CASTING CALLS is a free listing of creative opportunities in our area that runs on a weekly Entertainment page. Items must include relevant dates to be run and MUST have an ending date. Items run as space allows. The deadline is the previous Thursday, by 8 a.m. Email is the best way to submit, features@recorder.com. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276.
ARTISTS
Greenfield Art Show: The Greenfield Local Cultural Council is calling for entries to its fourth annual artshow, “Changing.” Artists of all ages are encouraged to enter by Friday, Aug. 12. The council will accept painting, drawing, prints, wall-mounted mixed-media, video, and photography with the theme of changing. Each artist may submit up to two pieces. Apply online at greenfieldlocalculturalcouncil.org. Or contact Caitlin von Schmidt at 413-376-5050 or info@greenfieldlocalculturalcouncil.org. The show will be on display from September through December at GCTV, 39 Main St., with an opening on Friday, Sept. 2.
Scarecrow in the Park: This annual two-day event in Bernardston is looking for artists, crafters and others to participate. Oct. 22 and 23. For more information or to receive an application for booth space, email: scarecrowinthepark@gmail.com
AUDITIONS
Audition: Black Cat Theater holds auditions for its fall production of “Oliver.” For lead roles, 6 p.m. on Aug.16. For ensemble singers, 6 p.m. on Aug. 17. All Saints Church, 7 Woodbridge St., South Hadley. 413-563-6023. blackcattheater@gmail.com
Seniority Dance Company: Greenfield Senior Center invites dancers for the spring season. The company, directed by Kathy Steinem, is a high-quality, mixed-age adult group that performs a variety of dance styles. The group meets for class and rehearsals at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the center. Interested dancers, contact Kathy Dunn at the Greenfield Senior Center, 54 High St. (enter from Union Street). 772-1517, ext. 3, or email: kathyd@greenfield-ma.gov
Pioneer Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra: Auditions for interested young musicians from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Artspace, 15 Mill St. in Greenfield. Open to all string, wind, brass, percussion, piano, keyboard and harp players. Must be under age 20. Check audition requirements at: www.pvsoc.org. Audition fee is $20. Rehearsals are from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays during school year at Greenfield High School.
FILM
Pioneer Valley Transition Towns Film Festival: Scheduled for Nov. 4 at Greenfield Community College. Call for locally-made films on “How Our Communities Are Working Toward Sustainable Living.” Pioneer Valley residents or groups of residents of any age may participate. Submissions due Oct. 7. Mail two DVDs to: PVTTFF, c/o GCTV, P.O. Box 807, Greenfield, MA 01302.
SINGERS
Franklin County Community Chorus: Singers are invited to join the chorus. Directed by Paul J. Calcari. Quality chorus sings classical, folk, jazz, patriotic, light rock. Season begins Sept. 11. Guiding Star Grange. Chapman Street. 413-775-9384.
VENDORS
Montague Old Home Days: Vendors wanted for event Saturday, Aug. 20. For participation and information, call Peg Bridges at 413-367-2061.
The 5th Annual Mistletoe Mart & Craft Faire: Artists and crafters needed. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. James Episcopal Church in Greenfield. Contact Joan at dnjmckelvey@comcast.net or Jeanne at jeanne6040@gmail.com. www.saintjamesgreenfield.org
