Ravinia 2026 Issue 4

Ravinia acknowledges support from the IllinoisArtsCouncil. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: Audi USA, Named Automotive Partner • Discover byCapital One, Official Card MidtownAthleticClubs, Official Club • TerlatoWines, Official Wine Sponsor LeadReachTeachPlaySponsor: @raviniafestival Connect With Us . , . Aug. – Aug. PRIORITIZINGPEACEANDPURPOSE M RTIN Ricky KOOL& THEGANG GETDOWN ON IT DIVIROXX KIDSAND THETRUE SELF ONTHECOVER Ricky Martin Photo: Fernando Sippel Program notes start on page 63 4 Welcome from the President and the Chairman 6 Performance Peace Ricky Martin protects his popularity between fans and family with purposeful priorities. By Tricia Despres 12 True Self Divinity Roxx picks up music that feeds the kid spirit. By Donald Liebenson 18 Spirit of the Boogie The Gang’s all here when Robert “Kool” Bell gets down on it. By Tricia Despres F E AT U R E S 16 Wellness with Music By Kate Hogan Berger 17 Greek Salad Sandwiches with Whipped Red-Pepper Feta By Shay Spence 23 Crossword Puzzle By Aimee Lucido I N F O RM AT I O N 24 Steans Institute 26 Reach Teach Play 29 Salute to Sponsors 38 Setting the Stages 41 Ravinia Supporters 59 Ravinia Festival Association 72 Park Information and Park Map Aug. 17 – Aug. 23 Contents 12 18 16 RAVINIAMAGAZINE • AUGUST 17 – AUGUST 23 , 2026 2 OGATA PHOTOGRAPHY (ROXX); NANCY DAGATA (KOOL); KYLE DUNLEAVY / RAVINIA (AUDIENCE)