Ravinia 2024 Issue 3

Shannon Carstens Partner 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 40 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 200 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 offer this season. Chris Drewry Partner Latham &Watkins LLP Latham & Watkins is so pleased to welcome audiences to the 2024 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 difference in all of Chicago’s communities. We applaud the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as they inspire us with everything from Tchaikovsky to The Planets and The Moons Symphony . We are particularly pleased to sponsor the Reach Teach Play programs as they give thousands of students across the Chicagoland area the opportunity to play, learn, and experience music. 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. 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 100 years, RBC has strived to be the leading provider of financial 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 2024 sponsor of Ravinia—celebrating more than 25 years of support. DG Macpherson Chief Executive Officer Grainger Each day, millions of customers trust Grainger to deliver on our purpose: We Keep the World Working®. From manufacturing plants and office 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! Ravinia extends its appreciation to the following additional sponsors: The Dancing Skies Foundation Audrey L. Weaver Tera & Richard McBlaine White Claw Hard Seltzer Elizabeth Crown & Bill Wallace, in loving memory of Catherine Crown Sanders Sage Foundation Linda & Craig Umans In Memory of Nancy Zadek AbbVie The Coca-Cola Company Hunter Family Foundation Kirkland & Ellis Rice-Temple Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Judy & Merrill Blau Jane & David Casper Don & Susan Civgin Winnie & Bob Crawford Shawn M. Donnelley & Christopher M. Kelly Christine & Stephen Fussell Dottie B.B. & Jason Gordon Howard L. Gottlieb & Barbara G. Greis Betsy & Arthur Holden Chris & Elise Klein Kenneth & Jodi Meister In Memory of Thomas F. Pick Betsey & Dale Pinkert John Snyder & Mignon Dupepe Joe & Ross Ice Cream, Exclusive Ice Cream Sponsor The CSO Opening Night Consortium Jane & David Casper Annette Dezelan, in Loving Memory of David Dezelan Hunter Family Foundation Stuart Sondheimer & Bonnie Lucas Pamela B. & Russ M. Strobel The Planets Consortium Helen S. Rubinstein, in memory of Michael J. Rubinstein Bobette Takiff The Tchaikovsky Spectacular Consortium Sarah & Larry Barden Judy & Merrill Blau Carol & Douglas Cohen Betsy & Arthur Holden David & Susan Kreisman Kenneth & Jodi Meister Lori Ann Komisar & Morris Silverman Paul & Mary Yovovich The Mozart in the Martin Consortium Don & Susan Civgin Howard L. Gottlieb & Barbara G. Greis Chris & Elise Klein Betsey & Dale Pinkert The Princess Bride Consortium Bobbie & Charlie Denison Jack & Donna Greenberg Leslie Lauer Berghoef Ravinia recognizes the following for their support dedicated to the Breaking Barriers Festival: Lead Series Sponsor: In Honor of Sandra K. Crown Ellen Rudnick & Paul Earle RAVINIA.ORG  • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 31 S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S