LOCAL LEVITTS
Over 250 concerts this year!
Click on the logos below for the 2010
concert schedule at each pavilion.
Levitt pavilions form the only national network of outdoor
performance venues with free programming. Each presents the Levitt series of 50 or more concerts annually, free of charge to the public. They have
open lawn seating, top quality sound and lighting, and feature a diverse lineup
of artists from acclaimed emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning performers.
Programming is designed to appeal to all tastes, bringing people from all walks
of life together to share an evening of great music and a true feeling of
community.
The national network of Levitt pavilions includes
venues located in Memorial Park in Pasadena, California; Los Angeles' MacArthur Park; Overton Park in Memphis; Founders Plaza in
Arlington, Texas; and the original Levitt Pavilion in
Westport, Connecticut on the banks of the Saugatuck River. To learn more about
each pavilion, click on the logos above.
Levitt pavilions are locally programmed and managed
by a local Friends of Levitt Pavilion nonprofit
organization. Each Levitt Pavilion has its own unique
character and personality, as an integral part of the specific community it
represents. They are held together by their common purpose, mutual support,
national recognition, and the assistance they receive from the Mortimer Levitt Foundation and the national Levitt Pavilions organization.
Levitt Pavilions is a national nonprofit organization that inspires and strengthens communities through live music experiences. Central to Levitt Pavilions' mission is the creation, development and support of Levitt pavilions as community gathering spaces. Levitt Pavilions helps cities nationwide establish and sustain their own pavilions and Levitt program, resulting in stronger, healthier and more interconnected neighborhoods and communities.
Levitt pavilions are developed through private/public partnerships in collaboration with the host city through support from public officials, business and community leaders, and people from throughout the community. Typically located in public parks, each Levitt Pavilion is a publically owned facility, managed and programmed by a local Friends of Levitt Pavilion nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Through this innovative public/private structure, resources are leveraged to revitalize public spaces and provide high quality arts programming accessible to all.
The creation, sustenance and success of each Levitt Pavilion arises from the close collaboration of the local Friends of Levitt, local government, and the Mortimer Levitt Foundation together with the national Levitt Pavilions organization. The Mortimer Levitt Foundation provides seed capital and capital improvement contributions for the local effort, as well as matching ongoing operational funding for at least the first five years of operation. The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, in partnership with the national Levitt Pavilions organization, provides best practices guidelines, support, and technical assistance to each Levitt Pavilion, from the beginning of development through ongoing operations. The network of Levitt pavilions is a valuable support system for each local pavilion providing opportunities for shared programming, resources and funding.
The Levitt program is capturing the attention of changemakers and inspiring leadership across
The national Levitt program lifts the lives of hundreds of thousands, strengthens communities and delivers the promise of a better tomorrow today. The results are transformative.
Levitt pavilions are local treasures, bringing joy to diverse communities coast to coast. Each provides exceptional entertainment and a gathering space for families, friends and neighbors. The unreserved lawn seating creates a place for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to connect and interact. Everyone, regardless of their economic situation, can enjoy the wonderful music and feel welcome in the beautiful, memorable setting.
Contribute to Levitt Pavilions and...
CONNECT
- Break barriers of isolation
- Connect people of all backgrounds and ages
- Create settings for joy and peace
INSPIRE
- Give families entertainment to enjoy together
- Make arts accessible to all
- Show children cultures from around the world
- Inspire community involvement
REVITALIZE
- Reclaim green spaces
- Revitalize underused community assets
- Enhance local economies
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, partnering with the
national network, supporting the Levitt program, or
creating a Levitt Pavilion in your community, please
call 310.275.5628.
SUPPORT LEVITT PAVILIONS
CONTACT LEVITT PAVILIONS
310-275-5628
Sharon Yazowski
Executive Director
sharon@levittpavilions.org
Glen Williams
President
glen@levittpavilions.org
Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch
Mortimer Levitt Foundation
liz@levittpavilions.org