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April 10 at 7pm Flags of Our Fathers (2006) America 250: 1776 – 2026 Adaptation of the non-fiction World War II story of the soldiers who raised the iconic flag over Iwo Jima, three of whom were shipped home to help raise money for the war effort, having to endure survivor's guilt in the process. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Rated R Running Time 132 minutes
April 12 — 3:00 PMThe NeverEnding Story (1984) Family Series An unhappy young boy discovers a book about a mystical land. When he becomes engrossed in the story of this land, which is about to be destroyed by the evil force of Nothingness, he finds himself entering this world, where he helps to save it. Rated PG Running Time 94 minutes
Love in Storytown (2026) Theatrical Premiere. This movie was filmed in Jonesborough in 2023. When a single mother decides to leave the military and moves to a town known for storytelling for a settled life with her son, she meets a childhood friend who is the worst choice to fall in love with: a wandering storyteller. Not Rated Pay What You Can Running Time 89 minutes
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening. Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more people is available for $13 per person. Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian Mountain world that was rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” Davis says as he recounts tales learned from a family of traditional storytellers who lived on the same Western North Carolina land since 1781. Davis’ resume boasts numerous experiences including Davidson College, Duke University Divinity...
Donald Davis, one of America's favorite master storytellers, is coming to the Jackson Theatre on April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. The two-night concert will feature Davis telling different stories each evening. Enjoy two nights of stories from Donald Davis with general admission each evening being $16. A special group rate for 15 or more people is available for $13 per person. Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian Mountain world that was rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” Davis says as he recounts tales learned from a family of traditional storytellers who lived on the same Western North Carolina land since 1781. Davis’ resume boasts numerous experiences including Davidson College, Duke University Divinity...
Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star Comes to The Jackson Theatre April 17 The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. Vernon Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling country hit with the two-sided 78 RPM disc featuring “The Wreck of the Old ’97” and “The Prisoner’s Song.” Both recordings are enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and Dalhart was inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A prolific artist by any standard,...
Johnson City Jazz Festival at The Jackson Theatre Join us for the closing night of the Johnson City Jazz Festival on Sunday, April 19 from 7-9pm at The Jackson Theatre in Jonesborough. The evening features two cornerstone ensembles of the jazz scene:• ETSU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Martin Walters• Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra, led by Eddie Dalton The Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece big band performing everything from classic Big Band favorites like Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to modern hits from artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Bruno Mars. Enjoy a night of live jazz as the festival wraps up with two standout jazz ensembles.
April 22 at 7pm The Jerk (1979) Wacky Wednesday A less than brilliant man who thinks he's black after being raised by a black family finds himself in a whole new world when he learns he's actually white. After leaving home his adventures include inventing a best seller and joining a travelling carnival. A Steve Martin classic! Rated R Running Time 94 minutes
April 23 at 7pm The Quick and the Dead (1995) Western Series A mysterious female gunslinger arrives in the frontier hamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against each other. The event is the brainchild of Redemption's evil, corrupt mayor, Herod, a criminal who has taken over the town and charges a 50% tax on local businesses. Directed by Sam Raimi. Starring: Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobin Bell Rated R Running Time 108 minutes
April 24 at 7pm The Public Enemy (1931) Speakeasy Cinema Pay What You Can Classic Gangster Film! One ruthless hoodlum rises up through the ranks of the criminal underworld, from the bottom tier to the very top, even as the threat of an explosive gang war looms in the distance. Starring: James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Joan Blondell, Beryl Mercer Not Rated Running Time 85 minutes
April 29 at 7pm The 'Burbs (1989) Wacky Wednesday Three neighbors try to discover why a new family only comes out at night. Rated PG Running Time 102 minutes
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Saturday, May 30 at 7 PM for Chuck Brodsky.Originally scheduled for January 24, 2026. Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking, and sometimes challenge what needs to be challenged. They’re sworn to tell the truth. Over the past 29 years Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, England, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Wales, and the...