NORWICH – Local fans of American Idol will have an opportunity to enjoy the spotlight and compete for their 15 minutes of fame, if only on a local level, as the Park Place Restaurant and Lounge announces its own Idol competition.

Participants have two opportunities – beginning at 9 p.m. on July 31 and Aug. 7 in the Park Place dining room – to qualify for the top six spots, and will then move on to compete in the Park Place Idol finals on Aug. 14.