Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Beauty and the Beast” – Theater Arts for Children, for ages 8 through adult, Jan. 3-4, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave.. Auditioners should come prepared to sing one verse and chorus of any musical and perform a dance audition (sheet music preferred, but a CD or tape with music only will be accepted). www.theaterartsforchildren.org, media@theaterartsforchildren. org, (509) 892-5413

“Steel Magnolias”– Spokane Civic Theatre, Jan. 4-5, 6:30 p.m., Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Auditioners will be expected to read cold from the script. (509) 325-1413, www.spokanecivictheatre.com

Classes and workshops

Christian Youth Theater – Spokane Winter Session – Classes begin Jan. 4. Held Mondays, 5-7 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. at 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley, and at 13521 N. Mill Road. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to audition for “Wizard of Oz” on Jan. 8. No experience necessary. Cost is $170. (509) 487-6540, www.cytspokane.com

Christian Youth Theater – North Idaho Winter Session – Classes begin Jan. 5. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. for 10 weeks at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to audition for “Sleeping Beauty” on Jan. 8. No experience necessary; cost is $175. www.cytnorthidaho.com, (208) 765-8600

Fun With The Brush – Sumi-e and Japanese calligraphy classes teach traditional techniques. Thursdays beginning Jan. 7 for six weeks, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., or 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply Too, 14401 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $60 for either session. Supply list and registration forms are available at both stores. (509) 534-8712, (509) 892-0353

Sing From the Heart for Teens – For ages 12-16. Participants gain confidence as they learn musical creativity and self-expression on stage. Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 16, at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $115. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Silver Spurs International Folk Dance Youth Group – Cultural dances from around the world. Cost is $25-$40 per month (costumes included). Dancers perform at community events such as the Fall Folk Festival and First Night. Classes are at 1426 E. 19th Ave. (509) 533-9966, sdanko@cet.com

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. (509) 590-7316

Spokane Valley Senior Writers – Informal group meets to write and exchange ideas, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. New members welcome. (509) 921-9284

RiversEdge Chorus of Sweet Adelines – Women’s a cappella singing group. Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 323-9059, pamforshort@yahoo.com

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

Call for artists

February Visual Arts Tour – Local galleries, studios, alternative spaces and businesses are welcome to participate in the winter Visual Arts Tour on Feb. 5-6. Registrations and images, accompanied by a check for $35, are due to Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201 by Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. Registration forms are available online at www.spokanearts.org/ hottopics.aspx and at www.downtownspokane.net or can be picked up at Spokane Art Supply, Chase Gallery and Pottery Place Plus. Call (509) 456-0580 ext. 102 or e-mail lsangster@downtownspokane.net if you are a business looking for an artist’s work to show, or an artist looking for a place to show your work. For all other questions, call (509) 327-6622 or e-mail craigm@myartsupply.com.

Raw Space Exhibit – Artists in all media are invited to participate in the annual “Raw Space” exhibition, Feb. 5-7 in conjunction with the February Visual Arts Tour. The nonjuried community art event is held at the Fernwell Building, 505 W. Riverside Ave. Applications are available online at www.spokanearts.org/ hottopics.aspx and at www.downtownspokane.net or can be picked up at Spokane Art Supply, Chase Gallery, and Pottery Place Plus. Applications and a check for $10 are due to Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201 by Jan. 12. (509) 710-0362, nan@dryegoods.com

Third Annual Amateur Arts Show and Sale – Seeking artists to participate in the Arts Show and Sale at On Sacred Grounds Art and Book Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford, Jan. 12-26. Includes all media. Call (509) 747-6294 for eligibility requirements or sign up online at www.onsacredgrounds.com.

Art Works Gallery – Seeking one or two artists to become members of the Sandpoint artists cooperative. Call (208) 263-2642 or visit www.sandpointartworks.com.

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. (509) 936-1527, colvillearts@gmail.com

Garden Gallery – Recently opened gallery in Coeur d’Alene is seeking artists who specialize in metal work, garden sculpture, wood crafts, jewelry and pottery (bird baths, etc. – art that complements gardens and patios). E-mail Anny Gold at anny@gvdcommercial.com.

Call for musicians

2010 Moscow Farmers Market – Moscow Arts Commission is booking music for the 2010 Farmers Market. Seeking musicians to perform Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 1-Oct. 30, 2010. Call (208) 883-7036 or e-mail kgarrity@ci.moscow.id.us for application forms. Applications are due Jan. 29, 2010.

MusicFest Northwest 2010 – Performing opportunities for varying age and skill levels in ballet, brass, flute, classical guitar, organ, piano, reed, string and voice divisions. Entry information is available online at www.musicfestnorthwest.org; deadline is March 10. (509) 465-8916

Call for writers

Children’s Poetry Contest – Spokane County students from grades 1-12 are invited to submit up to three poems no longer than 21 lines each. Finalists will be read onstage by Spokane-area actors during the Get Lit! literary festival in April 2010. Winning author will receive a free class at the Spokane Civic Theatre Academy. Poems may be on any subject appropriate for a family audience and should be the original work of the author. Entry deadline is Jan. 31. Poems may be e-mailed to debutpromotions@cs.com along with author’s name, grade, school, parent/guardian name, phone number and e-mail address. (509) 953-9928