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Join us for this special "Birthday" Concert!
At age three Leon’s father took him to the Apollo Theater in New York City. A Light went on in Leon and still shines bright today. Leon’s love for the Guitar has guided his path through life.
At eight he began to study the guitar at the Henry Street Settlement on the lower east side in New York. His first teacher was Mark Oalth, who taught him folk guitar. Later that year Leon won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts, and got to perform with the world famous McGuire Sisters.
Leon Atkinson Guitarist had his Debut at Town Hall New York City 1974. The following year he played Carnegie Hall. Leon also played Broadway Shows: Promises Promises, See Saw, Hurry Harry, and A Chorus Line. He was solo Guitarist with the Alvin Ailey Ballet, performed in the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Mass Ballet on stage and on record.
Don't miss this special evening.
Price: $25
Refreshments and beverages served
Date & Time
Fri, Sep 10, 2021 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue Details
Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center
405 North William StreetPost Falls, Idaho 83854
Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center
The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving our historic building and promoting the arts in
and for the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene communities and the surrounding
region.