◈ Homepage — http://www.levitt.org/Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Music connects us. Music inspires us. Music creates community. We believe joy, access to the arts, and open green space are fundamental human rights. Through our grantmaking and research, the Levitt Family Foundation leverages the power of free, live music to strengthen the social fabric of communities, creating places people love while amplifying local pride, activating underused public spaces and fostering more healthy, equitable, and thriving communities one city, and one concert, at a time. Because music moves us and change can’t wait, we are spending down our assets and accelerating the Levitt Family Foundation’s ability to support thousands of free outdoor concerts in communities across America. THE POWER OF MUSIC 123 As the universal language, music connects us, nourishes our well-being, and brings people together for a shared experience that builds community. THE POWER OF PUBLIC SPACE 123 At their best, public spaces are places where everyone feels like they belong. THE POWER OF FREE 12 Studies show that frequent engagement with the arts has remarkably positive effects on our individual well-being, as well as society as a whole. However, the average American’s ability to regularly access the arts is out of reach. High premiums are often placed on cultural activities like going to a museum, experiencing live theater, or attending a concert. Our vision is an America filled with thriving public spaces, where the power of music creates community and human connections that extend into daily life. Learn more about our Mission & Core Values, How We Do It, What We Fund and Levitt Locations.   THE LATEST FROM LEVITT NOW FEATURED LEVITT FEATURE: How a Small Town in Kentucky Found Its Music MAY 4, 2026 NEWS & PRESS IN THE NEWS: Levitt Pavilion Denver Featured on the Westword 2026 Best of Denver List APRIL 7, 2026 NEWS & PRESS IN THE NEWS: Levitt Grantee Scandia Heritage Alliance Awarded T-Mobile Hometown Grant APRIL 1, 2026 Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   ABOUT LEVITT The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. EXPLORE GRANTS LEVITT NOW JOIN TEAM FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES EMAIL ZIPCODE ©2026 LEVITT FAMILY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PRIVACY POLICY | WEBSITE BY MOSAIC ◈ Interior Pages — 80 pages crawledThe Legacy of Mortimer Levitt - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Biography The Legacy of Mortimer Levitt Posted On Feb 8, 2022 ”He was quite a character, a real original. He never cared what other people did. He did things his way.” – Mimi 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 pride in his support of opportunities for young artists and musicians. In 1966, along with his wife, Mimi, he founded the Levitt Foundation, to support the arts, culture and education. Mortimer was the primary benefactor of the original Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Conn., and later in life, laid the groundwork for his family foundation to become a funder of free outdoor concerts in communities across the country. Mortimer’s long held belief that all people, regardless of their economic background, should have access to the joy of free, outdoor music continues to inspire the work of the Foundation. Outside of his philanthropic activities, Mortimer produced a variety of plays, films, and television programs, authored five books, and remained an avid skier, sailor, pianist, and tennis player well into his twilight years. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 98. Early Years and The Custom Shop The oldest of three sons, Mortimer Levitt was born in Brooklyn in 1907 to immigrant parents of humble means. His father, Sam, was a street vendor at the dazzling Luna Park on Coney Island, and as a boy, Mortimer would often accompany him to work. Unable to afford admission to the park’s rides and shows, Mortimer would stand outside the gate of ticketed events, longingly taking in the energy of the music from afar. These early childhood experiences inspired his later support of free outdoor music and belief in making the arts accessible to everyone, regardless of one’s ability to pay. In 1923, when Mortimer was 16 years old, he dropped out of school to help support his mother and younger brothers. He found work at a textile firm and eventually became a fabric salesman. A connoisseur of clothing from an early age, Mortimer spent what little spare earnings he had on flashy garments, sporting a bowtie and a cane even as a teenager. He found, however, that standard-sized shirts rarely fit him properly, and were usually either too loose in the neck or too tight in the chest. Through a coupon found in the back of a magazine, Mortimer bought a custom-made suit at a deep discount and found the difference to be remarkable. Realizing that many other men were wearing ill-fitting standard-sized garments, and that custom-tailored shirts were only affordable to a select few, Mortimer saw an opportunity. In 1937, at the age of 30, after he was fired from his salesman job for going to the movies in the afternoon, Mortimer opened The Custom Shop in Manhattan’s garment district offering custom-made men’s shirts for just $2.15 each (equivalent to $40.85 today). “I was so sure my new business would be successful, and so fearful that my ‘fabulous idea’ would be copied, that I actually kept it a secret from the real estate agent who rented me my pilot store,” Mortimer later recalled. This hunch proved to be correct, and over the next four years, The Custom Shop expanded to nine locations across the East Coast and generated millions of dollars in revenue. Within four years, the success of his business enabled Mortimer to retire from day-to-day management in 1941 (though he remained its sole owner and continued going to the office on a regular basis until he sold the company in 1997). Mortimer took the need to dress well so seriously that he tried to stop the rise of Casual Friday. As the concept began to take hold in the early ‘90s for office workers to wear more casual clothing, Mortimer reached out to the heads of major corporations attempting to stop the practice but was unsuccessful. The Custom Shop eventually grew to 70 locations across the country, and served illustrious clients including President Lyndon B. Johnson, actor Clark Gable and corporate CEOs. Meeting Mimi After retiring, Mortimer embarked on a six-month road tour of the United States. Upon returning to New York, he immersed himself in the city’s emerging arts scene and opened his own art gallery. It was at another Manhattan gallery opening where he met Annemarie “Mimi” Gratzinger in 1947, then a senior assistant to Alfred Barr, the founding director of the Museum of Modern Art. The two engaged in a lively debate on the merits of a particular painting, and to Mimi’s surprise, Mortimer called her a short time later to ask her out on a date. To Mimi’s astonishment, Mortimer insisted she change her outfit when he picked her up for their date, saying Mimi needed dressier attire to go to The Pierre, an upscale Manhattan hotel. Taken with Mimi’s intelligence and taste (born in Vienna, she spoke five languages and was well versed in opera), Mortimer proposed marriage, and the two wed in 1948. “Her intellect, sophistication, and generosity of spirit opened my eyes to additional aspects of living,” Mortimer later wrote of his wife. The couple had two children, Elizabeth “Liz” and Peter. Mortimer and Mimi loved to entertain. Mimi was known for hosting imaginative charity events and salons at the couple’s Manhattan home, often inviting aspiring young musicians to perform. “It was my husband’s idea to start with music at home,” Mimi was quoted in a 1972 New York Times article referring to their home gatherings . “He prefers that to the concert hall. He should have lived two or three hundred years ago and had his own castle and performances written for him. He would have gotten a kick out of that.” “Retirement” and the first Levitt Pavilion Mortimer’s initial retirement from The Custom Shop proved to be short lived, and over the years he would return to run the business when needed. In 1960, for example, he returned to the business when George E. Zimmerman, the executive running day-to-day operations, left to start a similar company with manufacturing and retail giant Genesco, Inc. While Zimmerman’s operation was ultimately unsuccessful, Mortimer embraced his own return to the company and launched a line of ties to sell with his shirts. Mortimer then also expanded the business to include men’s accessories, custom made suits and women’s shirts. In the early 1970s, residents of Westport, Connecticut, where the Levitt family owned a summer residence, sought to build an outdoor stage for the community to enjoy loc Funding Partners - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility About Music Series AMP VIBE BLOC Funding Partners Music Series FAQ Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Funding Partners The Levitt Family Foundation has funding partnerships with state agencies to expand the support of free concerts in public spaces across the country.   For more information, or to explore funding partnership opportunities, please email [email protected] . Tennessee Entertainment Commission Amplifying Stages Across the State The Levitt Family Foundation has partnered with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission to award six communities based in Tennessee with multi-year Levitt AMP matching grants for the 2026-2028 grant cycle, with support from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. This innovative collaboration marks the Foundation’s first joint partnership with a specific state.   Learn more Mississippi Arts Commission Fusing Art & Music to Build Community The Levitt Family Foundation has a partnership with the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) to combine a public art grant with a multi-year Levitt AMP matching grant to create vibrant community destinations. MAC’s Public Art in Community Grant supports the community engagement, design, installation, and activation of accessible public art. Two nonprofits in Mississippi have been awarded a MAC grant award to create a public art installation, with additional funds from MAC and the Levitt Family Foundation to activate their public art site through hosting an annual series of 10 free outdoor concerts in 2026, 2027 and 2028.   Learn more Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Batesville, AR - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Batesville, AR   Contact Get Involved Gallery Since 2023, Main Street Batesville has presented the Levitt AMP Batesville Music Series, creating joyous, inclusive opportunities to foster a sense of belonging amongst community members of varied backgrounds.   A small city of 11,000 in northeast Arkansas, Batesville is an increasingly diverse locale, with a bourgeoning Hispanic/Latinx population, along with a notable number of LGBTQIA+ residents and young adults, thanks to the community’s esteemed local liberal arts college. The town has a rich history: as the oldest existing city in the state, it was once a major inland port and, surrounded by quarries, a prominent mining hub. Today, the Batesville community is on a journey to preserve its history while also broadening its cultural horizons to be more inclusive of all residents. Bringing together its multifaceted community through free, live music, the Levitt AMP Batesville Music Series has been a catalyst for moving the 200-year-old city economically and culturally forward. The free music series in Pocket Park helps promote community pride and foster belonging through a broad range of live music experiences and cultural programming relevant to the city’s evolving demographics. Presented by Main Street Batesville (MSB) , a nonprofit that promotes its downtown district as the center of its community, offering places to shop, live, work, play and worship in a safe and attractive historic environment, in partnership with the City of Batesville . Location Pocket Park Series Website Visit Series Dates May 1-July 3, 2025 Launched in 2023 Series/Booking Inquiries Maggie Tipton [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Batesville? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. 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Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Research Our Commitment to Research Reflecting the Levitt Family Foundation’s commitment to research and ongoing self-reflection, as well as contributing to the field of creative placemaking, we commission third-party, multi-year research to evaluate the social impact of Levitt programs in communities across the country while informing our philanthropic processes and practices. In 2023, the Foundation announced we will spend down $150 million in assets by 2041. Throughout our spend down, the Foundation will continue investing in research that shows the impact of the arts in community development and place attachment, including how Levitt programs build social capital in communities and contribute to economic vitality. 2021 Study Listening to the Music of Community Change: Findings from a Pre/Post Research Study at Levitt Pavilion Denver MAY 2021 Study Examines How Creative Placemaking Inspires Community Attachment Over Time This study examines to what degree a creative placemaking project, such as a new cultural space like an outdoor music venue, can be positioned and programmed to become a community asset and inspire community attachment over time, using Levitt Pavilion Denver as a case study. Following a pandemic-fueled wave of interest in public spaces, the study offers timely insights for civic leaders, practitioners and funders seeking to build more equitable and thriving public spaces. Commissioned by the Foundation and conducted by Slover Linett Audience Research, the study focuses on Denver’s Ruby Hill neighborhood—a largely residential, predominantly low-income Hispanic/Latinx community. Reflecting on fieldwork conducted during the “pre” phase of the research in 2013 (before design and construction of Levitt Pavilion Denver began) and the “post” phase in 2019 (during the pavilion’s third concert season), the white paper explores shifting perceptions of Ruby Hill Park, the local area, and the pavilion through the lens of lived experiences of local residents and park users before and after the venue came into being; the role of collective memory in shaping attitudes towards the arts investment; and how equitable practices and processes can further a sense of belonging while fostering long-term investment in the community.   Learn More 2016 Study Setting the Stage for Community Change: Reflecting on Creative Placemaking Outcomes March 2016 Study Examines How Creative Placemaking Builds Social Capital in Communities Using Levitt music venues as case studies, research examines value of different impact measurement approaches and reveals implications for the arts field. As interest in measuring and understanding the impact of arts investments in community development continues to grow, this study, Setting the Stage for Community Change: Reflecting on Creative Placemaking Outcomes, commissioned by the Levitt Foundation and led by Slover Linett Audience Research, examines how “creative placemaking” interventions build social capital in communities, using permanent outdoor Levitt music venues as case studies. This research offers insights into arts-based strategies to promote social connectivity, a central goal of many creative placemaking efforts, and is a working illustration of what can and can’t be learned from different impact measurement approaches.   Learn More RESOURCES FROM THE FIELD Creative Placemaking Ann Markusen and Anne Gadwa The Validating Arts & Livability Indicators (VALI) Study Results and Recommendations The Journal of Planning Education and Research Issue 1, Volume 36 Placemaking and the Politics of Belonging and Dis-belonging Roberto Bedoya Creative Placemaking Research, Theory and Practice The Death and Life of American Cities Jane Jacobs Creative Placemaking National Endowment for the Arts Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam Robert D. Putnam Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. 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All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Whitesburg, KY - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Whitesburg, KY   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Whitesburg Music Series, presented by the Cowan Community Center, is reenergizing the rural Appalachian town’s downtown core to build a stronger and healthier community.   Since 2018, the Levitt AMP Whitesburg Music Series has reenergized the site of a former Appalachian railroad yard and shuttered high school to create a thriving gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to envision and create a stronger and healthier community. With a population of 2,000 people, Whitesburg sits on a mountainous span sometimes called “the fertile crescent of country music.” Located at the heart of downtown Whitesburg, the site of this Levitt AMP Music Series has seen a burst of energy and engagement with local shops, restaurants, art galleries, and the city’s farmers market, creating a place where community members could transcend ideological divides through a shared affinity for quality music. Levitt AMP Whitesburg continues to bring a wide range of world-class talent to the Mountain Heritage Festival Stage, creating a local point of pride and lively hub for creative and enterprising collaborations. Presented by the Cowan Community Center , a nonprofit that provides cultural, social, educational and recreational experiences to east Kentucky, in partnership with the City of Whitesburg , the Mountain Heritage Festival Committee , Appalshop , Whitesburg Farmers Market and Letcher County Tourism . Location Mountain Heritage Festival Stage Series Website Visit Series Dates June 4–Aug. 6, 2026 Launched in 2018 Series/Booking Inquiries Steve Ruth [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Whitesburg? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Arlington, TX - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Arlington, TX   About Contact Watch Video   Levitt Pavilion Arlington, which opened in 2008 in Founders Plaza, is the “ crown jewel ” of revitalization efforts in the city’s downtown. Location Founders Plaza 100 West Abram Street Arlington, TX 76010 Season April 25-July 3, 2025 Aug. 29-Oct. 18, 2025 Contact [email protected] (817) 543-4308 Website Visit Opened 2008 Experience Levitt Pavilion Arlington Discover the story behind Levitt Pavilion Arlington and meet the artists, audience members, volunteers, donors, community partners and sponsors who bring the Levitt lawn to life. More Videos Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES LinkedIn This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic What We Fund - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 What We Fund The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America .   We believe thriving public spaces are key to healthy communities. And we believe everyone should have access to free, high caliber entertainment. That’s why we’re passionate supporters of creative placemaking that reimagines challenged public spaces—neglected parks, vacant downtown lots, former brownfields—into vibrant, music-filled community hubs. We invest in community-driven efforts that harness the power of partnerships and leverage community support. Our primary grant programs focus on free concerts to invigorate public spaces and enhance community life, embodying our core values to support projects that are catalytic and dynamic and promote joy, inclusivity and connectedness. Recognizing the power of music to build community and foster community engagement, on November 30, 2023, the Foundation announced we will spend down our assets by 2041 —significantly increasing our ability to support free outdoor concerts and vibrant music ecosystems in more communities across America. We are expanding our grantmaking by launching new programs, partnerships, and field-building initiatives, supporting nonprofits and changemakers to increase access to live music experiences in community settings. We are also broadening our investment in research that shows the impact of music in community development and place attachment, including how Levitt programs build social capital and contribute to economic vitality. Levitt Venues A long-term partnership with a local nonprofit to transform an underused public space into a thriving free concert venue and citywide cultural asset. Levitt AMP Music Series A matching grant opportunity bringing the joy of free, live music to small to mid-sized towns and cities. Levitt VIBE Music Series A matching grant opportunity that brings the joy of free, live music to public spaces in city neighborhoods. Levitt BLOC Music Series A matching grant opportunity that brings the joy of free, live music to multiple neighborhoods within a town or city. Festivals Supporting free outdoor festivals that expand access to live music and the arts, celebrating community and creating positive social impact. Partnerships & Field-Building Supporting events, programs, and initiatives that foster cross-sector collaborations, advance shared learning, and broaden opportunities for participation at the intersection of arts and social impact. Funding Partners Partnerships that expand the support of free concerts in public spaces across the country. Research In partnership with external research firms and Levitt music venues and concert sites, we evaluate the impact of the arts in community development. Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. 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All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Green Bay, WI - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Green Bay, WI   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series, presented by On Broadway, Inc., breathes new life into the underused Leicht Memorial Park located on the western banks of the port city’s Fox River.   With plans to build a new permanent stage and pavilion that can offer year-round events while sparking renewed investment in the historic business and residential district, the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series creates a welcoming community destination for this city of just over 107,000 people. The series elevates Leicht Memorial Park, delivering stellar performances and culturally diverse experiences for the entire community. Presented by On Broadway, Inc. , a Main Street nonprofit that champions the historic Broadway District as the vibrant, engaging business and residential urban center of Northeast Wisconsin by focusing on strategic marketing and staffing, funding and sustainability efforts, event development and coordination of promotions, and business and residential recruitment and retention. Location Leicht Memorial Park Series Website Visit Series Dates May 31–Aug. 9, 2026 Launched in 2023 Series/Booking Inquiries Betsy Sorenson [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Green Bay? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Facebook This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. 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Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Our Board Board of directors Larry Chaifetz Helen Johnson Peter Levitt Board Co-Chair John McNamara Board Secretary Kathy Eberly Ovitt Board Co-Chair Pasy Wang Board Treasurer Sharon Yazowski President & CEO In Loving Memory Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Liz Levitt Hirsch Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. 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Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Get Involved Here are ways to get involved with Levitt!   All Levitt concert series are community-driven and a holistic reflection of their town or city. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces into welcoming destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Volunteers, concertgoers, artists, community partners, and local donors and sponsors all contribute to bring free Levitt concerts to life. Join us and be a part of the Levitt experience! Support Your Local Levitt Support bringing your community together through the power of free, live music with a donation to a local Levitt venue or Levitt Music Series. Become a Volunteer Do you love free, live music? Care about what makes your community vibrant? Want to meet interesting people? Volunteer and enhance the Levitt experience. Share your #MusicMoves Capture the energy and excitement of your Levitt concert experience by sharing your best concert photos, videos, or other Levitt-inspired creations to Instagram with the hashtag #MusicMoves. Perform at Levitt Every Levitt concert series showcases a wide array of music genres and cultures from emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists. All performers are paid, ensuring a high level of artistic excellence. State Agencies: Partner with Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation partners with state agencies to expand the support of free concerts in public spaces across the country. Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic IN THE NEWS: Levitt Pavilion Denver Featured on the Westword 2026 Best of Denver List - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 News & Press IN THE NEWS: Levitt Pavilion Denver Featured on the Westword 2026 Best of Denver List Posted On Apr 7, 2026 Levitt Pavilion Denver was honored with the award for “Best Concert Programming” in Westword ‘s 2026 Best of Denver issue, an annual roundup of the city’s standout restaurants, bars, shops, parks, and hidden gems, mixing editorial awards with reader’s choice picks that capture what makes the Mile High City uniquely vibrant. Levitt Pavilion Denver’s yearly lineups feature more than forty free concerts and community events. In their award spotlight, Westword highlighted the venue’s recently announced 2026 concert season, which “is looking extra sweet, with free shows including such old favorites as Flobots and Shakedown Street, as well as an all-local lineup on May 23 with iZCALLi, Monica The Great, Fruta Brutal and El Jag.” View all of Levitt Denver’s upcoming concerts on their website . Read more and explore the full Best of Denver list: “Best of Denver ® 2026 | Music & Venues: Best Concert Programming,” Westword . Tags Levitt Denver Levitt venues News The Latest Comments are closed. More News & Press News & Press IN THE NEWS: Levitt Grantee Scandia Heritage Alliance Awarded T-Mobile Hometown Grant April 1, 2026 Scandia Heritage Alliance—awarded a three-year grant from the Levitt Family Foundation to present the Levitt AMP Scandia Music Series,... News & Press Congratulations to the 2026 Festival Grantees! March 16, 2026 The Levitt Family Foundation is thrilled to announce 55 nonprofits have been awarded festival grants in 2026—representing a range of... News & Press Congratulations to the New Levitt Music Series Communities! November 18, 2025 The Levitt Foundation is thrilled to announce the 34 nonprofits nationwide that have been selected to receive Levitt Music Series grants... View More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Artist Booking - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Artist Booking   Inquiries The Levitt Family Foundation supports a national network of venues and concert sites collectively presenting the largest free, outdoor concert series in America.   Levitt locations feature World music, country, jazz, Latin, children’s shows, blues, and more. With GRAMMY-winning musicians and acclaimed, emerging talent, all are enjoyed with top quality sound and lighting from expansive, open lawn settings. Artist Booking Inquiries The Levitt Family Foundation does not book artists. For artist booking inquiries, visit our Locations page and click through to each location to find the booking contact. Each Levitt venue is run by a local Friends of Levitt organization and each Levitt Music Series site is run by a local nonprofit. Each Levitt location is responsible for its own artist bookings and programming. Please reach out to each location directly regarding booking inquiries. Perform at Levitt Outdoor venues with open lawn settings Family-friendly vibe appropriate for all ages State-of-the-art sound and lighting First-rate production crews Dressing rooms and artist hospitality Acclaimed talent and award-winning performers Array of music genres and cultural programming Routing opportunities across the Levitt network   Perform at Levitt   Outdoor venues with open lawn settings Family-friendly vibe appropriate for all ages State-of-the-art sound and lighting First-rate production crews Dressing rooms and artist hospitality Acclaimed talent and award-winning performers Array of music genres and cultural programming Routing opportunities across the Levitt network   Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic History - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 History   Mortimer & Mimi Timeline Watch the Levitt Family Legacy Film, a production of the Levitt Family Foundation. About Mortimer & Mimi Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation is a private family foundation founded in 1966 by Mortimer and Mimi Levitt to support the arts, culture, and education. Today, through its commitment to creative placemaking , the Foundation supports the activation of underused public spaces, such as neglected parks, vacant downtown lots, and former brownfields, into welcoming destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together to create healthy, equitable, and thriving communities.   Read Mortimer’s Bio Read Mimi’s Bio   Having made his fortune through the fashion menswear company he founded, The Custom Shop, Mortimer was an outspoken advocate for the arts and dedicated philanthropist. The Levitt family was the primary benefactor of the original Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Conn., which opened in 1974 and transformed the town dump into a community gathering space for free outdoor concerts. The continuing success of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport inspired Mortimer to lay the groundwork for a national network of Levitt venues , so communities across the country could come together through the shared experience of free concerts under the stars. In 1997, when Mortimer was 90, he sold his company (which included 70 Custom Shop retail branches nationwide) and transferred the proceeds to the Mortimer Levitt Foundation for the purpose of helping communities across America establish their own Levitt venues. He later passed on the reigns of the Foundation to his daughter, Liz Levitt Hirsch , to oversee its venture philanthropy program. Mortimer passed in 2005 at the age of 98. In 2012, the Foundation was renamed the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation in honor of Mimi’s contributions to philanthropy and advancing the Levitt mission. Mimi passed in 2019 at the age of 97. For over a decade, Liz served as the Foundation’s Board President until her passing in 2024. Mortimer and Mimi’s son and Liz’s brother, Peter Levitt, is a long-time Foundation board member and currently serves as Board Co-Chair. Over the past two decades, Levitt’s venture philanthropy model has expanded to become a national network of Levitt venues and Levitt Music Series concert sites, each creating positive social impact and vibrancy in their communities. Mortimer’s long held belief that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic circumstance, should have access to the joy of free, outdoor music continues to inspire the work of the Foundation. As the Levitt program evolves, the fundamentals remain based on Westport’s organic beginnings. Both Levitt venues and the Levitt Music Series Grants are community-driven and focus on transforming underused public spaces into thriving, inclusive community destinations where all feel welcome. Since 2003, grants totaling more than $25 million from the Foundation have supported Levitt venues and Levitt Music Series concert sites across the country. To date, the Foundation has supported the development of nonprofit Levitt venues in nine cities, with four additional venues in development, and has provided funding to nonprofits presenting the Levitt Music Series in 90 small to mid-sized towns and cities. The work of the Foundation also includes research, sharing Levitt’s impact and learnings with the field and at cross-sector convenings, and ongoing conversations with civic leaders and communities nationwide on the role of creative placemaking and arts investments to elevate overall well-being and create positive social and economic impact. In November 2023, the Foundation its spend down of $150 million in assets by 2041—significantly increasing its ability to support free outdoor concerts and vibrant music ecosystems in more communities across America. By doing so, the Foundation has joined a growing movement in philanthropy to spend down assets at an accelerated rate, realizing that resources are most impactful when used to support the needs of communities today. Through expanded giving, the Foundation is centering free, live music in public spaces as a key driver for positive change, building social capital and economic vitality in communities. As the Foundation marks its 60th anniversary in 2026—and in honor of the immense contributions of the late Liz Levitt Hirsch, former Board President, and Peter Levitt, current Board Co-Chair—the Foundation has changed its name to the Levitt Family Foundation.   Levitt Family Foundation Timeline With the success of The Custom Shop, New York-based Mortimer and Mimi Levitt begin spending their summers in Westport, Connecticut. In the coming years, their family grows and so does their embrace of philanthropy, leading to their support of a community-driven project in Westport that sets the stage for a big idea. 1966 September 2 1966 1966 | Levitt Foundation is founded The Levitt Foundation is created by philanthropists Mortimer and Mimi Levitt to formalize their support for the arts, culture and education. Share 1974 September 2 1974 1974 | Original Levitt Pavilion opens Residents of Westport, Connecticut, transform the site of the town dump into a new community gathering space to enjoy free outdoor concerts, named the Levitt Pavilion in honor of Mortimer and Mimi’s support of the project. Share 1999 September 2 1999 1997 | The Custom Shop proceeds transferred to Foundation The continuing success of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, which evolved to present 50 free concerts each summer, inspires Mortimer to sell his company and transfer the proceeds into the Foundation, laying the groundwork for a national network of outdoor Levitt music venues. Share Birth of the Levitt Network The success of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport inspires an effort to bring free music under the stars to communities across the country. 2002 September 2 2002 2002 | Launching a venture philanthropy model Mortimer launches the Foundation’s venture philanthropy model of public-private partnerships with his daughter, Liz Levitt Hirsch, leading the charge to bring the power of free, live music to communities coast to coast. Share 2003 September 2 2003 2003 | Levitt Pavilion Pasadena opens As the first venture philanthropy project of the Levitt Foundation, Levitt Pavilion Pasadena brings vitality back to Memorial Park, which for years prior was largely abandoned and a magnet for crime, through high-caliber music programming. Share 2005 September 2 2005 2005 | Mortimer Levitt passes At the age of 98, Mortimer Levitt passes away at his home in Westport, Connecticut. Share 2007 September 2 2007 2007 | Levitt Pavi Partnerships & Field-Building Events - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Partnerships & Field-Building The Levitt Family Foundation partners with field-building organizations and supports conferences to advance the reach and impact of creative placemaking and vibrant music ecosystems across the country.   We support events, programs, and initiatives that foster cross-sector collaborations, advance shared learning, and broaden opportunities for participation at the intersection of music, public space, and community building. We also collaborate with funding partners to expand the support of free concerts in public spaces across the country. Learn more here . Creative Placemaking Communities Creative Placemaking Communities (CPC) is a national organization that helps places become more sustainable, prosperous, equitable , healthy, and resilient by supporting people who believe in the power of local arts and culture to shape communities. CPC’s Leadership Summits, held online and in-person around the U.S.—and attracting Levitt grantees from around the country— share best practices and strategies to advance the field of creative placemaking and spark collaborations, projects, programs, and policies for practitioners and leaders in the arts, community economic development, urban planning, cultural heritage, land use, and philanthropy. Folk Alliance International Folk Alliance International presents the largest annual gathering of folk artist communities from around the world, spanning a wide range of genres from Appalachian, Americana, blues and Celtic to global roots, hip-hop, spoken word, zydeco, and more. Levitt Family Foundation grantees and partners regularly attend the conference t o discover talent and book artists for their upcoming concert series. The Foundation is also a sponsor of the Folk Alliance Rising T ide Award , which recognizes an artist under 30 who inspires others by embodying the values and ideals of the folk community through their creative work, community role, and public voice. Foundation for Social Connection The Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to advance social connection for our collective well-being. It envisions achieving a vibrant society where social connection is at the heart of how we live. Since 2020, F4SC has been working across all sectors and levels of influence to address social isolation, loneliness, and connection across one’s lifespan. The Foundation’s Social Connection Conference brings together researchers, social innovators, funders, and leaders from the corporate, nonprofit, government, faith, and civic sectors to exchange insights, co-create solutions, and catalyze a movement to advance social connection across neighborhoods and the country. Main Street America Main Street America is a national network committed to revitalizing older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through place-based economic development and community preservation , collaborat ing with local partners and grassroots leaders to advance shared prosperity, create resilient economies, and enhance the quality of life in communities across the country ​. Main Street nonprofits include Levitt Family Foundation grantees , many of whom have presented alongside Foundation staff at the annual Main Street Now Conference , which gather s local leaders from across the United States . The Foundation has also underwrit ten Main Stage artist performance s at the Conference . Make Music Day Make Music Day , which is celebrated on Jun e 21 each year to honor the Summer Solstice, unites professional and amateur musicians alike in a joyous expression of music, transforming public spaces—ranging from neighborhood stoops to city streets, parks, and plazas—into vibrant stages for free performances . E xpanding the global tradition that was initiated in France over 40 years ago , Make Music Day is coordinated by Make Music Alliance, a nonprofit founded in 2014 to enhance the annual Make Music Day in North America . Every year, Make Music Day features nearly 5,000 free music performances in over 100 U.S. cities, including at several Levitt locations and venues, bringing communities together through the universal language of music. Music Cities Annual Convention Music Cities Events organizes the biggest international conferences on the topics of music ecosystems, music policy, and music tourism. The advocacy group aims to educate on the value and impact of music to elevate communities and drive economic opportunity. Showcasing the best uses of music by individuals, organizations, and cities all over the world, this annual convention provides a stage for thought leaders spanning city planning, the music industry, economic development, tourism, academia, arts & culture, events, real estate, and nonprofits. Music to Life Founded by Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary) and his daughter, Liz Sunde, Music to Life connects musicians with the training, resources, and mentorship to realize their own bold visions for community change. Its Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) is a creative business/social change incubator that includes training in concept, program, resource and partnership development, and individual mentorship to equip a national network of musicians with the skills and connections to sustainably implement their concepts for music-based social impact programming. National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) / National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) NIVA is the national trade association representing thousands of independent live entertainment venues, nonprofit presenters, festivals, promoters, and more. NIVF’s mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live performance venues, promoters, and presenters throughout our country through programs and professional development. Through the Levitt Family Foundation’s partnership with NIVA/NIVF, Levitt network grantees have access to NIVA offerings including webinars, trainings, group purchasing benefits, conferences, advocacy and policy support, and more. Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | W Spend Down - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Because Music Moves Us to come together and create change we are spending down Press Release Spend Down Q&A LA Times Inside Philanthropy On November 30, 2023, we announced that the Foundation will spend down $150 million over the next two decades and will close in 2041 .   By spending down our assets, we are accelerating the Levitt Family Foundation’s ability to support thousands of free outdoor concerts in communities across America, fueling the movement for free live music in public spaces as a key driver for healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. Recognizing the power of music to activate underused public spaces and bring people together of all ages and backgrounds for a shared community experience, Levitt programs strengthen the social fabric of our country. Offering multiple opportunities for people to connect, Levitt concerts build social capital by creating a sense of belonging and place attachment, which in turn build trust and increase a community’s resiliency—leading to better health, public safety, and economic outcomes.   Levitt is about creating places where everyone is welcome… Music is the universal language and one of the most joyful ways for us to connect with one another and celebrate our shared humanity.   Liz Levitt Hirsch In deciding to spend down, the Levitt Family Foundation is a rarity amongst arts funders. Traditionally, foundations are established to last in perpetuity, and in the U.S., foundations are legally obligated to spend only a minimum of 5% of their assets for charitable purposes each year. More recently, a small yet growing movement in philanthropy has taken root to spend down assets at an accelerated pace, realizing that resources are most impactful when used to support the needs of communities today. Founded in 1966 as a way for philanthropists Mortimer and Mimi Levitt to support the arts, culture, and education in New York City, the Foundation has evolved over the decades into a national creative placemaking funder. Their daughter and former Board President Liz Levitt Hirsch, a passionate champion of music and social justice, was instrumental in this evolution—supporting the Foundation’s mission to harness the power of free outdoor concerts to create social and economic impact in towns and cities across the U.S.   A seed that is not planted cannot grow, so the Foundation will multiply our resources as a catalytic funder, sparking additional investments in communities across the country for enduring social impact.   Sharon Yazowski President & CEO By becoming a spend down, the Foundation will increase the number of communities receiving grants for free concerts in public spaces and will continue to nurture the Levitt network of nonprofit venues and concert sites with additional support—including capacity building and robust resources to ensure their free concert series continue beyond our sunset. More than half of the communities no longer receiving Levitt funding continue to present free outdoor concerts; strong evidence that the Foundation’s funding is leveraged for sustained community support.   Where we’re headed In driving a national movement for free concerts in public spaces as essential to American life, the Foundation will significantly increase the number of towns and cities we’re supporting in the coming years. Our grantmaking will expand by launching new programs and partnerships, supporting nonprofits and changemakers to increase access to the arts and support vibrant music ecosystems across the country. We will also continue our investment in research and field-building initiatives that show the impact of music in community development and place attachment, including how Levitt programs increase social capital in communities and contribute to economic vitality—inspiring free concert series across the U.S. for years to come.   Our Spend Down Timeline 2019 - 2021 Exploratory discussions and reflections 2022 Spend down decision shared with grantees 2023 Public announcement of spend down 2024 - 2025 Development of pilot programs & new initiatives 2026 - 2037 Significant grantmaking & research phase 2038 - 2040 Grantmaking wind-down & learnings shared 2041 Foundation sunsets 2042+ Free concerts continue across the country More on our spend down journey Blog In Conversation with Our Board President and CEO November 30, 2023 In November 2023, Levitt Foundation Board President Liz Levitt Hirsch and Chief Executive Officer Sharon Yazowski sat down to chat about the Foundation’s 20-year spend... Read Blog Accelerating Change: A Look into Philanthropy’s Spend Down Movement November 30, 2023     Read Blog What We Fund: A Look Inside the Levitt Foundation’s Evolving Funding Strategies November 30, 2023 As the Levitt Foundation’s spend down evolves over the next two decades, so too will the programs and projects we fund, accelerating the movement for... Read Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Cumberland, MD - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Cumberland, MD   Contact Get Involved GALLERY Located in a corner of Appalachia bridging Maryland and West Virginia, the underused yet scenic Festival Grounds at Canal Place is given new life as CES at Frostburg State University presents the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series.   The music series brings together residents from various neighborhoods through the power of free, live music while generating foot traffic for local attractions and the historic city center. The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series showcases the scenic Festival Grounds at Canal Place with its water views and mountain scenery, and brings energy to a public space that has become a central gathering place for the arts and community. Presented by CES at Frostburg State University , a department of the university dedicated to bringing diverse and multi-cultural performing artists to the tri-state region, in partnership with Allegany Arts Council , Loft 129 , Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority , and Allegany County, Maryland – The Mountain Side of Maryland (County Tourism) . Location Festival Grounds at Canal Place Series Website Visit Series Dates June 25–Aug. 27, 2026 Launched in 2023 Series/Booking Inquiries Melanie Moore [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Cumberland? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Waco, TX - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Waco, TX   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, presented by Creative Waco, invigorates the city’s “Front Porch”—Bridge Street Plaza—that connects the commercial district of downtown Waco to the Elm Avenue corridor.   The culturally-rich yet formerly disinvested Elm Avenue corridor was a major stop on the Chitlin Circuit for Black entertainers during segregation. The music series is advancing historic pride and future aspirations of a region poised for revitalization while promoting an equitable and thriving cultural community for its nearly 139,000 residents. The Levitt AMP Waco Music Series introduces Bridge Street Plaza as a gathering destination, celebrates the diverse musical genres central to East Waco’s identity, and amplifies pride for the community’s rich cultural assets. Presented by Creative Waco , a local arts agency that grows and supports a thriving cultural and creative community in Waco and McLennan County, Texas. Location Bridge Street Plaza Series Website Visit Series Dates April 9–June 4, 2026 Sept. 10–Oct. 8, 2026 Launched in 2023 SERIES/BOOKING INQUIRIES Eric Linares [email protected] (409) 466-1241 GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Waco? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. 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Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Locations Check out the communities presenting free Levitt concert series and Levitt-supported free outdoor festivals across the nation, expanding access to live music and the arts. To view past grantees, click here .   Levitt Venues | Levitt Music Series | Levitt-Supported Festivals   Levitt Venues Levitt Music Series Locations LEVITT VENUE LOCATIONS Learn more about Levitt Venues Arlington, TX LEARN MORE Dayton, OH LEARN MORE Denver, CO LEARN MORE Los Angeles, CA LEARN MORE San Jose, CA LEARN MORE Sioux Falls, SD LEARN MORE SteelStacks, PA LEARN MORE Westport, CT LEARN MORE Levitt Music Series Locations Learn more about Levitt Music Series Alabama Dothan (AMP) LEARN MORE Montgomery (AMP) LEARN MORE Selma (AMP) LEARN MORE Alaska Soldotna (AMP) LEARN MORE Arkansas Batesville (AMP) LEARN MORE Fort Smith (AMP) LEARN MORE California Colusa (AMP) LEARN MORE Oakland (VIBE) LEARN MORE Oceanside (BLOC) LEARN MORE Pasadena (VIBE) LEARN MORE Twentynine Palms (AMP) LEARN MORE Delaware Wilmington (AMP) LEARN MORE Florida Alachua (AMP) LEARN MORE Miami (BLOC) LEARN MORE Tallahassee (AMP) LEARN MORE Georgia Valdosta (AMP) LEARN MORE Hawaii Hana (AMP) LEARN MORE Illinois Chicago (VIBE) LEARN MORE Galva (AMP) LEARN MORE Springfield (AMP) LEARN MORE Indiana Indianapolis (VIBE) LEARN MORE Iowa Earlham (AMP) LEARN MORE Kansas Wichita (VIBE) LEARN MORE Kentucky Berea (BLOC) LEARN MORE Middlesboro (AMP) LEARN MORE Whitesburg (AMP) LEARN MORE Louisiana Baton Rouge (AMP) LEARN MORE Shreveport (AMP) LEARN MORE Maine Bath (AMP) LEARN MORE Maryland Cumberland (AMP) LEARN MORE Michigan Flint (AMP) LEARN MORE Minnesota Scandia (AMP) LEARN MORE Mississippi Jackson (AMP) LEARN MORE Moss Point (Public Art + AMP Miss.) 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All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Levitt BLOC Music Series - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility About Music Series AMP VIBE BLOC Funding Partners Music Series FAQ Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Levitt BLOC Music Series     About Levitt BLOC Levitt BLOC is a multi-year matching grant opportunity that activates underused public spaces across multiple neighborhoods within a town or city through the joy of free, live music.   Geared to communities of any size, Levitt BLOC ( B uilding L ayers O f C ommunity) Music Series activate different neighborhoods in a town or city by “layering” concerts across multiple public spaces, broadening the overall reach of the series. Levitt BLOC fosters social cohesion and amplifies community pride by featuring a diverse lineup ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists on the local, regional, and national circuits, ensuring access to high-caliber performances throughout a community. Levitt BLOC launched as a two-year pilot program in 2024 with the Chattanooga-based nonprofit, RISE. In addition to financial support, the Levitt Family Foundation provides grant recipients with valuable resources including best practices, program frameworks, toolkits, and trainings to deepen impact in their communities. Check out the current Levitt BLOC communities below—and check out our new Levitt BLOC grantees, announced in November 2025, here ! LEVITT BLOC LOCATIONS Berea, KY LEARN MORE Chattanooga, TN LEARN MORE Miami, FL LEARN MORE Oceanside, CA LEARN MORE Toledo, OH LEARN MORE Tulsa, OK LEARN MORE Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic What We Fund - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 What We Fund The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America .   We believe thriving public spaces are key to healthy communities. And we believe everyone should have access to free, high caliber entertainment. That’s why we’re passionate supporters of creative placemaking that reimagines challenged public spaces—neglected parks, vacant downtown lots, former brownfields—into vibrant, music-filled community hubs. We invest in community-driven efforts that harness the power of partnerships and leverage community support. Our primary grant programs focus on free concerts to invigorate public spaces and enhance community life, embodying our core values to support projects that are catalytic and dynamic and promote joy, inclusivity and connectedness. Recognizing the power of music to build community and foster community engagement, on November 30, 2023, the Foundation announced we will spend down our assets by 2041 —significantly increasing our ability to support free outdoor concerts and vibrant music ecosystems in more communities across America. We are expanding our grantmaking by launching new programs, partnerships, and field-building initiatives, supporting nonprofits and changemakers to increase access to live music experiences in community settings. We are also broadening our investment in research that shows the impact of music in community development and place attachment, including how Levitt programs build social capital and contribute to economic vitality. Levitt Venues A long-term partnership with a local nonprofit to transform an underused public space into a thriving free concert venue and citywide cultural asset. Levitt AMP Music Series A matching grant opportunity bringing the joy of free, live music to small to mid-sized towns and cities. Levitt VIBE Music Series A matching grant opportunity that brings the joy of free, live music to public spaces in city neighborhoods. Levitt BLOC Music Series A matching grant opportunity that brings the joy of free, live music to multiple neighborhoods within a town or city. Festivals Supporting free outdoor festivals that expand access to live music and the arts, celebrating community and creating positive social impact. Partnerships & Field-Building Supporting events, programs, and initiatives that foster cross-sector collaborations, advance shared learning, and broaden opportunities for participation at the intersection of arts and social impact. Funding Partners Partnerships that expand the support of free concerts in public spaces across the country. Research In partnership with external research firms and Levitt music venues and concert sites, we evaluate the impact of the arts in community development. Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic FAQ - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 FAQ   The Levitt Family Foundation is a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building. Our primary funding areas include Levitt venues , Levitt Music Series Grants , and Levitt Festival Grants . To learn more about these programs and our other funding priorities, please visit What We Fund and Our Approach . What is the mission of the Levitt Family Foundation? The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together of all ages and backgrounds and invigorates community life. Who are Mortimer and Mimi Levitt? To learn more about Mortimer and Mimi Levitt, please visit our History page. What are the grant programs of the Levitt Family Foundation? The Levitt Family Foundation’s grant programs reflect our mission of building community through music, with our primary funding areas being Levitt venues and the Levitt Music Series Grants, in addition to small grants to support free outdoor festivals that provide access to live music. During the past two decades, the Foundation has awarded more than $20 million in creative placemaking grants to support the activation of underused public spaces—such as neglected parks, vacant downtown lots, and former brownfields—into welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together to create more healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. What are the main differences between Levitt venues and the Levitt Music Series Grants? The Levitt venue program is a long-term public/private partnership between the Foundation, the City, and a local dedicated Friends of Levitt nonprofit that manages, programs, and fundraises for the outdoor venue, named either Levitt Pavilion or Levitt Shell, year-round. Each Levitt venue presents 40–50 free concerts annually, as well as hosts a range of other community events, and is designed for large metro areas with populations of over 400,000 (due to financial sustainability and audience development considerations). The Levitt Music Series Grants are designed to meet the needs and capacity of towns and cities of all sizes, presenting 7-10 free concerts in underused public spaces. The Levitt Music Series Grants are open to nonprofits across sectors, including the arts, Main Street organizations, community development, affordable housing, colleges and universities, amongst others. Why are Levitt concerts free? Music transcends boundaries, bringing people together for an experience that builds community and celebrates our shared humanity. And yet access to high-quality music performances is simply out of reach for many Americans. The Levitt Family Foundation believes everyone—regardless of one’s socioeconomic circumstance—should have access to this powerful human experience, which is why we are committed supporters of free concerts in public spaces. Throughout his involvement with the original Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut, which opened in 1974, Mortimer Levitt was passionately adamant that concerts at the pavilion be presented at no charge. More than five decades later, the Levitt program nationwide provides access to high-caliber performances to nearly one million families and individuals each year, many of whom could not typically afford arts and cultural experiences. Are Levitt musicians paid to perform? Yes! All musicians who appear on Levitt stages are professional performers paid a competitive fee. They enjoy state-of-the-art sound and lighting and first-rate production crews, as well as access to green rooms and warm hospitality. Why does the Levitt Family Foundation focus its programs on public spaces? At their best, public spaces are places where everyone feels like they belong, regardless of their background or circumstance, and where communities can come together. The Foundation believes public spaces are key to healthy, equitable, and thriving communities, which is why we support projects that activate underused public spaces to create inclusive and vibrant music-filled community hubs that foster social connections and a sense of belonging. What are the Levitt Family Foundation’s values? The Levitt Foundation’s core values are: Joy: We believe joy is a universal human right, and that free, live music in outdoor settings has the power to create joyful experiences and connections that celebrate our shared humanity. Catalytic: We partner with changemakers and nonprofits across sectors to activate underused public spaces, creating vibrant destinations that spark positive impact and advance shared prosperity. Connectedness: Levitt connects people to each other and to where they live, fostering a sense of belonging and community attachment—creating places people love. Inclusivity: We support and nurture inclusive gathering spaces and music ecosystems, so all those participating in Levitt music experiences are a full reflection of our communities. Dynamic: Our approach to philanthropy is nimble, informed by the evolving needs of our grantees and the communities they serve—creating a dynamic ripple effect of economic opportunity and social impact through music. Can my organization apply for a grant from the Levitt Family Foundation? The Foundation provides grants to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities of all sizes to support free, live music in public spaces for dynamic social and economic impact. To learn more about our funding priorities and grant programs, including eligibility criteria and application timelines, please visit our What We Fund page. For additional questions regarding our grant opportunities, please email [email protected] for more information. Does the Levitt Family Foundation conduct research? Yes. Reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to ongoing self-reflection, as well as contributing to the field of creative placemaking, we commission third-party, multi-year research to evaluate the social impact of Levitt programs in communities across the country, collaborating with grantees for collective learning. We have published two white papers based on study findings: Listening to the Music of Community Change: Findings from a Pre/Post Research Study at Levitt Pavilion Denver (2021) and Setting the Stage for Community Change: Reflecting on Creative Placemaking Outcomes (2016). Learn more on our Research page. What is creative placemaking? Creative placemaking integrates the arts, culture, and design into efforts that strengthen and elevate the overall well-being of communities. By situating arts and culture within broa Wilmington, DE - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Wilmington, DE   Contact get involved GALLERY Cityfest, Inc. presents the Levitt AMP Wilmington Music Series at the Urban Artist Exchange Amphitheater, a key element in the city’s holistic re-imagining of a long-abandoned area into a thriving arts center.   Located in Wilmington’s East Side, a predominantly African American neighborhood, the Levitt AMP Wilmington Music Series invests in the artistic equity of the city, helping to reshape the community’s identity, stimulate civic engagement, and inspire economic growth through the power of free, live music. Taking place at the Urban Artist Exchange [UAE] Amphitheater, the series is a dynamic addition to this city of nearly 71,000—presenting stellar live music as part of the area’s cultural renaissance and creating a pulse point where community members gather. Presented by Cityfest, Inc. , a City of Wilmington, Delaware-related nonprofit that strives to improve the quality of life for citizens of Wilmington, promote economic development, and stimulate community revitalization primarily through cultural and arts programming, and other community service initiatives, in partnership with the City of Wilmington . Location The Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange Amphitheater Series Website Visit Series Dates Aug. 12–Oct. 14, 2026 Launched in 2023 Series/Booking Inquiries Jonathan Whitney [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Wilmington? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic LEVITT FEATURE: How a Small Town in Kentucky Found Its Music - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Featured LEVITT FEATURE: How a Small Town in Kentucky Found Its Music Posted On May 4, 2026 The verdant space and joyous audience of Levitt AMP Middlesboro as viewed from the stage in 2025. KENTUCKY NATIVE Jenna Jefferson gazed at the audience’s shining faces and felt hope. She and her blues band had just finished playing the inaugural Levitt AMP concert in Middlesboro, Kentucky, a rural town in the heart of Appalachia. On this summer night in 2015, all the downtown storefronts were dark, and many—too many—were vacant, seemingly abandoned. The decades’-long decline of the coal industry and resulting economic insecurity, coupled with the rise of the opioid epidemic, had hollowed out many Kentucky communities. Middlesboro, with a population of about 10,000 people, was one of them. But the lights of the outdoor concert space—a weedy gravel lot where a beloved Woolworth’s once stood—burned hot and bright. And as she stood there on a makeshift wooden stage, the final chords of the last song still ringing through the quiet streets, the 150 audience members whooped, hollered and stomped their feet. Downtown Middlesboro had not felt that alive in years. “It was the beginning of a dream for downtown,” she said.   ——— A decade later, that dream has come to life. Middlesboro’s downtown scene is thriving in no small part due to its Levitt AMP Music Series, which celebrated its 10th year—and 100th concert, a first for a Levitt Music Series—this past fall. Through the ongoing efforts of the nonprofit Middlesboro Main Street (formerly known as Discover Downtown Middlesboro, which applied for the Levitt AMP grant award in 2015), as well as the tireless, year-round work of the “Levittones,” a group of committed volunteers, the concert series has grown in stature, attendance, and renown. The 10-week series’ high-caliber lineup of artists draws music lovers across southeastern Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, and northeastern Tennessee. Over the years, winners of GRAMMY Awards, Country Music Association Awards, and the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards have graced the Middlesboro concert stage. They include blues, country and gospel artist and multi-award winner Mike Farris; the all-female mariachi band, Flor de Toloache, which has been nominated twice for a GRAMMY; and 2025 season closer Kashus Culpepper, a blues and country crooner who GRAMMY online dubbed an “Artist to Watch.”   GRAMMY-award winning artist Mike Farris strums his guitar, with the Appalachian Mountains in the background. The all-female Flor de Toloache bring their energetic blend of mariachi and versatile rhythms to Middlesboro. Kashus Culpepper rocks out under the stage lights during Levitt AMP Middlesboro's 100th concert.     Average attendance at each concert exceeds 500 people and that number easily doubles or more if an especially well-known singer or band comes to town, said Elizabeth Manning, the concert series’ PR coordinator. “Some people say, ‘I drove four hours for this,’” she said. The Levitt AMP concert series also nurtures Middlesboro’s own musical talent. At each concert, a local artist opens for the headliner. Audience members appreciate seeing their own being recognized. “What an opportunity it is for them to open for a GRAMMY-award winner and to be seen by a big crowd,” said Larry Grandey, co-owner of downtown’s Crater City Coffee and a member of the Middlesboro Historic Commission. And while the music lovers come for the free concerts, they often stay to grab a bite at downtown restaurants or vendors. Walk down Cumberland Avenue these days and you’ll pass boutiques, coffee shops, and a florist. Downtown Middlesboro is also home for many graduate students at nearby Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), who live in apartments above the storefronts. Most buildings were empty not so long ago, said H.H. “Bo” Hoe, co-chair of the Levittones. Now, nine out of 10 downtown storefronts are thriving. One of his sons has even moved back to Middlesboro and, with his young family, enjoys the new “Levitt-inspired energy of downtown.” “You can take a walk down there in the evenings,” Hoe said of downtown Middlesboro, “and it’s a nice experience.”   ——— About 150 years ago, Middlesboro’s founders had high hopes for the little town at the foothill of the Appalachian Mountains. It had the unusual distinction of being in an especially verdant, bowl-shaped valley thanks to a meteor crash 300 million years ago. In the 1880s, Canadian-born engineer Alexander Arthur saw the nascent town’s industrial potential and aimed to turn Middlesboro into a steel city, a “Pittsburgh of the South.” Unfortunately, that plan failed, much of the town burned down in a fire in 1890, and in 1893, skittish investors pulled out of a venture to build a railroad tunnel through Cumberland Gap. But as the decades passed, Middlesboro slowly rebuilt as a coal town. And other, more modest plans stuck, such as the construction of a nine-hole golf course, still in operation today and purportedly the oldest, continuously played golf course in the United States. By the 1940s, Middlesboro had rebounded and even gained notoriety. Known as “Little Las Vegas” or “Little Chicago,” 19th street in the downtown corridor became “a 24-hour-a-day party, with drink flowing freely’” in its saloons and gambling houses according to The Magic City by Ann Dudley Matheny. Hard times came again when the region’s main industry—coal—began its long downward slide. And when the mall opened in the periphery of Middlesboro in the early 1980s, businesses left downtown, either relocating to the mall or shutting altogether. “One store after another moved out until no stores were there. On the tails of that was the opioid epidemic. Nobody felt good even driving through downtown,” said Hoe.   It’s hard to believe this vacant lot, seen here in 2014, would become the future location of so much joy, music, and connection.   By 2015, the self-esteem of the community was at “a low ebb,” according to Hoe. The percentage of people living below the poverty line in Bell County, which includes Middlesboro, was 38 percent. In comparison, the national poverty rate was 13.5 percent. So, when Middlesboro applied for and received the Levitt AMP grant in 2015, in part due to the community rallying and voting for their proposal, it didn’t just lift economic prospects. It brought hope, inspiration, and a sense of pride to Middlesboro residents. “[The Levitt concerts] opened people’s minds,” Hoe said, “about the possibilities of downtown.” ——— If Middlesboro was a film, its old town center would have St. Johnsbury, VT - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . 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JOHNSBURY, VT   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series, presented by Catamount Arts, is energizing a scenic dog haven while fueling the creative economy of a past industrial hub.   Since 2017, the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series, presented by Catamount Film & Arts, has become a cornerstone of the summer recreation and community building efforts in a scenic rural community in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Home to just over 7,000 residents, this community has enjoyed the feeling of a big-city venue in their small, rural town. The 2025 music series continues to energize the town’s lush, 150-acre Dog Mountain, the heart of a formerly industrial area, bringing opportunities to deepen relationships with residents, artists and downtown businesses, and continues building a thriving local economy. Presented by Catamount Film & Arts , a nonprofit full-service arts center dedicated to promoting the arts throughout northern Vermont and New Hampshire, encouraging appreciation, participation and cultivation of the arts as an integral part of community life, in partnership with Discover St. Johnsbury . Location Dog Mountain Series Website Visit Series Dates June 26–Aug. 30, 2026 Launched in 2017 Series/Booking Inquiries Molly Stone Artistic Director [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Company This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Carson City, NV - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 CARSON CITY, NV   Contact Get Involved Gallery The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series, presented by Brewery Arts Center, is reenergizing a former arts hub and the surrounding historic downtown area of Nevada’s state capital.   Since 2016, the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series has fostered an exciting new chapter of growth and community engagement for a former arts hub in the heart of Carson City’s Historic District. Brewery Arts Center has leveraged free Levitt AMP concerts to transform a once-forgotten street corridor into a thriving cultural destination for people of all ages and backgrounds. With over 54,000 residents, Carson City has experienced an artistic renaissance, enjoying painted crosswalks, newly created murals, and a level of community engagement never before seen. The 2026-2028 series further solidifies Brewery Arts Center’s role in building community cohesion and local pride during the season and beyond. Presented by Brewery Arts Center , a nonprofit organization that works to enrich quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all. Location Brewery Arts Center Campus Series Website Visit Series Dates June 20–Aug. 29, 2026 Launched in 2016 Series/Booking Inquiries Spike McGuire Executive Director [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Carson City? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More   Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Past Grantees - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Past Grantees   Music Series Venues PAST LEVITT MUSIC SERIES GRANTEES Learn more about past communities who brought new life to public spaces through Levitt Music Series. Anchorage, Alaska Asbury Park, New Jersey Bellingham, Washington Charlottesville, Virginia Cleveland, Mississippi Clinton, OK Denison, Texas Escondido, California Fort Pierce, FL Frederick, Maryland Gallup, New Mexico Greensboro, North Carolina Hattiesburg, Mississippi Houston, Mississippi Jacksonville, Illinois Lafayette, Louisiana Littleton, North Carolina Merced, California Midvale, Utah New Albany, Mississippi North Adams, Massachusetts Ocala, FL Santa Fe, New Mexico Trenton, New Jersey Utica, NY Anchorage Downtown Partnership Anchorage | Alaska Town Park Square 2015 The Levitt AMP Anchorage Music Series was part of the city’s ongoing effort to reenergize the dormant Town Square Park located downtown and turn it into a safe, welcoming destination for community gatherings by residents and tourists alike. Presented by Anchorage Downtown Partnership , a nonprofit that provides vital services throughout the Downtown Improvement District and produces events for the community. Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park | New Jersey Springwood Park 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series injected new life into Springwood Park—the only public park on the city’s underserved West side—giving all Asbury Park residents in this seaside community a welcoming place to gather and celebrate their city’s rich musical history. Presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation , a nonprofit that celebrates Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage and fuels revitalization by promoting Asbury Park as a musical destination. Downtown Bellingham Partnership Bellingham | Washington Bay Street and Maritime Heritage Park 2015 Bellingham presented its Levitt AMP Music Series in two locations—on Bay Street in the heart of the Arts District, expanding upon efforts to use the arts to revitalize and improve the downtown, and in nearby Maritime Heritage Park, where free, live music attracted new visitors and helped revitalize a beautiful, underused public space. Presented by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership , a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of downtown Bellingham and producer of events and activities like Downtown Sounds, Bite of Bellingham and more. Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville | Virginia IX Art Park 2015, 2016 The IX Art Park, an “interactive space for spontaneous dreaming,” provided the ideal environment for the diverse populations involved in Charlottesville’s thriving music scene—University of Virginia students, residents from the neighborhood and music fans from all parts of town—to come together and enjoy free, live music surrounded by beautiful green spaces and public art. Presented by Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia , which serves as the nonprofit board for the University of Virginia. Delta State University Foundation Cleveland | Mississippi Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street 2015, 2016 Once the site of railroad tracks that both physically and psychologically divided the town, the re-imagined Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street brought people together of all backgrounds for the shared experience of free music under the stars. Its Levitt AMP Music Series also celebrated the region’s rich musical legacy of Mississippi Delta Blues. Presented by Delta State University Foundation , a nonprofit that provides diverse funding for a wide range of campus initiatives including academics, athletics, capital projects and arts and culture. Scissortail Productions, Inc. Clinton | OK McLain Rogers Park 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series fostered a family-friendly and diverse environment that enhanced community connections among its 8,300 residents while driving cultural tourism and economic revitalization to this Route 66 town. The revitalized bandshell in McLain Rogers Park created a welcoming gathering space for the community and drew upon its roots as an artistic center for Clinton and the surrounding towns. Presented by Scissortail Productions, Inc. , a nonprofit that promotes Western European musical and theatrical traditions for performance and education in Oklahoma and surrounding states. Denison Main Street Inc. Denison | Texas Heritage Park 2015, 2016, 2017 The Levitt AMP Denison Music Series expanded the city’s much loved Music on Main concerts, helping establish Heritage Park, a centrally located green space in downtown, as a thriving community destination that celebrates inclusivity, engagement and accessibility through music. Presented by Denison Main Street Inc ., which produces events and activities in downtown Denison. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Escondido | California Grape Day Park 2018 The Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series brought new life to the ‘Great Green Lawn’ at Grape Day Park—the oldest park in the city— and filled the sprawling, centrally-located green space with family-friendly entertainment, highlighting its potential to serve as a gathering place for the city’s diverse communities. Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido , a nonprofit arts center that brings people together to discover, create, and celebrate both the visual and performing arts. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Fort Pierce | FL Downtown Fort Pierce 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Fort Pierce Music Series included multi-layered and inclusive arts experiences and contributed to the economic vitality of St. Lucie County. Serving a city population of 47,927 residents, the series re-affirmed community pride by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together and celebrating the region’s unique heritage. Presented by St. Lucie Cultural Alliance , a nonprofit that leads the arts and cultural communities in building the vibrancy, education, and economic well-being of St. Lucie County. Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick | Maryland Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Frederick Music Series returned in 2016 to activate the underused Carroll Creek—once a dividing line in the community—giving residents of all backgrounds an opportunity to gather, celebrate local culture and enjoy a wide array of talented artists. Presented by Downtown Frederick Partnership , a nonprofit National Main Street Program that works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality of downtown Frederick. Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District Gallup | New Mexico Courthouse Plaza 2020-2025 The Levitt AMP Gallup Music Series in McKinley County Courthouse Plaza brought together all those who call this high desert town along Rout Sioux Falls, SD - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Sioux Falls, SD   About Contact Watch Video   Known locally as “ Levitt at the Falls ,” Levitt Shell Sioux Falls, which opened in 2019, is located within the city’s beautiful and historic namesake Falls Park.   Location 400 N. Main Ave. #202 Sioux Falls, SD. 57104 Season May 23-Aug. 30, 2025 Contact [email protected] (605) 271-1560 Website Visit Opened 2019 Experience Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Discover the story behind Levitt Shell Sioux Falls and meet the artists, audience members, volunteers, donors, community partners and sponsors who bring the Levitt lawn to life.   More Videos   Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Galva, IL - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Galva, IL   Contact get involved GALLERY Located in NW Illinois, the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, presented by Galva Arts Council, is inspiring community-driven investment in the small rural town’s local creative community.   Since 2018, Galva Arts Council has presented the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, transforming Wiley Park from an underused, yet central green space into a dynamic hub for connectedness and self-expression, inspiring increased local engagement and collaborations that have continued beyond the music series, a reenergized volunteer base, and the construction of a permanent outdoor stage supported in part by local businesses. Home to 2,500 residents, the once shrinking town has witnessed a boom in its creative economy, drawing in new businesses and a deeper investment in the local arts. The 2026-2028 series in Wiley Park will continue to display the town’s revitalized landscape and flourishing community of this former railroad hub. Presented by Galva Arts Council, Inc. , a nonprofit network of volunteers dedicated to bringing together residents in and around Galva to promote and participate in the arts, in partnership with Crossroads Cultural Connections . Location Wiley Park Series Website Visit Series Dates May 31–Aug. 9, 2026 Launched in 2018 Series/Booking Inquiries John Taylor President Levitt AMP Galva Music Series [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Galva? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Springfield, IL - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 SPRINGFIELD, IL   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, presented by Springfield Area Arts Council, is ushering in a lively new era for a vacant space with historic significance.   Since 2019, the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series has fostered meaningful connections and transformed the formerly vacant “Y Block” into a community-wide destination all summer long. After witnessing the success of the former Levitt AMP Music Series in nearby Jacksonville, Ill., community members of the 120,000-populated Springfield worked to reimagine the downtown public space and inspire local residents to visualize the historic site’s potential. The Levitt AMP Music Series grant has enabled the local community in this state capital to create a space into something usable for all and attract a broad range of the community to share in a celebrated experience. Levitt AMP Springfield continues to bridge historic divides by gathering community members from all walks of life to enjoy free, live music and build a shared vision for this long-dormant public space in the heart of downtown Springfield. Presented by Springfield Area Arts Council , which is dedicated to enriching the greater Springfield community through the arts. Location Y Block Series Website Visit Series Dates May 28–July 30, 2026 Launched in 2019 Series/Booking Inquiries [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Springfield? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Levitt VIBE Music Series - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility About Music Series AMP VIBE BLOC Funding Partners Music Series FAQ Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Levitt VIBE Music Series     About Levitt VIBE Levitt VIBE is a multi-year matching grant opportunity that brings the joy of free, live music t o public spaces in city neighborhoods where access to arts experiences may be limited. Geared to large cities with a population over 250,000, Levitt VIBE ( V ibrant I nclusive B eats for E veryone) brings free outdoor concerts to neighborhoods where there is limited access to arts programming and live music. Each Levitt VIBE Music Series features a diverse lineup of acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists on the local, regional, and national circuits, ensuring access to high-caliber performances for people of all ages and backgrounds. Levitt VIBE Music Series create a community destination, connecting people to each other and inspiring neighborhood pride of place. Levitt VIBE was launched as a two-year pilot program in 2024 with three city neighborhoods: the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago; the Near Southside neighborhood of Indianapolis; and the East Oakland neighborhood of Oakland, California. In addition to financial support, the Levitt Family Foundation provides grant recipients with valuable resources including best practices, program frameworks, toolkits, and trainings to deepen impact in their communities. Check out the current Levitt VIBE communities below—and check out our new Levitt VIBE grantees, announced in November 2025, here ! LEVITT VIBE LOCATIONS Austin, TX LEARN MORE Buffalo, NY LEARN MORE Caguas, PR LEARN MORE Chicago, IL LEARN MORE Indianapolis, IN LEARN MORE Oakland, CA LEARN MORE Pasadena, CA LEARN MORE St. Louis, MO LEARN MORE Wichita, KS LEARN MORE Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Past Grantees - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Past Grantees   Music Series Venues PAST LEVITT MUSIC SERIES GRANTEES Learn more about past communities who brought new life to public spaces through Levitt Music Series. Anchorage, Alaska Asbury Park, New Jersey Bellingham, Washington Charlottesville, Virginia Cleveland, Mississippi Clinton, OK Denison, Texas Escondido, California Fort Pierce, FL Frederick, Maryland Gallup, New Mexico Greensboro, North Carolina Hattiesburg, Mississippi Houston, Mississippi Jacksonville, Illinois Lafayette, Louisiana Littleton, North Carolina Merced, California Midvale, Utah New Albany, Mississippi North Adams, Massachusetts Ocala, FL Santa Fe, New Mexico Trenton, New Jersey Utica, NY Anchorage Downtown Partnership Anchorage | Alaska Town Park Square 2015 The Levitt AMP Anchorage Music Series was part of the city’s ongoing effort to reenergize the dormant Town Square Park located downtown and turn it into a safe, welcoming destination for community gatherings by residents and tourists alike. Presented by Anchorage Downtown Partnership , a nonprofit that provides vital services throughout the Downtown Improvement District and produces events for the community. Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park | New Jersey Springwood Park 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series injected new life into Springwood Park—the only public park on the city’s underserved West side—giving all Asbury Park residents in this seaside community a welcoming place to gather and celebrate their city’s rich musical history. Presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation , a nonprofit that celebrates Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage and fuels revitalization by promoting Asbury Park as a musical destination. Downtown Bellingham Partnership Bellingham | Washington Bay Street and Maritime Heritage Park 2015 Bellingham presented its Levitt AMP Music Series in two locations—on Bay Street in the heart of the Arts District, expanding upon efforts to use the arts to revitalize and improve the downtown, and in nearby Maritime Heritage Park, where free, live music attracted new visitors and helped revitalize a beautiful, underused public space. Presented by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership , a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of downtown Bellingham and producer of events and activities like Downtown Sounds, Bite of Bellingham and more. Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville | Virginia IX Art Park 2015, 2016 The IX Art Park, an “interactive space for spontaneous dreaming,” provided the ideal environment for the diverse populations involved in Charlottesville’s thriving music scene—University of Virginia students, residents from the neighborhood and music fans from all parts of town—to come together and enjoy free, live music surrounded by beautiful green spaces and public art. Presented by Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia , which serves as the nonprofit board for the University of Virginia. Delta State University Foundation Cleveland | Mississippi Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street 2015, 2016 Once the site of railroad tracks that both physically and psychologically divided the town, the re-imagined Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street brought people together of all backgrounds for the shared experience of free music under the stars. Its Levitt AMP Music Series also celebrated the region’s rich musical legacy of Mississippi Delta Blues. Presented by Delta State University Foundation , a nonprofit that provides diverse funding for a wide range of campus initiatives including academics, athletics, capital projects and arts and culture. Scissortail Productions, Inc. Clinton | OK McLain Rogers Park 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series fostered a family-friendly and diverse environment that enhanced community connections among its 8,300 residents while driving cultural tourism and economic revitalization to this Route 66 town. The revitalized bandshell in McLain Rogers Park created a welcoming gathering space for the community and drew upon its roots as an artistic center for Clinton and the surrounding towns. Presented by Scissortail Productions, Inc. , a nonprofit that promotes Western European musical and theatrical traditions for performance and education in Oklahoma and surrounding states. Denison Main Street Inc. Denison | Texas Heritage Park 2015, 2016, 2017 The Levitt AMP Denison Music Series expanded the city’s much loved Music on Main concerts, helping establish Heritage Park, a centrally located green space in downtown, as a thriving community destination that celebrates inclusivity, engagement and accessibility through music. Presented by Denison Main Street Inc ., which produces events and activities in downtown Denison. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Escondido | California Grape Day Park 2018 The Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series brought new life to the ‘Great Green Lawn’ at Grape Day Park—the oldest park in the city— and filled the sprawling, centrally-located green space with family-friendly entertainment, highlighting its potential to serve as a gathering place for the city’s diverse communities. Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido , a nonprofit arts center that brings people together to discover, create, and celebrate both the visual and performing arts. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Fort Pierce | FL Downtown Fort Pierce 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Fort Pierce Music Series included multi-layered and inclusive arts experiences and contributed to the economic vitality of St. Lucie County. Serving a city population of 47,927 residents, the series re-affirmed community pride by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together and celebrating the region’s unique heritage. Presented by St. Lucie Cultural Alliance , a nonprofit that leads the arts and cultural communities in building the vibrancy, education, and economic well-being of St. Lucie County. Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick | Maryland Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Frederick Music Series returned in 2016 to activate the underused Carroll Creek—once a dividing line in the community—giving residents of all backgrounds an opportunity to gather, celebrate local culture and enjoy a wide array of talented artists. Presented by Downtown Frederick Partnership , a nonprofit National Main Street Program that works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality of downtown Frederick. Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District Gallup | New Mexico Courthouse Plaza 2020-2025 The Levitt AMP Gallup Music Series in McKinley County Courthouse Plaza brought together all those who call this high desert town along Rout Baton Rouge, LA - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Baton Rouge, LA   Contact Get Involved Gallery The Levitt AMP Baton Rouge Music Series, presented by Scotland Saturdays, enhances community-led efforts to revitalize the underused Scotlandville Plaza.   The series inspires the community to celebrate its rich musical heritage and highlight arts and culture in North Baton Rouge, home to more than 227,000 residents. The Levitt AMP Baton Rouge Music Series is the city’s new gathering place in the heart of this historically Black neighborhood, amplifying community pride, and bringing the state capital’s diverse populations together to celebrate music and culture. Presented by Scotland Saturdays , a nonprofit dedicated to reinforcing harmony of the arts and community prosperity by creating places where everyone is invited to patronize local business, see the arts and music scene, and socialize, in partnership with the Jewel J Newman Community Center , Center Against Drugs and Violence , and Throw Dat Dirt Trails . Location Scotlandville Plaza Series Website Visit Series Dates May 23–Oct. 24, 2026 Launched in 2023 Series/Booking Inquiries Janel Washington (for general series information) [email protected] (225) 907-7413 Dexter Jackson (for artist booking inquiries) [email protected] (225) 614-1710 GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Baton Rouge? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Earlham, IA - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 EARLHAM, IA   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series, presented by Earlham Chicks with Checks, is fueling a community-driven effort to create a vibrant, music-filled destination in rural Iowa.   Since 2019, the Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series has ushered in a dynamic new chapter for this small, family-friendly town of 1,450 people. Through the Levitt AMP Music Series grant, Earlham City Park has been transformed by the community into a vibrant, music-filled community hub. In 2025, the Levitt AMP series will continue to offer a diverse array of high-caliber performances while fostering inclusivity and connectedness in Earlham and throughout the surrounding areas, located a short distance from the state’s capital, Des Moines. Presented by Earlham Chicks with Checks , an all-female giving circle that makes charitable contributions to organizations and projects that promote the betterment of the Earlham community. Location Earlham City Park Series Website Visit Series Dates May 31–Aug. 16, 2026 Launched in 2019 Series/Booking Inquiries Connie Terry Founding Member [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Earlham? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Our Approach - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Our Approach Across the country, the Levitt Family Foundation partners with changemakers and nonprofits in communities of all sizes to realize a shared mission — building community through music to create a more healthy, equitable, and thriving future for all. As a funder, we embrace a collaborative, cross-sector approach to grantmaking, recognizing the power of partnerships to deepen impact and leverage community support, resources, and assets. All Levitt programs are locally-driven and are a holistic reflection of their town or city, from the design of the space to artistic programming and site activation, and engage a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors including community members, city leadership, nonprofits, and businesses to bring a music series to life. Across the country, the Levitt Family Foundation partners with changemakers and nonprofits in communities of all sizes to realize a shared mission—building community through music to create a more healthy, equitable, and thriving future for all. As a funder, we embrace a collaborative, cross-sector approach to grantmaking, recognizing the power of partnerships to deepen impact and leverage community support, resources, and assets. All Levitt programs are locally-driven and are a holistic reflection of their town or city, from the design of the space to artistic programming and site activation, and engage a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors including community members, city leadership, nonprofits, and businesses to bring a music series to life. Levitt grantees and venue partners reimagine public spaces—underused parks, vacant downtown lots, former brownfields and other neglected sites—by presenting free outdoor concerts in open lawn settings where communities can come together, supported in part by Levitt Family Foundation funding. Levitt grants reflect our core values to support programs that are inclusive, catalytic, and dynamic and create connectedness and joy. In addition to providing grantees and partners with financial support, we also provide meaningful resources , including best practices, program frameworks, toolkits, and trainings to deepen impact in their communities. We believe there is power in collective purpose, and support a robust, peer-to-peer national network of Levitt grantees and venue partners. We host annual convenings and network events, grantee town halls, online trainings and workshops, and group site visits to foster community within the Levitt network, exchange knowledge, share ideas and experiences, and reflect upon learnings. Committed to listening and learning in community, our approach to grantmaking is nimble and responsive to shifting landscapes and the needs of communities to inform Levitt programs, positioning Levitt grantees and venue partners for greater impact. Guiding our strategy and grantmaking is ongoing dialogue, feedback, and reflection with our grantees and partners. In partnership, we collect, synthesize, and assess quantitative and qualitative data that is shared across the Levitt network, including annual surveys, audience data, site visits, multi-year research, and evaluation as Levitt programs continue to evolve. We also prioritize sharing our findings with the field and across sectors to advance placemaking and arts investments in towns and cities across the country. In 2023, the Foundation announced we will spend down $150 million in assets by 2041—significantly increasing our ability to support thousands of free outdoor concerts in communities across America. Our Core Values What We Fund Our Spend Down Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Past Grantees - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Past Grantees   Music Series Venues PAST LEVITT MUSIC SERIES GRANTEES Learn more about past communities who brought new life to public spaces through Levitt Music Series. Anchorage, Alaska Asbury Park, New Jersey Bellingham, Washington Charlottesville, Virginia Cleveland, Mississippi Clinton, OK Denison, Texas Escondido, California Fort Pierce, FL Frederick, Maryland Gallup, New Mexico Greensboro, North Carolina Hattiesburg, Mississippi Houston, Mississippi Jacksonville, Illinois Lafayette, Louisiana Littleton, North Carolina Merced, California Midvale, Utah New Albany, Mississippi North Adams, Massachusetts Ocala, FL Santa Fe, New Mexico Trenton, New Jersey Utica, NY Anchorage Downtown Partnership Anchorage | Alaska Town Park Square 2015 The Levitt AMP Anchorage Music Series was part of the city’s ongoing effort to reenergize the dormant Town Square Park located downtown and turn it into a safe, welcoming destination for community gatherings by residents and tourists alike. Presented by Anchorage Downtown Partnership , a nonprofit that provides vital services throughout the Downtown Improvement District and produces events for the community. Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park | New Jersey Springwood Park 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series injected new life into Springwood Park—the only public park on the city’s underserved West side—giving all Asbury Park residents in this seaside community a welcoming place to gather and celebrate their city’s rich musical history. Presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation , a nonprofit that celebrates Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage and fuels revitalization by promoting Asbury Park as a musical destination. Downtown Bellingham Partnership Bellingham | Washington Bay Street and Maritime Heritage Park 2015 Bellingham presented its Levitt AMP Music Series in two locations—on Bay Street in the heart of the Arts District, expanding upon efforts to use the arts to revitalize and improve the downtown, and in nearby Maritime Heritage Park, where free, live music attracted new visitors and helped revitalize a beautiful, underused public space. Presented by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership , a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of downtown Bellingham and producer of events and activities like Downtown Sounds, Bite of Bellingham and more. Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville | Virginia IX Art Park 2015, 2016 The IX Art Park, an “interactive space for spontaneous dreaming,” provided the ideal environment for the diverse populations involved in Charlottesville’s thriving music scene—University of Virginia students, residents from the neighborhood and music fans from all parts of town—to come together and enjoy free, live music surrounded by beautiful green spaces and public art. Presented by Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia , which serves as the nonprofit board for the University of Virginia. Delta State University Foundation Cleveland | Mississippi Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street 2015, 2016 Once the site of railroad tracks that both physically and psychologically divided the town, the re-imagined Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street brought people together of all backgrounds for the shared experience of free music under the stars. Its Levitt AMP Music Series also celebrated the region’s rich musical legacy of Mississippi Delta Blues. Presented by Delta State University Foundation , a nonprofit that provides diverse funding for a wide range of campus initiatives including academics, athletics, capital projects and arts and culture. Scissortail Productions, Inc. Clinton | OK McLain Rogers Park 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series fostered a family-friendly and diverse environment that enhanced community connections among its 8,300 residents while driving cultural tourism and economic revitalization to this Route 66 town. The revitalized bandshell in McLain Rogers Park created a welcoming gathering space for the community and drew upon its roots as an artistic center for Clinton and the surrounding towns. Presented by Scissortail Productions, Inc. , a nonprofit that promotes Western European musical and theatrical traditions for performance and education in Oklahoma and surrounding states. Denison Main Street Inc. Denison | Texas Heritage Park 2015, 2016, 2017 The Levitt AMP Denison Music Series expanded the city’s much loved Music on Main concerts, helping establish Heritage Park, a centrally located green space in downtown, as a thriving community destination that celebrates inclusivity, engagement and accessibility through music. Presented by Denison Main Street Inc ., which produces events and activities in downtown Denison. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Escondido | California Grape Day Park 2018 The Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series brought new life to the ‘Great Green Lawn’ at Grape Day Park—the oldest park in the city— and filled the sprawling, centrally-located green space with family-friendly entertainment, highlighting its potential to serve as a gathering place for the city’s diverse communities. Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido , a nonprofit arts center that brings people together to discover, create, and celebrate both the visual and performing arts. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Fort Pierce | FL Downtown Fort Pierce 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Fort Pierce Music Series included multi-layered and inclusive arts experiences and contributed to the economic vitality of St. Lucie County. Serving a city population of 47,927 residents, the series re-affirmed community pride by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together and celebrating the region’s unique heritage. Presented by St. Lucie Cultural Alliance , a nonprofit that leads the arts and cultural communities in building the vibrancy, education, and economic well-being of St. Lucie County. Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick | Maryland Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Frederick Music Series returned in 2016 to activate the underused Carroll Creek—once a dividing line in the community—giving residents of all backgrounds an opportunity to gather, celebrate local culture and enjoy a wide array of talented artists. Presented by Downtown Frederick Partnership , a nonprofit National Main Street Program that works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality of downtown Frederick. Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District Gallup | New Mexico Courthouse Plaza 2020-2025 The Levitt AMP Gallup Music Series in McKinley County Courthouse Plaza brought together all those who call this high desert town along Rout Woonsocket, RI - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility ABOUT AMP Communities Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Woonsocket, RI   Contact get involved GALLERY The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, presented by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, is inspiring catalytic cultural, social, and economic growth.   Since 2018, the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, presented by NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, has ushered in a new chapter for the River Island Art Park in the heart of the city. Home to over 40,000 people and a multicultural melting pot just minutes from Providence, Woonsocket has fully embraced the Levitt AMP series, sparking renewed life for the once underused green space, new collaborations with neighborhood groups, and inspiring new businesses to open in once vacant storefronts downtown. The 2026-2028 series is continuing the tradition of being a welcoming gathering place for the entire community. Presented by the NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley , a nonprofit community development corporation that works to enrich neighborhood life throughout Northern Rhode Island. Location River Island Art Park Series Website Visit Series Dates June 12–Aug. 21, 2026 Launched in 2018 Series/Booking Inquiries NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley [email protected] GET INVOLVED Want to get involved with Levitt AMP Woonsocket? All Levitt Music Series are community-driven—volunteers, community partners, artists, donors and local sponsors all help bring free Levitt concerts to life. Be part of making the magic happen! Learn about ways to donate and get involved by visiting the website of the nonprofit presenting your Levitt Music Series.   Learn More Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. 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Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Los Angeles, CA   About Contact Watch Video   Opened in 2007 and located in the significantly historic MacArthur Park, Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles has served as a catalyst for transforming a park once known for criminal activity into a safe and vibrant hub for Angelenos citywide. Location MacArthur Park W. 6th Street & S. Park View St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 Season June 21-Aug. 30, 2025 Contact [email protected] (213) 201-6100 Website Visit Opened 2007 Experience Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Discover the story behind Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles and meet the artists, audience members, volunteers, donors, community partners and sponsors who bring the Levitt lawn to life. More Videos Find A Levitt Series Near You   Bring Levitt to Your Community   Facebook Instagram YouTube About Levitt The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Explore Grants Levitt Now Join Team FAQ RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email zipcode ©2026 Levitt Family Foundation. 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All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Website by Mosaic Our Team - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Our team Levitt’s national team is a group of passionate individuals We’re committed to ensuring Levitt partners and grantees receive guidance, support, and resources to successfully launch and carry out either the permanent Levitt venue program or the Levitt Music Series in their communities. Leadership Communications Operations Programs Leadership Sharon Yazowski President & CEO As President & CEO, Sharon provides visionary leadership in fulfilling the Levitt Family Foundation’s mission to strengthen the social fabric of America and reinvigorate public spaces through the power of free, live music. Through her role at the Foundation—a national social impact funder working at the intersection of music, public… As President & CEO, Sharon provides visionary leadership in fulfilling the Levitt Family Foundation’s mission to strengthen the social fabric of America and reinvigorate public spaces through the power of free, live music. Through her role at the Foundation—a national social impact funder working at the intersection of music, public space, and community building—she has become a recognized thought leader on arts investments in public spaces to build healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. Under Sharon’s leadership, the Levitt Family Foundation made a pledge in 2021 to spend down the Foundation’s assets of $150 million over two decades. Following 15 years in community arts programming and the performing arts, Sharon joined the Foundation in 2009, as its first employee, to professionalize the organization and scale Levitt programs nationally. Sharon’s passionate commitment to the arts as a vehicle for positive change in communities has guided the growth of Levitt programs across the country to include over 70 towns and cities today, including the development of long-term public/private partnerships in major U.S. cities, expanding grant programs into rural areas, sustainability strategies for Levitt grantees, and fostering the Levitt network’s ethos of shared learning and advancing collective impact, in addition to the Foundation’s creative placemaking research and investments in music ecosystems. With her background working with grassroots nonprofits, Sharon transitioned the Foundation to a trust-based philanthropy model early on in her tenure. She has earned a reputation as a thoughtful and respected collaborator within the fields of philanthropy, creative placemaking, and community development. Responsive to the realities of nonprofits, she has guided Foundation staff to develop robust resources, toolkits, trainings, and peer connections for grantees, providing meaningful support beyond funding for their work in communities. Sharon centers the Foundation’s values in all aspects of Levitt’s work, from internal operations to funding philosophy and grantmaking to ensuring grantees are positioned to impactfully bring a music series to life. Sharon collaborates closely with the Levitt Family Foundation team in the organization’s contributions to the field, including multi-year research and field-building initiatives. As the chief spokesperson for the Foundation, Sharon travels across the country to speak about the impact of Levitt programs, Levitt-commissioned research, and creative placemaking at large. Reflecting the reach of Levitt and how integrating the arts across sectors elevates the overall well-being and economic vitality of communities, Sharon shares the Levitt model with a wide range of audiences—including those in the arts, government, music industry, philanthropy, community development, urban planning, and parks—to illustrate why inclusive arts investment strategies should be prioritized. She is often an invited speaker and moderator at regional, national, and international conferences. Sharon also guest lectures at undergraduate and graduate music business and nonprofit management programs, providing inspiration to the next generation of leaders. Beyond Levitt, Sharon currently serves on the board of Center for Music Ecosystems, an international organization dedicated to globally relevant research to address societal issues and effect change through music. Sharon has been a grant panelist for the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Nebraska Arts Council, where she is from. As a board member of California Presenters, Sharon played an active role leading one of the country’s largest presenting associations—she served as Vice President, mentored emerging leaders, and chaired three annual conferences. Recognizing Sharon’s contributions to the field, she was selected by Musical America Worldwide as a Top 30 professional of 2023. Prior to her position with the Levitt Family Foundation, Sharon was the founding Executive Director of Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles at MacArthur Park. Her work there and the venue’s impact in the community earned her the recognition of “Los Angeles Park Hero” by the City of Los Angeles. Sharon’s career began in metropolitan Chicago, where she produced free outdoor concert series and worked with a range of artists and arts nonprofits, followed by time in the finance sector. Sharon earned a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University with a concentration in arts and business management. Read More Vanessa Silberman Executive Vice President As Executive Vice President of the Levitt Family Foundation, a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space and community building, Vanessa plays a key role in the Foundation’s strategic direction and long-term vision as it pertains to funding allocation, program development, communications, and research. She also… As Executive Vice President of the Levitt Family Foundation, a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space and community building, Vanessa plays a key role in the Foundation’s strategic direction and long-term vision as it pertains to funding allocation, program development, communications, and research. She also spearheads new and existing partnerships and field-building initiatives to expand access and nurture vibrant music ecosystems. Vanessa joined the Foundation in 2012 as the Senior Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, where she led the creative vision and communications strategy to share the inspiring impact of the Foundation, its nonprofit partners and grantees, and the field of creative placemaking at large. Vanessa built her career in the arts & culture sector as an award-winning writer, editor, and content strategist. Previous positions include: Editorial Director at Art Center College of Design; Arts Specialist for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and Past Grantees - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . Levitt Venue Locations Arlington, TX Bethlehem, PA Dayton, OH Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA Sioux Falls, SD Westport, CT 2023–2025 Levitt AMP Locations Batesville, AR Baton Rouge, LA Berea, KY Carson City, NV Clinton, OK Colusa, CA Cumberland, MD Earlham, IA Flint, MI Fort Pierce, FL Fort Smith, AR Gallup, NM Galva, IL Green Bay, WI Hāna, HI Harrisonburg, VA Littleton, NC Middlesboro, KY Ocala, FL Selma, AL Sheboygan, WI Shenandoah Junction, WV Soldotna, AK Springfield, IL St. Johnsbury, VT Stevens Point, WI Trenton, NJ Utica, NY Valdosta, GA Waco, TX Whitesburg, KY Wilmington, DE Woonsocket, RI Past Grantees Facebook Twitter Instagram Supporting 41 Communities In 2023–2025 Past Grantees   Music Series Venues PAST LEVITT MUSIC SERIES GRANTEES Learn more about past communities who brought new life to public spaces through Levitt Music Series. Anchorage, Alaska Asbury Park, New Jersey Bellingham, Washington Charlottesville, Virginia Cleveland, Mississippi Clinton, OK Denison, Texas Escondido, California Fort Pierce, FL Frederick, Maryland Gallup, New Mexico Greensboro, North Carolina Hattiesburg, Mississippi Houston, Mississippi Jacksonville, Illinois Lafayette, Louisiana Littleton, North Carolina Merced, California Midvale, Utah New Albany, Mississippi North Adams, Massachusetts Ocala, FL Santa Fe, New Mexico Trenton, New Jersey Utica, NY Anchorage Downtown Partnership Anchorage | Alaska Town Park Square 2015 The Levitt AMP Anchorage Music Series was part of the city’s ongoing effort to reenergize the dormant Town Square Park located downtown and turn it into a safe, welcoming destination for community gatherings by residents and tourists alike. Presented by Anchorage Downtown Partnership , a nonprofit that provides vital services throughout the Downtown Improvement District and produces events for the community. Asbury Park Music Foundation Asbury Park | New Jersey Springwood Park 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Asbury Park Music Series injected new life into Springwood Park—the only public park on the city’s underserved West side—giving all Asbury Park residents in this seaside community a welcoming place to gather and celebrate their city’s rich musical history. Presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation , a nonprofit that celebrates Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage and fuels revitalization by promoting Asbury Park as a musical destination. Downtown Bellingham Partnership Bellingham | Washington Bay Street and Maritime Heritage Park 2015 Bellingham presented its Levitt AMP Music Series in two locations—on Bay Street in the heart of the Arts District, expanding upon efforts to use the arts to revitalize and improve the downtown, and in nearby Maritime Heritage Park, where free, live music attracted new visitors and helped revitalize a beautiful, underused public space. Presented by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership , a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of downtown Bellingham and producer of events and activities like Downtown Sounds, Bite of Bellingham and more. Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville | Virginia IX Art Park 2015, 2016 The IX Art Park, an “interactive space for spontaneous dreaming,” provided the ideal environment for the diverse populations involved in Charlottesville’s thriving music scene—University of Virginia students, residents from the neighborhood and music fans from all parts of town—to come together and enjoy free, live music surrounded by beautiful green spaces and public art. Presented by Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia , which serves as the nonprofit board for the University of Virginia. Delta State University Foundation Cleveland | Mississippi Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street 2015, 2016 Once the site of railroad tracks that both physically and psychologically divided the town, the re-imagined Green Space on the Crosstie Walk at College Street brought people together of all backgrounds for the shared experience of free music under the stars. Its Levitt AMP Music Series also celebrated the region’s rich musical legacy of Mississippi Delta Blues. Presented by Delta State University Foundation , a nonprofit that provides diverse funding for a wide range of campus initiatives including academics, athletics, capital projects and arts and culture. Scissortail Productions, Inc. Clinton | OK McLain Rogers Park 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Clinton Music Series fostered a family-friendly and diverse environment that enhanced community connections among its 8,300 residents while driving cultural tourism and economic revitalization to this Route 66 town. The revitalized bandshell in McLain Rogers Park created a welcoming gathering space for the community and drew upon its roots as an artistic center for Clinton and the surrounding towns. Presented by Scissortail Productions, Inc. , a nonprofit that promotes Western European musical and theatrical traditions for performance and education in Oklahoma and surrounding states. Denison Main Street Inc. Denison | Texas Heritage Park 2015, 2016, 2017 The Levitt AMP Denison Music Series expanded the city’s much loved Music on Main concerts, helping establish Heritage Park, a centrally located green space in downtown, as a thriving community destination that celebrates inclusivity, engagement and accessibility through music. Presented by Denison Main Street Inc ., which produces events and activities in downtown Denison. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Escondido | California Grape Day Park 2018 The Levitt AMP Escondido Music Series brought new life to the ‘Great Green Lawn’ at Grape Day Park—the oldest park in the city— and filled the sprawling, centrally-located green space with family-friendly entertainment, highlighting its potential to serve as a gathering place for the city’s diverse communities. Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido , a nonprofit arts center that brings people together to discover, create, and celebrate both the visual and performing arts. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance Fort Pierce | FL Downtown Fort Pierce 2023, 2024, 2025 The Levitt AMP Fort Pierce Music Series included multi-layered and inclusive arts experiences and contributed to the economic vitality of St. Lucie County. Serving a city population of 47,927 residents, the series re-affirmed community pride by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together and celebrating the region’s unique heritage. Presented by St. Lucie Cultural Alliance , a nonprofit that leads the arts and cultural communities in building the vibrancy, education, and economic well-being of St. Lucie County. Downtown Frederick Partnership Frederick | Maryland Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater 2015, 2016 The Levitt AMP Frederick Music Series returned in 2016 to activate the underused Carroll Creek—once a dividing line in the community—giving residents of all backgrounds an opportunity to gather, celebrate local culture and enjoy a wide array of talented artists. Presented by Downtown Frederick Partnership , a nonprofit National Main Street Program that works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality of downtown Frederick. Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District Gallup | New Mexico Courthouse Plaza 2020-2025 The Levitt AMP Gallup Music Series in McKinley County Courthouse Plaza brought together all those who call this high desert town along Rout Levitt Now - Levitt Locations What We Fund Our Spend Down Get Involved Levitt Now Accessibility Who We Are Mission Liz Levitt Hirsch Mortimer Levitt Mimi Levitt Our Board Our Team History Locations What We Fund Overview Our Approach Levitt Venues Levitt AMP Music Series Levitt BLOC Music Series Levitt VIBE Music Series Festivals Field Partnerships Funding Partners Research Spend Down Get Involved Overview Support Local Volunteer #MusicMoves Artist Booking Funding Partners Levitt Now Contact FAQ Media Center Accessibility Facebook Instagram RSS LEVITT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC . 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All News & Press Blog Faces of Levitt Instagram News & Press Blog Faces of Levitt Instagram All Featured LEVITT FEATURE: How a Small Town in Kentucky Found Its Music May 4, 2026 KENTUCKY NATIVE Jenna Jefferson gazed at the audience’s shining faces and felt hope. She and her blues band had just finished playing... News & Press IN THE NEWS: Levitt Pavilion Denver Featured on the Westword 2026 Best of Denver List April 7, 2026 Levitt Pavilion Denver was honored with the award for “Best Concert Programming” in Westword‘s 2026 Best of Denver... News & Press IN THE NEWS: Levitt Grantee Scandia Heritage Alliance Awarded T-Mobile Hometown Grant April 1, 2026 Scandia Heritage Alliance—awarded a three-year grant from the Levitt Family Foundation to present the Levitt AMP Scandia Music Series,... News & Press Congratulations to the 2026 Festival Grantees! March 16, 2026 The Levitt Family Foundation is thrilled to announce 55 nonprofits have been awarded festi