Join us for a 10-week music series
SATURDAYS
MAY 25 - JUNE 22
FRIDAYS
SEPT 27 - OCT 25
AT THE HISTORIC SCOTLANDVILLE PLAZA
The free-of-charge summer event features live music and other creative performances which speak to powerful, people-centered themes including heroes, ancestors, independence and more.
Since 2018…
Our founder Byron Washington had an idea to bring a market to North Baton Rouge. Scotlandville , being the heart of North Baton Rouge, has always been an economic hub so it seemed only right to begin the market there. What started off as just a few vendors meeting on the last Saturday of every month, quickly grew into a social hub of makers, thinkers , performers and the just the place to be on that Saturday every month. Though we venture into more than just the Open Market, Scotland Saturdays will always be about the organic people and creating spaces and places for our culture to thrive.
Since the very beginning we have been pushed to make our efforts a weekly affair. Unfortunately, non profit work, especially at the grassroots level, can be an arduous task. In 2022. we decided to apply for the Levitt Foundation's, AMP grant series. A grant that allows and demands for the orchestration a 10-week live music series in an underused public space, located in the middle of an underserved community. With the belief that music has the power to build bridges in places they've never existed, this was our opportunity. Not only to put our weekly model to the test but also to finally activate the Scotlandville Plaza in the way it deserved.
What to expect at LABR2024?
Here’s a glimpse of the magic we were able to capture last year.
Levitt Foundation x Scotland Saturdays
ABOUT LEVITT FOUNDATION
The Levitt AMP Baton Rouge Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2024, the national Levitt network of music venues and concert sites is presenting 650+ free concerts in 45 towns and cities, with audiences over 750,000. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. www.levitt.org
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Kickoff - 5:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
LIVE DJ Set
Special Guest Appearance - 5:30 p.m.
Opening Act - 5:50 p.m.
DJ Break - 6:10 p.m.
Main Act - 6:30 p.m.
Located at:
Scotlandville Plaza
8551 Scotland Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome & Safe Hopeful Healthy BR
Our partnership with Mayor Broome and specifically the Safe Hopeful Healthy Initiative has ensured our ability to create a safe and secure environment for our community.
City of Baton Rouge
Parish of East Baton Rouge
Our partnership with city of Baton Rouge gives us access to the departments and resources that ensure the proper maintenance, compliance, and safety measures are taken in the plaza, before, during, and after the Levitt AMP Baton Rouge live music series.
Visit Baton Rouge
As the tourism agency for the city of Baton Rouge, Visit Baton Rouge, has greatly assisted in getting the information on our efforts out to greater population of our city and parish.
NURA Co.
NURA Co., is a local marketing agency that is responsible for the implementation of Levitt AMP Baton Rouge as a brand. Their work in our inaugural year will help ensure our success for many years to come.
E Media Gulf Coast
EMEDIAGC.COM is a 24/7 electronic and physical distribution service delivering to millions of subscribers throughout the Gulf Coast daily. Being a resident of the Scotlandville community, CEO Fred Sergeant has been a long time supporter of Scotland Saturdays in assisting us in the creation and distribution of our advertising materials.
The Walls Project
With several longstanding relationships in the community, the Walls Project has served as catalyst and resource to many creative placemaking projects within Scotlandville and several other underserved communities in our city. Our partnership with the will allow for the three major art installations within the Scotlandville Plaza, as well as the employment of local students and working artists.
Ochsner Health
With a medical facility located in Scotlandville, we’ve always been able to count on Ochsner for support of our organizational efforts.
Cricket Wireless(Local)
Metromorphosis
Metromorphosis has been a constant supporter and ally in our efforts. As a community organization sitting in the cross section of the community leaders and effective training/resources, Metromorphosis has been a mentor and advisor to Scotland Saturdays’ leadership team.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
A staple in our community the East Baton Rouge Parish Library makes their efforts count by being present and available to promote literacy and reading throughout our community.
Edelman
While our culture has evolved over our firm’s 60-plus-year history, we are still driven by Dan Edelman’s founding principles, including entrepreneurship, independence and the mandate that everyone is an account executive. Core to our culture are our values, which guide our behavior, support a client-centric approach, influence the way we work with each other, our clients and the community, and inspire great work.
Republic Services
We deliver comprehensive environmental services to support your business, home and community.
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Established in 1973 through efforts led by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (ACGBR) endeavors to promote cultural growth, economic development, and educational enhancement through the arts in and around the 11-parish region it serves. Those parishes include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupée, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Feliciana, and West Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Louisiana Healthcare Connections has a commitment to improving the health of the community one individual at a time through affordable and reliable health care plans
Cajun Cowboy Kitchen
It’s so good.. It’s magical!
Ol’Boys 225 Collision Center
You’ve seen his billboards around the city and as a business owner and community builder Mr. Richard Ruffin has over 15 years of experience in what it takes to see things through. We are honored to have his commitment as a sponsor in building a custom stage for our community. It’s wondrous the things that can be accomplished when two visions collide.
BREC
Want to ride a horse, reach for the stars, come face to face with a tiger, score the winning goal or become an adventurer? BREC is where you go to experience the beauty of nature, exercise your body and your mind, slow down, relax and make memories. Since 2004, we have worked with our community to imagine what our parks can be and thanks to that support and Input, we are proud to say, you imagined, and we delivered Gold. BREC, your Gold Medal system has 175 parks just waiting for you to enjoy.
BREC Foundation
The mission of BREC Foundation is to raise funds for parks and recreation to benefit the health, welfare, and culture for all citizens and visitors of East Baton Rouge Parish. We act as good stewards of funds entrusted to us by our donors and abide by their wishes and directives. We facilitate and support innovation, sound corporate governance, and the development of meaningful partnerships to further our mission and provide opportunities to our members.
ChangeX
Our platform connects communities to proven ideas and funding. By empowering local changemakers with proven ideas from social innovators and accessible funding from our partners, we aim to build healthier, more inclusive and sustainable communities. Our work is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and together with our partners, we aim to impact 1 billion people globally by 2030.
Foundation for Louisiana
Foundation for Louisiana is the people's foundation.
We tackle the issues that most deeply impact our communities, advocating alongside Louisianans to chart our own futures. We are bold in our analysis and movement towards freedom, amplifying the lived experiences of Louisianans closest to the work. We bring people with us, and people bring us with them.
We will continue to be courageous.
Louisiana Lottery
Louisiana Lottery Corporation began in 1991 after the 1990 state Legislature proposed a state lottery (ACT 1045) as a way to generate revenue without increasing taxes. Due to the Lottery's unique operations, the Legislature recognized a corporate structure would suit it best.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s is active in our Communities, supporting over 30,000 local organizations for causes that are close to our heart — but we can’t do it alone! Get in touch today to help us support your Community.
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Foundation
The Mission of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is to enhance the identity of our unique American landscape by preserving and promoting our heritage and by fostering progress for local champions that create authentic, powerful connections between people, culture, and the environment.
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