Auditions start Saturday for Pop Star USA

Auditions begin Saturday for Pop Star USA, a local singing talent competition that could earn the winner a trip to audition for “American Idol.” The auditions will be Saturday, next Sunday and July 16 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. Performers must be at least age 16 and will sing a cappella for up to a minute before a panel of three judges.

A semifinal competition will be July 21 at CenterStage, with the finals July 30 at a location to be announced. The winner, if 25 or younger, will receive a round-trip ticket and two-day hotel stay to a national “American Idol” audition, plus studio recording time. (If 26 or older, and ineligible for “Idol,” other prizes will be awarded in addition to studio time.)

Entry fee is $35. Forms are available at CenterStage or can be downloaded from www.uspopstar.com. For more information, see the Web site or call (509) 216-2106.

Auditions

InterPlayers will hold auditions for its 2004-05 season on Aug. 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the theater, 174 S. Howard St.

Productions include “Painting Churches,” “Dracula,” “Inspecting Carol,” “True West,” “Othello” and “A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking,” plus one play to be announced. InterPlayers, a paid, professional theater, is seeking an all-community cast for “Inspecting Carol” in particular.

Auditioners should prepare two contrasting monologues, one classical and one contemporary, not to exceed five minutes total (and not from any of the shows listed above). Callbacks will be Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m., and rehearsals begin Aug. 9.

For an audition appointment, call 455-7529.

Seeking artists

Submissions are being accepted for this year’s Betty Bowen Memorial Award, administered by the Seattle Art Museum.

Artists working in any medium who live in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are eligible for the award. The winner receives a cash prize, to be determined.

Entry deadline is July 30. For complete rules, see www.seattleartmuseum.org/bettybowen/ or call (206) 654-3131.

Classes and workshops

“ Summer Saturdays at the MAC run through Aug. 28 from noon to 3 p.m., at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Family make-and-take activities for the entire family, associated with MAC summer exhibits, include making an “eye of God” or tissue flower; decorating an American Indian parfleche bag; building a clay coil pot; designing a Victorian calling card; and creating a sculpture from recycled materials. Participation is included in the regular museum fee. Call 363-5330 for more information.

The museum also is offering Just for Kids: Celebrate Ceramics This Summer for ages 5-12 on Friday and July 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. The program combines a gallery tour and a studio project. Cost is $5 per session, which includes supplies. Preregistration is required by calling 363-5328.

“ Colville Arts Foundation is offering life-drawing workshops on Sundays, July 11 through Aug. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at 287 E. Astor in Colville. The noninstructed class features live models and is open to artists at all levels. Cost is $6.25 per hour. For information call (509) 685-0575.

“ Corbin Art Center is offering the following classes for children Monday through Friday beginning July 12 at the center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Each costs $20. Preregistration is required by calling 625-6200:

Craft Time for ages 3-5, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Wildlife Drawing for ages 6-11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sea Creatures for ages 3-5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Clay Works for ages 3-5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Music and More for ages 3-5, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Nature’s Art for ages 6-11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Creative Drawing for ages 3-5, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Woodcrafts for ages 6-11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The center also is offering a Teen Jewelry class for teens and adults on July 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost is $12.

“ A Sing From the Heart Vocal Mini-Camp for ages 7-12 will be July 12-15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $86. Background cassettes or CDs (homemade or karaoke) are required. For information call 625-6200.

“ Spokane Civic Theatre’s “I Can Act” drama camp for ages 7-9 will run daily July 12-15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $49. Call 325-1413 for more information.