Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Bell, Book and Candle” – StageWest Community Theatre of the West Plains, Friday, 6:30-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sunday, 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.

“The Pirates of Penzance” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Monday-Tuesday, 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, 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.

Classes and workshops

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, 2-4 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1801 E. 29th Ave. Free; for more information or to register, visit www.familyschoolofmusic.com.

Annual Week of Guitar Bliss - Workshops of various genres. Today-Friday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, McNally Recital Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $50/session. (509) 326-9516

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

“The Chronicles of Narnia” Drama Camp – For youth ages 9-13, features acting classes, makeup sessions and art instruction. Monday-Aug. 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.

Summer Music Theatre Camp – Offered by Pend Oreille Players Association. Monday-Aug. 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.

Holy Names Music Center Summer Camps – Young Voices Sing – For ages 8-13, Monday-Wednesday. Basic singing technique and voice care to build confidence and know-how. Cost is $60. Held at the Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call (509) 326-9516 or visit www.hnmc.org.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Classes – For children ages 7-14. Aug. 6, students will learn how to make rain sticks and will also paint a mural. Registrations must be received by Monday. 1-3:30 p.m., at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $20. Visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

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.

Meetings

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. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Call Steve at (509) 590-7316.

Call for nominations

2009 City of Spokane Arts Awards – Open call for nominations. Deadline is Aug. 7. 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, are seeking submissions of writing, art and photography focused on Eastern Washington/North Idaho for the fall and winter issues. For submission specifics and more information, visit www.graydogpress.com/ spokewrite.html.