2010 Teller-in-Residence Lineup Announced

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.

Details on performers as well as 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.

Preregister Now for Big Savings on Festival Tickets

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.

ISC to host Jonesborough Bridal Fair

Win the wedding of your dreams! Come to Jonesborough Feb. 20, 2010 and take part in The Historic Jonesborough Bridal Fair. Exhibits will be set up at the International Storytelling Center as well as the Jonesborough Visitors Center. Participating shops and venues will provide live entertainment, giveaways, open houses, and much more to help brides and grooms plan their special day. One lucky couple will win their own wedding. The cost is $10 per person at the door or $8 for attendees who preregister by Friday, Feb. 19.

For more information about the event and to preregister visit http://www.jonesboroughweddings.com/.

Let ISC Host Your Next Special Event

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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Ellouise Schoettler brings old stories to a new medium

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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The Story Behind Storytelling

Want to get an inside look at storytelling and the National Storytelling Festival? Now you can, thanks to Eric Wolf of Brother Wolf Storytelling. Jimmy Neil Smith, founder and president of the International Storytelling Center (ISC), recently sat down with Wolf to share his thoughts on the future of storytelling and ISC.
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ISC, ETSU to host NBA exhibition game in 2010

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