In 2014, Kids VT came up with the idea of an annual community event that would showcase the talents of local kids. That December, our “Spectacular Spectacular” talent show was born. The event has proven it has staying power. On Saturday, December 7, we’ll hold our sixth annual “Spectacular Spectacular” at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 12:30 p.m.
We don’t have room on these pages to show you all of the acts, so we’re giving you a glimpse of six performing that day. Get tickets in advance for $7 at highergroundmusic.com or buy them at the door for $10. Children 6 and under are free. Maybe we’ll see your kids at auditions next year!
Bjorn Peterson, 11, Burlington
Playing fiddle, with foot tapping, to traditional Québécois fiddle tunes “Reel St. Antoine” and “Reel de Mattawa”
Three words to describe your personality: Easy-going potato
Favorite place in Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch and Get Air!
What you’re proudest of: My cat
Future job: Chef
Your motto: Don’t doodle when making hollandaise sauce.
Andre Redmond, 7, Essex Junction
Singing “I Heard It Through
the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
Favorite place in Vermont: Jay Peak
Favorite food: Sushi and lobster
Future job: Singer
Who inspires you: My dad and uncle
Your motto: They go low, we go high.
Sophia Oszurek, 11,
St. Albans
Playing the piano to “Somewhere (There’s A Place for Us)” from West Side Story
Three words to describe your personality: Funny, creative, playful
Favorite performer: Beethoven
What you’re proudest of: When I make people happy
Favorite movie: Wonder
Your motto: Be friendly to everyone (but you don’t have to be friends with everyone).
Gabriela Jordan, 9, St. Albans
Playing fiddle to “Lilting Banshee,” “Pop Goes the Weasel” and “Strawberries and Raspberries”
Three words to describe your personality: Smart, mature, artistic
Favorite performer: Freddie Mercury
Future job: Robotist
Favorite food: Cheeseburger
Where you’ve performed before: Fletcher Free Library in Burlington
Allison Roy, 12, Milton; Abby Lewellen, 12, St. Albans Town; and Karissa Lynch, 11, St. Albans Town (not pictured)
Dancing to “A Magnificent Gray” by Slow Meadow
Three words to describe your personality:
Allison: Goofy, active, loving
Abby: Goofy, active, hyper
Karissa: Kind, energetic, friendly
Favorite food:
Allison: Spaghetti
Abby: Pizza
Karissa: Raspberries and brownies
Future job:
Allison: Home designer
Abby: Doctor or realtor
Karissa: Forensic scientist or dance teacher
Who inspires you:
Allison: My parents
Abby: My mom
Karissa: My mom and Mary Hondal
Bojan Harris, 12, Starksboro
Dancing to “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
Three words to describe your personality: Funny, ambitious, creative
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite performer: Elvis Presley
Favorite place in Vermont: Shangri-La Farm in Starksboro
Your motto: Everything happens for a reason. Shoot for the stars.
This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
This article appears in Kids VT, December 2019-January 2020.
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