Arts calendar

Auditions

“Little Shop of Horrors” – The Lake City Playhouse is holding auditions, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Participants should be prepared to sing a verse and chorus of their choice in addition to cold readings from a script. Performances will be Jan 16-31. Call (208) 661-6857 or e-mail littleshopofhorrors2009@yahoo.com.

“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

Tribal Style Bellydance Classes – Eight-week class for beginners, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., at the MALIDOMA! World Drum and Dance Studio, 408 W. Third Ave. Level 2/Tribal Combination classes also offered with permission of the instructor, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $64. Pre-registration is required. No experience necessary. For more information, call Cindy Moon Bear at (509) 838-3507 or visit www.malidoma.biz.

To Understand the Art, Understand the Wood – Woodturning workshop offered by Prichard Art Gallery for individuals with an interest in woodwork; Saturday, 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.

Sugar Skull Making Workshop – Free workshop in celebration of el Dia De Los Muertos, or Days of the Dead, Monday, 5 p.m., at the Student Diversity Center, TLC 229, University of Idaho campus. An art opening and auction of the sugar skulls to benefit children’s literacy will be held Oct. 28-31, at the Prichard Gallery, 414 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. Artists can also help build the Ofrenda, the altar to welcome the dead, on Oct. 27, 3 p.m., at the gallery. Call (208) 885-7716 for more information or e-mail oma@uidaho.edu.

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 beginning in October. Classes offered will 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.

Watercolor Greeting Card Class – For participants 14 years and older, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-noon, at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Each student will make four mini watercolor paintings for greeting cards, Cost: $20, includes materials. Students may bring a blow dryer if they have one, and their own greeting stamps. Register by calling (509) 229-3414 or online at www.ArtisanBarn.org.

Watercolor Class – Two-day class for beginners taught by Wes Hanson, watercolor artist from Coeur d’Alene, Nov. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $100; each student brings their own materials. Registrations must be received by Oct. 28. Call (509) 229-3414 or register online at www.ArtisanBarn.org.

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. 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, , 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45; Pencil/Charcoal Portrait Drawing – Seven-week class, , 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $72; Felted Tote for Beginners – Oct. 25, and Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m., $27. Perspective Drawing – Five-week class, Tuesdays, , 12:30-3 p.m., $55. Drawing on the Right Side – Six-week class, Wednesdays , 1-3 p.m., $49. Techniques for Painting Flowers in Watercolor – Five-week class, , 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; Theatre 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 – Furry Kids’ Costumes, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Stained Glass Photo Frame, Monday, 5:30-8 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.

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” - Today, 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.

Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 924-4571.

Call for artists

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn third Annual Holiday Gala – Seeking artwork in a wide variety of media to sell at the third annual holiday gala, scheduled for Dec. 6. Applications will be reviewed beginning in October. E-mail info@artisanbarn.org, visit www.artisanbarn.org, or call (509) 229-3414 for an application of for more information.

War on Want – Art exhibit to benefit Volunteers of America and Union Gospel Mission, Oct. 27-Nov. 25 at Spokane Falls Community College. Limited to one donated submission per artist; canvas must measure 8-by-10 inches (available at cost at Spokane Art Supply). Delivery dates: Monday-Oct. 25. Call Tom O’Day at (509) 533-3746.

Japan Week 2009 Flyer – The Japanese Cultural Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is accepting designs for this year’s flyer. Designs can be any Japanese theme and must be two colors only: black and another color of the artist’s choice. Artwork must be submitted by Nov. 28 to The Japanese Cultural Center, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road, Spokane 99224. Winning artist will receive $100. Call (509) 328-2971 or e-mail jcc@mfwi.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.

On Sacred Grounds Art and Book Gallery – Seeking visual artists for gallery showings in December, February and April at 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Work in any medium is welcome. Call Elaine at (509) 747-6294 to schedule an appointment; be prepared to bring a CD of work or current portfolio. New artists also welcome.

Community-Minded Television – Seeking submissions of visual art and original music for broadcast on Comcast community cable channel 14. All contributors will be credited. Deliver digital files on CDs or DVDs to Community-Minded Enterprises, 25 W. Main Ave.; no e-mailed materials accepted. Contact Jill Johnson at (509) 444-3381 or jillj@community-minded.org.

Northwest Artist Cooperative – The gallery is seeking new members in various categories, including oil, acrylic, pastel, sculpture, and stained and blown glass. Guest artists and new members are needed for innovative 3-D work. Call Denise at (208) 664-2145 or visit www.nwartists.net for more information.

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.