The point of the Nwi Talent Show is supporting local talent in giving them a stage in NWI to see their Talent and see them perform (exclusively) The Event is hosted by PanoramaNOW Entertainment News and Vision Quest. The focus remains on the goal of the event continues to support the Talent.  

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1. Elena Vasilakis from Merrillville-singing Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas. This singer, actor, and comedian started at age 10 with Michael Jackson solos, studied at Columbia College, and Second City.  Contact for Booking: enya89@gmail.com
2. Keelan Wendorf from Portage, but grew up in Whiting. Entertaining Magic and Comedy. Started in the 1^st grade.  Went to college in Chicago and performed at the Laugh Factory, CNN, Right this Minute and 23 states plus Canada.  Contact for Booking: magicofkeelanwendorf@gmail.com
3. Maritza Aguilar 13 yrs old singer and actor from Highland (won Regions Got Talent 2022) singing I Will Always Love You written-sung by Dolly Parton & Whitney Houston. But listen to this young lady.  Contact for Booking: aniq9410@yahoo.com
4. Indiana Ballet Theatre, lead by Gloria Touhy from Merrillville, Valparaiso, and coming soon Crown Point dancing.  Contact for Booking: ibtnw@hotmail.com
5. Adam Gawlikowski president of Applied Leadership Services is from Highland and a semi professional entertaineror croning. He was part of the Super Group at the Star Theater in 2016 and will perform, They Call the Wind Mariah.  Contact for Booking: adamg@appliedleadershipservices.com
6. Mary Joslin Literary Princess Experience from Valparaiso starring Danielle Durek from Joliet sponsored by Erin Valdivia Shelter Insurance in Valparaiso Indiana. Get more info here. Contact for Booking: jjoslin3@att.net
7. Valrie Kemp Davis from East Chicago singing John Moody’s-Moody’s Mood for Love sponsored by Mayor Anthony Copeland, City of East Chicago. She’s multi-talented singer, author, and advocate, check out her latest book CCC through the One Love Project. Contact for Booking: ihadadream44@gmail.com
8. Lydia Danikolas-residing in Munster, banker by day and performer by night, she has been inspired to use her voice again after a traumatic brain injury. Singing “If I Aint Got You,” by Alicia Keys. Contact for Booking: lyda270@gmail.com
9. Train Rex from Chesterton and Beyond is an Improv Group with lots of ambition and heart, helping non profits along the way. Members Daniel Dunevant, Ed Ryscuck,  Elena Vasilakis, Jacob Reek, Mary Jane Allen, Tim Knauff are happy to be joking around for you tonight.  Contact for Booking: daniel.john.dunevant@gmail.com
10. Jay-Lan Halliburton from Gary, a former student of mine at IUN, is working on building a life and career keeping God first singing Home from the Broadway musical, “Beauty and the Beast” … sponsored by Thomas Kukowski Millwright Machine Inc Gary (who are looking for an apprentice).  Contact for Booking: jaysmarts97@gmail.com 
11. Matt Kalita from LaPorte, Worlds only Extricationist!-escaping!!!-tie him up and if he can’t escape you get $1000! Started as a magician, but his ability to open locks without a key is gripping.  Look out Houdini, it’s Kalita!  Get more info here. Contact for Booking: kalitamagic@comcast.net        Residents of Northwest Indiana can find quality entertainment like they have never seen before. Whether it’s Magicians, Comedians, Modern Dance, and even a film maker – this evening is sure to entertain and leave you knowing that NWI Has Talent! (11 Acts Total)
         This will be an evening of LIVE music, uproarious Comedy, extraordinary Dance, enticing Vocals, and some outlandish surprises.
         Be prepared to vote for the best act and find out if you selected the ones the professional judges picked. Craft Beer, Alcoholic drinks and food are available for purchase! Thank you to Notre Dame Credit Union for Sponsoring. Mascot Hall of Fame is Located on LAKE MICHIGAN, at 1851 Front Street, Whiting, Indiana.
        Judges  are Sue Baxter (C.E.O PanoramaNOW Entertainment News), Mark Edward Wilows (Hollywood Actor and Writer), and Jeff Gajewski (Elton Jeff Professional musician)  
          Becky Mateja Lombardini from Vision Quest had the idea and vision to create the Nwi Talent Show and wanted it to be in her home town of Whiting Indiana at the Mascot Hall  of Fame sponsored by Notre Dame Credit Union. Becky is the Creator, Producer, and Emcee. The Talent Show efforts were then combined with Sue Baxter from PanoramaNOW Entertainment news, who has to ability to get out a strong message, and is providing the promotion, and is one of the judges. Get EventBrite Tickets Here!

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Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.