Building community in the Upper Valley of NH and VT through the media arts. | Weekly Highlights // September 18, 2024 | |
Local history
Marking the 60th anniversary, Lebanon Historian Nicole Ford Burley takes us back to the fire of 1964. Rare, original footage of the fire and heroic efforts to control it are included, courtesy of Herbert Merrihew. Filmed at AVA Gallery for the Lebanon Historical Society, Burley's talk offers unique insight into a pivotal moment for the town.
Shared by Community Producer Barbara Krinitz.
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UV housing
Andrew Winter, Executive Director, cut the ribbon 9/4/24 to open Twin Pines Apartments, a new housing initiative for unhoused community members. Scott Neal of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, reflected on his 2017 vision, now a reality. Each new resident will be welcomed with a handmade quilt crafted by St. Paul's Church and Bugbee Senior Center members.
Produced by Jordyn Fitch for JAM
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Law and democracy
Constitutional law scholar, litigator, and VT Law and Grad School President Rod Smolla unpacked issues germane to the upcoming election, including presidential immunity, the Fourteenth Amendment’s Insurrection Clause, "Faithless Electors,” and the powers of states to influence outcomes in the Electoral College at this 9/9/24 town meeting forum.
Shared by Vermont Law and Graduate School
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Pictured: Act 250 Legislative Update 09/10/24 | |
This week's civic highlight: VT State Senator Becca White, Housing Commissioner Alex Farrell and Regional Planner Kevin Geiger came into the JAM studio to share a legislative update on Act 250 impacting land use in VT. 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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Open Exhibit at JAM
Running through 9/30
FREE @JAM
You love to perform and we love to capture it! Highlights from JAM’s archive of Upper Valley community theater, dance, circus, and fashion shows of recent years will be projected on our walls during JAM's public hours through September.
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Storytelling circle
Thursday 9/19 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
In a society increasingly divided and isolated, storytelling can bring us together. Story Jam is a bi-monthly story circle where community members get to know each other through unrehearsed 5-minute true stories from their own life. This month's theme is "Schooled!"
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Media arts workshop
Friday, Sept. 20 5-7PM
FREE @JAM age 13-20
Drop into JAM 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.
TEEN ZINE NIGHTs are made possible through a grant from Norwich Lions Club.
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JAM events are made possible by grants from VT Humanities, VT Arts Council, and NH Charitable Foundation. | |
A community-wide celebration
Saturday 9/21 11AM-3PM
@ Colburn Park, Lebanon, NH
Make a JAM t-shirt at the JAM table at LebFest! Enjoy activities, games, crafts, raffles, local vendors, music, food, and even a Mac & Cheese competition at this free community event for all ages.
Hosted by Upper Valley Business Alliance
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Accessible arts programs
September-October
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.
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@ JAM space & Briggs Opera House
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Media education
Fridays 9/20-11/22 10-11:30AM
FREE @JAM
Discover the art of digital creation with Junction Arts & Media’s fall workshop for seniors (age 60+). Learn tools to craft your own creative project – whether a digital scrapbook, documentary video, Instagram account to connect with grandkids, or podcast. Made possible by a support from AARP in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center.
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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. | |
@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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JAM community podcast
What to read next?!
What do you get when you put the booksellers of three independent UV bookstores (Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock; Norwich Bookstore; and Still North Books & Bar, Hanover) in front of microphones with host Lisa Christie of The Book JAM, a nonprofit designed to inspire reading? You get 46 episodes of SHELF HELP, a locally created podcast guaranteed to help you find the answer to one of life's most important questions: What should you read next?
Search episodes to find your next drive-time chat with this spirited group of book lovers. Produced at JAM and now exclusively available at:
uvjam.org/listen
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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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