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With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer

The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend.

Updated July 14, 2026 Source: The New York Times 1 min read

With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer — The New York Times

The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend.

Source: The New York Times

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