Venues
Catch performers throughout the day at the following places.› Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd.› Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St.› Cine-Rama, 100 W. Main St.› Coolidge Park, 150 River St.› The Feed Co. Table & Tavern, 201 W. Main St.› The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St.› Majestic Theater parking lot, 311 Broad St.› Miller Plaza, 850 Market St.› Piano Park, 215 E. Main St.› Riverside Wine & Spirits, 600 Manufacturers Road› Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St.
Did you know?
Make Music Day was founded in 1982 by Jack Lang, then France’s Minister of Culture, and his staff. In France, the day is known as Fête de la Musique, celebrates music and those who make it around the world.
Since its inception in France in 1982, Make Music Day has been celebrated in 700-plus cities in 120 countries. This year, Chattanooga adds its name to the list.
On Tuesday, June 21, area musicians will present more than 70 outdoor performances at venues including Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Cine-Rama, Coolidge Park and Miller Plaza. The idea is to hold the concerts outdoors to take advantage of the extra sunlight of summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Chattanooga is one of 37 U.S. cities planning celebrations of music and music makers. Cities may be represented by individual performers or as a citywide effort. “I had found out about Make Music Day when I was researching stuff to do in Asheville [N.C],” says Taryn Balwinski, director of Make Music Chattanooga.