Ravinia 2023 Issue 2

E. Scott Santi Chairman & Chief Executive O cer 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 Ravinia Festival. Nora Daley Board Chair Illinois Arts Council Agency e 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. rough grants and technical assistance, the IACA continues to support quality, accessible arts programming to Illinois artists, arts organizations, educational institutions, and communities statewide. Mary Moreland Executive Vice President, Human Resources Abbott At Abbott, we are committed to a shared purpose to help people in our communities and around the world live healthier, fuller lives. It is work that matters to us and something we have been doing for more than years. at’s why we’re proud to support the Ravinia Festival. Ravinia enriches the lives of people across the Chicago area through world-class music and education—inspiring young musicians to unlock their creative potential, share those talents with others, and live fully. Steven B. Weinstein Chairman Altair Advisers LLC A Ravinia concert is a transcendent experience, and live music is therapy for the human spirit. Altair Advisers is proud to be a longtime sponsor of Ravinia and to directly support the Reach Teach Play education programs, which bring the gi of music to children throughout Chicagoland. Altair is a private, independent wealth advisory rm providing investment management, nancial planning, and client education services. We look forward to summer nights under the stars! Megan P. and John L. Anderson Ravinia and its diverse series of concerts in classical and myriad more genres have brought lasting enjoyment to our family for four generations. We are especially passionate about music education and great performances, and are committed to sustaining Ravinia’s mission and its success for future generations. We are excited about the summer season and feel especially privileged to support the festival in anticipation of the August Jason Mraz concert at Ravinia this summer. In Memory of Charles and Margery Barancik Ravinia Festival is tremendously grateful to have had the love and dedication of Charles and Margery Barancik for over years. Margie and Chuck loved attending Ravinia, which they called “the most glorious music festival” and “a North Shore treasure.” e festival remains ever grateful for their long-standing patronage, and we are honored to recognize the July Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in their memory with tremendous thanks to the support of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation in . In Memory of Harry and Harriet Bernbaum Harry and Harriet Bernbaum, avid music and Ravinia lovers, are remembered in anticipation of the September Carrie Underwood concert. Ravinia has been in our lives for as far back as we in the family can remember. It is a gem in Chicago’s cultural crown, and it should be our legacy to support its future, for all of the many genres that are produced during the festival season. Mark Heckler Regional President Fi h ird Bank Fi h ird Bank is proud to once again sponsor an extraordinary Ravinia Festival season where Chicagoland can enjoy music- lled summer nights in an enchanting setting. Just as Ravinia has a long-standing tradition of delivering the “Ravinia experience,” for years Fi h ird Bank has been helping businesses and individuals succeed while investing in the communities we serve. We applaud the artists performing this year and look forward to another exciting season of world-class performances. Nicholas Fink Chief Executive O cer Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc Fortune Brands is committed to supporting local organizations where our associates live and work. rough 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 communities. We are excited to celebrate the season as Ravinia continues its mission to promote music awareness, and we look forward to many musical nights under the stars! 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. e Avrum Gray Family Ravinia has been a part of the Gray family tradition for more than years. Mae and Joe Gray started this tradition, o en bringing family and friends to share their love for Ravinia. I rst came to Ravinia as a boy in the ’ s and loved it from the start. Ravinia is an undisputed cultural gem, with something for everyone. Among our favorite summer memories are those of coming to Ravinia on Sunday nights to picnic and enjoy music with our children and grandchildren. We are so fortunate to have this treasure in our backyard, and the Gray family is proud to support its programming. Chris Deveny Vice Chairman, Midwest Region J.P. Morgan Private Bank JPMorgan Chase 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 bene ts 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 Ravinia Festival and Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs. Justin Greis Partner McKinsey & Company At McKinsey & Company, our purpose is to help create positive, enduring change in the world. McKinsey was founded in Chicago years ago, and to this day we remain steadfast in our support of the Chicagoland community and the world-class arts organizations that make it so special. Ravinia exempli es that same purpose of creating positive, enduring change by keeping the sights and sounds of music, art, culture, and education echoing throughout our community—and the world—for over a century. We are proud to be a Ravinia Season Sponsor and look forward to a magical summer under the stars. Susan Levy General Counsel Northern Trust For over 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. RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIA MAGAZINE S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S