Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts. | Weekly Highlights // October 9, 2024 | |
Local vigil
Hartford's 9th Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil was held on August 31 at Lyman Point Park. Three speakers shared their experiences with drug addiction, followed by the reading of over 600 names of overdose victims. A candle was lit for each name to symbolize their lasting light.
Produced by Rick Russell for JAM
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A night of big music
The Moonlighters, a big band from Hartland, VT, has been performing swing music since 1994. Including a vibrant brass section and three vocalists, they bring classics from artists like Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to life.
Produced by Jordyn Fitch & Jan Abbott for JAM
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Rotary speaker
Bill Black visited the Hanover Rotary Club to discuss Ranked Choice Voting, already in use in Maine and other states. He noted that the system could come to NH or VT, often resulting in more moderate candidates and fewer extremes.
Produced by Jordyn Fitch for JAM.
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Pictured: Hartford Selectboard 10/01/24 | |
This week's civic highlight: Hartford Selectboard discussed the recent decision to add parking meters to downtown White River Junction. Tune into this and your town's government and school board meetings live or pre-recorded @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH | |
@ JAM & Briggs Opera House
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Media Exhibit at JAM
Running through 11/30
FREE @JAM
Come check out a showcase of short animations by local and locally-connected animators during JAM’s open hours! It’s a great opportunity to be inspired by the Upper Valley community's creativity.
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Media and mental health talk
Thursday, 10/17 6:30-8PM
FREE @JAM
Join social sexuality educator Cindy Pierce for an open discussion on supporting teens in today’s media-driven world. Cindy shares insights from her research on the pressures teens face.
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JAM events are made possible by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, and NH Charitable Foundation. | |
@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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JAM podcast
Voices of the Voters
NEW! Episode 2: Three people, decades apart, discuss the drug epidemic, political ads, and loaves and fishes at a bus stop in Hartford. Journalist Frances Mize’s audio series for JAM explores the Upper Valley's feelings about the country ahead of the 2024 election.
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JAM podcast
NEW! Episode 2: Maeve talks with JAM team leader Samantha Davidson Green about the rebranding of CATV into JAM – Junction Arts & Media. Learn how and why the transformation happened. Your suggestions for future episodes are welcome! maeve@uvjam.org
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JAM audiobook
NEW! Chapters 5-8
In Prelude, local author Helen Taylor Davidson reimagines her ancestor’s teenage life in 1854 Manhattan as she awakens to the abolitionist movement.
(Content advisory: This audiobook includes racial terminology derived from the era of the diary on which it is based.)
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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
Saturday 10/12 10:30AM - 12PM
FREE @JAM
Brian Carroll of VT Production Collective joins acclaimed, Montpelier-based horror directors, Sean Temple and Sarah Wisner in conversation about how YOU can craft a compelling, short horror film. Learn how to build tension, detailed world-building, and the current state of horror. Bring your questions to this spooky workshop and get inspired for JAM’s Halloween-o-thon film contest later in the month!
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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 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.
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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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