'He was the person that everybody looked forward to, you know, and there's a reason for that. It's not just about talent. It's about making people feel good.'
A sweet look back at one of the many times as Ravinia crowds serenaded singer Tony Bennett on his birthday.Bennett remains the performer most associated with the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, appearing more than 40 times.
Pullia said Bennett was a true gentleman who called Ravinia one of his favorites, performing to sell-out crowds with multiple generations of fans making up the audience.
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