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Levitt Shell

The "Levitt Shell" for the performing arts in Overton Park is located in midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Set on a natural slope between the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and the Memphis College of Art, the Shell has been an outdoor performing arts pavilion since the 1930s. Recognized as the site of Elvis Presley's first rock 'n roll show, the Shell has been renovated and updated with state of the art lighting and sound and opens September 2008. 50 free performances a year with talent from around the world and your own backyard.

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    Levitt Shell

    1928 Poplar Ave.
    1930 Poplar Ave.
    Memphis, TN 38112

    Phone: (901) 272-5157   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/17/12- 07/01/12

    Levitt Shell Free Concert Series Levitt Shell Levitt Shell Free Concert Series Presented by Levitt Shell at Levitt Shell May 17-July 1, 2012 Welcome to Levitt Shell, the Mid-South's most enchanting venue for free, outdoor, professional performances. With 50 free concerts every year, we are building community through free music under the stars! Free Music in Memphis at the Levitt Shell Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5/17/2012 - 7/01/2012   The Levitt Shell is located in the beautiful and expansive Overton Park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park, an oasis of green...

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  • Current Events

    05/17/12- 07/01/12

    Levitt Shell Free Concert Series Levitt Shell Levitt Shell Free Concert Series Presented by Levitt Shell at Levitt Shell May 17-July 1, 2012 Welcome to Levitt Shell, the Mid-South's most enchanting venue for free, outdoor, professional performances. With 50 free concerts every year, we are building community through free music under the stars! Free Music in Memphis at the Levitt Shell Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5/17/2012 - 7/01/2012   The Levitt Shell is located in the beautiful and expansive Overton Park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park, an oasis of green...

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  • Past Events

    09/25/11	Women's Shopping Expo ** Fundraiser for the Levitt Shell
    06/21/11	Free Children's Show with New Ballet Ensemble! Levitt Shell
    06/19/11	Free Concert with Brave Combo! Levitt Shell
    06/18/11	Free Concert with The Bo-Keys and special guests! Levitt Shell
    06/17/11	Free Concert with Carolyn Wonderland! Levitt Shell
    06/16/11	Free Concert with The Spring Standards! Levitt Shell
    06/14/11	Free Children's Concert with Trout Fishing in America! Levitt Shell
    06/12/11	Free Concert with Tab Benoit Levitt Shell
    06/11/11	Free Concert with Di Anne Price & Her Boyfriends Levitt Shell
    05/28/11	Aubrey Ghent Concert Levitt Shell
    05/28/11	Yoro Ndiaye Concert
    05/27/11	Jimmy Davis Concert Levitt Shell
    07/24/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    07/20/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    07/17/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    07/13/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    07/10/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    07/06/10	Levitt Loves Kids Levitt Shell
    06/20/10	Calvin Newborn Levitt Shell
    06/19/10	Joyce Cobb Levitt Shell
    06/19/10	Farmer Jason Levitt Shell
    06/18/10	Betty Harris & the Believers Levitt Shell
    06/17/10	The Iguanas Levitt Shell
    06/13/10	Sid Selvidge with Amy Speace Levitt Shell
    06/12/10	Cowboy Junkies Levitt Shell
    06/12/10	The Boogers Levitt Shell
    06/11/10	Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears Levitt Shell
    06/10/10	The Alternate Routes Levitt Shell
    06/06/10	Steve Poltz Levitt Shell
    06/05/10	Homemade Jamz' Blues Band Levitt Shell
    06/05/10	Todd Snider Levitt Shell
    06/04/10	Hayes Carll Levitt Shell
    06/03/10	Trampled by Turtles Levitt Shell
    05/30/10	African Explosion Levitt Shell
    05/29/10	Gustafer Yellowgold Levitt Shell
    05/29/10	Meta & the Cornerstones Levitt Shell
    05/28/10	Will Hoge Levitt Shell
    05/27/10	Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience Levitt Shell
    05/23/10	Jose Conde Levitt Shell
    05/22/10	Baby Loves Salsa Levitt Shell
    05/22/10	Jimbo Mathus Levitt Shell
    05/21/10	Super Chikan Levitt Shell
    05/20/10	Soul Rebels Brass Band Levitt Shell
    05/15/10	Big Star Tribute Levitt Shell
    10/04/09	Nagata Shachu Levitt Shell
    10/03/09	Mammoth Follies Levitt Shell
    10/03/09	Los Texas Wranglers Levitt Shell
    10/02/09	Blues Revue Levitt Shell
    10/01/09	The Duhks Levitt Shell
    09/27/09	The Prodigals Levitt Shell
    09/26/09	How I Became A Pirate Levitt Shell
    09/26/09	Fandanguero Levitt Shell
    09/25/09	Lee Boys Levitt Shell
    09/24/09	Carrie Rodriguez Levitt Shell
    05/28/09- 06/28/09	Levitt Shell Spring FREE Concert Season Levitt Shell
    10/05/08	Brave Combo Levitt Shell
    10/04/08	Incendio Levitt Shell
    10/02/08	John Jorgenson Levitt Shell
    09/28/08	Samarabalouf Levitt Shell
    09/27/08	Sones De Mexico Levitt Shell
    09/25/08	Stonehoney with Susan Marshall Levitt Shell
    09/21/08	By All Means Band Levitt Shell
    09/20/08	Sara Hickman Levitt Shell
    09/20/08	Grupo Fantasma Levitt Shell
    09/19/08	Trampled Under Foot Levitt Shell
    09/18/08	Sid Selvidge Levitt Shell
    09/14/08	Kula Levitt Shell
    09/12/08	Orange Mound Jazz Messengers Levitt Shell
    09/11/08	Bill Evans' Soulgrass
    09/06/08	El Conejito Verde ( The Green Rabbit) Levitt Shell
    09/04/08- 10/05/08	Levitt Shell in Overton Park
    09/04/08	Free Music Series- Amy LaVere Levitt Shell

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "Can't wait until the season begins!"
      Comment posted by: Helen P. - midtown from Memphis, Tn., Apr 13, 2009
      

      The concerts last year were awesome! We went to just about every one of them. Great place to hang out and be entertained. The cost was definitely in our budget (FREE!) And best of all we always ran... Expand

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      The concerts last year were awesome! We went to just about every one of them. Great place to hang out and be entertained. The cost was definitely in our budget (FREE!) And best of all we always ran into people we knew. Excellant venue. It needs to be utilized more! Peace. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "Grupo Fantasma"
      Review posted by: Sally N. from Lakeland, TN, Sep 21, 2008
      

      What a great night!!!! The band was Fantastic!!! Music REALLY does unite people, couple that with night skies and a beautiful venue and you have a near perfect evening. Great to see so many happy... Expand

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      What a great night!!!! The band was Fantastic!!! Music REALLY does unite people, couple that with night skies and a beautiful venue and you have a near perfect evening. Great to see so many happy faces dancing and enjoying themselves!!! YEA SHELL!!!!!!!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "9/8/08 latina music night"
      Review posted by: rambo from memphis , tn., Sep 09, 2008
      

      I am very happy with the whole thing....thanks very much , this is just what we needed in Memphis to get us all together in one accord...( :

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      I am very happy with the whole thing....thanks very much , this is just what we needed in Memphis to get us all together in one accord...( :

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    • Event Name: Grupo Fantasma
      "A re-birth"
      Comment posted by: Katie Smythe from Memphis, Sep 08, 2008
      

      To be at the Levitt Shell this past weekend was to be transported back to the twilight evenings of the seventies when music rang out from the park and community members caught up between sets. Kudos... Expand

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      To be at the Levitt Shell this past weekend was to be transported back to the twilight evenings of the seventies when music rang out from the park and community members caught up between sets. Kudos to Barry Lichterman, Jeff and Bunny Goldstein, Lee Askew, the entire board as well as the Assisi Foundation and especially, the Mortimer Levitt Foundation for bringing the Shell back to us, back together in this place where Furry, Phineas and Elvis serenaded Memphis under the stars. Sit back a bit in the center of the grassy slope for the best acoustics. Bravo! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "A little too loud"
      Comment posted by: Concerned Mom from Memphis, TN USA, Sep 08, 2008
      

      We really enjoyed the children's program Saturday evening. The performers were wonderful. If possible, in the future, could you please lower the volume a little? Many of the people around us commented... Expand

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      We really enjoyed the children's program Saturday evening. The performers were wonderful. If possible, in the future, could you please lower the volume a little? Many of the people around us commented that the volume was too loud, and were concerned about their little ones' ears. The sound quality was also a bit distorted. Other than this minor point, everything else was great. Thank-you for organizing this wonderful event, we will definitely attend the next performance. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "Kirk Whalum and The New Olivet Choir"
      Comment posted by: TPresley from Memphis, Sep 06, 2008
      

      The show on 9/5 with Kirk Whalum and The New Olivet Choir was awesome!!!!

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      The show on 9/5 with Kirk Whalum and The New Olivet Choir was awesome!!!!

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    • Event Name: Levitt Shell in Overton Park
      "Great talent on a misty night"
      Review posted by: Kelly from memphis, tn, Sep 05, 2008
      

      Im not sure if alot of people know but the shell reopened last night in overton park. One of my girlfriends and I went and weathered the misty performances. It was well worth the long haul to... Expand

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      Im not sure if alot of people know but the shell reopened last night in overton park. One of my girlfriends and I went and weathered the misty performances. It was well worth the long haul to memphis. I saw a few people i knew from my college days, clubbing nights, and recent outings. The lady on stage was glowing as bright as the new lights at the shell. It's hard to say if her sound was as beautiful as she was. I found my self in awe of amy's beauty and talent. Over all Im in love with the new venue... or is it an old venue. Either way I'm thinking about going to the Latin music fest this Sat At the shell. Last night made me fell like I was part of something again. I look forward to all the acts coming to the shell and I hope the rest of memphis comes out and shows support. I would have given this event a higher score but the food portions were small. Collapse

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