Ravinia Schedule 2013 Announced (Photos)

The Ravinia schedule for the 2013 season has been announced. The first show will be Judy Collins and Don McLean June 6th. This Summer's highlights will include Sting (6/7,8), The Jackson Browne (6/26), Los Lonely Boys/ Los Lobos (6/27), Go-Gos/ B-52's (6/30), Matchbox 20/ Goo Goo Dolls (7/2,3)David Byrne & St. Vincent (7/6), Willie Nelson (7/14), Ian Anderson (7/22), Brian Wilson (7/26), Heart (7/29), Gipsy Kings (8/11) Buddy Guy (8/17), Journey (8/20), Tony Bennett (8/22) Lyle Lovett (8/24), Chicago (8/24), John Hiatt & The Combo (8/27), Ramsey Lewis & Dee Dee Bridgewater (8/28)

For the full schedule http://www.ravinia.org/Calendar.aspx

Since 1904, Ravinia Festival Association has been Chicago's "sound of summer," a place where you can meet up with your friends, have a wonderful time and hear some of the greatest music in the world. We've got stars on the stage and stars in the sky, and it's all within your reach. But there's more to Ravinia than merely the world's greatest music. For as many people who walk through Ravinia's gate each summer, there are just as many ways to enjoy what we call "The Ravinia Experience." For some, it all starts with a picnic picked up along the way, followed by a hop on the train and greeting your friends at your favorite spot on the lawn. Gradually, day turns into evening, and from the comfort of your perfect lawn spot, it culminates in a great concert by candlelight as you gaze at the stars above.

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Alex Kluft is a student at Columbia College. He feels that both music and photography represent a large part of what defines him. At the age of 12, he started playing drums. At 14 years old, he started going to concerts. As a photographer and avid concert attendee, he decided to put the two...

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