Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts. | | Weekly Highlights // May 7, 2025 | |
JAM media education
Peek behind the scenes with JAM’s Short-Format Cinematography Class, where instructor Chico Eastridge led students to achieve a “cinematic look” with advanced camera operation, directing, acting, audio engineering, and foley. 4/13/25 produced by Rick Russell and Paul Schmidt for JAM Film & Media Courses.
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Upper Valley history
Blast to the past with one of the oldest videos produced by CATV/JAM! Trapped in a cabinet which had lost its key, this mini DV tape was rescued and digitized by our Technical Director Chico Eastridge! Watch Rose O'Neil-Suspitsyna interview Matt Bucy and Richard Holmquist for What's Up In The Tip Top? in 2005.
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Mental health
During mental health awareness month, engage with this Dismas House Free Speaker talk featuring Will Eberle, the former director of Recovery Vermont (VAMHAR). Will shares his experience with trauma, addiction, neuroplasticity, and peer-to-peer support. 4/19/24 produced by Rick Russell for JAM.
| | Pictured: Dresden School Board 4/22/25 | | This week's civic highlight: The Dresden School Board members discuss tuition and expenditures and listened to public comment from young student athletes. Tune into JAM's coverage of this or your town's government and school board meetings live or pre-recorded @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH | |
Vermont Humanities
Wed May 7 6-7PM
FREE @JAM
Join poet Elizabeth A.I. Powell for this VT Humanities Snapshot Series Event celebrating Nobel Laureate poet Louise Glück!
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Storytelling
Thu May 15 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
All are invited to share a 5-minute true story from their life in this bi-monthly story circle! Moderators will make sure everyone has a chance to speak. Reach us at: storyjam@uvjam.org
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Writing group
Every other Monday
Mon May 19 5:30-7PM
FREE @JAM
Gather bi-weekly with a dedicated group of talented local writers for an informal peer review circle. To join, email: cedar@uvjam.org
| | 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 Podcasts & Audiobooks
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NEW! JAM Podcast
JAM's NEWEST podcast invites Upper Valley citizens to explore how media are changing our communities, culture, democracy, and identities. In the context of divisive social media algorithms and a culture of distraction, how can we create a better mediated future?
In this PILOT EPISODE, journalist and Daybreak editor Rob Gurwitt joined host and JAM Executive Director Samantha Davidson Green to discuss how digital media have upended traditional models of reporting local news.
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JAM Staff Featurette: Sharing the humans behind the magic of JAM
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Operations Manager & Producer
Mike Cannon
What do you do? I'm a field producer, video editor, and the operations manager. I keep the equipment organized and I coordinate town municipal meetings.
What do you love about JAM? JAM is so widely known as a place where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. I love seeing a project we helped produce in its final form and watching others gain confidence that they can do the same.
What upcoming event are you excited about? I always look forward to the 24h Play Fest (10/24), which encapsulates our resources, space, and community in WRJ!
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NEW! Youth leadership opportunity
1 monthly meeting
Applications now open
Are you an influencer? Join the Youth Media Advisory board to share your opinions on social media and digital well-being! (Ages 15-21)
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Youth media arts camps
July 14 - Aug 1
Registration now open
We still have spaces for high schoolers to dive into media arts at JAM this summer! 1- and 2-week camps. For high schoolers.
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JAM Competitions
May 30 5PM - Jun 1 6PM
Registration now open
Are you a filmmaker? Do you love a challenge? On 5/30, contestants will have 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and export an original short film! Then on 6/1, join us at JAM for a final celebratory screening! More info below.
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JAM media education programs are made possible in part by grants from Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Jane B. Cooke Trust, the Joyful Living Fund, Adimab LLC, the Couch Family Foundation,
and donations from community members like you!
| | | | The Briggs Opera House welcomes community arts groups to the historic theater in White River Junction, VT. JAM partners with Shaker Bridge Theatre to manage rental reservations for available dates, with optional media production services when available. | | |
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.
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Spring is here... Look cool for a worthy cause! Check out the selection of mugs, hoodies, t-shirts, crop-tops and more available at Strong Rabbit Design. A portion of all proceeds supports JAM's nonprofit work to build community in the Upper Valley through media arts.
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