Make Music Winter
Press
Press Releases: Make Music Winter Announces New Cities and Music-Making Events Across the Nation, December 6, 2022
Nationwide Make Music Winter Returns December 21, November 10, 2022
National Press
“Hollywood Minute,” by Rick Damigella, CNN Entertainment, December 20, 2022
Clatsop County, OR
“Make Music Winter brings solstice delight to Astoria,” Our Coast Magazine, December 14, 2022
“New DIY Music Fest Erupts in N. Oregon Coast’s Astoria for Holidays,” Oregon Coast Beach Connection, December 9, 2022
Denver, CO
“Sixteen Things to Do for Free in Denver This Week,” Westword, December 19, 2022
Elgin, IL
“Winter solstice being ushered in not with a bang but with a gong courtesy of percussion event planned in Elgin,” by Mike Danahey, The Chicago Tribune / Courier-News, December 9, 2022
“Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra to connect with the community on Make Music Winter Day,” by Leigh Hugenberg, Daily Herald, December 14, 2022
“Celebrate Make Music Winter Day With EYSO,” Northern Public Radio WNIJ, November 29, 2022
Gig Harbor, WA
“Harbor Happenings: Winter Make Music Day,” by Charlee Glock-Jackson, Gig Harbor Now, December 20, 2022
La Crosse, WI
“Harmonicas “Make Music” on the winter solstice,” by Roger Staffaroni, News 19 WXOW, December 21, 2022
“Celebrating the winter solstice with harmonica lessons,” News 8 WKBT, December 21, 2022
Montclair, NJ
“Montclair musically celebrates winter and the holidays,” by Sydney Topf, Montclair Local, December 26, 2022
“Experience Music All Over Montclair: Make Music Winter Celebrates Winter Solstice, December 21,” Baristanet, December 13, 2022
“Weekend Family Fun: Holiday Crafts, Winter Festivals, Theater, Santa and More,” by Michelle Longo, Baristanet, December 9, 2022
New London, CT
“New London gets through the longest night of the year with music, joining cities across the globe,” by Ray Hardman, Connecticut Public Radio, December 20, 2022
New York, NY
“Make Music Winter: Plan Your Day Of Musical Parades In Harlem!,” Harlem World, December 15, 2022
Press Releases: Make Music Winter Returns December 21, November 30, 2021
“Hollywood Minute,” CNN Entertainment, December 20, 2021
“Need a Reason to Get Off the Couch This Winter Solstice? Make Music!,” by Laura B. Whitmore, Parade Magazine, December 20, 2021
Columbus, OH
“Whether it’s Santa, Grinch, Griswold or Bailey, it’s all a wonderful life,” by Mike Wagner, Columbus Dispatch, December 23, 2021
La Crosse, WI
“‘4th Street Stage’ launches during ‘Make Music Winter’ day in La Crosse,” WKBT TV, December 21, 2021
“Winter music welcomes in solstice,” by Roger Staffaroni, WXOW TV, December 21, 2021
“Downtown La Crosse music celebration Tuesday, showing off renovated ‘4th Street Stage’,” by Rick Solem, WIZM, December 20, 2021
Macon, GA
“‘Philanthropy with flair’: Macon woman spreads Christmas spirit, singing to homeless,” by Ashton Packer, WGXA, December 21, 2021
“Making Music Winter: How one woman is spreading holiday joy through song,” by Peyton Lewis, WMGT (NBC), December 21, 2021
“Make Music Winter makes some sweet sounds in downtown Macon,” by Alexandria Dorsey, WMAZ 13, December 20, 2021
Montclair, NJ
“Montclair Buzzed with Live Tunes for Make Music Winter (Photos),” by Adam Anik, Montclair Local, December 24, 2021
“The Rodner/Tyler Duo Performing at Trend and DLV Lounge,” Montclair Local, December 16, 2021
“It’ll be an ‘Unsilent Night’ at Make Music Winter in Montclair,” by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena, Montclair Local, December 13, 2021
Muskogee, OK
“Depot District filled with sounds of the holidays,” by Cathy Spaulding, Muskogee Phoenix, December 21, 2021
“‘Make Music Muskogee’ Preparing For Special Christmas Concert,” by Grant Stephens, KOTV 6, December 8, 2021
New York, NY
“Make Music Winter Will be Back on December 21 Throughout New York City,” by Nora Hones, NYS Music, December 20, 2021
“It’s In Queens! (Dec. 17 to Dec. 23),” Queens Gazette, December 15, 2021
“Make Music New York Winter 2021,” NYC Plugged, December 9, 2021
Salem, OR
“PHOTOS: Yule Make Music spreads yuletide in downtown Salem,” by Brian Hayes, Statesman Journal, December 22, 2021
“LIST: Holiday events to supercharge your cheer in the Mid-Valley, Statesman Journal, November 29, 2021
Toledo, OH
“Action News at 11:00pm,” ABC 13, December 21, 2021 (coverage at 15:44)
Press Releases: Make Music Winter Announces Complete Schedule for December 21, December 2, 2020
Make Music Winter Returns on December 21, October 20, 2020
Press Releases: Make Music Winter Announces Updated Schedule For Nationwide Celebration, December 4, 2019
Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide On Saturday, December 21st, October 29, 2019
Make Music Winter To Expand Nationwide This December 21, October 17, 2018
“Solstice Soul Train celebrates the season,” by Jennifer Williams, Fox 5 NY, December 28, 2018
“NY communities participating in outdoor music events,” Associated Press, December 21, 2018
“Favorite Christmas Sounds: The Week in Classical Music,” by Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, December 21, 2018
“Best Things to Do in NYC During Christmas Break, Dec. 21-31,” by Eva Kis, Metro New York, December 21, 2018
“Make Music Winter,” Time Out New York, December 21, 2018
“‘Make Music Winter’ Details December Events with Caroling, Parades,” by Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, December 20, 2018
“5 Classical Music Concerts to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend,” by David Allen, New York Times, December 20, 2018
“N.Y. Today: Here Comes the Darkness,” by Azi Paybarah, New York Times, December 20, 2018
“Plenty to do in and near L.A. in the run-up to Christmas,” by Sara Cagle, Los Angeles Times, December 20, 2018
“From sing-alongs to sweater parties: 22 things to do on S.I. this weekend,” by Victoria Priola, Staten Island Advance, December 20, 2018
“10 Things to Do This Weekend,” by Vanita Salisbury, Grub Street, December 20, 2018
“Bob Fournier and Vincent James at Our Community Cup Dec. 21,” By James M Wurster, Patch (Springfield PA), December 20, 2018
“La parranda navideña se toma El Bronx,” by Francis Rodriguez, El Diario, December 19, 2018
“Celebrate the winter solstice in NYC with one of these musical parades,” by Alexandra Alexa, 6sqft, December 19, 2018
“Saoirse Ronan, Legislating Cannabis, Marin Hinkle, Make Music New York,” All of It with Alison Stewart, WNYC Radio, December 18, 2018
“The Best Things To Do In NYC This Week,” by Oriana Leckert, Gothamist, December 18, 2018
“Make Music Winter: Celebrate The Winter Solstice In Brooklyn,” by Pamela Wong, Bklyner, December 18, 2018
“Make Music Winter brings music to the streets,” by Azaria Podplesky, Associated Press, December 17, 2018
“Make Music Winter,” Pittsburgh City Paper, December 17, 2018
“Yule Make Music Winter Solstice Celebration,” Salem Weekly News, December 17, 2018
“Make Music Hartford celebrating winter solstice with parade, concerts, drink specials at area bars,” by Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, December 17, 2018
“Make Music Winter brings music to the streets,” by Azaria Podplesky, The Spokesman-Review, December 17, 2018
“Make Music Winter returns on Friday, December 21,” by Jennifer Khedaroo, Queens Examiner, December 12, 2018
“Make Music New York spreads holiday cheer across the city,” by Tammy Scileppi, Queens Times Ledger, December 11, 2018
“Fermented: Winter Solstice Pub Crawl,” by Mark Griswold, iCVR Radio (Chester CT), December 11, 2018
“Family Parade, Live Performances and More! Montclair Make Music Day Presents Winter Solstice Events,” Baristanet, December 10, 2018
“The Holidays in New York City: An Event Guide,” by Joshua Barone, The New York Times, December 6, 2018
“Music Festival Marches On,” by Raelynn Sheridan, Alaska Beyond, December 2018
“Make Music Hartford Winter Edition,” Connecticut Lifestyles, December 10, 2018
“Everything You Absolutely Must Do in NYC This Winter,” by Kyler Alvord, Ruby Anderson, and Alex Erdekian, Thrillist, December 5, 2018
“The Best Free Events for Kids & Families This Month,” by Yuliya Geikhman, Red Tricycle, December 3, 2018
“Every Festive, Fun and Foodie Thing to Do Between Now and New Year’s,” by Carolyn Kuang-Chen Stanley, PureWow, December 3, 2018
“Long Beach Holiday Season,” Southern California Life Magazine, November 26, 2018
“Best Things to Do with NYC Kids: December GoList,” by Maureen Wilkey, Mommy Poppins, November 25, 2018
“Tilted Axes: How to Create a Mobile Electric Guitar Orchestra and Make it Sound Good,” by David Slavković, Ultimate-Guitar.com, November 17, 2018
Press Release: Make Music Winter 2017 Announces Full Schedule, December 5, 2017
“Sprawling Across New York, a Solstice Music Marathon,” by Zachary Woolfe, Anthony Tommasini, Joshua Barone, and James R. Oestreich, New York Times, December 22, 2017
“New York Today: The Year in (Good) News,” by Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, December 21, 2017
“‘Making music in Montclair’ to open winter,” by Ricardo Kaulessar, NorthJersey.com, December 19, 2017
“Performers Make Music In The Streets,” NY1 News, December 21, 2017
“8 festive things to do in NYC on Christmas weekend,” by T. Michelle Murphy, Metro New York, December 21, 2017
“The five best free things to do in NYC this week,” Time Out New York, December 20, 2017
“Editor’s Arts and Culture Picks Monday–Wednesday (Dec. 18–20),” Flavorpill, December 18, 2017
“What to Do in New York This December: Tree Lighting Skate-tacular & Hip Hop Nutcracker,” by Katherine Martinelli, AFAR, November 29, 2017
“18 great things to do this weekend,” Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2017
“11 epic things to do with kids before the New Year!,” by Allie Early, Time Out New York Kids, November 21, 2017
“Best Things to Do with NYC Kids: December GoList,” by Maureen Dempsey, Mommy Poppins, November 26, 2017
“Take part in a jazz parade through Kew Gardens during Make Music Winter on Dec. 21,” by Emily Davenport, QNS.com, December 14, 2017
“Five things to do in Brooklyn, Dec. 15–21,” Brooklyn Paper, December 15, 2017
“Winter Music Events Brighten Up Tomorrow’s Solstice,” by Paul Stremple, Bklyner, December 20, 2017
“Thursday: Put On Your Headlamps and Make a Singing Pilgrimage Through Riverside Park,” West Side Rag, December 19, 2017
“In Make Music Winter, Critics Find Their Inner Yodelers And Pilgrims,” by Corrina da Fonseca-Wollheim, Vivien Schweitzer & Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, December 22, 2015
“NYC Event Marks Winter Solstice With Music Parades,” by Deepti Hajela, Associated Press, December 19, 2014
“In SoHo, the Buildings Become Drums,” by Andy Battaglia, Wall Street Journal, December 19, 2014
“Ride Along with Blink, A Composition For Bicycle Bells,” by Araby Williams, Wall Street Journal, December 23, 2013
“A Romp, Meant to Ring in the Cold, Feels Like Spring,” by Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, December 22, 2013
“On a Solstice, Music Can Pop Up Anywhere,” by Daniel J. Wakin, Anthony Tommasini, Zachary Woolfe, and Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, December 23, 2012
“All Across the City, Coming Together to Make Joyful Noise,” by Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, December 19, 2012 [LINK]
“Marching to Their Own Drummers,” by Daniel J. Wakin, Anthony Tommasini, Zachary Woolfe, Allan Kozinn, and Steve Smith, New York Times, December 23, 2011