May 2013
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  Music On The Square
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
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  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
  Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dance
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  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
  TN Dancers' Couples Sunday Trail Dance
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Music On The Square
  Dinner & Show including Voice of the Prairie by Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Dinner & Show including Voice of the Prairie by Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
  Arbor Day Celebration
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  Dinner & Show including Voice of the Prairie by Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
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  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Storyteller Jay O'Callahan
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
  Music On The Square
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
  Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dance
  Live Music at the Ghost Town Diner
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  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"
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  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Music On The Square
  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
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  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Live Music at the Ghost Town Diner
  Lavender Festival
  Wetlands Water Park OPENS
  17th Annual Garden Gala
  Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dance
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Lavender Festival
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Jonesborough Yarn Exchange
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
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  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
  Music On The Square
  BeadforLife Event - Connie Regan-Blake
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This Months Events

 

May 17th, 2013 (Fri) to May 19th, 2013 (Sun)
  Jonesborough Repertory Theatre presents "Voice of the Prairie"

Fridays at 7:30 pm

Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm

Sundays at 2 pm

Written by John Olive, a traveling con artist with a microphone and a quick tongue convinces Davey Quinn to broadcast stories of his boyhood. Relive the early days of radio in this touching tale of the search for lost love. Tickets online or by calling 423.753.1010

Sunday, May 5th performance will be interpreted for the deaf.

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May 21st, 2013 (Tue)
  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
Location: International Storytelling Center

7:00 - 8:30 pm. 3-4 tellers each night. 5th Tuesday is Stories That Inspire. More info: Saundra Kelley 423.913.2166. $5 donation - $3 for students.

May 21st, 2013 (Tue) to May 25th, 2013 (Sat)
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
Location: International Storytelling Center

Antonio Rocha
Tuesday - Saturday at 2 pm, Saturday - 10:30 am
www.storytellingcenter.net or call 800.952.8392 or 423.913.1276

May 24th, 2013 (Fri)
  Music On The Square
Location: Court House Steps

This series presents live musical performances on the downtown, courthouse square every Friday at 7 pm. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy the music. Music varies from week to week but includes Appalachian music, folk, bluegrass and contemporary sounds. Event is free of charge. For more information visit www.musiconthesquare.com/schedule or call 423.753.1010

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May 24th, 2013 (Fri) to Jun 14th, 2013 (Fri)
  OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013

OPEN JURIED ART SHOW 2013
The Exhibition was developed to provide artists an opportunity to compete and showcase their artwork on a national level. Approximately 60-75 traditional and non-traditional works will comprise the exhibition at the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School in Jonesborough, Tennessee. The exhibition will run May 24th through June 14th. For more information, contact Rachel Conger: rachelc@jonesboroughtn.org or call 423.791.3869.?

May 25th, 2013 (Sat)
  Live Music at the Ghost Town Diner

103 East Main Street

Saturday evenings come in and enjoy live music and some great BBQ. Local bands including "Stuck in Time" and "The Old Timers" will be playing Admission for the music is free.

May 25th, 2013 (Sat) to May 26th, 2013 (Sun)
  Lavender Festival

Lavender will fill the air with wands, massages, wine tastings, seminars, craft booths and classes. More info 423.753.2351 or email alavendermanor@gmail.com
1407 Lone Oak Road, Johnson City

May 25th, 2013 (Sat)
  Wetlands Water Park OPENS

Wetlands is the area's most family friendly Water Park with something for everyone. For more information call 423.753.1553 or visit www.wetlandsjonesborough.com

May 25th, 2013 (Sat)
  17th Annual Garden Gala

Tour elegant gardens throughout the Historic District. The event includes seminars, plant clinics and gardening products. Tickets for the tour and tea are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour. Group rates available. Tickets available online or call 423.753.1010

May 25th, 2013 (Sat)
  Historic Jonesborough Dance Society Contra Dance
Location: Visitors Center

Class for beginners 7 pm
Dance 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Waltz & Klondike Bar 9 pm
$7 General Admission, $5 HJDS Members & Full time Students

May 27th, 2013 (Mon)
  Jonesborough Yarn Exchange
Location: International Storytelling Center

7 pm. Enjoy an evening with stories about Jonesborough. Tickets $10 for Adults, $8 for Students and Seniors and $5 for children ages 5-12

May 28th, 2013 (Tue)
  The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
Location: International Storytelling Center

7:00 - 8:30 pm. 3-4 tellers each night. 5th Tuesday is Stories That Inspire. More info: Saundra Kelley 423.913.2166. $5 donation - $3 for students.

May 28th, 2013 (Tue) to Jun 1st, 2013 (Sat)
  Storytelling LIVE-Teller in Residence
Location: International Storytelling Center

Connie Regan-Blake
Tuesday - Saturday at 2 pm
www.storytellingcenter.net or call 800.952.8392 or 423.913.1276

May 31st, 2013 (Fri)
  Music On The Square
Location: Court House Steps

This series presents live musical performances on the downtown, courthouse square every Friday at 7 pm. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy the music. Music varies from week to week but includes Appalachian music, folk, bluegrass and contemporary sounds. Event is free of charge. For more information visit www.musiconthesquare.com/schedule or call 423.753.1010

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May 31st, 2013 (Fri)
  BeadforLife Event - Connie Regan-Blake
Location: International Storytelling Center

Admission $10 and admission includes Free Bead For Life necklace - 10:30 am.

Hope is Back on Me: A Storyteller's Journey in Africa - An engaging blend of storytelling and visual imagery, Connie offers a powerful tribute to Ugandan women and the BeadforLife program, which helps women lift themselves out of extreme poverty. Beautiful handmade paper bead jewelry will be available for purchase before and following. Proceeds benefit BeadforLife.