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Salute to Sponsors

Every year, Ravinia plays host to the beauty of nature, the joy of great music, and the harmony of satisfied audiences. We owe this, of course, to nature’s cooperation and the talent of the performers, but we also recognize the generosity of our sponsors, whose support helps us to bring these performers to Ravinia and keep admission prices low. Corporate, foundation and individual sponsors have contributed to bring you almost every performance this season, and we salute their ongoing efforts to support the many performing arts institutions we enjoy in Chicago.

Welz Kauffman, President & CEO
Ravinia Festival




Mark Anderson

Senior Vice President, Corporate and Government Affairs

United Airlines

United is pleased to serve the Ravinia Festival as its official airline and proudly supports the remarkable contributions they make to the arts community in Chicago and beyond. Together with the festival United celebrates the energy that performers and nearly 600,000 guests bring to our hometown and the global stage. United is proud of our longstanding partnership and we are pleased to join Ravinia Festival in welcoming you to the 2013 season.




Marcus Lemonis

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Camping World & Good Sam

Camping World & Good Sam have been leaders in the outdoor, RV and camping industry since 1966. Partnering with the Ravinia Festival is a natural fit as the organizations all have a great passion for outdoor entertainment to be shared with family and friends. The unique setting of the Ravinia Festival is accommodating for music and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life and Camping World & Good Sam are proud to sponsor and support Ravinia’s continued contributions to the musical arts.

Much like Camping World & Good Sam, the Ravinia Festival is synonymous with good times, good friends and great outdoor adventures. We look forward to the 2013 Ravinia Festival season.





William A. Terlato

Chief Executive Officer, Terlato Wines International

John A. Terlato

Vice Chairman, Terlato Wines International

Anthony J. Terlato

Chairman, Terlato Wines International

Terlato Wines International

Terlato Wines International is a Chicago-based family business that has brought some of the world's best wines to the American table for more than 60 years. Owned by Anthony J. Terlato and his sons, Bill and John, the Terlato family is proud to again partner with Ravinia Festival. As vintners of quality wines, we understand the passion for excellence that underscores each performance and we are pleased to help Ravinia continue its great tradition of bringing the finest quality music to the Chicagoland community. Here is a Terlato toast to another glorious Ravinia season.




Negaunee Foundation

The Negaunee Foundation's founder fell in love with outdoor music at Ravinia in the 1940s, a love affair without end. We are pleased to support Ravinia's continued efforts to bring the magic of music to succeeding generations of children.


Don Civgin

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Allstate Insurance Company

Allstate is proud to once again have a hand in this year’s Ravinia Festival season. We applaud Ravinia’s commitment to education, community outreach and bringing world-class music to the Chicagoland area. Outstanding performances deserve a standing ovation. That’s Allstate’s stand.




Daniela A. O’Leary-Gill

Senior Vice President, Personal & Small Business Banking

BMO Harris Bank

Enriching our communities with the impact of music, art and cultural events is something we strive towards at BMO Harris Bank. As both fan and friend, we are honored to support Ravinia and the "sounds of summer" it brings to our community each year. By opening its doors to world-class musicians, Ravinia inspires and entertains audiences of all ages, breaking down cultural barriers with a lineup of artists whose work we may not otherwise hear. While Chicago is home to many of our employees and customers, it's with even greater pride and privilege that BMO Harris Bank plays a part in producing one of Chicago's most beloved, festive summer events.




David Nelms

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Discover

Discover is committed to supporting educational initiatives in our community. We are proud to support Ravinia Festival’s Reach*Teach*Play educational programming. We applaud Ravinia for bringing appreciation and joy of music to life. Best wishes for another successful season!




Steven Schwartz

President and CEO

Midtown Athletic Clubs

According to my sister, everyone needs a library card and a membership to a health club. Sound mind, sound body. To that I'd add, everyone needs a little Ravinia in the summer. Growing up within blocks of Ravinia, I loved the music I heard on summer afternoons as the musicians rehearsed for each night's performance. The music helped shape the community and brought friends together on summer nights. At Midtown Athletic Clubs, we're committed to creating places that bring family and friends together to exercise, swim, play tennis, play basketball, dine, shop, relax and socialize with friends. Our clubs promote and support our members' active, healthy lifestyles and are engaging communities of fun people. Located in Bannockburn, Chicago, Oak Park, Palatine and Willowbrook, they are sports resorts right here at home. As a sponsor, Midtown takes pride in supporting the Ravinia Festival community as an extension of our belief that fit people are more fun.




In Memory of Howard A. Stotler

We are so very fortunate to have such a great summer festival for the city of Chicago and its surrounding neighbors; the quality of the programming and its leadership have brought us a wide range of great talent for our summer enjoyment. Howard was very happy to have participated in bringing the efforts of Ravinia Festival to the public.

- Nancy and Bruce Payne


The Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival

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, gifted or simply enthusiastic. This broad-based mission of the Women's Board is accomplished through highly successful fundraising and the commitment of its dynamic volunteers.

This year the Women’s Board is proud to present pianist Lang Lang, who made his surprise debut at Ravinia in 1999, as the performer for the gala benefit evening, which will be held on Saturday, July 27. Contributions toward this event will help the Women's Board support Ravinia and its REACH*TEACH*PLAY educational programs. The gala enables Ravinia to continue its commitment to bringing music education to over 15,000 students and providing live performances and performance opportunities to nearly 75,000 individuals in the Chicago neighborhoods.

In addition, the Women's Board is honored to sponsor the August 4, 2013 concert featuring James Conlon, leading the Chicago Symphony orchestra in a Tchaikovsky Spectacular.




Scott C. Swanson

Regional President

PNC Bank

PNC Bank is committed to making life more rewarding for our customers, employees and our communities. We are proud to play a supporting role with Ravinia. We continue to be inspired by its creativity and imagination in providing a season of outstanding performances that support the cultural priorities and enrichment of the entire metropolitan region. We look forward to another season of world-class music and entertainment at Ravinia.




Kelly Grier

Chicago Office Managing Partner

Ernst & Young LLP

Ernst & Young is committed to doing its part in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Our sponsorship of the Ravinia Festival 2013 season is just one example of our ongoing effort to help build a stronger Chicago. Locally, Ernst & Young has more than 2,200 people who recognize our responsibility to contribute our time and talent to drive positive change. We are especially focused on helping mentor youth and addressing issues of access to higher education. That's why we're proud to support Ravinia and its music education programs that benefit schoolchildren throughout Chicago. By working with organizations like Ravinia, we can help ensure great music and music education are available to everyone.




Chris Crane

President and CEO

Exelon Corporation

Exelon is committed to strengthening and enriching the communities where we operate and is proud to support the 2013 Ravinia Festival. Through our sponsorship we continue our commitment to programs that further enrich the quality of life and cultural resources in the communities where we live and work. We applaud Ravinia’s success in bringing world-class music and diverse programming to Chicagoland and proud to support Ravinia’s significant contributions to the arts while looking forward to another great season of music.




Matt Shattock

President & Chief Executive Officer

Beam Inc.

There are few better places in the world to be on a warm summer night than at Ravinia. From all of us at Beam, here’s to another spectacular Ravinia season of music, fun and friendship. Cheers!




Peter K. Gillespie

President & CEO - Chicago Region

FirstMerit Bank

FirstMerit, a diversified financial services company with assets of $14.9 billion, is a proud supporter of organizations that enrich the communities we serve. We are particularly happy to sponsor Ravinia Festival. Building on Midwest roots that go back to 1845, FirstMerit expanded into Chicago in 2010 and now has a network of 44 branches conveniently located where our customers live and work. We’ve pledged our time and resources to help strengthen the artistic connections that bind our customers to this great City. Our financial contributions—particularly our Season Sponsorship of the Ravinia Festival – reflect our dedication to the arts and their ability to unite Chicagoans through the power of music.

FirstMerit Bank is a proud 2013 sponsor of Ravinia, and we’ll see you on the lawn!




E. Scott Santi

President & CEO

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

As a longtime supporter of the arts, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (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 2013 Ravinia Festival.




Susan C. Levy

Managing Partner

Jenner & Block LLP

In keeping with one of our firm’s continuing core values – contributing to the communities in which we live and work – Jenner & Block is proud to once again be a supporter of the Ravinia Festival, one of the Chicago area’s most unique and enduring cultural assets. We are especially pleased to partner with Ravinia in its education and community outreach programs, which enrich us all by bringing music into the lives of tens of thousands of students and adults throughout Illinois each year.




Jeffrey C. Hammes

Chairman

Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis and Jeffrey and Linda Hammes are proud once again to support the 2013 season of the Ravinia Festival. The philanthropic goals of Kirkland & Ellis have long recognized the importance of music, innovation and education. We are committed to strengthening our ties to the community by sponsoring the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States. It is our privilege to join the Ravinia sponsors in welcoming the Chicago community to the great tradition of music under the stars. Best wishes for another great summer of outstanding performances.




John Taft

CEO of RBC Wealth Management (U.S.)

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. Since 1909, RBC Wealth Management has strived to offer exceptional financial advising services, while building strong partnerships with our clients and communities. We are proud to support the Ravinia Festival, which not only brings music to thousands of concert-goers each year, but also to local classrooms and communities through its education and community outreach 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 2013 Season Sponsor of the Ravinia Festival — celebrating more than a decade of support. Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC




Gordon McNelly

General Manager, Chicago Retail

Steinway & Sons

Steinway & Sons is a proud supporter of the 2013 Ravinia Festival and is excited to supply Steinway and Steinway Designed Boston and Essex pianos for the festival's musical studies and performances. The Steinway Piano Gallery of Northbrook is now owned and operated by the Steinway & Sons Piano Factory in New York City. Stop by for an intimate introduction to the hand-made piano that, for 158 years, has been handcrafted to a standard, not a price.




Debra A. Cafaro

Chairman & CEO

Ventas, Inc.

Ventas, a member of the S&P 500 and the nation’s largest owner of seniors housing and medical office buildings, is proud to be an ongoing sponsor of the Ravinia Festival. Music has the power to enrich the lives of individuals, bring generations together, engage families and heal the body and spirit. At Ventas, we celebrate and share Ravinia’s values of community, arts and excellence. As a Chicago-based company with more than 1,400 properties around the country, we are pleased to be part of the time honored tradition of supporting Ravinia and the unique experiences it brings to Chicagoland. We look forward to enjoying with you and your families and friends a season of exceptional and diverse performances.




Greg Wasson

President and CEO



Mark Wagner

Executive Vice President, Operations and Community Management

Walgreens

Walgreens is honored to continue its long-time support of the Ravinia Festival, its world-class musicians and its REACH* TEACH*PLAY education programs. We proudly join Ravinia in its effort to enhance the cultural health of our communities and connect the world of music to those who lack access and opportunity. As a hometown Chicago company, we look forward with our neighbors to another season of music under the stars.




Edward J. Wehmer

President and CEO

Wintrust

Wintrust is proud to support Ravinia Festival and the joy it brings to so many during the summer season. At Wintrust, we believe in supporting local organizations, such as Ravinia, that help make our communities stronger.

Wintrust is a financial holding company providing commercial and community banking, wealth management and treasury management services, as well as mortgage origination. Wintrust Community Banks have more than 100 locations around the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin areas, including Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, Wilmette, Chicago and Schaumburg to name a few. At a Wintrust Community Bank, you get the resources of a big bank with the exceptional service and community focus that can only come from a local community bank.




Mike Foley

Chief Executive Officer

Zurich North America Commercial

Zurich Insurance is dedicated to protecting important spaces, like the beautiful Ravinia, so they can grow and thrive as a vibrant part of our economy and our community. For over 100 years, Zurich has been proud to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk, rebuild from yesterday’s loss, and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunity.

It is our privilege to once again extend our support to Ravinia Festival and its talented performers and continue to help keep the music playing in one of our community's most beloved summertime settings.




In Memory of Keene H. Addington II

The Keene H. Addington II memorial concert fund was established in 1995 in memory of Keene Addington, a former board member and dedicated supporter of The Ravinia Festival. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area and an energetic leader in both business and civic duties, Keene was passionate about Ravinia and its role in bringing world-class music to the Chicago area. Prior to his death, Keene was Campaign Chairman and Trustee for Designs for the Future: Magnifying Ravinia’s Magic, a major funding initiative in which he was a driving force behind its inception and success. As in all his endeavors, Keene Addington approached his participation in the Ravinia Festival with energy and determination. The Keene H Addington II memorial fund is proud to participate in the ongoing support of the Ravinia Festival.


Charles and Margery Barancik

We are most delighted to sponsor the 2013 production of Aida. This is undoubtedly an epic Verdi opera and is definitely one of our personal favorites. The Ravinia Festival is truly one of the great gems of the Chicagoland area. For well over 50 years, we have enjoyed many wonderful evenings there that have enriched our lives.


In Honor of Sandra K. Crown

Sandy has always believed that "the arts are the implicit language of peace in the world, with Ravinia the shining star." When she was chairman of the Ravinia Women's Board, the board began to fundraise. Her children worked with the board and with her when the board started the Friendship Booth, which evolved into Ravinia Gifts. Her children chose to honor her with a very generous gift to the endowment fund, in perpetuity. This gift helps support the August 22 Tony Bennett concert.


In Memory of Robert S. Fremont

Ravinia has been a very important part of our summer experience. We are so pleased to sponsor the June 14 Benny Goodman Tribute in loving memory of Robert S. Fremont. At the age of fifteen, Bob began playing the clarinet professionally, and did so in a number of bands in the New York area. He went on to play the clarinet in Glenn Miller’s Air Force Band during World War II. Therefore, the Benny Goodman Tribute is a perfect concert to memorialize Bob and his lifelong love of music.


Maxine and Tom Hunter

Maxine's earliest memories at Ravinia were shared with her mother as they attended chamber music performances every Monday evening at the old Casino Building before it was recreated as the Harza Building. Now Maxine and Tom share their love of music on the many warm summer nights at Ravinia Festival. They look forward to enjoying works by Bernstein, Debussy, Chausson, Saint-Saëns, Mendelssohn and Rossini performed by the incomparable Chicago Symphony Orchestra on July 21.


The Madigan Family

Our family has come to Ravinia for four generations, and it is especially rewarding to help present the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on July 11 this year. We enjoy spending our summer evenings here with friends and family and are proud to support the efforts of the festival to present exciting concerts in such a beautiful setting.


Shirley Madigan

Chairman

Illinois Arts Council

The Illinois Arts Council is proud to acknowledge Ravinia’s artistic excellence and the contributions the festival has made to art and culture in Illinois. This year we celebrate 48 years of providing support for quality, accessible arts programming through grants and technical assistance to artists, arts organizations, educational institutions and communities statewide. From concerts that feature world-renowned musicians and emerging artists, to opportunities for musical exploration by young people and their families, Ravinia offers music lovers enriching experiences all summer long. Congratulations on another exciting season of performances “Fresh Nightly".




Harriet and Harry H. Bernbaum, in Memory of Keren-Or Bernbaum

Our concert is given in memory of our daughter, Keren-Or Bernbaum, appropriately given the Hebrew name meaning “ray of light.” She illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Keren was an accomplished mezzo soprano, a founding member of Opera Manhattan, producing and performing in the American premieres of Renaldo Hahn’s “Le Marchand de Vinnise;” Faure’s “Pénélope;” Dukas’s “Ariane et Barbe-bleue;” Refice’s “Cecilia” and Handel’s “Amadigio,” in which she performed the title role. She was blessed with a wide range of talents: pianist, poet, potter and student of literature. Her life of forty five years was filled with music, art and beauty, a remarkable sense of humor and generosity of spirit.


Robert Pinkert

We are pleased to support the Ravinia Festival’s central mission of presenting classical music in a beautiful park environment. Summer residence of our esteemed Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a welcoming home to internationally acclaimed artists—how fortunate we are to enjoy all that Ravinia has to offer, across a wide spectrum of musical genres, in our own backyard!


The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation

Lawrence L. Belles, President
Allan R. Drebin, Treasurer
Howard M. McCue III, Secretary
Elisabeth O. Geraghty, Executive Director

The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation was established in 1985 by Elizabeth F. Cheney shortly before her death. Miss Cheney, a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, was particularly interested in artistic, cultural and educational organizations and supported many such institutions during her lifetime. The foundation is proud to support the Ravinia Festival, particularly this summer’s performances by Maxim Vengerov on July 15 and Vladimir Feltsman on August 14.


June B. Pinsof and Madeleine P. Plonsker

It is with the deepest caring, and the greatest love, that Madeleine Plonsker dedicates her 2013 Ravinia commitment to the memory of her beautiful and philanthropic mother, June Bild Pinsof. For many years June and Madeleine have formed a team to help support some of the wonderful talent that both the Martin Theater and the Steans Music Institute provide Ravinia each summer season. Their years of familial commitment will remain as both a meaningful memory, and as a future fulfillment.


Barbara and Jim Herst

As lovers of American musical theater, an original American art form that was the genesis of cabaret and its splendor, we are honored to help bring the concert featuring Patricia Racette to Ravinia on June 22. In over 50 years of attending Ravinia Festival, we find each year brings many new surprising and wonderful events. Missing a summer of entertainment here would be, for us, a disaster. Supporting Ravinia is a token of our appreciation for so many past years' enjoyment and an indication of what we anticipate for this and future years.


Megan P. and John L. Anderson

Ravinia and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have brought lasting enjoyment to our family for three 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 2013 season and feel especially privileged to have the opportunity to sponsor the performance of wind instrument soloists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on July 31.


Steve Wagner

President, Field Operations

AAA

AAA is a proud supporter of the Ravinia Festival, particularly the July 25 concert of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. As we've done for generations, we continue to provide countless policyholders throughout Illinois with access to protection and security.




Steven B. Weinstein

President & Chief Investment Office

Altair Advisers

Altair Advisers is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of Ravinia’s Music Matters Benefit and support the REACH*TEACH*PLAY educational programs, ensuring children throughout the Chicago Public School system have access to quality music education. Altair is exclusively focused on providing independent and objective investment counsel to high net worth individuals, families and foundations. Partnering with Ravinia is one way of demonstrating our philanthropic commitment to support the broader Chicago community where our clients and associates live and work. We look forward to another summer under the stars!




Greg Case

President and CEO

Aon Corporation

Aon applauds Ravinia and takes great pride in the long-standing partnerships we hold with the communities in which our clients and colleagues live and work. Ravinia's world-class performances and unique setting create a cultural experience that only the nation’s oldest outdoor summer performing arts festival can provide. As a strong supporter for the diversity of music, art and cultural programs throughout the Chicagoland area for many years, Aon looks forward to continuing that tradition with our sponsorship of the 2013 Ravinia Festival season.




Tim Maloney

Illinois President

Bank of America

As a company with employees and clients in more than 100 markets around the world, Bank of America is committed to a diverse program of cultural support, designed to engage individuals, organizations, communities and cultures in creative ways to build mutual respect and understanding of the arts. The program is unique and diverse, and built around three main pillars:

Enable, Share, and Preserve.

Bank of America is proud to support Ravinia and their commitment to bring inspiration and outstanding performances to our great city.




Robert L. Parkinson, Jr.

Chairman and CEO

Baxter International Inc.

As a company focused on creating life-saving products and therapies, making a positive impact on our local and global communities is a natural extension of our work. We are proud to help bring the world's best music to Ravinia, and look forward to another memorable summer under the stars.




Brian Hedberg

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Health Care Service Corporation (d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois)

As part of our 75+ years tradition of enhancing the lives of our members and local communities, Health Care Service Corporation – known locally as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois – is honored to support the oldest outdoor music festival in North America. We can think of no better way to thank Ravinia for providing Chicago with unique and accessible musical experiences for so many years than to become one of its proud sponsors. All of us at Blue Cross wish to extend a standing ovation to the artists, staff and board of directors at Ravinia who make the festival experience possible. We look forward to the sights and sounds of another special summer under the stars.




Gary J. Levin

Partner, National Leader - Litigation & Dispute Consulting
Forensic & Dispute Services

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP

Deloitte salutes Ravinia and its commitment to bringing extraordinary entertainment and cultural enrichment to the Chicago area. We are proud to continue our support of the quality and memorable programming provided to children, families and individuals across our community.




Chris Klein

Chief Executive Officer

Fortune Brands Home & Security

Fortune Brands Home & Security is committed to supporting organizations that are important to the communities in which our associates live and work. Through our legendary brands, like Moen faucets, Master Lock security and safety products, MasterBrand cabinets, Therma-Tru entry doors and Simonton windows, we help fulfill the dreams of homeowners and help people feel more secure. In supporting our neighbor Ravinia, we share in bringing music-filled summers to the community we all call home. We look forward to celebrating this Ravinia season with you.




David J. Morris

Partner

Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP

Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP is proud to support the Ravinia Festival. We appreciate the opportunity to give back to the Chicago community by sponsoring Ravinia and the REACH*TEACH*PLAY music education programs. Our law firm is committed to participating in local and international programs that provide education and support to help children succeed in school and in life. We applaud Ravinia and look forward to a spectacular 2013 summer season!




Stephen Chipman

Chief Executive Officer

Grant Thornton LLP

Music transcends cultures and generations, casting a light on humanity that enriches us all. And thankfully for those of us in Chicago, the Ravinia Festival brings the magic of music and art to bear like no other through world-class programs and performances. Grant Thornton is proud to support Ravinia and the important role it plays in fostering the arts here in the Chicago area. Ravinia’s long-term commitment to bringing music and art into our lives remains steadfast. We are pleased to sponsor the August 24, 2013 performance of Chicago as part of our ongoing commitment to our community, the arts and Ravinia. Enjoy the season!




Paul T. Fox and John F. Gibbons

Co-Managing Shareholders, Chicago

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig remains committed to helping both our clients and the communities we serve navigate change. Toward that end, we are proud to not only be a continuing sponsor of the Ravinia Festival, but to also be a continuing sponsor of the REACH*TEACH*PLAY educational programs. Through REACH*TEACH*PLAY, Greenberg Traurig partners with Ravinia to provide quality music education to students in public school districts who, because of funding constraints, would otherwise not have access to such programs. We are proud to be a part of REACH*TEACH*PLAY, to once again join Ravinia's community of sponsors, and to lend our support to Ravinia's tradition of excellence. Please accept our best wishes for another memorable summer at Ravinia.




Jon Harris

Chief Communications Officer

The Hillshire Brands Company

Hillshire Brands believes the harmony of Ravinia’s blend of culture, music and shared outdoor listening experience enlivens our dynamic metropolitan community and makes it a good place to live and do business. Thanks Ravinia!




Kerrygold Cheese & Butter

We look forward to the start of summer and the anticipation of musical, joyous nights under the stars at Ravinia Festival. It has been a pure delight to meet all whom attend Ravinia Festival each summer and share a taste of our cheeses and butters. As the Irish Dairy Board is based in the Chicago area, it is always a highlight for all of our employees to unwind and enjoy the sounds of summer together. Kerrygold is proud to be a sponsor of the Ravinia Festival again this year. We cannot wait to eat, drink and enjoy the magical and musical nights that are Ravinia Festival.




Pat Canning

Managing Partner | Chicago

KPMG LLP

For more than 40 years, KPMG LLP has been a proud supporter of Ravinia and the world-class musical talent the Festival attracts. Each summer Ravinia’s gates open to provide a unique and accessible cultural experience for all Chicagoans. We appreciate the many ways Ravinia enables us to help enrich the cultural and educational experience of our community’s youth and families. On behalf of the partners and professionals of KPMG in Chicago, we hope you enjoy the outstanding music and programming Ravinia has to offer in such beautiful surroundings.




Mark D. Gerstein

Partner

Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins is proud to support the 2013 Ravinia Festival and applauds Ravinia on its continued success in enriching the lives of music lovers throughout the Chicago area and introducing children to the musical arts through its REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs. 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 look forward to another phenomenal season of best-in-class music at the Ravinia Festival.




Mitchell Feiger

President

MB Financial Bank

We are proud to support another extraordinary Ravinia Festival season and to help Chicagoland celebrate music-filled summer nights. Just as Ravinia has a long tradition of creating the “Ravinia Experience,” MB has a deeply-rooted tradition of providing relationship-driven financial solutions to privately-held, middle-market businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Chicagoland. When we say that we “mean business,” we’re saying that we’re dedicated to doing all we can to help our clients – and communities -- succeed. Welcome to the 2013 Ravinia season.




David Shane

Regional Managing Partner

McGladrey LLP

We are proud to once again support the oldest music festival in North America and to help it continue serving as the summer home for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. With an incomparable blend of world-class music, starry nights and friendly atmosphere, the Ravinia Festival truly engages the cultural passions of audiences and artists alike.

As a leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, we understand how important it is to support the communities where we work and live. It takes talent, dedication and encouragement to build the institutions that raise the quality of our lives. The Ravinia Festival is an invaluable tradition that enriches us all.

We’re looking forward to another exciting season at Ravinia Park. To all those who make the Festival possible, we say, ‘Encore!’




Mark R. Neaman

President and Chief Executive Officer

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Since our founding in 1891, NorthShore University HealthSystem has maintained an unwavering commitment to deliver the finest physician expertise and exceptional patient care to the families we are privileged to serve. NorthShore is proud to partner once again with Ravinia Festival for its 109th year of world-class music, enriching the summer experience for the North Shore community and beyond. We look forward to sharing another spectacular season of inspiration under the stars at Ravinia.




Larry Richman

President & Chief Executive Officer

The PrivateBank

Under the stars, in the company of friends, nowhere else is there an experience like the one we enjoy at Ravinia Festival. The PrivateBank is proud to support this wonderful institution - one with a rich history as the country's oldest outdoor music festival. We are honored to be a part of the Ravinia tradition of bringing world-class performers to our community every summer. We hope you enjoy the performance and all this cultural treasure has to offer.




Stuart Robinson

General Manager

The Westin Chicago North Shore

There is no better way to celebrate the season than with fine music under the stars at the Ravinia Festival. Our sponsorship allows us and our guests the opportunity to enjoy these enriching and entertaining concerts, as well as giving us an opportunity to host both Ravinia guests and performers. The Westin team and our guests thank you for providing these entertaining events and we look forward to this upcoming season of celebration and cheer and great entertainment!




The Avrum Gray Family, in Memory of Joyce Gray

Ravinia has been a part of the Gray family tradition for more than 60 years. Mae and Joe Gray started this tradition, often bringing family and friends to share their love for Ravinia. I first came to Ravinia as a boy in the ’40s, and loved it from the start. Ravinia is an undisputed cultural gem, with something for everyone. Over the years, Joyce and I brought that same love of Ravinia to our children, and now to our grandchildren. 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.


Aaron Alt

SVP & Treasurer

Target Corporation

We are pleased to be support Ravinia in its efforts to enrich our community through music.  Whether it is a family outing to the Festival, a performance through the Steans Music Institute or a school lesson organized through REACH*TEACH*PLAY, Ravinia is a special part of the Chicago community and an organization we look forward to introducing to our friends and neighbors.



Diana and Bruce Rauner

Ravinia continues to provide enriching experiences and timeless memories for our family. We love to lie under the stars and listen to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra or sit up close for intimate and exquisite performances in the Martin Theatre. Music of all kinds is one of the great joys of our lives, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help others enjoy it.


Smart Family Foundation, Inc.

Ravinia is one of Chicago's greatest summer traditions, and we're pleased to be part of it by helping to bring the Juilliard String Quartet to the Martin Theatre on July 10 for a performance of works by Beethoven, Rhodes and Mozart.


Zadek Family Foundation

Itzhak Perlman is my hero. His talent, delightful personality and fortitude are amazing and I never miss his visits to Ravinia. I am proud to be able to sponsor his performance on August 8.
- Nancy Zadek

Craig and Linda Umans
Kathi and Tom Lind
Ralph MacDonald


Lori Ann Komisar and Morris Silverman

We are honored to sponsor the August 8th concert of legendary violinist, Itzhak Perlman. Ravinia has always been our summer 'home away from home'. Picnicking on the lawn with family and friends or sitting in the Pavilion enjoying the diverse talents of the world's most noted artists, the Ravinia Festival is a family treasure and tradition we are proud to share with the greater Chicago community. We look forward to Mr. Perlman's performance on August 8th and are pleased to support the efforts of the 2013 Ravinia Festival in bringing another spectacular summer under the stars for all to enjoy.


Jeffrey H. Jacobs

Managing Director

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management

Ravinia has a rich heritage of being one of Chicago’s cultural icons. Similarly, Atlantic Trust has served Chicago families and their wealth management needs for generations. We are honored and proud to support Ravinia in its efforts to provide Chicago with continued musical and theatrical excellence.




James T. Ryan

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Grainger congratulates the Ravinia Festival for their ongoing commitment to bringing the joy of music to so many attendees every year. We are pleased to be a long time supporter of Ravinia. For more than 85 years, Grainger has helped businesses and institutions keep their facilities safe, efficient and functioning by providing the right products where and when our customers need them. We are proud to support our communities where our team members and customers live and work. We look forward to the 2013 season.




Peter Testa

President & CEO

Testa Produce, Inc.

Testa Produce, Inc. is a 100-year-old, Chicago-based produce distributor servicing foodservice entities throughout Chicagoland and it’s surrounding areas. Testa is excited and proud to partner with the Ravinia Festival and we are looking forward to being a part of another wonderfully entertaining season at Ravinia!




Ravinia would like to extend its appreciation to the following additional sponsors:

Heineken USA
Joe & Ross Ice Cream: Official Ice Cream of Ravinia
MillerCoors
Testa Produce
The Dancing Skies Foundation: July 27
Andrew J. Filipowski and Melissa Oliver: June 16
Sage Foundation: August 16, 17 and 18
Ann Israel: July 24
James and Roslyn Marks: June 21
Paul Williams and Leslie Berger: September 5
Joan Wing and Family, in Memory of Jack Wing: July 30
Sue and Tom Pick: August 13
Sharon and Eden Martin: July 1
Ruth Page Festival of Dance: June 6, June 7 and September 15
Aida Consortium: August 3
    Azure Consulting
    Larry and Barbara Field
    Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur H. Gantz
    Joan J. Golder
    Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Krebs
    The Schreuder Family
    Audrey L. Weaver and Michael D. Vogan
    Suzanne and Robert Wieseneck
Goat Rodeo Consortium: August 18
    Atlantic Trust
    Mrs. Jean Gelbort
    Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation
    Joan Criswell-Merrilees and Rob Merrilees
    John G. Searle Family Trust
    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Seminetta
    Pamela B. and Russ M. Strobel
    Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas
    Audrey L. Weaver and Michael D. Vogan
    Paul and Mary Yovovich

Kraft Great Kids Concerts:

June 8
June 17
July 7
August 3
August 25
September 7

Additional Media Support:

WFMT 98.7 FM – The official classical radio station of Ravinia Festival