The city of Branson names a day of honor for Branson entertainer Dino Kartsonakis.
Mayor Larry Milton read a proclamation during the Tuesday, July 12, Board of Aldermen meeting declaring July 24, 2022 will be “Dino Kartsonakis Day” in the city of Branson. The day of honor is being held on the same day as Dino’s 80th birthday celebration event at the Mansion Theatre.
Milton lauded Kartsonakis for his work in Christian music, including winning a Grammy award in 1999 for his work in the film The Apostle, winning two Instrumental Album of the Year Dove awards and six Instrumentalist of the Year Dove awards from the Gospel Music Association.
Milton also spoke about Kartsonakis’ and his wife being “local fixtures” and Dino’s Famous 24 Karrot Cakes bringing tourists to the Branson area.
Dino mentioned his 80th birthday celebration at the Mansion Theater, taking place on Sunday July 24 at 7 p.m., with free admission for the public.
The full story can be read on the Branson Tri-Lakes News Website.
(Story by Jason Wert, Branson Tri-Lakes News)
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