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!