Yes, the Levitt has some kinks to work out, but it seemed on Saturday night they already fixed one of them (putting the wristband stand next to the beverage stand). They still need to work on the bike rack situation though.
Other than that, the most amazing thing I saw both nights was community coming together. Unlike the Pavilion or Denty or even the Midco Aquatic Center, you can go to the Levitt without a ticket and possibly see 30 concerts this year and 50 next year FOR FREE! The great part about it is, if you don’t like the act, you can leave and not feel cheated.
As for parking, I think there was plenty. I saw people walking to the event from 6th street and 8th street, and there seemed to be plenty of parking in the Raven lot. There isn’t a parking issue. I also think the Levitt volunteers did a great job of directing traffic and parking in the area.
As for the music, both nights were fantastic, especially last night. The band that performed was world class, and I enjoyed meeting them and chatting with them after the show. It was funny because I told three of the members that their trumpet player hits the notes perfectly (she is with the baby in the picture below) they laughed and joked with her saying something like “We told you so!”
I also got to meet the daughter of the Levitt founders, I got shoved into a photo with her to (God knows where that will show up!)
I think the crowds will get more diverse once more people realize the events are free (they will even borrow you a lawn chair!)
While I would still like to see BYOB, I think the adult beverage handlers (JJ’s) did a good job!
I would like to personally thank first the taxpayers of Sioux Falls for this amazing financial support and gift, like I often say some of the best things in SF are free to use, like the bike trail.
I would also like to thank the vision of Tom Dempster and Jennifer and Joe Kirby, and lastly all the hard work Nancy Halverson put in, Levitt SF really was lucky to bring her back and have her run this organization.
SIDENOTE: Please Sioux Falls, I know the previous Mayor started this trend, but it needs to end, especially now that we have a Graphic Designer as Mayor, STOP USING ALL CAPS HELVETICA ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS!
Are you friggin blind … Drove by last night and saw a bike rack a few feet north of the entrance. Fucking dummy.
Anything free in Sioux Falls draws a crowd. I’m surprised this went over well. I wanted to go but they were serving free baloney sandwiches at the blood bank.
Ah, yes, the one on 6th and Phillips several 100 feet away from the venue that can accommodate about 4 bikes. That’s the trick! They could easily put one on the East side of the restrooms that could accommodate 30-50 bikes, instead they put landscaping that everyone stood on during the concert. But this F’ing dummy will keep your suggestion in mind next time.