Upcoming Events


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  • Alton Chung Matinee Show

    Recurring
    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Japanese-Korean storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung grew up with the stories, superstitions, and the magic of the Hawaiian Islands. This gives him a unique perspective when telling stories of Hawaii, of WWII Japanese-Americans, and Asian folktales. His finely spun stories, rooted in a very unique culture and a one-of-a kind perspective, are delivered with a deep sense

    $14
  • ISC Matinee Show – Bill Harley

    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Bill Harley is a songwriter, storyteller, author, performing, and recording artist. Recipient of two Grammy awards, Harley uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of American life. With over thirty-five award-winning recordings and numerous books to his credit, his work honors the universal joys and hardships that we all share. Harley

    $14
  • ISC Matinee Show – Bill Harley

    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Bill Harley is a songwriter, storyteller, author, performing, and recording artist. Recipient of two Grammy awards, Harley uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of American life. With over thirty-five award-winning recordings and numerous books to his credit, his work honors the universal joys and hardships that we all share. Harley

    $14
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with Tim Lowry

    Recurring
    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Tim Lowry December 1, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Join Lowry for his beloved show, Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, as he brings to life the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future along with Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Ages 10 and up. Refreshments follow the show.

  • Jingle Tales & Tunes with Regi Carpenter, Andy Irwin, and Bil Lepp

    Recurring
    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Jingle Tales & Tunes with Regi Carpenter, Andy Irwin, and Bil Lepp In-Person: Wednesday-Friday, December 6-8 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Virtually: December 8-11 Bil, Regi, and Andy return with a new holiday variety show, featuring stories, music, and family fun. Ages 10 and up. Refreshments follow the show. Get Your Tickets Here This virtual

  • Storytelling Live! W/ Bil Lepp

    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Bil Lepp Season Preview - Thu 4/18 2 pm $15.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

  • Storytelling Live! W/ Bil Lepp

    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Bil Lepp Season Preview - Thu 4/18 2 pm $15.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

  • National Storytelling Festival

    Downtown Jonesborough 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    Every October since 1973, thousands of travelers have visited Tennessee’s oldest town. They come for one purpose–to hear stories and to tell them at the National Storytelling Festival. This celebration of America’s rich and varied storytelling tradition, the oldest and most respected gathering anywhere in America devoted to storytelling, has in turn spawned a national

  • High Country Holidays

    Recurring
    International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States

    This holiday season, we're offering two special encore series to close out the 2024 season of Storytelling Live. The first is an exclusive show with Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth, whose music and stories will launch the holiday season. Join us Friday, December 6th, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. High Country Holidays with Michael