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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Halloween Haunts & Happenings
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Jonesborough on October 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for Main Street Halloween Haunts & Happenings. Walk around downtown trick-or-treating at various stops that highlight local businesses in Downtown Jonesborough. \n  \nYou can also enjoy activities and games along the way. In Jimmy Neil Smith Park\, behind the International Storytelling Center\, complete spooky missions with Haunted Laser Tag provided by Paradise Acres. Come and enjoy all the witchy fun by meeting the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus in the Christopher Taylor Cabin\, brought to you by Enchanted Experience from JRT. DJ Love will be mixing some spooky tunes throughout the evening in front of the courthouse. \n  \nCome see if you have the best Halloween costume in our Food City of Jonesborough Costume Contest. Starting at 7 p.m.\, numerous age categories\, including a group category\, will be judged and 1st and 2nd place winners will receive awesome prizes. \n  \nMake sure to stop by the International Storytelling Center for free face painting and a free Halloween craft provided by the McKinney Center. You can also visit the McKinney Center at 103 Franklin Avenue\, from 5 to 8 p.m.\, to check out spooky artwork at the Halloween Haunts & Happenings Art Exhibit that will be on display until November 1. \n  \nDon’t forget to check out all the carved pumpkins lining Main Street from The Great Jonesborough Pumpkin Party. They will be on display from October 29 through Friday\, October 31. \n  \nFor more information on Halloween Haunts & Happenings and other Halloween events in Jonesborough this month\, please visit JBOHalloween.com \n  \n##### \n  \nAbout Main Street Jonesborough: The Main Street Jonesborough Program is a community effort to preserve and promote the heart of the community\, which is our downtown.  Together we unify the downtown historic district by creating an attractive destination in which businesses prosper\, the community benefits and residents and visitors enjoy a quality experience. \n  \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-halloween-haunts-happenings-3/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Jonesborough is excited to host the annual lighted nighttime Christmas Parade on Saturday\, December 9 at 6 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough.\n\nFolks of all ages will gather along Boone and Main Streets in anticipation of the arrival of floats\, bands\, classic cars\, dancers and Santa Claus as they make their way downtown. This year’s theme is “Spirit of Christmas”.\n\nAs one of the only nighttime parades in the area\, Jonesborough takes advantage of the beautiful small-town setting in the downtown area as the setting stage for the event.\n\nTo register\, go to jonesboroughtn.org. Entry deadline is Tuesday\, December 5. Incorporation of live music and lights is highly encouraged for all participants.\n\nCash prizes will be awarded to 4 entries: Eagle Award – $200\, Mayor’s Award – $150\, Schubert Club Award – $100 and Jonesborough Kiwanis Award – $100. Donations for the Jonesborough Food Pantry are encouraged from participants and can be dropped off at Jonesborough Town Hall\, located at 123 Boone Street.\n\nQuestions about the parade or entry application can be directed to Rachel Conger at rachelc@jonesboroughtn.org or 423.791.3869.\n\n###\n\nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.\n\n…
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-christmas-parade-6/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car/Bike Shows,Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chocolate Fest
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host the eighth annual Chocolate Fest as a two-day festival on Friday\, February 10 through Saturday\, February 11. \nDates and times include Friday\, February 10\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday\, February 11\, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. \nTickets will be sold in packs of 10 for $20 and need to be purchased in advance. Early ticket pick-up will begin Monday\, February 6 through Thursday\, February 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All check-in and pick up will take place at the Jonesborough Visitors Center\, located on 117 Boone Street. \nOne ticket equals one chocolate treat. At check-in attendees will receive a bag to carry chocolates in\, chocolate tasting tickets and a list of chocolate stops. All chocolates are individually packaged. Tickets are only good for the specific time period purchased. Throughout the event attendees can also enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment. \nAttendees will stroll through downtown Jonesborough and pickup chocolate treats provided by Jonesborough small businesses. \nChocolate Fest will include a cake walk. This will take place several times during the event at the Jonesborough Visitors Center. \nJAMSA will offer a special ticket for patrons over 21 called Chocolate After Dark on Friday\, February 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to purchase this ticket option in addition and will have access up to 5 beverage tasting stops for $15 in participating downtown businesses. \nJAMSA is operated by volunteers\, consisting of local business owners and community members. The organization focuses on promoting and serving local merchants as well as the growth of Jonesborough as a whole. Chocolate Fest is one of the ways JAMSA supports locally owned businesses. The funds raised from Chocolate Fest supports Jonesborough’s small businesses and the community. \nChocolate Fest will take place rain\, snow or shine. \nVisit JBOChocolateFest.com for more information and to purchase tickets. \n### \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information. \n…
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/8th-annual-chocolate-fest/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220704
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee’s Oldest Town is excited to host the 2022 Jonesborough Days Festival on July 2 and July 3. This event includes family activities\, live music\, handmade local crafts\, a patriotic parade and fireworks. \n  \nAdmission to the festival is free and open to the public. The festival hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday\, July 2 and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday\, July 3. The festival begins Saturday\, July 2 at 10 a.m. with a parade to kick off the festivities. Activities\, music\, contests and more will continue throughout the weekend. The fireworks display starts at 10 p.m. on Sunday\, July 3 to wrap up the celebration. \n\nThe festival is voted as one of the top events in the southeast and is known for its community patriotism and nostalgic atmosphere. Pre-events are planned this year including a Kick-Off Dinner on Thursday\, June 30 starting at 6 p.m. with a low county shrimp boil and entertainment. Tickets for the festival fundraiser will be on sale on JonesboroughDays.com starting Wednesday\, June 1. On Friday\, July 1\, Wetlands Water Park will host Jonesborough Days Pool Party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. \n\nDuring the festival there will be various entertainment and activities taking place throughout the historic district on both days. Doc’s Front Porch will feature a variety of storytellers and musicians on the International Storytelling Center Plaza during the day. The Main Stage will feature entertainment each evening. \n\nChildren will have many activities to do in Discovery Park on Saturday and Sunday located on the lawn of Central Christian Church. Discovery Park will offer various activities for children and their families including McKinney Center Art activities\, mining for gems hosted by The Crystal Raven\, sprinklers and more. Heritage Games will also be hosted by the Heritage Alliance in front of the Christopher Taylor Cabin. \n\nThe festival will conclude on Sunday\, July 3 at 10 p.m. with a fireworks display. Viewing of the show can be seen throughout the town limits. Electric 94.9 will air music synced with the fireworks show. \n\nParking is available at the Jonesborough Middle School for $5 per car and a free shuttle will run all weekend long. For a complete event schedule\, tickets or more information about Jonesborough Days\, call 423.753.1010 or visit JonesboroughDays.com. This year’s festival sponsors include BrightRidge\, First Tennessee Foundation and Food City. \n\n### \n\nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-days-festival-4/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Concerts,Farmer's Markets,Featured,Food/Drink,General,Historical Events,Music,Shopping,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Jonesborough and the Tree and Townscape Board will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting and distribution event on Friday\, April 22 at 10 a.m. at the future Jonesborough School site\, located at 720 North Cherokee Street. A River Birch will be planted to commemorate the event. \n\nAttendees are asked to park along Thompson Meadow Lane\, along the south side of the school site. \n\n“Arbor Day gives us a chance to appreciate all that trees do for our communities\,” said Matt Townsend\, parks & recreation director for the Town of Jonesborough. “The Town is focused on preserving the trees in our community as well as planting new ones to be enjoyed by future generations.” \n\nThe Town of Jonesborough will also celebrate 18 years of Tree City USA status. A Tree City USA community achieves Tree City USA designation by meeting four standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department\, having a community tree ordinance\, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day. \n\n### \n\nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-arbor-day-celebration-4/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Ghoulish Goodies Trick-Or-Treating
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough hosts trick-or-treating event\, Ghoulish Goodies \n  \nThe Washington County Library has teamed up with the Jonesborough community for a second year to bring back Ghoulish Goodies\, a month long trick-or-treating event in downtown Jonesborough. \n\nParticipating businesses in downtown Jonesborough will have codes displayed in their windows​\, and these codes will be changed every Wednesday through October 24. Each code​equals a specific prize\, ranging from handfuls of candy\, full-sized candy bars ​or digital raffle tickets for giveaways. \n\nPrize pick up will be October 25 to October 29 at the Washington County Library. Hours to pick up start at 10 a.m. each day until the library closes. The library closes at 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays\, and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays and Fridays. The library closes at 2 p.m. on Saturdays\, as well. \n\nFor more information about registering for this event or other upcoming Jonesborough events\, go to JBOHalloween.com. Participants will need to download the Beanstack app. The app ​is available for both iOS and Android devices. Registration is free and open until October 17. \n\nThis event is free and open to all ages. \n\nFor questions\, please contact Allen McCumber at amccumber@wclibrarytn.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/ghoulish-goodies-trick-or-treating/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Ghoulish Goodies
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Jonesborough is preparing for different Halloween events in the month of October including ​Ghoulish Goodies\, Jack-o-lantern Drive Thru and a Drive-In movie featuring “Disney’s Hocus Pocus”. ​  \nGhoulish Goodies \nThe Washington County Library has teamed up with the Jonesborough community for a second year to bring a virtual ​trick-or-treating alternative to the Haunts and Happenings event. \nParticipating businesses in Historic Jonesborough will have QR codes displayed in their windows​\, these codes will be changed every Wednesday from October 4 ​to October 24. Each code ​equals a specific prize\, ranging from handfuls of candy\, full-sized candy bars ​or digital raffle tickets for giveaways. Prize pick up will be October 25 to October 29. \nIn order to participate\, please visit the Beanstack website and register. The Beanstack app ​is also available for both iOS and Android devices. Registration will start September 20 and will last until October 17\, the end of the second week. \nThis event is free and open to all ages.For questions\, please contact Allen McCumber at amccumber@wclibrarytn.org. \n \n  \n  \n​ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-to-host-series-of-halloween-events/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: 24th Annual Garden Gala (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s 24th Annual Garden Gala Transitions to Virtual Garden Tour \nThis year you will have the opportunity to virtually browse around a few of the most elegant gardens in Historic Jonesborough. Steal some landscaping ideas to use at home after your watch the Virtual Tour\, which will debut on Saturday\, June 6th at 10 a.m. The virtual garden tour can be found by searching Jonesborough Hidden Gardens on Facebook. \n\nFor the past 23 years\, the Jonesborough Garden Gala has showcased some of the most exclusive gardens hidden in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. Due to the global pandemic\, the hosts of the event\, the Schubert Club of Jonesborough and the Tuesday Garden Club\, decided to shift to a virtual platform. Now you can make the most of your sofa-surfing with your feet up and a cup of tea in hand as you take a visual journey through some of the most impressive gardens in Tennessee’s most historic town. \n\nThis charity event is hosted by the Schubert Club\, the Tuesday Garden Club and is supported by the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardener Association. The Schubert Club of Jonesborough uses the money received from the Garden Gala to support several community organizations and projects. The Tuesday Garden Club has evolved over the past eight decades into a dedicated group of people interested in gardening education and promoting good stewardship of natural resources within the Washington County & Jonesborough community. \n\nFor more information about the Virtual Garden Tour\, please contact Virginia Mattie\, president of the Shubert Club\, at 423.557.1200 or Dona Lewis at 423.677.3819. You can also visit the Jonesborough Hidden Gardens Facebook page.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-24th-annual-garden-gala-virtual/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Festivals,General,Outdoors,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Roaring Twenties Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Historic Jonesborough Dance Society to Host Roaring Twenties Contra Dance \nThe Historic Jonesborough Dance Society welcomes the  “Riverdale” contra dance band from Knoxville. They will perform at the Jonesborough Visitors Center\, 117 Boone Street on January 18\, 2020 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The dance will be led by caller\, Nick Boulet\, from Greensboro\, NC. Admission to the dance is $7\, $5 for members and full time students. A workshop for new dancers will begin at 7:30 p.m. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught by the caller. \n\nThe roaring twenties were a decadent historical heyday. Flappers\, gangsters\, and bootleggers reveled in secret behind the closed doors of the speakeasies that littered the American landscape during prohibition. The atmosphere was sensual and electric. Underground clubs pulsed with ragtime and the music of Cab Calloway\, Al Jolson\, and Louis Armstrong. Women adorned in feathered headwear\, pearls\, and Mary Janes kicked up the fringes of their glimmering dresses as they danced. Men in pinstripes and pencil-thin mustaches sipped cocktails and smoked fine cigars in spite of nationwide alcohol bans.  “While we will only be serving “mocktails” (alcohol free) and will not be smoking fine cigars\, the room will be decorated in period style by our artistic director\, Dana Kay Kehs.  Dana will use her creative magic to set the tone for the dance party”\, adds David Wiley\, President of the Historic Jonesborough Dance Society.  There will be snacks\, door prizes\, a photo booth and a swing dance lesson at the 9:00 p.m. break.  Period dress is encouraged but not required. \n\nRiverdale is a high-energy father-son duo featuring Nick Shoemaker on the nyckelharpa and Ed Shoemaker on the baritone guitar. With a repertoire of tunes from Ireland\, Scotland\, Cape Breton\, Quebec\, New England\, Sweden\, and the Southern Appalachians\, Riverdale offers a little something for everyone! \n\nRiverdale comes to us from Knoxville\, TN.  The name Riverdale comes from a small community along the French Broad River where the Shoemaker family has lived for quite some time. Riverdale started playing for Contra Dances about 2 years ago. Nick plays a version of the nyckelharpa known as a fiddleharpa. A fiddleharpa is a variation on the Swedish Nyckelharpa; a stringed instrument dating back to the fourteenth century. It consists of sixteen total strings: four are bowed\, and twelve are resonant. A keybox is used in place of the fretboard\, with keys in half-step intervals. \n\nUnlike the traditional nyckelharpa\, a fiddleharpa has four rows of keys and is tuned like a violin (G-D-A-E). This expands the range and allows fiddle players to maintain familiar finger patterns. Fiddleharpas are rare\, even in Sweden\, and they are nearly non-existent in the United States\, with numbers barely reaching double-digits. Nevertheless\, it is a beautiful-sounding instrument with plenty of untapped potential. \n\nThe term fiddleharpa is actually a bit redundant. Nyckelharpa translates roughly to “key fiddle” in English. That makes fiddleharpa a “fiddle fiddle” in its most literal translation. Nevertheless\, the term has stuck and 4-row harpas with fiddle tuning have become known as fiddleharpas. For discussion purposes\, it is correct to refer to all of these instruments as nyckelharpas. \n\nNick Boulet began dancing in Knoxville in the 1980s and calling in the 1990s. He has called in Knoxville\, Chattanooga\, Nashville\, Dayton\, TN\, Damascus VA\, Greensboro\, NC\, Winston-Salem NC\, Berea KY\, Huntsville AL\, as well as Jonesborough\, TN. He is known for dances that he has written like “Warmin’ Up The Car.” He loves to dance and calls dances that keep the energy up. He invites all to come on out and dance! \n\nContra dancing is a traditional form of American folk dance that evolved from the long ways country dances popular in English society centuries ago.  Contra dance communities now thrive all over the country.  There are websites that can direct you to contra dances in most states.  The modern contra dances provide dancers of all ages and experience levels with the opportunity to smile\, move\, connect\, flirt and create an evening of dance nirvana with each other.  No previous dance experience is necessary.  No fancy footwork is required.  If you can walk and count to eight\, you can contra dance! \nContra dances are community events.  At almost any contra you will find people of all ages and all dance skill levels\, from young to old\, beginner to expert.  Contra dancers form a very open and welcoming group of people.  You can come alone or with others since it is a tradition to dance with a variety of partners throughout the night.  It is perfectly acceptable for either a man or a woman to ask someone to dance.  It’s a great way to make friends with someone they haven’t met before. You will find contra dancing a great way to make new friends. \n\nFor more information\, please visit www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org or call dance coordinator\, David Wiley at 423.534.8879.   Come and join the fun.  You don’t have to be a skilled dancers.  Remember the phrase “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.  Get in the game of life”   Learn to dance and be a part of our community.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-roaring-twenties-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Third Thursdays \nMain Street Jonesborough’s next Third Thursday will take place on July 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. Discover unique finds at the many shops\, explore museums and grab dinner or a tasty treat from one of the eateries or confectionaries. This family-friendly and open-to-the-public event takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. throughout Downtown Jonesborough. \nThis month you’ll have the chance to score FREE tickets to the Johnson City Cardinals Baseball game during Third Thursday. The first few to purchase any item from a participating merchant will receive one free ticket. Your second way to win is by taking part in the scavenger hunt. Clues will be listed on Main Street Jonesborough Facebook Page to help you find the tickets scattered throughout Jonesborough. The scavenger hunt kicks off during Third Thursday but will continue until all tickets have been found. \nOther festivities include Boone Street Market’s Thursday Burger Night\, live music\, and extended hours until 8 p.m. for both shopping and dining. The Corner Cup will be offering their delicious root beer and coffee floats. Gabriel’s Christmas will be offering a free ornament with a $25 purchase plus other deals and steals happening at multiple locations. Take part in a Town Tour through downtown Jonesborough with the Heritage Alliance taking place at 7:00 p.m. To check in for the tour\, go to the Chester Inn Museum located on Main Street. If you’re up for a double dose of history\, enjoy History Happy Hour at the Chester Inn Museum from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. \nFor more information\, please call The Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010 or visit Main Street Jonesborough on Facebook. 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-third-thursday/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Food/Drink,General,Historical Events,Music,Shopping,Storytelling
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20181108T150504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T150504Z
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SUMMARY:A Victorian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Can you imagine life more than a hundred years ago? In our lifetimes\, technology has boomed\, information travels faster than transportation and if we can want it\, many of us can have it. And for some\, Christmas becomes the fastest\, and in many instances\, the most hectic of times. \n  \nBut there is a way to slow things down\, at least for an evening and savor the Holiday season. Many of our most cherished Christmas traditions have their origin in the Victorian era. Christmas trees\, Christmas cards\, Holiday parties\, even the purchase of gifts all date back to the time of Queen Victoria. The advance of the Industrial Revolution made the commercialization of Christmas possible\, certainly\, but the wealth it generated also helped to create the middle class who for the first time were able to take a couple of days off of work\,  visit family\, enjoy fellowship and embrace the spirit of the time. \n  \nAs many of the Christmas traditions we love have their origins in the Victorian Era\, what better place to enjoy them than in Historic Jonesborough’s Victorian setting?  The Colors of Christmas Holiday Dinner highlights these traditions\, featuring some of Jonesborough’s most historic buildings\, costumed interpreters\, and an elegant meal. \nThe Colors of Christmas Holiday Dinner kicks off the Holiday Season in style. In Jonesborough\, the Colors of Christmas is all about experiencing a Victorian Style Christmas celebration\, just right for family and friends. Mantles are draped in freshly cut greenery; fruit\, feathers and garland lend color and cheer.  An entire team of volunteers spend months researching décor and work for days to craft just the right touches to enhance the Holiday mood. \n  \nRooms are decorated just as they would have been a hundred years ago with boughs of holly\, cedar trees\, and fresh cut greens of all sorts. Garlands are hand crafted together from spruce\, hemlock\, magnolia\, nandina\, ivy\, and many more of nature’s winter gems. Stringed cranberries provide pops of colors on the mantels\, as do bushels of berries tucked in here and there amongst the greens. A long standing symbol of good cheer\, human warmth and family affection\, the pineapple sets at the center of the mantel\, letting all who enter the dwelling know they are welcome. The cedar tree stands watch in the corner\, draped with popcorn garlands and filled with an array of ornaments. \n  \nIn the Victorian era\, many ornaments were handmade from fabric\, wood\, and other such materials. Paper chains adorned trees and hearth alike. Store bought ornaments were available\, though\, and quickly began to fill trees with their blown glass elegance. Glass ornaments could be purchased at a local store or ordered through a catalog. The same could be said of Christmas presents. Many were handmade\, but companies like Sears & Roebuck distributed toys from their catalogs across the nation. Presents were kept under the tree\, but many were also tucked inside the tree\, a surprise to be discovered through treasure hunt on Christmas day. \n  \nChristmas cards were also tucked into trees and displayed throughout the house. Another key element of a Victorian Christmas tree was the live candles\, flickering on the boughs. Many families did not put up their tree until Christmas Eve\, but the danger of live flame on a freshly cut tree remained. This is a tradition we leave in the past\, but the decorated cedar still stands proudly in the corner of the room\, ready to participate in the merriment. \n  \nHoliday parties\, as made popular by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, featured fun and frivolity. There were parties for specific age groups\, such as children and young adults. The most popular of all were family parties with guests of all ages. These parties centered on food and entertainment. They usually included music and often times games. The parties were about connection\, a celebration of family and friends. These parties were also a great opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances. Celebrations typically continued from Christmas Day through the Twelve Days of Christmas\, ending with the celebration of the Epiphany in early January. \n  \nThe spirit of a Victorian Christmas celebration is alive and well on the evening of December 1st in downtown Jonesborough. \n  \nGuests are greeted at the door of a beautifully restored building by a Victorian couple in their finest\, festive attire. Wisps of conversation float through the air as guest help themselves to appetizers and enjoy the festive atmosphere. After a while\, guests move on to yet another beautifully restored building and enjoy conversation with yet another finely attired Victorian couple.  More time to visit with friends both old and new while enjoying a warm cup of soup\, and then it’s off in a bus reserved just for diners to the McKinney Center for the Arts\, where a full meal awaits. Featuring live seasonal music softly playing in the background\, diners enjoy additional Holiday décor. And when dessert is served\, the Jonesborough Novelty Band takes the stage for a rousing sing-a-long! At the end of the evening\, we return you downtown. \n  \nFor more than forty years\, the Heritage Alliance has offered a progressive dinner to ring in the season.  As guests move from location to location\, you feel a sense of comradery develop. New friendships are forged and old friendships are renewed. And it is all for a good cause. The event is the main fundraiser for the Heritage Alliance\, a not for profit heritage education and preservation organization based in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. \nEver wondered what’s behind the grand historic homes of Jonesborough? Here’s your chance for a once in a lifetime sneak peek to find out. The tour portion spotlights the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region. Each location on the tour has a unique story rich with history. The sounds of the season with live music will fill various locations throughout the tour. The tour takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. and there will be a shuttle continually running the route. \n  \nCome home to Jonesborough for the holidays and take part in the Colors of Christmas on December 1. The Dinner is $85 and seating times are available at 4:30 or 7 p.m. Secure your reservations for a Holiday respite to the past today. The tour is $15 and takes place from 3 to 7pm. Purchase your tickets at jbochristmas.com/tickets or call the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. \n  \n…
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/a-victorian-christmas/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181201T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20181024T172421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T162223Z
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SUMMARY:Colors of Christmas: Historic Tour and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:From the magic of the Nighttime Lighted Christmas parade\, to breakfast with Santa in the Chuckey Depot Museum\, and even the Children’s Event\, Fun with Frosty & Friends\, the storybook town of Jonesborough will be sparkling with Christmas splendor. But the ultimate way to kick off the Holiday season is with the Colors of Christmas Historic Tour and Dinner on Saturday December 1st. \n\nThis is an opportunity to explore the historic homes and structures of Tennessee’s Oldest Town. A tradition with this event is that the tour locations are not released in advance. Creating quite the anticipation the day of\, visitors line-up awaiting to discover what homes and historic buildings will soon be toured. \n\nEven though the tour locations for this year have not been released\, here are a few examples and stories of locations on the tour in the past. One home on the tour was an 1880s Gothic Revival\, another was a rustic cottage on Main Street filled with character. There have even been homes on the tour that tell of stories of restorations just before the point of demolition by neglect. Other homes on the tour once belonged to the most distinguished leaders of the past. Public structures on the tour sometimes offer insider information you couldn’t get any other way. Each location will be beautifully decorated and is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. \n\nThe tour isn’t a delight simply for the visitors who partake in the event\, but the homeowners that place their residence on the tour as well. “My home is a gift and I want to share that with others\,” one homeowner explained. “It’s an honor to live in this wonderful Town.” The locals of Jonesborough take this as an opportunity to share stories of the past. \n\nIn addition to the historic structures open for tours\, there will also be live music in one location and shuttles continually running the tour route. After you explore the private homes and historic buildings\, cap off the evening with an elegant\, multi-course meal and live music. \n\nEmbark on a journey through Tennessee’s Oldest Town during the Colors of Christmas\, it’s sure to make you feel right at home for the Holidays. The tour and dinner take place on Saturday December 1st. The tour is from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the dinner is at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets call 423.753.1010 or visit jbochristmas.com/tickets.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/colors-of-christmas-historic-tour-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
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SUMMARY:A Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Now celebrating its fifth season\, this edition features new characters. New faces include William Elbert Munsey\, the namesake of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City\, Jeremiah Edwards\, founder of the Zion Hill School in Jonesborough\, and Laura Brunner Dosser who was well known and respected for her eye for fashion.  You’ll meet them and many more! Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. \nPerformances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 19th\, 20th\, and 26th. There will be a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance on October 20th and 27th. The October 20th matinee will take place inside the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum. The museum is located inside the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center and is handicap accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $8.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’s cemetery preservation and tombstone restoration fund. \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children under 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, performances will be moved inside to the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum. \nTo purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets.  \nThe Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information\, please call our office at 423.753.9580\, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found online at https://www.heritageall.org/.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/a-spot-on-the-hill-2/2018-10-19/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180926T190620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T190620Z
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SUMMARY:46th Annual National Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:(Jonesborough\, Tenn.) – Tickets are on sale now for the nation’s premier storytelling event\, the National Storytelling Festival\, held October 5-7. In the age of fast-moving technology\, it seems unlikely that thousands of audience members could spend a weekend spellbound by storytellers\, but that’s exactly what happens in Tennessee’s oldest town during the first full weekend of October each year. A beloved tradition since 1973\, the three-day celebration of the world’s oldest art form is expected to draw more than 11\,000 fans from across the country. \n \nThe Festival’s core programming consists of meticulously produced storytelling shows held beneath big-top tents scattered across downtown Jonesborough. Those performances will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday\, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The diverse lineup includes Japanese-Korean storyteller Alton Chung\, who grew up with the stories\, superstitions\, and magic of the Hawaiian Islands; Brazilian born dynamo Antonio Rocha; Cowboy poet Andy Hedges; and Chirine El Ansary\, internationally known for her performances of The Arabian Nights\, the Banu Hilal epic\, and Sufi tales. \nThis year’s featured tellers also include perennial southern favorites such as Donald Davis\, Connie Regan-Blake\, and Bil Lepp. By showcasing oral traditions from the South and all over the world\, the Festival inspires unexpected connections and promotes cultural understanding.\nTo complement the Festival’s signature storytelling concerts\, many of the special events scheduled throughout the weekend are included in the price of the ticket\, including Exchange Place\, a concert focusing on new talent; the Swappin’ Ground\, where anyone can tell a story; and a Story Slam competition that offers cash prizes. \nSeparately ticketed events include two pre-Festival concerts also held on the Festival grounds: celebrated storyteller Donald Davis\, on Wednesday\, October 3\, and internationally-known and locally loved band The Black Lilies on Thursday\, October 4. A blend of folk\, soul\, country\, blues\, and rock\, the band’s sound crosses both generations and genres. Both all-ages shows begin at 7:30 p.m.\, and tickets can be reserved in advance or purchased on site for as long as supplies last. \nVisitors can also expect two nights of ghost stories\, which are told in the open autumn air beneath the stars. On Friday night\, our Midnight Cabaret will feature award-winning raconteurs of mountain life\, Sheila Kay Adams and Josh Goforth\, for an evening of toe-tapping music and tales. \nThree workshops led by nationally-known artists will also be held on Thursday\, October 4\, in Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall: Collecting and Preserving Family Stories with Elizabeth Ellis\, Essential Stories for Effective Communication with Tim Lowry\, and Rock the Flock\, a workshop aimed at motivating others through story with Geraldine Buckley. \n \nAll tickets for the National Storytelling Festival\, including separate ticketed events\, can be purchased online at www.storytellingcenter.net\, at the International Storytelling Center (ISC) in downtown Jonesborough\, or on the Festival grounds. The National Storytelling Festival is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Dunkin’ Donuts\, and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. For more information or to make reservations\, call ISC at (800) 952-8392\, ext. 221. \n###
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/46th-annual-national-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Concerts,General,Music,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180815T172326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T172326Z
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Girl Scout Day
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Day in Jonesborough\n10 am – 4 pm\nEarn patch\, tours\, hiking and more\nMore info: JulesC@jonesboroughtn.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-girl-scout-day/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Outdoors,Shopping,Storytelling
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180811T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180723T220203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T164445Z
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Scoop Fest
DESCRIPTION:We All Scream for Ice Cream at Scoop Fest in Downtown Jonesborough \nAugust 11 from 4 – 7 p.m. \nScoop Fest is returning to Tennessee’s Oldest Town on Saturday\, August 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will offer a variety of over 30 flavors of ice cream to sample throughout Main Street shops and eateries along with family-friendly activities for all. Tastings include flavors that range from traditional to unexpectedly delicious and everything in between! \nIce cream tastings aren’t all you can experience; a variety of activities will also be available. The McKinney Center will be hosting their Popsicle Pop In Open House\, where you can join in on hands-on activities\, arts and crafts\, demonstrations and even hip-hop auditions. While you’re downtown\, look for their booth and grab a flyer\, take it up to the Popsicle Pop In Open House at the McKinney Center and receive a free popsicle while experiencing all the art classes they have to offer for their upcoming semester. \nThe Jonesborough Elementary and Middle Schools will also be offering some fun literacy activities\, a book drive and a book give-away for children of all ages to promote their “Tell a Story\, Read a Story\, Share a Story” Initiative. \nTicket packs are available in increments of 15 tickets for $10.00. Each tasting will require one ticket. It is recommended to purchase tickets online as there will be a limited amount of tickets available. \nFor more information on Scoop Fest or to purchase tickets\, visit the event on Facebook or go to jboscoopfest.com. You can also call the Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. This event is sponsored by Blue Bell Creameries and Jonesborough Area Merchants and Services Association.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-scoop-fest/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Food/Drink,General,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180810T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180730T213811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T213811Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day in Jonesborough
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Alliance will host its second Homeschool Day on Friday\, August 10. History and heritage based activities are planned from 9:00am – 3:30pm that day and will offer a wide variety of experiences for multiple ages. Students from first grade through senior year of high school are encouraged to come and experience history with their families in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. Families who attended in May shared their experiences. “We had such a fun time at Homeschool Day! It was so amazing that we want to come back for the August one and do what we missed! \n\nActivities that day include lessons in Oak Hill School\, a one room schoolhouse restored to the year 1892\, Town Tours\, Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours\, and hands-on activities with artifacts in the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum. In addition\, students can participate in history hunts at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum\, participate in train based activities in the Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum\, and listen to a Storyteller. Archeological activities will be offered in the morning\, and older students will have the opportunity to play history detective using primary sources. It will be a day full of history and fun! “We had a great time at Homeschool day! We learned a lot! My oldest son was excited to come home and tell the rest of our family that he now knows what those ‘stairs to nowhere’ on the sidewalk were once used for!” What will you learn at Homeschool Day?\n\nStudents and parents will be able to select their activities and schedule for the day. Registration is now open at www.heritageall.org. The cost is $7.00 per student.\n\nCome and experience history with the Heritage Alliance in Jonesborough!\n\n\nActivities that day include lessons in Oak Hill School\, a one room schoolhouse restored to the year 1892\, Town Tours\, Old Jonesborough Cemetery Tours\, and hands-on activities with artifacts in the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum. In addition\, students can participate in history hunts at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum\, participate in train based activities in the Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum\, and listen to a Storyteller. Archeological activities will be offered in the morning\, and older students will have the opportunity to play history detective using primary sources. It will be a day full of history and fun! “We had a great time at Homeschool day! We learned a lot! My oldest son was excited to come home and tell the rest of our family that he now knows what those ‘stairs to nowhere’ on the sidewalk were once used for!” What will you learn at Homeschool Day?\n\nStudents and parents will be able to select their activities and schedule for the day. Registration is now open at www.heritageall.org. The cost is $7.00 per student.\n\nCome and experience history with the Heritage Alliance in Jonesborough!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/homeschool-day-in-jonesborough/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180606T165046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T165046Z
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: I Made It Market
DESCRIPTION:Made It Market\, a Kids Craft Show at Jonesborough Days \nOn Saturday June 30th from 2 to 5 p.m. \n\nIn honor of the spirit of Jonesborough Days\, a patriotic festival celebrating not only our Nation’s heritage but also the town and people of Jonesborough\, The McKinney Center wishes to acknowledge the community’s youngest creatives. \n\nThe “I Made It Market”\, a pop-up art market during the Jonesborough Days festivities\, will stand as a vendor location for young artists and creative makers to sell their hand-made goods. On Saturday June 30th from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Discovery Park\, The McKinney Center will provide a table for young entrepreneurs to offer a unique shopping experience to the festival’s attendees as well as help promote the local arts scene and celebrate youth arts education and involvement. \n\nParticipating vendors will need to provide a description and anticipated quantity of their made product of choice\, some of which may include; original paintings or drawings\, paracord crafts\, hand drawn temporary tattoos\, slime\, friendship bracelets and many more handcrafted goods. No food will be allowed. Young makers and their guardians will be responsible for their own set up\, clean up\, and money management\, including setting their own prices of their made merchandise. All earnings made at the “I Made It Market” will go to the vendor\, teaching the young participants the value of their craft. \n\nIf you know a young maker between 8-14 years of age that would be interested in partaking at the “I Made It Market” free of charge\, please call the McKinney Center at 423.753.0562 or email Theresa Hammons at theresah@jonesboroughtn.org  to secure a spot at the table.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-i-made-it-market/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180702
DTSTAMP:20260406T181041
CREATED:20180612T222714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T223141Z
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SUMMARY:48th Annual Jonesborough Days
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee’s Oldest Town will celebrate the 48th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival on June 29 through July 1 with family activities\, an exciting music line-up\, handmade arts and crafts\, patriotic parade\, fireworks\, storytelling and much more! \nThe 2018 Jonesborough Days Festival will begin Friday\, June 29 at 10 a.m. and host the Annual Kick Off Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. with music and more until 10 p.m. The festival will continue on Saturday\, June 30 at 10 a.m. with the parade marching through downtown and festivities continuing until 10 p.m. On Sunday\, July 1 activities start at noon and the event wraps up with the annual fireworks display at 10 p.m. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. \nThe festival has been voted as one of the top events in the southeast and is known for its community patriotism and nostalgic atmosphere. Various entertainment and activities will take place throughout the historic district on all three days. Get your tickets now for the popular Kick Off Dinner on Friday evening at the International Storytelling Center. A low country shrimp boil is on the menu with entertainment by the Jonesborough Novelty Band and lots of family fun all for $15/person. \nDoc’s Front Porch will feature a variety of storytellers and musicians on the plaza at the International Storytelling Center during the day. The Main Stage will also feature entertainment each evening including headliners The Beach Nite Band\, Johnny Cash NOW and the Music City Stones. Shop over 70 vendors\, showcasing local handmade crafters with a variety of wares. And of course\, there will be a variety of great festival foods with everything from BBQ and tacos and of course funnel cakes being offered. \nDiscovery Park\, located behind the Storytelling Center\, will offer even more activities for children and their families this year. There you will find lots of hands-on ways to experience activities only found in Jonesborough including a taste of what they offer at the McKinney Center for the Arts classes\, Oak Hill School sessions complete with a schoolmarm\, heritage games and an archaeological dig provided by the Heritage Alliance and more. Visit Discovery Park each day and see what all Jonesborough has to discover! \nThe Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will also present 1776 the Musical with performances scheduled all weekend long. Visit their website\, jonesboroughtheatre.com for show times and tickets. Parking will be available at the Jonesborough Middle School for $5/car and a free shuttle will be running all weekend long. For a complete event schedule\, tickets or for more information on the 48th Annual Jonesborough Days Festival\, call 423.753.1010 or visit our website at jonesboroughdays.com. \nMain Stage Line-up \nThe Jonesborough Days Main Stage\, sponsored by BrightRidge\, will feature the sounds of regional favorites along with exciting tribute bands during the 48th annual patriotic summer event June 29 to July 1. \nThe Main Stage entertainment kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday\, June 29 beside the Washington County Courthouse in Downtown Jonesborough. The Main Stage welcomes the return of a few familiar faces to the Jonesborough Days musical line-up with The Beach Nite Band. Formally known as the Collegians\, the Beach Nite Band combines a summer feel to popular R&B\, soul\, disco blues\, classic pop and boogie music guaranteed to appeal to all ages.  Known for their “Carolina Beach Music\,” they offer a wide variety of music styles for dancing and listening\, along with comedic showmanship from the group’s four members. Their performance will continue until 10 p.m. and is sponsored by BathFitters. \nSaturday evening\, we pay tribute to everyone’s favorite man in black as Johnny Cash NOW\, a Johnny Cash Tribute Band from Georgia joins the entertainment lineup from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Johnny and June Cash along with Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three played during the Jonesborough Days Festival in 1973. 45 years later\, we will commemorate that concert and welcome back his music that every generation has grown to love. During intermission at 8:30 p.m. there will be a “Hello\, I’m Johnny Cash Look-a-Like Contest”. Call 423.791.6540 to sign up or for more info. This concert is sponsored by Eastman Credit Union. \nOn Sunday\, July 2 the Music City Stones\, a Rolling Stones Tribute band based in Nashville\, will take the stage from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Featuring top Nashville musicians and performers\, Music City Stones prides itself on integrity of the musicianship along with Louis Lee’s spot-on rendition of Mick. The Music City Stones were founded by lead singer\, Louis Lee Napolitano\, and have been Rockin’ the Stones tunes since 2004. This concert is sponsored by Wolfe Development. The festival then wraps up with the annual fireworks show at 10 p.m. \nFor more information on the festival\, please visit jonesboroughdays.com or call 423.753.1010.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/48th-annual-jonesborough-days/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Car/Bike Shows,Children's Activities,Concerts,Farmer's Markets,Festivals,Food/Drink,General,Historical Events,Music,Shopping,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough Train Talk Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough to Open Train Talk Exhibit \nJune 28\, 2018 \n\nThe Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough has just announced the opening of a new exhibit\, Train Talk\, which focuses on various communication tools\, verbal and non-verbal\, utilized by the railroad. The Town of Jonesborough will host the exhibit opening at the museum on Thursday June 28 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will run through January 2019. \n\nThe exhibit allows exploration in how railroad technicians communicated during the day\, at night\, across distances and during challenging weather conditions such as heavy rain\, dense fog and snow. The Train Talk exhibit will help museum visitors gain an appreciation for the bells\, whistles\, flags\, lanterns and lights effectively used by the railroad for decades prior to modern electronic communication methods. \n\nThe Chuckey Depot Museum’s regular hours are Wednesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 p.m.\, Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday\, 1 to 5 p.m.  The museum is also taking part in Jonesborough Days Festival and will have extended hours during that time: Friday and Saturday\, June 29 and 30\, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday\, July 1\, 1 to 8 p.m. \n\nThe Chuckey Depot’s original home was just down the road in Chuckey\, TN and now sits within WC Rowe Park in Jonesborough. In an effort to preserve the building\, it was dismantled and re-erected in Jonesborough\, where it opened as a museum in October 2017. \n\nChuckey Depot Museum is located at 110 S 2nd Ave. For more information call 423.791.3869. This project is brought to you by the Town of Jonesborough\, Heritage Alliance of NE TN and SW VA and Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-train-talk-exhibit/
LOCATION:Jonesborough\, Main Street\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Storytelling
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonesborough":MAILTO:info@jonesborough.com
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