Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts. | Weekly Highlights // September 5, 2024 | |
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From pickleball and kayaking, to bocce ball to competitive puzzling and knitting, participants in the inaugural Bugbee Games proved that aging can unleash new aspirations and lead to gold. JAM covered the Bugbee Games from Opening Ceremony to closing.
JAM producers Jordyn Fitch, Rick Russell, Drew Boyce, Lia Golec, Cedar O'Dowd & Kealin Rooney
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This spring JAM exhibited "In Security // In Community," a multimedia investigation of historical forces shaping today's housing crisis, from redlining to 19th-century social engineering. In this JAM Artist Talk, creators Jordyn Fitch, Maeve Littau and Corrine Yonce spoke about their inspiration and current movements to reclaim control over housing.
JAM producer Cedar O'Dowd
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JAM took you back stage, up stage, down stage and off stage to groove at Lebanon Opera House's NEXUS Music & Arts Festival. Check out JAM-made LOH Instagram reels capturing the 4th year of the Upper Valley's wildly popular free 3-day music and arts event in Lebanon, NH.
JAM producers Chico Eastridge, Jordyn Fitch, Mike Cannon, Kelsie Hogue, Drew Boyce, Cedar O'Dowd & Maeve Littau.
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Pictured: Hartford School Board 08/28/24 | |
This week's civic highlight: Hartford, VT residents addressed concerns about Supt. DeBalsi's departure to the Hartford School Board. Tune into your town's government and school board meetings live or view recordings @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH | |
@ JAM & Briggs Opera House
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An evening of poetry
Thursday 9/5 7-8:30PM
FREE @JAM
The Lampshade Poets want YOU to read your poem at JAM! Free and open to all, the Lampshade Poets meet bimonthly for a poetry open mic in a supportive environment with the invitation to be recorded for JAM’s channels. RSVP to let us know you're coming, and bring a friend!
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Community theater event
Saturday 9/7 @ 7PM
@JAM & BOH
Their mission (which they've chosen to accept)... Write, cast, and stage a play in 24 hours. 50+ community members will make it happen this weekend. Don't miss the sole performance of plays that don't yet exist! (Full disclosure: JAM will record them for posterity.)
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Storytelling circle
Thursday 9/19 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
In a society increasingly divided and isolated, storytelling can bring us together. Story Jam is a bi-monthly story circle where community members get to know each other through unrehearsed 5-minute true stories from their own life. This month's theme is "Schooled!"
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JAM events are made possible by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, and NH Charitable Foundation. | | |
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JAM is proud to participate in the Upper Valley Arts Alliance, joining forces with our region's arts organizations this fall to offer a dynamic lineup of experiences, including dance, music, theater and visual arts with most events free or pay-what-you-can. | |
@ JAM space & Briggs Opera House
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Media education
Fridays 9/20-11/22 10-11:30AM
FREE @JAM
Discover the art of digital creation with Junction Arts & Media’s fall workshop for seniors (age 60+). Learn tools to craft your own creative project – whether a digital scrapbook, documentary video, Instagram account to connect with grandkids, or podcast. Made possible by a support from AARP in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center.
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Film contest
Register by 10/18
Screening & Awards 10/26
The end is nigh, so why not make a movie? Gather friends and start filming! Take inspiration from this year's theme, "End Times," or just frighten us in 7 minutes or less. Ghoulish glamor for all contestants and cold cash prizes for winners at the Spooktacular Screening and Awards Ceremony 10/26.
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Media arts workshop
Friday, Sept. 20 5-7PM
FREE @JAM for ages 13-20
Drop into JAM and learn how to make a "ZINE"! What's a zine, you ask? A "zine" (short for magazine) is any multi-page booklet made for passion, not profit. Supplies will be provided – just bring your curiosity and ideas, and cartoonist Daryl Seitchik will lead the way.
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TEEN ZINE NIGHTs made possible through a grant from Norwich Lions Club. | |
Media education
Wednesdays 5:30PM
Fridays 12PM
FREE @JAM
Learn how to use our circulating A/V gear available FREE for local residents to achieve your production goals.
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Community arts space
Available to rent
Community arts groups are welcome to the historic 240-seat black box theater in White River Junction, VT. JAM partners with Shaker Bridge Theater to manage rentals for available dates, with optional media services when available. Find details, availability and request below.
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JAM Media Education programs are made possible through grants from the Jane B. Cook 1992 Charitable Trust, Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, & Adimab. | |
@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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Community podcasting
JAM Audio Studio
JAM supports new creators in the audio content space by providing access to a fully equipped audio recording studio; field audio recording equipment; advising in production, post-production and distribution; and staff support for audio editing. Contact us to get rolling at info@uvjam.org
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How does my gift help JAM?
When you make a gift to JAM – Junction Arts & Media, your donation enables JAM to empower all Upper Valley residents to have a voice, actively participate in local government, and find joy and belonging in the Upper Valley community. JAM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your gift may be tax-deductible.
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JAM – Junction Arts & Media
5 S. Main Street, 1st Floor
White River Junction, VT 05001
Contact us at info@uvjam.org
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