MURRAY — The Bill Riley Talent Search and state wide presenting sponsor, Hy-Vee, are excited to announce a local show in Murray.
The show will be held as part of the Murray Lions Club Jamboree at Mallory Park at 7 p.m. Aug. 6. The show is open to the public.
The Bill Riley Talent Search offers an opportunity to help young Iowans experience the
excitement and dedication necessary to help them succeed in life as well as on stage. The goal is to promote self esteem, self discipline, and self confidence through participation in the performing arts.
Young Iowans are invited to register to compete in the Sprout Division (ages 2-12) and Senior Division (ages 13-21) by contacting show coordinator Deanne Boles at 641-340-1962 or raydee@grm.net.
The winning act from each division will qualify to compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Aug. 11-21, with prize money at the Iowa State Fair championship totaling more than $17,000.
For more information about all of the local shows and contestant rules visit www.billrileytalentsearch.com.
During the summer of 2016, the Bill Riley Talent Search is also promoting a new book that was written by Bill Riley Senior in the last years of his life. “Bill Riley On the Air and at the Iowa State Fair” is available on Amazon.com. All royalties will go to the Bill Riley Talent Search.
About the Bill Riley Talent Search
The Bill Riley Talent Search has showcased Iowa’s young talent “on stage” across the state each summer since 1960. With more than 100 state wide qualifying competitions, and thousands of children competing, the winners of these local qualifying shows advance to the Iowa State Fair.
With 11 days of competition for Sprout and Senior Divisions, the program culminates with the selection of six Sprout Division Champions, and the senior division Grand Champion.
About Hy-Vee Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating 240 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of $9.3 billion annually. Hy-Vee ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains and the top 50 private companies in the United States.
Supermarket News, the authoritative voice of the food industry, has honored the company with a Whole Health Enterprise Award for its leadership in providing services and programs that promote a healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit www.hy-vee.com.