News & Press
Congratulations to the Returning Levitt Music Series Communities!
The Levitt Foundation is thrilled to announce that 32 existing Levitt Music Series communities, below, have been awarded another round of three-year matching grants of up to $120K total to present free, outdoor concerts in their communities in 2026–2028! Building upon the momentum and deep impact they’ve realized in their towns and cities, these nonprofits…
Levitt AMP Woonsocket Featured in The Valley Breeze
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the nonprofit presenting Levitt AMP Woonsocket, and the organization behind the redevelopment of three historic mill buildings in the Millrace District of downtown Woonsocket, has secured a $150,000 grant from the Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund and $295,000 from the Site Readiness Program. Valley Breeze reporter Corey Plant sat…
Levitt AMP Galva’s John Taylor Featured in River Cities’ Reader
John Taylor, an Iraq war veteran and computer programmer turned volunteer and booking lead for Levitt AMP Galva, was featured in local outlet River Cities’ Reader. Journalist Jonathan Turner spotlighted Taylor’s extraordinary contributions and impact in his community through music and free live concerts—both as part of the Levitt series, and in his own front…
The 2025 Levitt Season is Underway!
Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and mark your calendars—free Levitt concerts have returned to towns and cities across America, gathering friends, family and neighbors for outdoor fun for everyone all season long! Now through October, the 2025 Levitt concert season is bringing nearly one million people together of all ages and backgrounds in public spaces…
Levitt AMP Springfield featured on NewsChannel 20 Marketplace
Levitt AMP Springfield’s Christi Walden and PNC Bank’s Regional President of Central Illinois, Brian Ray, sat down with Beni Harmony on the NewsChannel 20 Marketplace segment to share the exciting return of the 2025 Levitt AMP Springfield music series. PNC Bank is a presenting sponsor of the series. Ray shared that supporting the program is essential…
Levitt VIBE Oakland Presenter Black Cultural Zone Raises $100M for City Revitalization
Levitt VIBE Oakland presenter Black Cultural Zone and the Rise East collective were spotlighted on San Francisco’s KTVU FOX 2 for raising an impressive $100M to support the implementation of massive community-led revitalization plans across East Oakland over the next five years. “We can show that Oakland can be that beacon for who we need…
Main Street Fort Smith Featured in Talk Business & Politics
Main Street Fort Smith’s executive director, Amanda Hager, was spotlighted in Arkansas’ Talk Business & Politics for her efforts to catalyze economic development by fostering arts and culture downtown. In addition to organizing the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series, Hager has also spearheaded initiatives to develop stakeholder relationships, beautify downtown buildings, and launch small…
Levitt AMP Flint Featured in The Flint Courier News
The Flint Courier News featured the 2025 season lineup announcement of Levitt AMP Flint as well as the inspiring words from Communities First, Inc. President and CEO, Glenn Wilson. Formerly presented by Jazz on Wheels, which now supports the program as a sponsor, the series is currently hosted and organized by Communities First, Inc. The highly-anticipated…
PRESS RELEASE: Levitt Foundation Launches Multi-Year, $120K Matching Grants to Strengthen Communities through Free Outdoor Concerts
Media Contact: Chris Dzialo, chris@levitt.org | Photos available (other photos available upon request) Applications now open for grants, which will support organizations nationwide to present free outdoor concert series—activating underused public spaces and building community through the power of free, live music LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2025)—The Levitt Foundation, a national social impact funder…
Levitt AMP Batesville Featured on KATV
KATV interviewed Main Street Batesville board member Amanda Roberts about the 2025 Levitt AMP Batesville music series. This year’s lineup is set to feature headliners from a wide range of genres, including indie pop artist Christian French, Australian blues group Kings & Associates, and folk duo Adrian and Meredith. Levitt AMP Batesville concerts happen Thursdays,…