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Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts.

Weekly Highlights // October 16, 2024

WATCH

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

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

@ Streaming on UVJAM.ORG, JAM On-Demand and JAM YouTube channel

Local art opening

Grace in Ink

Artist Laura Di Piazza illuminates her process and inspiration for "Litterae," a calligraphy and abstract art exhibit on display at the Howe Library's Ledyard Gallery through 10/31. The works feature quotes suggested by library patrons. A freelance calligrapher, Di Piazza now serves as JAM's own Development and Communications Director! More at lauradipiazza.com

Produced by Rick Russell for JAM

A night of music

A musical tribute to Barbara and Chad

The Anonymous Coffeehouse partnered with JAM for a special night of folk and bluegrass featuring Liz Simmons, Micah John and Lillian Chase, and Andrew Brozek & friends with a loving tribute to prolific community music video producers Barbara Krinitz and Chad Finer.

Recorded by Chad Finer and Mike Cannon (for JAM), sound mixing by Kelsie Hogue

International relations

The future of the Middle East

The Iran-Israel relationship and its impact on Middle East stability was the hot topic of discussion among Seyed Hossein Mousavian of Princeton, Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution, and moderator Victoria K. Holt of the Dickey Center at Dartmouth on 9/30 as part of The Middle East Initiative and Dartmouth Dialogues.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT @JAM

Pictured: Hanover Selectboard 10/07/24

This week's civic highlight: The Hanover Selectboard appointed Rob Houseman as permanent Town Manager this week in a non-public session. Tune into your town's government and school board meetings live or pre-recorded by JAM @ UVJAM.ORG/WATCH

GATHER

@ JAM & Briggs Opera House

Media and mental health talk

The Online Lives of Teens

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.

Media Exhibit at JAM

Animation Loops

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.

JAM events are made possible by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, and NH Charitable Foundation.

LISTEN

@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music

JAM podcast

Voices of the Voters

NEW! Episode 3: Five people off the commons or up in the hills of Chelsea, VT.

Journalist Frances Mize’s audio series for JAM explores the Upper Valley's feelings about the country ahead of the 2024 election.

JAM community podcast

Ordinary Extraordinary Women

NEW! Episode 3 with host Jill Fischer: Sally is an 87 year-old feisty, delightful friend. who has a remarkable spirit. Her attitude towards life is to find a way to grow no matter what difficulties you might face. And be yourself!

JAM audiobook

Prelude, A Novel

NEW! Chapters 9-15

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.)

CREATE

@ JAM space & Briggs Opera House

Media arts workshop

Teen Zine Night

Friday, Oct 18 5-7PM

FREE @Howe Library in Hanover, NH

Ages 13-20

Join JAM at the Howe Library in Hanover and learn how to make a "ZINE"! What's a zine, you ask? A "zine" is any multi-page booklet made for passion, not profit. Supplies will be provided – just bring your curiosity and ideas, and cartoonist Daryl Seitchik will lead the way.

Film contest

Halloween-o-thon 2024: End Times

Register by FRIDAY 10/18

Screening & Awards 10/26 @JAM

The end is nigh, so why not gather some friends and make a movie? 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 at the Spooktacular Screening and Awards Ceremony 10/26.

Media education

JAM Equipment Orientations

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.

Community arts space

Briggs Opera House

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.

JAM Media Education programs are made possible through grants from the Jane B. Cook 1992 Charitable Trust,

Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Adimab & the Norwich Lions Club.

Accessible arts programs

Fall into the Arts

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.

SUPPORT JAM!

JAM Drip

Winter's coming... Stay warm and 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.

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.

JAM – Junction Arts & Media

Contact us at info@uvjam.org