Haints, Hollers, and Halloween

Things are getting dark and mysterious at theStoryTown Radio Show on October 27 at the McKinney Center. Celebrate the season with true and chilling stories all about “Haints, Hollers, and Halloween.” Have you ever seen the Wampus Cat wandering the banks of the Nolichucky River? We’ve got tales about that local legend as well as dropped calls, ghostly roommates, and much more.

StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radio show complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, unique commercials, and a musical guest. Joining the cast this month is Katie Hoffman. The Executive Director of Create Appalachia, Katie is also a scholar and performer of traditional Appalachian ballads and a singer/songwriter. Her 2004 CD, Beautiful Day, was produced by Raymond W. McLain and features the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride Band. She was the traditional music producer for a 4-part PBS series entitled Appalachia: A History of Mountains and People. On October 27, she’ll be treating the audience to some traditional murder ballads. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase during the show.

Catch the show at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Center. Tickets are only $10.00 and are available online at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Come on out, if you dare.

The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPR station WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard on the last Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Gary and Sandee Degner, Trivia with Budds, McLeod Organics, Wolfe Development, and the Wild Women of Jonesborough.