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Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Valdosta, GA
Nestled in southern Georgia, Valdosta is known for its lush azaleas, blossoming art scene, and powerhouse sports teams at Valdosta State University. The traditional lands of the Timucua, Hitchiti, Seminole, and Creek people, the area was settled by the Spanish in the early 1800s, and in 1860, the city of Valdosta was founded, characterized by…
Levitt Artists Shine with 38 Nominations for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards
Posted OnNovember 20, 2023 byThe 2024 GRAMMY Award nominations are in—recognizing 30 artists who have rocked Levitt stages across the country across 38 different categories! We are thrilled to congratulate these nominees and celebrate their exceptional artistry ranging from reggae to regional roots, to pop, to children’s music—reflecting the broad range of musical styles presented on Levitt stages. …
Group Site Visit to Levitt Pavilion Arlington Offers Insights and Inspiration
Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month in Levitt Communities
Throughout the year, the Levitt Foundation celebrates the diverse history, culture, and achievements of our Hispanic and Latinx community members across the country. Here’s a look back at the events proudly hosted on Levitt stages this September/October during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. Levitt Pavilion Denver Denver, Colorado Viva Southwest Mariachi Fest featuring Flor…
How Levitt Creates Stronger Communities
Are you curious how Levitt creates more equitable, thriving, and healthy communities through the power of free, live music? Read on! We’ve broken it down into three steps: Step 1: Creating Inclusive Gathering Places A Levitt venue presents free outdoor concerts in a public space, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds. Acclaimed…
A Look Back at My Experience as Levitt Foundation’s Inaugural Communications Fellow
My 12-month journey as the Levitt Foundation’s 2022–2023 inaugural Communications Fellow has been a tremendous learning opportunity that has been immensely rewarding, and I am thrilled to share a bit about my experience the past year with you. I was born and raised in Southern California—the land of sunshine, palm trees, and avocados—where I developed…
Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Fort Pierce, Florida
Located on southeast Florida’s Treasure Coast (bordering the Atlantic Ocean), Fort Pierce is a small yet burgeoning city whose riches lie in its multiculturalism. The locale’s 48,000 inhabitants represent a true American mosaic, characterized by not just ethnic diversity—including large Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx communities—but internationalism as well, with nearly one in six residents born…
Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Littleton, North Carolina
Though its name might suggest otherwise, the community of Littleton (population: 560) is anything but a drive-through town. Perhaps what illustrates this municipality’s small-yet-mighty heritage most is the story behind its Lakeland Cultural Arts Center, the nonprofit presenting the inaugural Levitt AMP Littleton Music Series, which wraps up on August 26. Over the last 46…
Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Clinton, Oklahoma
A small city in Western Oklahoma with a population of approximately 10,000 people situated along Historic Route 66, Clinton was once a hub city where several railways operated. Today, it remains a popular stop for folks traveling along Route 66 on their way between Oklahoma City and Amarillo, Texas. Established when settlers bought the land…
Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Wilmington, Delaware
As Delaware’s largest city, Wilmington is located just 30 miles south of Philadelphia and is a midway point between New York City and Washington, D.C. Its central location and reputation as the “corporate capital of America” give this relatively small city with a population of approximately 72,000 a big-city feel while still being very walkable…