Arts Calendar

Auditions

“12 Angry Jurors” – Ignite Community Theatre, today, 7 p.m., at The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Needed: 13 men and women appearing ages 19-65. Auditioners will cold read from the script. Performances are Sept. 11 and 13. Call (509) 993-6540, e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org or visit www.ignitetheatre.org.

“High School Musical 2: On Stage!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Sunday, 3 p.m., and Monday, 6 p.m., at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission Ave. Needed: 20 or more male and female teens, plus four adult men or women. Auditioners should bring sheet music (accompanist provided) or instrumental-only CD to sing a one-minute song; dress comfortably for dance auditions. (509) 328-4886, www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org

“Chess in Concert” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., at the theater, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: 12-15 men and 12-15 women. Auditioners will perform 16 to 24 bars from a “Chess” musical number or from a contemporary musical (accompanist provided). (509) 325-1413, www.spokanecivictheatre.com

Classes and workshops

Sumi-e and Japanese Calligraphy Classes – Thursdays through Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., or 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $15 per class. Call (509) 327-6622 for morning classes or (509) 892-0353 for evening classes.

Adult Improv Classes – Beginning level classes, Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 7-9 p.m., at The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $25 per class. Call (509) 747-7045, e-mail improvclasses@bluedoortheatre.com, or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com to register and for more information.

“Painting Post Falls” – Two-day watercolor workshop, Aug. 22-23. Students will learn how to sketch and paint scenes around Post Falls. Cost is $100, supplies not included. Call (208) 457-8950 to reserve a spot and obtain a list of supplies needed.

Dog Days Music Workshops – Guitar Workshop – For aspiring guitarists and singer-songwriters ages 12-18. Language of Music – How to listen to the audience, think of music as a conversation, develop a comfortable stage presence and more. Life is Music – Interactive class based on song form, theory, use of instrumentation and arrangement. The Opera Workshop – Students will listen to an aria being performed, then will be asked to sing and critiqued. Also covers dealing with stage fright. All classes run simultaneously on Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Sand Creek Inn, 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Tuition is $100 for each class (must choose one). Call (208) 255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com.

Holy Names Music Center Cello Camp – For all ages, Aug. 24-26. Experience the literature for cello ensemble and develop performance skills. Cost is $120. Early registration recommended. Held at the Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call (509) 326-9516 or visit www.hnmc.org.

“Learn to Paint What You See” – Two-day oil painting workshop, Aug. 29-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (one-hour break for lunch) at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $130; a list of materials to bring is posted on the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org. Registrations must be received by Aug. 15. Register online or by calling (509) 229-3414.

Meetings

Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Writers of all genres, teens through seniors, meet to exchange ideas and learn how to improve their craft. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon at the Jewett House, 1501 Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Visitors welcome. Call (208) 762-0976.

Call for artists

First Friday – Seeking artists whose work is ready to show in nontraditional venues such as coffee shops, wineries and other downtown businesses during self-guided monthly art walks. Referral opportunity only, venues are responsible for selecting their own artists. Call (509) 625-6079 or visit www.spokanearts.org for more information.

Northeast Washington Arts Council – Accepting original work from artists for the new gallery and studio space at 260 Oak St., Colville. Cost is minimal, environment is professional. Contact Shelly at (509) 936-1527 or colvillearts@gmail.com.

Call for nominations

2009 City of Spokane Arts Awards – Open call for nominations. Deadline is Friday. Awards will be presented in six categories at the Spokane City Council meeting of Oct. 5. Forms are available at www.spokanearts.org/awards.aspx or at the Chase Gallery, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Nominations can also be completed at http://spokanearts.spokanetonight.com.

Call for writers

Amy Woodward Fisher World Day of Poetry Contest – Sponsored by Poetry Scribes of Spokane. Seeking original unpublished poems of 60 lines or less. Poets 18 and older may submit up to two poems in each category: rhymed and free verse. Send two copies of each poem (one with name, address and phone number and one without identification) to Clararose Childs, 2912 W. Longfellow Ave., Spokane, WA 99205 by Sept. 5. Entry fee is $5 per poem. Call (509) 325-4393 or (509) 327-6130.

Gray Dog Press – Publishers of SpokeWrite, a regional journal of art and writing, is seeking submissions of writing, art and photography focused on Eastern Washington/North Idaho for the fall and winter issues. Writing categories include: fiction, nonfiction, essay, life story, opinion, review, poetry, and group or club events. For submission specifics and more information, visit www.graydogpress.com/spokewrite.html.

On Sacred Grounds Writers’ Club – Looking for writers to submit work for a short-story anthology called “Conversations over Coffee.” Call Elaine at (509) 747-6294.