Arts Calendar

Thu., Feb. 11, 2010

Auditions

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Auditions for “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” “Cinderella,” “Pump Boys and Dinettes” and “Hairspray.” Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Looking for strong dancers, actors, and singers age 16 and older. To be considered for an audition, send a headshot and résumé to 11199 N. Point Hayden, Hayden Lake, ID 83835; additional YouTube and DVD submissions accepted, send to laura@llltalent.com. (208) 661-6010

“Escanaba in da Moonlight” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Feb. 22-23, 6:30 p.m. at 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: five men (appearing ages 30-70) and one woman (appearing ages 30-40). Auditioners will be expected to read cold from the script. (509) 325-2507

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop Classes – Wooden Assemblage: Two-part class is today and Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $40. Fused Glass: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $30. Beaded Shamrock Pin: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $25. Fused Glass: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $30. Hand-Carved Stamps: Feb. 27, 1-4 p.m. $40. Classes are held at The Art Coop, 4225 N. G St. (private home studio). All materials are provided. Reservations required; call (509) 327-3726 or (509) 290-2542 or visit www.theartcoop.net.

“Getting Started: Basic Drawing Techniques” – Taught by Colfax artist Carrie Vielle. Wednesday and Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. at The Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse, Wash. Cost is $60. (509) 878-8425, (509) 878-1800, carrie.vielle.art@gmail.com

NEWAArts Classes – Beginning Drawing Class – A professional artist will teach basic techniques with an emphasis on contour drawing. Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $25; students provide their own materials. Space is limited; preregistration requested. Creative Drawing Studio: Held once a month. Cost is $25; students provide their own materials. Space is limited; reservations requested. Classes are held at NEWAArts Arts Supply Store, 260 N. Oak St., Colville. Materials can be purchased at the store. Call (509) 775-0982 or (509) 936-1527, visit www.newaarts.org, or e-mail colvillearts@gmail.com.

Holy Names Music Center Classes – Music Theory 1: Twelve-week class is held Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 22. Music Theory 2: Begins Feb. 22. Twelve-week class is held Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 22. The basics of music theory help anyone studying music on any level. Cost is $125 for either class. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516

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

Call for artists

Swan Festival – Looking for art of Tundra swans in any media for Swan Festival on March 20. No fees. (208) 437-0274, (509) 671-0295, pointintime@hotmail.com

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. (509) 625-6079, www.spokanearts.org

Pottery Place Plus – Looking for new members, particularly woodworkers but will consider any fine craft media; contact membership@potteryplace.com. Also looking for guest artists to be featured each month, including First Friday receptions; contact guestartist@potteryplace.com.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking performing artists of any genre to fill out the 2010 event calendar. (509) 229-3655, info@artisanbarn.org

Art Works Gallery – Seeking one or two artists to become members of the Sandpoint artist’s cooperative. (208) 263-2642, 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

Call for musicians

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

Deadline to submit items is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Libby Fisher, Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or e-mail to libbyf@spokesman.com.

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