Arts calendar

Auditions

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: three women and three men appearing between their mid-20s and late 40s. (509) 325-2507, www.spokanecivictheatre.com

“Crimes of the Heart” – North Idaho College, Monday, 6-8:30 p.m. in Boswell Hall Room 001; Tuesday, 4-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. at Molstead Library, Todd Lecture Hall. Needed: four women, mid to late 20s/early 30s; and two men, one mid-20s and one early 30s. (208) 769-3220, www.nic.edu

The R.I.O.T. (Revolution to Inspire Our Theatres) – This ensemble group working to inspire arts appreciation among youth and young adults is seeking singers and dancers ages 18-25. Auditions are Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. (accompanist provided). (509) 385-9028, dontstopbelievin2010@yahoo.com

All American Kids Red, White & Blue – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 6-11. Use patriotic colors and create fun art projects with paint, paper, beads and more. Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $29. www.spokaneparks.org, (509) 625-6200

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

Greencastle Soap Making Class – 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. Two-part classes are Friday, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; or Dec. 1-2, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $55 for each two-part session (includes equipment and supplies). Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. Classes fill quickly and must be prepaid. (509) 466-7223, www.greencastlesoap.com

Wrapped Up! – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation, for ages 7-13. Make a candy tumbler, a Ball O Life and a lantern for those hard-to-shop-for people. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. Cost is $19. www.spokaneparks.org, (509) 625-6200

Corbin Kids Half-Day Camps – Fun art projects and games for children ages 6-11. Dragons: Dreadful or Delightful, Nov. 18; Wizards Day, Nov. 19; Magical Creatures, Nov. 22; Mystery … Solve It, Nov. 23; Tournament Day, Nov. 24. Held 1-4:30 p.m. each day at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $18 per day. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Mom and Me: Turkey Gobbler – Children ages 2-4 and their parents create a feathered turkey together. Nov. 19 or 20, 9:30-11 a.m. at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $12. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

Mom and Me: Wire Wrapped Ring and Pendant – Girls ages 8-12 and their mothers will learn wire shaping techniques to create jewelry with wire and beads. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-noon at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Cost is $15. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

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 Monday. (509) 230-3747, (509) 456-5190, mvsnipes@comcast.net, www.japanweekspokane.com

Fiber and Fabric Demonstration Day – Anyone who would like to share a fiber and fabric skill – knitting, quilting, spinning, weaving or other arts – with the public is invited to come to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., from 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 20. To reserve space, contact David Townsend, Communications Coordinator, at (208) 769-2315, ext. 426 or e-mail dtownsend@cdalibrary.org.

Palouse Juried Art Show – Open to all artists and media. Work must be the original creation and composition of the artist submitting it. Entry fee is $20 for adults, $5 for students (covers up to four images). Entries are accepted between Dec. 1-31 by e-mail at onsacredgroundsrising@gmail.com or on a labeled CD or thumb drive mailed to 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford, WA 99036 (do not send original art). (509) 747-6294, www.onsacredgrounds.com

Two By Two Small Scale Ceramic Sculpture Biennial – Juried exhibition focusing on contemporary ceramic sculpture, open to national and international artists. Entry deadline is Dec. 10. A complete prospectus with exhibition and entry information can be downloaded at www.ewu.edu/CALE/Programs/Art/ Gallery/Prospectus.xml, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Gallery of Art, Art Building 140, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 99004-2401. (509) 359-6651