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The Legacy of Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch
Elizabeth “Liz” Levitt Hirsch, a champion of the arts, community, and social justice, passed away from ovarian cancer on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. She was 72. Known for her gift to connect and inspire people to achieve a shared vision, Liz channeled her life-long passion…
The Legacy of Mimi Levitt
Mimi Levitt (1921–2019) An iconic patron of the arts and historic preservation, Annemarie “Mimi” Gratzinger Levitt was best known for her intelligence, grace and hands-on approach to philanthropy and activism. She believed in the arts as a source for positive social change and left a lasting legacy of generosity and service to the causes she…
How Pamyua and Kelly Caballero Celebrate Native Heritage Through Music
The Legacy of Mortimer Levitt
A fashion businessman, philanthropist and outspoken advocate for the arts, Mortimer Levitt was known for his keen sense of style, entrepreneurial spirit and self-proclaimed “candor that bordered on outrageous.” Rising from rags to riches by the success of his men’s clothing company, The Custom Shop, Mortimer became a major patron of the arts, taking special…
How Pamyua and Kelly Caballero Celebrate Native Heritage Through Music
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, today we’re highlighting the work of two compelling Native artists who have performed on Levitt stages either in person or virtually. There are myriad ways to be Native and express Native culture, each with intricate cultural traditions and modern interpretations, and these artists — Pamyua and Kelly Caballero…
How Three Levitt AMP Communities Are Bringing New Meaning To Historic Places
Historic places and buildings are not just monuments to the past, preserving moments and memories in physical form. Actively including historical spaces as current centerpieces in community life can forge a powerful connection between people and place, creating common ground for future generations. Such is the case with three Levitt AMP communities — Carson City…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with three artists combating social injustices with music
This week wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration from September 15 to October 15, celebrating of the rich and complex histories, cultures and contributions of the 62.1 million Hispanics, Latinos and Latinx individuals who call this country ‘home.’ Today we’re highlighting three ways that past Levitt performers are harnessing the power of music…
Celebrating Filipino-American History Month: 5 FilAm Artists You Need on Your Playlist
Pop-Up Clinics Bring Covid Vaccines to Levitt Concerts
Amid the ongoing pandemic, free Levitt concerts this past season offered hundreds of thousands of people nationwide a safe outdoor space to experience the unifying power of free, live music; connect with old and new friends; and at some venues, even acquire protection against Covid. More than a thousand concertgoers chose to receive a Covid…