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Clef Notes — June 2023

OC Members

Although the 2022/23 Season is coming to a close, June is still packed with OC flagship events and further opportunities to connect with OC members. Clear your calendar for the OC end-of-season party on June 16, and gather a group to enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals like Ravinia, the Joffrey for All Celebration and Concert for Chicago. Whether you can join us for one or all of our upcoming events, we look forward to seeing you!

2023/24 Membership Now Open

Registration for the Overture Council's 2023/24 Season is now open! Anyone who joins or renews a membership between now and the end-of-season party will be entered into a raffle for a free pair of CSO tickets!

Looking to take your membership to the next level? Join OC Luxe. This premium membership level features additional benefits, including free Soundpost tickets! 


June Member Spotlight: Eric Rubio

In our new spotlight segment, we'll feature a different OC member each month, starting with longtime member Eric Rubio. Eric has been an OC member for nearly 10 years, since his first season in 2013/14. He has stayed with the OC even after a move to Arlington, Virginia, where he works in arts and non-profit management. His favorite piece is Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, and his favorite OC event was the Back to the Future Afterparty in 2016. Eric’s hottest take is that NYC is overrated (though he will be hearing the CSO at Carnegie Hall) — he would choose Chicago over NYC any day of the week! Thanks for the submission, Eric, and we hope to see you (virtually!) at an upcoming event.

If you’d like to be featured in a future Member Spotlight, please fill out your information using this form

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Community Spotlight: Summer at Ravinia!

Ravinia, North America's oldest music festival, presents a large variety of diverse musical events throughout the summer. These concerts run the gamut from Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend to the annual summer residency of the nation's finest orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The 36-acre park is nestled in a gently wooded area that makes it an enchanting place to experience music.

This summer, Ravinia Chief Conductor Marin Alsop leads the CSO in seven dynamic programs, including the can’t-miss drama of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and a specially expanded presentation of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Click on the link below to learn more about and purchase tickets for Ravinia’s 2023 season!


Upcoming OC Events

OC End of Season Party

End-of-Season Party
June 16 at 6:30 PM
Richard and Helen Thomas Club

Join us tonight as we celebrate the incredible achievements of the Overture Council's 2022/23 Season and toast the bright future ahead! Don't miss this opportunity to take in the breathtaking views from Symphony Center's 9th-floor Richard and Helen Thomas Club balcony as we eat, drink and recap some of our favorite season highlights.

Hit the RSVP button below to secure your spot today. Members are welcome to bring a guest.


Joffrey for All Celebration
June 25 at 5:30 PM
Millennium Park

Join Generation J and the Joffrey Ballet on Sunday, June 25 for a free public performance in Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion. Created as a gift to all Chicagoans and the first event of its kind, the Joffrey for All Celebration will feature performances by Joffrey Company Artists, the Joffrey Academy of Dance and students from the Joffrey community engagement programs, plus a few other surprises!


Concert for Chicago

Concert for Chicago
June 27 at 6:30 PM
Millennium Park

Celebrate Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti’s remarkable tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at this free concert in Millennium Park. Enjoy performances of the heartfelt Andante moderato, written by longtime Chicago resident Florence Price, and Tchaikovsky’s exhilarating Fifth Symphony as the CSO closes the 2022/23 Season in style. This is a free event, and no tickets are required. Entrances and security lines open at 5:00 p.m. Plan to arrive early for this popular event!

We'll also be organizing an OC member meet-up around the concert. Stand by for more details!


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