Arts Calendar

Auditions

Northeast Washington Arts Council – For speaking and singing parts in a patriotic musical to be performed the week of Veterans Day in November. Open to ages 6-16. Wednesday, 260 N. Oak St., Colville. Call (509) 684-4671.

“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.

Spokane Symphony Chorale – Auditions by appointment Aug. 23-24 to fill vacancies in all sections. Auditions will consist of a prepared solo of the participant’s choice (accompanist provided; bring two copies), vocalizations to determine range, one sight reading exercise, and imitations of short tonal passages and rhythms given by the conductor. Call (509) 465-9323, e-mail heyoung@juno.com or visit www.spokanesymphony chorale.org.

Classes and workshops

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@bluedoor theatre.com, or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com to register and for more information.

Kindermusik Demo Classes – Day of free musical learning for children and their parents. Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 4:30-6 p.m., Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, 1724 E. F St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 883-7085.

“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 sing and be 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.

Meetings

The Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring 5 to 10 pages to read aloud and 6 to 8 copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Call Steve at (509) 590-7316.

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. Aug. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Visitors welcome. Call (208) 762-0976.

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 fewer. 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.