DAVENPORT, Iowa, February 2017 –The Genesis Cancer Care Institute will be welcoming Jon Dorenbos; America’s Got Talent finalist, magician, NFL player, and survivor of a traumatic childhood, for the 8th annual Captivating Conversations fundraiser to benefit Gilda’s Club Quad Cities. This event will be held on March 31, 2017 at the new Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport IA. Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is asking for your help in selecting the top talent to be one of two opening acts for Jon Dorenbos at this event.
A panel of judges from the Quad City area reviewed all the videos that were submitted and have narrowed it down to the Top 8 Finalists; four in each age group. Videos were judged based on the following criteria: entertainment value, how the talent will translate to the big stage, professionalism and proficiency. The Top 8 Finalists are:
18 years and Under
Cale Bowe; Princeton, Iowa
Kayla Masakowski; Davenport, Iowa
Turning Pointe Dance Studio; Andalusia, IL
VanderVeer; Quad Cities
Over 18 years
Becky Pogar; Davenport, Iowa
Chris Schlichting; Davenport, Iowa
David Casas; Davenport, Iowa
Totes McGotes; Quad Cities
Now it is the public’s turn to vote for their favorite talent by visiting gildasclubqc.org/qctalent. Voting will close at 10pm (CST) on March 29, 2017. Each vote is $1 and the talent with the top votes in each age category will perform their talent, live on stage, at our Captivating Conversations event on March 31, 2017. Interested in learning more about Captivating Conversations? Visit gildasclubqc.org/conversations for full event details and tickets.
This event is made possible, thanks to the following sponsors: The Genesis Cancer Care Institute, WQAD News 8, Wells Fargo, Mid States Transmission Parts and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. Talent Search Judges include: Patrick Adamson, ComedySportz; Heather Beach, Dead Weeds Pictures; Angie Champlin; Pamela Crouch, Living Proof Exhibit; Bret Dale, RME; Jessica Denney, QC Theatre Workshop; Greg Hipskind, QC Rock Academy; Cindy Ramos, New Ground Theatre; and Terri Smith, Quad Cities Chamber.
About Gilda’s Club Quad Cities
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, they are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States. Their global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer. Gilda’s Club is located at 1234 E. River Dr., Davenport, Iowa 52803.
