This Week at the Levitt: Zoot Suits & Fedoras

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This Week at the Levitt Pavilion

Sept. 13-15

Los Garcia Brothers bring their crazy cool conjunto with their z oot suits and fedoras

Friday: Prophets and Outlaws make their way back to the Levitt at 8 p.m. presented by

FW Weekly. This Dallas Southern soul band has shared a decade together and five EPs featuring their commanding instrumental groove, relatable lyrics and authentic five-part harmonies that have sent them to the top of the music charts and earned the band more than 2 million Spotify streams. They have performed at some of the most significant events in Texas, including the renowned Larry Joe Taylor Music Fest and Dallas' American Airlines Center on New Year's Eve.

Saturday: After a rained-out concert date during the summer concert season, Zane Williams has a rescheduled concert at 8 p.m. presented by Paragon Eye Associates. Respected by his fans, The Zaniacs, Zane is a down-to-earth family man, a charismatic entertainer and a prolific songwriter. Equal parts bar-room entertainer and introspective poet, his songs seem to come straight from the heart as he sings about real life in a way that real people can relate to.

Sunday: Most Texans are familiar with Tejano music, but may not be as familiar with the term "conjunto." The popular artists performing at 8 p.m. are known for Tejano and conjunto with an added flair. Los Garcia Brothers also are known for their "pachuco" style (colorful zoot suits and feathered fedoras). Conjunto music is Texas "roots" music that dates back to the end of the 19th century. Like blues and traditional country, it tells the stories of the everyday lives of the working class. It's also dance music, characterized by a strong beat and bright accordion melodies. Jimmy Garcia started Los Garcia Brothers in 1990. In 2001, they took home Album of the Year in the conjunto category at the Annual Tejano Music Awards and named the Most Promising Band. The following year, the Tejano Music Awards once again awarded Los Garcia Brothers with the Conjunto Album of the Year before the untimely death of their 27-year-old founder in a car crash. Jimmy's brother, Joey Garcia, kept the band playing, and in 2013, Los Garcia Brothers was inducted into the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame. Their concert is made possible by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council.

Click on each artist's name to hear a sample song.

Listen to this fall's artists on Spotify!
We have a Spotify station! Follow the link to hear the Levitt 2019 Fall Playlist with songs from all the artists appearing this fall. You also can relive all of your favorite artists from last year's concerts and other Levitt playlists. Listen on Spotify

This week's Baylor Arlington health tip!

Tickets to 38 Special on sale now!

When it comes to explosive classic southern rock, it doesn't get much better than 38 Special, best known for their arena rock/pop smash hits that include, "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up in You." 38 Special brings their signature brand of "muscle and melody" to the Levitt Saturday, Oct. 5, for a fall benefit concert presented by Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital. Special guest, Garrett Lebeau, will perform his super soulful mix of R&B, blues, funk and folk at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for the 38 Special concert by clicking on the link below. General admission is $40, and reserved seats are $95. Proceeds from the 38 Special concert will help support Levitt Pavilion Arlington's mission of offering more than 50 free concerts a year that everyone can enjoy.

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For those about to rock the Levitt!

Dates & Times

The 2019 Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital Fall Concert Season runs through Oct. 13. Concerts are at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Cost

All fall concerts are free and family friendly except for one concert. The only concert that requires a ticket is the benefit concert with 38 Special on Oct. 5.

Location

The Levitt Pavilion is located in Founders Plaza at the intersection of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall. The street address is 100 W. Abram St.

Where to Park

Construction continues in Downtown Arlington, but there is still plenty of free parking, especially at First Baptist Church and in the UTA parking garage south of the Levitt, and at the new 101 Center parking garage on the northeast corner of Abram and Center streets. There is a parking map and updates on street closures on our website and on our Levitt Arlington mobile app. Click here to see the parking map and the latest on street closures.

Let Waze Lead the Way

The City of Arlington has partnered with the free Waze mobile app to get you to the Levitt and free music. Waze will have up-to-the-minute street closures and best routes. Click here to download Waze to your phone.

Handicapped Parking & Access

All of the parking lots around the Levitt have designated handicapped parking. The Levitt is completely accessible, and wheelchairs can easily roll onto the sidewalks and the grass.

What to Bring

Guests are seated on an open lawn and can bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and coolers to enjoy the free outdoor concerts. Beer and wine are allowed, but no glass containers , please. You also might want to bring mosquito repellent. Chairs, coolers, outside food and drinks, and pets are not allowed for the 38 Special concert.

Concessions

Our friends at J. Gilligan's will be cooking burgers, chicken, veggie burgers, Irish nachos and quesadillas, and selling beer and wine. Steel City Pops and Spun craft cotton candy will be on site most nights. A variety of food trucks will be at the Levitt for some concerts throughout the season. Please download the free Levitt Arlington mobile app to see what food trucks are available that night. Food truck availability is subject to change, and food trucks are not scheduled for every concert.

Restrooms

There is a bathroom trailer in addition to traditional porta-potties, including accessible ones for the physically challenged.

Pets

Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after. If your dog disturbs others or acts aggressively, you will be asked to come back another time. Please consider if the sound level of the concerts is appropriate for your dog's sensitive ears.

Smoking

Arlington city ordinance prohibits smoking within 50 feet of a city park. Smoking is not allowed on the concert lawn, including e-cigarettes and vapor smoking.

What if it Rains?

Texas weather is unpredictable and changes very quickly. We try not to cancel concerts if at all possible and often wait until close to concert time to make a decision. If we have to cancel, we will post it on our 24-hour information line, on our Facebook and Twitter, and on our mobile app. You also can sign up for Weather Alerts on our Levitt Arlington app, and receive updates directly to your phone. Click here to download the Levitt app. The concert is considered on unless we specifically say it's cancelled through our communications tools.

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Call our 24-hour information line anytime, 817.543.4301.

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100 W. Abram St. in Founders Plaza
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