Ravinia Music Matters

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel | May 17, 2016

MUSIC MATTERS
Music is a powerful part of a complete education. It sparks creativity in the minds of children and teaches them valuable teamwork and problem solving skills. Yet today, many schools across Chicago lack the resources to provide music education. With your support Ravinia can change that. Over the last 23 years, this annual benefit has raised over $2.5 million for Ravinia Festival and its REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs.

AUCTION
The Silent Auction features electronic handheld bidding from either your smartphone or an electronic bidding device making it easier than ever to keep track of the items you want to make your own. Music Matters will also feature a variety of exciting Live Auction items ranging from world travel to VIP music experiences.

The auction features more than 200 exciting items and packages including:
Bears, Cubs and White Sox tickets
Premium Ravinia pavilion tickets and backstage meet-and-greets
Artist, celebrity and sports memorabilia
Massage and spa treatments
International travel getaways and more...

HONOREE
The Ravinia Associates Board looks forward to honoring Ravinia Life Trustee and Women’s Board member Dolores Kohl Kaplan at Music Matters on May 7, 2016. Dolores and her late husband Morris Kaplan, who met at Ravinia and shared a deep love of the festival, dedicated themselves not only to Ravinia and its education programs but to improving the quality and accessibility of childhood education throughout the world. Through her foundation, Dolores has helped develop numerous education and arts programs, including the Kohl Children’s Museum; StoryBus: Children’s Museum on Wheels, which focuses on early childhood literacy; Kohl Teachers’ Centers in Illinois and Israel; and a number of significant teaching awards. Please join us in honoring Dolores Kohl Kaplan at Music Matters 2016!