One of the great things about living in the Chicagoland area, as I'm sure some of my readers can attest, is living close enough to the city to take advantage of all of their cool stuff! One such example is the locally-famous Ravinia Park, located in Highland Park (for those who aren't from the area), which I had heard about for years but never visited.
This past Tuesday, I finally got my chance. One Republic was in town, and I headed out with friends to see them perform. They were actually pretty good live, which is more than some bands can say, and the lead singer had a good sense of humor. It was a double-first for me: first time in Ravinia and first time at anything resembling a concert. And obviously, as I am writing about it now, it was lots of fun!
For those of you who haven't been to Ravinia, I would really recommend it. It isn't a concert or even a music festival in the traditional sense... Only about 5% of the people there that night were actually seated in the pavilion where you could see the band perform. For the rest of us (those not willing to spend $100 or more for seats), there were speakers scattered throughout the park grounds, and the experience was more like some kind of lawn party than a concert.
Now, if you haven't been and ever do go to Ravinia, you really do need to bring snacks. They let you bring food in (but don't try alcohol! They check bags at the door), and eating with friends while listening to music is really the whole point. However, you do not have to go as heavy-duty as some of the people we saw. Wooden tables and real glassware were popular accessories for this event, but only for the kind of people who take themselves too seriously. All you really need are some blankets and a few good snacks, and you've got yourself a summer night. That's why, if you're ever looking for a different way to spend a summer evening, and whether you've been before or never in your life, Ravinia makes a great choice for summer fun.
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