Glenville's Got Talent Centennial Plaza Cleveland Cultural Gardens August 5, 2023
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation presented a series of World on Stage events at the Centennial Peace Plaza in the Gardens to showcase various heritages such as African, Middle Eastern, Hispanic and Asian. On Saturday August 5, 2023 a special community night was presented by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and Famicos Foundation.
The evening began with a performance by Russell Thompson and Free Agent. Russell Thompson and Free Agent is a native Cleveland band known for their musical blend of instrumental jazz, funk, and R&B. The band was formed in 1984 by saxaphonist
Russell Thompson.
Watch a video of the closing song by Russell Thompson and Free Agent.
Russell Thompson and Free Agent
This was followed by the first annual Glenville's Got Talent competition. Acts submitted a video of their performance and the best were chosen to appear on stage. The judges for Glenville's Got Talent were DJ Phatty Banks, Ralph "RJ" Worley and Karlin "Arrogant" Warren.
Judges RJ Worley, DJ Phatty Banks and Karlin Warren
The top 3 finishers were Royal T, Queen Tia aka Boo and the winner of the first competition, MattMatt Raybeam.
Royal T performing at Glenville's Got Talent
Queen Tia aka Boo performing at Glenville's Got Talent
MattMatt Raybeam performing at Glenville's Got Talent
When MC Dan Hanson asked the crowd at the end of the performances if there should be a 2nd annual Glenville's Got Talent event next year they replied with a resounding "YES!"
Enjoy these other images from the first annual Glenville's Got Talent community night in the Cultural Gardens.
Producer Johnny Wu and soundman Chris Blackfire
Revealing the winners
Queen Tia aka Boo with judge Karlin Warren
Judge DJ Phatty Banks
Performers and Judges
Glenville's Got Talent MC Karlin Warren
DJ Phatty Banks with Ken Ferguson
Obie Shelton and Chris Blackfire
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