About Us

Who We Are

Friends of Levitt Pavilion Houston is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating a vibrant gathering space for the community through free, live, outdoor music. As the future home of Levitt Pavilion Houston—located at Willow Waterhole Greenway in Southwest Houston—we are part of a national legacy of venues that bring people together through the power of music.

Our mission is to foster connection, cultural enrichment, and inclusivity by providing accessible, high-quality music experiences. We work in partnership with the Levitt Foundation, the City of Houston, and a growing coalition of local leaders and community organizations to bring this vision to life.

What’s Ahead

We will launch our capital campaign in 2025 and plan to open Levitt Pavilion Houston in early 2028. Once open, the pavilion will host a dynamic schedule of free concerts and events, welcoming Houstonians and visitors alike to experience music and community in an inspiring outdoor setting.

Join us in building a space where music and community thrive—and be a part of this exciting journey.

Board of Directors, 2024–2025

Our volunteer board brings a shared commitment to community-building, equity, and the arts. Together, they help guide Levitt Pavilion Houston’s vision and growth.

  • Howard Sacks, Chair

  • Dave Hawes, Vice Chair

  • Margaret Greene, Treasurer

  • Barbara Richards, Secretary

  • Deborah Anderson

  • Jay Broadfoot

  • Patrice DeRushe

  • Becky Edmondson

  • Fred Meyer

  • Kathleen Ownby

  • Jeff Peters

  • Frank Staats

  • Vernon Smith

Advisory Board Members

  • Ann Magoon

  • Steve Magoon

  • Curtis Monroe

  • Stephan Rubin

  • “When I learned the Levitt Foundation had chosen Willow Waterhole Greenway as the Houston location, my energy was off the charts—explosive. I could barely sit still.”

    —Howard Sacks, President, Levitt Pavilion Houston; Past President, Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy