Audtions, competitions and more
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce sponsors a student art contest with a "Save the Environment" theme. Contest open to students in grades K-12 and must be on an 11" X 14" white poster board. Division winners get a "goodie basket" and get their work displayed during Geneva's Swedish Days. Drop off deadline is today at 8 S. Third St., Geneva. Call (630) 232-6060 for more information.
Alma Dance Company seeks professional dancers with strong classical training to perform in its annual production of "Frankenstein Ballet." Auditions are 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson St., Chicago. Visit almadance.org or call (847) 784-8842.
Fox Country Players has auditions for the melodrama "Miner's Daughter" and the Disney musical "Beauty and the Beast" at 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at Plano High School, 704 W. Abe St., Plano. Call (630) 553-5616 or (630) 273-2564.
The 44th Chicago International Film Festival is now accepting entries in the following competitive categories: feature film, documentary, short and student productions. Postmark deadline is July 1 for regular entry and July 31 for late entry. Visit chicagofilmfestival.com for eligibility requirements and more information.
The deadline for the Port Clinton Film Festival has been extended to June 30. Short films of any genre are sought. Visit portclintonfilmfest.com.
The New Classic Singers seeks new members for its 2008-09 season. Auditions in all vocal parts for the 36-voice chorus are by appointment-only on June 25 at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 942-3008 for an appointment.
The Grounded Theatre has auditions for Neil Simon's comedy "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at 6 p.m. June 25 at Von Heidecke's School of the Chicago Festival Ballet, 1239 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Auditions are cold readings from the script. Visit groundedtheatre.org for more information.
The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission seeks artists to display their work in August's outdoor "Alley of Art" show. There are cash prizes available. Call (847) 363-3573 for more information or e-mail a Web link of an online portfolio to elginarts@gmail.com.
Art in Your Eye seeks entries for its second annual "Art in Your Ear" songwriting contest to be held on Aug. 2 in Batavia's East Side Community Center. Entries must be postmarked by July 15 with $20 fee per song. More information can be found at artinyoureye.com.
TownSquare Players is accepting applications for the positions of producer and artistic director through June 24 for its fall production of the 1940s comedy "Harvey." Visit tspinc.org.
The Volo Bog State Natural Area is sponsoring a summer bog art show in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Friends of Volo Bog and the 50th anniversary of The Nature Conservatory's purchase of the bog. Artwork centered around the representation or theme of bogs are accepted. Call (815) 344-1294.
The Democratic Party of DuPage County is sponsoring an essay and poster contest for K-12 DuPage County students. Entries are due June 30 and must be sent to 1000-7 Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Visit dupagedemocrats.com for the entry topic and more information.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has auditions for 12 highly trained dancers with strong acting ability to appear in its season opener of Massenet's "Manon." Rehearsals begin Aug. 25 with 11 performances from Sept. 27 through Oct. 31. Auditions are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23 and are by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be seen. Call (312) 827-3567.
Batavia's Art In Your Eye Festival is seeking entries for the juried City Hall Art Exhibit. Artists may submit up to three works. The entry form and $15 fee must be postmarked by June 23. Visit artinyoureye.com for more information or call (630) 482-9157.
The Third Coast International Audio Festival collaborates and the San Francisco Prelinger Library invite the public to produce short audio stories that include the voice of stranger. Submissions are accepted through Aug. 3. Visit thirdcoastfestival.org for more information.
The After Hours Film Society invites students to participate in the 6th Annual Student Short Film and Video Festival. Eligible entries must be 30 minutes or less and submitted on -inch VHS or DVD by June 30. There is a $20 entry fee. Visit afterhoursfilmsociety.com or call (630) 534-4528.
The American Society of Artists seeks area artists to exhibit in a Wilmette show at Edens Plaza during July 19-20. Visit americansocietyofartists.org.
Expressions of Courage sponsors a national poster contest around the issue of epilepsy. Entries are being accepted through July 17. Visit expressionsofcourage.com.