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Duran Duran, Phillip Phillips and Buddy Guy at Ravinia in July

By Urbanmatter Chicago @UMatterChicago

Here’s What’s Happening at Ravinia Next Month

The Ravinia Outdoor Music Festival has been rockin’ it all summer long with off-the-charts pop, jazz, and classical concerts. Now through September, Chicago area concert-goers can see the hottest shows on the planet. Order your pavilion or lawn tickets now at this popular Highland Park music fest.

Here are Ravinia’s July highlights:

Musical Acts

• Steve Miller Band with Charlie Musselwhite – July 2
• Duran Duran with CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers – July 8 & 9
• Phillip Phillips with Matt Nathanson and a Great Big World – July 10
• Tom Chapin and Friends (for kids) – July 17
• Lyle Lovett and his Large Band with Emmylou Harris – July 18
• Kenny Rogers Final World Tour with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Linda Davis  – July 24
• Diana Ross – July 27
• Buddy Guy with Jeff Beck – July 31

Ravinia JulyPicnic in the Park
Bring your own, buy your accoutrements, or dine at one of several onsite spots. You’ll know the regulars with their portable picnic tables, rolling coolers, candles, and tons of food. Dine at Mirabelle, Ravinia’s famous Chef’s Table with gourmet selections. Or head to the Ravinia Market for salads, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, plus beer, wine, and soda. Specialty coffees, beer, wine and more are available from the FanFare carts right in the park.

Getting There
The Ravinia Music Festival is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Take the Union Pacific North Metra line, which leaves from Ogilvie Transportation Center. The train stops right at the front gate to Ravinia. Visit metrarail.com for the complete schedule.

Watch the stars come out at night, both on stage and in the sky. Ravinia is guaranteed to host your most memorable outings this summer!

Ravinia
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 266-5000
www.ravinia.org


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