Avie, daughter of competitor Chris Claude is awake and excited to see Daddy perform even after a 22 hour trip to Bay City from out East! (MyBayCity Photo by Marlo Leveling)

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MI Talent Competition Heats Up @ Stables
4 Finalists To Be Named Feb 27

Competitors Singing For A Free Trip To Las Vegas

February 17, 2008
By: O. J. Cunningham

Five finalists were named a few weeks ago. They included Lauren Thomas, Jessica Rex, Tarah Bailer, Chris Claude and Bridgette Ballor. (All pictured below)

Lauren Thomas

Jessica Rex

Tarah Bailer

Chris Claude

Bridgette Ballor

Four more will be named on Wednesday, February 27.

At stake is a spot in the April 2 Finals of the Winter Edition of Michigan's Got Talent - Held at Stables Martini Bar in Bay City every Wednesday.

Last week, 13 competitors took the stage and performed for the MI Talent judges. A full slate of performers is expected again on Wednesday. "We're hoping for another big turnout," said Stables Manager, John Buehl.

Buehl says the competition is starting to gain momentum again. "These things start slow and just continue to build as the weeks go by," Buehl said. Buehl knows what he's talking about since over 90 talented singers participated in a similar competition last summer. "I wouldn't be surprised if we had close to twenty performers next Wednesday, weather permitting," Buehl said.

Competition begins at 8:00 p.m.











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Lauren Thomas

Chuck Sharrow

Jessica Rex

Chuck Kirkbride

Mercy Gillespie

Joe DiPiero

Debbie & Jan

Chris Claude

Geno Cummings

Don Capp

Bridgette Ballor

Joe Atchinson

Doug Dore Master of Ceremonies

"DiPiero's Disciple's" follow their leader and never miss a performance!
(MyBayCity Photo)

Competitor Joe DiPiero and his mom share a special "Valentine" moment before his performance
(MyBayCity Photo)

Family and friends gather to see their loved one, Lauren Thomas give a stellar performance
(MyBayCity Photo)

"Old City Hall" crew, Emily, Mary Beth and Pete show up to check out the talent at the Stable's
(MyBayCity Photo)

Bay City locals Harth, Joe, Jenny and Tony enjoy each others company and friendship while watching the show!
(MyBayCity Photo)

Charter Communications gang check out the scene in a "stable" of their own!
(MyBayCity Photo)