Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Chess in Concert” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Friday, 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 Sunday-Monday 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.spokanesymphonychorale.org.

North Idaho College Choirs – Jazz Company – Monday and Aug. 31, 7-9 p.m., in Boswell Hall Room 128. Familiarity with jazz vocal style is recommended. Concert Choir – Tuesday and Sept. 1, 7-9:30 p.m., in Boswell Hall Room 102. Auditions will consist of singing a simple folk-type melody and various vocal exercises to evaluate musicianship, vocal range and aptitude. Madrigal Singers – Tuesday and Sept. 1, 4:30-6:15 p.m., in Boswell Hall Room 102. Auditions will focus on evaluating music reading and learning skills, vocal range and aptitude and ability to blend within a small choral ensemble. Held at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Open to the community. Call (208) 769-3275.

Classes and workshops

Kindermusik Demo Classes – Day of free musical learning for children and their parents. Today, 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, Saturday-Sunday. 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 Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Sand Creek Inn, 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Tuition is $100 per class (must choose one). Call (208) 255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com.

Holy Names Music Center Cello Camp – For all ages, Monday-Wednesday. 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.

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

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

Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 924-4571 or (509) 465-0369.

Call for nominations

2009 Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards – Nominations are being accepted to honor outstanding artists, arts organizations, arts educators, supporters and cultural leaders in Washington state. Nominations are due by Sept. 30. Forms are available at www.arts.wa.gov/projects/awards.shtml. Awards will be presented in January.

Contact Mark at (360) 586-8093 or mark.gerth@arts.wa.gov.

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.