Ravinia’s Winter Weekend Wreaths Festive Music with Holiday Mirth

November 18, 2024 in Park News, Promos / Events

Although Ravinia has been best known for more than a century as a destination for live music bathed in summer’s warm weather and leisure time, the Highland Park venue also offers visitors entertainment for the holiday season as well as in fall and spring.

During its Dec. 6–8 Winter Weekend, Ravinia is presenting three musical lineups, including two directly centered on the yuletide; a specially curated menu and seasonal goodies in two of its onsite eateries; and a pop-up shop with holiday gifts.

Open Exhibition: Richard Goode brushes with painters’ palettes in his pianism

July 15, 2019

While music is, of course, a central part of his life, much less known is that he is an avid fan of fine art, especially European painting. Although has acquired some small paintings, sculptures, and original prints, he considers himself more an admirer than a collector. He makes a point of visiting the art museums in the dozens of cities he visits each year as part of his international touring schedule. “It’s a continuing love of mine,” Goode says.

Rewind: June 17, 1957

June 15, 2017 in Ravinia Magazine, Ravinia History

You can’t miss it. Nestled in the center of Ravinia and gazing upon the festival’s grand entrance is the Martin Theatre, the immaculate Arts and Crafts–style concert hall that has stood since the park first opened in 1904. But over Ravinia’s 113-year history, it hasn’t always been a stage for the premier chamber musicians—and even small orchestras—of the world. During the first decade of the park’s existence, it was largely used for motion pictures.