Event Sponsors:  Horizon Bank & NIPSCO 

It's a new day, it's a new time, it's an evening of great entertainment! 
One surprise performance after another, and best of all, the audience vote determines the winner.

The 6th annual Hoosier Star event is bigger than ever.  The stage will be packed with high energy and high quality performers.  There will be the Hoosier Star Orchestra conducted by Phil Bauman.  To accentuate some of the singers there is a back-up chorus called Illumination directed by Becky Osborn.  Commenting on each of the finalists are three celebrity judges:  John Hancock, movie producer, Jackie Allen and Bunny Fisher, jazz performers.  Introducing the contestants is an high energy host for the evening, Ric Federighi from WIMS 1420AM. 

Audience members can purchase and enjoy delicious refreshments from IVY Tech Community College Culinary School, Temple News Agency, or Little Chocolates.  Or choose your favorite beverage from the cash bar furnished by Portofino's Restaurant. 

The auditorium's balcony has a great view with live video projections managed by Lakeshore Publlc Television technicians on a large stage screen and thousands of seats available at $15 Adult or $ 5 Child (17 and under).  Upon arrival, every person that holds a ticket will be given two tickets for voting purposes.  One vote for the youth division and one vote for the adult division.  A team from Schmitt and Kaylor CPA's will tabulate the ballot boxes to determine the winners. Everyone can vote, even the kids!  

Purchase tickets in advance at the following locations:  

La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte
LR Men's Clothier and Tuxedos, 205 Lincolnway, La Porte
Judee's, Inc., 1104 Indiana Avenue, La Porte
Angelo Bernacchi's Greenhouses, Inc., 1010 Fox Street, La Porte
Roxy Music Shop, 1012 Lincolnway, La Porte
La Porte County Visitor's Bureau, Marquette Mall, 4073 S Franklin St, Michigan City
Auturo's Bakery and More, 624 Wabash Street, Michigan City   

Call for group rates 20 people or more or t

able seating that begin at $35 a person (219) 362-9020.

Here is an alphabetical line up of the contestants. For a sneak preview of the finalists or to hear their audition recording, visit:  LCSO.net

Youth Division   
Liz Bianco  - Valparaiso
Jenny Madrigal - Lake Village
Selah Plotner - Crown Point
India Potter - La Porte
Lena Trirotta - South Bend
Melanie Zdanowicz - Crown Point

Adult Division
Betsy Archer - Munster
Ashley Bonesteel - Valparaiso
Suzi Carpenter - Wanatah
Lauren Mazur - La Porte
Ernie Ritchie - Michigan City
Mary Kay Steele - La Porte