Ravinia, originally constructed as the Summer venue for the CSO has evolved into a sophisticated multiplex for the arts. Primarily focused on the warmer months, there are year round performances. It is a sylvanian area, and one is greeted by grandeur upon entry:
As part of Ravinia's evolution from sleepy summer venue for the CSO to contemporary multi-faceted multiplex, participation in the experience has been new and bold forms. Simply stated, attendees haul all sorts of stuff, and take picnic table top decor to new heights. If this was NY, I would say people were competing with each other. But in Chicago, I'm thinking they actually enjoy hauling all this stuff in their cars or on the metra.
The most enjoyable part of Ravinia has always been hearing some pretty swell music in the company of good friends. Oh, yes and sharing some wine, cheese and other savouries. I was lucky to attend with EAB, who was treating me to a belated natal day outing:
All told an enjoyable evening. Am I alone in thinking the Blondie looks like Joanna Lumley?
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