After 36 years of serving the worldwide storytelling renaissance, the International Storytelling Center is launching a New Vision—a journey to a New Horizon. Will you join our new journey?
Make plans now to attend the 2010 National Storytelling Festival, to be held in Historic Jonesborough October, 1–3, 2010. There is still time to save big on tickets if you make your purchase before March 15.
Click here for special preregistration discount prices.
This year marks the 9th season of Storytelling Live! Teller-in-Residence (TIR) program and ISC is gearing up to offer an exciting lineup for 2010. Each week, May 4-October 30, enjoy a different artist from our diverse line-up. View the full lineup.
Performer bios are now available here. Other special TIR events scheduled will be announced soon. Keep checking the ISC Web site for updates.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (423) 913-1276 or (800) 952-8392.
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 the International Storytelling Center along with the Town of Jonesborough played host to The Historic Jonesborough Bridal Fair. With 32 vendors and more than 100 in attendance the fair was a great success.
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Spring marks a time at the International Storytelling Center when many brides and grooms finalize preparations for weddings that will take place at the Center throughout the spring and summer months. Katie Royster and Dwight Willett celebrated their wedding on April 25, 2009 in the courtyard of ISC’s campus. Full Story
Preregister now for the 2010 National Storytelling Festival, to be held in Historic Jonesborough October 1-3, 2010. You’ll enjoy savings on every ticket purchased if you buy before March 15.
Click here for special preregistration discount prices.
Looking for a unique venue for your next event? Each year the International Storytelling Center plays host to a number of special occasions including weddings, parties, meetings, and reunions.
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2009 Exchange Place teller, Ellouise Schoettler, has been fortunate to have many of her performances recorded. Recently she decided it was time to take them out of the archive and put them on her blog where a new video will be featured each week.
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ISC has teamed with ETSU Athletics to host an NBA exhibition game Oct. 16, 2010 in Johnson City, Tenn. and proceeds will benefit ISC and ETSU. The game will feature the New Orleans Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks. Full story