Arts calendar

Auditions

Mystik Dream Dance Company Troupe – Saturday, 7 p.m., at Spokane’s School of Dance, 3309 W. Bismark Ave. Auditioners should prepare a 2- to 3-minute solo and bring a resume, recent picture and short essay explaining their love of belly dancing and why they wish to become a troupe member. No costumes or makeup; wear comfortable dance clothes. Call (509) 868-8171 or visit http://mystikdream.com to register and for more information.

“No Sex Please, We’re British” – Ignite! Community Theatre, Booklight Reader’s Theatre, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Performance dates: Nov. 7-9. Call (509) 993-6540, e-mail info@ignitetheatre.org or visit www.ignitetheatre.org.

“Madeline’s Christmas” – Spokane Children’s Theatre, Oct. 5, 2 p.m., and Oct. 6, 6 p.m., Saint Aloysius School, 611 E. Mission Ave. Needed: two women, one man, and 12 girls ages 7 and older. Auditioners should bring sheet music to perform a one-minute song from any musical, and wear comfortable dance clothes. Performance dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 13. Call (509) 328-4886 or visit www.spokanechildrenstheatre.org.

Kiwanis Oktoberfest – Performers needed to provide German-themed entertainment at Kiwanis Oktoberfest, Oct. 11 at Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 869-3018 to schedule an audition.

Christians Night Out – Christian vocalists, dancers, mimes and comedians needed for upcoming performances in Spokane. Call (509) 342-6446 or e-mail cnospokane@yahoo.com.

Classes and workshops

Christian Youth Theater – North Idaho – Fall theater arts classes for youth ages 6-18. Classes meet on Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m., at the Altar Church, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. All students will perform in “Showcase” on Nov. 11; students also are eligible to audition for “Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Call (208) 819-9281, e-mail cytnorthidaho@comcast.net, or visit www.cytnorthidaho.com to register and for more information.

Fun With The Brush – Sumi-e and Japanese calligraphy classes, Thursdays, through Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.; and 5:30-7 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Cost: $60 in advance or $15 per class. Registration forms available at both Spokane Art Supply stores. Call (509) 327-6622 or (509) 892-0353.

Opera Made Easy – Three-hour session will focus on the story and music of “La Traviata,” being performed by Coeur d’Alene’s Opera Plus on Sept. 26 and 28, with musical and DVD excerpts and discussion of the real-life character upon whom the opera is based. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Todd Lecture Hall, North Idaho College Library, Coeur d’Alene. Cost: $25; reservations encouraged. Call (208) 667-7507 or e-mail bobmb@roadrunner.com.

Acting Classes for Adults – For ages 18 and older, Saturdays, Sept. 27-Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, at Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Cost is $80. Contact Stefan Dreisbach-Williams, Director of Education, at (509) 325-2507, ext. 406, or Stefan@spokanecivictheatre.com.

Corbin Art Center Classes – Classes start the week of Sept. 28 at the center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Pregistration is required. Painting What You Feel in Pastels – Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25; Stained Glass – Foil Technique – Six-week class, begins Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m., $75; Stained Glass – Lead Technique – Five-week class, begins Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m., $65; Introduction to Matting – Sept. 29, 6-8:30 p.m., $20; Italic Calligraphy– Five-week class, begins Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45; Painting with Oils – Seven-week class, begins Oct. 1, noon-3 p.m. $69; Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Writer’s Workshop – Six-week class, begins Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $52; Super Power Photo Short – Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m., $27; Camera Basics – Seven-week class, begins Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $59; Pastels, A Beginner’s Guide to Basics – Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25; Watercolor Basics – Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $32. Call (509) 625-6677 for more information; call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.

Arts Alliance Fall Classes – Now enrolling for classes beginning Sept. 29, through Oct. 30. Youth Classes – For ages 6-16; Drawing Techniques and Beginning Drama, Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m.; Intermediate Drama, Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.; Children’s Choir, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.; Wool Felt Handcrafting, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Adult Classes – For ages 17 and over; Drawing Techniques, Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Handbuilding Ceramic Vessels, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon; Continuing Pottery Wheel (studio pass included), Mondays, 6-8 p.m.; Jewelry Silversmithing, Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Exploring Acrylics, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Photography Techniques, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.; Pottery Wheel Basics, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon; Theatre Improv and Scene Study, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Watercolor Painting, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Facial Care Products, Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; Beginning Stained Glass, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Advanced Stained Glass Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m.; Workshops – Etched Glass Barware, Oct. 6, 5:30-8 p.m.; Stained Glass Photo Frame, Oct. 13 and 20, 5:30-8 p.m.; Furry Kids’ Costumes, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pine Needle Baskets, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Glass Nugget Jewelry, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m. Call (208) 265-4303, visit www.artsalliance.info/classes.html or e-mail artsalliance@sandpoint.net.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop – Adult art workshop at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and 2-4:30 p.m. The morning workshop will focus on flowers and birds, and the afternoon session will focus on bamboo and pandas. Cost is $65 per session or $110 for both, ($60 or $100 for museum members); includes supplies. Registration deadline: Sept. 26, 5 p.m. Call (509) 456-3931 or visit www.northwestmuseum.org to register and for more information.

Drawing and Painting Classes – Ongoing classes offered by The Inland Northwest Drawing School, for children, teens, and adults. Classes begin the week of Oct. 6; cost is $60-$80 per month, and includes supplies. Call (509) 230-1880 or visit www.indrawschool.com.

Side Steps Jump Rope Team – Deborah’s Jump Rope Academy, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite 5, is offering training classes Oct. 7-Nov. 18, followed by auditions Nov. 25. Cost: $65. Preregistration required by Oct. 1. Call (509) 869-3018 to register and for more information.

“October Delights” – For children in grades 2-7, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, Wash. Students will celebrate the season by making a clay marionette skeleton and a drawing of a haunted house. Cost is $23, includes materials. Preregistration required by Oct. 6. Call (509) 229-3414 or visit www.ArtisanBarn.org.

Beginning Watercolor Class – For new or inexperienced painters, including basic composition, brush techniques and use of color, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 (limited to 20 participants). Watercolor Color Workshop – For intermediate/advanced painters, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $50. Both workshops will be held at Latah County Fairgrounds, 4-H Building, 1021 Harold St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 892-8031 to register and for more information.

Meetings

Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 924-4571.

Call for artists

Ferris High School’s 16th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair – Seeking artists and craft vendors to participate in the fall show on Oct. 11 to benefit the Class of 2009 Senior All-Nighter. Cost is $40 per space. Registration deadline is Sept. 27. Call (509) 534-2658 or e-mail traci4262.com for an application and more information.

Young People’s Arts Festival – The Moscow Arts Commission is seeking artists who are interested in teaching at the Young People’s Arts Festival, held Nov. 8 for youth grades pre-K-6. Applications available at www.moscow-arts.org; due by 5 p.m., Oct. 10. All mediums welcome. Contact Gina at (208) 883-7036 or gbaldwin@ci.moscow.id.us.

War on Want – Art exhibit to benefit Volunteers of America and Union Gospel Mission, Oct. 27-Nov. 25 at Spokane Falls Community College. Limited to one donated submission per artist; canvas must measure 8 inches by 10 inches (available at cost at Spokane Art Supply). Delivery dates: Oct. 20-25. Call Tom O’Day at (509) 533-3746.

Japan Week 2009 Flyer – The Japanese Cultural Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is accepting designs for this year’s flyer. Designs can be any Japanese theme and must be two colors only: black and another color of the artist’s choice. Artwork must be submitted by Nov. 28 to The Japanese Cultural Center, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road, Spokane 99224. Winning artist will receive $100. Call (509) 328-2971 or e-mail jcc@mfwi.org.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking visual and performing artists and musicians who are looking for studio space and/or are interested in teaching classes at the Uniontown, Wash., facility. “Open Studio” is held the fourth Saturday of the month, 1-4 p.m., for ages 16 and older; free, artists bring their own supplies and work individually. Call (509) 229-3655, e-mail info@artisanbarn.org or visit www.artisanbarn.org.

On Sacred Grounds Art and Book Gallery – Seeking visual artists for gallery showings in December, February and April at 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Work in any medium is welcome. Call Elaine at (509) 747-6294 to schedule an appointment; be prepared to bring a CD of work or current portfolio. New artists also welcome.

Community-Minded Television – Seeking submissions of visual art and original music for broadcast on Comcast community cable channel 14. All contributors will be credited. Deliver digital files on CDs or DVDs to Community-Minded Enterprises, 25 W. Main Ave.; no e-mailed materials accepted. Contact Jill Johnson at (509) 444-3381 or jillj@community-minded.org.

Northwest Artist Cooperative – The gallery is seeking new members in various categories, including oil, acrylic, pastel, sculpture, and stained and blown glass. Guest artists and new members are needed for innovative 3-D work. Call Denise at (208) 664-2145 or visit www.nwartists.net for more information.

Art Works Gallery – The cooperative gallery in Sandpoint is seeking new artist members. Call (208) 263-2642.

Colville Arts Foundation – Artists and crafters are needed to provide work for display at Colville City Hall and the Colville Chamber of Commerce. Artists must install their own exhibit and no commissions are taken. Call (509) 684-3002.

Pottery Place Plus – Artisans’ retail cooperative seeking applications for guest artists and new members. Call Jan at (509) 220-5706 or Nan at (509) 710-0362.

Call for volunteers

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture – Seeking volunteers to assist as museum tour guides; requirements include an enjoyment of children, flexibility, and a commitment of nine to 12 hours per month during the academic year. Full training and staff support provided. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Contact David Brum at (509) 363-5324 or davidb@northwestmuseum.org.

Call for writers

Lost Horse Press – Seeking submissions of poetry by and for those who have undergone violations of human rights as well as poetry that presents a larger vision of human rights. Send no more than three poems to: Human Rights Anthology, Lost Horse Press, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 30, 2009, and should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a cover letter. Call (208) 255-4410, e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com, or visit www.losthorsepress.org.

Crime/Mystery Stories – Dark City Books is seeking crime and mystery stories set in Spokane for a 2009 publication. Stories should be 1,000 to 10,000 words. Submissions can be mailed to Dark City Books, 1314 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 2-120, Spokane, WA 99202, or e-mailed to darkcitybooks@darkcitybooks.com.

Call for volunteers

Colville Valley Performing Arts Association – Volunteers are needed to book acts, schedule artists and negotiate fees. Call Karen at (509) 684-5687.