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Winners announced in ‘Encore’ juried art and ‘Walk on Words’ poetry contests

by The AV Times Staff • September 12, 2014

The winner of the “Walk on Words” poetry contest was 11-year-old Steven Brito of Palmdale with his entry titled, “One Day.”  Teddi Bandt’s The Saddle won first place in the juried art reception.
The winner of the “Walk on Words” poetry contest was 11-year-old Steven Brito of Palmdale with his entry titled, “One Day.” Teddi Bandt’s The Saddle won first place in the juried art reception.

PALMDALE – The Palmdale Playhouse kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with “Encore,” a juried art reception and the unveiling of the winner of the “Walk on Words” poetry contest Thursday evening at the Playhouse.

There were 58 entries by local artists of all ages. The winners were:

  • First Place:  Teddi Bandt, “The Saddle” ($150 AV Mall gift card);
  • Second Place: Bill Edwards, “Determination” ($100 AV Mall gift card); and
  • Third Place: Liz Franco, “Bioluminecsence” ($75 AV Mall gift card).

“Encore” judges were George and April Ray from Daisy’s Costumes and Palmdale resident Marsha Furman.

The winner of the “Walk on Words” poetry contest was 11-year-old Steven Brito of Palmdale.  His winning entry was titled, “One Day” and it has been engraved in cement in front of the Playhouse box office.

ONE DAY
One day you’ll see the best of me,
What I can be.
Oh yes, you’ll see,
While you’re standing there,
Staring at the concrete.
One day you’ll know,
My name will blow,
And I will glow
Brighter than the sun can be,
Bigger than you’ll ever think.
One day you’ll see the best of me.

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Honorable mention winners were Trish Conley and Louis Denning from Palmdale;  Julie Plaisance from Quartz Hill; and  Lynda Cavanaugh, Mary Denning,  Jillian Foxgrover (age 5), Shawna Foxgrover,  Debbie Harrington and Jessica Mundine all from Lancaster.

As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, the Playhouse will host an Open House with a catered wine reception, live prop and costume displays, guest speakers and Playhouse historical tours on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 pm. Attendees will also enjoy a video presentation of the Playhouse through the years, and receive a free Playhouse “yearbook.”

For information please call the Palmdale Playhouse at 661-267-5684.

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Filed Under: Palmdale

4 comments for "Winners announced in ‘Encore’ juried art and ‘Walk on Words’ poetry contests"

  1. Mary Denning says

    September 13, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    42125 Quail Run Way

    Enjoyed seeing all the lovely paintings. Congratulations to the winner of the painting, The Saddle, it’s a great painting. The young man who wrote the winning poem was remarkable for his young age. I loved his poem. Thank you City of Palmdale for encouraging and sharing all the accomplished artists with the community.

  2. Teddi Bandt says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Congratulations Steven on your outstanding poem. I am very honored to have been awarded 1st place for “The Saddle”. Sadly I had to leave before the winners were announced. I am very appreciative for the award, and disappointed I did not get to shake hands with our great Mayor, Jim Ledford. I’ve never had the pleasure of formally meeting him in person. I hope to be able to some day. Thank you, judges.
    Sincerely,
    Teddi Bandt

    • Mac family says

      September 13, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Congrats to all. .. but especially you Teddi! It’s not your fault that you couldn’t stay & didnt know you won! Great job as always!

  3. good job says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Congrads :) Poem is beautiful!!!!!

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