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Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided
Come join us for our intermediate and advanced longsword class! The first class of each month is dedicated to beginners. We meet upstairs at Mulligan's Irish Pub in Johnson City, TN. Class starts at 6:30.
Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by JP Mathes. During the remainder of the winter season, Open Mic events at Little Magic will take place on Tuesdays, commencing with sign-ups at 7:00 pm and performances starting at 7:30 pm. We invite you to attend and experience the talented performers of the Appalachian Highlands in Downtown Johnson City. @littlemagicbarjc @jpmathes #openmic #johnsoncitytn #jpmathes
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Come join us to learn how to fight with a rotating selection of weapons! We switch between saber, basket-hilted broadsword, and small sword! No prior experience is necessary.
Grab your boots, bring your friends, and come dance with Derrick & Nikki at Cowboy Capone’s every Wednesday! Intro to Country Swing Lessons start at 6:30. A full hour of instruction and practice time!We’ll introduce even the most beginner level to Country Swing Partner dancing. Basic techniques and build as a community into more advanced concepts over time - no partner required, just bring your energy and a smile! If you’re an absolute beginner and want to be caught up on the basics before class, come early and grab the instructors for a quick catch up! Line Dance Lessons we will teach a couple of the hottest line dances throughout the night! All Request Social dancingStick around after country swing...
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Join us to learn how to use the rapier and smallsword! We'll provide all the gear you'll need. Just wear clothes you don't mind sweating in and some close toed shoes.
Join us every Friday for our Weekly Late Night Commander for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect for our Late Night Players and Friends looking for a place to have fun and enjoy a Late Night with friends. Time: 11pm - 2amCost: Always Free!
Challenge your mind and connect with others through the timeless game of chess every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center.* Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced strategies, all skill levels are welcome. *This program will meet in the Library's Polly Peterson Room on Dec. 12, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Feb. 13
We are grateful for a successful 2025 and want to start 2026 with a gospel concert. DR. ENUF presents FORGIVEN, homegirls from East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Vanna Gilliam, Audrea Coffey and Hannah Dean blend amazing harmony backed by Seth Morelock on guitar and Kevin Horne on dobro. Their sound is wonderful and distinctive. Saturday, January 3, at 6:00 p.m. Open Mic follows the show. The Boones Creek Opry is located at 632 Hales Chapel Road. Come hungry, we serve the best hot dogs & chili in East TN - Hamilton Meat hot dogs! Admission 8 bucks.
This event will be held on the first sunday of every month, with the goal of keeping Rocky Fork's trails and creeks free of litter. Meet Park Ranger Cory Franklin at the Park Ranger Station (280 Jennie Moore Rd.). From there we will go to our cleanup location. Rocky Fork has the cleanest water of any tributary in the Nolichucky River Watershed. With 2,000 acres of park land surrounded by 8,000 acres of National Forest. We aim to keep Rocky Fork pristine and would love to have your help! Gloves and trash bags will be provided but feel free to bring your own supplies. All ages welcome!
Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided
Children ages 5-12 can register for a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained listening dog. They read aloud in the Library's Storytime Room between 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month or from 4-5 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. In an effort to maximize the number of participants served by this program, time slots are limited to one per child for each event. Children's caregivers must sign a permission slip when they arrive at each reading session. Register at https://events.getlocalhop.com/reading.../event/KAz32t7f8K/.
Come join us for our intermediate and advanced longsword class! The first class of each month is dedicated to beginners. We meet upstairs at Mulligan's Irish Pub in Johnson City, TN. Class starts at 6:30.
Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by JP Mathes. During the remainder of the winter season, Open Mic events at Little Magic will take place on Tuesdays, commencing with sign-ups at 7:00 pm and performances starting at 7:30 pm. We invite you to attend and experience the talented performers of the Appalachian Highlands in Downtown Johnson City. @littlemagicbarjc @jpmathes #openmic #johnsoncitytn #jpmathes
Ages 12-18 can drop by the Library's Teen Space on Wednesday, January 7 at 5 p.m. for a cozy, laidback evening of tabletop gaming. Bring your friends and try your hand at board, card, or video games. The Library will provide snacks and games.
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Come join us to learn how to fight with a rotating selection of weapons! We switch between saber, basket-hilted broadsword, and small sword! No prior experience is necessary.
Grab your boots, bring your friends, and come dance with Derrick & Nikki at Cowboy Capone’s every Wednesday! Intro to Country Swing Lessons start at 6:30. A full hour of instruction and practice time!We’ll introduce even the most beginner level to Country Swing Partner dancing. Basic techniques and build as a community into more advanced concepts over time - no partner required, just bring your energy and a smile! If you’re an absolute beginner and want to be caught up on the basics before class, come early and grab the instructors for a quick catch up! Line Dance Lessons we will teach a couple of the hottest line dances throughout the night! All Request Social dancingStick around after country swing...
Book Worms is a program for children ages 5-8 to bridge the gap between preschool story time and book clubs for older kids. Participants will hear a fun story then take part in a hands-on activity that "digs in" to the text on the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. Registration is required at https://events.getlocalhop.com/book-worms/event/u4SD0ADY8v/.
First Snow Canvas ClassThursday, January 8th 6-8pm$30 + tax per person or kitIncludes step by step instruction, supplies, and 16x20 CanvasPre-registration is requiredBYOB WelcomeThis canvas will also be available all week as a paint at home option.423-926-2529 call to sign up or order togo kitSo there's an option for everyone...-sign up to paint for a small class in studio-pick up a to-go kit to paint at home-tune in to Facebook Live that evening to follow along as we paint
Join the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. for the free premiere of NURSE: Empathy Heals, a film inspired by nurses in our region, and created for everyone who believes in the power of nurses and the stories that shape our communities. This powerful new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Chusy of Plan A Films explores the healing power of empathy, the complex realities nurses navigate every day, and why they remain some of our most essential heroes. We invite everyone in the community to join as we celebrate and honor nurses. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited; Reserve your spot today: http://nurseempathyheals.org/ Beginning at 6:00 p.m., there will be...
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Norm Jacob - saxesGlenn Diamond - upright bassKeith Love - drums The band plays the first set. Second set jazz musicians are invited to sit in.
Join us to learn how to use the rapier and smallsword! We'll provide all the gear you'll need. Just wear clothes you don't mind sweating in and some close toed shoes.
Join us every Friday for our Weekly Late Night Commander for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect for our Late Night Players and Friends looking for a place to have fun and enjoy a Late Night with friends. Time: 11pm - 2amCost: Always Free!
Bring your fiber arts supplies to the Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for our Fiber Arts Group. Drop in with your current project and enjoy a creative and supportive environment where you can socialize and learn from fellow fiber art enthusiasts.
In Art Explorers, children ages 8-12 learn about famous artists and their distinct styles, sparking discovery of art history as well as creativity. Young art enthusiasts will then complete their very own masterpieces inspired by that session’s featured art style. This winter, we will meet at 4 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Fridays: December 12, January 9, and February 13. Registration is required at https://events.getlocalhop.com/art.../event/q6Eqy16gqt/.
Challenge your mind and connect with others through the timeless game of chess every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center.* Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced strategies, all skill levels are welcome. *This program will meet in the Library's Polly Peterson Room on Dec. 12, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Feb. 13
Families are invited to drop by the Library's Jones Meeting Center the second Saturday of every month between 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for Building with the Lions. You can build creations using LEGO blocks and other construction materials, which will then be displayed in the Children's Library. This program is facilitated by the Johnson City Lions Club.
Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided
Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore the wide world of graphic novels together! We will meet this fall in the Library's Jones Meeting Center at 6 p.m. on the following Mondays: September 15, October 20, and November 17. Participants will hear book talks on different graphic novels, participate in drawing exercises, and have opportunities to share art and recommendations with other graphic novel enthusiasts! Registration is required. Sign up at https://events.getlocalhop.com/middle.../event/NtUacS1Yi6/.
Come join us for our intermediate and advanced longsword class! The first class of each month is dedicated to beginners. We meet upstairs at Mulligan's Irish Pub in Johnson City, TN. Class starts at 6:30.
Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by JP Mathes. During the remainder of the winter season, Open Mic events at Little Magic will take place on Tuesdays, commencing with sign-ups at 7:00 pm and performances starting at 7:30 pm. We invite you to attend and experience the talented performers of the Appalachian Highlands in Downtown Johnson City. @littlemagicbarjc @jpmathes #openmic #johnsoncitytn #jpmathes
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: January 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive.
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Make new friends and play chess! This group meets weekly in the main room. All levels welcome. Materials Required: None Location: Main Room Cost: Food and drink purchases encouraged OR 5.00 donation at tea counter to support nonprofit. How to register: Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Come join us to learn how to fight with a rotating selection of weapons! We switch between saber, basket-hilted broadsword, and small sword! No prior experience is necessary.
Grab your boots, bring your friends, and come dance with Derrick & Nikki at Cowboy Capone’s every Wednesday! Intro to Country Swing Lessons start at 6:30. A full hour of instruction and practice time!We’ll introduce even the most beginner level to Country Swing Partner dancing. Basic techniques and build as a community into more advanced concepts over time - no partner required, just bring your energy and a smile! If you’re an absolute beginner and want to be caught up on the basics before class, come early and grab the instructors for a quick catch up! Line Dance Lessons we will teach a couple of the hottest line dances throughout the night! All Request Social dancingStick around after country swing...
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: January 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive.
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Join us to learn how to use the rapier and smallsword! We'll provide all the gear you'll need. Just wear clothes you don't mind sweating in and some close toed shoes.
Join us every Friday for our Weekly Late Night Commander for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect for our Late Night Players and Friends looking for a place to have fun and enjoy a Late Night with friends. Time: 11pm - 2amCost: Always Free!
Challenge your mind and connect with others through the timeless game of chess every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center.* Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced strategies, all skill levels are welcome. *This program will meet in the Library's Polly Peterson Room on Dec. 12, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Feb. 13
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Children ages 5-12 can register for a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained listening dog. They read aloud in the Library's Storytime Room between 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month or from 4-5 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. In an effort to maximize the number of participants served by this program, time slots are limited to one per child for each event. Children's caregivers must sign a permission slip when they arrive at each reading session. Register at https://events.getlocalhop.com/reading.../event/KAz32t7f8K/.
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided
Come join us for our intermediate and advanced longsword class! The first class of each month is dedicated to beginners. We meet upstairs at Mulligan's Irish Pub in Johnson City, TN. Class starts at 6:30.
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. All activities are self-guided. All cart program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Each cart activity may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. FREE with paid general admission
Some Old Friends are a local band from Carter County travelling the region entertaining with covers of many genres covering many decades of music. Their original music is highlighted throughout their sets, some already published on Spotify. Country, rock, and blues drive our sound but we have leaned into the eclectic as well. They are currently a duet but have added friends in the past to give larger shows for larger venues but definitely shine in smaller interactive environments. Join us for this amazing musical duo for Tuesday Tunes! Location: Fireplace/living room area, first floor Cost: Food/Beverage purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit, Tips for musician encouraged
Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by JP Mathes. During the remainder of the winter season, Open Mic events at Little Magic will take place on Tuesdays, commencing with sign-ups at 7:00 pm and performances starting at 7:30 pm. We invite you to attend and experience the talented performers of the Appalachian Highlands in Downtown Johnson City. @littlemagicbarjc @jpmathes #openmic #johnsoncitytn #jpmathes
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: January 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive.
Make new friends and play chess! This group meets weekly in the main room. All levels welcome. Materials Required: None Location: Main Room Cost: Food and drink purchases encouraged OR 5.00 donation at tea counter to support nonprofit. How to register: Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Come join us to learn how to fight with a rotating selection of weapons! We switch between saber, basket-hilted broadsword, and small sword! No prior experience is necessary.
Grab your boots, bring your friends, and come dance with Derrick & Nikki at Cowboy Capone’s every Wednesday! Intro to Country Swing Lessons start at 6:30. A full hour of instruction and practice time!We’ll introduce even the most beginner level to Country Swing Partner dancing. Basic techniques and build as a community into more advanced concepts over time - no partner required, just bring your energy and a smile! If you’re an absolute beginner and want to be caught up on the basics before class, come early and grab the instructors for a quick catch up! Line Dance Lessons we will teach a couple of the hottest line dances throughout the night! All Request Social dancingStick around after country swing...
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: January 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive.
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our Weekly Open Play for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect days for new players and experienced alike. We have staff and other players that are willing to help new players learn the game. These days are open format from standard to commander! Time: 6pm - 11pmCost: Always Free!
Join us to learn how to use the rapier and smallsword! We'll provide all the gear you'll need. Just wear clothes you don't mind sweating in and some close toed shoes.
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Join us every Friday for our Weekly Late Night Commander for Magic: The Gathering. Perfect for our Late Night Players and Friends looking for a place to have fun and enjoy a Late Night with friends. Time: 11pm - 2amCost: Always Free!
Bring your fiber arts supplies to the Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for our Fiber Arts Group. Drop in with your current project and enjoy a creative and supportive environment where you can socialize and learn from fellow fiber art enthusiasts.
Challenge your mind and connect with others through the timeless game of chess every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center.* Whether you’re learning the basics or mastering advanced strategies, all skill levels are welcome. *This program will meet in the Library's Polly Peterson Room on Dec. 12, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Feb. 13
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play. (From Concord Theatricals) This show is rated PG-13. IMPORTANT: The Town of Jonesborough will have the streets closed from Fox Street to Second Avenue on January 17 from 11:00-4:00. Please plan accordingly! Due to fire code, all patrons (including children) need a valid ticket to be admitted to the show, even if they are sitting on your lap. If you have a group of 15 or...
Teens 12-18 can bring your friends and your homework to the Library's Teen Space each Monday after school from 3-5 p.m. to work on papers and projects. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided
Come join us for our intermediate and advanced longsword class! The first class of each month is dedicated to beginners. We meet upstairs at Mulligan's Irish Pub in Johnson City, TN. Class starts at 6:30.
There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” “Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story...
Monthly meet up on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month, for local authors: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We'll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books. Feel free to drop in, but if you'd like to get on the email list to request feedback on a project or hear specifics about each month's topic, email Molly McDonough at mcdonough.author@gmail.com. The suggested payment for this event is a $5 donation to Philosopher's House or the purchase of food or drink. How to register: Drop-in OR email Molly to get on email list Location: 2nd...
Marshall Ballew is a singer/ songwriter, multi – instrumentalist, instructor, and music historian whose Appalachian roots laid the groundwork for his lifelong love of music in all its various forms and ages. Surrounded in his youth in the North Carolina mountains by the sounds of folk, old – time, and bluegrass, he took up the guitar at age 14 and began a stringman’s journey that would lead to study of the banjo, fiddle, dobro, Hawaiian guitar, tiple, oud, and bouzouki. Through the years, he has played with a variety of groups, including Radiation Blues Banned, The Timber Rattlers, Happenstance, Dread – I Knights, and the Marshall Ballew Band. His dobro and Hawaiian guitar work can be heard on recordings by...
There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” “Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story...
Open Mic Tuesdays hosted by JP Mathes. During the remainder of the winter season, Open Mic events at Little Magic will take place on Tuesdays, commencing with sign-ups at 7:00 pm and performances starting at 7:30 pm. We invite you to attend and experience the talented performers of the Appalachian Highlands in Downtown Johnson City. @littlemagicbarjc @jpmathes #openmic #johnsoncitytn #jpmathes
Read & Romp Storytime is designed for active preschoolers around ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. The program lasts 20 minutes and consists of shorter stories, songs, and rhymes. Read & Romp meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays this month: January 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive.
Little Listeners storytime is designed for ages 3-5 years. The program lasts for 30 minutes and consists of longer stories, songs, and rhymes with a craft time afterward. Little Listeners meets at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Storytime Room. Choose which day suits your schedule best to attend each week. There is no registration for this program. Pick up a ticket at the Children's Desk when you arrive. *On September 17 and 18, we will have a special guest during Little Listeners! Author Constance Lombardo will be reading her newest children's book, "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash."