09/15/2026
Season 3 of our unique storytelling and music series Mill Town Yarns kicks off in a big way this Saturday 9/19 with the amazing blues musician/storyteller Rev. Robert B. Jones--we're so thrilled he's joining us all the way from Detroit, and this show is SOLD OUT.
Special thanks to our Gold Sponsor Beth Davis of Whimsy on West Airbnb for such a lovely cottage for our out of state & Western NC performers to enjoy while they're here!
Please save the dates for the remaining season (all shows are Saturday nights at 7 pm):
October 24: Special BFP 20th anniversary show--Bynum Stories & Music.
Clyde Jones Stories; Author Emma Skurnick with songwriter Britt Wilson; Bynum Music Jam musicians Eulane Mellon, Virgil Johnson, & Will Dowling; songwriter Blake Tedder; Bynumite performer Jimmy Magoo, Bynum native Bobby Gales of New Directions Bluegrass, & more. Free (hat passed for donations).
November 21: “Ragas, Reels, & Red Clay.”
Red Clay Ramblers Jack Herrick & Al McCanless, Celtic musician Bob Vasile, & Indian violinist Pranav Manjunath, with opening storyteller Willa Brigham. Free (hat passed for donations).
January 23: Regional NC Storyteller Showcase.
Funny & poignant songwriter/storyteller "Big Dumb Hick,”award-winning storyteller Alan Hoal, Empodera-Te Latina's inspiring Patricia Holmes, and notorious Chatham county yarn teller Billy Cummings. Free (hat passed for donations).
February 20: Nationally-beloved storyteller/musician Paul Strickland.
Step back into the magic of a simpler time with a master storyteller where tall tales, true stories, and unforgettable characters come to life. Known for his quick wit, theatrical flair, and heartfelt humor, Paul transforms every performance into a rollicking journey filled with laughter, wonder, and the timeless art of storytelling. Pull up a chair, settle in, and let one of America’s most engaging storytellers take you on an adventure where every tale has a twist and every story feels like it was meant just for you. Tickets: https://buytickets.at/bynumfrontporch1/2416724
March 6 & 13, from 1:00-5:00 pm: Second Annual Storytelling Workshop with Hope Wilder of Story Connections.
Students have the opportunity to perform at our March 20th Story Jam! Save the dates—workshop includes both days—online enrollment coming soon!
March 20: Second Annual Story Jam.
Featuring performers from our second storytelling workshop About last year's event, a member from the (packed) audience remarked, "I felt like I was sitting in at a performance of the Moth Radio Hour." Free (hat passed for donations).
April 3: “Nest of Singing Birds," a rare opportunity to experience 3 National Heritage Fellows on one stage.
Featuring Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton and William Ritter, this extraordinary performance weaves together spellbinding stories, traditional ballads, mountain music, and generations of Appalachian wisdom. As nationally recognized master “tradition bearers,” these artists carry forward a rich cultural legacy with humor, heart, and authenticity, creating an unforgettable evening that honors the voices, songs, and stories of the Southern mountains.
