Arts calendar

Thu., May 20, 2010

Auditions

“Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” – Ignite Community Theatre, Monday, 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Needed: four men and five women to appear ages 18-60. Auditioners should be prepared to cold read from the script. (509) 999-4984, www.ignitetheatre.org

Spokane Renaissance Faire – The Spokane Entertainer’s Guild is holding auditions for both acting and non-acting positions Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fire Station No. 4, 1414 W. First Ave. No experience necessary. (509) 998-9596, www.spokentguild.org, info@spokentguild.org

One-Act Plays – Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre is holding auditions May 29, noon at 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash., to cast actors for six original one-act plays. High school age and adult actors only. Auditioners will be asked to read from scripts for multiple directors and should come prepared with short monologues 1 to 2

minutes in length, a bio of acting experience and a recent photo. (509) 671-3389

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop Classes – Sun Dyeing: Monday, 1-3 p.m., $30. Mosaic Bowling Ball or Boulder: Three-part class is June 5, 12 and 19, 6-9 p.m., $70. Materials provided. The Art Coop, 4225 N. G St. (private home studio). Reservations required; call (509) 327-3726 or (509) 290-2542 or visit www.theartcoop.net.

Acting Classes – Tuesdays, June 1-Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m. at Loganhurst Health Care, first floor, 1515 E. Illinois Ave. Cost is $20 per class. Call Donna Han Johnson at (509) 307-4063.

Ballroom Dancing for Kids – For ages 7-17. Children are introduced to the fox trot, waltz, cha-cha and more as they learn social skills and manners. Wednesdays, June 2-23, 6-6:40 p.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $49. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Tiny Tot Combo 2 – Children are introduced to jazz, ballet and tap dance with creative and fun movements. Classes for ages 3-5 are held Wednesdays, June 2-23, 10-10:45 a.m.; classes for ages 5-8 are held Thursdays, June 3-24, 5-5:45 p.m. at Spokane Dance Company, 902 W. Indiana Ave. Cost is $39 for either set of classes. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Piano Intro for Children with Adult “Buddy” – For ages 4-6. Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear will help kids learn about music through singing, movement, rhythm instruments and keyboard. Parent attends class with their child. Thursdays, June 3-24, 1-1:45 p.m. at Music City, 1322 N. Monroe St. Cost is $40. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Meetings

Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Writers of all genres, teens through seniors, meet to exchange ideas and learn how to improve their craft. Today, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. (208) 762-0976

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

Call for artists

Chase Gallery – City of Spokane Arts Commission announces an open call for artwork to exhibit in the Chase Gallery in Spokane City Hall. Interested artists should submit 10 to 15 digital images on a CD, a list of works and a resume, plus an artist statement if they wish. Send to: Exhibiting Committee, Spokane Arts Commission, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane WA 99201. Deadline for submission is Tuesday. For more information, call (509) 625-6050 or visit www.spokanearts.org/chase.aspx.

Recycled, Upcycled, Repurposed, Reused Art Competition – Sponsored by the Northeast Washington Arts Council. Deadline to enter up to five pieces is May 27. Entry fee is $10 for adults, $5 for students ages 17 and younger. Art should be sent or delivered to: NEWAArts Gallery, 260 N. Oak St., Colville, WA 99114. Call (509) 936-1527 or visit www.newaarts.org for more information.

Call for volunteers

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Volunteers needed to help with various tasks, including: serving meals to actors and crew members at dress rehearsals, assembling welcome baskets for actors, helping with concessions and raffle tickets and promoting shows by hanging posters. Summer season runs through August at North Idaho College’s Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. E-mail aaron@cdasummertheatre.com or call (208) 769-7780 for more information.

ArtFest – Volunteers needed for the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s 25th annual art and music festival June 4-6 at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Contact David Brum at (509) 363-5324 or david.brum@northwestmuseum .org for more information.

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