News & Press
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Columbia featured in the Free Times
Fresh sounds and dynamic rhythms rang out across Columbia, South Carolina this past summer as the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series kicked off its first season of free outdoor concerts. Hosted by the Koger Center for the Arts at the University of Southern Carolina, the 2026 season featured 10 concerts spanning a range of genres…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Celebrates Opening of New Sweetman Atrium
This October, Levitt Shell Sioux Falls opened new doors for music access and community connection with the grand opening of the Sweetman Atrium, a 7,000-square-foot expansion that brings new performance spaces, artist amenities, and year-round programming opportunities to the beloved downtown music venue. Unveiled with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 8, the addition was…
IN THE NEWS: Interview with Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms’ Audrey Philpot in Coachella Valley Independent
Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms kicks off the second half of their inaugural concert season this Saturday, September 26. Highlighting the impact of the music series so far, Coachella Valley Independent reporter Matt King interviewed Audrey Philpot, chair of the 29 Palms Music Committee, who led the effort of applying for the 2026-2028 Levitt grant opening….
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…