Dino Kartsonakis
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DateOct 29, 2025
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Event Starts7:30pm
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Doors Open6:30pm
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Ticket Prices$14.95 - 49.95
(plus tax & fees) -
AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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LocationBlue Gate PAC
760 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana, IN 46565
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart (If you are paying with a gift card, you must call to purchase tickets 260.768.4725)
Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday @ 7:30pm
Event Details
Dino began playing piano at the age of three. He was enrolled in piano lessons at age five. Dino received his professional training at The King's College in New York City as well as studied piano at Juilliard School of Music**. Dino has traveled extensively and has well over 50 recordings with mainstream labels and over a million sales. Included in this production is the "Peace Series", a collection of CD's featuring more subdued piano arrangements against a backdrop of nature sounds.
Dino has described his style as combining the classical and the sacred. His technique has been described as fluid and brilliant. He has been compared to Liberace because of his flare, costumes and pianos. Dino has performed in his highly rated show in Branson, Missouri. Among his accomplishments is his Grammy Nominated Recording of "Chariots of Fire" from the Oscar Award Winning movie "Chariots of Fire".
Dino was honored to play at Carnegie Hall with the New York Symphony to benefit the Nation of Israel. He has also performed with Sandi Patty and Larnell Harris on the Big 3 tour. He was one of the entertainers participating to benefit Music Cares, a charitable organization that helps struggling musicians and entertainers. Dino appeared with the Israeli Symphony during the dedication of the new United States Embassy in Jerusalem. Dino received a participation Grammy Award in 1999 for his work on the soundtrack of the movie "The Apostle". He is currently on tour in US and Canada based on his new project Hymn Restoration. The hymnal is dedicated to Dr. Billy Graham. The project has been endorsed by Anne Graham Lotz, Bill Gaither and Dr. Charles Stanley.
**Juilliard School - The Juilliard School is a private performing arts conservatory in New York City.
Dino has described his style as combining the classical and the sacred. His technique has been described as fluid and brilliant. He has been compared to Liberace because of his flare, costumes and pianos. Dino has performed in his highly rated show in Branson, Missouri. Among his accomplishments is his Grammy Nominated Recording of "Chariots of Fire" from the Oscar Award Winning movie "Chariots of Fire".
Dino was honored to play at Carnegie Hall with the New York Symphony to benefit the Nation of Israel. He has also performed with Sandi Patty and Larnell Harris on the Big 3 tour. He was one of the entertainers participating to benefit Music Cares, a charitable organization that helps struggling musicians and entertainers. Dino appeared with the Israeli Symphony during the dedication of the new United States Embassy in Jerusalem. Dino received a participation Grammy Award in 1999 for his work on the soundtrack of the movie "The Apostle". He is currently on tour in US and Canada based on his new project Hymn Restoration. The hymnal is dedicated to Dr. Billy Graham. The project has been endorsed by Anne Graham Lotz, Bill Gaither and Dr. Charles Stanley.
**Juilliard School - The Juilliard School is a private performing arts conservatory in New York City.
Plan Your Visit:▼
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.
Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.
Tickets: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue to present at ticket check. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office window, and you must present a photo ID. If you need your tickets printed for any reason, visit the venue box office prior to entering ticket check. Tickets that include a dining package will need to be printed prior to visiting the restaurant since they serve as your dining voucher.
Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.
Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.
Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.
Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.
Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.
No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.
Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.
Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.
Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.
Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.
For more information, simply visit our FAQ page.
Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.
Tickets: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue to present at ticket check. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office window, and you must present a photo ID. If you need your tickets printed for any reason, visit the venue box office prior to entering ticket check. Tickets that include a dining package will need to be printed prior to visiting the restaurant since they serve as your dining voucher.
Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.
Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.
Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.
Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.
Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.
No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.
Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.
Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.
Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.
Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.
For more information, simply visit our FAQ page.
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