NORTHWEST IDOL

12th annual singing contest returns to the Warner Aug. 12

TORRINGTON » Torrington Parks and Recreation Department will present the 12th annual Northwest Idol Finals featuring 11 finalists on the Warner Theatre’s Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m.

The 11 finalists, who have made it through auditions and two rounds of semi-finals are Michelle Cahill of Oakville, Teresa Canino, Vivian JimenezRijo, Bobbi Jo Klug, Jazmon LaTour and Mandi Zontok of Torrington, Christopher Danielczuk of Goshen, Allison Dobkins of Watertown, Ken Normandin of Thomaston, Hali Soulier of Burlington and Phoenix Whitehill of Plymouth.

At the finals, all of the contestants will perform with the “Opening Night Band.” Contestants will sing one song each during the opening round.

The top five contestants will move on to the second round that night to sing one final song. The judges will then select the top three finalists.

Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top three winners.

Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

FILE PHOTOS / HEARST CONNECTICUT MEDIA A contestant performs during a semi-final round for Northwest Idol in 2015. The 12th annual singing contest wraps up on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Warner Theatre in Torrington.

The marquee of the Warner Theatre on Main Street welcomed fans on the night of a previous Northwest Idol finals in Torrington.

The winners are announced for the 2015 Northwest Idol competition at the Warner Theatre in Torrington.