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StoryTown Radio Show “Back to School”
August 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the new school year by coming out to the latest editionof the StoryTown Radio Show on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm at the McKinneyCenter.
StoryTown performs in the format of a live, old-time radioshow complete with sound effects, musical underscoring, live skits, and a greatmusical guest. This month’s show is all about going “Back to School” and willinclude stories from both current students and alumni from local schools likeDavid Crockett High School. Joining the cast this month are the aptly named TheAcademics who will be sharing southern Appalachian fiddle tunes. We’ll alsohave storyteller Simon Brooks with us. Tickets are only $10 and availableonline at Jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough VisitorsCenter at 423-753-1010. This episode is sponsored by McLeod Organics.
The Radio Show is also recorded for broadcast on local NPRstation WETS 89.5 out of Johnson City, which can be heard the last Wednesday ofthe month at 8PM. StoryTown is sponsored by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Garyand Sandee Degner, Trivia with Budds, the Silver Raven, Mountain EmpireCremation and Burial Services, and the Wild Women of Jonesborough.