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Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko has performed storytelling and mime professionally since 1993. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Rakugo and Zen tales, and mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and life as an immigrant in the U.S. Her appearances include PBS’ Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and a tour with the CarnegieKids in Miyazaki project sponsored by Carnegie Hall. The award-winning teller trained with master mime Tony Montanaro.
“The entire evening was outstanding! Motoko translates intrinsically Japanese cultural ideas and idioms for an English-speaking audience, and crafts the words to make them understand, laugh and be transported in time and space.” – Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-09-09-13-motoko-201/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko has performed storytelling and mime professionally since 1993. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Rakugo and Zen tales, and mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and life as an immigrant in the U.S. Her appearances include PBS’ Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and a tour with the CarnegieKids in Miyazaki project sponsored by Carnegie Hall. The award-winning teller trained with master mime Tony Montanaro.
“The entire evening was outstanding! Motoko translates intrinsically Japanese cultural ideas and idioms for an English-speaking audience, and crafts the words to make them understand, laugh and be transported in time and space.” – Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-09-09-13-motoko-201/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko has performed storytelling and mime professionally since 1993. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Rakugo and Zen tales, and mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and life as an immigrant in the U.S. Her appearances include PBS’ Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and a tour with the CarnegieKids in Miyazaki project sponsored by Carnegie Hall. The award-winning teller trained with master mime Tony Montanaro.
“The entire evening was outstanding! Motoko translates intrinsically Japanese cultural ideas and idioms for an English-speaking audience, and crafts the words to make them understand, laugh and be transported in time and space.” – Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-09-09-13-motoko-201/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko has performed storytelling and mime professionally since 1993. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Rakugo and Zen tales, and mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and life as an immigrant in the U.S. Her appearances include PBS’ Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and a tour with the CarnegieKids in Miyazaki project sponsored by Carnegie Hall. The award-winning teller trained with master mime Tony Montanaro.
“The entire evening was outstanding! Motoko translates intrinsically Japanese cultural ideas and idioms for an English-speaking audience, and crafts the words to make them understand, laugh and be transported in time and space.” – Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Origami with MotokoMotoko teaches the art of creative paper-folding for beginners, sharing step-by-step instructions that make this ancient Japanese tradition fun and accessible for kids and adults alike. Materials are provided.

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-09-09-13-motoko-201/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko has performed storytelling and mime professionally since 1993. Her repertoire includes Asian folktales, Rakugo and Zen tales, and mime vignettes, as well as personal stories from her childhood in Japan and life as an immigrant in the U.S. Her appearances include PBS’ Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and a tour with the CarnegieKids in Miyazaki project sponsored by Carnegie Hall. The award-winning teller trained with master mime Tony Montanaro.
“The entire evening was outstanding! Motoko translates intrinsically Japanese cultural ideas and idioms for an English-speaking audience, and crafts the words to make them understand, laugh and be transported in time and space.” – Asian Arts & Culture Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-09-09-13-motoko-201/

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Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

The McKinney Center is to hold a reception for the opening of their new exhibit, Living Here: Alumni of Booker T. Washington School. The reception will be held at the McKinney Center, 103 Franklin Ave, Jonesborough TN 37659. This event will take place on Friday, September 19th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Those interested in Jonesborough’s history are invited to come view this exhibit and learn about the experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni.
Booker T. Washington School was an elementary school for African American children in Jonesborough from 1940 until 1965, when schools were integrated and the building fell into disrepair. Later, the town of Jonesborough renovated the building, and it was renamed the McKinney Center, after the legacy of the McKinney family. The goal of the exhibit is to amplify the lives and experiences of Booker T. Washington School alumni, and to honor the building’s history.
The exhibit itself will run from September 19th to October 10th, 2025. It will feature photo portraits of 16 different alumni of Booker T. Washington School, as well as a short biography written about each person. It will also feature a memory wall for viewers to submit memories of alumni who have passed. Along with the portraits, recorded versions of each interview held with the alumni will be made public and viewable at the exhibit. In these videos, the alumni recall memories of their time at Booker T. Washington School, as well as where they are in life now. The McKinney Center invites the public to learn about Booker T. Washington School and the people who made it a lasting part of the community

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams hails from a Western North Carolina mountain community and delights in passing on the rich musical heritage and stories of her ancestors. Adams is the author of two books: Come Go Home with Me, winner of the North Carolina Historical Society's award for historical fiction, and the novel, My Old True Love. Her many honors include North Carolina’s highest award for the arts, the North Carolina Heritage Award, and the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award. Adams has performed across the nation and abroad, including appearances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
“An accomplished claw hammer style banjo player and a delightful raconteur of mountain life. Her artistry conveys a powerful sense of family and place.” – North Carolina Arts Council

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-16-09-20-sheila-k-adams-202/

Join us on September 22nd for "Ode to First Responders" featuring the David Crockett High School Madrigal Singers and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong. Tickets are on sale now at jonesborough.com/tickets

Listening Day at the Jonesborough Senior Center. We're especially looking for true, paranormal encounters, holiday memories, and stories from the 1976 Bicentennial. Have a story to share? Call us, 423-753-0562, and sign up for a 30-minute time slot or just show up that day. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to participate.

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Jennifer Armstrong has spent her life writing, singing, and making old time music with banjo, fiddle, and bagpipe. A storyteller with humor, warmth, and grace, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and published author. Jennifer works as an artist in residence in folk arts, storytelling, and writing, as well as a private teacher and performer. Her stories and songs about life’s mysteries, love, and gratitude have been heard across the country – from the Kennedy Center to NPR – and she has recordings and published books to her credit.
Jennifer is wonderful, informative, and entertaining. To put it simply, people love her! – Music Center of the North Shore

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-23-09-27-jennifer-armstrong-203/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Jennifer Armstrong has spent her life writing, singing, and making old time music with banjo, fiddle, and bagpipe. A storyteller with humor, warmth, and grace, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and published author. Jennifer works as an artist in residence in folk arts, storytelling, and writing, as well as a private teacher and performer. Her stories and songs about life’s mysteries, love, and gratitude have been heard across the country – from the Kennedy Center to NPR – and she has recordings and published books to her credit.
Jennifer is wonderful, informative, and entertaining. To put it simply, people love her! – Music Center of the North Shore

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-23-09-27-jennifer-armstrong-203/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Jennifer Armstrong has spent her life writing, singing, and making old time music with banjo, fiddle, and bagpipe. A storyteller with humor, warmth, and grace, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and published author. Jennifer works as an artist in residence in folk arts, storytelling, and writing, as well as a private teacher and performer. Her stories and songs about life’s mysteries, love, and gratitude have been heard across the country – from the Kennedy Center to NPR – and she has recordings and published books to her credit.
Jennifer is wonderful, informative, and entertaining. To put it simply, people love her! – Music Center of the North Shore

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-23-09-27-jennifer-armstrong-203/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Jennifer Armstrong has spent her life writing, singing, and making old time music with banjo, fiddle, and bagpipe. A storyteller with humor, warmth, and grace, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and published author. Jennifer works as an artist in residence in folk arts, storytelling, and writing, as well as a private teacher and performer. Her stories and songs about life’s mysteries, love, and gratitude have been heard across the country – from the Kennedy Center to NPR – and she has recordings and published books to her credit.
Jennifer is wonderful, informative, and entertaining. To put it simply, people love her! – Music Center of the North Shore

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-23-09-27-jennifer-armstrong-203/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Jennifer Armstrong has spent her life writing, singing, and making old time music with banjo, fiddle, and bagpipe. A storyteller with humor, warmth, and grace, she is also a singer, instrumentalist, poet, and published author. Jennifer works as an artist in residence in folk arts, storytelling, and writing, as well as a private teacher and performer. Her stories and songs about life’s mysteries, love, and gratitude have been heard across the country – from the Kennedy Center to NPR – and she has recordings and published books to her credit.
Jennifer is wonderful, informative, and entertaining. To put it simply, people love her! – Music Center of the North Shore

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-23-09-27-jennifer-armstrong-203/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/

Now in its 22nd season, the International Storytelling Center’s renowned Storytelling Live performance series features 20 nationally known storytellers in live concerts at 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, from May through October. Special events are also offered throughout the season, including evening shows, virtual concerts, and holiday programs.

Donald Davis grew up in a family of storytelling folks in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has continued their tradition throughout his career. Davis tells true stories of family memories and personal experiences with neighbors and kin. He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad, authored 18 books, and released over 50 audio recordings. Davis is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.
His stories often left listeners limp with laughter at the same time they struggled with a lump in the throat. – New York Times

Get tickets here:  https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-09-30-10-02-donald-davis-204/