Ravinia 2022, Issue 3

Nancy Zadek I love Ravinia, and I have been enjoying the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the festival for over 80 years. I am thrilled that the first two nights of the CSO Residency feature my two favorite pieces, Sheherazade and “New World” Symphony, and of course “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open it all. The CSO does it the best, and I would not miss it! I am honored to sponsor the “New World” Symphony concert on July 16. Ravinia Associates Board Heidi Bellinger, 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. Mark A. Hoppe Regional President Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) Fifth Third Bank is pleased to sponsor an extraordinary Ravinia Festival season where Chicagoland will once again celebrate music- filled summer nights under the stars. Just as Ravinia has a long-standing tradition of creating the “Ravinia experience,” Fifth Third Bank has more than 160 years of experience helping businesses and individuals succeed. Fifth Third Bank applauds the artists performing this year whose business it is to captivate the audience. On behalf of Fifth Third, enjoy the 2022 Ravinia season. Dean Harrison Chief Executive Officer Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Northwestern Medicine is proud to sponsor Ravinia Festival. As Chicago’s leading academic health system, we have a long history of working alongside community partners to improve health and well-being. Because what makes our communities better, makes us all better. Albert Baladi President & CEO Beam Suntory Beam Suntory is proud to celebrate Ravinia’s 2022 season and the festival’s ability to bring people together in this magical setting. Cheers to sharing the Ravinia experience with friends, family, and music lovers of all kinds this summer! Timm T. Martin President and CEO Freshie Holdings LLC It’s truly a privilege to partner with Ravinia and its commitment to the arts, education, and diversity. Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer is a local, family-owned business committed to an organic and healthy lifestyle, and we are thrilled to share Freshie with Ravinia audiences. Íarlaith Smyth President Ornua Foods North America As we look forward to the start of summer and the anticipation of music-filled nights under the stars at Ravinia Festival, our team welcomes the opportunity to meet the festival-goers each summer and share with them the unique taste of our Irish grass-fed butter and cheeses. Our range of Kerrygold Specialty Cheeses are the perfect addition to a summer picnic or charcuterie board. Our rich and creamy Kerrygold Butter can be spread on a warm piece of crusty bread or served tableside with every meal. With Ornua Foods North America’s headquarters based in Evanston, it’s always a highlight for our team to unwind and enjoy an evening at Ravinia. Returning for another summer, Kerrygold is proud to be a sponsor of Ravinia and support our local community through the arts. We’ll be there with our picnics, ready to savor the memorable and musical nights that are Ravinia Festival. Peter Testa President & CEO Testa Produce, Inc. Testa Produce, Inc., is honored to support and be part of the live music and great events that define the Ravinia experience! While providing quality produce and foods for over 110 years, we encourage a healthy lifestyle and appreciation. Baxter International Inc. Baxter is committed to supporting the communities where our employees live and work. As the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, Ravinia is a renowned cultural attraction. We’re proud to support Ravinia—located just a few miles from Baxter’s global headquarters—as it enriches the Chicagoland region through world-class music. Jon Harris Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Conagra Brands Congratulations to the Ravinia Festival, which presents an exceptional season that uniquely engages our hometown community in an incredibly diverse celebration of music. Once again, we look forward to Ravinia providing us all with the perfect summer soundtrack that words alone cannot. We at Conagra Brands are eternally grateful for the harmony you provide us all and we are beyond proud to support the 2022 season. Bravo! Jud Snyder Chicago Managing Partner Ernst & Young LLP EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. Our sponsorship of the 2022 Ravinia season is just one example of our ongoing effort to help build a stronger Chicago. Locally, EY has more than 4,000 people who recognize our responsibility to contribute our time and talent to drive positive change. We are especially focused on developing future generations of talent by mentoring youth and addressing issues of access to higher education. That’s why we’re proud to support Ravinia and its music education programs that benefit school children throughout Chicago. By working with organizations like Ravinia, we can help ensure remarkable music and music education are available to everyone. Christine and Stephen Fussell The Ravinia Festival is a North Shore treasure we hold dear. We are proud to again sponsor a season filled with performances by artists like The Revivalists and Grace Potter. John F. Gibbons and Rita M. Powers Co-Managing Shareholders, Chicago Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig is proud to continue its long-standing support of the Ravinia Festival and the world-class music Ravinia brings to our community every summer. We are committed to supporting Ravinia in its mission to provide accessible, enriching music to all through the Reach Teach Play education programs, teaming resident artists with Chicago Public Schools to foster music discovery. We look forward to supporting Ravinia in the years to come and to celebrating another memorable summer at Ravinia. Michael R. Gervasio Partner-in-Charge, Chicago/Milwaukee Tax KPMG LLP Each summer, Ravinia’s gates open to provide a unique cultural experience for all Chicagoans, and KPMG is proud to have been a part of this tradition for more than 40 years. KPMG proudly directs its support to Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and, in doing so, ensures that Ravinia is accessible to the constituents of more than 200 social service agencies in our community through the Opportunity Lawn Pass Program. On behalf of the partners and professionals of KPMG in Chicago, we hope that you and your families enjoy the beauty, music, and enrichment Ravinia has to offer this season. RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 18 – JULY 31, 2022 58 S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S