Ravinia 2023 Issue 2

Julie Parsons Executive Vice President and Chief Operating O cer, Property-Liability Allstate Allstate is committed to ensuring all young people have access to programs that empower them to succeed and lead. We’re proud to partner with Ravinia again this year to support its Reach Teach Play programs that inspire Chicago’s youth to be creative, con dent, optimistic leaders of tomorrow. Howard B. Chrisman, MD President & CEO Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Northwestern Medicine is proud to sponsor Ravinia Festival. As Chicago’s leading academic health system, we have a long-standing history of working alongside partners to invest in our communities and help remove barriers to better health and well-being. We are committed to partnering with organizations like Ravinia, working to empower through opportunity, because we believe stronger communities are Better communities. Tim Crane President & CEO Wintrust Wintrust is proud to support the Ravinia Festival and the joy it brings to so many during the summer season. At Wintrust, we believe in supporting local organizations, such as Ravinia, that help make our communities stronger. Wintrust is a nancial holding company providing commercial and community banking, wealth management and treasury management services, and mortgage origination. Wintrust Community Banks have more than locations around Chicagoland, southern Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana, including Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, Wilmette, Chicago, and Schaumburg, to name a few. At a Wintrust Community Bank, you get the resources of a big bank with the exceptional service and community focus that can only come from a local community bank. Roger Hochschild Chief Executive O cer & President Discover Discover is committed to supporting educational initiatives in our community. We are proud to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs and applaud them for providing access and sparking a curiosity in children to learn more about music. Best wishes for another successful season! In Memory of Keene H. Addington II e Keene H. Addington II memorial concert fund was established in in memory of Keene Addington, a former board member and dedicated supporter of Ravinia. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area and an energetic leader in both business and civic duties, Keene was passionate about Ravinia and its role in bringing world-class music to the Chicago area. Prior to his death, Keene was Campaign Chairman and Trustee for “Designs for the Future: Magnifying Ravinia’s Magic,” a major funding initiative in which he was a driving force behind its inception and success. As in all his endeavors, Keene Addington approached his participation in Ravinia with energy and determination. e Keene H. Addington II memorial fund is proud to participate in supporting Ravinia. Eric S. Smith Vice Chair BMO Commercial Bank At BMO, our purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life reinforces our commitment to drive a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society for our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be a longtime supporter of Ravinia and its mission to enhance lives through the arts and ensure that music is accessible for all. We are thrilled that our continued partnership will help Ravinia reach a broad and more diverse audience through one of the community’s most anticipated summer events. e Sandra K. Crown Endowment for American Classic Music eater 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 gi to the endowment fund, in perpetuity. is gi helps support the Ravinia Festival and will be celebrated on July with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing “Clouds In My Co ee: e Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon.” Ravinia is honored to recognize this year’s Breaking Barrier’s Festival Lead Sponsorship In Honor of Sandra K. Crown. Ralla Klepak Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts Ralla Klepak ( – ) was a erce advocate, educator, and attorney. She sought out the disadvantaged and fought for those whose rights were being violated. As a performing arts enthusiast, Ralla passionately believed that providing disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities education and opportunities in the performing arts would ful ll her vision of bringing future generations together through a mutual appreciation and love for the performing arts. Her love for theater and music brought her joy, and she wanted to share that joy with others. e Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts funds performing arts programs that support her vision. ese programs will be her legacy for years to come and her reputation of kindness and ghting for the disadvantaged will live on. Steven Schwartz President & CEO Midtown Athletic Clubs According to my sister, everyone needs a library card and a membership to a health club. Sound mind, sound body. To that I’d add, everyone needs a little Ravinia in the summer. Growing up within blocks of Ravinia, I loved the music I heard on summer a ernoons as musicians rehearsed for each night’s performance. e music helped shape the community and brought friends together on summer nights. At Midtown, we are committed to creating clubs that bring family and friends together to work out, swim, play tennis and other sports, dine, shop, relax, and socialize. Located in Bannockburn, Chicago, Palatine, and Willowbrook, they are sports resorts right here at home. As a sponsor, Midtown takes pride in supporting the Ravinia Festival community as an extension of our belief that active, social people lead happier, healthier lives. e Negaunee Foundation e Negaunee Foundation’s founder fell in love with outdoor music at Ravinia in the s, a love a air without end. We are pleased to support Ravinia’s continued e orts to bring the magic of music to succeeding generations of children. e Terlato Family Terlato is thrilled to be an annual partner of Ravinia. As a multi- generational family business, Terlato is committed to continuing to own and represent quality brands in support of the legacy of other family-owned wineries and distillers across the world. Terlato Wine Group comprises several businesses specializing in the marketing and production of exceptional wine, spirit, and non-alcoholic brands. Our global portfolio includes more than ne wine and artisanal spirit brands from world-class producers in more than a dozen countries, and is the leading ne wine and spirits marketer in the US. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ravinia— bringing the nest quality music and wines to the community. Cheers to the festival season. Ravinia Women’s Board Michele Ihlanfeldt, Chairman Since , 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 gi ed or simply enthusiastic. is broad-based mission of the Women’s Board is accomplished with highly successful fundraising—including through the annual summer Gala and e Festival Shop—and the ongoing commitment of its dynamic volunteers. Over the past years, the Women’s Board has raised more than million for the festival and its education programs. RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 3 – JULY 16, 2023 SALUT E TO SPONSORS