# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia – Dvořák + Carlos Simon - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Grab your free lawn pass and enjoy the CSO with Marin Alsop playing Dvořák and Carlos Simon live at Ravinia!About this EventFree Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at RaviniaGet ready for an unforgettable in-person experience under the stars! Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marin Alsop at Ravinia for a stunning evening featuring the works of Dvořák and Carlos Simon. Bring your friends, grab a blanket, and enjoy world-class music in a relaxed outdoor setting. Don't miss out on this fantastic night of classical vibes and great company!Thanks to our generous sponsor MAHA, we are offering a limited number of free lawn tickets to one of the summer’s most extraordinary classical concerts. This is a first‑come, first‑served opportunity – perfect for families, youth groups, and anyone wanting to experience world‑class orchestral music under the stars.? Why This Concert MattersThe Performers· Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) – regularly ranked among the top 5 orchestras globally.· Marin Alsop, conductor – a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and the first woman to lead major orchestras in the US, South America, Austria, and Britain.The Program· Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” – a landmark American masterpiece that drew on Indigenous and Black musical traditions, asking what a truly “American” sound could be.· Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass (Midwest premiere, Ravinia co‑commission) – a vibrant fusion of classical music, gospel spirituality, Black Catholic tradition, and spoken word. Simon says: “If this music is done in the right way… it goes straight to you.”This pairing – a 19th‑century search for an American voice alongside a 21st‑century answer – makes for an unforgettable, deeply human evening.---Ticket & Transportation OptionsPlease select the option that works for you. Priority for free lawn tickets will be given to those who can drive (due to very limited Ravinia parking passes).Option Price DetailsFree Lawn Ticket (Drive yourself) $0 You arrange your own transportation. Ravinia charges $45per car for parking – we recommend carpooling.Free Lawn Ticket + School Bus $15/person Round‑trip bus transportation (ages 5+ only). Bus leaves at 4:00 PM; pickup stops will be determined based on signups and will be designed to be reachable for everyone.⚠️ Very limited availability – first come, first served. If you select the bus option, payment of $15 per person will be collected separately (details emailed after registration).---Important Notes· Lawn tickets are general admission – bring a blanket or low lawn chair.· If you no longer need your tickets, please cancel so others can attend.· You will receive your digital lawn tickets via your Ravinia account no more than 10 days before the concert. We’ll send instructions.· Drivers: your $45 parking fee is paid directly to Ravinia (not to us). May change on the event day---Bus Departure & Stops· Departure time: 4:00 PM sharp.· Return: approximately 30 minutes after the concert ends.· Pickup stops: we will survey registrants and choose accessible, reachable stops based on where the group is coming from. Final stop details will be emailed 1 week before the event.---Questions?Contact us at admin@cnpcps.org we’re happy to help.---Reserve Your SpotClick Register to claim your free lawn ticket (first come, first served). Be sure to select whether you will drive or need the bus.? REGISTER NOW ?--- - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland-park/free-lawn-pass-cso-and-marin-alsop-at-ravinia-dvořák-carlos-simon/100001991748702987 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Ravinia Festival - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Highland Park - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Ravinia Festival - **lat**: 42.1583815 - **long**: -87.7758526 - **full address**: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia – Dvořák + Carlos Simon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/68977c593aa0809ca5df085111baccfea66d697a4a01d6c669539592be3ea08f-rimg-w940-h470-dc020204-gmir.jpg?v=1781612584 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia - Dvořak + Carlos Simon being held? - **A:** Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia - Dvořak + Carlos Simon takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia - Dvořak + Carlos Simon? - **A:** Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia - Dvořak + Carlos Simon is organized by CNPCPS. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Lawn Pass: CSO & Marin Alsop at Ravinia - Dvořak + Carlos Simon is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highland Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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