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John Legend Opens with Darkness and Light<\/h3>\n

John Legend opens Ravinia\u2019s \u201cConcerts under the Stars\u201d season on Saturday, June 10 \u00a0at the venue in Highland Park, IL with his \u201cDarkness and Light\u201d Tour. Also starring with Legend is special Grammy-nominated guest, Gallant. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Both reserved seats and lawn tickets are sold out.<\/p>\n

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Lea DeLaria to lead PRIDE parade, then appear at Ravinia<\/h3>\n

\"ravinia<\/p>\n

Orange Is the New Black<\/em>\u00a0star\u00a0Lea DeLaria\u00a0will serve as the grand marshal in the lead car at the 48th Annual Chicago Pride Parade <\/a>on\u00a0June 25, followed by Ravinia President and CEO\u00a0Welz Kauffman. DeLaria is best-known for her SAG Award-winning role as Carrie \u201cBig Boo\u201d Black in the hit Netflix series. But she\u2019s also enjoyed a decades-long, multifaceted career as a comedian, actress, and jazz musician. Watch the parade, then head up to Ravinia for an 18+ evening of comedy and music\u00a0featuring the star.<\/p>\n

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June highlights include:<\/h3>\n
\"ravinia<\/a>
Moody Blues<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Willie Nelson and Family \u2013 June 16<\/p>\n

Aretha Franklin \u00a0\u2013\u00a0June 17<\/p>\n

La La Land in Concert \u2013\u00a0June 18<\/p>\n

Gipsy Kings \u2013\u00a0June 23<\/p>\n

Common \u00a0\u2013\u00a0June 24 (Ravinia debut)<\/p>\n

Lea DeLaria \u2013 June 25<\/p>\n

Michael McDonald\/Boz Scaggs \u2013 June 27<\/p>\n

Diana Krall \u2013 June 28<\/p>\n

Moody Blues \u2013 June 30<\/p>\n

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Dine Divine<\/h3>\n

Dining on the lawn is a special treat for Ravinia goers. Cue the regulars who pack a portable picnic table, rolling cooler, candles, and tons of food. (Hint: Tables and chairs can be rented at the park so you don\u2019t have to carry all your stuff). Bring your own picnic, buy your accouterments or dine at one of the several onsite spots. Mirabelle is Ravinia\u2019s famous Chef\u2019s Table with gourmet selections. The Ravinia Market features salads, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, plus beer, wine, and soda. They\u2019ll also have specialty coffees, kosher hot dogs and more, and wine and ice cream are available from the fanfare carts right in the park.<\/p>\n

World-renowned Ravinia is the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, offering a series of classical, jazz and pop concerts from June to September. In their open-air covered pavilion and spacious lawn seating, Ravinia has hosted a summer full of musical celebration for over 100 years.<\/p>\n

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Getting There<\/h3>\n

The Ravinia Music Festival is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The easiest way to get to Ravinia is via the Union Pacific North Metra line, which leaves from Ogilvie Transportation Center. The train stops right at the front gate to Ravinia. Visit\u00a0Metra Rail<\/a>\u00a0for the complete schedule.<\/p>\n

Make sure you plan a few Ravinia outings this season and enjoy a summer full of music and fun!<\/p>\n

Ravinia<\/a>
\n418 Sheridan Road
\nHighland Park, IL 60035
\n(847) 266-5000<\/p>\n

Featured Image Credit: Do North<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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