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Hello, Upper Valley!
At JAM's space in downtown WRJ, we frequently hear people remark on how "artsy" the neighborhood is. I'd like to insist that this holds true for our entire region now. It's incredibly rare and special to live in such an arts-rich region that is simultaneously rural yet accessible.
So this week we'd like to highlight local arts – both JAM's archival recordings and upcoming opportunities. From JAM's own comic and zine fair, to gospel music at Dartmouth, to local artists welcoming visitors into their studios, we hope you'll be inspired to enjoy the creative harvest of the Upper Valley this week.
– Ana (Communications Coordinator)
JAM is proud to participate in the Upper Valley Arts Alliance's UV Arts for All, a coordinated effort to bring free and low-cost arts programs to all in our community.
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An Upper Valley “twist” on comic-cons. For 5 years, JAM has hosted TWIST (the Twin State Comic & Zine Fair), a festival where 35 local cartoonists show and sell their artwork to 300+ visitors. While shows in major cities can charge up to $400 per table, we are proud that our unique rural festival has remained free to table at and attend. TWIST’s accessible approach is made possible due to overwhelming support from organizational and community partnerships.
TWIST will return this Friday, Oct 2 from 4-8PM! Get excited and relive the vibes of TWIST 2024 with this mini-documentary created by JAM Senior Producer Chico Eastridge, interviewing artists and attendees alike.
| | | | A window into the artistic process. Watch our coverage of the 2025 Vermont Fall Studio event, where five Norwich artists opened their studios to visitors. Although artmaking can appear to be a solitary practice, artists and craftspeople create the unique visual language of our region and revitalize our communities. Look out for the 2026 Open Studios here! 10/4/25 Produced by Rick Russell for JAM. | | | | Poetry in your neighborhood. Listen to the latest Lampshade Poets, a bimonthly open mic where poets gather to read aloud original work. In this edition, the hosts share a bit about the history of the group: their previous locations included local restaurants and bars, the Lampscapes shop, and finally, JAM. 9/10/26 Produced by Phil Noble and Jan Abbott for JAM. | | | | |
SAU 88 Lebanon School Board 9/21/26
Watch the SAU 88 Lebanon School Board discuss class size reports and enrollment, and also go over the “Cellphone Acceptable Use Checklist."
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Meet 35+ New England cartoonists and zinesters... at TWIST (Twin State Comic & Zine Fair), hosted by JAM for the 5th year! Peruse comics, zines, art, prints, stickers, and other media. If you can't get enough comics, stop by the Zine Factory Workshop at the Center for Cartoon Studies (5:30-6:30PM) on your way to TWIST.
FREE! First Fri Oct 2 4-8PM @ JAM
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On display through October and November... is our annual animation loop exhibit! These animations by local artists are an eclectic mix of bits, bobs, and cycles that we thought deserved to be watched over and over. Have a short animation to submit? Email cedar@uvjam.org.
Running Oct 1 - Nov 30 @ JAM
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Expand your media toolbox with... Intermediate Video Editing or Documentary Filmmaking in JAM's fall media ed courses for adults (16+). Whether you're dipping a toe or leveling up, these small-group workshops led by JAM staff flex to support your media-making goals.
Running Oct 15 - Nov 17 @ JAM
| | JAM provides diverse media services to the greater Upper Valley region of VT and NH and is often able to provide media coverage of community events for broadcast on JAM channels. JAM also provides professional for-hire media services for custom video and audio production needs. JAM broadcasts, streams, and archives local content on cable, and we support year-round live media coverage of public government and school board meetings as core to our public access service commitment. Learn more at uvjam.org. | | | | |
JAM Media Services client spotlight:
The Hopkins Center for the Arts engages JAM to produce media coverage of their arts events throughout the year, including this Gospel Choir Winter Concert. JAM can deliver completed media files to clients for use on their own social media channels, websites or other platforms. JAM staff are available for consultations on your media services needs.
| | JAM relies on diverse funding sources to sustain our nonprofit community media services. We wish to thank the Comcast and VTel cable subscribers, voters in our service area towns, the State of Vermont, individual donors, local business sponsors, and public and private foundations who make our work possible. JAM media education programs and events are made possible in part by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, NH Charitable Foundation, Couch Family Foundation, M&T Bank Foundation, Jane B. Cook 1992 Trust, Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Adimab, LLC Community Grant, and charitable contributions from community members like you. | | Weekly Highlights - Sep 30, 2026 | | | | |
