LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Lafayette Plaza rocked by Lamorinda Idol finalists


Lamorinda Idol contestant Maggie Heiskell sings during Rock the Plaza. Photo Pippa Fisher

Crowds enjoyed the evening sunshine and the musical sounds of Lamorinda's finest young musicians, packing the Plaza on a recent Friday night as many of the 36 soloists and 10 groups selected as finalists for the Lamorinda Idol Competition performed at the Lafayette park.

These finalists will be given the chance to perform at several events over the summer prior to the finals, which will be held at the Orinda Theatre on Aug. 27. Winners will be selected based on a combination of judges' and audience votes.

The contest, now in its 12th year, is sponsored by the Lamorinda Arts Council. The talented young performers remaining in the competition were selected from an initial group of 150, from 27 schools. The program is open to those from kindergarten though 12th grade who either attend school or reside in Lamorinda.