Arts calendar

Auditions

A Midsummer’s Night Dream – July 3, 9 a.m. at The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic Ave. For ages 14-19. Auditioners should prepare a speech from a Shakespeare play, not be more than two minutes in length. (509) 327-1113, www.lionaround.org, jimebecker@hotmail.com

Classes and workshops

Group Plein Air Painting Class – Outdoor painting class led by Kathleen Cavender. Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., meet at 1717 W. 10th Ave. Cost is $50. Call (509) 868-3684 to RSVP and for more information.

Voice Lessons – Private vocal lessons (speech/sing method) by Kathleen Cavender. Offered Mondays and Tuesdays at 1717 W. 10th Ave., call for available times. Cost is $40 an hour, and includes a practice CD and workbook. Call (509) 868-3684 .

Christian Youth Theater – Spokane – Summer Camps – Munchkin Camp: For ages 5-7. “The Wizard of Oz,” Monday through July 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $80. All Ages Camp: For ages 5-18. “Shrek,” July 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $175. Classes are held at 6205 E. Mansfield Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.com to register and for more information.

Shakespeare Drama Camp – For ages 13-19. Campers explore how to make the words of William Shakespeare’s plays come alive. Monday-July 2, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic Ave. Cost is $95. Call (509) 327-1113, visit www.lionaround.org or e-mail jimebecker@hotmail.com to register and for more information.

Sing From the Heart Vocal Workshops – Vocal Performance Workshop: Participants work on repertoire, audience rapport and vocal technique. All levels welcome. Four-week session is held Mondays or Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., beginning next week (no class July 5). Cost is $135. Vocal Workshop for Teens: Emphasis is placed on drawing out each singer’s unique sense of self-expression. Final performance will be offered to family and friends during the last class. Four-week workshop is held Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., beginning next week. Cost is $78. Vocal Workshop for Kids: For ages 6-12. Kids sing individually at the microphone while developing a sense of style and presentation. Final performance will be offered to family and friends during the last class. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Cost is $78. Classes are held at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. To register and for more information, call (509) 455-5931.

Summer Arts Program for Youth – Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission. Classes for pre-kindergarten through 10th grade include drawing, painting, African batik, stage improv, cultural arts, construction/assemblage and collage, guitar, mosaics, book arts, arts and crafts and rhythm and music. Tuesday-July 1, July 6-8 and July 13-15 at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $30 for each three-day, two-hour class (includes supplies and a snack). www.cdaid.org, (208) 676-9132

“Chronicles of Narnia” Drama Camp – For ages 8-14. Campers explore the stories from this classic fantasy series through acting, designing their own costumes, learning stage combat and creating fantasy makeup. July 5-9, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic Ave. Cost is $90 if registered by Sunday, $95 afterward. One of the stories will be performed July 9. Call (509) 327-1113, visit www.lionaround.org or e-mail jimebecker@hotmail.com to register and for more information.

Drawing Animals – For ages 6-11. Learn to draw lifelike renditions of animals using shadows, texture and dimension. July 5-9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $27. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Tumbling Preschool – For ages 3-7. Class covers basic tumbling skills to develop coordination, flexibility, balance and self-confidence. Four-week class is held Mondays, July 5-26, or Wednesdays, July 7-28, 11-11:45 a.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $41. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Dance – Ballet for Kids – For ages 3-4. Learn beginning ballet steps and movements in traditional French terms. Four-week class is held Tuesdays, July 6-27, 6-6:30 p.m. at A Time to Dance, 3815 N. Post St. Cost is $48. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Tiny Tot Combo Dance – For ages 5-8. Introduce your child to jazz, ballet and tap dance with creative and fun movements. Four-week class is held Tuesdays, July 6-27, 5-5:45 p.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $39. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Call for artists

Free Allergy Testing Inc. – Seeking artwork to be adopted as the permanent logo of Free Allergy Testing Inc. Open to artists of all ages and abilities. Interested artists should submit their work by Wednesday. For more information, visit www.freeallergytesting.org/ logo-contest.php.

11th Annual South Perry Street Fair and Parade – Seeking artists, musicians and craftspeople for July 17 event. Contact Heidi at sirhhash@comcast.net or (509) 536-5516 or visit www.eflc.org for entry forms and more information.

Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking artists and crafters for the Valleyford Art Festival, July 23-25. Weekend includes dinner and dance, historical tours and a parade. (509) 747-6294, www.onsacredgrounds.com

Call for performers

Fall Folk Festival – Seeking musicians, dancers, storytellers and crafters for the 25th annual festival, Nov. 20-21 at Spokane Community College. Applications available at www.spokanefolklore.org; must be postmarked by July 1.

Call for directors

Booklight Reader’s Theatre – Ignite! Community Theatre is seeking directors for the upcoming season. Open to anyone interested in volunteering for directing, set, costume, hair, makeup, lighting, sound and prop design; some experience in directing or reader’s theater is appreciated. Applicants should send a résumé and letter of interest, including which shows they would like to direct, by July 2 to ignitetheatre@gmail.com. Visit www.ignitetheatre.org for more information.

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