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@levittfoundation: #IDAVAN22
As our country becomes more diverse, how can downtowns develop vibrant destinations while engaging multiple communities that comprise their populations? Levitt Foundation’s Sharon Yazowski led a timely panel with Lisa Wagner of @levittdayton, Talicia Richardson of @646downtown and Jamie Haack of @jmkac at this year’s #IDAVAN22. These nonprofit leaders from across the country presented proven…
@levittfoundation: Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth!
Happy National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month! Today and everyday, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures and diversity of Americans whose ancestors hail from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Their contributions and achievements are forever at the forefront of our development as a nation. Gracias! #HHM #hispanicheritage #LatinxHeritageMonth
@levittfoundation: Happy #VinylRecordDay!
Happy #VinylRecordDay! Vinyl records have been making its comeback for a number of years, increasing in momentum. The problem? There’s not enough pressing plants to keep up with the demand. @marketplaceapm @davidbrancaccio conducted an interview with Broc Barnes, a plant manager at @thirdmanrecords in Detroit, MI, created by @officialjackwhite to discuss how they’re staying ahead…
@levittfoundation: #levittloveslyrics with @foofighters
Released on the @foofighters 1997 album, The Colour and the Shape, Dave Grohl wrote the popular song, “Everlong,” while he was facing the dissolution of his marriage and entering into a new relationship. “Everlong” features the theme of preserving the moment throughout its lyrics, asking the listener “If everything could ever be this real forever…
@levittfoundation: @JoniMitchell makes music comeback
In 2015, @jonimitchell suffered from a debilitating brain aneurysm, which left her unable to speak and walk. On July 29th, @brandicarlile introduced the iconic singer who wowed audiences at this year’s Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park, R.I. The nine-time GRAMMY winner sang some of her more popular tunes including, “Big Yellow Taxi,”…
@levittfoundation: #levittloveslyrics Stevie Wonder
#StevieWonder wrote this song as an expression of love for his then wife, Syreeta Wright, whom he met when she was working as a secretary at Motown Records. Wonder’s endearing lyrics and romantic sentiment earned him the 1973 GRAMMY for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and the 183rd spot on @rollingstone’s list of the “500…
@levittfoundation: @TheNewRespects play at @levittsiouxfalls
Rising Up for Parks and Recreation Month
This July, we’re celebrating national Park and Recreation Month, which was created in 1985 by the National Recreation and Park Association to acknowledge the importance of parks and recreation for the physical and mental health of both individuals and communities. At Levitt, we believe green spaces and parks are essential to creating healthy, equitable communities…
@levittfoundation: @TheNewRespects playing @Levittsiouxfalls July 16th!
TOMORROW, @thenewrespects will be playing @levittsiouxfalls on July 16th at 7:00 p.m! Get ready to stomp your feet to their dance-worthy tunes of pop, soul, and rock n’ roll! And don’t forget to post your photos to IG and TW using #LevittTourSiouxFalls and enter to win a free, signed t-shirt from @thenewrespects! #thenewrespects #levitttour #siouxfalls…