Seniors to take center stage in Morning Pointe talent show
Tickets are on sale now for the evening of live entertainment of music, comedy and more by older adults.
“Talent takes many forms, and Knoxville audiences will see that firsthand when Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent returns to the stage this November,” Morning Pointe Senior Living public relations specialist April Espinoza said.
This year’s 12 finalists are: Lillie Madison, 84, singer; Rickey Starr, 67, singer;
Jim Braddock, 74, harmonica player;
Susan “Susie” Orengo, 63; singer; Mark Walker, 62, dancer; Mount LeConte Jug Band, ages 70 to 78 —David Howard, Jim Randle, John Nabors and Chris Hill; Robert “Robb” Zeiser, 61, comedy and juggling;
Karrie Johnson, 75, singer; Kory Lawrence, 69, singer;
Jasmine Quartet, 63 to 72 — Sandy Wells, Susan Brooks, Melinda Bruer, Diane McGrath; Andy Miller, 61, singer; and Diva Ressler, 77, singer.
Tickets are available at https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/6th-annual-morning-pointe- foundation-seniors-got-talent/
For more information about Seniors got Talent visit https:// morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/
Presented by Morning Pointe Foundation with Morning Pointe Senior Living, “the evening will feature an entertaining mix of singing, harmonica, dance, comedy juggling and group performances, bringing together local talent for a live competition that
celebrates the creativity and abilities of older adults,” she said.
Espinoza added the event is more than a competition.
“It is an opportunity for older adults to share their talents with the community, pursue their passions and experience the excitement of performing in front of a live audience,” she said.
For the audience, it is a chance to “discover performers with a range of skills and personalities while supporting a mission that helps prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals,” Espinoza said.
