August 26–30, 2025 @ International Storytelling Center
• AUG. 26-30:Storytelling Live is held at the International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, Tenn. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This week’s featured storyteller isAndy Offutt Irwin.With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN Oracle Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.” $12 senior/student/under 18; $14 adults; $15 virtual. He gives aneveningperformanceAug. 28at 7:30 p.m. $14. 800-952-8392,www.storytellingcenter.net
Category: Storytelling