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Arts & Entertainment

Columbia Association Seeks Performers for Starlicious Talent Show

Auditions will be open to children ages 7 to 13.

The best young talents in Howard County have the opportunity to take the stage and be showcased at Columbia Association’s (CA) third annual Starlicious Talent Show.

Singers, dancers, musicians and other kinds of performers between the ages of 7 and 13 can audition on one of two dates: Thursday, Jan. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m., both at Columbia Gym, located at 6151 Daylong Lane in the River Hill Village Center. Auditions are open to the general public. Space is limited, so performers are strongly encouraged to pre-register for an audition date and time by calling 410-715-3169 or sending an email to Melissa.Capo@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

The finalists will move on to the Starlicious Talent Show, hosted by CA’s KidSpace and held on Friday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Columbia Gym. It will be a night with and for the stars, with several special features such as a halftime show, “Hollywood swag bag” giveaways, door prizes, a Fan Club merchandise booth, a VIP booth, a red carpet photo booth and food and beverages available for purchase.

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Tickets to the grand finale are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or $25 for a family of four. They can be purchased at the door that night, or in advance at these three KidSpace locations: Columbia Athletic Club (5435 Beaverkill Road in Columbia, 410-730-6755), Columbia Gym (6151 Daylong Lane in Clarksville, 410-531-8984) and Supreme Sports Club (7080 Deepage Drive in Columbia, 410-381-7559).

CA’s KidSpace program provides interactive play areas found at Columbia Athletic Club, Supreme Sports Club, Columbia Gym, Columbia Swim Center and Haven on the Lake. KidSpace amenities are tailored to each facility and include kid-sized arenas, a computer room, a rock wall, climbing ropes, state-of-the-art games and equipment. The KidSpace program is structured in a manner that facilitates opportunities for both individual and group participation, striking a balance between self-selected and staff-directed activities, with both quiet and active periods. Your workout will be worry-free while your children are having a great time in a safe and secure atmosphere. For more information, go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/KidSpace.

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About Columbia Association

Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit service corporation that manages Columbia, MD, a planned community that is home to approximately 100,000 people and several thousand businesses. Additional information about CA is available at ColumbiaAssociation.org.

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