Ravinia 2022, Issue 2

SHERVIN LAINEZ (OUZOUNIAN); PATRICK GIPSON (ALSOP & CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA) Ravinia is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: Discover, Official Card •Midtown Athletic Clubs, Official Club Terlato Wines, Official Wine Sponsor •Joe & Ross Ice Cream, Exclusive Ice Cream Sponsor Lead Reach Teach Play Sponsor: @raviniafestival Connect With Us Vol. 15,No.2 July 4 – July 17 Michael EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY TO FOLLOW HIS HEART KAREN OUZOUNIAN A Knight of Shining Aizuri-e FRANTI ON THE COVER Michael Franti Photo: Vandi Angga July 4 – July 17 CONTENTS 4 Message from the President and the Chairman 6 Staying Human Michael Franti follows his heart in every moment. By Tricia Despres 12 Music and Mayhem Karen Ouzounian powerfully shatters pigeonholes with her artistic partners. By Wynne Delacoma 20 Lawn Clippings By John Schauer I n f o r m at i o n 44 Salute to Sponsors 51 Ravinia Supporters: Annual Fund, Reach Teach Play, Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Corporate Partners, Matching Gifts, Special Gifts, Fundraising Events 60 Board of Trustees and Women’s Board 61 Associates Board and Administration 64 Ravinia Steans Music Institute 68 Reach Teach Play 72 Ravinia Music Box 73 Food and Drinks In-park options at a glance 76 Park Information and Park Map Program notes start on page 23 43 6 12 RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 4 – JULY 17, 2022 2