Arts calendar

Auditions

“The Cover of Life” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., at the theater, 1020 N. Howard. Needed: six women, three who appear to be in their early 20s and three who appear to be in their mid-40s; and one man who appears to be in his early 20s. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue and will read cold from the script. Performance dates: March 9-31. Call (509) 325-1413.

“The Nerd” – Lake City Playhouse, Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Callbacks are Wednesday. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script with another actor. Bring a photo of yourself the theater can keep. Call (208) 667-1323.

“Bunnicula!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Feb. 4, 4-7 p.m. and Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission. Callbacks will be Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Needed: two boys to appear between 8 and 10 years old; one woman and one man to appear between 16 and 40; one woman to appear between 30 and 40; and one man to appear between 35 and 45. Auditioners will read cold from the script and should come prepared to move and sing. Improvisational skills are a plus. Call (509) 218-1543.

Classes and workshops

Corbin Art Center Classes – Presented by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Camera Basics 101 – Thursdays for seven weeks starting today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., cost: $54; Crochet with Linda – Thursdays for four weeks starting today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., cost: $35; Pencil/Charcoal Portrait Drawing – Saturdays for seven weeks starting Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., cost: $72; Bead Making with Fabric – Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., cost: $14; Creative Writing Warm-Up – Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., cost: $30; Watercolor Basics – Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., cost: $32; Art History – Mondays starting next week for seven weeks, 10 a.m.-noon, cost: $52; Basic Drawing – Mondays starting next week for seven weeks, 1:30-3:30 p.m., cost: $52; Birthday Cards – Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., cost: $19; Introduction to Matting – Monday, 6-8:30 p.m., cost: $19; Basic Embroidery – Mondays starting next week for six weeks, 6:30-8:30 p.m., cost: $52; Learning Basics in Watercolor – Mondays starting next week for seven weeks, 6:30-9 p.m., cost: $62; Basic Drawing Skills – Tuesdays starting next week for four weeks, 6:30-9 p.m., cost: $45; Exploring Acrylics – Tuesdays starting next week for four weeks, 6:30-9 p.m., cost: $42; Stained Glass: Lead Technique – Tuesdays starting next week for five weeks, 6-9 p.m., cost: $56; Needlepoint: Bargello – Wednesdays starting next week for four weeks, 10 a.m.-noon, cost: $64. All classes are at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. Registration required; call (509) 625-6200.

Mold Your Own Candle Class – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at On Sacred Grounds Coffee, Tea and Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Cost: $7 (includes materials, instruction and choice of drink). Registration required. Call (509) 747-6294.

Lessons and Play Performances – Stage Directions is offering this class for ages 13-18 on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. starting Saturday at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Performance dates: March 22-23. Cost: $150. Registration required. Call (208) 661-4216.

Playwriting Workshop – Presented by Play-Makers, Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana. Call (509) 922-1684.

Lessons and Play Performances – Stage Directions is offering this class for kids 6-12 on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting Monday at the Old Church Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams St., Post Falls. Includes guaranteed role in “Tales from Around the World: A Collection of Multicultural Fairy Tales for Performances.” Performance dates: March 22-23. Cost: $150. Registration required. Call (208) 661-4216.

Grant Writing Workshop – for artists working in all disciplines, presented by Artist Trust, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard. Free admission; no registration necessary. Call (509) 328-0900, x.203.

Call for writers

2007 Playwrights’ Forum Festival – One-act plays (no longer than 60 minutes) are being accepted for the Spokane Civic Theatre’s annual festival in June. Submissions are due Feb. 1; entry fee is $10 per play. Mail scripts to Playwrights Forum Festival, Attn: Full-Length Reading Committee, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 325-1413.

Call for artists

Pottery Place Plus – Applications are being accepted for fine craft artists to fill two member openings. Call (509) 220-5706 or e-mail janmoulder@gmail.com.