Ravinia 2022, Issue 2

Pamela J. Mayo In August 1999, I attended my first Ravinia performance and sat in the last row of the Pavilion for Natalie Cole’s Snowfall on the Sahara Tour concert. That night was the beginning of a 23-year commitment to the Ravinia Festival and its mission to build broad and diverse audiences for classical music through education and community engagement. My personal dedication to Ravinia, as a member of the Board of Trustees and a co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, makes it a special honor to have the opportunity to sponsor the July 29 Breaking Barriers concert that will celebrate women at the forefront of classical music today. Thank you, Marin Alsop, and the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship, for your ongoing focus to create opportunities for diverse artists and leaders to excel in classical music and beyond. Bravo! Susan Levy General Counsel Northern Trust For over 130 years, Northern Trust has supported the communities where we live and work. Even as our footprint expands around the world, our strong commitment to Chicago, our global headquarters, remains. Northern Trust proudly supports Ravinia, which provides opportunities to experience world-class musical performances and brings music education to thousands of children throughout the Chicagoland region. Richard L. Sevcik Chicago Office Managing Partner Perkins Coie LLP Perkins Coie remains committed in its support of Ravinia, North America’s oldest outdoor music festival. Last year brought a healthy, if a little different-looking revival of the Ravinia experience, and we look forward to an even fuller rejuvenation this summer season. Perkins Coie applauds Ravinia’s year-round commitment to providing education and community engagement programs to youth throughout Chicago and around the world. With more than 1,200 attorneys in 20 offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie celebrates the diversity and commonality that music exemplifies across all communities. Bradley S. Schmarak Partner, Global Co-Head – Private Equity Reed Smith LLP As a global law firm, Reed Smith understands the importance of bringing people together to foster creative thinking, passion, understanding, and growth. We are actively committed to strengthening, supporting, and enriching our communities and are proud to sponsor the 2022 Ravinia Festival and its commitment to the performing arts. We look forward to an exciting season at Ravinia! Larry A. Barden Chairman Emeritus, Management Committee Sidley Austin LLP Sidley has long been dedicated to forging relationships with cultural organizations that strengthen our communities, and we are proud to continue our sponsorship of Ravinia for its 2022 season. Ravinia’s robust music education and entertainment programs help foster the talents of future leaders and give people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to immerse themselves in the arts. We applaud Ravinia’s enduring commitment to culture, and we look forward to experiencing all that it has to offer for many years to come. DG Macpherson Chief Executive Officer Grainger Grainger is pleased to be a supporter of Ravinia. It’s the ideal setting to spend time with family and friends, celebrating the season and listening to world-class music. At Grainger, we have a long history of helping customers keep their operations running and their people safe. In fact, 5 million customers worldwide rely on us for products in categories such as safety, material handling, and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. Grainger offers more than 1.5 million stocked products, technical expertise, a premium digital experience, and the ability to get complete orders to customers where and when they need them. When the workday comes to a close, there’s nothing better than relaxing at Ravinia. Enjoy. Ravinia extends its appreciation to the following additional sponsors: The Dancing Skies Foundation Elizabeth Crown & Bill Wallace, in loving memory of Catherine Crown Sanders Audrey L. Weaver Jennifer W. Steans & James P. Kastenholz Tera & Richard McBlaine Rice-Temple Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. AbbVie The Hunter Family Foundation Kirkland & Ellis Stepan Company Walgreens In Memory of Thomas F. Pick Betsey & Dale Pinkert Howard L. Gottlieb & Barbara G. Greis Winnie and Bob Crawford Diageo Chris & Elise Klein Becky & Lester Knight John Snyder & Mignon Dupepe Linda & Craig Umans Joe & Ross Ice Cream, Exclusive Ice Cream Sponsor Rudy Juarez Judy & John McCarter Molson Coors The Lion King Consortium Paul & Jackie Baker Bobbie & Charlie Denison Jack & Donna Greenberg Lori Ann Komisar & Morris Silverman David & Susan Kreisman Sheila Medvin Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Miller The Rosenberg-Frazer Families The CSO Opening Night Consortium Anonymous Jane & David Casper Don & Susan Civgin Annette Dezelan Mesirow Financial The Avrum Gray Family, in memory of Joyce Gray Stuart Sondheimer & Bonnie Lucas Pamela B. & Russ M. Strobel Bobette Takiff and the Takiff Family Foundation Paul & Mary Yovovich The Brahms Requiem Consortium Judy & Merrill Blau The Prussian Family Howard & Roberta Goss Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kahnweiler The Tchaikovsky Spectacular Consortium Anonymous (3) Earl Abramson & Sheila Schlaggar Henry Berghoef & Leslie Lauer Berghoef Carol & Douglas Cohen Larry & Barbara Field and Family Kenneth & Jodi Meister Gloria & Dan Reisner Chuck & Mary Westphal Ravinia wishes to recognize the following for their support dedicated to the Breaking Barriers Festival: Dinah Jacobs Castle Jennifer W. Steans & James P. Kastenholz Pamela J. Mayo Ravinia Women’s Baord RBC Wealth Management Paul Earle & Ellen Rudnick Judy & John McCarter Linda & Craig Umans RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIA MAGAZINE 47