Friday, July 23, 2010

Important Event For Upcoming Artists

An important event is taking place Saturday in the Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake.
Since its inception, The Raue Center has always promoted the desire to host a show that highlights the talents of 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, the Raue Center has been able to further bring this idea to fruition and turn it into an annual event.
This year's FOCUS 2010 is a multifaceted, multi-month talent show open to all youth 18 and under. The 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 unique showcases in this year’s event.
The finale showcase on Saturday will present the performers/presenters before the judging panel and the winners will be announced.

These are the finalists:
Performing Arts Showcase
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

Fashion Design Showcase
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

Visual Arts Showcase
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

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