Jive At Five: June 2017

Friday, June 30, 2017

Friday's Jive 06-30-17

Good afternoon, it's Friday, June 30th, and this is the Jive at Five - WESU's Daily community calendar and run down of night time programming here on 88.1 FM WESU 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 Stephan Allison, host of River Valley Rhythms heard Thursdays at 4 pm here at WESU. Thanks for tuning in.

Now, here’s a rundown of some of what’s going on in the community this weekend.

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown tonight hosts singer/songwriter Kerri Powers. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday at 10:30 am. On Sunday it’s comedy with Cloud 9 Improv & Friends. Visit the website to learn about free camping passes to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival happening this weekend in Hillsdale, NY. Details @ buttonwood.org

New Haven's Cafe Nine Friday Wind Down Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by a concert to benefit The International Institute of Connecticut which serves refugees and immigrants. Artists include Witch Hair, Sam Carlson, Bilge Rat, and more. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show headlines Lea and Swamp Yankee. The Sunday Buzz Matinee theme is Songbirds and Songwriters and includes Lara Herscovitch, Kate Callahan, and Caroline Doctorow. They finish out the weekend with the late show bringing you Thelma and The Sleaze, and Nightbloom. Details @ cafenine.com

In Hartford tonight at Black-Eyed Sally’s it’s Liviu Pop & Friends. On Saturday, enjoy Blue Devil Bluez. Details @ blackeyedsallys.com

Manic Productions presents at College Street tonight An Evening with Gillian Welch. Details @ manicpresents.com

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford hosts a CD Release Party for Joey Concepcion tonight. On Saturday it’s a Memorial Benefit Show for Ezra Langston, featuring BLASTMAT, PUS, Vacant Eyes, and more. Details @ facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, you can indulge in Americana and pop tonight with Josh Ritter - Works in Progress. On Saturday they bring you Kiss the Sky – the Definitive Jimi Hendrix Tribute. On Sunday it’s The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber starring Terry Barber. The Outlaws, Beatlemania, and Amy Helm perform at Infinity Hall Norfolk this weekend. Details @ infinityhall.com

You can enjoy the City of Middletown’s Fireworks Festival this Saturday starting at 6 pm from 2 locations, the Municipal Building on DeKoven Drive and Harbor Park along the river. There’s music, food & ice cream vendors, and children’s activities. Live entertainment includes the Cuban Salsa sounds of Los Sugar Kings, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze with Jaimoe of the Allman Bros. Band, and the Middletown Symphonic Band. Details @ facebook.com/CityArtsOffice

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are opening. Enjoy home-grown goods and support local growers. Open now are: Cromwell, Fridays 4-7 pm; Durham, Thursdays 3-6 pm; Glastonbury, Wednesdays 4-7pm; Plainville Fridays 3-6 pm, and Berlin Saturdays, 9-1 pm. More to come as the season unfolds. Details @ ctnofa.org

And, here's our rundown of cinema, off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the run of Dawson City: Frozen Time, rare silent films from the early 20th century found buried in a Canadian Gold Rush town. Today at 5:30pm they open Monterey Pop, a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic Summer of Love concert, and their matinee is The Wedding Plan about wedding plans that take a turn and twist. Both run beyond the weekend. Details & screening times at realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford opens a run of Moka, a psychological thriller. Details and screening times at cinestudio.org

Hartford’s Free Movies in the Parks series brings you “Trolls” tonight in Riverside Park. Details @ riverfront.org

If you are looking for more information on the arts in Middletown, please visit the City's Facebook page at facebook.com/CityArtsOffice

And now let’s take a look at tonight’s programming on WESU and to be safe, it's best to check the WESU website for the up-to-date schedule.

Right after the Jive At Five from 5:05 to 7pm, it'll be Free Talk Radio with Deni and Al Robinson addressing news, politics, entertainment & weather and featuring listeners’ call-ins.

At 7 until 8:30pm we have the Universal Sound Wave with Sistah Tee - offering listeners a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health, nutrition, and stress reduction tips.

Next up until 10pm, we take it From the Otherside with Rok-A-Dee where 60% of the show is love songs of different genre and the others Reggae Dancehall, R&B, and new artiste.

Then from 10 to 11:30pm it's Strickly Off the Head where DJ Commotion the Music Mixologist provides a live mixshow done on the fly or freestyle, with no pre-planned mixes or blends - R&B, old school, hip hop, rap and house.

From 11:30pm until 2am Saturday we go into serious OVERDRIVE w/Clarence & Shantay Scott - offering Urban Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Traditional gospel music.

From 2 until 4am you are taken to Wonderland with DJ Cheshire Cat, who has a song in his heart, a chemical imbalance in his head and a musical library at his fingers. From krautrock to post-rock, grunge to garage, novelty to New Romantic, punk to prog, Wonderland has a place for it.

The Hour of Slack from The Church of the SubGenius Radio Ministry covers the hour from 4 to 5am with a compendium of the best and newest from all SubGenius radio & stage shows, bands, ranters, media barrage collage artists, plus the weirdest of the indie audio underground.

And we bring in the daylight from 5:00 to 6:00am with the BBC World News - a daily News roundup from the British Broadcasting Corporation, and Pacifica

And staying on the other side of the big pond, from 6 to 7am it’s the Celtic Café with Pat Laffan and Mark Gallagher presenting traditional and contemporary music with a Celtic connection.

And now that the coffee’s hot enjoy Caffé Italia from 7:00 to 8:00am, serving up a slice of Italy every Saturday morning. You don't have to speak Italian to taste it: just relax, listen, and enjoy!

That’s all for today’s Jive At Five, tune in each and every weekday at 4:55 pm to hear about what’s going on in the community and on the air right here at 88.1 FM WESU, a community service of Wesleyan University since 1939.

The Music behind today’s Jive At Five is the title track from Talking Drums' Some Day Catch Some Day Down, re-issued and re-mastered as a cd on the innova label in 2011. The original vinyl was released in 1987.

The written form for what you've heard on today’s Jive is online at wesufm.org/jive

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Good evening, it's Thursday June 29th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Here's a rundown of what's going down in our area this week.

I'm JCherry producer and host of VOICE of the CITY,Tuesday from 8-9PM, Showcasing live and local music, arts, and culture.

On Friday The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown hosts singer/songwriter Kerri Powers. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday at 10:30 am. On Sunday it’s comedy with Cloud 9 Improv & Friends. The Hearing Voices Network meets Monday at 10:30 am. Visit the website to learn about free camping passes to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival featuring the Slambovian Circus of Dreams happening this weekend in Hillsdale, NY. http://buttonwood.org/

At Russell Library On Friday at 9 am there’s a Summer Meals Blitz Day Meetup for volunteers and partners to coordinate the free summer meals program in Middletown. Registration is recommended. www.russelllibrary.org

In New Haven at Café Nine, tonight Alash, and Sam Moth take the Café stage. Friday’s Wind Down Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by a concert to benefit The International Institute of Connecticut which serves refugees and immigrants. Artists include Witch Hair, Sam Carlson, Bilge Rat, and more. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show headlines Lea and Swamp Yankee. The Sunday Buzz Matinee theme is Songbirds and Songwriters and includes Lara Herscovitch, Kate Callahan, and Caroline Doctorow. They finish out the weekend with the late show bringing you Thelma and The Sleaze, and Nightbloom. http://www.cafenine.com/

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, It’s a record release party on Thursday for the new album from Cruz Machine. There’s funk, soul, rock and more on Friday with Liviu Pop & Friends. On Saturday, enjoy Blue Devil Bluez. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, on Thursday, it’s The Z3 playing the music of Frank Zappa, along with Not Ween, a Ween tribute band. www.toadsplace.com

Tonight, Manic Presents at College Street on Friday headlining An Evening with Gillian Welch. http://www.manicpresents.com/

Riverfront Recapture in Hartford offers a free fitness class at Mortenson Plaza in Hartford every Tuesday at 6 pm. There’s also free yoga every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bring your own mat. Then there’s Thursday Nights on the Plaza, with free music and more, all on the Plaza. www.riverfront.org

On Friday, Cherry St. Station in Wallingford brings you a CD Release Party for Joey Concepcion. On Saturday it’s a Memorial Benefit Show for Ezra Langston, featuring BLASTMAT, PUS, Vacant Eyes, and more. https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Mindfulness After Work happens every Wednesday at the Hartford Mindfulness Center starting at 6:15. Register at www.hartfordmindfulnesscenter.org

Also in Hartford, there’s free music at noon every Wednesday on Constitution Plaza, provided this week by Jeff Przech. You can enjoy more on Friday with the Pratt Street Music Series, featuring Among The Acres this week. www.hartford.com/events/

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, you can enjoy Americana and pop on Friday with Josh Ritter Works in Progress. On Saturday they bring you Kiss the Sky – the Definitive Jimi Hendrix Tribute. On Sunday it’s The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber starring Terry Barber. The Outlaws, Beatlemania, and Amy Helm perform at Infinity Hall Norfolk this weekend. Details at www.infinityhall.com

You can Enjoy the City of Middletown’s Fireworks Festival this Saturday starting at 6 pm from 2 locations, the Municipal Building on DeKoven Drive and Harbor Park along the river. There’s music, food, ice cream vendors, and children’s activities. Live entertainment includes the The Cuban Salsa sounds of Los Sugar Kings, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze with Jaimoe of the Allman Bros. Band, and the Middletown Symphonic Band. www.facebook.com/pg/CityArtsOffice/events/

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are opening the 2017 season again. Enjoy home-grown goods and support local growers. Open now are: Cromwell, Fridays 4-7 pm; Durham, Thursdays 3-6 pm; and Glastonbury, Wednesdays 4-7pm, Plainville Fridays 3-6 pm, and Berlin Saturdays, 9-1 pm. More to come as the season unfolds. Info at www.ctnofa.org

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the run of “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” rare silent films from the early 20th century about a Canadian Gold Rush town. Also continuing is “Radio Dreams,” about a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, and “The Lost City of Z,” about a British explorer who discovers a lost civilization in the Amazon. All run through Thursday. On Friday they open “Monterey Pop,” a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic Summer of Love concert, and “The Book of Henry,” about a suburban family with a dangerous secret. Both run through the weekend. Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “A Woman’s Life,” based on the 1883 novel of a young girl’s journey from the convent to aging motherhood. On Friday they open “Moka,” a psychological thriller. http://www.cinestudio.org/

Hartford’s Free Movies in the Parks series brings you “Trolls” this Friday in Riverside Park. www.riverfront.org

Now here's what's on the air tonight.

Right after The Jive at Five stick around for Homegrown with Rob DeRosa featuring Connecticut Connected music presented for a global audience.

from 6:30-10pm Imagine with Karen Stein offering peace through music from around the world and around the block!

From 10-11pm From the Archives with Sundermunich presents a mostly random selection of records from the studio and not-so-random from my personal archives.

At 11 going until midnight, David Whitehouse fills in for the Feminist Bloc w

And from Midnight-4am its Franco’s Studio 54 Disco Mix with 4 hours of disco and dance music from 70s and 80s.

That’s all for today’s Jive at Five. Tune in to WESU 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.

Thanx for listening! Now stay tuned for Homegrown with Rob DeRosa.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Wednesday 6-28-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Wednesday June 28th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

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! Thanks for joining us!

Here's a rundown of what's going down in our area this week.

At Russell Library tonight/Wednesday, they’re screening “Arrival” in their And The Oscar Goes To. . . series. On Friday at 9 am there’s a Summer Meals Blitz Day Meetup for volunteers and partners to coordinate the free summer meals program in Middletown. Registration is recommended. www.russelllibrary.org

In New Haven at Café Nine, tonight/Wednesday it’s BJ Barham, Frank Viele, and Charley Crockett. On Thursday, Alash, and Sam Moth take the Café stage. Friday’s Wind Down Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by a concert to benefit The International Institute of Connecticut which serves refugees and immigrants. Artists include Witch Hair, Sam Carlson, Bilge Rat, and more. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show headlines Lea and Swamp Yankee. The Sunday Buzz Matinee theme is Songbirds and Songwriters and includes Lara Herscovitch, Kate Callahan, and Caroline Doctorow. They finish out the weekend with the late show bringing you Thelma and The Sleaze, and Nightbloom. http://www.cafenine.com/

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, it's the Wednesday Community Blues Jam hosted by Tim McDonald this week. It’s a record release party on Thursday for the new album from Cruz Machine. There’s funk, soul, rock and more on Friday with Liviu Pop & Friends. On Saturday, enjoy Blue Devil Bluez. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, on Thursday, it’s The Z3 playing the music of Frank Zappa, along with Not Ween, a Ween tribute band. www.toadsplace.com

Tonight, Manic Presents free music Wednesdays at Bar in New Haven with Daniel Bachman, Ava Mendoza, and American Elm. Manic is back at College Street on Friday headlining An Evening with Gillian Welch. http://www.manicpresents.com/

Mindfulness After Work happens every Wednesday at the Hartford Mindfulness Center starting at 6:15. Register at www.hartfordmindfulnesscenter.org

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Free Movies in the Parks series brings you “Trolls” this Friday in Riverside Park. www.riverfront.org

Now here's what's on the air tonight, on WESU:

Right after The Jive at Five stay tuned for an hour of Latin music from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, starring Isabel.

6-6:30pm it's Your Mind Matters with Helen Evrard MD. We explore the brain conditions known as mental illness from a holistic viewpoint with guests who study them, treat them, or are affected by them.

And from 6:30-8pm, stay tuned for Fusion Radio with James Fusion. The original ... and still the best damn Techno mix on radio!

Starting at 8 and running until 9:30pm, it's The Warehouse with Mike Nyce. The best of underground house music, mixed live for your listening pleasure.

From 9:30-11pm, it's The Vault with DJ Anton Banks. Presenting listeners with the latest in hard techno, minimal, tech-house, and leftfield mixed live.

From 11 to 4am it's Studio 54, starring Franco, playing all of those disco hits from the 1970's!

The BBC World News comes on board at 4am followed at 5 with Morning Edition from NPR.

Thanx for listening! Now stay tuned for The Latin Music Hour!

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Tuesday 06-27-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Tuesday June 27th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

I’m Marianne O’Hare, Producer of Conversations on Healthcare. Thanks for joining us!

Here's a rundown of what's going down in our area this week.

At Russell Library tonight at 6:30 you can join their Classic Mystery Book Discussion group to explore the duMaurier classic, “Rebecca.” Financial Literacy for Millennials happens Tuesday at 6:30 pm. They’re screening “Arrival” on Wednesday in their And The Oscar Goes To. . . series. On Friday at 9 am there’s a Summer Meals Blitz Day Meetup for volunteers and partners to coordinate the free summer meals program in Middletown. Registration is recommended. www.russelllibrary.org

In New Haven at Café Nine, tonight, the bill includes Gary War, The Mountain Movers, Camby, and Alexander. Wednesday it’s BJ Barham, Frank Viele, and Charley Crockett. On Thursday, Alash, and Sam Moth take the Café stage. Friday’s Wind Down Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by a concert to benefit The International Institute of Connecticut which serves refugees and immigrants. Artists include Witch Hair, Sam Carlson, Bilge Rat, and more. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show headlines Lea and Swamp Yankee. The Sunday Buzz Matinee theme is Songbirds and Songwriters and includes Lara Herscovitch, Kate Callahan, and Caroline Doctorow. They finish out the weekend with the late show bringing you Thelma and The Sleaze, and Nightbloom. http://www.cafenine.com/

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, on Tuesday nights, Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra works out new material. Wednesday’s Community Blues Jam hosts Tim McDonald this week. It’s a record release party on Thursday for the new album from Cruz Machine. There’s funk, soul, rock and more on Friday with Liviu Pop & Friends. On Saturday, enjoy Blue Devil Bluez. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, tonight (Tuesday) you can catch Moneybagg Yo with Funk Flex. Thursday, it’s The Z3 playing the music of Frank Zappa, along with Not Ween, a Ween tribute band. www.toadsplace.com

Tonight, Manic Presents brings Michael Franti & Spearhead, with Satsang to The College Street Music Hall in New Haven. Manic Presents free music Wednesdays at Bar in New Haven with Daniel Bachman, Ava Mendoza, and American Elm. Manic is back at College Street on Friday headlining An Evening with Gillian Welch. http://www.manicpresents.com/

Riverfront Recapture in Hartford offers a free fitness class at Mortenson Plaza in Hartford every Tuesday at 6 pm. There’s also free yoga every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bring your own mat. Then there’s Thursday Nights on the Plaza, with free music and more, all on the Plaza. www.riverfront.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford brings you Destination Dimension, Florence, Glassgirl and Brunettes on Tonight (Tues). On Friday they’ve got a CD Release Party for Joey Concepcion. On Saturday it’s a Memorial Benefit Show for Ezra Langston, featuring BLASTMAT, PUS, Vacant Eyes, and more. https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Mindfulness After Work happens every Wednesday at the Hartford Mindfulness Center starting at 6:15. Register at www.hartfordmindfulnesscenter.org

Also in Hartford, there’s free music at noon every Wednesday on Constitution Plaza, provided this week by Jeff Przech. You can enjoy more on Friday with the Pratt Street Music Series, featuring Among The Acres this week. www.hartford.com/events/

On Friday The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown hosts singer/songwriter Kerri Powers. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday at 10:30 am. On Sunday it’s comedy with Cloud 9 Improv & Friends. The Hearing Voices Network meets Monday at 10:30 am. Visit the website to learn about free camping passes to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival featuring the Slambovian Circus of Dreams happening this weekend in Hillsdale, NY. http://buttonwood.org/

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, you can enjoy Americana and pop on Friday with Josh Ritter Works in Progress. On Saturday they bring you Kiss the Sky – the Definitive Jimi Hendrix Tribute. On Sunday it’s The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber starring Terry Barber. The Outlaws, Beatlemania, and Amy Helm perform at Infinity Hall Norfolk this weekend. Details at www.infinityhall.com

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the run of “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” rare silent films from the early 20th century about a Canadian Gold Rush town. Also continuing is “Radio Dreams,” about a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, and “The Lost City of Z,” about a British explorer who discovers a lost civilization in the Amazon. All run through Thursday. On Friday they open “Monterey Pop,” a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic Summer of Love concert, and “The Book of Henry,” about a suburban family with a dangerous secret. Both run through the weekend. Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “A Woman’s Life,” based on the 1883 novel of a young girl’s journey from the convent to aging motherhood. On Friday they open “Moka,” a psychological thriller. http://www.cinestudio.org/

In Middletown, “And the Oscar Goes To”, Russell Library’s Summer Film Series continues on Wednesday with two screenings of “Arrival.” www.russelllibrary.org

Hartford’s Free Movies in the Parks series brings you “Trolls” this Friday in Riverside Park. www.riverfront.org

Now here's what's on the air tonight, on WESU:

Right after the jive, stay tuned for 3 hours of Acoustic Blender with Bill Revill for an eclectic selection of new and older folk, Americana, bluegrass, blues and other music that has a roots influence with a concert listing at 7pm and frequent concert and festival ticket giveaways.

From 8-9pm stay tuned for J-Cherry’s The Voice of the CITY.

At 9pm its WesSports and Beyond… with DJ Steve

From 9:30-10:30pm its The Test Patterns Show with Chaim O'Brien-Blumenthal

From 10:30-3am it’s a whole lot of old school soul, funk, and RnB for grown folks on The Greatest Sounds Under The Sun with Sir Bruce

At 3am stay tuned for RootsWorld Radio with Cliff Furnald, which takes you on a tour across borders and genres, introducing you to music from far flung places and sometimes from right in your own backyard.

That’s all for today’s Jive at Five. Tune in to WESU each and every weekday at 4:55 pm 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.

Stay Tuned for Acoustic Blender with Bill Revill, up next!

Monday, June 26, 2017

Monday 6-26-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Monday June 26th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

I’m Ben Michael, thanks for joining us!

Here's a rundown of what's going down in our area this week.

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown hosts its Night Open Mic and Moments of Gratitude tonight. On Tuesday it’s Empowering Yoga at 1 pm. On Friday singer/songwriter Kerri Powers takes the stage. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday at 10:30 am. On Sunday it’s comedy with Cloud 9 Improv & Friends. The Hearing Voices Network meets Monday at 10:30 am. Visit the website to learn about free camping passes to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival featuring the Slambovian Circus of Dreams happening this weekend in Hillsdale, NY. http://buttonwood.org/

In New Haven at Café Nine, tonight it’s Ed Bluez, Storytime Bob, Michael Mancenelli, and more. Tomorrow the bill includes Gary War, The Mountain Movers, Camby, and Alexander. On Wednesday it’s BJ Barham, Frank Viele, and Charley Crockett. On Thursday, Alash, and Sam Moth take the Café stage. Friday’s Wind Down Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by a concert to benefit The International Institute of Connecticut which serves refugees and immigrants. Artists include Witch Hair, Sam Carlson, Bilge Rat, and more. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show headlines Lea and Swamp Yankee. The Sunday Buzz Matinee theme is Songbirds and Songwriters and includes Lara Herscovitch, Kate Callahan, and Caroline Doctorow. They finish out the weekend with the late show bringing you Thelma and The Sleaze, and Nightbloom. http://www.cafenine.com/

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, it’s Jazz Mondays today with the Sam Landsman Group. on Tuesday Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra works out new material. Wednesday’s Community Blues Jam hosts Tim McDonald this week. It’s a record release party on Thursday for the new album from Cruz Machine. There’s funk, soul, rock and more on Friday with Liviu Pop & Friends. On Saturday, enjoy Blue Devil Bluez. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, it’s the usual Night of Smooth Jazz with Rohn Lawrence & Friends tonight. On Tuesday you can catch Moneybagg Yo with Funk Flex. On Thursday, it’s The Z3, along with Not Ween. www.toadsplace.com

Tonight, Manic Presents brings Jason Isbell and the 500 Unit, and The Mountain Goats, to the College Street Music Hall. They’re at College Street tomorrow with Michael Franti & Spearhead, appearing with Satsang. It’s free music Wednesdays at Bar in New Haven with Daniel Bachman, Ava Mendoza, and American Elm. They’re back at College Street on Friday headlining An Evening with Gillian Welch. http://www.manicpresents.com/

At Russell Library this week, there’s a book discussion for teens on Tuesday at 3 on “13 Reasons Why” by Jay Asher. Registration is suggested. There’s Adult Coloring, also at 3 pm, and at 6:30 you can join their Classic Mystery Book Discussion group to explore the duMaurier classic, “Rebecca.” Financial Literacy for Millennials happens Tuesday at 6:30 pm. They’re screening “Arrival” on Wednesday in their And The Oscar Goes To. . . series. On Friday at 9 am there’s a Summer Meals Blitz Day Meetup for volunteers and partners to coordinate the free summer meals program in Middletown. Registration is recommended. www.russelllibrary.org

Mindfulness After Work happens every Wednesday at the Hartford Mindfulness Center starting at 6:15. Register at www.hartfordmindfulnesscenter.org

In Hartford, there’s free music at noon every Wednesday on Constitution Plaza, provided this week by Jeff Przech. You can enjoy more on Friday with the Pratt Street Music Series, featuring Among The Acres this week. www.hartford.com/events/

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford brings you Destination Dimension, Florence, Glassgirl and Brunettes on Tuesday. On Friday they’ve got a CD Release Party with Joey Concepcion. On Saturday it’s a Memorial Benefit Show for Ezra Langston, featuring BLASTMAT, PUS, Vacant Eyes, and more. https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Enjoy the City of Middletown’s Fireworks Festival on Saturday starting at 6 pm at the Municipal Building on DeKoven Drive and Harbor Park along the river. There’s music, food, ice cream vendors, and children’s activities. Live entertainment includes the Los Sugar Kings, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze, and the Middletown Symphonic Band. www.facebook.com/pg/CityArtsOffice/events/

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the run of “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” rare silent films from the early 20th century about a Canadian Gold Rush town. Also continuing is “Radio Dreams,” about a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, and “The Lost City of Z,” about a British explorer who discovers a lost civilization in the Amazon. All run through Thursday. On Friday they open “Monterey Pop,” a documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic Summer of Love concert, and “The Book of Henry,” about a suburban family with a dangerous secret. Both run through the weekend. Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “A Woman’s Life,” based on Guy de Maupaussant’s novel of a young girl’s journey from the convent to aging motherhood. On Friday they open “Moka,” a psychological thriller. http://www.cinestudio.org/

In Middletown, the Russell Library continues its Summer Film Series, And the Oscar Goes To. . ., on Wednesday with two screenings of “Arrival.” www.russelllibrary.org

Hartford’s Free Movies in the Parks series brings you “Trolls” this Friday in Riverside Park. www.riverfront.org

Now here's what's on the air tonight, on WESU:

Right after the Jive, stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry, for an hour of straight jazz and classic bop.

From 6-6:30 pm it’s The Big Controversy with Eric Kuhn, an amusing review of political events and public affairs from local to national.

At 6:30 Karen Stein of Imagine Radio (heard on Thursday nights) fills in for Michael Benson, tonight.

From 8-9:30 it’s Unfocused Folk with Chip Austin, bringing you Americcana from Nashville and around the world.

Cruiser’s Radio Program with Jack Sullivan runs from 9:30 to midnight, when Hits of the 60’s and 70’s with Jimmy Z takes over.

From 1:30-2:30 am it’s The Future of What with Portia Sabin about music and the recording industry for insiders, outsiders, and outliers.

Maximum Rock & Roll Radio comes your way from 2:30-3:30 am, with punk, rock, and hardcore from the Maximum record collection, followed by Fun with DJ Otto Nation from 3:30-4 am.

At 5 am stay tuned for NPR’s Morning Edition.

At 9 am on weekdays join us for Rising up with Sonali from Pacifica

followed by NPR’s 1A with Joshua Johnson.

At 11 am (Monday Through Thursday) WESU is proud to presents Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod from Pacifica, and every weekday at noon it’s Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Friday's Jive 06-23-17

Good afternoon, it's Friday, June 23rd, and this is the Jive at Five - WESU's Daily community calendar and run down of night time programming here on 88.1 FM WESU 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 Stephan Allison, host of River Valley Rhythms heard Thursdays at 4 pm here at WESU. Thanks for tuning in.

Now, here’s a rundown of some of what’s going on in the community this weekend.

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown tonight features the Akron-based Gage Brothers. The Aligned with Source Workshop and Meditation is Saturday morning @ 10:30, and in the evening jazz pianist and composer Ben Rosenblum performs with his trio. There’s a Closing Reception on Sunday for Maria Louise to celebrate her exhibition, From Bud to Bloom. Details @ buttonwood.org

New Haven's Cafe Nine Friday’s Wind Down Happy Hour features Buzz Gordo. The night’s main event features Danny Pease and the Regulators, Dutty Windhouse, Sky Swamp Orange, and The Screw-Ups. Saturday’s afternoon Jazz Jam Session is with the George Baker Band. At night Sidestep Complex, Drop Kick Pop, and Sarah Golley take the stage. The Sunday Buzz Matinee brings you The Hickups and Tuesday Saints, and they finish out the weekend with a Manic Presents late show featuring The Toasters, and Slip and Fall. Details @ cafenine.com

At Toad’s Place in New Haven Saturday they headline Shakedown, playing the music of The Grateful Dead and Beyond, Great Blue, O’K and the Night Crew, and Klams Kasino. Details @ toadsplace.com

In Hartford tonight at Black-Eyed Sally’s it’s a New England Blues Blast with Neal & the Vipers, appearing with Carl Ricci & 706 Union Ave. Saturday’s event is The Ze-Conn, with Brian MacDonald and an All-Star Band celebrating the music of Warren Zevon. Details @ blackeyedsallys.com

At The Ballroom at The Outer Space in Hamden tonight, Manic Productions presents The Sea The Sea, and Kacy & Clayton. Details @ manicpresents.com

At the Russell Library in Middletown there’s Yoga in the Courtyard on Saturday at 11 am. Details @ russelllibrary.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford hosts a Fundraiser Show for Crossing the Rubicon Bus tonight. On Saturday it’s the All Day Summer Punk on the outdoor stage.. Details @ facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, you can indulge in folk, rock, and funk tonight with the Adam Ezra Group, appearing with special guest Atlas Gray. On Saturday they bring you Tusk – the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Details @ infinityhall.com

The Greater Hartford Latino Fest happens this Saturday from noon to 9 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Enjoy music, vendors and more in this multicultural celebration. Details @ hartfordlatinofest.com

The 3rd annual “Blackbird” Benefit Concert is this Saturday at 6 pm at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. This year an all-star band performs The Beatles’ “Abbey Road.” Proceeds benefit the Stephanie Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Details @ wesleyan.edu/cfa/

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are opening the 2017 season. Enjoy home-grown goods and support local growers. Open now are: Cromwell, Fridays 4-7 pm; Durham, Thursdays 3-6 pm; and Glastonbury, Wednesdays 4-7pm. More to come as the season unfolds. Details @ ctnofa.org

And, here's our rundown of cinema, off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways opens a run of Dawson City: Frozen Time, featuring rare silent films from the early 20th century found in a Canadian Gold Rush town. Also opening is Radio Dreams, about a Farsi-language radio station in San Francisco, and in the afternoons The Lost City of Z, about Brisish explorer Percy Fawcett. All films run beyond the weekend. Details & screening times at realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford opens a run of A Woman’s Life, based on Guy de Maupaussant’s novel of a young girl’s journey from the convent to aging motherhood. They screen National Theatre Live’s new production of “Salome” Sunday. Details and screening times at cinestudio.org

If you are looking for more information on the arts in Middletown, please visit the City's Facebook page at facebook.com/CityArtsOffice

And now let’s take a look at tonight’s programming on WESU and to be safe, it's best to check the WESU website for the up-to-date schedule.

Right after the Jive At Five from 5:05 to 7pm, it'll be Free Talk Radio with Deni and Al Robinson addressing news, politics, entertainment & weather and featuring listeners’ call-ins.

And we bring in the daylight from 5:00 to 6:00am with the BBC World News - a daily News roundup from the British Broadcasting Corporation, and Pacifica

And staying on the other side of the big pond, from 6 to 7am it’s the Celtic Café with Pat Laffan and Mark Gallagher presenting traditional and contemporary music with a Celtic connection.

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