Friday's Jive 09-29-17

Good afternoon, it's Friday, September 29th, 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.

On Saturday morning The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown has the Aligned With Source Workshop, and in the evening you can enjoy Ameranouche, bringing you Gypsy Flamenco Swing. Details @ buttonwood.org

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts the 41st annual Navaratri Festival, a celebration of the music, dance, and artistry of India. Tonight is henna and chaat samplings, and music and dance at Crowell Hall. The festival winds up on Saturday with a Hindu ceremonial blessing ceremony and a final concert at Crowell Concert Hall. Details @ wesleyan.edu/cfa

At Russell Library in Middletown, there’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday, and at 1 pm Sat. they host author/historian Marty Podskoch to discuss his new book, “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Supervised by WWI Officers.” Don’t forget, it’s the final week to return overdue items with no penalty. Details @ russelllibrary.org

New Haven’s Café Nine Friday Women In Song Happy Hour brings you Allison Farrell and CB Sheehan, followed later by a Puppet Cabaret with DJ Icebucket. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances, and the late show is the Ideat Village Rock Lottery. The Sunday Buzz Matinee has The Vibrators with a 40th Anniversary Tour, and the late show features Sex Beat with DJ Kid Congo Powers. Details @ cafenine.com

At the Outer Space in Hamden tonight they’ve got The Russ Liquid Test and Marvel Years. It’s the Ballroom on Saturday with Rainer Maria, Mates of State, and Selector Dub Narcotic, or you can catch The Growlers and Baby Shakes at the College Street Music Hall. Sunday’s Music Hall performers are Two Door Cinema Club, and Circa Waves. Details @ manicpresents.com

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, tonight it’s soulful guitar blues with Robert Frahm. On Saturday, it’s the blues/rock favorite, The Paul Nelson Band. Details @ blackeyedsallys.com

Toad’s Place in New Haven tonight features Shakedown playing the music of The Dead and Beyond. Details @ toadsplace.com

The Hartford Jazz Society offers details on many events, including a comprehensive list, chock full of weekly events featuring jazz. Details @ hartfordjazzsociety.com   

Tonight at Infinity Hartford its indie rock and jazz fusion with Indian Ocean. Saturday’s headliner is Jonny Lang with blues, rock and gospel. On Sunday, it’s a social media and music festival tour with the first ever Digitour: Goodtimes. Details @ infinityhall.com

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts holds a free Block Party this Saturday at their Hartford location. There’s music, food trucks, family events, salsa lessons, backstage tours, and more. Details @ bushnell.org

The MAC650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op on Main St. in Middletown has Ava Luna, Jelani Sei, and Zanders this Sunday nigh at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

This Sunday afternoon The March for Education, to raise awareness and support for the children in our community, is happening in Middletown. There’s a parade from Macdonough Elementary School on Spring St. to Harbor Park. At Harbor Park there will be vendors and educational booths set up until 7pm. Details @ marchforeducation.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features Cry Havoc, Sick Minds, Enziguri and more tonight. On Saturday, they hold their final FN Fest to celebrate the close of FN Radio. On Sunday, it’s Beat the Doll and Matt Danger.. Details @ facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Farmers Markets are peaking now with most operating thru October: Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10am to 2pm, also Middletown’s long running market on the South Green are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 1pm. Cromwell’s market is on Fridays 4-7 pm; Durham, Thursdays 3-6 pm; and Glastonbury, Wednesdays 4-7pm. Details and full listings @ ctnofa.org

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

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the afternoon run of Unleashed, about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. The late afternoon movie, Logan Lucky, is about a heist and stock car racing. Opening this evening is School Life, a documentary about the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland. On Sunday at 7:30pm, in a one-time only event, it’s John Le Carré – An Evening with George Smiley, the proceeds of which benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Details & screening times at realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of Detroit, a recreation of the 1967 Detroit riots. Sunday’s opens a one-week run of Dunkirk in 70 mm format, that focuses on the stories of resilience against overwhelming odds in the early stages of WWII. 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 6:30pm, it'll be Wild Wild Live! with Babe and Beth expounding on that Wesleyan music scene.

And from 6:30-7pm catch the Middletown Youth Radio Project, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood. 

At 7 until 8:30pm we have the Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T - offering 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 Cocomotion 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.

Bridging the night to the morning hours, from 11:30pm to 12:30am you’ll have An A and a B with DJ N following the premise that every band has its hits - and a multitude of unknown, hidden gems. Songs played per band (70s-2000s rock) seek to highlight this dichotomy.

From 12:30pm until 3am Saturday we go into serious OVERDRIVE w/Clarence & Shantay Scott - offering the best urban contemporary, hip hop, and traditional gospel music on the planet!

From 3 until 5am 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.

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.

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

Is WESU as a source for information and entertainment in your life? Support the station with a donation? You can make that donation online at wesufm.org/pledge anytime. Thanks for listening!

Thursday 9-28-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Thursday September 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 Ben Michael. Thanks for joining us! Now here's what's going on in our area this week:

Tonight here in Middletown, The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown kicks off their 41st annual Navaratri Festival, a celebration of the music, dance, and artistry of India. Tonight’s offerings include a Music Colloquium lecture, a film screening, and a concert of vocal music at Crowell Concert Hall. They continue on Friday with henna and chaat samplings plus music and dance at Crowell Hall. The festival winds up on Saturday with a Hindu ceremonial blessing ceremony and a final concert at Crowell. Full details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

Tonight Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts the author lecture: Ethan Kleinberg, “Haunting History: For a Deconstructive Approach to the Past” at 7 pm. Tomorrow at Wesleyan RJ Julia you can catch Neil Maher, Apollo In the Age of Aquarius.  www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

The Rockfall Foundation is holding An Evening with Henry David Thoreau this Thursday at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown. Help celebrate the bicentennial of Thoreau’s birth with Richard Smith, historian and member of the Thoreau Society. Call 860-347-0340 for reservations and information.

At the Outer Space in Hamden tonight/Thursday, Manic Presents brings Yelle and Mission Zero, and Friday they’ve got The Russ Liquid Test and Marvel Years. It’s the Ballroom again on Saturday with Rainer Maria, Mates of State, and Selector Dub Narcotic, or you can catch The Growlers and Baby Shakes at the College Street Music Hall. Sunday’s Music Hall performers are Two Door Cinema Club, and Circa Waves. www.manicpresents.com

In New Haven at Café Nine tonight, you can catch John Ferrara Seth Moutal, with a workshop before the performanc, starting at 7. Friday’s Women In Song Happy Hour at Café Nine features Allison Farrel and CB Sheehan. Friday night it’s a Puppet Cabaret with DJ Icebucket. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances this week. Saturday night Café nine presents the Ideat Village Rock Lottery. The Sunday Buzz Matinee at The Nine features The Vibrators 40th Anniversary Tour. Sunday Night at Café Nine features Sex Beat with DJ Kid Congo Powers.  http://www.cafenine.com

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, tonight/Thursday, they headline Keller Wiliams. Friday, Toad’s features Shakedown playing the music of The(Grateful) Dead and Beyond. www.toadsplace.com

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tomorrow / Friday night its soulful guitar blues with Robert Frahm. On Saturday, it’s the blues/rock favorite, The Paul Nelson Band. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/





The Charter Oak Cultural Center holds an opening reception with the artist for the new exhibit “The Art of Protest: Photographs by Arienne Davey,” this eve /Thursday at their Hartford location.www.charteroakcenter.org

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, you can enjoy An Evening with Madeleine Peyroux tonight/Thursday. Friday, they offer indie rock and jazz fusion with Indian Ocean. Saturday’s headliner is Jonny Lang. On Sunday, it’s a social media and music festival tour - Digitour: Goodtimes. Wishbone Ash takes the Infinity Hall Norfolk stage, tonight. Tomorrow The High Kings Grace & Glory Tour 2017 takes the infinity Hall Norfolk stage. Saturday, they’ve got the Rippingtons and Sunday brings Jeff Przech to the Infinity Hall Norfolk Bistro,   www.infinityhall.com

The Connecticut Forum presents “An Evening with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer” tonight at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. Attendees will receive a free copy of his book, “The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities.”www.ctforum.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features Cry Havoc, Sick Minds, Enziguri and more this Friday. On Saturday, they hold their final FN Fest to celebrate the close of FN Radio. On Sunday, it’s Beat the Doll and Matt Danger. Full details at https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Saturday morning, The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown brings you the Aligned With Source Workshop, and in the evening you can enjoy Ameranouche, bringing you Gypsy Flamenco Swing. The Hearing Voices network meets on Monday mornings at 10:30.  http://buttonwood.org/

At Russell Library in Middletown, there’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday, and at 1 pm Sat. they host author/historian Marty Podskoch to discuss his new book, “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Supervised by WWI Officers.” Don’t forget, it’s the final week to return overdue items with no penalty. Check the website for details and more ongoing events for all ages.www.russelllibrary.org

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts holds a free Block Party this Saturday at their Hartford location. There’s music, food trucks, family events, salsa lessons,  backstage tours, and more.www.bushnell.org

The Middlesex County Historical Society hosts is 32nd Annual Car Show this Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Palmer Field in Middletown. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/


The MAC650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Ava Luna, Jelani Sei, and Zanders this Sunday night at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Sunday afternoon Brings 2nd Annual Middletown March for Education Parade and Festival  to celebrate Families, Students Educators, and Community. The Parade begins at 3pm at Macdonough school and will head to Harbor Park where the festival begins and will continue until 7pm.  ALL are welcome because ALL children matter! For more information visit march for education dot org or call Executive Director Timothy Cooper at 203.522. 2511  

Many of Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are still in session. Most run through the end of October and offer opportunities to find home-grown goods and support local growers. Middletown’s long running market on the South Green is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm and Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10 am to 2 pm. Cromwell’s market is on Fridays 4-7 pm; and Glastonbury’s market happens Wednesdays 4-7 pm, find more at www.ctnofa.org

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

Hartford’s Real Art Ways ends their run of “Columbus,” tonight. This film is about two strangers brought together in a small Midwestern city. Through next Thursday, they continue the run of “Unleashed,” about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. Tomorrow Real Art Ways opens run of Logan Lucky, and “School Life,” a documentary about the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland. Sunday brings a screening of “John Le Carré – An Evening with George Smiley,” the proceeds of which benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

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Through Saturday, Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run “Detroit” a recreation of the 1967 Detroit riots. Sunday’s opening is “Dunkirk.” Check the website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/

Now, stay tuned for a rundown of evening programming here on WESU!

Right after the Jive stick around for Homegrown, with Rob DeRosa the award winning  Music Show-playing Connecticut connected artists often treating the listeners to pre-release material and in studio interviews with artists, the show also provides information about live shows in the area.

At 6:30 stay tuned for Imagine with Karen Stein, offering Peace through music! Listen to the best music from around the world and around the block!

From 8:00-9:30pm stick and stay with WESU for Evening Jazz with Bill Denert, providing A broad range of swing, be bop and avante garde with a sprinkling of new releases. "Hearing is the best experience"

At 9:30 its Crispix with Chris From indie rock to folk to electronic and more, Chris picks whatever he's feeling this week to share with you.

From 11-midnight it’s The American Empire with, Tootse Mutant offering an exploration of the influence of American cultural imperialism on foreign music, such as Korean Hip-Hop, Japanese Jazz, and Peruvian Punk and so much more.

From midnight-1am it’s Jazzalicious Definition with DJ Stocks'n'Socks and MC McGee traveling through the history of jazz by highlighting a different artist, sub-genre, or time period each week.

Stay tuned from 1-2am for Fake News with DJ Alias and DJ Nick at Night who offer An irreverent take on political punditry, provided by two guys who love the sound of their own voices.

From 2-3am it’s the Sonic Hour with DJ Jackson with a focus on indie rock, prog pop, power pop, indie pop, etc. Shows will compare music from a previous generation with their contemporaries.

From 3-4am it’s Democracy Now! from Pacifica. 
 

At 4‑5am We bring you the BBC World Report and we kick of weekdays with Morning Edition from NPR From 5‑9am.

That’s all for today’s Jive at Five. Thanks for joining us and Stay tuned for a stiff does of Homegrown with Rob DeRosa, up next.

Wednesday 09-27-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Wednesday September 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 Bill Denert, producer and host of Thursday nights Evening Jazz where "hearing is the best experience" and Connecticut's number 1 Washington Nationals fan! Thanx for joining us!

Now here's what's going on in our area this week:

Saturday morning, The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown brings you the Aligned With Source Workshop, and in the evening you can enjoy Ameranouche, bringing you Gypsy Flamenco Swing. The Hearing Voices network meets on Monday mornings at 10:30.  http://buttonwood.org/
The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown on Thursday hosts the 41st annual Navaratri Festival, a celebration of the music, dance, and artistry of India. Thursday’s offerings include a Music Colloquium lecture, a film screening, and a concert of vocal music at Crowell Concert Hall. They continue on Friday with henna and chaat samplings, and music and dance at Crowell Hall. The festival winds up on Saturday with a Hindu ceremonial blessing ceremony and a final concert at Crowell. Full details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts local author and activist Sarah Prager with her book, “Queer, There, and Everywhere,” also at 7 pm. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

At Russell Library in Middletown, there’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday, and at 1 pm Sat. they host author/historian Marty Podskoch to discuss his new book, “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Supervised by WWI Officers.” Don’t forget, it’s the final week to return overdue items with no penalty. Check the website for details and more ongoing events for all ages. www.russelllibrary.org

In New Haven at Café Nine tonight, you can catch Jason Eady, appearing with Belle of the Fall. Thursday brings you a John Ferrara & Seth Moutal Showcase, with a workshop preceeding starting at 7. Friday’s Women In Song Happy Hour brings you Allison Farrel and CB Sheehan, followed later by a Puppet Cabaret with DJ Icebucket. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances, and the late show is the Ideat Village Rock Lottery. The Sunday Buzz Matinee has The Vibrators with a 40th Anniversary Tour, and the late show features Sex Beat with DJ Kid Congo Powers. Polluter. http://www.cafenine.com

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s it's the Wednesday community blues jam session featuringTim McDonald this week. This Friday, it’s soulful guitar blues with Robert Frahm. On Saturday, it’s the blues/rock favorite, The Paul Nelson Band. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven,  Thursday, they headline Keller Wiliams. Friday, Toad’s features Shakedown playing the music of The Dead and Beyond. www.toadsplace.com

At the Outer Space on Thursday, Manic Presents brings Yelle and Mission Zero, and Friday they’ve got The Russ Liquid Test and Marvel Years. It’s the Ballroom again on Saturday with Rainer Maria, Mates of State, and Selector Dub Narcotic, or you can catch The Growlers and Baby Shakes at the College Street Music Hall. Sunday’s Music Hall performers are Two Door Cinema Club, and Circa Waves. www.manicpresents.com

There’s free yoga at Bushnell park on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. www.hartford.com/events/

In Hartford, at the Arch Street Tavern, Boo-Yah Free Funk Wednesdays happens each week and is hosted is by members of West End Blend, Big Mean Sound Machine, and a rotating gang of special guests.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/booyahfreefunkfamily/ 

The Rockfall Foundation is holding An Evening with Henry David Thoreau this Thursday at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown. Help celebrate the bicentennial of Thoreau’s birth with Richard Smith, historian and member of the Thoreau Society. Call 860-347-0340 for reservations and information.

The Charter Oak Cultural Center holds an opening reception with the artist for the new exhibit “The Art of Protest: Photographs by Arienne Davey,” this Thursday at their Hartford location. www.charteroakcenter.org

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, enjoy An Evening with Madeleine Peyroux this Thursday with the Marshall Tucker Band. On Friday, they offer indie rock and jazz fusion with Indian Ocean. Saturday’s headliner is Jonny Lang with blues, rock and gospel. On Sunday, it’s a social media and music festival tour with the first ever Digitour: Goodtimes.  www.infinityhall.com

The Middlesex County Historical Society hosts is 32nd Annual Car Show this Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Palmer Field in Middletown. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

The Connecticut Forum presents “An Evening with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer” this Thursday at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. Attendees will receive a free copy of his book, “The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities.” www.ctforum.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features Cry Havoc, Sick Minds, Enziguri and more this Friday. On Saturday, they hold their final FN Fest to celebrate the close of FN Radio. On Sunday, it’s Beat the Doll and Matt Danger. Full details at https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts holds a free Block Party this Saturday at their Hartford location. There’s music, food trucks, family events, salsa lessons,  backstage tours, and more. www.bushnell.org

The MAC650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Ava Luna, Jelani Sei, and Zanders this Sunday night to their Main St. location at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

This Sunday afternoon Brings The March for children, to raise awareness and support for the children in our community. There’s a parade from Macdonough Elementary School on Spring St in Middletown to Harbor Park. At harbor park there will be vendors and educational booths set up until 7pm.

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are still in session. Most run through the end of October and offer opportunities to find home-grown goods and support local growers. Middletown’s long running market on the South Green is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm and Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10 am to 2 pm. Cromwell’s market is on Fridays 4-7 pm; and Glastonbury’s market happens Wednesdays 4-7 pm, find more 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 “Columbus,” about two strangers brought together in a small Midwestern city, along with “Unleashed,” about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. The afternoon movie, Patti Cake$, about an unlikely rapper who meets a hip-hop legend, also continues. They all run through Thursday. On Friday they open “No Maps on My Taps,” a documentary about contemporary tap dancing. Also opening is “The Nile Hilton Incident” a film noir about a murder in Cairo. Special events on the weekend include a screening of “School Life,” a documentary about the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland, and “John Le Carré – An Evening with George Smiley,” the proceeds of which benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “Whose Streets?” a documentary of the aftermath of the killing of a black teenager in Ferguson, MO, through tonight/Wednesday. On Thursday they open “Detroit” a recreation of the 1967 Detroit riots. Sunday’s opening is “Dunkirk.” Check the website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/
Now, here’s a rundown of our Tuesday night schedule for our new Fall program season.
Right after the jive at Five stay tuned for
The Latin Music Hour with Isabel. Latin mustic from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's.

From 6 - 6:30 it's Think Twice Radio with Al Robinson.
The undertaking of "Think Twice Radio" is to reassert the "watchdog" role of the media by ramping up coverage of Connecticut issues in a non-partisan manner.

And from 6:30 -8 it's Fusion Radio with James Fusion.
The original... and still the best damn Techno mix on radio!

From 8 - 9:30 it's The Warehouse with Mike Nyce.
The best of underground house music mixed live for your listening pleasure.

And starting at 9:30 and running until 11, it's N.E. Tempo with DJ Berk.
Dubstep, DnB, techno, ragga jungle, breakbeats mixed live.

From 11 -midnight it's Genrebusters with Baby Ruth and Willy J. A music history show that dives into the rise and phenonemon of cult sub-genres of music like MOR, "slacker-rock", prog-funk and trap.

And at midnight it's Who Sampled? with Margilla Madman and Bebbs. A music show that plays songs that sample other songs.

From 1 - 2 am it's Unsure with Racha and SarBot. Each program we cover a different topic through various forms of sonic media, whether with lyrical to instrumental music, archival news and interviews, movie and TV clips.

From 2 - 3 it's Well into the Eighties with Daniel Crippin. Classic alternative music from WESU's extemsive vinyl archive paired with the best in new indie rock.

From 3 - 4 it's Democracy Now! from Pacifica. Hosted by Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! gives access to peopleand perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. media, including journalists, rasstoos leaders, activists, artists, academics and ordinatry people from around the world.

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

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 The Latin Music Hour

Tuesday 9-26-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Tuesday September 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 Marianne O’Hare producer of Conversations on HealthCare, heard Wednesdays at 4:30, right before the Jive at Five.

Now here's what's going on in our area this week:

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown brings you the Middlesex Drum Circle tonight. On Saturday morning it’s the Aligned With Source Workshop, and in the evening you can enjoy Ameranouche, bringing you Gypsy Flamenco Swing. The Hearing Voices network meets on Monday mornings at 10:30.  http://buttonwood.org/

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts an artist’s lecture this right now (kicking off at 5 pm ) At the Border of Truth: Photographing the New East, which takes place at the Ring Family Performing Arts Hall. On Thursday they host the 41st annual Navaratri Festival, a celebration of the music, dance, and artistry of India. Thursday’s offerings include a Music Colloquium lecture, a film screening, and a concert of vocal music at Crowell Concert Hall. They continue on Friday with henna and chaat samplings, and music and dance at Crowell Hall. The festival winds up on Saturday with a Hindu ceremonial blessing ceremony and a final concert at Crowell. Full details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts a discussion and book signing, tonight at 7 with Juliana Gray (aka Beatriz Williams), NY Times-bestselling author, who presents her new book, “A Strange Scottish Shore.” On Wednesday they host local author and activist Sarah Prager with her book, “Queer, There, and Everywhere,” also at 7 pm. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

At Russell Library in Middletown, it’s Banned Books Week with community members and library staff, reading passages from their favorite passages of books that are or once were banned tonight at 5 pm and continuing tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 pm. The Classic Mystery Book Discussion group meets tonight at Russell Library to explore “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” There’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday, and at 1 pm Sat. they host author/historian Marty Podskoch to discuss his new book, “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Supervised by WWI Officers.” Don’t forget, it’s the final week to return overdue items with no penalty. Check the website for details and more ongoing events for all ages. www.russelllibrary.org

In New Haven at Café Nine tonight, you can catch the Appleseed Collective. On Wednesday they headline Jason Eady, appearing with Belle of the Fall. Thursday brings you a John Ferrara & Seth Moutal Showcase, with a workshop preceeding starting at 7. Friday’s Women In Song Happy Hour brings you Allison Farrel and CB Sheehan, followed later by a Puppet Cabaret with DJ Icebucket. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances, and the late show is the Ideat Village Rock Lottery. The Sunday Buzz Matinee has The Vibrators with a 40th Anniversary Tour, and the late show features Sex Beat with DJ Kid Congo Powers. Polluter. http://www.cafenine.com

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, every Tuesday night you  can see Michael Palin's Other Orchestra get funky with their take on jazz, R&B, and soul classics. Wednesday's community blues jam session features Tim McDonald this week. This Friday, it’s soulful guitar blues with Robert Frahm. On Saturday, it’s the blues/rock favorite, The Paul Nelson Band. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven,  Thursday, they headline Keller Wiliams. Friday, Toad’s features Shakedown playing the music of The Dead and Beyond. www.toadsplace.com

Manic Presents brings Seu Jorge to the College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Tuesday, with The Life Aquatic, A Tribute to David Bowie. They’re back on Wednesday with Mike Gordon. Or, you can hear The Blasters and Flat Duo Jets at The Ballroom at The Outer Space in Hamden. Thursday’s Ballroom bill has Yelle and Mission Zero, and Friday they’ve got The Russ Liquid Test and Marvel Years. It’s the Ballroom again on Saturday with Rainer Maria, Mates of State, and Selector Dub Narcotic, or you can catch The Growlers and Baby Shakes at the College Street Music Hall. Sunday’s Music Hall performers are Two Door Cinema Club, and Circa Waves. www.manicpresents.com

There’s free yoga at Bushnell park on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. www.hartford.com/events/

In Hartford, at the Arch Street Tavern, Boo-Yah Free Funk Wednesdays happens each week and is hosted is by members of West End Blend, Big Mean Sound Machine, and a rotating gang of special guests.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/booyahfreefunkfamily/  

The Rockfall Foundation is holding An Evening with Henry David Thoreau this Thursday at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown. Help celebrate the bicentennial of Thoreau’s birth with Richard Smith, historian and member of the Thoreau Society. Call 860-347-0340 for reservations and information.

The Charter Oak Cultural Center holds an opening reception with the artist for the new exhibit “The Art of Protest: Photographs by Arienne Davey,” this Thursday at their Hartford location. www.charteroakcenter.org

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, enjoy An Evening with Madeleine Peyroux this Thursday with the Marshall Tucker Band. On Friday, they offer indie rock and jazz fusion with Indian Ocean. Saturday’s headliner is Jonny Lang with blues, rock and gospel. On Sunday, it’s a social media and music festival tour with the first ever Digitour: Goodtimes.  www.infinityhall.com

The Middlesex County Historical Society hosts is 32nd Annual Car Show this Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Palmer Field in Middletown. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

The Connecticut Forum presents “An Evening with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer” this Thursday at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. Attendees will receive a free copy of his book, “The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities.” www.ctforum.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features Cry Havoc, Sick Minds, Enziguri and more this Friday. On Saturday, they hold their final FN Fest to celebrate the close of FN Radio. On Sunday, it’s Beat the Doll and Matt Danger. Full details at https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts holds a free Block Party this Saturday at their Hartford location. There’s music, food trucks, family events, salsa lessons,  backstage tours, and more. www.bushnell.org

The MAC650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Ava Luna, Jelani Sei, and Zanders this Sunday night to their Main St. location at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

This Sunday afternoon Brings The March for children, to raise awareness and support for the children in our community. There’s a parade from Macdonough Elementary School on Spring St in Middletown to Harbor Park. At harbor park there will be vendors and educational booths set up until 7pm. 

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are still in session. Most run through the end of October and offer opportunities to find home-grown goods and support local growers. Middletown’s long running market on the South Green is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm and Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10 am to 2 pm. Cromwell’s market is on Fridays 4-7 pm; and Glastonbury’s market happens Wednesdays 4-7 pm, find more 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 “Columbus,” about two strangers brought together in a small Midwestern city, along with “Unleashed,” about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. The afternoon movie, Patti Cake$, about an unlikely rapper who meets a hip-hop legend, also continues. They all run through Thursday. On Friday they open “No Maps on My Taps,” a documentary about contemporary tap dancing. Also opening is “The Nile Hilton Incident” a film noir about a murder in Cairo. Special events on the weekend include a screening of “School Life,” a documentary about the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland, and “John Le Carré – An Evening with George Smiley,” the proceeds of which benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “Whose Streets?” a documentary of the aftermath of the killing of a black teenager in Ferguson, MO, through Wednesday. On Thursday they open “Detroit” a recreation of the 1967 Detroit riots. Sunday’s opening is “Dunkirk.” Check the website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/

Now, here’s a rundown of our Tuesday night schedule for our new Fall program season.

Right after the jive at Five, until 6pm, stay tuned for Spilled Milk with Charlotte offering assorted sounds right off the bedtime stories shelf!

From 6-8pm tonight,  it’s Acoustic Blender with Bill Revill offering 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.

At 8pm, The Voice of the CITY with J-Cherry offers a weekly dose of live and local Connecticut arts and music.

From 9-10pm it’s The Test Patterns Show with Chaim O'Brien-Blumenthal

At 10pm it’s Radio Writer's Salon with DJ Steven where Wesleyan profs and student authors read their works, talk about the writing process and conferences.

From 11-midnight stay tuned for Dumpster Dive with DJ Smelly featuring punk, art pop and D.I.Y coming from a garbage compactor near you.

At Midnight, it’s Yours Truly with DJ Balsamic and DJ Megnanimous

From 1-2am soup sounds with joseph features home recordings, lo-fi, concerts, field recordings, and esoterica.

Maximum Rock and Roll Radio takes over with an hour of loud rock and roll from 2-3am

at 3am M-Th this Fall season at WESU,  we'll rebroadcast the day's noon-time run of Democracy Now! from Pacifica

at 4am we bring you BBC's world report before we kick off our Tuesday morning programming with Morning Edition from NPR at 5am.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Now stay tuned for Spilled Milk with Charlotte, up next!

Monday 09-25-17 Jive

Good evening, it's Monday September 25th. 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 Maria Johnson, producer and host of Reasonably Catholic: Keeping the Faith, which just celebrated its fifth year on WESU. And I haven't been excommunicated yet! Next Tuesday, a visit with my doppelganger, Catholic author and blogger, Maria Johnson, who's a much less cranky Catholic than I am. Don't let the title of her first book -- My Badass Book of Saints -- fool you! Can't listen live? Find the audio archived at www.reasonablycatholic.com.

Now here's what's going on in our area this week:

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown brings you its weekly Open Mic and Moments of Gratitude hosted by Paul Bozzi tonight. There’s empowering yoga on Tuesday afternoon. On Thursday evening the Middlesex Drum Circle meets. On Saturday morning it’s the Aligned With Source Workshop, and in the evening you can enjoy Ameranouche, bringing you Gypsy Flamenco Swing. The Hearing Voices network meets on Monday mornings at 10:30.  http://buttonwood.org/

Here in Middletown it’s Blue Monday with Kosher Kid & The Incredible Amplifires –at  Miller's Lounge on Church st. who take the stage at 7pm. For info check out their website… https://www.facebook.com/themillerslounge.speakeasyandcabaret

In New Haven at Café Nine tonight, they celebrate Manic Mondays with Thomas Wynn & The Believers, appearing with Luke Rathborne and Mercy Choir. On Tuesday it’s the Appleseed Collective. On Wednesday they headline Jason Eady, appearing with Belle of the Fall. Thursday brings you a John Ferrara & Seth Moutal Showcase, with a workshop preceeding starting at 7. Friday’s Women In Song Happy Hour brings you Allison Farrel and CB Sheehan, followed later by a Puppet Cabaret with DJ Icebucket. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances, and the late show is the Ideat Village Rock Lottery. The Sunday Buzz Matinee has The Vibrators with a 40th Anniversary Tour, and the late show features Sex Beat with DJ Kid Congo Powers. Polluter. http://www.cafenine.com/

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, it’s Jazz Mondays today with the Matt Knoegel Trio. Every Tuesday, see Michael Palin's Other Orchestra get funky with their take on jazz, R&B, and soul classics. Free Admission, always. Wednesday's community blues jam session features Tim McDonald this week. This Friday, it’s soulful guitar blues with Robert Frahm. On Saturday, it’s the blues/rock favorite, The Paul Nelson Band. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, it’s the usual Night of Smooth Jazz with Rohn Lawrence & Friends tonight. Thursday, the headline Keller Wiliams. Friday, they bring you Shakedown, and The Dead and Beyond. www.toadsplace.com

At the Russell Library in Middletown, Banned Books Week starts with readings tonight (you still have time!) by community members and library staff, with more on Tuesday at 5 pm and Wednesday at 1 pm. The Classic Mystery Book Discussion group meets Tuesday to explore “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” There’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday, and at 1 pm they host author/historian Marty Podskoch to discuss his new book, “Connecticut Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: Supervised by WWI Officers.” Don’t forget, it’s the final week to return overdue items with no penalty. Check the website for details and more ongoing events for all ages. www.russelllibrary.org

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts an artist’s lecture this Tuesday at 5 pm, At the Border of Truth: Photographing the New East, which takes place at the Ring Family Performing Arts Hall. On Thursday they host the 41st annual Navaratri Festival, a celebration of the music, dance, and artistry of India. Thursday’s offerings include a Music Colloquium lecture, a film screening, and a concert of vocal music at Crowell Concert Hall. They continue on Friday with henna and chaat samplings, and music and dance at Crowell Hall. The festival winds up on Saturday with a Hindu ceremonial blessing ceremony and a final concert at Crowell. Full details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts a discussion and book signing on Tuesday at 7 with Juliana Gray (aka Beatriz Williams), NY Times-bestselling author, who presents her new book, “A Strange Scottish Shore.” On Wednesday they host local author and activist Sarah Prager with her book, “Queer, There, and Everywhere,” also at 7 pm. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Manic Presents brings Seu Jorge to the College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Tuesday, with The Life Aquatic, A Tribute to David Bowie. They’re back on Wednesday with Mike Gordon. Or, you can hear The Blasters and Flat Duo Jets at The Ballroom at The Outer Space in Hamden. Thursday’s Ballroom bill has Yelle and Mission Zero, and Friday they’ve got The Russ Liquid Test and Marvel Years. It’s the Ballroom again on Saturday with Rainer Maria, Mates of State, and Selector Dub Narcotic, or you can catch The Growlers and Baby Shakes at the College Street Music Hall. Sunday’s Music Hall performers are Two Door Cinema Club, and Circa Waves. www.manicpresents.com

There’s free yoga at Bushnell park on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. www.hartford.com/events/

In Hartford, at the Arch Street Tavern, Boo-Yah Free Funk Wednesdays happens each week and is hosted is by members of West End Blend, Big Mean Sound Machine, and a rotating gang of special guests.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/booyahfreefunkfamily/ 

The Rockfall Foundation is holding An Evening with Henry David Thoreau this Thursday at the deKoven House Community Center in Middletown. Help celebrate the bicentennial of Thoreau’s birth with Richard Smith, historian and member of the Thoreau Society. Call 860-347-0340 for reservations and information.

The Charter Oak Cultural Center holds an opening reception with the artist for the new exhibit “The Art of Protest: Photographs by Arienne Davey,” this Thursday at their Hartford location. www.charteroakcenter.org

At Infinity Hall in Hartford, enjoy An Evening with Madeleine Peyroux this Thursday with the Marshall Tucker Band. On Friday, they offer indie rock and jazz fusion with Indian Ocean. Saturday’s headliner is Jonny Lang with blues, rock and gospel. On Sunday, it’s a social media and music festival tour with the first ever Digitour: Goodtimes.  www.infinityhall.com

The Middlesex County Historical Society hosts is 32nd Annual Car Show this Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Palmer Field in Middletown. Enjoy the show and flea market.  Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

The Connecticut Forum presents “An Evening with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer” this Thursday at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. Attendees will receive a free copy of his book, “The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities.” www.ctforum.org

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features Cry Havoc, Sick Minds, Enziguri and more this Friday. On Saturday, they hold their final FN Fest to celebrate the close of FN Radio. On Sunday, it’s Beat the Doll and Matt Danger. Full details at https://www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts holds a free Block Party this Saturday at their Hartford location. There’s music, food trucks, family events, salsa lessons,  backstage tours, and more. www.bushnell.org

The MAC650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Ava Luna, Jelani Sei, and Zanders this Sunday night to their Main St. location at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

This Sunday afternoon Brings The March for children, to raise awareness and support for the children in our community. There’s a parade from Macdonough Elementary School on Spring St in Middletown to Harbor Park. At harbor park there will be vendors and educational booths set up until 7pm.  

Connecticut’s Farmers Markets are still in session. Enjoy home-grown goods and support local growers. Middletown’s long running market on the South Green is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm and Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10 am to 2 pm. Cromwell’s market is on Fridays 4-7 pm; and Glastonbury’s market happens Wednesdays 4-7 pm, find more 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 “Columbus,” about two strangers brought together in a small Midwestern city, along with “Unleashed,” about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. The afternoon movie, Patti Cake$, about an unlikely rapper who meets a hip-hop legend, also continues. They all run through Thursday. On Friday they open “No Maps on My Taps,” a documentary about contemporary tap dancing. Also opening is “The Nile Hilton Incident” a film noir about a murder in Cairo. Special events on the weekend include a screening of “School Life,” a documentary about the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland, and “John Le Carré – An Evening with George Smiley,” the proceeds of which benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Details & screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “Whose Streets?” a documentary of the aftermath of the killing of a black teenager in Ferguson, MO, through Wednesday. On Thursday they open “Detroit” a recreation of the 1967 Detroit riots. Sunday’s opening is “Dunkirk.” Check the website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/

Here's the rundown of our New Monday night line-up for our Fall program season here at WESU.

Right after the jive at Five stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry until 6pm.

Then at 6pm, it's time for Radical Radiowaves with DJ Oracle who chronicles the actions of the political left locally and across the country

at 6:30 it's time for 75% Folk with Michael Benson for a mix of contemporary folk, blues, jazz and acoustic music. Occasional live interviews.

from 8-9:30pm  Unfocused Folk with Chip Austin presents Americana music from Nashville and around the world including Folk, acoustic Country and roots-Rock from both emerging and veteran artists.

at 9:30pm Cruiser’s Radio Program with Jack Sullivan offers Music from the 1950s & 1960's as well as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and more.

Hits of the 60s and 70s with Jimmy Z takes over from 11-12:30am Playing billboard hot 100 hits of the 60's and 70's

from 12:30-1:30am lit-mus with DJ midnight milkshake and DJ mos def not features writing submissions and inspired songs

NARRATALK with Miri from 1:30-2am is the talk show about the various types of narratives. Each week, different storytelling techniques found in film, television, and literature will be explored.

RootsWorld Radio with Cliff Furnald 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. from 2-3am

and at 3am M-Th late-night this Fall season on WESU,  we'll rebroadcast the day's noon-time run of Democracy Now! from Pacifica

at 4am we bring you BBC's world report before we kick off our Tuesday morning programming with Morning Edition from NPR at 5am.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Now stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry, up Next!

Friday's Jive 09-22-17

Good afternoon, it's Friday, September 22nd, 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 presents the father/son duo of Charles & Khalif Neville bringing you music from the New Orleans tradition.  Saturday morning is the Aligned With Source Workshop, and there’s a Teen Open Mic Saturday afternoon. Jazz pianist/composer Laszlo Gardony celebrates the release of his new CD, “Serious Play,” Saturday night. Details @ buttonwood.org

New Haven’s Café Nine Friday Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte and Friends, along with Buzz Gordo. The late show has The Upper Crust, appearing with Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents. The Saturday afternoon Jazz Jam Session is hosted by the George Baker Band. Saturday night, Hilton Valentine and Big Fat Combo take the stage. Sunday afternoon they present Lys Guillorn, The Right-Offs, and more, followed later by Ceschi (sounds like Chess-Key) and Anonymous Inc, El Malpais, and Polluter. Details @ cafenine.com

The Russell Library in Middletown presents Jazz up Close Saturday at 1:30, with Brazilian percussionist Rogerio Boccato and his eclectic quartet. And don’t forget, you can return overdue items all month with no penalty. Details @ russelllibrary.org

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, tonight it’s the John Ginty Band with the blues. On Saturday, the Cobalt Rhythm Kings take the stage with West Coast blues, Chicago blues, and more. Details @ blackeyedsallys.com

The Hartford Jazz Society offers details on many events, including a comprehensive list, chock full of weekly events featuring jazz. Details @ hartfordjazzsociety.com   

Tonight at Infinity Hartford its world music with Jesse Cook. Saturday’s headliner is John Popper with alternative rock and blues. On Sunday, it’s more rock and pop with Big Head Todd & The Monsters. Details @ infinityhall.com

The 4^th Friday Swing and Blues Dance! comes to Vinnie’s Jump and Jive on Main St. in Middletown tonight at 7:30 with music by Bruce Johnson and dance lesssons at 7:30. Details @ facebook.com/CityArtsOffice

Also tonight at MAC650 Gallery on Main St. in the North End of Middletown, artist, Dutch the Dreamer, will host a listening party to merge music and aquatic art as a glimpse into his debut album, Aquarium. Details @ facebook.com/CityArtsOffice

At the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore on Main St. in Middletown Saturday morning at 10:30 it’s The Cat in the Hat Story Time: Featuring Special Guest the Cat In the Hat! Details @ wesleyanrjjulia.com/

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford features a Back To School Birthday Bash all weekend with Left Hand Backwards, Echoes In The Void, and more.  And on Saturday and Sunday they host the Falling Further Fest 2017, with a boatload of performers. Details @ facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The 98th annual Durham Fair returns this week offering: midway rides; livestock; a Discovery Center; the Farm Museum; crafts; food; and so much more. Music entertainment today is the Meadows Brothers, CJ West and the Downtown Train, Mixed Signals, and more. Saturday, it’s the Coginchaug High School Music Department, Four Barrel Billy, and Sacred Fire. Sunday’s bill has the Locomotives, Harbor Moon, and Alex Shillo. They headline the Brothers Osborne tonight, Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo on Saturday, and the USO Show Troupe on Sunday, when they celebrate Military Appreciation Day. Details @ durhamfair.com

Farmers Markets are peaking now: Middletown’s North End Farmers Market is on Friday’s from 10am to 2pm, as well as Middletown’s long running market on the South Green on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 1pm. Cromwell’s market is on 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. 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 Columbus, about two strangers brought together in a small Midwestern city. Tonight they open Unleashed, about an unexpected encounter with transformed animals. There is a one-time showing of Martha and Niki on Sunday afternoon, a film that covers the first time ever two women became World Champions in Hip Hop dance. Details & screening times at realartways.org

Tonight and Saturday at Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford Lady Macbeth, a 19th century take on Shakespeare’s tale of class and race is showing. Sunday they begin a run of Who’s Streets?, a documentary that captures “an important moment in our time, as a new generation of political activism is born.” 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 6:30pm, it'll be Wild Wild Live! with Babe and Beth expounding on that Wesleyan music scene.

And from 6:30-7pm catch the Middletown Youth Radio Project, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood. 

At 7 until 8:30pm we have the Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T - offering 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 Cocomotion 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.

Bridging the night to the morning hours, from 11:30pm to 12:30am you’ll have An A and a B with DJ N following the premise that every band has its hits - and a multitude of unknown, hidden gems. Songs played per band (70s-2000s rock) seek to highlight this dichotomy.

From 12:30pm until 3am Saturday we go into serious OVERDRIVE w/Clarence & Shantay Scott - offering the best urban contemporary, hip hop, and traditional gospel music on the planet!

From 3 until 5am 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.

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.

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.

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