Ragdale Ring Gala - "Shaw Town" Premiere

ANNOUNCING RAGDALE’S “SHAW TOWN” PREMIERE

A Creative Garden Party That Looks Back into the Future – Saturday June 13

WHAT: The third annual Ragdale Ring Gala honors architect Howard Van Doren Shaw with the first viewing of “Shaw Town,” a contemporary, playful interpretation of Shaw’s original 1912 open-air theater inspired by his work. Guests will meet the people of Shaw Town, an eclectic, eccentric cast of characters encountered in the Ragdale gardens and experience a moveable feast, live performance and auction on stage. The themed event takes its inspiration from the contrasting aesthetics of the elegant Belle Epoque (1890-1919) during which Shaw worked and retro-futuristic Steampunk interpretation of that period. Guests are encouraged to wear fanciful attire, garden-friendly footwear and a wrap for cool evenings.

WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2015

6pm VIP Champagne Reception

7pm Cocktails, Moveable Feast and Creative Encounters

8pm Performance and Auction in the Ragdale Ring

WHERE: Ragdale, 1230 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

WHY: Proceeds of the Gala support Ragdale, the historic artists’ retreat serving more than 150 creative professionals each year located on the country estate of architect Howard Van Doren Shaw.

HOW: Co-chaired by Marci and Ron Holzer, Melanie and S. Michael Rummel with support from Ragdale’s Program and Events Committee.

RAGDALE RING: An annual, international competition for young architects invited to interpret the original 1912 Ragdale Ring garden theatre of Howard Van Doren Shaw. The 2015 winning design is “Shaw Town” by Design With Company, an award-winning Chicago-based architectural collaborative.

TICKETS: $275 VIP ticket includes valet parking, champagne reception and a

commemorative gift

$200 General ticket includes garden party, performances, auction and off-site

parking. Continuous shuttle service offered from Lake Forest parking lot.

For reservations and information, visit www.ragdale.org or contact 847/234-1063.