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PRESS RELEASE: The War and Treaty to Headline the 2024 Levitt National Tour
Media Contact: Chris Dzialo, chris@levitt.org For The War and Treaty: Allison Elbl, aelbl@shorefire.com | Jeremy Saunders, jsaunders@shorefire.com The magnetic, multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo—whose new single, “Stealing A Kiss,” is out now—brings their exhilarating blend of blues, gospel, soul, bluegrass, country, and more to Levitt venues across the country. LOS ANGELES (April 24, 2024)—The Mortimer &…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Foundation’s Spend Down Featured in Inside Philanthropy
On January 17, 2024, Inside Philanthropy published a feature covering the Levitt Foundation’s announcement of its $150 million spend down. Reporter Wendy Paris spoke with Levitt Foundation Board President, Liz Levitt Hirsch; Levitt Foundation CEO, Sharon Yazowski; and Levitt Foundation Executive Vice President, Vanessa Silberman, to reflect on the origins and evolution of the Levitt…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Foundation’s Spend Down Featured in Los Angeles Times
On November 30, 2023, in concert with the Levitt Foundation’s announcement of its $150 million spend down, the Los Angeles Times published a feature covering this milestone. Reporter Kenan Draughorne spoke with Levitt Foundation Board President, Liz Levitt Hirsch; Levitt Foundation CEO, Sharon Yazowski; and Levitt Pavilion Dayton Executive Director, Lisa Wagner, to share the…
PRESS RELEASE: Levitt Foundation Announces Spend Down of $150 Million
Levitt Foundation Announces Spend Down of $150 Million in Assets to Build Movement for Free Concerts Across America Social impact funder ramps up support for free, live concerts in public spaces nationwide to foster equitable, healthy, and thriving communities. MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Dzialo, chris@levitt.org | (213) 201-6120 LOS ANGELES (November 30, 2023)—The Mortimer & Mimi…
IN THE NEWS: #InConversationWith Sharon Yazowski
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Dayton Featured in the Dayton Daily News
Levitt Dayton had their most successful concert season yet this summer. Dayton Daily News reporter, Cornelius Frolik, chatted with Levitt Dayton’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Madeline Hart, to learn about the impactful community bonding experienced by over 70,000 people from all walks of life in attendance this year. “Since opening in downtown Dayton in…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt LA Featured in USC Annenberg Media
As Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles wrapped up their iconic summer concert series, they shared some special moments with USC Annenberg Media. Reporter April Aguilera spoke to Levitt LA Executive Director Allegra Padilla and the closing show headliner Beatriz Solis about the importance of accessible arts and culture in Los Angeles: “These events give people a…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Shell Sioux Falls featured in KELOLAND
The impact of Levitt performances across the country would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers at each event. Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Director of Volunteer Engagement, Laura Mullen, had the opportunity to highlight the essential work of volunteers with KEOLAND reporter Dan Santella. “This place could not function [without volunteers]. Our mission is…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Woonsocket featured in Call & Times
This summer, the River Island Arts Park in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, presented its fifth Levitt AMP Woonsocket concert series. Call & Times Reporter Joseph Nadeau attended a 2023 lineup announcement dinner hosted by local series coordinator, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley. At the event, Meghan Rao, Director of Resource, Development, and Communication, unveiled each of the…