High Point Theatre Announces Date for Inaugural “High Point Has Talent” Competition

Finalists set to perform on October 8 for People’s Choice Award, cash prizes!

"High Point - The Stage is set for the first ever High Point Has Talent event on Oct. 8, 2016. The twenty-five performers selected as finalists after an extensive audition process come from all walks of life, with an age range from 12 years old to mid-70’s. Performances will get underway at 7:00 PM!

High Point Has Talent will feature performances by singers, dancers, stand-up comics, musicians, and singer/songwriters, with music ranging from classical, to patriotic, to hip hop/R&B. An amazing group of performers will be putting their skills on display for the public to see with an opportunity to win cash prizes, and to be seen by regional talent buyers and agents for a shot at advancing their performing career!

Contestants will have an opportunity to win one of four prizes: $500 for first, $250 for second, $100 for third and a special “People’s Choice” award.

HPHT is a new fundraising event for the Friends of the High Point Theatre, the non-profit volunteer arm of the High Point Theatre. This event will replace the long standing Cabaret, which was a City of High Point owned staple of the Friends for 27 years.  David Briggs, Director of High Point Theatre noted “The Cabaret event was very popular, but the Friends decided that they needed to broaden the horizons, bring a new type of show, and create a special event that will be enjoyed by many more people.” Leslie Graham, a Friend and Volunteer at the theatre said, “This is an exciting way to help create our audience for the amazing talent found in our area.”

 

Tickets for High Point Has Talent are $15, tax included, available through the High Point Theatre Box Office, in person or by calling (336) 887-3001 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, noon-5PM).  Tickets may also be purchased on-line by visiting www.highpointtheatre.com. Online tickets are subject to a convenience fee. Visit the ‘official’ High Point Theatre website in order to avoid ticket re-sellers.

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About High Point Theatre                                                                                                                                                                     

Owned and operated by the City of High Point, the High Point Theatre is conveniently located within

the International Home Furnishings Center at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Hamilton Street

in High Point. The Theatre features an elegant 965-seat auditorium with continental style seating,

three exhibition galleries for meetings, display, or receptions, and free parking."

- A Press Release

Open Door Ministries to Host Community Open House

 Event will showcase programs and services along

with new building updates and branding

"Open Door Ministries will host a community Open House on Tuesday, August 30, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (floating). The event will take place at 400 N. Centennial Street, High Point. The goal of the Open House at Open Door Ministries is to showcase our ministry, building and branding updates to the community. Open Door Ministries’ board members and staff will be on hand to provide tours of the building highlighting donations and how Open Door programs are impacting the community and serving the most in need. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away.

Over the last several months, there has been a lot of work done at Open Door Ministries to improve the physical appearance of the facilities.  Thanks to community partnerships and donations, new appliances have been installed in the Father’s Table kitchen along with the addition of updated artwork in the dining room. The men’s shelter has been updated with new paint, lobby furniture and new lockers in the dormitories.  The Arthur Cassell House is receiving new kitchen appliances and countertops, new washer/dryer, and the interior is being painted. 

The impact that Open Door Ministries programs have on our clients has never been greater and we continue to strive towards our mission to end homelessness and hunger in our community.  Open Door housing programs, which include Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing and Shelter Plus Care, provide opportunities for homeless individuals and families to obtain their own housing.  We assist 150 – 200 households obtain housing each year.  We continue to serve three meals every day through the Father’s Table program providing food to thousands men, women and children in our community. We are serving meals and providing food to thousands.

Open Door Ministries is extremely grateful to our donors and volunteers for the generous support that we receive through donations and volunteer service.

We invite the community and media to join us at our Open House at Open Door Ministries, this Tuesday, August 30^th, to learn about our ministry and how to get involved in making a difference in the lives of those in need.

Please RSVP for this event by calling Leslie Graham at 336-885-0191."

- A Press Release