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Channeling the Upper Valley
5 S. Main Street, 1st floor
White River Junction, VT 05001
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July 10, 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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JAM recently completed our 2023 Annual Report highlighting the diverse creative activities, web of relationships, and sources of support that enabled JAM to serve its mission last year. Highlights included WRIF (White River Indie Film Festival) 2023, the first-ever JAMmy Awards, and much more. JAM is a nonprofit organization that depends on community support. Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to keep JAM strong in 2024 and beyond. Thank you for YOUR part in JAM's work to build community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts, and we hope to see you soon at JAM! | |
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She played many parts
Beloved Parish Players co-founder Gillian Tyler of Thetford passed away earlier this year at age 88. Tyler, who directed and performed in countless shows, said, "I never thought [the Players] would endure with such enthusiasm," in this 2017 50th anniversary video. View more Parish Players oral histories here and PP's Ten Minute Play Festival recordings here.
Parish Players is a JAM organizational member.
Produced by JAM's Samantha Davidson Green
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The world is watching
JAM's coverage of the May 2 campus walkout is currently JAM's most-watched YouTube video to date in 2024 (9.4k views). Professors and students gathered on the Green to condemn the arrests at the May 1 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 Prof. Golnar Nikpour told listeners. "Hands off our students."
Produced by JAM's Chico Eastridge
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Sensational skies in Hartland
Where can you find antique tractors, muscle cars, a parade, barefoot dancing, rock 'n' roll, and rockets' red glare all in one place? Hartland, VT celebrated America's 248th Independence Day in style, and JAM was there for the fun. (Ear plugs not included!)
Produced by JAM's Rick Russell
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Did you miss the Nighthawks game at Maxfield Sports Complex? Catch it on JAM channels and JAM On-Demand! This summer JAM is rebroadcasting Upper Valley Nighthawks games for more local audiences to enjoy summer ball. So pop yourself some popcorn, put your feet up, and enjoy the game!
For analysis and commentary, listen to HawksTalk podcast, recorded at the JAM podcast studio and dropping weekly. Pictured: Nighthawks Vs. Ocean State Waves 07/07/24
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This year's most-watched public meeting to date: Hartford School Board's Feb. 14 meeting to debate whether the district should pay six-figure salaries for two superintendents. The teachers union, administrators, and parents submitted a letter objecting and criticizing the lack of transparency in the search process for a new superintendent. "We weren't quite as professional as we could have been," said school board member Nancy Russell.
Tune into government and school meetings 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: Hartford School Board 02/14/24
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An evening of poetry
Thursday, July 11 7-8:30PM
FREE @JAM
In 2012 David Celone couldn’t find a poetry reading group in the Upper Valley area, so he found a group of local poets and started one. Resurrecting after a pandemic hiatus, the Lampshade poets are back, meeting bimonthly at JAM, free and open to all, including poets who want to share work with the opportunity to be recorded for JAM’s cable and YouTube channels.
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Bi-monthly storytelling circle
Thursday, July 18 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
This month's theme: "Crossed Wires"
In a society increasingly divided and isolated, storytelling can bring us together. Story Jam invites all members of the Upper Valley to join the circle and share an unrehearsed 5-minute true story from their own life. No experience necessary! Learn more in
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First Friday Live Music
Friday, August 2 6-8:00PM
FREE @JAM
Nana¡ is an independent singer/songwriter, drummer, producer, and squid born in Indiana. Since moving to VT in 2021, Nana¡ has been honing her skills as a musician with VT Black Artist Showcase, Berklee College of Music, and recording her new album “DIMENSIONS.”
John Bieszczad is an independent artist from Grantham, NH and Lebanon High grad who writes and plays original music described as a blend of alt country with indie folk. He is here to connect with the listener and bring joy and camaraderie through his music.
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@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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HAWKS TALK
JAM is a proud media sponsor of the Upper Valley Nighthawks, a collegiate summer baseball team that plays at the Maxfield Sports Complex in Hartford, VT. Listen to Hawks Talk podcast recording weekly at JAM for the latest on local summer baseball!
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JAM community podcast
Earth to Humans, Listen Up
If Earth could write us a strongly worded letter expressing her feelings about our treatment of her, what would she want us to improve as individuals, communities, and local governments? Join Jonathan as he hosts interesting yet lighthearted discussions with expert guests about all things local related to climate change, equity, and sustainable development. In 5 episodes with nationally recognized guests, "Insincerely Yours, Earth" keeps it real and keeps you informed on how you can improve your community.
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@the JAM space & Briggs Opera House
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ON-GOING
JAM Equipment Orientations
Wednesdays 5:30PM
Fridays 12PM
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
Briggs Opera House
Available to rent
Community arts groups are welcome to the historic theater in White River Junction, VT. JAM partners with Shaker Bridge Theater to manage rentals for available dates, with optional media services when available.
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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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