Ravinia 2021 - Issue 1

Ravinia Women’s Board Marilyn Vender, Chairman Since 1962, the Women’s Board has promoted Ravinia through a wide range of initiatives, from enhancing audiences’ enjoyment of the festival experience, to furthering appreciation of music and the arts, to educating young performers, whether gifted or simply enthusiastic. This broad-based mission of the Women’s Board is accomplished with highly successful fundraising—including through the annual summer Gala and The Festival Shop—and the ongoing commitment of its dynamic volunteers. Ravinia Associates Board Jon Marks, President The Ravinia Associates Board is a premier group of over 100 Chicagoland young professionals who share a passion for Ravinia and the musical arts. Our mission is to support Ravinia by promoting awareness of the festival and its musical programs, encouraging the development of new audiences for classical music, and contributing to Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs. To date the Associates have raised over $5 million for the festival and its education initiatives. The Terlato Family Terlato Wines is thrilled to be an annual partner of Ravinia. Founded by Anthony J. Terlato and owned by his sons Bill and John, Terlato Wines is a Chicago- based multigenerational family business that has brought some of the world’s finest wines to American tables for over 60 years. As producers, importers, and marketers of exceptional wines, artisan spirits, and non-alcoholics, the Terlato family appreciates the passion for excellence that underscores each Ravinia performance. We are pleased to help continue Ravinia’s tradition of bringing the finest quality music to the community and look forward to a full 2021 festival season. Mary Moreland Executive Vice President, Human Resources Abbott For more than 130 years, Abbott has helped people live more fully by supporting improvements to their personal health and the health of the communities where we live and work. That’s why we’re proud to support the Ravinia Festival as it enriches the lives of people in the Chicago area through world-class music and education— inspiring young musicians to unlock their creative potential. Steven B. Weinstein Chairman Altair Advisers LLC Never has there been greater appreciation or higher anticipation for the extraordinary live music experience that Ravinia provides. Altair Advisers is proud to be a longtime sponsor of Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play initiatives and to support all they do to bring the life-changing gift of music to children across the greater Chicago area. Altair is a private, independent wealth advisory firm providing investment management, financial planning, and client education services. We look forward to walking through the gates into the park this summer! In Honor of Sandra K. Crown Sandy has always believed that “the arts are the implicit language of peace in the world, with Ravinia the shining star.” When she was chairman of the Ravinia Women’s Board, the board began to fundraise. Her children worked with the board and with her when the board started the Friendship Booth, which evolved into Ravinia’s Festival Shop. Her children chose to honor her with a very generous gift to the endowment fund, in perpetuity. This gift helps support Ravinia and will be celebrated on July 27 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing “Broadway Today.” Ravinia was the first to highlight American Classic Music Theater, followed by the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Goodman Theatre. Nicholas Fink Chief Executive Officer Fortune Brands Home & Security Fortune Brands is committed to supporting local organizations that are important to the communities where our associates live and work. Through our Fortunate Giving program, we are proud to partner with Ravinia, a cultural centerpiece of our community. We are happy to support the Sistema Ravinia program, providing music education, emotional development, and social connection for children and families in our community. We are also excited to help celebrate the return of live performances with the 2021 season as Ravinia continues its mission to promote music awareness. We are proud of how Ravinia has continued to fill so many homes with music over the last year. We look forward to many musical nights under the stars this season! E. Scott Santi Chairman & Chief Executive Officer ITW As a longtime supporter of the arts, ITW is proud to sponsor the Ravinia Festival. ITW and Ravinia share similar roots, both having been founded in the Chicago area early in the last century. Over the years, both institutions have grown tremendously, expanded their reach, and positively impacted the communities they serve. ITW is proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and to serve as a Season Sponsor of the 2021 Ravinia Festival. Chris Deveny Vice Chairman, Midwest Region J.P. Morgan Private Bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. believes more people should have access to opportunity and the chance to move up the economic ladder, particularly in the world’s cities, where the benefits of revitalization are not reaching everyone. We are proud of our long history of charitable sponsorship in Chicagoland—especially for arts and education organizations such as Ravinia. Our partnership brings great musical performances to our city and superlative music education to our children, and it allows JPMorgan Chase to make a lasting contribution to our world. We are honored to support the 2021 Ravinia Festival and the Ravinia Steans Music Institute. Holly and John Madigan Family Our family has come to Ravinia for four generations, and it is especially rewarding to help make memorable music experiences again this year. Our family enjoys spending summer evenings here with friends and family, and we are proud to support the efforts of the festival to present exciting concerts in such a beautiful setting. In Honor of Paul B. and Virginia L. Uhlenhop Paul and Ginny Uhlenhop began coming to Ravinia in the mid-1960s when Ginny was a music teacher at Indian Trail Elementary School. In the 1970s–80s, Ravinia became one of their favorite places to gather with friends and enjoy good music. Paul joined the Ravinia Board of Trustees in 1991 and served in that capacity for roughly 15 years. Attending Ravinia remained a central part of their summers until 2019. This year, Paul and Ginny’s family is honored to continue their support of the Ravinia performance tradition. Nancy Zadek I never miss Willie Nelson’s concerts at Ravinia, and am happy to sponsor again this year. One can see how much he loves what he does, and with Trigger he does it so well. Shirley Madigan Chairman Illinois Arts Council Agency The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is proud to acknowledge Ravinia’s artistic excellence and the contributions they have made to art and culture in Illinois. For over a century Ravinia has been lauded for presenting high-quality performances, from concerts that feature world- renowned musicians and emerging artists, to opportunities for musical exploration by young people and their families. Through grants and technical assistance the IACA continues to support quality, accessible arts programming to Illinois artists, arts organizations, educational institutions and communities statewide. RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 1 – JULY 23, 2021 68 S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S