Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville reveals acts for Nov. 14 show
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With Morning Pointe Foundation’s Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville variety show coming up on Monday, Nov. 14, the names of the participants have been released.
The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre. It is produced by the Morning Pointe Foundation in conjunction with Morning Pointe Senior Living.
Performers are:
- Bobbie Marler, a singer
- Back Pew Poets, a singing, guitar and harmonica duo
- Tinadre, a dancing duo
- Wayne Pugh, a singing pianist
- Diane O’Brien, a hammer dulcimer player
- Michael McDougal, a singer
- Deborah Cable, a pianist
- Henry Boerner, a singer
- Anna Garlington, a singer/guitarist
- Corkey Miller, a stand-up comedian
- Early Morning String Dusters, a bluegrass band
Participants range in age from 62-91. Only one act will take home the grand prize of $500. Second- and third-place winners will also receive awards, and Morning Pointe is introducing a People’s Choice Award. Show attendees will be able to vote for their favorite act at $1 per vote, with funds going to the Morning Pointe Foundation.
“We are so excited about this year’s show,” said Miranda Perez, Morning Pointe Foundation executive director. “Each contestant has a unique and fascinating story, and they showcase much of the great talent that the Knoxville area has to offer.”
Ted Hall, evening anchor and managing editor for WVLT-TV Channel 8, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Judges include Nicholas Horner, songwriter and founder of Make Music Knoxville; Dale Mackey, co-founder of The Central Collective; James Taylor, gallery owner of Geneva Galleries in Knoxville and winner of last year’s Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville; Susan Richardson Williams, a leader in public affairs and business; and Susan Arp, independent fund developer and public relations consultant.
Tickets for Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville can be purchased at the door for $10 or online in advance from the Bijou Theatre website (https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/seniors-got-talent-presented-by-morning-pointe-foundation/ ).
Morning Pointe also sponsors similar Seniors Got Talent competitions in Chattanooga and Franklin, Tennessee, as well as Lexington, Kentucky.