Cut the dragon fruit in half and loosen the meat from the skin by running a spoon along the edge and scooping it out as one piece. (Keep the hollow skin halves for serving the salad.) Dice it up, toss with pineapple and papaya chunks and place back into the hollow halves. Serve chilled. Makes 4 servings.
The Columbia County Amateur Series is returning to the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown this month, and performers will vie for the grand prize of $1,000 and the chance to appear before the producers of “America’s Got Talent” or “The Voice.” The Top 8 from the preliminary rounds will compete in the finale, which will be recorded live. The shows begin at 7 p.m. each night, and there is no charge to attend.
Thursday, July 10
First session (singers)
Michael Adams
Holly Turner
Bettina Johnson
Jamiah Hudson
William Combs
Jada Turner
Second session (solo musicians)
Brian Kaye
Davey Marana
James Randall
Jasmine Williams
Callie Adcox
Sam Adams
(Two performers from each session will advance to the finale)
Friday, July 11
First session (variety)
Daniel Browning – dance
Dedric Roberts – spoken word
(One will advance to the finale)
Wayne Burnett – duo
Coriander Blue – duo
(One will advance to the finale)
Second session (bands)
Tandem
Livingroom Legends
Double Diamond
Grace Project
(Two will advance to the finale)
If You Go:
What: Columbia County Amateur Series
When: 7 p.m. July 10 – 12
Where: Columbia County Exhibition Center, Grovetown
How Much: Free
More Info: ccamateurseries.com