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Channeling the Upper Valley
5 S. Main Street, 1st floor, White River Junction, VT 05001
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May 8, 2024
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From the Executive Director
Every month in service to JAM's commitments to free speech, civic engagement and transparency in government, the JAM staff record 35-45 local public meetings and community events. For government meetings, JAM provides gavel-to-gavel coverage for a complete record; for community events, we strive to respond to all invitations by community groups to record events, capture the entirety of performances, speeches, etc. and provide a timely edited recording.
On May 1, JAM staff producers recorded the May Day Labor for Liberation Rally on the Dartmouth Green. They arrived in the late afternoon and expected to stay 2-3 hours to capture the main speakers, but as the night's events unfolded, JAM staff judged the presence of cameras to be important for the safety of participants and accountability of the law enforcement mobilization they witnessed. The media were not spared in the arrests that ensued; two reporters for The Dartmouth were included in the roundup. The next morning our staff discussed at length the appropriate way for JAM to present our footage. We decided it is in the public's interest to release our staff's cameras' different viewpoints, including one camera that captured nearly 6 hours. JAM compiled a May Day playlist of recordings from the rally and subsequent events.
Our staff are not trained journalists; rather, we are videographers and documentarians. I have not generally worried for the safety of JAM staff in the field until this event. It has been an eye-opening and concerning experience for us all at JAM, as it has been for our entire community. JAM's mission to build community in the Upper Valley through media arts has never felt more complex or more important.
– Samantha Davidson Green, JAM Executive Director
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May Day on campus
On May 1, JAM staff producers covered the Labor for Liberation Rally including speeches, chants and music by Dartmouth College faculty and students, representatives of GOLD-UE union, Jewish Voice for Peace, representatives, Upper Valley for Palestine, NH Faith and Labor, Student Worker Collective, DSA, and others. When Student protesters began to set up an encampment, local and state police arrived and began to arrest participants en masse and confiscate tents.
Produced by Jordyn Fitch, Maeve Littau, Rick Russell and Chico Eastridge for JAM
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Free Speech, Hate Speech, Misinformation and You
"... an increasing divide between what people see as a valid expression of free speech, and increasingly just seeing the mechanism of free speech as an avenue for their view of the world." The Center for Media and Democracy's Bobby Lussier moderated this timely and insightful panel with community media national figures Tony Riddle (BRIC Brooklyn) and Jessica Smyser (Cambridge MA) at the Alliance for Community Media Northeast conference in Burlington. JAM is participates in the Vermont Access Network and ACM.
From Town Meeting TV, CCTV
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Finding light in darkness
Cindy Pierce shares moving stories of her mother's journey with dementia, blending humor and heartache in "Wrangling the Drift," performed at the Briggs Opera House March 25. As a caregiver, Cindy's anecdotes resonate with those who have experienced similar challenges, offering a reminder of our shared humanity. This performance served as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association, amplifying its impact in raising awareness and support for those affected by dementia, and for JAM – for which we are truly grateful!
Produced for JAM by Maeve Littau
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JAM produces live coverage of local selectboard and school board meetings for Hartford, Norwich, and Hartland, VT; Hanover, NH and Lebanon, NH (SAU88 only) to promote civic engagement and transparency in government. Tune in LIVE on JAM cable channels 1075/1085 (Comcast) or 169/170 VTEL, streaming on our website, or JAM's YouTube channel, or find recordings by searching JAM On-Demand for your town's meeting recordings. Pictured: Hartland Selectboard 05/06/24 | | |
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Film Competition Event
Kick-Off Friday, 5/17 5-6PM
Screening Sunday, 5/19 7PM
FREE FOR ALL AGES @JAM
Step into the fast-paced world of filmmaking where every second counts. Join us in the exhilarating challenge as teams race against the clock to conceive, create, and complete a short film in under 48 hours. Sign your team up now! From brainstorming sessions to frantic editing marathons, witness the creativity, camaraderie, and chaos unfold in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Registration ends May 17.
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Bi-monthly Storytelling Circle
Thursday, May 16 6-7:30PM
FREE @JAM
Story Jam offers a bi-monthly gathering for the Upper Valley community to share personal stories, fostering connection in an increasingly divided society. Participants are encouraged to share unscripted, 5-minute true stories without judgment or competition, creating a welcoming space for all members, regardless of experience or personality. Moderators ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak, promoting a culture of listening and understanding.
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Outdoor Screening of Shorts
Friday, May 24 8:15-9:30PM
FREE FOR ALL AGES
Shorts films by Kai Hamalainen, Chico Eastridge, Rogelio Fojo, Cedar O'Dowd, Noah Mauchly, Maeve Littau and Jordyn Fitch. At 8:15PM in Ratcliffe Park, we’ll unveil our outdoor screen, watch the sun set, and play seven eclectic shorts by local filmmakers. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray! Parking is limited at Ratcliffe Park so please walk or carpool if possible.
Rain location: JAM
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@ JAM Podcasts, Audiobooks & Music
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NEW season!
Community podcasts
WISEr
Ending gender-based violence
In celebration of WISE's 50th anniversary, we partnered with Northern Stage to create a podcast retrospective. The series features stories of the people who helped evolve WISE into the organization it is today and who continue to create positive change against gender-based violence into the present and future. Our second season picks up where we left off, diving deep into conversation to explore the ways that WISE is inspiring the Upper Valley community to create a more peaceful future. And it asks this key question: how can all of us be a part of the movement? In six episodes, we highlight how relationships can make real and lasting change.
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JAM at VAN
Last week JAM Executive Director Samantha Davidson Green attended the Vermont Access Network Annual Meeting hosted by Middlebury Community Television (MCTV). VAN supports a statewide network of media sharing, coordinated advocacy for community media, best practices and resources.
Learn more about Vermont Access Network
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From around the region...
JAM (CATV) partners with the Vermont Access Network (VAN) for HD (high def) community-produced content on Comcast 1070 (VT) and streaming everywhere.
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SUMMER
Starts June 24 - August 2
One-week and 2-week options
Grades 4-high school grads
One-week JAM Camp and Animation Intensive still have spaces! (Film Intensive now waitlist only.) Fee assistance/waiver available thanks to grants from Adimab, Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, and Jane B. Cook Trust.
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ON-GOING
JAM Equipment Orientation
Wednesdays 5:30PM
Fridays 12PM
Learn how to use our circulating A/V gear available FREE for local residents to achieve your production goals. Orientations cover proper handling. Let JAM help you fulfill your new year's resolutions to make that movie or podcast!
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The Briggs Opera House welcomes community arts groups to the historic theater in White River Junction, VT. JAM partners with Shaker Bridge Theater to manage rental reservations for available dates, with optional media production services when available. | |
JAM – Junction Arts & Media supports lifelong learning to engage the tools of media for individual and community expression in the Upper Valley. | |
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JAM – Junction Arts & Media
5 S. Main Street, 1st Floor (in the Newberry Market)
White River Junction, VT 05001
Contact us at info@uvjam.org
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