Huron Valley Council for the Arts (HVCA) and Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education co-host the third annual finals of “Got Talent?” an event tailored after the popular show, America’s Got Talent, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at the Milford High School Center for Performing Arts, 2380 Milford Road in Highland.
“Over 77 performers auditioned in January at the open auditions, now we are down to the top 15,” said Leah Ohmer, HVCA executive director. “These performers have put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears to win the $1000 prize and now the community has the chance to see them compete in a spectacular Final Show. If someone is a fan of television talent competitions, this local live version is not to be missed!”
Event proceeds “will go to support the community programming provided by HVCA and the HVRCE as we collaborate to expand arts and cultural education in our region,” Ohmer added.
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The two organizations jointly promote the event and have support from Milford Music, Genisys Credit Union, Aladdin Print and Image Center and other area businesses. Fifteen student acts from within the boundaries of the Kensington Lakes Athletic Conference are in the running for a top cash prize of $1000 (sponsored by Genisys Credit Union) in order to help them move forward in their future performance career. In addition, three category winners will receive $100 gift cards, also from Genisys.
Finalists include vocalists Abby Claybaugh, Jessica Mishko, Heidi Weickel, Kaitlyn Weickel, Leah Giesey, Sarah Nelson and Taylor Squires; Chris Fraser on the yo-yo; dancer Jessica LaFrance; drum soloist Kyle Brown; cellist Noah Enyeart; vocalists/guitarists Rachel Sweet and Samantha Parks and Expanse of the Unknown in the band category.
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Tickets, which are $10, are on sale now and can be purchased at HVCA, Huron Valley Recreation & Community Education main building on Duck Lake Rd., Milford Music (on M-59 in Highland) and Main Street Art (Downtown Milford). For more information, go to www.milfordmusic.com or www.huronvalleyarts.org.
