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A full Ravinia season stacked with Diana Ross, Sting, Pitbull, Stevie Nicks, The Black Crowes

Ravinia absolutely made the most out of post-lockdown life last year with a shortened but no less spectacular season, though 2022 finally finds the world’s longest-running [More…]

From Lolla to Live Nation, Ravinia and Broadway, Chicago Concert Reviews covered it all in 2021

What a long and strange but satisfying trip it’s been throughout 2021, transitioning from lockdowns and livestreams to a full-fledged return to real life events. Even with [More…]

Springsteen/Conan collaborator Max Weinberg fires up Ravinia’s jukebox

Despite not usually being the center of attention, Max Weinberg is nonetheless one of the world’s most renowned drummers who’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall [More…]

Alternative rockers Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra and Tonic “Shine” at Ravinia

Landing somewhere between the explosion of grunge and alternative rock, Collective Soul practically defined both lanes while always barreling forward with melodic aggression [More…]

“Drops Of Jupiter” turns 20 on Train’s Ravinia ride, plus Vertical Horizon’s “Everything You Want”

Whenever Train rolls into Ravinia, it’s a guaranteed party, but upon returning after being sidelined by the pandemic, the feeling of euphoria was more tangible than ever [More…]

“Have Mercy!” John Stamos rejoins The Beach Boys for annual Ravinia summer soiree

Summer is always synonymous with The Beach Boys and the season wouldn’t be complete without at least one incarnation of the group stopping by Ravinia in what’s basically [More…]

“The Empress Of Soul” Gladys Knight bestows Ravinia with an immaculate overview

From the earliest days of Motown, Gladys Knight & The Pips were cranking out the classics, and even after stepping beyond the group for “That’s What Friends Are [More…]

Willie Nelson & Family “On The Road Again” and on fire for Ravinia sell out

At 88-years-old, it’s a miracle Willie Nelson is still able to perform and record at such a frequent pace, including the new Frank Sinatra tribute, “That’s Life,” [More…]

From Coltrane to Rollins, Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra and Branford Marsalis amaze Ravinia

Life kept leaning closer to regular at Ravinia when dedicated aficionados and lawn listeners alike flocked to the hallowed Highland Park venue for the Jazz At Lincoln Center [More…]

R&B icon Brian McKnight recharged, “Remixed” and ready for Ravinia

The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist side of R&B icon Brian McKnight was enough to make him a household name thanks to the mega-hits “Back At One,” [More…]