| Talented groups and individuals from all across Boone and Winnebago counties submitted videos to Golden Apple Foundation over the past month. After intense review, a committee selected these 20 performers (in no particular order) to be in the FREE VIRTUAL 815 Rising Stars talent show premiering Friday, July 15, via a link at goldenappleofrockford.com. We are thrilled about the variety of talent and ages of the performers who range from 12 to 68 years old. The top act wins a trophy and $500. This year, thanks to our sponsors, we are also awarding the runner-up ($250) and third-place finisher ($100)! Vote for favorites with donations to Golden Apple Foundation, with as little as $1! View and vote from July 15 through noon Saturday, July 23.
A group of Golden Apple teachers created this event in 2021. Proceeds will support Golden Apple programming, including classroom grants. Thank you to sponsors Wendy’s, Associated Bank, Larson & Larson Builders, Ceroni Piping, WTVO/Fox 39 and Redd Insurance Group/Meemic. · Olivia Coleman, singer · Kathryn Wolfgram, pianist · Johnny Silver, magician · Kerigen Hoffman, dancer · Dominic Angileri, dancer · Grace Easton, dancer · Zack Percell, magician · Kaila Anderson, spoken word artist · Akshaya Selvam and Poojaa Gnanaprakasam, dancers · Nate “Hollywood” McGehee, karate · Elena Steurer, singer and guitar player · Audrey Lou, musician (viola) · Sofia Lassandro, singer · Max Zubic, singer and guitar player · Maggie Arango, Valerie Hagedorn and Janae Gillette of Rockford Dance Company, dancers · Jim Grass and Lori Beach-Grass, singers and guitar player · Dr. Kristoffer Tumilowicz, musician (accordion) · Marcos Lara, comedian · Dar’yes Jackson, singer · Adelyn Huetson, dancer |
Lineup Selected for Golden Apple’s 815 Rising Star Talent Show
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