If you enjoy live music then the place to be this summer is the Levitt Pavilion. Located at the corner of Walnut and Raymond streets near Old Town, the Levitt offers something for just about everyone, appealing to a wide variety of tastes and cultures. The music in the park concerts are provided from Wednesdays through Sundays and offer a different theme for each night of the week. We have been avid participants at the events for the last three to four years. It is a great casual relaxed atmosphere and an ideal location to enjoy the wonderful entertainment. Pasadena’s evenings begin to cool off after a warm summer day and there is usually plenty of shade by the time the music starts. The grass provides a nice cushion of carpet along with a gentle upslope to the back of the park, so all of the seating area provides good views of the stage. Most people bring a chair or a blanket along with a picnic basket and cooler and enjoy a fantastic evening of fun and relaxation. Oh and by the way, this is the best value in town, because the cost is free. They do pass around a collection hat, so be generous with those donations!

Sunday’s are jazz nights. We were there last Sunday as Barbara Morrison entertained and put on a great show. It was nice to see the amphitheater so full of people enjoying themselves as Ms. Morrison interacted with the audience and encouraged them to come up and dance.

Don’t Forget the Kids

Looking for something to do with the kids? Wednesday nights at the Levitt are devoted to children. American music gets the nod on Thursday’s. Friday they take it international and feature “World Rhythms’ and Saturday’s are devoted to “Musica Latina”. We have been to all of them and been fascinated at the talented performers and also by this wonderful opportunity we have here in Pasadena to enjoy something this amazing in a family type atmosphere.

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