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Louisiana Kids, Inc.

Louisiana Kids, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C)(3) volunteer organization.
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06/09/2024

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and helped set up on Friday afternoon for the competition! Your hard work and dedication made a significant difference, and we couldn't have done it without you.

06/09/2024

Louisiana Kids State 2024 GRAND CHAMP Vocalist of the day !!!!!!
Peyton Clement
I’m so proud and blessed to have Peyton as my voice student ! She worked very hard on her song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ! It takes so much dedication and commitment before you even step on the stage . Choosing the song , practicing staying committed, never giving up plus making the track , Roberto Matthews did such a fabulous job recording me on the piano . The emotional attachment I have playing for Peyton and all my students is incredible.
Peyton has the most beautiful voice and I’m so happy for her . She told me last night it didn’t seem real ! It’s so hard out of so many acts and talented kids what the judges are thinking and the talent yesterday was incredible. I am very thankful that Peyton was chosen !! She’s very humble and kind!!!!! Peyton I am so excited and love you so much !!! Congratulations!!!!
KKVS IS SO PROUD OF YOU AND WE LOVE YOU 😘

06/09/2024

A fun filled day of listening to kids singing and performing. They do have some very talented young people within this program!!!
Louisiana Kids, Inc.
And thank you very much Judith Cook for accompanying me at this event!!! ❤️🏴‍☠️❤️ Mike Juneau

06/09/2024

Louisiana Kids, Inc. Entertainer of the Year 2024 Mia Alexandra! Moping Tradition, First duty of the Entertainer of the Year is to sweep and mop the facility!

06/09/2024

Louisiana Kids, Inc. Celebrates 27th State Finals Competition! Over 70 Acts took the stage.

06/09/2024

Louisiana Kids, Inc. Celebrates 27th State Finals Competition! Over 70 Acts took the stage today at St. Rosalie in Harvey, La. This year's theme was "The Beauty of Music and Nature" A Celebration of Mother Earth. The organization is sponsored by Optimist Club of the Westbank! Special thanks to the business Supporters and Community Support Clubs and volunteers of 2024, Alario Marine Supply, A1 Printing, Westbank Engraving, Edward Jones, Azalia Hall Bingo/Randolph Sheppard Vendors of Louisiana, McAlisters Deli, Rotary Club, Marrero Lions Club, Westwego Lions Club, Westergo Historical Society and MikeJuneau and the Pirates for the Buccaneer Scholarship Award!!

06/08/2024

The Stage is ready for Louisiana Kids, Inc. State Finals Competition Event! Please come out today to St Rosalie in Harvey, La. and enjoy a day of Louisiana Talent! Event Starts at 9 am today!! Congratulations to all of the kids participating today.

05/15/2024

We have more raffle tickets to sell if anyone would Iike to purchase some!

05/11/2024

If you want to help the Louisiana Kids, Inc. Organization, please purchase raffle tickets! This organization is a nonprofit who helps showcase children's talents thoughout the state. It is strictly run by volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

The Gift Basket includes Louisiana Kids Merchandise and over $300 worth of gift cards to the following local places:
$25 Walmart
$50 New Orleans Food & Spirits
$50 DiMartinos
$25 Gretna Depot
$25 Gattusos
$25 Amore
$25 Dough Nguyener's Bakery (can be used at Thanh Thanh and Huey P's)
$25 Mo's Pizza
$25 Olive Branch Cafe
$25 Empress of China
$25 Cafe 615 Home of Da Wabbit
$25 Zeas

If you would like to purchase tickets, please see a Louisiana Kids Inc. Board Member. Cash, paypal (), and venmo () are accepted. If paying with paypal or venmo, please include your name, number, and email address!!! Thank you for your support!

05/03/2024

The raffle tickets are ready to go! If you want to help the Louisiana Kids, Inc. Organization, please purchase raffle tickets! This organization is a nonprofit who helps showcase children's talents thoughout the state. It is strictly run by volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

The Gift Basket will include Louisiana Kids Merchandise and over $300 worth of gift cards to the following local places:
$25 Walmart
$50 New Orleans Food & Spirits
$50 DiMartinos
$25 Gretna Depot
$25 Gattusos
$25 Amore
$25 Dough Nguyener's Bakery (can be used at Thanh Thanh and Huey P's)
$25 Mo's Pizza
$25 Olive Branch Cafe
$25 Empress of China
$25 Cafe 615 Home of Da Wabbit
$25 Zeas

If you would like to purchase tickets, please see a Louisiana Kids Inc. Board Member. Cash, paypal (), and venmo () are accepted. If paying with paypal or venmo, please include your name, number, and email address!!! Thank you for your support!

04/30/2024

ATTENTION: GIFT BASKET INCLUDING $300 OF RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS UP FOR RAFFLE!
Hello Everyone! The Louisiana Kids, Inc. Board decided to raffle off a basket filled with Louisiana Kids Merchandise and over $300 worth of gift cards to various restaurants/places in the area. Raffle tickets will be available starting next week and will be $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20. All funds raised will go directly into the Louisiana Kids Inc. account to help cover the special awards and scholarships given to some of our Louisiana Kids members. The drawing will be held during our State Finals Award Ceremony on June 8th. Winner does not need to be present. Included in the basket will be gift cards to the following places:
$25 Walmart
$50 New Orleans Food & Spirits
$50 DiMartinos
$25 Gretna Depot
$25 Gattusos
$25 Amore
$25 Dough Nguyener's Bakery (can be used at Thanh Thanh and Huey P's)
$25 Mo's Pizza
$25 Olive Branch Cafe
$25 Empress of China
$25 Cafe 615 Home of Da Wabbit
$25 Zeas
I would like to thank all of our board members who contributed to this by purchasing gift cards including Mike Hymel, Gena Bergeron, Ted and Cheryl Bergeron, Alexa Hernandez, Ashley Carey-Betts, Megan Johnston, and Allison Breaux!
Please comment here or message Brittney Bergeron if anyone would like to get tickets. Cash, paypal (), and venmo () are accepted.

04/23/2024

Open Mic Night! If you're in Belle Chasse or on the Westbank Thursday, 4/25/24, Open Mic Night is happening at the Belle Chasse YMCA!

8101 Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Do you have kids, nieces, nephews, friends, etc. who love to sing and dance their hearts out? Consider coming out to meet the Louisiana Kids at this event and consider joining. We'd love to have you!

04/13/2024

Special thanks to the Marrero Lions Club, Westwego Lions Club, and Optimist Club of the Westbank members for there Love, Dedication and Support to the Louisiana Kids, Inc. Organization. It was a successful fundraiser and it was nice to see so much support from the Louisiana Kids, Inc. Alumni members. All members that participated are eligible for a scholarship at our Louisiana Kids, Inc. State Finals event on June 8, 2024.❤️🎵🎶

04/13/2024

Only a few hours until our variety show! We can't wait to see you there. Doors Open at 10 AM.

There's still time to join the Variety Show!Contact Show Producer Tom Verret at 504-415-0557 or louisianakids@gmail.com...

04/10/2024

There's still time to join the Variety Show!
Contact Show Producer Tom Verret at 504-415-0557 or [email protected]
We can't wait to see you there.

03/26/2024

Hey Alums! Have you joined the lineup yet?
If not, there is still time! Contact Tom Verret to be added to the show!

This is our very first Alumni Show, and we are looking forward to having as many graduates back on the stage as possible! So dust off those karaoke tracks because we can't wait to see you!

03/25/2024

Are you a graduating senior? Have you collected all of your competition paperwork?

There's still time to get it all together before the registration deadline! To be eligible to receive our continuing education scholarships, be sure to submit all necessary paperwork with your competition registration before the deadline.

**All scholarship money is awarded in the second semester of your sophomore year at an accredited college, university, or trade school. If your second semester of your sophomore year is not reached within 48 months, scholarship funds will be re-awarded to new recipient**

03/22/2024

How are the winners chosen?

All talent category winners are selected first. Once, an act has won talent, it is ineligible to win at the sub-talent level. Talent categories are separated into group acts and solo acts. Ties are not broken unless three or more acts are tied. An act must receive at least a gold with honors to receive the scholarship prize with the talent category award.

At the sub-talent level, the highest scoring act will win the sub-talent category. In addition, first place scores are recognized in each age category. Groups and solo acts are also separated at the sub-talent level. Ties are not broken unless three or more acts are tied. An act must receive at least a gold to receive the scholarship prize with the sub-talent category award.

03/21/2024

Did you know that every year our membership selects one of their peers to honor with the Louisiana Kids' Choice Award? To be eligible for this award and receive a vote, please submit your paperwork with your competition registration.

Deadline is April 27, 2024! There is still plenty of time!

03/20/2024

Do you have a music studio? Do you teach children how to become the best performer they can be. Whether you teach voice, dance, instruments, or any other type of talent, all studios are welcome. Affiliate studio applications are open. Contact any board member to learn about the program!

03/19/2024

How does weighting work?

Based on the sub-talent category, one criteria is scored out of 20 points, and the other three are scored out of 10 points. This allows each act to be scored based on what suits that sub-talent category best. Only vocal acts are weighted.

Weighting works as followed:
Commitment: Character, Gospel, Musical Theater, National Anthem, Patriotic
Entertainment: Blues, Combination, Country, Popular
Technique: Classical and Serious

03/18/2024

What are the judges looking for?
Judges score an act based on commitment, entertainment, technique, and professionalism. All four categories are added together to give an act a score out of 50 possible points.

The lowest of the four judges' scores is dropped, and the final three are averaged together to give the act its overall score.

For acting numbers the four criteria are: Voicing, Characterization, Movement, and Overall Presentation. The scoring method is the same.

03/15/2024

WHAT DOES LOUISIANA KIDS MEAN TO ME?
Our annual essay contest allows our members to share what value the organization has brought to them. This crucial piece of registration paperwork allows you to be eligible for our annual awards. The Board of Directors love reading all of the submissions from our littlest members to our graduating seniors!

Take a look in this year's memory book for the submissions at competition on June 8!

03/14/2024

Please keep our past Board Member Danny Fontenot and his family in your prayers. Danny served the Louisiana Kids, Inc. Organization for over twenty years. He was a valuable volunteer and stepped down in 2022 to make way for passing the Torch to our Alumni. Please join the Louisiana Kids, Inc. organization on the following dates. The Following masses will be offered to honor the memory of Danny Fontenot at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, La. Sunday March 24, 2024 @ 11:00am Sunday March 31, 2024 @ 11:00am. Sunday May 19, 2024 @ 11:00am Saturday June 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am. Sunday December 22, 2024 @ 11:00am Danny will be sadly missed but not forgotten.

03/14/2024

So what is a sub-talent category? It's a way we group similar acts together for scoring purposes. This allows us to award a top country singer of the day and a top classical singer as well. Each sub-talent category has its on requirements for what act would qualify. Please refer to pages 8 and 9 of the competition guidebook for a complete list of each sub-talent category.

03/13/2024

Not a member yet? That's okay!

Membership applications for 2024 are live on our website. There's still plenty of time to complete yours before our variety show in April. Contact Tom Verret to be added to the lineup.

03/12/2024

Almost six weeks away from the registration deadline for competition! Now is the time to collect all your paperwork!

To be eligible for any annual awards like Entertainer of the Year or Glitter and Gold, you must submit all your paperwork with your registration. Your records in addition to your participation throughout the year are what the Board of Directors uses to select our award recipients. Don't miss out on these amazing scholarship opportunities!

03/11/2024

Our competition has four talent categories. Each is scored separately, and each has different rules associated with scoring. Your act should be in the talent category that best fits the description.
Vocal - An act primarily featuring a signing talent.
Dance - An act primarily featuring a dance talent.
Acting - An act primarily featuring an acting talent.
General Variety - An act primarily featuring a different talent like an instrument or something that does not fit into the other three categories.

Each talent category further breaks down into individual sub-talent categories to better organize the competition. At the end of the competition, a winner is selected for each talent category from the highest score of the day in that category.

03/06/2024

***CALLING ALUMNI***
Come share your talents with the new generation of Louisiana Kids members, and spend time catching up with your former co-stars!

The variety show is open to Louisiana Kids of all ages (including adults). Contact Tom Verret to be added to the lineup, and call your LA Kids friends to get them to join, too!

03/05/2024

With competition season quickly approaching, you may find yourself asking any number of questions. We hope to answer as many of them as possible during the next weeks as part of our Competition 101 campaign. Whether your new to the organization or a seasoned veteran who just needs a refresher, we hope you take away some valuable knowledge.

Address

1132 Barbe Drive
Westwego, LA
70094

Website

http://louisianakids.us/

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