Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects

Corporate giving story for The Commercial Appeal

July 10, 2009

The Levitt Shell at Overton Park, a free outdoor venue hosting live music shows, concluded its second spring season with nearly double its fall attendance.

“The season was great,” said Anne Pitts, Levitt Shell executive director, citing attendance figures of 34,000, up from the fall season numbers of 20,000.

The Shell’s Web site says its mission is to “build community through music and education, finding common ground for a diverse audience.” Pitts says much of the credit for the Shell’s success at meeting its goals should go to Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects.

The architecture firm is responsible for donating $65,000 worth of renovation work prior to the venue’s grand opening in spring of 2008 … (read more)