Chalfonte Theatre

LXCL:Grants entry to the event with general admission.

General Admission

LXCL:Discount for all level members of the Elk Rapids Cinema.

Cinema Member

LXCL:Youth ticket. For ages 18 and younger.

Youth Ticket

Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist&nbsp;Richard Gilewitz&nbsp;will appear live on&nbsp;The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday, May 14, 2026, as part of his album release tour supporting his tenth studio recording,&nbsp;GILEWITZ. Doors open at&nbsp;6:00 p.m., with the performance beginning at&nbsp;7:00 p.m., featuring&nbsp;two 45-minute sets. Widely regarded for his virtuoso fingerstyle technique and engaging stage presence, Gilewitz has toured internationally for more than three decades, earning praise for performances that move seamlessly between classical, blues, folk, jazz, and rock traditions. His repertoire spans from Bach to Zeppelin, delivered with technical mastery and a storyteller&rsquo;s charm. DigitalDreamDoor has ranked him among the Top 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Players of All Time. Gilewitz has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and has opened for artists such as Warren Zevon, America, Leo Kottke, Steve Morse, and The Little River Band, as well as comedians including Richard Lewis and Louie Anderson. Guitar legend Leo Kottke recorded one of Gilewitz&rsquo;s original compositions, retitling it Echoing Gilewitz in his honor. In addition to his performance career, Gilewitz is a respected educator and creator of instructional materials for TrueFire and Mel Bay Publications, and is the founder of Gillacamp Guitar and Ukulele Camp. His recent appearances include repeated invitations to perform at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, where he drew the largest audience in the venue&rsquo;s summer concert series history. Tickets and additional information will be available through the Chalfonte Theatre.

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Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz will appear live on The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as part of his album release tour supporting his tenth studio recording, GILEWITZ. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7:00 p.m., featuring two 45-minute sets. Widely regarded for his virtuoso fingerstyle technique and engaging stage presence, Gilewitz has toured internationally for more than three decades, earning praise for performances that move seamlessly between classical, blues, folk, jazz, and rock traditions. His repertoire spans from Bach to Zeppelin, delivered with technical mastery and a storyteller’s charm. DigitalDreamDoor has ranked him among the Top 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Players of All Time. Gilewitz has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and has opened for artists such as Warren Zevon, America, Leo Kottke, Steve Morse, and The Little River Band, as well as comedians including Richard Lewis and Louie Anderson. Guitar legend Leo Kottke recorded one of Gilewitz’s original compositions, retitling it Echoing Gilewitz in his honor. In addition to his performance career, Gilewitz is a respected educator and creator of instructional materials for TrueFire and Mel Bay Publications, and is the founder of Gillacamp Guitar and Ukulele Camp. His recent appearances include repeated invitations to perform at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, where he drew the largest audience in the venue’s summer concert series history. Tickets and additional information will be available through the Chalfonte Theatre.

Chalfonte Theatre

Richard Gilewitz in concert

205 River St

General Admission

$25

Cinema Member

$20

Youth Ticket

$12.50

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