Our Projects

Since its founding in 1962, the Ravinia Women’s Board has dedicated itself to promoting Ravinia as one of Chicagoland’s premier cultural destinations.  This autonomous group of leaders not only exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism at the festival, but has also brought a business approach to fundraising and social programs.  The Women’s Board is the single biggest contributor to the not-for-profit festival through the funds raised in a wide variety of projects.

Ravinia’s chair and table rental venture is the hassle-free way to delight in a first-class picnic on the lawn. Click here to learn more.

The Women’s Board sponsors several of the classical concerts at Ravinia each year. Click here to learn more.

The Ravinia Women’s Board creates cruise and other excursion opportunities for its members, members of the Ravinia family and guests. These exciting trips are a wonderful way to get to know one another and also serve as fundraisers for Ravinia.  Click here to learn more.

The Festival Shop has been a project of the Women’s Board since its humble beginnings as the Friendship Booth in 1972.  Click here to learn more.

The Ravinia Women’s Board sponsors an annual competition to create the design that will become the unique poster used to promote the Ravinia’s upcoming season.  Click here to learn more.

The Women’s Board has been an integral supporter of Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute (RSMI) since its founding.  Click here to learn more.

Many of the unique musical experiences for children and communities presented under Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play music education programs have been initiated by the Ravinia Women’s Board.  Click here to learn more.

Ravinia is more than just music.  This group of Women’s Board volunteers provide a brochure and guided tours of the 36 sculptures in the Park.  Click here to learn more.