Ravinia 2023 Issue 2

e Sedge and Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts Loren R. Stone, Trustee Ravinia is a special place providing music to the public in a magical setting. During their lives, Sedge and Henry Plitt sought to improve the world through the advancement of arts and sciences. e Plitt Charitable Trusts believes that the support and sponsorship of Ravinia presents a unique opportunity to ful ll their goals and continue their legacy by adding more beauty to the world we share. Ravinia Associates Board Heidi Bellinger, President e Ravinia Associates Board is a premier group of over 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 programs. To date, the Associates have raised over million for the festival and its education initiatives. For more information, please visit Ravinia.org/Associates. Albert Baladi President & CEO Beam Suntory Beam Suntory is proud to celebrate Ravinia’s 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! Peter Testa President Testa Produce Testa Produce is honored to support and be part of the live music and great events that de ne the Ravinia experience! Testa has provided quality produce and foods to the Chicagoland area for over years. We encourage a healthy lifestyle and appreciation of the arts. Nancy Zadek I love Ravinia! I have been enjoying the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the festival for over years. I am honored to sponsor the CSO’s performance on July featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fi h Symphony with Marin Alsop conducting and Miriam Fried performing Brahms’s Violin Concerto. It will be a glorious evening of music under the stars at Ravinia! 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 O cer 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 season. Bravo! Kevin Cole 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 Ravinia season is just one example of our ongoing e ort to help build a stronger Chicago. Locally, EY has more than , 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. at’s why we’re proud to support Ravinia and its music education programs that bene t school children throughout Chicago. By working with organizations like Ravinia, we can help ensure remarkable music and music education are available to everyone. DG Macpherson Chief Executive O cer Grainger Each day, millions of customers trust Grainger to deliver on our purpose: We Keep the World Working®. From manufacturing plants and o ce buildings to schools and hospitals, Grainger’s industry expertise, broad product assortment, and innovative technology help keep businesses around the world operating. It’s this commitment to the people and communities we are privileged to serve that makes Grainger a proud, longtime supporter of Ravinia. For us, Ravinia is more than a concert venue; it’s the pillar of a community that brings together family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy world-class music, share a sense of belonging, and have a great time. Enjoy! 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. Íarlaith Smyth President Ornua Foods North America As we look forward to the start of summer and the anticipation of music- lled 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. 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 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 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 o er this season. Chris Drewry Partner Latham & Watkins LLP Latham & Watkins is so pleased to welcome audiences to the Ravinia Festival and support its programming and community engagement. Our participation in the Ravinia Festival is part of Latham’s continuing engagement with the cultural, civic, and social services institutions and programs that make a di erence in all of Chicago’s communities. We applaud the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as they inspire us with everything from Mozart to Joni Mitchell. We are particularly pleased to sponsor the Ravinia Jazz Mentors and their dedication to developing young professional musicians. Jon D. Van Gorp Chair Mayer Brown LLP Attending Ravinia’s summer concerts is a treasured tradition for my colleagues and me and for the entire community. We are honored to support this year’s festival. RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 3 – JULY 16, 2023 S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S