Ravinia 2023 Issue 2

Pamela J. Mayo In August of , I attended my rst Ravinia performance and sat in the last row of the Pavilion for Natalie Cole’s Snowfall on the Sahara Tour concert. at night was the beginning of a -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 support the festival in anticipation of the August Boyz II Men and Isley Brothers concert in celebration of diversity at the forefront of popular music. Michael Ressler Northern Illinois Retail General Manager Pella Windows and Doors Pella is proud to support this year’s Ravinia Festival as it is a cultural tradition serving our community and our Chicagoland customers. Richard L. Sevcik Chicago O ce Managing Partner Perkins Coie LLP Perkins Coie remains committed in its support of Ravinia, North America’s oldest outdoor music festival. 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 , lawyers in o ces across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie celebrates the diversity and commonality that music exempli es across all communities. Scott C. Swanson President, Illinois, and Territory Executive, Midwest Region PNC Bank PNC is deeply committed to supporting organizations like Ravinia that enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We are inspired by its creativity and imagination and are very excited for this season of world-class music and entertainment. Justin Ferdula Chicago Complex Director RBC Wealth Management At RBC Wealth Management, we believe the strength of our business is directly tied to the well-being of the communities where we live and work. For over years, RBC has strived to be the leading provider of nancial services, while building strong partnerships with our clients and communities. We are proud to support Ravinia, which brings music not only to thousands of concertgoers each year, but also to local classrooms and communities through its Reach Teach Play education programs. By supporting the arts, our goal is to help foster greater dialogue and appreciation for the role that art and culture play in shaping our communities. RBC Wealth Management is a proud Program Sponsor of Ravinia—celebrating more than years of support. Bradley S. Schmarak Partner, Global Co-Head – Private Equity Reed Smith LLP As a global law rm, 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 Ravinia Festival and its commitment to the performing arts. We look forward to an exciting season at Ravinia! Mark Golliday Executive Director Sedgebrook At Sedgebrook, we are proud to sponsor the Ravinia Festival, which brings world-class music and entertainment to our greater community. We believe that access to the arts is essential for a vibrant and ful lling life for those of all ages and we are committed to supporting initiatives that enrich the cultural fabric of our community. Brian Fahrney Partner and Management Committee Member 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 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 o er for many years to come. Ravinia extends its appreciation to the following additional sponsors: e Dancing Skies Foundation Audrey L. Weaver Cadillac, Tera & Richard McBlaine White Claw Hard Seltzer Elizabeth Crown & Bill Wallace, in loving memory of Catherine Crown Sanders Linda & Craig Umans Hunter Family Foundation Kirkland & Ellis Rice-Temple Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. AbbVie e Coca-Cola Company Crate & Barrel Stepan Company Walgreens Don & Susan Civgin Winnie & Bob Crawford Shawn M. Donnelley & Christopher M. Kelly Howard L. Gottlieb & Barbara G. Greis Chris & Elise Klein Becky & Lester Knight In Memory of omas F. Pick Betsey & Dale Pinkert Amita & Barry Poll John Snyder & Mignon Dupepe Diageo North America Joe & Ross Ice Cream,      Lynne & David B. Weinberg X nity Molson Coors e CSO Opening Night “Ode to Joy” Consortium Anonymous Earl Abramson & Sheila Schlaggar Gloria & Dan Reisner Stuart Sondheimer & Bonnie Lucas Pamela B. & Russ M. Strobel e Mahler Consortium Judy & Merrill Blau Howard & Roberta Goss Helen S. Rubinstein, in memory of Michael J. Rubinstein Judy & David Schi man Bobette Taki & the Taki Family Foundation e Tchaikovsky Spectacular Consortium Anonymous Earl Abramson & Sheila Schlaggar Jane & David Casper Carol & Douglas Cohen Bobbie & Charlie Denison Larry & Barbara Field and Family Larry A. Gerber & Kari A. Guhl, in memory of omas “Tom” Lipman Jack & Donna Greenberg Lori Ann Komisar & Morris Silverman David & Susan Kreisman Kenneth & Jodi Meister Stillman Family Foundation e Encanto Consortium Sarah & Larry Barden Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kahnweiler James & Margo Oli e Rosenberg-Frazer Families Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schwab Paul & Mary Yovovich Ravinia wishes to recognize the following for their support dedicated to the Breaking Barriers Festival: Lead Series Sponsor: In Honor of Sandra K. Crown Jennifer Steans & James Kastenholz Paul Earle & Ellen Rudnick Judy & John McCarter Bobette Taki RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIA MAGAZINE