Arts Calendar

Auditions

Fallapalooza – Pend Oreille Players Association is holding auditions for the Fourth Annual Fallapalooza. Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington Ave., Newport. Singers, dancers, actors, and storytellers of all ages are encouraged to audition. Acts should not exceed four minutes, be suitable for all ages, and be age-appropriate for the performers. A piano accompanist will be provided for vocalists. Taped or CD accompaniment accepted. All performers will be asked to attend a full rehearsal on Oct. 24; performance will be Oct. 25, 7 p.m., at the Hospitality House. Call (208) 448-1087 or (509) 447-0706 for more information.

Kiwanis Oktoberfest – Performers needed to provide German-themed entertainment at Kiwanis Oktoberfest, Saturday at Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 869-3018 to schedule an audition.

“Christmas Everyday” – Theater Arts for Children is holding auditions, Sunday-Monday, 6:30 p.m., at 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 892-5413 or visit www.theaterartsforchildren.org for more information.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” – Spokane Civic Theatre is hosting auditions, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at 1020 N. Howard St. Participants will be expected to do cold readings from the script. Performances will be Jan. 9-25, 2009. Call (509) 325-1413 or visit www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com for more information.

“No, No, Nanette” – Spokane Civic Theatre is hosting auditions, Dec. 15-16, 6:30 p.m., at 1020 N. Howard St. Participants will be expected to perform a musical number from another show, not to exceed one minute in length, in addition to cold readings from the script. Performances will be Feb. 20-March 15. Call (509) 325-1413 or visit www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com for more information.

Christians Night Out – Christian vocalists, dancers, mimes and comedians needed for upcoming performances in Spokane. Call (509) 342-6446 or e-mail cnospokane@yahoo.com.

Classes and workshops

To Understand the Art, Understand the Wood – Woodturning workshop offered by Prichard Art Gallery for individuals with an interest in woodwork; Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Art and Design Sculpture Studio, 327 College Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Cost is $40 per person, $25 for students; lunch will be provided. Visit www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/forp/ UWood, call (208) 885-9663, or e-mail jpitkin@uidaho.edu to register. Call (208) 885-7402 or e-mail tgorman@uidaho.edu for more information about the workshop.

American and Cultural Folk Dance Instruction – Classes offered by Silver Spurs Folk Dancers, for children ages 9-18. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for grades 3-6; Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. for grades 7-12. Held at the Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Participants should wear comfortable, layered clothing and shoes and will dance at the Fall Folk Festival, Nov. 8, and First Night Spokane, Dec. 31. Call (509) 533-9966 or visit www.silverspursyouthfolkdancers.org to register and for more information.

Elevation Dance Studio Classes – Fall classes include ballet, jazz, and teen hip hop. Held at Christian Youth Theater – Spokane, 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 487-6540 or e-mail jasonelevation@gmail.com for more information.

Fun With the Brush – Sumi-e and Japanese calligraphy classes, Thursdays through Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.; and 5:30-7 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Cost: $60 in advance or $15 per class. Registration forms available at both Spokane Art Supply stores. Call (509) 327-6622 or (509) 892-0353.

Acting Classes for Adults – For ages 18 and older, Saturdays through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, at Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Cost: $80. Contact Stefan Dreisbach-Williams, Director of Education, at (509) 325-2507, ext. 406, or Stefan@spokanecivictheatre.com.

Corbin Art Center Classes – Classes are held at the center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Pregistration is required. Stained Glass – Foil Technique – Six-week class, 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m., $75; Stained Glass – Lead Technique – Five-week class, 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m., $65; Italic Calligraphy– Five-week class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45; Painting with Oils – Seven-week class, noon-3 p.m. $69; Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writer’s Workshop – Six-week class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $52; Camera Basics – Seven-week class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $59; Basic Drawing – Seven-week class, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $55; Watercolor Basics – Six-week class, 6-9 p.m., $69; Basic Painting Techniques – Seven-week class, 6-8:30 p.m., $69; Beauty Body Ball Ballet – Seven-week class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $52; Pilates on the Mat – Seven-week class, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $52; Knitting – Four-week class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $34; Introductory Crochet – Five-week class, begins today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45; Watercolor Basics – Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $32; Painting Autumn Landscapes in Watercolor – Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $39; Pencil/Charcoal Portrait Drawing – Seven-week class, begins Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $72; Felted Tote for Beginners – Saturday, Oct. 25, and Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m., $27. Perspective Drawing – Five-week class, begins Tuesday, 12:30-3 p.m., $55. Drawing on the Right Side – Six-week class, begins Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., $49. Outdoor Photography – Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., $14. Techniques for Painting Flowers in Watercolor – Five-week class, begins Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m., $49. Call (509) 625-6677 for more information; call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.

Arts Alliance Fall Classes – Now enrolling for classes, through Oct. 30. Youth Classes – For ages 6-16; Drawing Techniques and Beginning Drama, Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m.; Intermediate Drama, Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.; Children’s Choir, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.; Wool Felt Handcrafting, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Adult Classes – For ages 17 and over; Drawing Techniques, Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Handbuilding Ceramic Vessels, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon; Continuing Pottery Wheel (studio pass included), Mondays, 6-8 p.m.; Jewelry Silversmithing, Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Exploring Acrylics, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Photography Techniques, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.; Pottery Wheel Basics, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon; Theater Improv and Scene Study, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Watercolor Painting, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Facial Care Products, Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Beginning Stained Glass, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Advanced Stained Glass Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m.; Workshops – Stained Glass Photo Frame, Monday and Oct. 20, 5:30-8 p.m.; Furry Kids’ Costumes, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pine Needle Baskets, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Glass Nugget Jewelry, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m. Call (208) 265-4303, visit www.artsalliance.info/classes.html or e-mail artsalliance@sandpoint.net.

Drawing and Painting Classes – Ongoing classes offered by The Inland Northwest Drawing School, for children, teens, and adults. Cost is $60-$80 per month, and includes supplies. Call (509) 230-1880 or visit www.indrawschool.com.

Side Steps Jump Rope Team – Deborah’s Jump Rope Academy, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite 5, is offering training classes through Nov. 18, followed by auditions Nov. 25. Cost: $65. Call (509) 869-3018 to register and for more information.

Beginning Watercolor Class – For new or inexperienced painters, including basic composition, brush techniques and use of color, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 (limited to 20 participants). Watercolor Color Workshop – For intermediate/advanced painters, Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $50. Both workshops will be held at Latah County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, 1021 Harold St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 892-8031 to register and for more information.

Meetings

Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – This group of writers of all genres, ages teens through seniors, meets semimonthly to exchange ideas, learn through workshops how to improve their craft, and provide support. “Taking the Mystery out of Writing a Mystery Novel” - Next Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Visitors are welcome. Call (208) 762-0976 for more information.

Call for artists

Ferris High School’s 16th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair – Seeking artists and craft vendors to participate in the fall show Oct. 11 to benefit the Class of 2009 Senior All-Nighter. Cost is $40 per space. Registration deadline is SaturdaySept. 27. Call (509) 534-2658 or e-mail traci4262.com for an application and more information.

Young People’s Arts Festival – The Moscow Arts Commission is seeking artists who are interested in teaching at the Young People’s Arts Festival, held Nov. 8 for youth grades pre-K-6. Applications available at www.moscow-arts.org; due by 5 p.m., Friday. All mediums welcome. Contact Gina at (208) 883-7036 or gbaldwin@ci.moscow.id.us.

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.

Call for writers

Lost Horse Press – Seeking submissions of poetry by and for those who have undergone violations of human rights as well as poetry that presents a larger vision of human rights. Send no more than three poems to: Human Rights Anthology, Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 30, and should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a cover letter. Call (208) 255-4410, e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com, or visit www.losthorsepress.org.

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.