Arts calendar

Auditions

“Bell, Book and Candle” – StageWest Community Theatre of the West Plains is holding auditions, July 31, 6:30-8 p.m., Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. Needed: one woman appearing age 20-35 years old, one woman appearing older than 50, one man appearing older than 35, and two men appearing ages 20-40. Performances are the first three weekends in October. Call (509) 235-5742 for more information.

“The Pirates of Penzance” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Aug. 3-4, 6:30 p.m., at the theater, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: 16 men and eight to 10 women. Auditioners will perform a verse and a chorus from either a Gilbert and Sullivan piece or a classic musical, in addition to cold readings from the script. (509) 325-1413, www.spokanecivictheatre.com.

“12 Angry Jurors” – Ignite! Community Theatre is holding auditions Aug. 6, 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, Aug. 9, 3 p.m., and Aug. 10, 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 accompaniment CD to sing a one-minute song and dance comfortable for dance auditions. (509) 328-4886, www. spokanechildrenstheatre.org.

Classes and workshops

Summer Music Theatre Camp – Offered by Pend Oreille Players Association. Aug. 3-14, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Camp for youth ages 12-18 includes instruction in Acting, Improvisation, Stage Direction, Singing and Voice Development, Dance and Stage Movement, and more. Cost is $50 per student, includes all materials, students should bring a sack lunch (beverages and snacks provided). Call (509) 671-3389 to register and for more information.

Festival Dance Workshops – For ages 3 to adult. Workshops include Acting, Princess Ballet, Mommy and Me, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Celtic Workshop and more. Through Aug. 7, University of Idaho Physical Education Dance Studio, 1060 Rayburn St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 883-3267.

Summer Music Workshops – Hosted by Family School of Music. Children and adults are invited to experiment with a variety of instruments while learning basic music theory and skills. Today, Tuesday, and next Thursday, 2-4 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1801 E. 29th Ave. Free; for more information or to register, visit www.familyschoolofmusic.com.

Huckleberry Workshops at The Lake City Playhouse – For children age 5-18. A showcase performance will follow at the end of the session. Monday-July 31, weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $225 per session. (208) 667-1323

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho Summer Camps – Junior camps (ages 7-12) and Bitty’s camps (ages 5-6), Monday July 31, will perform a musical revue of the last century called “America’s Most Wanted Kids.” Prices range from $90-$175. Call (208) 765-8600 or visit www.cytnorthidaho.com.

The Art Coop Classes – Mosaics: Bowling Ball, Terra Cotta Platter, Boulder – Monday-July 30. Classes are held at 4225 N. “G” St. Open studio format; no registration required, participants may stop by when they have time. Cost is $10 per hour, studio time plus supplies. Special Workshop: Cement Leaves – three-part class, use leaves from hosta, cabbage and rhubarb to make birdbaths, stepping stones or wall hangings, Saturday, 1-3 p.m.; Monday, 6-9 p.m.; final class will be in August. Cost is $70; preregistration required. Call (509) 327-3726 or visit www.theartcoop.net.

Card Making Classes – Participants will create four different cards at each session. Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $13 (includes materials); preregistration requested. Call (509) 688-0300.

Dance and Theater Performance Class - For children age 3-7. Learn basic dance and theater skills set to Broadway tunes and popular music. Runs for six weeks beginning today. 1-2 p.m., The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $69; registration required. (509) 625-6200.

Holy Names Music Center Summer Camps – Guitar Camp – For all ages, Monday-July 31, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Rock, jazz, fingerstyle and classical seminars by masters in each category. Students may bring either acoustic or electric guitars (small battery amplifiers only) or simply observe. Cost is $50 per session (fifth class is free after four paid sessions). Held at the Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Young Voices Sing – For ages 8-13, Aug. 3-5. Basic singing technique and voice care to build confidence and know-how. Cost is $60. Cello Camp – For all ages, Aug. 24-26. Experience the literature for cello ensemble and develop performance skills. Cost is $120. Early registration recommended. Call (509) 326-9516 or visit www.hnmc.org.

Art on the Edge Youth Classes – Painting with Kyle Paliotto – Tuesday-Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., AOE Studio. Pottery Workshop – For elementary students. Aug. 4-6, 1-3 p.m., AOE Studio. Early registration recommended. Call (208) 676-0917 or e-mail aoedirector@gmail.com.

Canvas Staining Class for Adults – Class will focus on historical context of canvas staining, beginning techniques and skills needed. Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon (students may stay longer to work on their projects), at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $35, includes some materials. Preregistration required by Monday. Call (509) 229-3414 or visit www.artisanbarn.org.

“The Chronicles of Narnia” Drama Camp – For youth ages 9-13, features acting classes, makeup sessions and art instruction. Aug. 3-7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. Call (509) 327-1113 or e-mail jimebecker@hotmail.com.

Musical Theater Teen Camp – Offered by Christian Youth Theater-Spokane. Teens will learn the songs and dances from the Broadway show “Wicked.” Aug. 3-7 in Spokane Valley. Cost is $195. Call (509) 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.com.

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.

“Beginnings, Middles and Endings” – Fifth annual regional conference presented by the Inland Empire Region of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Features a full day of programs, continental breakfast, lunch and snack, open critique session, and a door prize/raffle ticket. Sept. 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. Cost: $95 by Aug. 15; $110/door. Call (509) 482-5288, e-mail cat09tales@hotmail.com, or visit www.scbwiwaid.org.

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. Meets the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m.-noon at the Jewett House, 1501 Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene, and the third Thursday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Visitors welcome. Call (208) 762-0976.

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

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

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.

Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre and Events Center – Seeking crafters and vendors to rent space during the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Spaces are $15 each. Call (509) 671-3389.

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 nominations

2009 City of Spokane Arts Awards – Open call for nominations. 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. Deadline is Aug. 7.

Call for writers

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.

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.