International Storytelling Center

Bil Lepp Matinee Show
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main St, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Bil Lepp is a nationally touring storyteller, humorist, comedian, and bearer of other synonyms that mean “funny,” earning the appreciation of listeners from all walks of life. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his work often contains pieces of truth, presenting universal themes in clever ways. Lepp has created over 20 audio collections, is an award-winning children’s author, and is a contributing columnist for West Virginia’s biggest newspaper. Lepp is a recipient of the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence award, the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, the PEN/Steven Kroll award, and the Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folk honor.

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Josh Goforth Matinee Show
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
Josh grew up in Madison County, North Carolina surrounded by the music and stories of his ancestors. He is a highly accomplished storyteller and old-time, bluegrass, and swing musician playing close to 20 instruments. His fiddling was featured in the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has performed in all 50 states, throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia and gracing such stages as the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Grand Ole Opry. He was nominated for a Grammy for his 2009 release with David Holt, entitled Cutting Loose.

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Josh Goforth Evening Show
2026-05-28 19:30 - 20:30

Liz Weir Matinee Show
2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:00
Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education.

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Mo Reynolds Matinee Show
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00
Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking.
Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller.

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Lipbone Redding Matinee Show
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Traveling the world, making friends and music, Lipbone is a one-man orchestra and award-winning collaborator, who makes stories into songs, and songs into birds. In his early days, he left his home in North Carolina to live in New York City, where he busked nightly for three years in Subways. Those early experiences have led to many adventures and accolades. He is currently an artist-in-residence at Oak Grove Retreat, in Tarboro, North Carolina. His style is groove-inspired, unique, and heartfelt, paying tribute to influences from around the globe, Lipbone is uncompromisingly true to his own voice and music.

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Lipbone Redding Evening Show
2026-06-18 19:30 - 20:30

Noa Baum Matinee Show
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
Born and raised in Israel, Noa Baum uses her art to build bridges of peace and understanding. Her stories, drawn from diverse cultures but primarily from her Jewish heritage and personal experience, highlight our similarities, celebrate our differences, and encourage curiosity, awareness, and acceptance. Baum has performed for audiences in Turkey, Sweden, Israel, the UK, and across the U.S., including the World Bank, and the Kennedy Center. She is the author of two award-winning books: A Land Twice Promised – an Israeli Woman’s Quest for Peace and How the Birds Became Friends, a picture book on the power of kindness to create change.

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