The JEMS Mission:
The Jay Entertainment and Music Society (JEMS) was organized in 1987 to provide entertainment and education to our community.
JEMS strives to connect the local and visiting community together through the Arts vis music, dance, exercise, spoken word, theater, the visual arts and community based events.
The Jay Entertainment & Music Society is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
UPCOMING JEMS EVENTS
đ JOIN US AT THE JEMBOREE! đ
Saturday, November 21 : 11 a.m.â3 p.m.
Amos & Julia Ward Theatre | 15 Parkside Road, Jay, NY
Mark your calendar and join us for JEMBOREE 2026, JEMSâ third annual day of music, food, and community fun! Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate the creativity and generosity that make our community special.
đ¶ Live local music featuring Trailâs End Celtic SeisiĂșn 12:15-2pm and JEMS Jams. 11am-12noon
đïž Huge in-person silent auction featuring artisanal crafts and local business goodies 11-2pm
đ„§ Homemade pies to take home (drop-off for pie bakers is 9-11am). For more information on donating a pie contact Connie Miller HERE.
đ Delicious Michigans & refreshments
đš Kidsâ craft tableItâs a day packed with music, food, community, and fun for the whole family!
Best of all, your participation helps keep the lights on, the heat running, the building maintained, and the events rolling at the Amos & Julia Ward Theatre.Your participation makes a difference!
JEMS is an entirely volunteer-run, community-funded nonprofit. Every purchase, bid, and donation helps keep the lights on, the heat running, and the Amos & Julia Ward Theatre welcoming everyone with concerts, theater, dance, and community events throughout the year.
Come celebrate, have fun, and support JEMS! We canât wait to see you November 21st! â€ïž
For questions about JEMBOREE 2026, if youâd like to volunteer, or to donate to the silent auction, please contact Larysa Murray HERE.
Jems Jams
Trail's End Celtic SeisiuÌn
Jems Jams
Jemboree Pie Sale: Nov 21 11AM-3PM
The Christmas Rose: Sunday November 29 2PM
JEMS is pleased to present:
The Christmas Rose
Martha Gallagher performs her unique telling of The Christmas Rose, inspired by Selma Lagerlöfâs The Legend of the Christmas Rose, with Celtic harp in hand, weaving together song, story, music, and legend.
The performance is ideal for adults, teens and older children; it is not intended for young children.
The heart of this story centers on the miracles of the heart, transcending any one religion, making it a universal tale of faith, joy, hope and love.
Martha Gallagher has been sharing her spirited, distinctive, and richly varied music with audiences for over 45 years. Known regionally as The Adirondack Harper, she has performed with such luminaries as six-time Grammy winners, The Chieftains. Her extensive solo tours have taken her around the US and into Canada, with several tours sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts. She has been featured on numerous television and radio programs; including BBC Television, Northeast Public Radio, and Good Morning Arizona.
Contra Dancing: Nov 11, Dec 9 7-9PM
Volunteer for JEMS!
The Jay Entertainment & Music Society is looking for Dance, Music, Yoga, and Art Instructors who need a space to teach their talent.
We have a beautiful, clean, and warm facility with free Wi-Fi and sound system for your use.
A great place to hold workshops, parties, and movie nights. Large Theater, Kitchen, Upstairs meeting place.
Bathrooms are included. Please contact Stephanie Battisti at srbattisti@gmail.com or 518-637-1018
Rent The Amos & Julia Theater!
JEMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie Battisti - President
Connie Miller - Vice President
Dennis Bakos - Secretary
Dawn Tonneau - Treasurer
Deirdre Garland - Board Member
Michael Rafferty - Board Member
Mike Battisti - Board Member
Barbara Steen - Board Member
Larysa Murray - Board Member
Steve Turbek - Past President
For booking entertainment: Michael Rafferty rafferty.michael@avcs12.org
For Hall rental (parties, etc.): Stephanie Battisti srbattisti@gmail.com or 518-637-1018
Please feel free to contact ANY board member if you have any questions regarding donation, event sponsorship and theater sponsorship. Or, feel free to contact Stephanie Battisti, President, at: 518-637-1018 or email us