Channeling the Upper Valley
5 S. Main Street, 1st floor, White River Junction, VT 05001
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October 12, 2022
Weekly Highlights
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What is JAM? JAM – Junction Arts & Media is CATV's new location and name reflecting our expanding role supporting local content creators across media platforms and through in-person media arts exhibits, activities, and events. | |
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The DUDE abides...
It's TIMELAPSE October at JAM. Pass the time with 21-year old "Dude" in this video from community member Jan Abbott.
In the wise words of Ferris Bueller, "“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” JAM invites you to play with that "timelapse" feature on your smartphone to capture some of the transient beauty of our season, every day activities that stitch the fabric of life, etc.
To share your video on-air and in the newsletter, email: nick@uvjam.org
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VT Digger Governor Debate
On September 27, 2022, VTDigger hosted a debate between the Democratic and Republican nominees for Vermont governor. Democrat Brenda Siegel is challenging Gov. Phil Scott, who is running for reelection to a fourth term.
VTDigger offers highlights here.
From VT Digger
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Melissa Lauren live from the Tiptop Speakeasy Studio
Award-winning Toronto-based singer and songwriter Melissa Lauren has smoothly made the transition from veteran swing “crooness” to song-writer with her own brand of old school jazz, Do-wap and blues mixed with Indie pop inflections.
Produced by Here in the Valley.
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Reviving Rural America
What does it take for a small town or rural business to be successful in America today? Matt Dunne, Executive Director of the renowned Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) joined the AmeUP Upper Valley creative community at JAM on Sept. 27 for coffee and conversation.
Produced by Jordyn Fitch for JAM.
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...and the MOON arises
A moonrise over White River Junction, VT like you've never seen it!
Timelapse captured on Oct. 10 by Cedar O'Dowd.
To share your video on-air and in the newsletter, email: nick@uvjam.org
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Find local government and school meetings for Hartford, Norwich, and Hartland, VT; Hanover, NH and Lebanon, NH (SAU88 only). Pictured: Hartford, VT Selectboard (10/04/22).
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Join your local house of worship, visit a new one, or share your recorded service with JAM. Pictured: United Methodist Church, White River Junction, VT (10/02/22)
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Rutland Dismas House resident, Ray, shares his darkest moment before the dawn with Rutland Dismas House Director, Eric and Dismas of Vermont's Jeff Backus.
(Episode 4, premiered 10.11.22)
Dismas of Vermont provides therapeutic community to men and women leaving incarceration and reconciling with the community. This podcast is made possible by the guidance and technical support of JAM.
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From a listener question via Instagram: "I've read all of Shirley Jackson's work. I loved it! What should I read that's similar?" Once again our booksellers began their recommendations with the query, "Are you sure you have read everything Shirley Jackson has written? There is a lot!" From there they riff on Bennington connections, authors with similar voices, and Shirley Jackson Award winners. (Episode 21, premiered 10.11.22)
CONGRATS Shelf Help Podcast on passing 1000 downloads! Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam, a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; CATV/JAM Upper Valley media community; three Upper Valley bookstores: Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock, VT; the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, VT; and Still North Books & Bar in Hanover, NH.
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Fall JAM Media Labs
Upper Valley media professionals share their talents and skills in these hands-on workshops for all levels.
Weekend Intensive: DIRECTING ACTOR & CAMERA
Saturday, Oct. 22
10am-2pm
with Samantha Davidson Green & Richard Waterhouse
November: SOUND
Tuesdays Nov. 8-29
6:30-8pm
with JAM Staff
December Intensive:
PAINTING WITH LIGHT
Making video art & lighting for cinema
Saturday, Dec. 3
10am-2pm
with Chico Eastridge
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Film Club for young filmmakers
It’s an after-school film club! Join us Wednesdays at JAM to make friends and make movies. Equipment will be provided.
Wednesdays
Oct. 5-Dec. 7
3:30-5:30pm
with Jordyn Fitch & Cedar O'Dowd
$250 (Fee discount or waiver available)
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This year's Halloween-o-thon is SICKLY SWEET
Write, shoot and edit a thriller or horror short film for the Halloween-o-thon Film Competition for cash prizes, gory glory, and the love of the crowd at the awards ceremony Saturday, Oct. 29!
Films due Oct. 24!
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Scriptwriters Group
Gather bi-weekly with a group of dedicated writers for the screen and stage to give and receive peer feedback and exchange new script writing techniques.
Every other Monday
Oct. 3-May 22
6:30-8pm
facilitated by Jordyn Fitch & Cedar O'Dowd
Free, RSVP requested
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@ the JAM space & around the Upper Valley
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StoryJAM
Thursday, Oct. 20
6-7:30pm FREE
5 S. Main St. 1st Floor
White River Junction, VT
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In a society increasingly divided and isolated, storytelling can bring us together. Story Jam is a bi-monthly story circle where community members can get to know each other through personal stories. You're invited to join the circle and share an unrehearsed 5-minute true story from your own life. No competition, no judgment, no lecturing, no ranting… Just a story about something that happened to you and a chance to listen to other people’s stories. Whether a new or seasoned storyteller, shy or extroverted – all are welcome!
Facilitated by Judith Hertog and Michelle Rogge. For more info, reach us at: storyjam@uvjam.org
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TWist Comics & Zine Fair @JAM
Friday Nov. 4
5-8pm FREE
5 S. Main St. 1st Floor
White River Junction, VT
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Come browse comics, zines, poetry chap books, and other self-published work by talented local artists and Center for Cartoon Studies students on Nov. 4 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Find the perfect holiday gifts for the nerds you love!
Interested in tabling? Email: cedar@uvjam.org
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From around the region...
JAM (CATV) partners with the Vermont Access Network (VAN) for HD (high def) community-produced content on Comcast 1070 (VT) and streaming everywhere.
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JAM – Junction Arts & Media supports lifelong learning to engage the tools of media for individual and community expression in the Upper Valley. | |
JAM – Junction Arts & Media
5 S. Main Street, 1st Floor (former Newberry Market)
& at the Briggs Opera House
White River Junction, VT 05001
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