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America's Largest Country Music Talent Search

The 28th annual Colgate Country Showdown is coming to Raton, New Mexico. KBKZ-FM will host the America's largest country music talent search and radio promotion. Approximately $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded nationwide, including the grand prize of $100,000 cash to the national winner, presented at the National Final televised special.

There is no charge for the event. Sponsors include Phillips Broadcasting owners of KBKZ-FM "Coyote Country" and the Raton Chamber and Economic Development Council. A cash prize of $300 will be awarded at the local competition, with the winner representing Raton in the state finals at the Sky City Casino near Grants, New Mexico, later this summer.

Designed to find the most promising country music talent in the United States for the past 28 years, the Colgate Country Showdown gives aspiring artists a chance to launch their professional careers. Thousands of performers compete annually for the Country Showdown title.

Open to vocal performers, the Colgate Country Showdown welcomes individual acts or groups the chance to compete. Acts must not have performed on a recording that has charted in the top 100 county format of Billborard, Radio and Records, or the Gavin Report within 18 months preceding the local competition. A $15 entry fee is required of all acts entering the Colgate Country Showdown competition.


Where:

Ripley Park
North Second St. & Savage Avenue
Raton, NM 87740

Click Here for directions.


When:

Saturday, July 4, 2009
2:00pm

Registration deadline is Friday, June 26. For more information and a registration application, call 1-800-791-8028.

2009-2010 NHL Dallas Stars Ice Girls Auditions

The NHL Dallas Stars Ice Hockey Team will hold open auditions July 11, 2009 for women who would like to be considered for the upcoming NHL season.

Requirements:
  • 18 years of age on or before July 11, 2009.
  • High school graduate or a G.E.D.
  • If selected, must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and have reliable means of transportation.
  • Must be willing to attend all practices, games, and other related activities.
Where:

Dr Pepper Star Center
12700 N Stemmons Fwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234-5806

When:

Preliminary Round: Saturday, July 11 9:00am-5:00pm
Semi-Final Round: Sunday, July 12 9:00am-5:00pm
Finals: July 14-17 7:00pm-10:30pm

Interested applicants should complete the Application and Waiver and return them to the Dallas Stars office.

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for Application Form.
Click Here for the Waiver and Release Form.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5pm on Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mail or Deliver to:

Dallas Stars Hockey Club
Attention: Dallas Stars Ice Girl Auditions
2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034

You will receive an e-mail to confirm the receipt of your application.

Please bring the following to the audition:
  • Drivers License for identification
  • Personal Items such as make-up,etc.
  • Water, snacks and a lunch
  • Hockey skates (if you own them)
  • Hockey skates will be available from the StarCenter for the skating portion of the audition
Your make-up should be in shades that compliment and accentuate your natural beauty. Your hair should be in a current hairstyle that compliments your features and does not hide your face. Your nails should be painted in a neutral shade of polish or with a French or American style manicure.

What To Wear:
  • Dance/yoga style pants Midriff-baring top (Dance or athletic bra top)
  • Dance or athletic shoes (dance sneakers, jazz shoes or tennis shoes)
  • Sweater or light jacket
  • You will need to wear the same attire for both days of the auditions
  • Select attire for the audition that is eye-catching & unique
For questions or concerns please email IceGirls@DallasStars.com

Open Casting Call for feature film "Bending Spoons" in Saginaw, Michigan

An open casting call will be held next Saturday for a new movie being filmed in mid-Michigan.

The movie, called “Bending Spoons,” is produced by Saginaw Township native Mark Rupp.

Already cast in the film, a comedy-drama, is Oscar winner Celeste Holm, Richard Pryor Jr., Lucille Ball's granddaughter, Katharine Luckinbill, and "Matlock" director Daniel Roebuck

“It's an independent film and we have Academy Award and Emmy Award winners in the cast,” said Mark Rupp, executive producer of Bending Spoons. “We will be filming August and September and are doing initial casting the weekend of June 27th.”

Roles are open for bikers, nurses, doctors, grandparents, parents and bodybuilders, as well as children 5 and older, who must come with a parent or legal guardian.


Where:

Pitt and Balcony Theater
805 N Hamilton Street
Saginaw, MI 48602

When:

June 27, 2009
Starting at 10:00am


A closed casting call takes place the next day, Sunday, June 28, 2009

Open Casting Call for Models in Saratoga Springs

QuadPhoto Saratoga is holding an open casting call for experienced and aspiring models of all body types, ages 18 years and older in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The casting session will be held in the QuadPhoto studio with fashion photographers, Jude Goldman and Mark VanAmburgh. Interested participants should dress in casual attire and allot 15-30 minutes for their session.

Appointments are not necessary and there will be no charge. Call the QuadPhoto studio at 581-4689 and press 2 for driving directions.


Where:

QuadPhoto Saratoga
56 Duplainville Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

When:

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday, June 25, 2009
10:00am - 5:00pm


Quad Photo is a network of photography studios located throughout the country, providing studio and location photography and production services for clients such as L.L. Bean, Kohls, Orvis, JC Penney, Pac Sun, Fossil Watch and Jockey.