Ravinia 2026 Issue 2

Chris Drewry Partner Latham&Watkins LLP Latham & Watkins is proud to support the 2026 Ravinia Festival. We connect the strength of our global platform—4,000+ lawyers worldwide—and deep Chicago roots—40+ years and 250+ attorneys—to support a leading cultural institution. Our ties to the global business and greater Chicago communities run deep, making Ravinia a natural partnership. The newly renovated Hunter Pavilion represents a meaningful investment in the future and audience experience. We congratulate CEO and President Jeffrey Haydon and the Ravinia team for their leadership in delivering transformative projects that will shape Ravinia’s future. Latham is excited to champion world-class initiatives, like Reach Teach Play, and reinforce our commitment to cultural institutions that make a lasting difference in all of Chicago’s communities. Pamela J. Mayo In August of 1999, I attended my first Ravinia performance and sat in the last row of the Pavilion for Natalie Cole’s Snowfall on the Sahara Tour concert. That night was the beginning of a more than 25-year commitment to Ravinia and its mission to build broad and diverse audiences for classical music through education and community engagement. My personal dedication to Ravinia, having served on the Board of Trustees, makes it a special honor to support the festival and look forward to the concert featuring Chance the Rapper. Richard L. Sevcik 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 1,200 lawyers in 21 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Perkins Coie celebrates the diversity and commonality that music exemplifies across all communities. Bradley S. Schmarak Partner, Global Co-Head – Private Equity Reed Smith LLP As a global law firm, 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 2026 Ravinia Festival and its commitment to the performing arts. We look forward to an exciting season at Ravinia! Brian Fahrney Partner and Chair of the Executive Committee Sidley Austin LLP Sidley is proud to continue to support Ravinia as part of our long-standing commitment to cultural organizations that enrich our communities. Ravinia’s dynamic music education and performance programs foster emerging talent and expand access to the arts for people of all ages and backgrounds. We applaud Ravinia’s enduring dedication to culture and look forward to its continued impact in the years ahead. Peter Testa President Testa Produce Testa Produce is honored to support and be part of the live music and great events that define the Ravinia experience! Testa has provided quality produce and foods to the Chicagoland area for over 113 years. We encourage a healthy lifestyle and appreciation of the arts. DGMacpherson 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 Elizabeth Crown & Bill Wallace, in loving memory of Catherine Crown Sanders Tera & Richard McBlaine Morgan Stanley Wealth Management AbbVie The Coca-Cola Company Missy & Bruce Ettelson The Susan Nicholas Fasciano Family Foundation Dottie B.B. & Jason Gordon Hunter Family Foundation Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Rice•Temple•Tomasino Wealth Management Group, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Stepan Company Lynne & David B. Weinberg White Claw In Honor of Nancy Zadek, from Linda & Craig Umans The Seraglio Consortium Judy & Merrill Blau Ms. Barbara G. Greis Pamela B. & Russ M. Strobel Mahler 6 Consortium Mary Phillips Ainsley Winnie & Bob Crawford Jeanne & Tom Denison Jeff & Kathryn Haydon Chris & Elise Klein Judy & David Schiffman Richard & Leslie Sevcik Stuart Sondheimer & Bonnie Lucas Stillman Family Foundation Tchaikovsky Spectacular Consortium Anonymous Jane & David Casper Betsy & Arthur Holden Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kahnweiler The Grease Sing-Along Consortium Sarah & Larry Barden Bobbie & Charlie Denison Jack & Donna Greenberg Ms. Kathryn D. Ingraham & Mr. James Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Jacobs Martina Keller & Don McLellan Craig J. Lancaster & Charlene T. Handler Ms. Mary Beth McAvoy & Ms. Donna Tickman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Paleczny The Reid-Anderson Family Gloria & Dan Reisner Paul & Mary Yovovich Ravinia recognizes the following sponsors for their support dedicated to the Breaking Barriers Festival: Susan & Don Civgin Daniela O’Leary-Gill & George Gill Ellen Rudnick & Paul Earle RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 41 S A L U T E T O S P O N S O R S