Arts calendar

Auditions

“The Laramie Project” – StageWest Community Theatre, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Cheney City Hall Auditorium, 609 Second St. Needed are women and men of all ages. Performances will be in October. Call (509) 235-4509.

“High School Musical” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Sunday, 4 p.m. and Monday, 6 p.m. at the Spokane Community College Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Needed: 20-plus boys and girls to appear high school age, one adult man and one adult woman. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song and wear comfortable clothes for dancing. Performances will be in October. Call (509) 328-4886.

“Into the Woods in Concert” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 1020 N. Howard. Adult parts only. Auditioners must perform a verse and chorus from “Into the Woods” and be prepared to read cold from the script. The performance will be in October. Call (509) 325-1413.

Classes and workshops

Art Workshops for Children – Free workshops for grades K-12 at Colville’s Rendezvous Days in Yep Kanum Park, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes in sunprints, sand painting and recycled art mobiles begin every hour on the hour. Call (509) 684-3002.

Summer Art Smart – Create Place in Newport is presenting a series of hands-on workshops for kids. The session for ages 5-9 is Monday through next Thursday from 9-11 a.m. each day. Ages 9-14 will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. The cost is $32, plus $6 for supplies. Call (509) 447-9277 to register.

Pysanky Egg – With Chrisinda Bowlin, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Create Place in Newport. Cost: $18, including supplies. Call (509) 477-9277 to register.

Drumming classes – Eight-week hand drumming classes in three different styles at Malidoma World Drum and Dance Studio, 408 W. Third. West African Drumming, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. beginning Aug. 9; Middle Eastern Drumming, Fridays, 6-7 p.m. beginning Aug. 10; Afro-Cuban Drumming, Saturdays, noon-1 p.m. beginning Aug. 11. Drums are provided and no experience is necessary. Cost: $80 per workshop. Call (509) 624-7573 to register.

Pen and Ink with Watercolor – For seniors 55 and older, defining shapes with pen and ink and then painting with watercolor, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Cost: $14. Call (509) 533-4756 to register.

Kids’ Self-Portrait Class – Kids in grades 2-5 may create a self-portrait ranging from abstract to realistic, Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-noon at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $12 (includes materials). Registration is required by Tuesday. Call (509) 229-3414.

Call for arts groups

Season Arts Preview – The Spokane Folklore Society is looking for groups who want to share information about upcoming events and season offerings in conjunction with the Spokane Symphony’s free concert in Comstock Park on Labor Day. No merchandise may be sold. Booths are $40, plus $12.50 for an additional table. The deadline is Wednesday. Call (509) 443-2710.

Call for artists

Glass on Grass – Glass artists are needed for the annual event Aug. 18 and 19 at Gonzaga University. Call (509) 389-2930.

Spokane Watercolor Society – Artists are needed for the society’s 12th annual regional juried water media exhibition at the downtown Spokane Public Library, Sept. 29-Oct. 26. Call (509) 464-1434 for a prospectus.

Colville Arts Foundation – Artists and crafters are needed to provide work for display at Colville City Hall and the Colville Chamber of Commerce. Artists must install their own exhibit and no commissions are taken. Call (509) 684-3002.

Spokane Park ‘n Swap – Artists and crafters are needed for the flea and farmer’s market at the old Newport Cinemas at Highway 2 and Hawthorne Road. Continues every weekend though the fall. The space fee is $27 for one time. Discounts are available for returning artists. Call (509) 768-0440 or visit www.spokaneparknswap.com.