News & Press
IN THE NEWS: Hypebot Makes the Case for the Levitt Model
In a recent Hypebot feature, editor-in-chief Jeremy Young takes an in-depth look at the Levitt Model and its impact on communities, artists, and public spaces across the country, making the case that the Levitt Family Foundation’s approach to free outdoor concerts should be replicated far more widely. Young points to several elements that make the…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Family Foundation’s Sharon Yazowski and Levitt Shell Sioux Falls’ Nancy Halverson appear on In the Moment Podcast
This July, Levitt Family Foundation President & CEO Sharon Yazowski and Levitt Shell Sioux Falls President & CEO Nancy Halverson visited the South Dakota Public Broadcasting studio to chat with Lori Walsh, host of the In the Moment podcast. Their conversation highlighted the power of free live music in Sioux Falls and in Levitt communities…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Cumberland featured in The Garrett County Republican
Levitt AMP Cumberland recently broke their single-night attendance record, with an estimated 750 people on the lawn to soak in a performance by Nashville indie-rock band The Foxies on July 23rd. The Garrett County Republican reporter Claudia Reynolds interviewed Melanie Moore, Director of Frostburg State University’s Cultural Events Series—presenter of Levitt AMP Cumberland—about this milestone….
IN THE NEWS: Levitt VIBE Pasadena Brings Free Concerts Back to Memorial Park
Free outdoor concerts return to Memorial Park’s historic bandshell thanks to the newly launched Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series, featured this July in Pasadena Now. Presented by the Pasadena Recreation and Parks Foundation in partnership with the City of Pasadena, the 2026 series is taking place July 11 through September 12. The music series marks…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Selma featured in the Selma Times Journal
This July, Selma Times Journal reporter Nichlos Cutrell captured the exciting opening night of the Levitt AMP Selma music series, which kicked off with the Bridge City Jazz Fest. Lydia Chatmon of the Black Belt Community Foundation, presenter of the Levitt AMP Selma Music Series, shared how the 2026 season will continue to strengthen the Selma…
Three Levitt Communities Host World Cup Fans From Across The Globe
Since the opening match on June 11, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has captivated audiences worldwide—including several across the Levitt network, where free watch parties, festivals, and soccer-themed programming have turned Levitt venues into match-day gathering grounds for fans of all ages and backgrounds. Levitt Pavilion Arlington hosted a free watch party for the Jordan…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Harrisonburg featured in the Harrisonburg Citizen
This July, Harrisonburg Citizen reporter Ella Warren captured the impact and exciting developments at the Levitt AMP Harrisonburg music series—including an effort led by the nonprofit Build Our Park to build a permanent stage at Turner Pavilion for the series. “Harrisonburg loves live music. It’s become a piece of our culture here,” said Erin Bishop, Vice President of the Build…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series launches with Juneteenth celebration and new art installation
The Juneteenth unveiling of a new public art installation and launch of the new Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was recently featured in The Vicksburg Post. “In the Key of Freedom,” a sound sculpture by artist Kevin Caron, pays homage to Vicksburg’s history as an important location during the Civil War, as well as its deep connection to the blues, a Black musical tradition that informs Vicksburg’s…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Batesville featured in White River Now
Levitt AMP Batesville, which kicked off its 2026 Levitt Music Series in May, has brought joy and community connection to more than 3,000 concertgoers over the first four performances of the 10-week free concert series. In a recent article in White River Now, Main Street Batesville Executive Director Maggie Tipton-Smart described the unifying impact the…
Your 2026 Levitt Concert Season Guide
This summer and into fall, parks, plazas, and green spaces across America will come alive with laughter, good vibes, and tunes as family, friends, and neighbors gather for another unforgettable season of free outdoor concerts! The 2026 Levitt concert season is bringing together over 1 million people of all ages and backgrounds for dynamic…