Ravinia 2024 Issue 1

The 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 85 fine wine and artisanal spirit brands from world-class producers in more than a dozen countries, and is the leading fine wine and spirits marketer in the US. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ravinia—bringing the finest quality music and wines to the community. Cheers to the 2024 festival season. Ravinia Women’s Board Michele Ihlanfeldt, Chair Since 1962, 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 gifted or simply enthusiastic. This broad-based mission of the Women’s Board is accomplished with highly successful fundraising—including through the annual summer Gala and The Festival Shop—and the ongoing commitment of its dynamic volunteers. Over the past 62 years, the Women’s Board has raised more than $35 million for the festival and its education programs. Christopher O’Herlihy President & Chief Executive Officer 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 Mainstage Sponsor of the 2024 Ravinia Festival. Nicholas Fink Chief Executive Officer Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. Fortune Brands is committed to supporting local organizations where our associates live and work. Through 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 2024 season as Ravinia continues its mission to promote music awareness, and we look forward to many musical nights under the stars! Nora Daley Board Chair Illinois Arts Council The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) 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. Through grants and technical assistance, the IAC 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 For more than 135 years, Abbott has been dedicated to helping others around the world live their lives to the fullest. We thrive on making a difference, and that is why we are proud to support the Ravinia Festival. Ravinia enriches the lives of people through music and education— inspiring young musicians to unlock their creative potential, share those talents with others, and live fully. 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 2024 summer season and feel especially privileged to sponsor the Chicago Symphpny Orchestra’s performance on July 25 featuring Marin Alsop conducting the Firebird Suite and Augustin Hadelich performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. 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 55 years. Margie and Chuck loved attending Ravinia, which they called “the most glorious music festival” and “a North Shore treasure.” The festival remains ever grateful for their long-standing patronage, and we are honored to recognize the July 13 Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in their memory with tremendous thanks to the support of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation in 2024. Gil Soffer Chairman Katten Katten is delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with the Ravinia Festival as a Mainstage Sponsor of the 2024 season. Every summer Ravinia’s mission to bring the joy of music to people of all ages and backgrounds enables hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans to experience the thrill of live music performed by world-class musicians in Ravinia’s magnificent surroundings. We applaud and enthusiastically support Ravinia’s invaluable contributions to the arts and education in our hometown of Chicago. S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S RAVINIA.ORG  • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 33