Arts calendar

Auditions

“Curtains” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Sunday-Monday, 6:30 p.m., Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: 12-15 men and 12-15 women. Auditioners will perform a verse and a chorus from a contemporary musical in addition to cold readings from the script. (509) 325-2507, www.spokanecivictheatre.com

“The Vagina Monologues”– Tuesday and Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Wilson 13, Washington State University, Pullman. No preparation or experience necessary; auditioners will choose a monologue and run through it. (509) 335-7472, vdaywsu@wsu.edu, www.vdaywsu.hws.wsu.edu

“Breakin’ Legs Comedy”– StageWest Community Theatre, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 1-3 p.m.; and Nov. 8, 3-5 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney. (509) 951-1355, michaeleena@hotmail.com, www.stagewestct.org

“Leader of the Pack”– Lake City Playhouse, Nov. 9-10, 6:30 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Auditioners should be prepared to sing a verse and chorus of a song, dance and perform cold readings from the script. (208) 661-6857, leaderofthepack2010@ yahoo.com

Classes and workshops

Alexander Technique Master Class – Simple, practical method for improving ease of movement, balance, support, flexibility and coordination. Friday or Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive, on the Mukogawa Fort Wright Campus. Cost is $10. Call (509) 326-9516 to reserve a spot and for more information.

Avenue West Gallery Classes – Acrylic Painting Workshop – Paint a rich Italian/Tuscan farm scene, Friday-Saturday, $49. Make A Bracelet – With Sandy Mooney. Nov. 9, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $30, includes all materials. Avenue West Gallery, 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999, (509) 456-3178, dianzahner@yahoo.com

Salsa Beginning Dance – For ages 18 and older. Fridays through Nov. 20, 8-8:40 p.m., Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $49 for four-week class. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

“Plein Air in the Palouse” – Oil painting workshop for beginning to intermediate students; advanced painters also welcome. Saturday, optional breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by carpooling to a predetermined destination around 9 a.m. Cost is $50, plus supplies (panels and/or canvas provided). (509) 868-3684, kathleen@ kathleencavender.com, www.kathleencavender.com

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners – For ages 18 and older, teaches the foxtrot, waltz, tango, rumba and cha-cha. Mondays through Nov. 23, 6-6:40 p.m., Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $49. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Pre-Ballet Dancing – For ages 3-6, teaches basic ballet techniques with fun movements, games and songs. Tuesdays through Dec. 8, noon-12:45 p.m., The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Cost is $69. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Tribal Belly Dance Basics – For ages 15 and older, improves fitness and strengthens the core with fun dance moves. Tuesdays through Dec. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Lotus Self-Defense School, 212 W. Second Ave. Cost is $49. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

The Art Coop Workshops – Quilted Christmas Pins – Nov. 5, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m., $25. Artist Trading Card Night – Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., $15 for pizza and pop. Wild Women Pin – Nov. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Jewelry – Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m., $25. Baroque Crystal Bracelet – With Swarovski crystals. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $45. All materials provided. Held at 4225 N. G Street (private home studio). (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Sing From the Heart Workshops – Kids Classes – For ages 6-12, helps build confidence by working on musical creativity and self-expression. Cost is $115. Held Thursdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 10, 4-5 p.m. Adult Classes – Four-week session for beginners or experienced singers ages 16 and older. Designed to enhance vocal technique, stage presence and individual style. Cost is $135. Held Wednesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m. No classes Thanksgiving week. Workshops are at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 455-5931

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Classes – Watercolor Workshop – Two-day workshop for adults is Nov. 7-8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $100; visit Web site for a list of materials to bring. Registration required by Monday. Monoprinting Class – For youths in third grade or older. Students will make holiday cards using natural materials (leaves and pine needles), found objects (ribbons/lace) and cut-outs (snowflakes, pine trees, hearts). Cost is $15, includes all materials but children may bring their own found objects. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Preregistration required by Nov. 9. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org

Spokane An Daire Irish Dancers Fall Semester – Beginner classes for age 5 and older are held Mondays at 4 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost starts at $55/month. (509) 294-3771

The Cathedral Arts Workshop – Educational program offered by The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for ages 3 through adult. Classes include ceramics, watercolor, painting, drawing, photography and writing. Wednesdays through December at the cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277, www.stjohns-cathedral.org/ cathedral_arts_workshop.php

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

Call for artists

The Lost Art of Handwriting – Seeking artwork of unique and artistic handwriting to be exhibited Nov. 20 through Jan. 8, 2010 at Third Street Gallery in Moscow, Idaho. Works must be able to be hung on a wall or displayed in a 13-inch-square case. Submissions due by 5 p.m., Nov. 13. Visit www.runtheplanet.com/ trainingracing/marathon/ plans.asp for application forms and mail to 206 E. Third St., Moscow, ID 83843. (208) 883-7036, kburns@ci.moscow.id.us, kgarrity@ci.moscow.id.us

Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar – Seeking vendors to offer home or handcrafted items, artwork or baked goods Nov. 20-21 at Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre and Events Center, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Spaces are available for $25 per day or $35 both days. (509) 671-3389

Japan Week Spokane Art Contest – Artists are invited to submit original work that represents the spirit of Japan, ancient or modern. Colors are limited to black and one other color of the artist’s choice; any size will be accepted but artwork will need to be formatted to insert size of 9-by-13 inches. Artist’s first and last name, phone number, address and e-mail must be on the back of the submitted artwork. Winning design will receive $250 and be featured in Artist Spotlight section of www.japanweekspokane.com. Send submissions by Dec. 10 to Candie Faulhaber-Coker, Japanese Cultural Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road, Spokane, WA 99224. candiec@mfwi.org, (509) 328-2971 ext. 223

Call for musicians

Washington Idaho Symphony Young Artist Competition – Open to Pacific Northwest instrumentalists and vocalists age 14 to 30. Semifinalists will be selected from submitted CDs of their performances. Entry deadline is Monday.; registration fee is $35. Winners will be selected at the Young Artists Competition on Dec. 5 and will perform with the orchestra on Jan. 30-31. (509) 332-3408

Call for writers

Artist Trust 2010 EDGE Program for Writers – Accepting applications for The EDGE Program, a hands-on, interactive curriculum which includes instruction by professionals as well as specialized presentations, panel discussions and assignments. Applicants must live in Washington state and cannot be enrolled in a graduate- or undergraduate-degree program. Applications and guidelines are available at the Artist Trust office, at www.artisttrust.org/ pro_resources/edge, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope to EDGE Application, Artist Trust, 1835 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122-2437. Application deadline is Dec. 7. (206) 467-8734, (866) 218-7878, Miguel@artisttrust.org

Children’s Poetry Contest – Spokane County students in 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, should be the original work of the author and will be read and selected by a panel of judges. 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