Three Winsted area residents competing in Northwest Idol at Warner Theater Saturday

TORRINGTON — Two vocalists from Winsted and one from New Hartford will participate in the final competition of Northwest Idol, a singing competition that will hit the stage of the Warner Theatre this Saturday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m.

Twelve performers have been chosen to compete in the finals — six in the ages 25 and older category and six in the 16 to 24 age group. Performers range in age from 16 to 66.

From Winsted, 21-year-old Heather Papolio will compete in the 16 to 24 group and Dan Labich, 40, will perform in the 25 and older group. David Wilcox, 25, of New Hartford will also compete in the 25 and older contest.

Additional competitors from other towns include Lizzy Armantino of Oakville, Patrick Downey of Torrington, Krystal Lynn of Wolcott, Theresa Murphy of Torrington and Aubrey VanAllen of Harwinton in the 16 to 24 group; and Allison Campagna of Thomaston, Brianna Engle of Torrington, Rick Sheldon of Torrington and Jennifer Wright of Bristol in the 25-plus group.

Each contestant is judged on presentation, appearance, professionalism and presentation as well as overall performance.

Hosting Saturday night’s event is Casey Mckenna. The event will also include an appearance by Miss Connecticut/Miss Litchfield County Brittany Decker. The co-host for the final performance at the Warner will be Tom Chute of WATR radio.

The Northwest Idol competition is sponsored by Torrington Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 860-489-2274.

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