Rays of hope - Weekly Highlights from JAM

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Near-future crisis?

Celebrate clean energy with JAM this Sun Day (9/21)! Dive into Altar to an Erupting Sun, a near-future story of climate disruption, in this Norwich Bookstore Talk with environmentalists Chuck Collins and Gus Speth. 8/31/23 Produced by Mike Cannon & Jan Abbott for JAM.

There's still hope!

After the hottest year in human history, where do we go from here? Renowned VT climate organizer Bill Mckibben shares ways forward in his lecture filmed by Anne Macksoud and John Ankele, and in his new book Here Comes the Sun, which explores renewable energy.

Get energized

Learn workable tips on using less electricity (and saving money!) with these lectures sponsored by the Hartford Energy Commission, where experts presented on home weatherization, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. 4/6/2024 Produced by Rick Russell for JAM.

Pictured: Hanover Selectboard 9/15/25

Civic engagement with JAM:

Watch the Hanover Selectboard clarify Selectboard Policy on the role of the Selectboard committees and discuss unified parking pilot programs. Tune into JAM's coverage of this or your town's government & school board meetings live or pre-recorded @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH

Podcasts & audiobooks @ JAM

Pass the Torch

NEW PODCAST! Co-hosted by VT State Senator Becca White and Senator Emeritus Dick McCormack, Pass the Torch features stories of VT political traditions and guests who have passed the torch to the next generation.

EPISODE 1: White digs into McCormack’s legislative legacy. Highlights include advice on when to stay in the fight and when to pass the torch, and music played by Dick.

Ordinary Jews. Talking

Hosted by Liora Alschuler, Ordinary Jews. Talking features conversations on being Jewish in the world today.

EPISODE 3: Liora talks with Joy Gaine, a teacher, musician, and mother who discusses whether being Jewish makes her think differently about the October 7th conflict than her progressive friends, and challenges Liora on where to see a good outcome.

Events @ JAM

Lampshade Poets

Thu Sep 18 6-7:30PM

FREE @JAM

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A free poetry open mic welcoming all Lampshaders and any poet interested in reading an original piece.

Story JAM

Thu Sep 25 6-7:30PM

FREE @JAM

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All are invited to share a 5-minute story from their life in this bi-monthly circle! Email storyjam@uvjam.org

HOP STOP: Pixar shorts & animation!

Sat Sep 27 11AM-12:30PM

FREE @Hopkins Center

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Make a phenakistoscope animation with JAM before watching Pixar shorts!

JAM events are made possible in part by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, NH Charitable Foundation, the Couch Family Foundation, and by charitable contributions from community members like you!

JAM Film & Media Courses

Sep 6 - Nov 25

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This fall, take your media skills to the next level! Intended for adults (16+), these courses range from video editing, animation, screenwriting, podcasting, songwriting, and more!

JAM High School Media Fellowship

Rolling admissions

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High schoolers are invited to JAM for an individualized media arts fellowship––get career mentorship, skill building, and equipment access! School credit may be available.

JAM Club and Animation Club

Sep 15 - Nov 19

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Register for JAM’s after-school media ed clubs NOW! With JAM Club, kids explore cinematography and podcasting. At Animation Club, kids experiment with animated mediums.

Healthy media habits @ JAM

Cellphone bans: still the buzz!

Recently, JAM's Youth Media Advisory Board discussed school cellphone bans. Compare this to the Valley News recent editorial: "State cellphone bans are a win for students and schools."

What do you think of school cell phone bans? Check out more media literacy and let us know your thoughts here.

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 creative voice, actively participate in local democracy, and find joy and belonging in the Upper Valley community. JAM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your gift may be tax-deductible.