 |
 |
|
 |
|
| Home |
| This Week |
| News |
| Sports |
| Valley Life |
| Opinion |
| Upcoming Events |
| Calendar |
| Classifieds |
| Business Dir |
| Announcements |
| Obituaries |
| Archives |
| Contact Us |
|
|
|
|
|
| Local Acts Please Fairgoers On Midway Stage | |||
| |||
| By Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress Submitted April 16, 2008 The Midway Stage at the Clark County Fair was hopping with local acts on April 10-11. Friday the stage was overrun with local talent. The Moapa Valley Children’s Choir started the local talent off with a performance at 1:00 p.m. At the direction of Ellen Potter, the Children’s Choir performed their last show of the year on the |
|
||
|
Midway Stage. Accompanied by Linda Lyon with helper Megan Potter these kids delighted the crowd. The Choir sang a variety of songs with solos by Kayla Moffit, Karsen Cardinal, Kayla Conte and Abby Morgan. The Aikele sisters Morgan and Aubrie sang ‘These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things’ with their mother Marquessa on the piano. Additional pianists that helped throughout the season are Rose Whitmore and Rebecca Mulstein. Next up on the Midway Stage were the Cinderella Scholarship Pageant girls performing their talents for the crowd. Cinderella Royalty from the previous nights pageant were introduced and a variety of past and present contestants performed. Performers included Tara and Trevor Hucksoll dancing to ‘Rock Around The Clock’, Megan Potter sang ‘Shy” and “I Got The Sun Into Morning’, Chelseana Brown clogged to ‘Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend’, Kayliana Brown clogged to ‘Grease’, Jessica Brandon clogged to ‘Latin’, Danielle Pray danced to ‘Suspect’, Each participant received a cash |
|||
|
|
payout and a t-shirt. All money collected in entry fees was paid out to the kids in some way. For those who placed in the final four a larger cash payout was awarded and for the first place winner of each night a Montana Silversmith Mutton Bustin’ Belt Buckle. Grand prize winners from each night included Thursday, 7 year old Nathan Waite of Logandale; Friday, 7 year old Coby Longman of Logandale; Saturday, 7 year old Kody Presser of Las Vegas; and 7 year old Krista Phillips of Overton. Junior Rodeo Director Stuart Riggins explained that this event would not be possible without the fabulous sponsors. Thanks to the Southern Nevada Health District, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, Lin’s Marketplace (awards sponsor), and the United States Army for making this event possible. |
||
|
Tara Hucksoll roller skated to ‘Brand New Key’, Kayliana Brown and Jessica Brandon clogged together to ‘Shake Your Groove Thing’ and Olivia Dominguez and Brandi Waite danced a hip hop mega mix. The Muddy River Cloggers were the next of the local talent to take the stage. Different age groups performed numbers they have learned. Several cute numbers from very talented youth were performed. |
|||
 | |||
|
The Valley Dance Academy took the stage next. Candace Lynn and her talented teachers showcased kids of all ages in beautiful costumes. Lynn herself even performed a solo number for the audience. The next morning the Moapa Valley Orchestra took the stage. Despite the wind blowing their music all over they did an outstanding job. The MV Orchestra plays at the direction of Torann Bender. Bender reminded the audience that they are welcome to attend the MV Orchestra Spring Fling which will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. at the Old Overton Gym. The Midway Stage performances were coordinated by Michelle Askeroth who did a great job making sure the local talent was well represented. |
|