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AUDITIONS

“Cabaret” — 7 p.m. Jan 12 for vocals and dance, Jan. 13 for readings, callbacks Jan. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave., Albany. Actors 18 and over. Plan to attend all three nights. Actors should prepare a one-minute vocal audition piece. Bring sheet music for pianist. Casting eight men and seven women, ages 18-80. Information: leah.burgy@oregonstate.edu.

“Death of a Salesman” — 1 p.m. Nov. 22, Pentacle Theatre Lobby, 324 N.W. 52nd Ave., Salem. The director is looking for 14 people, male and female, between the ages of 25 and 70. Information: 503-485-4300.

Monterey Jazz Festival — The Next Generation Festival is now accepting applications from middle school, high school, conglomerate, and college big bands; high school combos and vocal jazz ensembles; and from college vocal jazz ensembles. Applications will be considered now through Jan. 23. Information: montereyjazzfestival.org.

“Seussical” — By appointment, 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21, Pentacle Rehearsal Space, 145 N.E. Liberty St., Salem. Please come with a memorized one-minute Dr. Seuss or other children’s poem that represents the character you’re auditioning for. Must be sung with accompaniment. Accompanist and CD player provided. Information: seussaudition@yahoo.com.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Painting and drawing — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15, 340 Second St., Corvallis. Class will cover all forms of painting and drawing, including oils, acrylic, watercolor and pen. Limited to eight students. Cost. $35. Information: 552-0126.

Bulgarian cooking — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Learn to make traditional “banista” from a Bulgarian cook. Limited space. Cost: $3. Information: 754-7225.

ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION

333 Broadalbin St. S.W., Albany. Information: 917-7777 or www.cityofalbany.net/parks.

Country Western dance — 8 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 through Dec. 15, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E., Albany. During this five-week class, students will learn some basic turns and footwork. Cost: $45 for Albany residents, otherwise $60.

“Salsa Sizzle” — 8 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 through Dec. 17, Communicating Vessels Center, 238 Third Ave. S.E., Albany. All levels welcome. Cost: $45 for Albany residents, otherwise $60.

CORVALLIS PARKS AND RECREATION

1310 S.W. Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. Information: 766-6918 or www.ci.corvallis.or.us:

Learn to draw — 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23, Tunison Community Room, 365 S.W. Tunison Ave., Corvallis. No experience or “talent” required. Mark Allison demonstrates techniques for understanding the way artists see. Cost: $30 for Corvallis residents, otherwise $38.

Veganize your cookbook — 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Walnut Community Room, 950 N.W. Fair Oaks Drive, Corvallis. Learn tips to make all your favorite recipes cholesterol-free. Take-home resources will be available. Cost: $10.

JOIN IN

Knitting and language exchange — 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 and 25, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Join other knitters to share knitting and foreign languages. Information: 754-7225.

International board game night — 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 S.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Play board games from many different countries. Bring games from your country. Hot spiced cider and international snacks. Information: 754-7225.

National geography awareness week information fair — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Corvallis Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center and the OSU International Cultural Services Program will host a geography fair with information tables about many places in the world. Information: 754-0162.

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