Best Teen Chef Competition - 2/29/07
Now in its ninth year, the Best Teen Chef Competition awards more than $250,000 in tuition scholarships to The Art Institutes schools to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada interested in pursuing a career in the fast growing culinary industry. In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2008, the first place winner in the national competition, in partnership with Food Network, will be an "Intern for a Day" at the Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a tour of the Food Network Studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks. Enter online at www.artinstitutes.edu/btc by February 8, 2008. Deadline for entries to be received into the competition at The Art Institute of Tucson is February 29, 2008. Contact Bill Sy, Director of Culinary Arts, bsy@aii.edu or 520-318-2700 at The Art Institute of Tucson or visit www.artinstitutes.edu/btc.

C.A.S.T. - Clean and Sober Theatre Seeks Youth Impacted by Addiciton for Auditions - Ongoing
This live multicultural theatre troupe is seeking youth ages 13-23 who have been impacted by addiction, their own or that of a family member or friend, to reenact their personal stories on stage as part of a substance abuse prevention and peer education program for youth. C.A.S.T. members receive intensive training in acting and methods of peer education, rehearsing 12-16 hours per week, and preforming 1 to 3 shows per week beginning in the fall. C.A.S.T. members are paid for rehearsals and performances. Audition interview are held by appointment. For more information or an audition appointment call 628-3362 or email sarnold@compasshc.org.

Teen Theater - Ongoing
Our Family is looking for young people age 13-20 to participate in Teen Theater. Teen Theater performances help young people recognize rape and unsafe relationships, and work to stamp out common myths. Each performance encourages audiences to speak out against relationship violence and provides resources and contact information for those who need help. No previous acting experience is required--just a desire to learn and serve the community. The group gives about 20 performances per year and has one three-hour rehearsal each week. Call (520) 323-1708 ext. 120 for an application and audition times.

Event Calendars on the Web:

The Freechild Project (http://www.freechild.org/national_media_outlets.htm#festivals): This page lists film festivals happening all over the country – check it out to see if there’s anything happening in your area.

AZ StarNet Calendar (www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines): A calendar of all kinds of activities for the whole family here in Tucson.