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Channeling the Upper Valley

5 S. Main Street, 1st floor, White River Junction, VT 05001

May 29, 2024

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WATCH

Broadcasting now @ JAM Upper Valley Channel on Comcast 1075/VTel 169 & 1169

Broadcasting now @ JAM Government Channel on Comcast 1085/VTel 170 & 1170

Streaming @ uvjam.org, JAM On-Demand, YouTube

Somber Sounds

Lebanon High School's spring concert at the Opera House, the program featured "Love and Light." Baltimore-based composer Brian Balmages wrote the cacophonous piece in memory of a still-born child. Students also performed the lyrical "Into the Silent Land" by New England composer Steve Danyew. He attended Sandy Hook Elementary School and dedicated the work to its students and families. Produced by Jordyn Fitch and Charlie Rose for JAM

Creepy Crawler Advice

"Ticks can feed on anything," Dartmouth PhD student Joseph Savage told listeners at Suds & Science. "They're sneaky, and they find a way. I tuck my pants into my socks anytime I'm going to be outside," said Savage. Do tick checks of pants, armpits, groins, and backs of knees. Wash clothes promptly, then put them in the dryer whose high temps kill them. Check out all five new episodes of Suds & Science, produced by JAM for the VT Center for Ecostudies through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

What Our Heart Desires

That was the theme of the eighth annual Hartland Poetry Fest held at the Hartland Library. Participating poets included Laura Jean Gilloux of Wilder; Hatsy McGraw of Hartland; April Ossmann of White River; Ivy T. Schweitzer of Norwich; and Vermonter Diana Whitney. "Love shall always be light and light, but hate is heavy, bright with spite," said Schweitzer.

Produced by JAM's Richard Neugass and Rick Russell

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT @JAM

This week's civic highlight: Hartford School Board met on May 22, 2024 to discuss budget allocations, upcoming school events, policy updates, and community engagement initiatives. Stay informed about decisions affecting local education and hear from board members and public participants.



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 5/24/25

GATHER

@ JAM space

Fashion Show Tonight

ReUse Runway

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.

Digital Music Workshop

Make a Beat with Sir Baby Girl

Saturday, June 1 10:00-12PM

FREE @JAM

Renowned recording artist and nationally touring act Sir Babygirl takes you through the process of creating your first beat. No prior musical experience required. This two hour workshop will go over the fundamentals of Garageband, Apple’s built in digital audio workstation (DAW.) Walk in with a hope and a dream. Walk out with a beat. Look at you go!

Max # Participants: 8 

Live music for First Friday

Radiate with Lisa Piccirillo, Jes Raymond and Allison Fay Brown

Friday, June 7 5:30-7:00PM

FREE @ JAM

Sneak peak before the upcoming release of the first single/title track of Piccirillo’s forthcoming album “RADIATE.” Enjoy performances from talented local artists and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and join us for a memorable night!

Saturday Pop-Up Workshop

Experimental Animation Workshop with Noah Mauchly

Saturday, June 8 10-2:30PM

FREE @ JAM

Anyone can create exciting, unique animation, regardless of age, experience or technical proficiency! Learn the basics of animation software to let your imagination run wild and have fun exploring experimental animation. This workshop is for adults, but all experience levels are welcome!

CREATE

@the JAM space

SUMMER

JAM Camps

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.

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!

LISTEN

@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music

NEW Community podcast

Hawks Talk

Upper Valley Nighthawks Summer Baseball

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.

MAY 5, 2024 Episode: Shooting in 4K

Nighthawks' Creative Director Riley Bergrstrom joins the broadcast team ahead of his second season in Hartford. They break down the process and what has gone into building the creative team for the Nighthawks, who will partner with JAM to record podcasts and livestream games throughout the summer season.

The official podcast of the Upper Valley Nighthawks, member of the NECBL. Presented by Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction. Ian Behnke and Megan Robinson take you inside the happenings of a baseball summer in New England. Player and alumni Interviews, game insights, MLB Draft coverage, and local happenings. New episodes weekly.

Community Arts space available for rentals

Reserve the Briggs Opera House

for your next event or show

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 – 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 (in the Newberry Market)

White River Junction, VT 05001

Contact us at info@uvjam.org