AUDITIONS

“The Diary of Anne Frank” — Albany Civic Theater is inviting actors to audition for The Diary of Anne Frank at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, and 20 at Albany Civic Theater. Directed by Kay Roth, The Diary of Anne Frank is the gripping story of a teenage Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Europe during the Holocaust. First published in 1947, the diary has been translated into more than 67 languages and continues to inspire those who read it. Parts are available for four men, three women, two female teens, one male teen and three extras. Information: 541-928-4603 or http://albanycivic.org.

Eugene Symphony Chorus — 7 to 10 p.m., Feb. 12, Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The symphony is offering paid honorariums to winning applicants to sing in the April 10 production of “Daphnis and Chloe.” Audition participants should prepare a short art song, folk song, aria or musical theater piece with piano accompaniment (pianist is provided) and prepare to vocalize and sight-read. Rehearsals for the Symphony Chorus begin Wednesday, Feb. 27, and continue at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings through April 2. Dress rehearsals with orchestra occur on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. and April 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. The performance is on April 10 at 8 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only. Please contact operations director Erik Martin: 541-687-9487, ext. 102 or erik.martin@eugenesymphony.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS

“How To Get a Fall Festival Art Fair Booth” workshop — noon to 1 p.m., March 6, Corvallis Fall Festival Office, Suite 200, 760 S.W. Madison, Corvallis. Learn what it takes to jury for and have a successful booth at the Corvallis Fall Festival. Director Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock will talk to artists who would like more information about how to market their work at art fairs in general and Fall Festival specifically. To register for the workshop, call 752-9655 or e-mail director@corvallisfallfestival.com. To receive an application for the Corvallis Fall Festival, artists may send an self-addressed stamped envelope to: Corvallis Fall Festival, 760 S.W. Madison Ave., Suite 200, Corvallis, OR 97333, or download one at www.corvallisfallfestival.com. The Deadline for applications is May 1.

CLASSES

Beginning Swing — A five-week class in Beginning Swing will be offered 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 17 at the Corvallis Boys & Girls Club, 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd. Rotation is optional. More than 35 swing moves will be taught, including some intermediate ones; Fox-Trot and Waltz will also be covered. Instructors: Chris Roach and Sheila Seguin. All ages, couples and singles are welcome. Cost is $42 per person. Preregister at 754-5521.

Cuban Salsa — Registration is now open for Rumbanana’s February Cuban Salsa classes. Level 1 is on Tuesdays, Level 2 is on Mondays and Level 3/4 is on Thursdays. The full schedule and class information are available online; see www.rumbanana.org/classes/index.htm. To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to rumbanana@gmail.com.

Symphony saxophonist master class — 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, The Studio at The Hult Center. Internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist and Eugene Symphony guest artist James Carter will conduct a free master class while coaching three Eugene-area saxophone students who will each perform a prepared solo piece. The master class is free and open to the public.

ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION

333 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 917-7777 or

www.cityofalbany.net/parks.

Salsa Sizzle and Merengue, Too — 7:35 to 8:35 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 18-March 17, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E. All levels welcome; a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $45 for Albany residents, $60 for others.

Latin Moves — 8:35 to 9:35 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 18-March 17, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E. Learn the Rumba and Cha-Cha. All levels welcome; a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $45 for Albany residents, $60 for others.

East Coast Swing and Foxtrot — 8 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 19, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E. No experience necessary and a partner is not required. Cost: $60 for Albany residents, $80 for others.

Bellydancing — 6:35 to 7:35 p.m. (intermediate) and 7:40 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. (beginning), Thursdays, Feb. 21-March 20, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E. Cost: $48 for Albany residents, $63 for others.

Cool Cooking — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 12-March 4, Maple Lawn, 1950 Salem Ave. S.E. For ages 11 to 14. Cost: $35 for Albany residents, $50 for others, plus $7 supply fee.

Dancing with Style: Swing and Salsa — 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 13-March 5, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E. For ages 11 to 15. Cost: $35 for Albany residents, $50 for others.

Dancing with Smooth and Country Style — 4:20 to 5:05 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 13-March 5, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. For ages 11 to 14. Cost: $35 for Albany residents, $50 for others.

Rosie the Riveter 101 — 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 4 and 11, Rosie’s Clubhouse, 2265 Willamette Ave. N.E. For ages 11-13. Cost: $25 for Albany residents, $33 for others.

CONTEST

GLBT Play-A-Thon 2008, 3 to 5 p.m., Fox and Hounds Pub and Grille, 217 N.W. Second Ave., Portland. Twenty-four contestants participate in six different game stations (Jenga, Outburst, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Pictionary and Scrabble) with a time limit of 15 minutes per game station. Teams of two move through each of the six stations while volunteer “referees” track team scores throughout the event. Prizes awarded to the top three teams and the top two teams are invited to the Championship Play-a-thon on April 20. Registration fee: $20 per participant, benefits children’s charities. For information contact the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon: 503-222-7102 or www.ctfo.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Music scholarships — Student musicians who are high school seniors and live in Linn, Benton, or Lincoln counties, or music students from those counties who are already in college, may now apply for the Loene P. Guthrie Scholarship or the Dorothy May Jenks Scholarship. The deadline for applying is March 21. Auditions will be on Sunday, April 6, in Corvallis. Judges will grant from one to four awards, ranging from $1,000 to $500 each, depending on the qualifications and numbers of applicants.

The Guthrie Scholarship is awarded to encourage music teaching. The Jenks Scholarship is aimed at all music students, not just those who plan to teach. Loene P. Guthrie taught piano in Corvallis for more than 40 years. She established an endowment to begin after her death. Doris Scharpf of Albany established an endowment to create the Dorothy May Jenks Scholarship, to honor her dear friend who was a musician and active supporter of musical organizations in Albany. These endowments are managed by the Benton County Foundation, and the scholarship competition is administered by Oregon Music Teachers Association, Linn-Benton Chapter. Applications are available from Shirley Byrne. Call 757-8695 or e-mail sandjbyrne@comcast.net.