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IN THE NEWS: Levitt Pavilion Denver’s Meghan McNamara and the Women Redefining Colorado’s Live Music Scene
Meghan McNamara, executive director of Levitt Pavilion Denver, was recognized in Westword as one of four women leading the charge to redefine Denver as an epicenter of live music. Alongside peers at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Swallow Hill Music, and Underground Music Showcase, McNamara makes Denver music history as—for the first time ever—all…
IN THE NEWS: HI Now Daily on How Hāna Arts is Enriching East Maui
Levitt AMP Hāna presenter Hāna Arts was spotlighted on Hawaii News Now’s HI Now Daily for the impact they’ve had on the East Maui community through their commitment to making arts and cultural education accessible to all. Through programs like Levitt AMP Hāna, Hāna Farmers Market, arts education curricula for youth, and more, Hāna Arts…
Recording Academy Recognizes Levitt Artists, Raises Funds for Fire Relief, and Salutes Local Heroes
The Levitt Foundation congratulates the 8 Levitt artists who won 12 GRAMMY Awards. This past Sunday, the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebrated musical excellence and served as a powerful reminder of music’s ability to unite, heal, and inspire. The ceremony was held at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles and centered around wildfire relief…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Featured in Argus Leader
Argus Leader sat down with Levitt Shell Sioux Falls President & CEO Nancy Halverson to reflect on the venue’s remarkable growth over her seven-year tenure—including the nonprofit’s $5M expansion campaign, which is set to drastically expand the organization’s programming and administrative spaces and amenities by 2026, accommodating enthusiastic demand for year-round, high-caliber arts and cultural…
Highlights from an Unforgettable Levitt Concert Season
This year, concerts in Levitt communities brought free live music to nearly a million people, fostering joy, human connection, and strengthening the social fabric of towns and cities big and small across the country. In 2024, the Levitt Foundation was proud to support over 50 nonprofits in more than 30 states, collectively presenting 650+ free…
Favorite Tracks of the Levitt Staff for 2024
As a foundation dedicated to bringing free outdoor concerts to communities across the country, our love for music knows no bounds. On that note, we are excited to share our annual staff-favorites list of 2024! This year our musical tastes continued to embrace everything from chart-topping hits to emerging underground sounds. Queen Bey reigned supreme,…
Levitt Communities Honor the Legacy of Liz Levitt Hirsch
A champion of the arts, community, and social justice, Liz Levitt Hirsch made an incredible impact during her lifetime, particularly through her work with her family’s foundation, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, where she served as Board President for a decade. Known for her gift of connecting and inspiring people to achieve a shared…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Levitt Communities
Celebrated each November, National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse traditions, stories, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. Initiated in 1990, this annual recognition commemorates Indigenous histories—and the vibrancy of contemporary Native cultures and peoples in the present moment and into the future. …
My First Levitt Concert Experience
A year and a half ago, when I applied to be the Levitt Foundation’s Communications Fellow and first learned about the Levitt mission, the idea of free outdoor music connecting people, invigorating community life, and strengthening the social fabric of America instantly made sense to me. Though I never had thought about it in that…