American Idol, Grapevine Style!!

Hundreds of people gathered around the gazebo in downtown Grapevine to see a talent show sponsored by the downtown merchants and Grapevinestar. Almost two dozen participants belted out a variety of songs, and at the end of the night, three judges had a difficult decision to make. Finally, after much discussion, three lucky young people won prizes from the local merchants, gift certificates from Lifesong Theatre and career counseling from Grapevinestar.

Back row, winners Kelsey Taylor, Nichola Konzes, and Taylor Cyphers Front row, Judges Debi Meek, Matthew Klages, and Rosalind Bell.

Liz Womack, chair of the "Summer Nights" festivities and owner of "Miscellaneous", told the gathered crowd that over 600 free ice cream cones had been given out. Lifesong ended the festivities by performing several song and dance routines.

Nichola Konzes, winner of the contest, is a freshman at the University of North Texas. She is from Grapevine. Second place went to Taylor Cyphers, who is a student at TCC and is planning to study photography. Third place was awarded to Kelsey Taylor, who is a junior at Grapevine High School.

Other activities were a real treat to some of the people in attendance. There was face painting and ballon art, and food was available from local merchants. These boys enjoyed the evening: