Arts Calendar
Auditions
“The Complete History of America, Abridged” – Ignite Community Theatre, Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Needed: three men; auditioners should be prepared to cold read from the script. Performance dates are July 3-12 (will be performed in Riverfront Park as part of the Fourth of July celebration). Call (509) 993-6540, e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org, or visit www.ignitetheatre.org.
“Steel Magnolias” – Pend Oreille Players Association, Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Needed: six women appearing in age from 18 to late 60s. Auditioners will be expected to cold read from the script. Call (509) 447-3787 or (509) 671-3389 or visit www.pendoreilleplayers.org.
Classes and workshops
Creative Gifts Classes – Gift-making ideas including ceramic tiles, bookmarks and decorative gift boxes. Cost is $3 to register (preregistration requested), $10 for supplies (payable at the class). Wednesdays through July 1, 6-8 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Call (509) 688-0300 to register or for more information.
Meetings
“How a Synopsis Aids Plot Outline” – Inland Northwest Writers Guild meeting, participants will explore and create a synopsis to help drive the plot outline. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. All writers – published or not – are welcome. Free. Call (509) 443-4963 or (509) 838-0206 or e-mail communiqueink@hotmail.com or lindab@auntiesbooks.com.
Call for writers
St. Maries Writers’ Group – Friday, noon-1:30 p.m., St. Maries Public Library, 822 W. College Ave., St. Maries. Call Frank at (208) 245-7926.