Channeling the Upper Valley
5 S. Main Street, 1st floor
White River Junction, VT 05001
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July 24, 2024
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to build community through the media arts.
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Keeping faith with democracy
We hold these truths to be self-evident ... Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer delighted Plainfield, NH listeners with his reading of the Declaration of Independence following the town's Fourth of July parade this year.
Produced by JAM's Kate Barber and Drew Boyce
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Mad malady
The Parish Players recently premiered Proxy, a new play by retired DHMC surgeon Kenneth Burchard and directed by Norwich family therapist Hetty Thomae. The drama tackles Munchausen syndrome by proxy, in which a parent induces illness in a child even unto death. The cast included locals Brenda Danielson, Nicole Marie Moreno Gaines, Ellen Houlden, Hollie Ketterer, Tera Monroe Murray, Chelsea Paige, and Michele Perkins.
Produced by JAM's Rick Russell and Jan Abbott.
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No way out
"We live in heavy times and still keep going. We live in a failing economy and are trying to survive every day," says Nathan Hale, lead singer of the Vermont band Dead Street Dreamers. Formed during the 2021 lockdown, the punk band rocked out last month at the Main Street Museum.
Produced by JAM.
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Weekly civic highlight: The Hartford Selectboard addressed infrastructure improvements, public safety measures, upcoming community events, and citizen inquiries about future developments within the town.
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 Selectboard 07/18/24
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Did you miss the Nighthawks game at Maxfield Sports Complex? Catch it on JAM cable 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. Keene SwampBats 06/19/24
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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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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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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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@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 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! | |
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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JAM – Junction Arts & Media supports lifelong learning to engage the tools of media for individual and community expression in the Upper Valley. | | | | |