540.

“The Nutcracker” – Alberta Ballet/Spokane Symphony, for boys and girls ages 10 and older, Oct. 8 at A Time to Dance Studio, 3815 N. Post. Children height 4-feet 4-inches to 5-feet 4-inches tall, minimum four years dance training, at 12:30 p.m.; 4-feet 6-inches to 5-feet 4-inches tall, minimum three years dance training, 2:30 p.m. Audition fee: $12. Performance dates: Dec. 8-10. Call (509) 747-2744.

“Babes in Toyland” – Lake City Playhouse, Oct. 16 and 17, 6:30 p.m., at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Callbacks will be Oct. 18. Call (208) 667-1323.

Classes and workshops

Naples Gallery: Oil Painting – Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pastels – Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Naples Gallery, north of Sandpoint on Highway 95 at Mile 495 1/2. Each class costs $45, which does not include supplies. Call (208) 267-6575.

Arts Alliance Classes – Classes for children and adults start Monday at Sandpoint Charter School near the corner of Highway 2 and Division, Sandpoint. For schedule and prices call (208) 255-5273 or see www.artsalliance.info.

Adult Improvisation Classes – Introductory five-week course will meet Wednesdays starting Oct. 4 for five weeks from 7-9 p.m. at the Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Cost: $90 for all five classes, or $20 per week. Call (509) 747-7045.

Kids Improvisation Classes – Storytelling, environment creation, character development and spontaneity, Saturdays, 10-10:50 a.m. for ages 7-11, or 11-11:50 a.m. for ages 12-17, Oct. 7 through Nov. 4 at the Blue Door Theater, 815 W. Garland Ave. Cost: $60. Call (509) 747-7045.

Stained Glass: Etched, Bevel and Reinforcement – Spokane Parks and Recreation, Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. for five weeks starting Oct. 11 at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost: $56. Registration required; call (509) 625-6200.

Call for artists

Spokane Carvers Association and Inland Empire Carvers – Seeking artists for the juried “Artistry in Wood” show Oct. 7 and 8 at Spokane Community College. Registration is Wednesday at noon. Call (509) 924-5758 or (509) 244-3467.

Spokane Arts Commission – Seeking artists for a juried exhibition at the Chase Gallery in Spokane City Hall. Slides or digital images of work due by Oct. 13. Call (509) 625-6079 or e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.org.

Seeking nominations

Moscow Arts Commission – Nominations are being accepted for the 2006 Mayor’s Arts Awards. Categories are Individual Excellence in Arts, Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education, Outstanding Contributions as a Patron of the Arts and Outstanding Contributions as a Business Benefactor to the Arts. Nomination deadline is Friday; forms available at Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St., or by contacting the commission at P.O. Box 9203, Moscow, ID 83843. Call (208) 883-7036.