Podcasts about Ravinia Festival

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Director of Programming at Ravinia, joins WGN’s Steve Dale to highlight this year’s major lineup of performances at Ravinia Festival, including Cynthia Erivo from Wicked. Erik and Steve also detail the history of Ravinia, some of the famous musicians who have appeared on stage, and Metra’s role in getting guests to the […]

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman speaks with Jeffrey Haydon, CEO of the Ravinia Festival, about the upcoming $75 million renovation of Ravinia's 36-acre campus in Highland Park. Haydon explains the decision to shorten the concert season to accommodate construction and shares the challenges and logistics of managing the renovation and the festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Soderstrom, Ravinia’s Senior Director of Programming, joins Steve Dale to discuss this year’s festival lineup. Artists for this year include David Foster, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and more! For the full calendar at Ravinia, visit www.ravinia.org.

Marin Alsop is a world-renowned conductor and the first woman to lead major orchestras internationally. The subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary "The Conductor” and formerly Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, she's Chief Conductor of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Ravinia Festival, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has recorded 200+ titles and is the only conductor to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.In this episode, we explore:How giving people max autonomy drives performance How to balance elite talent with team cohesionTheories on talent selection to build top teamsThe "no shortcuts" practice philosophy This episode is great for anyone building teams. It offers powerful insights on creating excellence at scale, balancing autonomy with accountability, and fostering self-motivation. Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast.Learn more about Kristen and Irrational Labs ⁠here⁠.

“People may live in a place that's very different from us, but they have the same hopes, dreams, fears, and struggles with everyday life that we all do at some level. All the parents want education for their kids. Everyone wants a home, wants good food to eat, loves a good laugh and a good joke, loves to play and be silly together. If you find that out as a young person, you are less likely to quickly judge in a negative way someone who is different from you.”Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of youth choral conductors, Emily Ellsworth enjoys an active schedule as guest conductor and clinician both nationally and abroad. She has conducted all-state choirs and festivals in over 30 states, honor choirs for the Northwest, North Central, Southwest and Western regions of the American Choral Directors Association, and the 2019 national children's honor choir for ACDA's 60th anniversary conference. International appearances include festival choirs in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, Grand Cayman Island, Greece, and presentations for the national association of choral directors in Brazil.Collegiate work most recently includes teaching Conducting III at Elmhurst University, conducting the Elmhurst University Concert Choir, joining the Luther College choral faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, and conducting the University Singers at Northwestern University. She served as Artistic Director of Anima (Ah-nee-mah)–Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus from 1996–2018. She conducted Anima on several national conferences for both ACDA and Chorus America, led concert tours to six continents, and produced nine CD recordings. Ms. Ellsworth has served as music panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, and spent 20 years as a professional singer and voice teacher in various college and university settings.Her home base of Chicago has featured Ms. Ellsworth's preparation of dozens of youth and women's ensembles for major musical organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Berlin Philharmonic, and Ravinia Festival, and many more.Ms. Ellsworth holds vocal performance degrees from Macalester College under Dr. Dale Warland and the University of Southern California, as well as the Artist Teacher Certificate from the Choral Music Experience Choral Teacher Training Institute. Her primary choral mentors are Drs. Dale Warland and Doreen Rao. More information can be found at emilyellsworth.net.To get in touch with Emily, you can find her on Facebook (@emily.ellsworth.50) or visit her website.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz  and host Amy Guth unpack the saga of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's career, trial and verdict.Plus: Mayor Johnson begins housecleaning with aviation, emergency management, police accountability chiefs; Civic Federation says state should extend sales tax to services; Deere shares fall on farm slump as tariffs threaten demand; and Ravinia Festival to undergo a $75 million renovation.

Also in the news: Metra ridership was down during DNC; Foxtrot stores to reopen; Ravinia Brewing Company to pay Ravinia Festival over lawsuit and more.

Also in the news: Metra ridership was down during DNC; Foxtrot stores to reopen; Ravinia Brewing Company to pay Ravinia Festival over lawsuit and more.

Also in the news: Metra ridership was down during DNC; Foxtrot stores to reopen; Ravinia Brewing Company to pay Ravinia Festival over lawsuit and more.

Planetary Radio takes a melodic adventure to the Ravinia Festival in Illinois, USA, for the public premiere of the "Moons Symphony." Mat Kaplan, senior communications advisor at The Planetary Society, speaks with a panel of amazing guests, including members of the Europa Clipper, Dragonfly, and Cassini teams, about the discoveries that inspired the music. Then, Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, marks the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics with a random space fact in What's Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-moons-symphony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Loop lost a lot of free parking this summer, which has us talking about the city's infamous parking meter deal. In 2008, City Council voted to privatize Chicago's parking meters for 75 years in return for $1 billion. But in the years since, analysis after analysis has shown the meters were worth much more, and the city lost out on revenues while investors earn a profit as Chicagoans pay some of the highest parking rates in the country. While he was at the Reader, Block Club Chicago reporter and editor Mick Dumke investigated the deal after it first passed. He tells host Jacoby Cochran why Chicago went for it, who challenged it, and how we feel the effects today. Some good news: Chappell Roan's local weightlifters at Lollapalooza If you enjoyed today's interview with Ravinia Festival's Artistic Director, Erik Soderstrom, learn more here. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 5 episode: Ravinia Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Mayor Brandon Johnson recently expanded financial assistance for families impacted by gun violence, including for funeral expenses. Meanwhile, a state program that aims to help families pay for burial costs when a child is killed by gun violence is off to a slow start, helping only two families in its first year. We talk with The Trace reporter Rita Oceguera who explains what families go through when a loved one is killed by a gun, why this money is needed, and how families can apply. Some good news: Chicago Public Library If you enjoyed today's interview with Ravinia Festival artistic producer Erik Soderstrom, learn more here. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 8 episode: Paramount Theatre Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Chicago community.  The holiday week will keep us busy in Chicago, but what else is happening this month besides Fourth of July? We got you covered with fireworks tips, summer eats, and a festival calendar. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Chicago, check out Hey Chicago's take on what to do this month.  If you enjoyed today's interview with Revolution Brewing's founder, Josh Deth, learn more here. City Cast Chicago's guide to July is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Ravinia Festival. We're also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Reach us at chicago@citycast.fm.

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Ravinia Festival Association, the music organization which operates the concert and entertainment venue in Highland Park, has updated its federal lawsuit against Ravinia Brewing company.  The festival claims the brewing company is falsely implying a relationship. Ravinia Festival has also […]

Do museum stores actually make any money? What are they really for? Can a store act like an exhibition? What does “cap rate” mean? How big should a museum store be? What percentage of visitors go into one, and how many of them buy something? Why should you get an expert to design your store, and what happens when you don't?David Franke (museum store architect) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discover what's “Beyond ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop'”.Along the way: rubber snakes, oysters, onions, and Mona Lisa ashtrays.Talking Points:1.  An oyster living in a birds nest.2.  New store in a new museum or a renovation to an existing one. Where, oh where to begin?3.  The peeling of the onion.4.  Getting the balance just right.5.  Don't forget that long range strategy to ensure you don't fall victim to your own success.How to Listen:Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Everywherehttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:With over four decades of experience as an architect, David Franke's focus is now exclusively on store design and planning for museum and cultural institutions around the world. Museum stores include two at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Museum of the American Cowgirl, the US Botanic Garden in DC, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West in Arizona; the Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey, three retail projects for the State Preservation Board in Austin, and the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park Illinois. David has also served on councils and boards for the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Building and Facilities Committee and the Pennsylvania Ballet. He is a participant in the International Museum Construction Congress, the California Association of Museums, Texas Association of Museums, American Association of Museums and Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, where has co-presented sessions on the design of museum retail.About MtM: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links:David's website: https://www.davidfrankeconsulting.comDavid by Email: DavidFrankeRA@Gmail.com David by Phone: +1 (215) 498-4384David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-franke-ra-21a4539/ MtM Show Contact:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  alger@cgpartnersllc.com  https://www.cgpartnersllc.com  Newsletter:Liked the show? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

Also in the news: Illinois National Guard got hero's sendoff as they prepared to ship out to Middle East; New Microsoft facility to open in LaPorte County; Ravinia Festival trying to combat the cicada noise and more.

Also in the news: Illinois National Guard got hero's sendoff as they prepared to ship out to Middle East; New Microsoft facility to open in LaPorte County; Ravinia Festival trying to combat the cicada noise and more.

Also in the news: Illinois National Guard got hero's sendoff as they prepared to ship out to Middle East; New Microsoft facility to open in LaPorte County; Ravinia Festival trying to combat the cicada noise and more.

The Chicago Bears unveiled their plans for a new stadium, tickets to Ravinia Festival's 2024 summer concert series are on sale now, Post Malone is working on a movie set in Medieval Times.

President & CEO Ravinia Festival Jeffrey P. Haydon joins the Steve Cochran Show to offer an exclusive preview of the exciting surprises awaiting attendees at this year's festival. Tickets are set to go on sale tomorrow at 8 AM, listeners can visit https://ravinia.org/Online/default.asp for more information and to secure their spot at the event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman is joined by Ravinia Festival president and CEO Jeffrey Haydon to discuss the guests and musical performers expected in Highland Park this summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There have been 10 confirmed measles cases reported at the Pilsen migrant shelter on Halsted Ave. City and state officials are working to isolate individuals and notify those who have been exposed to the virus. Borderless Magazine's Katrina Pham and Block Club Chicago's Jamie Nesbitt Golden join host Jacoby Cochran to break down the latest. Plus, we discuss the Illinois Supreme Court's decision not to hear a challenge to the Bring Chicago home referendum, a landmark apartment complex in Bronzeville, and the latest grand openings at Shop L1 in Washington Park. Note: At the time this conversation was recorded, there were eight measles cases confirmed at the shelter. Health officials reported two more cases Thursday night. Good News: Karaoke and Coffee at Rizal Center Pitchfork and Ravinia Festival lineups announced Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Read and Run Chicago: The Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series in Lemont Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Entrepreneur Certificate Program Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer, Ravinia Festival, joins John Williams to talk about the programming for the 2024 season!

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer, Ravinia Festival, joins John Williams to talk about the programming for the 2024 season!

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer for Ravinia, joins Lisa Dent to talk about who’s on the performance schedule for this year’s highly anticipated Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer, Ravinia Festival, joins John Williams to talk about the programming for the 2024 season!

#connorclark #jeffhubler #raviniabrewing #ravinia #raviniafestival #JeffreyPHaydon #jeffhaydon #jeffreyhaydon #GBR #GoBigRed #petejansons #joeweiss #lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #highlandpark Dive into the captivating world of sports broadcasting with Connor Clark, a passionate voice in sports media from Lake Forest High School to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this exclusive interview, Connor shares his inspiring journey, from calling over 70 high school games to becoming a notable figure in college sports broadcasting and his professional work with ESPN Lincoln and the Big Ten Network Plus. Join us as Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss and Jeff Hoobler discuss the intriguing legal battle between Ravinia Brewing Company and Ravinia Festival over trademark issues, shedding light on the challenges local businesses face against larger entities.

#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #petejansons #joeweiss Strap in for an episode of the Lake Forest Podcast that's as colorful and dynamic as the topics it covers! Hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss are here to stir the pot on everything from local controversies to global insights, all with a side of humor and sharp analysis.

In episode 101 at Ravinia Brewing, we made it past our centennial mark and dove into some legal brew-haha between Ravinia Brewing and Ravinia Festival. We also chewed on Congress taking petty swipes at Pete Buttigieg and the ongoing saga of Trump's legal battles. Plus, a fun detour into Chicago's political theatre, with a progressive push for housing funding and an alderman's physical scuffle over a vote. Our beer picks? Pumpkin alt and more!

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Artistic Producer of the Ravinia Festival, joins Steve Dale to talk about the plentiful family events and performing acts at Ravinia and special offerings to benefit attendees of Highland Park’s three month long festival.

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ron Hughley of SportsRadio 610 in Houston to discuss the Bears' choice to not pursue four-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. in free agency. Brown signed a four-year deal with the Bengals worth up to $64 million. Hughley also discussed his Kansas basketball fandom and more. Later during the High Noon segment, Holmes explained why he's excited about the Ravinia Festival this year.

Chief of Marketing and Communications at Ravinia Elizabeth Fildes joins Lisa Dent to talk about this year’s concert lineup at Ravinia Festival. Some of the artists include Santana, Carrie Underwood, John Fogerty, Boyz II Men, and more! Tickets go on sale Monday, May 1st. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

Ramsey Lewis, the iconic jazz pianist and composer who went on to become a musical legend and Chicago's gift to the world, died this week at the age of 87. On Thursday, his son joined Welz Kauffman, former president and CEO of the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, to pay tribute to the man whose musical achievements and educational legacy will be difficult to duplicate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Synopsis Each summer, music lovers congregate about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago for the annual Ravinia Festival, the oldest outdoor music festival in America, and since 1936 the summer home of the Chicago Symphony. But on today's date in 2013, Ravinia was the venue for world-premiere performances of several new art songs, including “Twilight Butterfly,” by the American composer Augusta Read Thomas, a setting of a poetic text written by the composer herself. “The poetic is always in my music”, explained Thomas. “In writing ‘Twilight Butterfly' … I began with a mental picture … [of] someone, viewing a butterfly fluttering on a deep summer evening beneath the twilight moon. This imagery became so specific that writing my own lyrics was almost inescapable.” Now even at their most poetic, composers must keep practical considerations in mind, as Thomas explained: "Beyond the evocative, impressionist nature of the piece … I sought to provide a comfortable performance environment for the singer. My lyrics integrate words whose open vowel sounds suit the voice ... The piano gives the singer pitches at every entrance … [and] rubato indications allow the singer delicate rhythmic and interpretive flexibility.” Music Played in Today's Program Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964) –Twilight Butterfly (Yvonne Redman, soprano; Julie Gunn, piano) Nimbus 6306

Also in the news: Family of Park Ridge boy seek criminal charges against Chicago cop; Ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months in federal prison for bank fraud; Brookfield police arrest woman who allegedly called in threats Brookfield zoo guests; Ravinia Festival cancels all concerts and shows through July 10 in the wake of Highland Park shooting; and much more. 

Also in the news: Family of Park Ridge boy seek criminal charges against Chicago cop; Ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months in federal prison for bank fraud; Brookfield police arrest woman who allegedly called in threats Brookfield zoo guests; Ravinia Festival cancels all concerts and shows through July 10 in the wake of Highland Park shooting; and much more. 

Also in the news: Family of Park Ridge boy seek criminal charges against Chicago cop; Ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months in federal prison for bank fraud; Brookfield police arrest woman who allegedly called in threats Brookfield zoo guests; Ravinia Festival cancels all concerts and shows through July 10 in the wake of Highland Park shooting; and much more. 

Michael Maliakel, lead actor of the Broadway show Aladdin, joins Jerry on the podcast to share his story of growing up South Asian in New Jersey where "never allowed himself to dream of being on Broadway" to how following his passions and dreams to find his way to one of the biggest stages on Broadway.  Meet MichaelMichael Maliakel (Aladdin) made his Broadway debut as Aladdin on Broadway in September 2021. He recently toured the country in the 25th anniversary production of The Phantom of the Opera. His stage credits include the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul u/s), Anything Can Happen: The Songs of Maury Yeston in New York, Other World at the Bucks County Playhouse; Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding at Berkeley Rep; She Loves Me at PlayMakers Rep; and Bernstein's MASS at the Ravinia Festival. He also appeared on “Bull” (CBS) and “FBI” (CBS). "Big thanks to my family, Michael Kirsten, HCKR, & the Tara Rubin team. Sarah – all my love. Look ma, we made it! Representation matters."(Source: Broadway.com)Connect with MichaelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmaliakel/Web: https://aladdinthemusical.com/About Aladdin:Aladdin opened on Broadway to critical acclaim at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014 and quickly established itself as one of the biggest new blockbusters in recent years, breaking 14 New Amsterdam Theatre house records. Worldwide it has welcomed more than 10 million people and grossed over $1 billion. By the end of 2021, it will be playing in Holland, Germany and Mexico, in addition to Broadway.Aladdin, adapted from the animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical. Aladdin's journey sweeps audiences into an exciting world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.The animated film Aladdin was released by Disney in 1992 and was a critical and box office smash, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year. The film won the Oscar for Best Original Score and introduced the hit song “A Whole New World,” which won the second of the film's two Academy Awards as Best Original Song. The Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle recording of the tune soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Ravinia Festival is back! Ravinia Festival President and CEO Jeffrey Haydon announces this year's Ravinia Festival lineup with Bruce and Judy. According to a new study, Chicago does not have the best pizza. Bruce and Judy debate the best pizza in the world. The principal of St. Nicholas Cathedral School, Anna Cirrily, tells Bruce and Judy how they are preparing to welcome Ukrainian refugees. The top 10 baby names list came out. Judy wishes she could have named one of her children a different name. Finally, newsman Nick Gale answers all of your home improvement problems.

In this Masters of Storytelling bonus episode, Maya talks to Edward Hodge, Vice President and Creative Director at BRC, about themes discussed in Maya's interview with Emmy award-winning pianist and composer Kris Bowers (Episode 3).   Edward's what some people call a 'technical wizard'. The man with the magic wand, he's often responsible for bringing our shows to life using integrated technical systems, projection mapping, and special effects.    For more information about BRC: https://bit.ly/3B4RDKB   For more information about Edward Hodge: https://bit.ly/3JhtAvt     For more information about the Music Box Experience Center at Ravinia Festival: https://bit.ly/3u0aOCj    For more information about the Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Tours: https://bit.ly/3IgdjFw    Follow BRC on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3a9OJsu 

Monica Ellis from Imani Winds joins the Soundweavers team to chat about their ensemble's origin and the gradual development of their mission over their first several years. She shared about Imani's really interesting experience with having "in-house" composers in the ensemble. We chat about the evolution of their recording process and how they have sought out new ensemble members. And, we speak about the ensemble's new gig as faculty members at the Curtis Institute of Music. Celebrating over two decades of music making, the Grammy nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble's playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Present and future season performances include a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather's migration from the American south to the north, as well as socially conscious music by Andy Akiho, designed to be performed both on the concert stage and in front of immigrant detention centers throughout the country. Imani Winds regularly performs in prominent international concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Hall and the Kimmel Center. Their touring schedule has taken them throughout the Asian continent, Brazil, Australia, England, New Zealand and across Europe. Their national and international presence include performances at chamber music series in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia and Houston. Festival performances include Chamber Music Northwest, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Ravinia Festival, Chautauqua, Banff Centre and Angel Fire. Imani Winds' travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their association with saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, woodwind artist and composer Paquito D'Rivera and pianist and composer Jason Moran. Their ambitious project, "Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!" featured chanteuse René Marie in performances that brought the house down in New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles and St. Louis. In 2016, Imani Winds received their greatest accolade in their 20 years of music making: a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about Imani Winds, please visit their website, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this week's episode, we feature Harry Schildkraut, FCSI, located in Chicago, Illinois.Harry is one of the most highly skilled and well-respected consultants in the foodservice design industry with over 40 years of experience. Harry has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Outstanding Consultant of the Year from MAFASI Region 17 in 2003, President's Citation for Distinguished Service from FCSI, Spes Hominum Award from the National Sanitation Foundation, and the Young Lion of the Year from FES Magazine in 1988. He also holds a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.Key projects have included the new Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium, the new dining pavilion at Ravinia Festival, renovations to the New Orleans Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, and many others.Find out more about Harry at: http://www.s2oconsultants.net/harry_schildkraut.htm#foodserviceconsultant #fcsi #foodservice #myfcsi

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Anyone Can Whistle but no one can make a short episode in this, our first two part episode at the UCC! Discussing both the 2012 Encores production and the 2005 Ravinia Festival production, we pit some of Broadway's greatest stars against each other comparing performances, production choices, and material omissions. A plethora of ideas pervade the show and our hosts as they discuss Mayoresses, Cookies, and Doctors - oh my! Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Into the Woods; specifically, the Fiasco Theatre production's performance from July 27th, 2014! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

Anyone Can Whistle but no one can make a short episode in this, our first two part episode at the UCC! Discussing both the 2012 Encores production and the 2005 Ravinia Festival production, we pit some of Broadway's greatest stars against each other comparing performances, production choices, and material omissions. A plethora of ideas pervade the show and our hosts as they discuss Mayoresses, Cookies, and Doctors - oh my! Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Into the Woods; specifically, the Fiasco Theatre production's performance from July 27th, 2014! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

Joshua and Dan find themselves at a rare critical crossroads discussing the Broadway production of Something Rotten. As our hosts duel their opinions of the Shakespeare-inspired musical, they go back and forth on the intentions of the show, the dangers of referential humour, and Dan introduces a new take on the pronunciation of "Christian Borle". Tune in to next week's first-ever two part episode when we discuss two different versions of Anyone Can Whistle; specifically, the Encores production's performance from April 11th 2011 and the Ravinia Festival production's performance from August 2005! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

(S3, EP 5) In this week's episode, I spoke with my old friend Tereza Lee back in July. Tereza is a mother of 3, professional pianist, and a long-time immigration rights activist. Tereza was one of the pioneers of the DREAM movement in the early 2000's when her then-undocumented status inspired US-IL Senator Dick Durbin to sponsor the first DREAM Act proposal in 2001. In this interview, Tereza shared her experiences growing up undocumented, and how her music teacher inspired her to share her story to Senator Durbin. She reminisces back on the struggles of the undocumented movement, but also hopes for this current generation of DACA / undocumented activists. She recently received her doctorate, and talked about her research of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák and his mentorship of Harry Burleigh, one of the earliest African American composers as well as his work with Black and Indigenous music students. We talked about her experiences living in NYC during this Covid-19 era. Hope you get to listen in, and hear her powerful journey! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line representing immigrant empowerment. Get yourself a pin, hoodie or t-shirt and show off your immigrant pride. Visit them at www.lawrenceandargyle.com or on Instagram @lawrenceandargyle or on their Facebook page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio -- Tereza Lee is a pianist “whose touch is exceptionally clear” (—Chicago Sun-Times), who is also a prominent advocate for immigrant rights. She began her performing career at the age of 11, as the pianist at her family's church. At 16, she became the first student from an inner-city school to win first prize in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition, and performed with the C.S.O. She has gone on to perform as a soloist at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall, Barge Music, Lincoln Center and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. She has premiered works by Aaron Jay Kernis, Augusta Read Thomas, Ned Rorem, Josephine Lee, and Kenneth Frazelle. Tereza's role in helping to inspire Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois to introduce the DREAM Act has been documented in The New York Times, PBS, NPR, USA Today, The Economist, NY1, and WNYC. She has been engaged in activism especially on immigration issues, supporting the New York State Liberty Act, the New York State DREAM Act, Greenlight NY and Driver's License For All Campaigns. Tereza recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the Manhattan School of Music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

Ethan plays some songs that he hopes to play in October at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. Songs include CHICAGO (Fred Fisher), STRUTTIN WITH SOME BBQ (Lil Hardin Armstrong) and Al Capone's favorite song: ROSES OF PICARDY (Wood/Weatherly). He and Kate make an unconvincing sales pitch for the Carolina Shout Podcast Club. 

In this special bonus episode of The Forum Podcast, Andrés Tapia (Korn Ferry) answers questions from listeners that attended his popular webinar Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled? About Andrés Tapia (Korn Ferry) Throughout Europe, Asia, North America, and his native Latin America, Mr. Tapia has served clients in shaping their enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion business cases and strategies across industries—including financial, technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government, not-for-profits, and education—with dozens of Global 500 organizations as well as non-US multinationals in Brazil, South Korea, and India. Mr. Tapia, the author of a groundbreaking book, The Inclusion Paradox: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity, as well as the co-author of Auténtico: The Definitive Guide to Latino Career Success. He is a frequently sought-after speaker globally on the topic of diversity and inclusion. He has been published in major dailies throughout the US and Latin America, primarily through his writing for the New America Media wire service as well as on the Huffington Post. He is the recipient of numerous leadership and diversity awards and has served on a number of boards, including currently serving on the editorial board of Diversity Executive Magazine, the corporate advisory board for the Bentley University Center for Women and Business, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), and Ravinia Festival. Mr. Tapia received a bachelor's degree in modern history from Northwestern University in the Chicago area with an emphasis in journalism and political science. He grew up in a bilingual/bicultural home in Lima, Perú. This Podcast is a follow up to our October 24, 2019 webinar, Culture Clash: Can Latino Culture Identity and Corporate Culture Be Reconciled? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fwi/support

The Ravinia Festival is the famous music festival outside Chicago. Its longtime president and CEO is Welz Kauffman – who talks with Jay about his life and work. Kauffman has been in the business since the '80s, encountering the great and the good (and the bad). He has seen changes in American culture, for better or worse. He has his eye on the scene and his finger on the pulse. A bonus fact: He... Source