AUDITIONS

ACT seeks c-a-s-t for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee” — Auditions for Albany Civic Theater’s production of William
Finn’s musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” will
be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at the theater, 111
First Ave. W, Albany. Performances will be held Feb. 18 through
March 12. Information: director Mat Genuser,
hoggadogga@gmail.com.

Pentacle Theatre seeks tenants for “RENT” — Auditions for
Pentacle Theatre’s production of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer
Prize-winning “RENT” will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 11 in the
theater’s lobby, 324 52nd Ave. N.W., Salem. “RENT” follows a year
in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village.
Auditioners are asked to select a song, no more than five minutes
in length, that is similar in style to the music in “RENT” while
also showcasing vocal abilities. No a capella singing will be
allowed. Audition forms are available at www.pentacletheatre.org.
Please bring a current photograph attached to the completed form.
Information: director Robert Salberg, audition4RENT@yahoo.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS

da Vinci Film Festival issues open call for entries — Entry
deadlines are Nov. 30 (regular entry), Jan. 15 (late entry) and
Feb. 10 (extended entry). The da Vinci Film Festival seeks
submissions for its 2011 program, to be held July 15-17 during
Corvallis’ da Vinci Days. The festival welcomes filmmakers of all
ages and abilities, including professional filmmakers and new
artists. Short films will be accepted in the following categories:
Documentary, Narrative, Animation, Experimental and Young
Filmmakers (middle- and high school). Young Documentary films must
be 90 minutes or less, filmmaker entries must be 10 minutes or
less, and all other categories must be under 30 minutes. Film
submissions are to be made via Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com),
an online service for film festivals. Information: 541-757-6363 or
www.davincidays.org.

OpenLens Film Festival seeks entries — Submission deadline is
Dec. 1. The Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts in Eugene seeks
entries for its seventh annual OpenLens Short/Film Video
Competition. Screening and an awards ceremony will take place
during the three-day OpenLens Festival in late January. Entries are
accepted from film and video artists residing in Oregon. Categories
include but are not limited to narrative, documentary, animation
and experimental. Film/video submissions are limited in length to
15 minutes or less. DIVA is also accepting five-minute films for
its Youth Visions Projectís Teen Video Challenge 2011., open to all
Lane County youths aged 13-18 This yearís theme is ìComplaints and
Excuses.î Information: http://openlens.proscenia.net (Open Lens
Film Festival) or http://openlens.proscenia.net/02YV/index.htm
(Teen Video Challenge).

Giustina Gallery seeks art for cultural art show — Submission
deadline is 4 p.m. Dec. 15. All artists are encouraged to submit
their work for the second annual Cultural Art Show, featuring
Russian art. The exhibit will run Jan. 11 through Feb. 14 in the
Giustina Gallery on the Oregon State University campus. An artists
reception is scheduled for Jan. 14. Prospectus and submission forms
are available at http://oregonstate.edu/lasells/gallery.

Nature of Words issues call for 2011 writing competition —
Submission deadline is June 10, 2011. The Nature of Words is
accepting entries for the 2011 Rising Star Creative Writing
Competition, which welcomes entries in fiction, literary
nonfiction, nature essay and poetry in three age categories: 15-18,
19-25 and 25-plus. Each entry should include a short biographical
statement and cover sheet and be submitted to
risingstar@thenatureofwords.org. Information: 541-647-2233 or
www.thenatureofwords.org.

Music scholarships available to students — Applications must be
postmarked by March 19, 2011. Two scholarships of up to $1,000 each
are available to music students graduating from Linn, Benton or
Lincoln County high schools in the spring of 2011, or to graduates
of these schools currently studying music at an institution of
higher learning. The Loene P. Guthrie scholarship is for students
looking to become teachers of music, while the Dorothy May Jenks
scholarship is for students who wish to study music in college, but
not necessarily become teachers. Eligible applicants will be asked
to interview and perform informally on April 2 in Benton Hall on
the Oregon State University campus. Applications may be obtained
from high school or college music teachers. Information: Shirley
Byrne, 541-757-8695 or sandjbyrne@comcast.net.

Mid-Valley Video Festival seeks entries — The eighth Mid-Valley
Video Festival is now accepting submissions in the following
categories: narrative fiction/nonfiction, documentary, music video,
animation or other. Entries will be professionally judged on
creative and technical merits, and prizes will be awarded for the
best film in each category. All accepted entries will be shown at
the festival, held Feb. 24-26, 2011, at Northern Lights Theatre Pub
in Salem. Filmmakers are encouraged to enter online at
www.mvvfest.org and send a $20 registration fee with their film to
mvvfest, 335 Grove St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301. Information: Ross
Swartzendruber, 503-364-1403 or ross@mvvfest.org.

CALYX now accepting submissions — Submission deadline is Dec.
31. CALYX, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women is now
accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction and creative
nonfiction. Please send up to six poems or 2,500 words of prose, a
self-addressed stamped envelope, and a short bio to CALYX Journal,
P.O. Box B, Corvallis, OR 97339. Guidelines/information:
www.calyxpress.org/submission.

City of Albany and Albany Area Arts Commission seek exhibit
proposals — The City of Albany and the Albany Arts Commission
invite individual artists, guilds and groups to submit proposals
for use of rotating exhibit space at Albany City Hall and Albany
Public Library. City Hall exhibits rotate monthly and library
exhibits rotate bi-monthly. Exhibits are currently being scheduled
for 2011. Information: Tari Hayes, 541-917-7778 or
www.cityofalbany.net/artscommission.

Eugene Symphony announces 2010-11 Young Artists Competition —
The Eugene Symphony is now accepting entries for the 2010-11 Young
Artists Competition, which is open to Oregon residents of Linn,
Benton, Douglas or Lane counties under the age of 18. The
preliminary round will be held April 2, with the final round
scheduled for April 9. E-mail Operations and Education Director
Chris Collins at chris.collins@eugenesymphony.org for approval of
music before submitting a registration form. Information:
www.eugenesymphony.org.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

“Just for Fun Piano” (ages 16 and up) — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec.
4, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn to play favorite songs
without years of lessons. Designed for beginners and seasoned
players. Instructor: Donn Rochlin. Cost: $90, which includes a book
and CD. Information: 541-917-4841.

Wreath-making class — 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E.
Hwy. 20, Corvallis. Learn hands-on how to make your own holiday
wreath. All the materials will be provided to make a beautiful
wreath for decoration. Participants must preregister. Cost: $25 per
wreath. Information: 541-753-6601 or www.garlandnursery.com.

Cuban salsa (beginner) — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 4-25,
Impulse Bar Grill, 1425 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. No
experience or partner necessary. Cost: $40 per person. Information:
www.rumbanana.org.

CORVALLIS PARKS AND RECREATION

1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive

Information: 541-766-6918

or www.corvallis.or.us.

Thanksgiving cooking demonstration (18 and up) — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
NOv. 23, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis.
Come and learn a new take on some old Thanksgiving sides with chef
Bre Huffman. The demonstration is free, but preregistration is
required.

Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobblers 1K — 8 a.m. Nov. 25, Osborn
Aquatic Center, 1940 N.W. Highland Drive, Corvallis. The 5K course
is a flat and fast jaunt through the neighborhoods surrounding the
center. Free event shirt included with registration. Little
Gobblers 1K: $12 preregistration, $15 day of race. Turkey Trot 5K:
$5 preregistration, $35 day of race.

ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION

333 Broadalbin St. S.W.

Information: 541-917-7777

or www.cityofalbany.net/parks.

TOURS/TRIPS

November trips and tours — Albany Parks Recreation has
spots available on upcoming trips and tours. All tours depart from
the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W., Albany. Fees cover
only items listed; space is limited and preregistration is
required. Information: 541-917-7760 or
www.albanyparksandrecreation.org.

• Washington Square holiday shopping, Beaverton (Nov. 30): The
mall includes a variety of stores from Nordstrom’s, Pottery Barn
and Macy’s to Chico’s, J. Crew and Made in Oregon. Play
holiday-themed games on board the bus for gifts and prizes. Cost:
$18 Albany residents, $24 nonresidents.

• Kristinkindel Market, Mount Angel (Dec. 4): Traditional
European holiday market in the streets of Mount Angel. Local
restaurants offer traditional foods and “gluhwein,” the traditional
German hot spiced wine. Cost: $17 Albany residents, $22
nonresidents; covers transportation only.

• Zoo Lights and P.F. Chang’s, Portland (Dec. 14): Zoo Lights at
the Oregon Zoo includes more than 200 animated animals. Dinner
follows at P.F. Chang’s. Cost: $28 Albany residents, $37
nonresidents; covers Zoo Lights admission and transportation.

• Miracle of Lights and Old Spaghetti Factory, Portland (Dec.
21): The Queen Anne Victorian mansion’s annual “Miracle of a
Million Lights” is a Portland tradition. Dinner on your own at the
Old Spaghetti Factory. Cost: $20 Albany residents, $26
nonresidents; covers transportation and mansion admission.

JOIN IN

Lebanon Chamber Orchestra seeks members — The decade-old Lebanon
Chamber Orchestra, directed by Jean Marshall, practices from 7 to 8
p.m. Mondays at Lebanon High School, 1700 S. Fifth St., Lebanon.
There is no fee to join the 31-member volunteer orchestra, which is
in particular need of violins this fall. The next concert will be
held Dec. 2 at the high school and will feature classical work and
carols. Information: Jean Marshall, 541-451-3649.

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa (Heart of the Valley) Hula Halau seeks
dancers — Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Hula Halau holds hula classes for
women over the age of 14 every Monday at the First Baptist Church,
125 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. Hula basics class begins at 6 p.m.,
with an intermediate class scheduled for 7 p.m. No audition
necessary. Cost: $5 per class; the first class is free.
Information: Barb Landau, 541-908-9190 or
www.corvallishula.com.

Corvallis New Horizons Band — An all-inclusive group under the
direction of Ephraim Hackett. New Horizons seeks adults in the
Albany, Philomath, Corvallis, Lebanon, Alsea and surrounding areas
to learn — or relearn — any concert band instrument. The fall
session began Sept. 9. Rehearsals are held from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
every Thursday at the Stoneybrook Village Clubhouse opposite
Stoneybrook Lodge, 4700 S.W. Hollyhock Circle, Corvallis.
Information: Ofer Heyman, 541-231-0052.

Lebanon Community Chorus begins new season ó The Lebanon
Community Chorus welcomes all singers for the 2010-11 concert
season. Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in the choir room at
Lebanon High School, 1700 S. Fifth St., Lebanon. Directed by Kevin
Wong, the “Winter Classical” concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 9,
will feature Mozart’s “Regina Coeli” and Haydn’s “Te Deum,”
accompanied by the Amici String Quartet. No auditions are required,
and the Latin text will be taught to the group. Information:
541-451-8555, ext. 1077.

Willamette Valley Concert Band seeks musicians — The Willamette
Valley Concert Band is starting its 2010-11 season, and musicians
are invited to join. Two-hour rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays beginning Sept. 9 in the band room of South Albany High
School, 3705 Columbus St. S.E., Albany. Instrumentalists with
previous high school or college band experience may participate. No
formal auditions are required. Information: conductor Richard
Sorenson, 503-838-3474, or assistant director Christine Barreto,
541-451-2791.

Corvallis Community Choir — Fall term rehearsals have begun,
running every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. New
members are welcome. This is a mixed-voice choir open to anyone who
wants to sing, regardless of musical experience. No audition is
needed, no memorization is required, and no music training is
necessary, although it is helpful. CCC offers free performances at
assisted living homes and community events throughout the year.
Choir director: Shayne Flock. Accompanist: Beth Atchley. Cost: $50
per 12-week term; some scholarships are available. Information:
Jerry Hull, 541-231-7937 or http://corvalliscommunitychoir.us.

Travel Oregon seeks appetites for Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast
contest — Travel Oregon invites foodies to dig, gather and forage
for the Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast, a statewide excursion with 10 of
the state’s top chefs as guides. One lucky ìepi-tourianî will win a
four-day, three-night Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast. To enter, create
an itinerary of your choosing from a variety of Oregon culinary
destinations and submit in 25 words or less what makes Oregon the
perfect place for a Wanderfeast. A randomly selected winner will
have the opportunity to bring three friends or family members on a
culinary adventure. The prize includes the chosen itinerary,
airfare on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and lodging by Best Western.
Information: www.traveloregon.com/bounty.

O.K. Chorale — The O.K. Chorale welcomes new singers into its
four-part gospel/good-time chorus of retirees who perform for
care-center residents in Albany and Corvallis. The group practices
at 10 a.m. Mondays September through May in the choir room at the
First Baptist Church, 125 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. Coffee follows.
Information: Ron or Colene Voll, 541-745-5122, or
vollheim@hotmail.com.

The Timberhill Place Recorder Society — The society invites new
members to join in at 10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning March 2 at
Timberhill Place, 989 N.W. Spruce Ave., Corvallis. Admission is
free; newcomers are welcome. Information: Colene Voll,
541-745-5122, or vollheim@hotmail.com.

FUNDRAISERS

Entertainment books now available — Entertainment books for 2011
are on sale at Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave., N.W., Albany.
The books feature discounts from local businesses, including
50-percent deals at area restaurants and hotels. Cost: $25; a
portion of the proceeds benefit Senior Center programs and
services. Information: 541-917-7760.

Cookie Cards available to benefit Albany Parks Recreation
programs ó Albany Parks Recreation is offering VIP Cookie
Cards as a fundraiser for its children, youth and family
programming, which includes Maple Lawn Preschool and the Childrenís
Performing Arts Series. The card entitles the user to order a tub
of cookie dough from www.crazyaboutcookies.com and have it
delivered. It also entitles the user to six free garlic rolls every
time he or she purchases a large whole pizza from PizzAmore through
Feb. 2011. Cost: $10; cards are available at the Albany Parks
Recreation office, 333 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information:
Debbi Richards, 541-917-7755 or
debbi.richards@cityofalbany.net.