Charleroi’s Spring Talent Show tonight

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi Area students will sing, twirl and dance the night away tonight during the annual Spring Talent Show.

The show will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a performance from the middle school show choir. The talent show will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $3 and will be available at the door.

Drama club sponsor Melissa Vitali said the event, open to all middle and high school students, is always unique and entertaining for all ages.

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