News & Press
Levitt Artists Nominated for 36 GRAMMY Awards
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are in, and they include 24 artists who have performed free concerts in Levitt communities coast to coast! We are thrilled to congratulate the 2025 nominees, some of whom have already won GRAMMY Awards in previous years, and celebrate their exceptional artistry. These singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists represent the wide…
IN THE NEWS: Liz Levitt Hirsch Honored as 2024 Dream Builder
On September 19, 2024, the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation and Texas Trust Credit Union posthumously named former Levitt Foundation board president Liz Levitt Hirsch the 2024 Dream Builder award recipient. This is the ninth year for the award, which honors individuals who have made the greatest contributions to revitalizing downtown Arlington and making Arlington the…
IN THE NEWS: The Impact of Levitt Concerts on Main Streets
Levitt Foundation Communications Associate Carly Swanson recently authored a guest blog on the website of our community partner, Main Street America, to highlight how five cities leverage their Levitt AMP concert series to achieve their goals of economic development, cultural enrichment, and community preservation as accredited Main Street nonprofits. Swanson caught up with leaders from…
Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation Board Names Sharon Yazowski President & CEO
On June 27, 2024, Sharon Yazowski was named President & CEO by the Levitt Foundation Board of Directors. Sharon joined Levitt in 2007 as the first executive director of Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles. She then transitioned in 2009 to Executive Director of the Levitt Foundation, as the Foundation’s first employee, and was named Chief Executive…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt National Tour and The War & Treaty Featured in The Dallas Morning News
On June 13, 2024, The Dallas Morning News published an interview with 2024 Levitt National Tour headliner, The War & Treaty. Reporter Thor Christensen sat down with Michael and Tanya Trotter—the married couple comprising the country-R&B duo—to highlight their captivating story and journey to success. Here’s an excerpt: “Christensen: I saw you give Al Green…
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…
