Music Matters

Supporting Ravinia and our Reach Teach Play^® education and community programs

Saturday, May 17, 2025
at Ravinia Festival

Hosted by the Ravinia Associates Board

Featuring

Cocktails • Auction • Dinner • Live Music

Black Tie Optional

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Ticket prices increase after March 30.

Standard tickets ($300 per person) include:

Cocktail reception with open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres
Exclusive program in the Martin Theatre, including live auction and entertainment
Three-course seated dinner
Complimentary parking in Ravinia’s North Lot

Upgrade to VIP tickets ($400 per person) for:

Exclusive access to premium VIP bar
Champagne toast at table
Priority program and dinner seating
Recognition in event program book
Limited availability!

Online Auction

Did you know you can participate in Music Matters’ silent auction online from anywhere? You don’t need to be a guest to bid!

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Supporting Music Education

All proceeds benefit Ravinia and our Reach Teach Play programs, which serve over 20,000 students annually in Lake and Cook Counties year-round. Ravinia opens doors to the positive impact of music through Reach Teach Play, providing children and families in underserved schools and communities with live performances and music education programs where they learn and live, as well as at Ravinia.

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Honoring Music Education’s Leaders

In addition to raising money and awareness for Ravinia’s music education programs, Music Matters annually recognizes inspirational philanthropic and educational leaders. In 2025, the Associates honor Ravinia Trustee Audrey L. Weaver for her generous, lifelong dedication to supporting Ravinia, especially the festival’s performances and the Reach Teach Play music education and community engagement programs.

2025 Honoree Audrey L. Weaver

Born in Chicago and later raised in Highland Park and Winnetka, Audrey spent her summers as a young child gathered with her family on Ravinia’s lawn to enjoy the world’s greatest musicians. Throughout her life, she has been a tremendous supporter of all facets of Ravinia’s mission, from the Reach Teach Play and Steans Institute programs to memorable concert and Ravinia Music Box experiences, as well as foundational initiatives like the Building the Future of Reach Teach Play campaign. Most recently, she has emerged as a leader of Ravinia’s current Setting the Stages campaign, ensuring that the park’s ability to present best-in-class music experiences will be advanced and maintained for generations to come. We look forward to celebrating her at the park that she has enriched as home.