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Levitt AMP Community Spotlight: Batesville, Arkansas
The small town of Batesville has several local claims to fame: It’s the oldest existing town in Arkansas, the Christmas capital of Arkansas, and home to a respected liberal arts college. This year, it joins the ranks of Levitt AMP grantees, having kicked off its Thursday night concert series in May. “Batesville is a very…
@levittfoundation: Levitt National Tour Returns in 2022
Curious about this year’s 2022 Levitt National Tour Headliner, @thenewrespects Check out our latest blog for all the deets about them and the tour…get ready y’all for a great summer! We can’t contain our excitement, and we’re very okay with that 🤩😃🎶 💛 Link in bio! #levittfoundation #levittAMP # blog #headliner #levitttour
Five ways to “keep moving” this MLK Day
Monday we’ll celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a driving force behind nonviolent social activism in the 1950s and 1960s, Dr. King’s iconic words and courageous actions have fueled social change in the U.S. and across the globe. While Dr. King is no longer with us,…
Best of 2021: Levitt Staff Playlist
Music is at the core of who we are and the work we do at the Levitt Foundation. Looking back on another challenging year, music was a source of comfort and joy as we moved and grooved to the beats and rhythms of 2021, whether we gathered in person to once again enjoy live concerts or played tunes at home…
The Legacy of Mortimer Levitt
A fashion businessman, philanthropist and outspoken advocate for the arts, Mortimer Levitt was known for his keen sense of style, entrepreneurial spirit and self-proclaimed “candor that bordered on outrageous.” Rising from rags to riches by the success of his men’s clothing company, The Custom Shop, Mortimer became a major patron of the arts, taking special…
Levitt Artists Rock Multiple GRAMMY Noms
The Recording Academy recently announced its full list of nominees, recognizing the amazing artists and their music that brought joy to our lives during another challenging year. The 64th annual GRAMMY® Awards are just around the corner, and 18 Levitt artists rock the nominations from among the 86 different music categories. We’re thrilled to congratulate…
How Pamyua and Kelly Caballero Celebrate Native Heritage Through Music
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, today we’re highlighting the work of two compelling Native artists who have performed on Levitt stages either in person or virtually. There are myriad ways to be Native and express Native culture, each with intricate cultural traditions and modern interpretations, and these artists — Pamyua and Kelly Caballero…
Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch
Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch (Liz) is best known for her ability to connect and inspire people to achieve a shared vision to better our communities, and for directing her life-long passion for the performing arts into a source for positive social change. As a philanthropist over the past four decades, Liz has supported a range…
