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Channeling the Upper Valley
5 S. Main Street, 1st floor, White River Junction, VT 05001
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May 14, 2024
Thank you for considering a gift to support JAM's non-profit mission to build community through the media arts.
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48-Hour Films fight against time
You too can make a movie in just two days! Get inspired by watching previous years' 48-Hour Film Slam contest entries, then write, shoot, and edit YOUR OWN short film in this year's contest! Sign up below, then come to JAM this Friday at 5PM for the prompt. Come back Sunday at 7PM to see how you stack up to the competition and win cash money PRIZES! Teams encouraged!
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Dartmouth walkout
Professors and students gathered on the Green on May 2 to condemn arrests at the recent Labor Solidarity and Gaza War protest. "Our brave strong students stood together," said Abigail Neely, Associate Professor of Geography. "This rally was nothing if not peaceful." Asst. History Professor Golnar Nikpour told listeners, "Hands off our students."
Produced by Chico Eastridge for JAM
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Good advice for anyone
Vermont author Ann Aikens read from her book, A Young Woman's Guide to Life: A Cautionary Tale, at the Norwich Library. "Despite many, many joys on Earth, it's going to be at times wicked hard," said Aikens. "Adapt we must. Once we have established this precept, any levity you can afford in daily life and bad situations is a good idea."
Produced by Jordyn Fitch for JAM
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Three candidates for two seats on the Hanover Select Board—Kari Asmus, Jarett Berks, and Joanna Whitcomb—answered questions at last week's candidate forum: "Hanover Demystified." Trustee of the Cemetery, a new position, also attracted three candidates—Jefferson Frost, Kevin Knutti, and Petra Sargent. Town Manager Alex Torpey got things rolling by explaining how town government works. Dartmouth Civics and the Rockefeller Center sponsored the event.
Tune in LIVE on JAM cable channels 1075/1085 (Comcast) or 169/170 VTEL, streaming on our website, or JAM's YouTube channel, or find recordings by searching JAM On-Demand for your town's meeting recordings. Pictured: Hanover Demystified: Town Meeting Info Session and Candidate Forum 05/09/24
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Bi-monthly Storytelling Circle
Thursday, May 16 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
Story Jam offers a bi-monthly gathering for the Upper Valley community to share personal stories, fostering connection in an increasingly divided society. Participants are encouraged to share unscripted, 5-minute true stories without judgment or competition, creating a welcoming space for all members, regardless of experience or personality. Moderators ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak, promoting a culture of listening and understanding.
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Outdoor Screening of Shorts
Friday, May 24 8:15-9:30PM
FREE FOR ALL AGES
Shorts films by Kai Hamalainen, Chico Eastridge, Rogelio Fojo, Cedar O'Dowd, Noah Mauchly, Maeve Littau and Jordyn Fitch. At 8:15PM in Ratcliffe Park, we’ll unveil our outdoor screen, watch the sun set, and play seven eclectic shorts by local filmmakers. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray! Parking is limited at Ratcliffe Park so please walk or carpool if possible.
Rain location: JAM
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Fashion Show
Wednesday, May 29
4:45-5:30PM
FREE FOR ALL AGES @JAM
Creative tweens from rePlay Arts and JAM – Junction Arts & Media’s after-school programs are joining forces to present “Reuse Runway,” a fashion show! rePlay’s students will strut the red carpet in their own original reuse fashions while JAM Club members will run lights, sound, and camera.
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Film Competition Event
Kick-Off Friday, 5/17 5-6PM
Screening Sunday, 5/19 7PM
FREE FOR ALL AGES @JAM
Step into the fast-paced world of filmmaking where every second counts. Join us in the exhilarating challenge as teams race against the clock to conceive, create, and complete a short film in under 48 hours. Sign your team up now! From brainstorming sessions to frantic editing marathons, witness the creativity, camaraderie, and chaos unfold in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Registration ends May 17.
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SUMMER
Starts June 24 - August 2
One-week and 2-week options
Grades 4-high school grads
One-week JAM Camp and Animation Intensive still have spaces! (Film Intensive now waitlist only.) Fee assistance/waiver available thanks to grants from Adimab, Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, and Jane B. Cook Trust.
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ON-GOING
JAM Equipment Orientation
Wednesdays 5:30PM
Fridays 12PM
Learn how to use our circulating A/V gear available FREE for local residents to achieve your production goals. Orientations cover proper handling. Let JAM help you fulfill your new year's resolutions to make that movie or podcast!
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The Briggs Opera House welcomes community arts groups to the historic theater in White River Junction, VT. JAM partners with Shaker Bridge Theater to manage rental reservations for available dates, with optional media production services when available. | |
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@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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NEW episode!
JAM community podcasts
Insincerely Yours, Earth
Episode 5: Urban planner Mitchell Silver discusses the future of cities with Jonathan Rosenbloom, emphasizing the need for equitable, sustainable urban development. Silver advocates for cities to address gentrification and environmental justice while embracing innovative technologies and inclusive planning processes to create resilient, people-centric urban environments.
"Insincerely Yours, Earth" discusses local actions for climate change, equity, and sustainability. Host Jonathan Rosenbloom invites guests to explore ways individuals, communities, and governments can improve their treatment of the planet.
Produced by Sustainable Development Code.
This podcast is made possible in part by the guidance and technical support of JAM.
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The Town of Hartford invites you to participate in a Community Safety Assessment Survey to improve safety in the community. The town is working with Strategy Matters consultants and local residents to understand people's feelings of safety to gather insights from residents of all backgrounds and experiences and understand the link between safety and public services. Survey responses are anonymous and shared only in aggregate. The results will be analyzed by Strategy Matters, and a public report will be released in the Fall. Everyone's voice matters to create a safe and inclusive environment in Hartford! | |
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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. | |
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JAM – Junction Arts & Media
5 S. Main Street, 1st Floor (in the Newberry Market)
White River Junction, VT 05001
Contact us at info@uvjam.org
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