Raue Center For the Arts to host FOCUS talent show
Since the inception of Raue Center For The Arts, they have wanted to host a show that highlights the talents of local youth.
The inaugural FOCUS talent show ran last year and was an overwhelming success. With the hard work and dedication of the FOCUS Educational Committee and staff, they have been able to further bring this idea to fruition and turn it into an annual event.
This year, Raue Center, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake, presents "FOCUS 2010" on Saturday, July 24. A multifaceted, multi-month talent show open to all youth 18 and under, this event strives to promote emotional, intellectual and intuitive development in each child through the encouragement of artistic expression. The event's theme, "A community of change. What does this mean to you?" will permeate all four showcases in this year's event: fashion design, vocal ensemble, visual arts and performing arts.
With the finale showcase only weeks away, the finalists have been named for all four showcases. They will present before the judging panel and the winners will be announced on July 24.
The Performing Arts Showcase finalists are:
• Elementary Division: Jayden and Carsen Forte, Esha Gourikrishna and Daniel Souvigny.
• Junior High Division: Lena Burke and Ryan Lammers, Rachel Cottrell and Kushal Gourikrishna.
• High School Division: Maroon Man Group, Lane Parsons and Benjamin Valle.
The Fashion Design Showcase finalists are:
• Senior Division: Haley Beyer, Ashley Margaret Bolda, Shelby Difiore, Anna Goldberg, Sara Hinkle, Johnny Laman, Sarah Magnuson, Audrey Pangallo, Alyssa Phillips, Hillary Ruhlin, Nikki Schweber and Amy Sticha.
• Junior Division: Veronica Buchweitz, Emma Downing, Taya Freese, Annie Kamps, Emmerson Meurett, Mary Plazak and Elise Rockwell.
The Visual Arts Showcase finalists are:
• Elementary Division: Mary Clare Schofield, Erik Stiegman and Lauren Rickgauer.
• Junior High Division: Dylan Manke and Kathy Swerbenski.
• High School Division: Connor Jacobsen, Terrill Freese and Henry Hillstrom.
For information, call Christin Kruse, director of development, at (815) 356-9010 or visit rauecenter.org.