Spotlight Showcase

Spotlight Showcase News Release

The Medina County Arts Council has set plans for the “Fourth Annual Spotlight Showcase.” The event is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2008, and will be held in Broadway Hall in the County Administration Building at 144 N. Broadway in Medina.

Many arts organizations are being invited to participate and to “meet the public” at the show. Dessert will be served on stage after the performance and the audience will be able to meet many of the performers. The show is the Council’s annual “Fun, Fundraiser,” according to Nancy Sprowls, Arts Council Executive Director. Experienced talent from all over the county will present musical entertainment that will include vocalists, instrumentalists, musical groups, and dancers in a total of 18 to 20 featured performances.

A popular part of the production again this year will be performances in Act I by the Medina Idol Finalists who will be selected by judges in auditions November 10 and 11. The selection of the winning Medina County Idol will occur during the Showcase intermission when the audience will vote. Idol Guidelines and a registration form are available below.

Arts Council President Dan Hostetler has appointed the following committee to oversee the production: Lee Palencar, Chairman, Andy Klimko, Debbie Destro, Debrae Barensfeld, Nancy Sprowls, Judith Parish, Mark Williams, and Roger Smalley. Performers will be both individual artists who make a living in the arts and others who work extensively with one or more county arts organizations.

The Showcase Committee hopes to attract a large audience to further the work of the Council through increased funds available for grants to local arts organizations. This project enables the Board to seek the wider public support needed beyond membership dues and contributions. Additional information is available by calling 330-725-6443.
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Medina County Idol News Release

Medina County Idol Auditions Set!

Excitement is building for the Medina County IDOL vocal competition. Open to all Medina County residents age 16 and over, the contest is looking for the county’s best young singers.

The Medina County Arts Council, the event’s sponsor, announced today that IDOL a cappella auditions will be held at Broadway Hall (the County Administration Building at 144 N. Broadway in Medina) on Monday, November 10 and. Tuesday, November 11, 2008. The competition will be narrowed to three to five finalists. Details may be found on the guideline and registration forms below.

The finalists will perform live during the Medina County Spotlight Showcase on Friday night, November 21, at Broadway Hall. Spotlight Showcase Director Donna Bica has announced that the IDOL finalists will sing in the first act of the production. Audience members will then vote for their favorite with the results announced at the conclusion of the event.

Coordinating the judges for the IDOL competition for the Arts Council is nationally known vocal performer and recording artist Debrae, a Medina County resident. Debrae has announced that the grand prize for the IDOL competition winner will be a four hour session in a professional recording studio.

Arts Council President Dan Hostetler stressed that, “the IDOL contest and the Spotlight Showcase are both county-wide events. We encourage and welcome performers from every corner of Medina County.”

All IDOL registrations should be received by November 1, 2008. For additional information call 330-725-6443 and leave a message. You may also mail requests for information to: The Medina County Arts Council, P.O. Box 532, Medina, Ohio 44258.

Medina County Idol Guidelines AUDITION DATES: November 10 and 11, 2008 View and Print the Medina county Idol Guidelines. (pdf)

Medina County Idol Audition Participation Registation form. You must print, complete, and return this form in order to compete in the Idol contest.

2007 Idol Finalists 2007 Medina County Idol Finalists