Good evening, it's Wednesday, Aug.12th, and this is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of night time programming here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown, your station for NPR, Pacifica, independent and local public affairs by day, and the best in free-form community programming week-nights and weekends.
I'm Bill Denert, producer and host of Thursday night's Evening Jazz where "hearing is the best experience" and Connecticut's number 1 Washington Nationals fan!
Donna:
And I'm Donna Denert. Thanks for joining us!
Here’s some of what’s going on in our area this week:
At the Russell Library in Middletown,the Veteran’s Writing Group meets every Thursday at 7. Visit their website for information on summer events, children’s activities, and more. http://www.russelllibrary.org
Bill:
At Café Nine in New Haven, tonight you can catch Ponybird, appearing with Lexi Weege and Tracy Walton. On Thursday, it’s Johnny A, Jeremy Lichter, and Dean Falcone. Friday’s Happy Hour artist is Victor Roland at 5 p.m., followed at 10 by Quiet Life, and Caroline Rose, brought to you by Manic Productions. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session at 4:30 is with Tony Dioguardi & Friends, followed at 9 by the Full Blast Summer Tour with Duece Bug, Joey Batts and Them, Stryfe, and Dinero. Sunday’s matinee show headlines Slaid Cleaves, followed by the Soul Service at 8 p.m.http://www.cafenine.com
Manic Productions brings the Beach Boys with Mike Love at the College Street Music Hall. They also bring you Chris Staples, The Backyard Committee, and Lemolo at Bar in New Haven this evening. On Sunday you can hear Failure, Hum, and Nothing at the College Street Music Hall. http://www.manicproductions.com.
At Blackeyed Sally’s in Hartford, Wednesday’s Blues Jam is with Gene Donaldson. Friday they’ve got Shawn Holt & the Teardrops. On Saturday, it’s Johnny & the Pushers, bringing you American rock ‘n’ roll that was born in a Columbian prison.http://www.blackeyedsallys.com
Donna:
On Thursday at 7:30 you can hear The Charles Neville & Khalif Neville Jazz Duo, with BeBop, New Orleans jazz, and more at the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown! www.buttonwood.org.
At the Hartford Public Library, there’s the Heart City Story Club this evening at 6 for an open mic, with true personal stories live on stage. http://www.hplct.org
Elizabeth Park in Hartford ends its Summer Concert Series on the Rose Garden Lawn this Wednesday with a performance by Locomotion. http://www.elizabethparkct.org
You can tour the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown every Wednesday at 2 p.m., with tea available every second Wednesday of the month. http://www.wadsworthmansion.com
Bill:
Down in New Haven at Toad’s Place, they headline Lil Herb on Thursday. On Friday, 365ent presents the Roc-a-Fella Reunion, with a variety of performers. On Saturday it’s Shakedown, along with Off The Dome, and Creamery Station.
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On Thursday you can enjoy The Mighty Soul Drivers, bringing you the classic soul of Memphis and more, as part of the Sunset Sounds Concert Series at the Butler McCook House and Garden in Hartford. There’s a pop-up art show too. More at http://www.ctlandmarks.org
Donna:
You can tango every Friday at First Church on Court Street in Middletown, starting at 4 p.m. Details at http://www.firstchurchmiddletown.org
The National Beat Poetry Festival happens at Broad Street Books in Middletown this Friday at 6:30. Featured poets are George Wallace and Geraldine Green, along with live music and an open mic. Details at http://www.arts2go.org
At Infinity Hall in Hartford, the Atlanta Rhythm Section plays Southern Rock. On Sunday at 1:30, you can hear Bob McArthur as Elvis Presley. http://www.infinityhall.com
The National Society of Black Engineers hosts a Minute to Engineer It STEM learning experience and competition this Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Hilton Hartford Hotel on Trumbull St. Call 646-652-7226 for registration and details.
Bill:
The 4th annual Middletown Trinidad Style Evolution Carnival happens this Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. in Harbor Park. Enjoy steel band music, limbo contests, calypso, Caribbean food, and more. http://www.arts2go.org
The Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival happens this Saturday and Sunday at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Enjoy dragon boat races, Asian music, dance, martial arts, culture and more. Details at www.riverfront.org
Donna:
You can support Connecticut’s Farmer’s Markets and enjoy healthy food while you’re at it! The East Haddam Farmer’s market happens every Wednesday from 4 to 7, Durham’s is on Thursdays from 3 to 6. The Clinton market is every Thursday from 4 to 7. Middletown’s North End market is on Friday from 10 to 2, with the long-running market on the South Green on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October. There’s one in Higganum Village on Friday from 3:30 to 6:30, and in Cromwell on Friday from 4 to 7. On the shore, Old Saybrook markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A new market is open at 53 Broadway in New Haven every Friday from 10 to 2. The Chester market is open on Sundays from 10 to 1. Tune in to the Jive for updates on more openings, and visit http://www.ctnofa.org for details.
Bill:
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
The Spotlight Free Movies series in Hartford continues this week with “The Boxtrolls,” based on Alan Snow’s children’s novel “Here Be Monsters.” Information on times and dates are at http://www.hartford.spotlighttheatres.com
The Hartford Parks Free Movies After Dark series continues this Friday with a screening of “Drumline,” about a Harlem street drummer at a Southern university, in Keney Park. http://www.hartford.com/events/
The Hartford Public Library continues its Global Lens Film Series with “Voice of My Father,” a Turkish film about a father who discovers hidden family audiotapes while preparing for the birth of his child.http://www.hplct.org
The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford is screening “In Order of Disappearance,” a comedic crime thriller from Norway, this Thursday through Sunday. Info at http://www.thewadsworth.org
Donna:
At Real Art Ways in Hartford, the run of “Tangerine” about transgenders dealing with the various subculture in Los Angeles, and shot entirely on an iPhone 5s, continues through Thursday. Also continuing is “Court,” an absurdist portrait of injustice, caste prejudice, and venal politics in contemporary India. Opening on Friday is “Tribe,” a Ukranian film about a high school for the deaf, presented without subtitles or voice-overs. Also opening are “Unexpected,” a drama about an inner-city Chicago high school, and “Listen To Me Marlon,” an inner look into Marlon Brandon’s mind using archival personal material. Check the website for times; all three run through the weekend.http://www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio continues its run of Thomas Hardy’s “Far from the Madding Crowd,” starring Carey Mulligan, through Thursday. Their Out Film CT series presents a screening of “Tiger Orange” on Thursday, about two gay brothers leading very different lives. On Friday, and continuing through the weekend, they open “The Apu Trilogy,” with screenings of three restored films by Satyajit Ray, the greatest Indian director of his generation. www.cinestudio.org.
Bill:
Now here's what's on the air tonight on WESU:
Dub Revolution with Big Bent follows the Jive, with an international exploration of new and old roots, dub, raggae and more.
From 6-6:30 its Your Mind Matters with Helen Evrard, M.D. where Guests discuss holistic approaches to the brain diseases we call mental illness, or share their stories of personal healing and achievement.
Fusion Radio with James Fusion follows from 6:30 to 8, with the best Techno mix on radio.
From 8 to 9:30 it’s The Warehouse with Mike Nyce, bringing you deep underground sounds mixed live for your
listening pleasure.
The Vault with DJ Anton Banks comes your way from 9:30 to 11, with hard techno, minimal, and leftfield mixed live.
There’s exclusive music from international artists.
From 11 to 1 a.m. it’s The Dungeon with Executioner Snow, bringing you heavy metal, underground and gangsta rap from all eras, all the way up to recently-released material.
From 1 to 3 a.m. it’s All Mixed Up from Pacifica.
At 3, we’ll rebroadcast today’s session of Democracy Now, with Amy Goodman.
BBC World News follows at 4, and we start your day bright and early with Morning Edition from NPR at 5 a.m.
Donna:
That’s all for today’s Jive At Five. Tune in each and every weekday at 4:55 p.m. to hear about what’s going on in the community and on the air right here at WESU 88.1 FM, a community service of Wesleyan University since 1939.
Now stay tuned for Dub Revolution with Big Bent.
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