The schedule runs as follows. All shows are at 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: Contestants perform
June 3: Round 1 eliminations.
June 4, 10: Round 2 performances.
June 11: Round 2 eliminations.
June 17-18: Round 3 performances.
June 24: Round 3 eliminations.
July 8: Round 4 performances.
July 9: Round 4 eliminations.
July 15: Final round.
July 16: Eliminations.
July 23: Grand finale: Performances and eliminations.
Connie Whitt-Craft, who has helped coordinate the contest so far, said, “I’ll be honest, we have some extraordinary talent. A couple of people in there are a little bit off the hook. I’m just glad I’m not a judge.”
Two judges will be present for each show: Terry Monk and Vicki Livingston. A third guest judge also will be at each show, Whitt-Craft said.
The first prize winner receives $2,000 and, if they so desire, expenses paid to try out for “American Idol.” The second place winner receives $1,000, the third place winner $500. The judges’ ruling helps determine the winner, along with an audience vote.
Ticket prices are $15 or $10 general admission, with children 4 to 12 admitted for $5 and children 3 and under admitted free.
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