Arts calendar

Thu., Sept. 23, 2010

Auditions

Riverfront Fright Haunted House – Ignite Community Theatre, Saturday, 11 a.m., Riverfront Park Pavilion. Auditioners must be 16 years old or older. (509) 953-0442, www.ignitetheatre.org

“Annie” – Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., and Oct. 2, noon, for adult actors. (509) 671-3389, mail@pendoreilleplayers.org, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

“The Good Woman of Setzuan” - Spokane Falls Community College Revelers Drama Club, Monday-Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., Spartan Theater, Humanities Building 5, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 533-3222

“The Princess and the Pea” – Missoula Children’s Theater, Monday, 3-5 p.m., Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 S Calispel Ave., Newport, Wash. All children between ages 5 through grade 12 are invited to try out. (509) 447-2401, (208) 448-1087

“You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid!” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Oct. 3, 2 p.m., and Oct. 4, 6 p.m., at St. Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission Ave. Needed: six teen to adult males, four teen to adult women, eight boys ages 8-12, six girls ages 8-12, and a boy age 6-7. No preparation necessary; auditions are cold readings from the script. www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org, (509) 328-4886

“Valley Ballyhoo” – Auditions for a local talent show Oct. 9, 3 p.m. at the Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. Auditions are held by appointment; applications must be submitted by Oct. 1 at the Cutter Business Office, by mail or by e-mail. Auditioners should come prepared to perform their act with any costumes, props and/or music they will be using. (509) 446-4108

Classes and workshops

Lake City Playhouse Fall Theatre Camps/Workshops – More than a dozen courses – including Dance, Stage Combat, Improv and more – are offered for students ages 4-16. Registration deadline is today. (208) 667-1323, jillian@lakecityplayhouse.org

Fun With the Brush – Sumi-e (Asian style painting in watercolor) and Japanese calligraphy (writing) classes. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.; and 6-8 p.m., Spokane Art Supply Too, 14401 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost for either class is $60. Supply list and registration forms are available at both stores. Call (509) 327-6622 for more information about day classes, and (509) 892-0353 for more information about evening classes.

Egyptian Belly Dance Classes – Tone and improve body awareness while learning the art of belly dance. Beginning classes are held Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., and continuing classes are held Sundays at 10 a.m. at A Time to Dance Studio, 3815 N. Post St. Cost is $40 per month, or $12 per class. (509) 535-7101, aishaazar@raqsazar.com

The Art Coop Classes - Mosaic Birdbath: Today, 6-9 p.m., or Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m., $45. Wool Felting: Friday, 6-8 p.m., or Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., $30. Microscope Slide Necklace: Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m., or Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m., $25. Wooden Assemblage: Two-part class is Oct. 2 and 9, 1-4 p.m., $45. Held at a private home studio at 4225 N. G St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Alexander Technique Classes – Method for improving freedom, ease of movement and physical coordination for musicians and other performing artists. Learn about your body and how it affects the way you play your instrument. Ten-week classes for teen/college students are Thursdays beginning today through Nov. 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m., $150; 10-week classes for any and all ages begin Saturday, 1-2 p.m., $150. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. www.alexanderworkshops.com /Bill.html

World Drumming Classes – All ages and levels are welcome to “Drum Around the World.” Learn to play African rhythms and call and respond with instructor Kevin Cope at this workshop held Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; cost is $10 at the door. Ten-week world drumming class will be Thursdays beginning Oct. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., cost is $15/day. All classes are Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516

Great Art Adventures – Get a look at new art products, demos, info from factory representatives, workshops and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. It is free. Call (509) 327-6628 for more information.

Spokane Handweavers’ Guild Workshop – Theo Moorman Tapestry Technique, Oct. 2-3 at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute’s Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. (509) 456-3178, (509) 535-1104, dinahross@me.com

Drawing and Painting Classes – Various ongoing weekly programs for ages 6-adult begin Oct. 4 and run through May at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., and Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 230-1880, www.indrawschool.com

Greencastle Soap Making Classes – Making Herbal Salves and Lip Balm: Learn to infuse oils and make healing salves and lip balms. Oct. 8, 7 p.m., $35 (includes supplies). Beginning Soap Making: Hands-on class teaches the basics of cold process. Participants design their own fragrance and take home more than 2 pounds of soap. Oct. 12-13, Nov. 10-11 and Dec. 1-7, 7-9 p.m.; and Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m., and Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-noon, $55 (includes equipment and supplies). Classes are held at Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. Classes fill quickly and must be prepaid. (509) 466-7223, www.greencastlesoap.com

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, Spokane Valley. (509) 590-7316

Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Today, 6:30 p.m., Olive It Café, 3402 N. Crestline St.; and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. (509) 465-0369

Call for artists

Japan Week Spokane – Seeking submissions for Japan Week Spokane’s 2011 logo, which will be used on publicity materials and the Japan Week website. Image should represent the spirit of Japan, ancient or modern. Submission deadline is Nov. 15. (509) 230-3747, (509) 456-5190, www.japanweekspokane.com

Dodson’s Jewelers – Open call for paintings, either watercolor or oils, with an Italian theme for an exhibition to run during November. Call (509) 624-4163 for more information.

One Act Play Festival – Pend Oreille Players Association is seeking original one-act plays for the 2011 festival. Open to all genres and ages; no previous playwriting experience or past production history is required. Mail three bound copies of each entry (more than one script may be entered) with all pages numbered and no author identification on the scripts or title page; a separate title page with author identification; and an introductory letter which includes name, address, phone number, e-mail address and a short biography to One Act Play Festival, c/o Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport WA 99156. Cost is $5 per script. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. mail@pendoreilleplayers.org, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Holy Names Music Center Band – Adult and adult beginner musicians are encouraged to participate in the orchestra, choir and bluegrass band through the New Horizons Program. Orchestra is Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; choir is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; bluegrass is Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Held at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25; scholarships available. (509) 326-9516, Suzanne@hnmc.org

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