Arts calendar
Auditions
“Hole in the Sky” – Ignite Community Theatre, Booklight Reader’s Theatre, today, 7 p.m. at Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Auditioners must be ages 18-65 and should be prepared to read cold from the script. Show dates: Sept. 1, 13-14. Call (509) 993-6540, visit www.ignitetheatre.org or e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org.
“Alice: The Musical” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, for ages 7 and older, Monday-Tuesday, 6 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Bring sheet music to perform one verse and one chorus of a song from any show; wear comfortable attire for movement auditions. Rehearsals most Monday-Thursday evenings, occasional Sunday afternoons; show dates on weekends, Oct. 11-26. Call (509) 328-4886 or visit www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org.
Spokane Symphony Chorale – Aug. 17 and Sept. 8. Auditioners will perform a solo of their choice, vocalizations to determine range, an exercise in sight reading, and a prepared part of a short passage from a selection designated by the audition team (scores can be downloaded from www.spokane symphonychorale.com/auditions.html). An accompanist will be provided. Call (509) 465-9323 or e-mail secretary@ spokanesymphonychorale.com.
“A Few Good Men” – Sept. 1-2, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Show dates: Oct. 31-Nov. 15. Call (208) 667-1323 or e-mail lcplayhouse@gmail.com.
Classes and workshops
Video Production and Graphic Design Classes – Photoshop 1 – eight-hour class, learn how to manipulate images and design graphic layouts; Saturday and Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $100. Intro to Video Production – 12-hour class, learn how to use digital cameras and a nonlinear editing system; Wednesday, 5-9 p.m., and Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $75. Final Cut Pro 1 – eight-hour class, digitizing, organization and layers (experience in nonlinear editing required); Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $100. Classes at Community-Minded Television, 25 W. Main Ave. Call (509) 444-3381 or e-mail cmtv@community-minded.org.
Arts Alliance – Summer camps and workshops for kids and adults. Seeing is Believing – ages 10-13, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $150; Knights, Ladies and Wizards of Camelot Theatre Camp – ages 8-13, Aug. 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $150. The Arts Alliance is located at 518 Oak St. in Sandpoint. Visit www.artsalliance.info or call (208) 265-4303.
Christian Youth Theater – “Disney Princesses, Heroes, and Villains” – for ages 8-12, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, cost: $80. “Newsies” – Overnight musical theater teen camp for ages 8-12, Aug. 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cost: $150. “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss” – for ages 5-7, Aug. 25-27, 9 a.m.-noon, cost: $55. Fall Classes – registration is open for fall classes, for ages 6-18; 10-week classes meet once a week. Classes are at Christian Youth Theater, 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.com.
Pastel Classes at the Dahmen Barn – Three-session class, meets Wednesdays, Aug. 13-27, 9-11:30 a.m.; open to students of all levels. Covers the importance of design and balance and working with colors. Students should bring their own supplies. Cost: $75; register by Monday. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, on Highway 195 in Uniontown, Wash. Visit www.artisanbarn.org/ or call (509) 229-3414 to register and for more information.
Summer Youth Art Classes at the Dahmen Barn – Scratchboard and Fimo Clay, Aug. 14, 1-4:30 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, on Highway 195 in Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $20. Registration deadline is today. All materials and tools are provided. Limited class sizes. Visit www.artisanbarn.org/calendar or call (509) 229-3414.
Audition/Acting Intensive Classes – Three-day workshop for adults, Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m., Aug. 23-24, 2-5 p.m.; covers acting protocol, how to present yourself, crafting a professional resume, the business behind the art, and how to keep nerves from getting the best of you. Cost: $175. Two-day class for youth ages 12-16, Aug. 23 and 25, 10-11:30 a.m., cost: $80. At Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Call (818) 481-2244 or e-mail kkalensky@aol.com to register and for more information.
The Old Hotel Art Gallery – Classes for children ages 6-18 in pottery, origami, crochet, drawing, bead work, robots, birdhouse decorating, scrapbooking and other crafts, through Aug. 22 at The Old Hotel Art Gallery, 33 E. Larch St., Othello, Wash. For applications and scholarship forms visit www.oldhotelartgallery.com; for more information call Sally Laufer at (509) 488-5936 or e-mail theoldhotel@hotmail.com.
Call for artists
Garland Street Fair Planning Committee – Accepting applications from local artists and nonprofits to participate in the sixth annual Garland Street Fair on Aug. 16. Call Tracy Mielke at (509) 324-2323.
Fall Visual Arts Tour – Accepting applications from local galleries to participate in Spokane’s Fall Visual Arts Tour on Oct. 3-4. Open studios, alternative spaces and business participation welcome. Download registration forms from www.spokanearts.org/hottopics.aspx and mail or deliver by Aug. 29 to Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., along with a check for $35. Call (509) 625-6050, e-mail kmobley@spokanecity.org or visit www.spokanearts.org.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking visual and performing artists and musicians who are looking for studio space and/or are interested in teaching classes at the Uniontown, Wash., facility. “Open Studio” is held the fourth Saturday of the month, 1-4 p.m., for ages 16 and older; free, artists bring their own supplies and work individually. Call (509) 229-3655, e-mail info@artisanbarn.org or visit www.artisanbarn.org.
Art Works Gallery – The cooperative gallery in Sandpoint is seeking new artist members. Call (208) 263-2642.
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.
Pottery Place Plus – Artisans’ retail cooperative seeking applications for guest artists and new members. Call Jan at (509) 220-5706 or Nan at (509) 710-0362.
Call for volunteers
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture – Seeking volunteers to assist as museum tour guides; requirements include an enjoyment of children, flexibility, and a commitment of nine to 12 hours per month during the academic year. Full training and staff support provided. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Contact David Brum at (509) 363-5324 or davidb@northwestmuseum.org.
Call for nominations
City of Spokane Arts Awards – Sponsored by the Spokane Arts Commission, in six categories: Individual Artist, Arts Organization, Arts in Education, Individual Benefactor, Business Benefactor and Arts Community Leadership. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 29. Nomination forms are available at the Chase Gallery, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., or at www.spokanearts.org/awards.aspx.
Call for directors
Booklight Reader’s Theatre – Ignite Community Theatre is accepting applications for directors for the fourth season of the reader’s theater series. Send applications and resumes to P.O. Box 6675, Spokane, WA 99217 or e-mail to Rebecca@ignitetheatre.org. Visit www.ignitetheatre.org or e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org for more information.
Call for musicians
Spirit Lake Centennial Festival – Seeking vendors, musicians, and performers for event Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Fiddle contest, Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m., open to all. Call (208) 263-3129 or e-mail geobruner@aol.com.
Call for writers
Crime/Mystery Stories – Dark City Books is seeking crime and mystery stories set in Spokane for a 2009 publication. Stories should be 1,000 to 10,000 words. Submissions can be mailed to Dark City Books, 1314 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 2-120, Spokane, WA 99202, or e-mailed to darkcitybooks@darkcitybooks.com.
Call for volunteers
Colville Valley Performing Arts Association – Volunteers are needed to book acts, schedule artists and negotiate fees. Call Karen at (509) 684-5687.