Upcoming Events
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Book Signing and Discussion
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States +1 moreThe Jackson Theatre invites the public to a special event celebrating the rich history of local theaters on Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. in Downtown Jonesborough. Award-winning journalist and author Robert Sorrell will host a Book Signing and Discussion alongside Anne G’Fellers-Mason, Program Manager at the McKinney Center. The discussion will explore the historic theaters of the Tri-Cities, offering stories, photos, and reflections
StoryTown Radio Show
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesStoryTown Radio Show is Sharing Stories About Immigration & Travel on June 23 Jonesborough, TN - “How Did You Get Here?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing tales about immigration and interstate travel on June 23 at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be a harrowing story of one man’s escape from Ukraine during WWII and his journey to
Storytown Radio Show
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United States“Say What Now?” The StoryTown Radio Show will be sharing funny stories about miscommunications and misunderstandings on April 28 at the McKinney Center. Featured in this live production will be stories about crossed wires during a courtship, a grand reception at an airport gone wrong, and what happens when a Welsh transplant tries to sell American cars. There will also be
Masterpiece Mingle
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesJonesborough, TN - The popular event bringing together art, music, and great food returns to the McKinney Center on April 25 from 7 to 9 PM. This is the largest fundraiser for the McKinney Center each year as proceeds support scholarships for K-12 grade students who have financial needs and other educational programming throughout the year. Proceeds also support the McKinney Center’s
Music on the Square Fundraiser
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesOne of Historic Jonesborough’s most exciting summer weekend activities, Music on the Square, is starting early this year with a fundraising event at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough on Friday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring local food and live music. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided by Main Street Café & Catering and Depot Street Brewing. Guests will be able to experience a silent
Holiday Soups and Songs Fundraiser
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe McKinney Center to host Holiday Soups and Songs Fundraiser This annual fundraising event kicks off the holiday season each year, always falling on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The McKinney Center and the cast of the StoryTown Radio Show present this unique event which brings together food, art, music, and storytelling. Guests are warmed in
Tellabration!™ 2024
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesJonesborough Storytellers Guild Presents Tellabration!™ 2024 An Unforgettable Afternoon of Storytelling and Community The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild (JSG) is thrilled to announce that it will be joining hundreds of celebrations worldwide for Tellabration!™ 2024, a storytelling concert that promises to enchant and inspire. This year’s event will take place on November 23, from 2-4 p.m.
Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe McKinney Center is presenting “Living Here: A Portrait of Jonesborough,” an exhibit displaying portraits of people living and working in Jonesborough. Come see the exhibit for a unique opportunity: to walk into the McKinney Center auditorium and see the faces of people you have never met before and maybe some you have known for
StoryTown Radio Show
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesCelebrate the new school year by coming out to the latest edition of the StoryTown Radio Show on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm at the McKinney Center. StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radio show complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, and a great musical guest. This month’s show
McKinney Center Fall Market
McKinney Center 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe McKinney Center will host an Art/Craft show on Friday, August 23, noon – 6pm and Saturday, August 24, 10am – 6pm. Vendors will be set up in the parking lot directly outside of the McKinney Center and throughout the building. The McKinney Center Fall Market will feature over 30 artists and vendors including: Michael
