'Menifee's Got Talent' scheduled for May 10

Arts Council Menifee news release:

Menifee’s Got Talent, sponsored by Arts Council Menifee, is coming around again. This year it will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Hans Christensen Middle School, 27625 Sherman Road in Menifee.

Every year, this showcase of local talent gets bigger and better. In 2011, the first MGT was held in the Kay Ceniceros Center. It has since moved to larger spaces: Heritage High School in 2016 and Paloma Valley High School in 2017. The 2019 venue is the biggest yet, with a capacity of 500 plus at the Hans Christensen Middle School multipurpose room.

This year’s 28 acts have been carefully selected, via auditions in-person and online. The diverse lineup includes vocalists, musicians and dancers, ages 7-80, representing all genres of music and several types of dance.

Performers include Ohana Mahi Aloha Polynesian Dance from Paloma Valley High School; Ballet Folklorico, a group dedicated to preserving the traditional Mexican dance and culture; Chelsea Snow, 14, a fantastic opera and popular singer who will be participating in The World Championship of Performing Arts this July; and Anahi Rodriguez, a local favorite.

Sound and music mixing etc., will be expertly handled by Joseph Olivarez, the band and choral director at Hans Christensen Middle School. Snacks will be available, with proceeds benefiting the music department. All profits from ticket sales will help Arts Council Menifee, a non-profit whose mission is “Bringing the Arts to Menifee and Local Artists to the Public”.

Menifee's Got Talent is a noncompetitive event, making this enjoyable evening a showcase, not a contest. The consensus among the ACM board members that is it’s unrealistic to compare and rank dancers side-by-side with singers, musicians and other forms of entertainment. It is a very supportive and encouraging environment where everybody is pulling for everyone else.

Acts Council Menifee is expecting a good turnout. The show will be fun for the whole family and tickets are just $7 at the door or $5 online at artscouncilmenifee.org.

To learn more about Arts Council Menifee and purchase tickets, visit artscouncilmenifee.org