Patty Painter-Wakefield

The cold winter is longest in mid-December when the days have grown short and the northern hemisphere is furthest from the sun. The darkness can bring a sense of peace, quiet, and solitude. Some composers find inspiration in the twinkling stars above or the bright winter moon. Others look to the hope from the changing season. In the midst of the cold months and the holiday season, the winter solstice marks a turning point when the long nights will begin to shorten again on the journey toward spring.

When: Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. By Monika Vischer It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed since Sacred Classics first hit the airwaves on CPR Classical. The show has been called Sing! since 2019 but the inspirational music hasn’t changed. If you’re a long time Sunday morning listener, then we’re kindred spirits. Mark Sheldon started the program in November, 2003 after months of planning. He only hosted the first couple of weeks before succumbing to cancer on December 9, 2003.