Good evening, it's Thursday November 16th. 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 JCherry producer and host of VOICE of the CITY,Tuesday from 8-9PM, Showcasing live and local music, arts, and culture.
Now here's a bit of what's happening in our area this week:
Tonight, The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown hosts The Middlesex Drum Circle meets. It’s rock fusion on Friday with Someone You Can Xray, and Brian May brings you roots, blues, and folk rock. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and there’s a Teen Open Mic in the afternoon. Saturday evening, enjoy acoustic folk with Seat of our Pants. On Sunday, John Basinger performs book nine of Paradise Lost, followed by a reception for the November photography art exhibition, Nature’s Wonders. The Hearing Voices Network meets Monday at 10:30. www.buttonwood.org
At the Russell Library in Middletown, tonight Paper Crafts for Adults, Friday morning. The Friends Book Sale happens this weekend. On Saturday, writers can share their work for National Novel Writing Month from 10 am to 2 pm, and the Authors 06457 series presents Gloria Perry and Treamell Lawrence with their latest books. There’s Yoga in the Hubbard Room on Sunday. www.russelllibrary.org
In New Haven at Café Nine tonight, has Reality Bomb, The Not Mikes, Pangalactic, and the Mike Brandon Band. Friday’s Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte with DW Ditty, and the late show’s got José Oyola & The Astronauts, Hnry Flwer, UZOO, and Klokwize. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Tony Dioguardi & Friends, and José Oyola returns in the evening, along with Salt Cathedral, Tall Juan, and Ani Cordero. The Sunday Buzz Matinee features Rob Lytle, Anne Castellano, Shesaidhesaid, and Dogbite, and they round out the weekend with Deke Dickerson and Nathaniel Hintz. http://www.cafenine.com/
Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s,tonight it’s Liviu’s Invitational. The Funky Dawgz Brass Band takes the stage on Friday, and on Saturday it’s blues, Motown, and more with the Blue Devil Bluez. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
At Toad’s Place in New Haven, on tonight, it’s Musiq Soulchild. On Sunday, they headline Hinder, and Josh Todd & The Conflict, appearing with Adelita’s Way and Wayland. www.toadsplace.com
Tonight Manic Presents takes you to The Ballroom at The Outer Space in Hamden, with The Slackers, Llama Tsunami, and So Long Liberty. On Friday, Manic presents This Will Destroy You, and Sannhet. At the College Street Music Hall, Wednesday. Manic presents offers Gad Elmaleh. On Saturday it’s Silversun Pickups, and Minus The Bear. On Sunday they bring you Regina Spektor: A Special Solo Performance. www.manicpresents.com
The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown On Saturday, the bookstore and the Be Homeful project present Paddington Bear Story Time. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
tonight through Saturday. The Wesleyan University Orchestra performs at Crowell Concert Hall on Saturday, and on Sunday the Concert Choir presents their program at Crowell. www.wesleyan.edu.cfa/
Tonight The Connecticut Forum sponsors a Moderated Conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama this Thursday at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. Details at www.hartford.com/events/
Cherry St. Station in Wallingford brings you Televangelist, huo, Ourselves, Alone, and My Life As A Cartoon this Thursday. On Friday, it’s Orissa, Signals of Bedlam, and Black River Union. On Saturday it’s Jordan’s Fall F-word Festival II with a host of performers. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
Infinity Hall in Hartford brings you Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on Friday. On Saturday, it’s blues and funks with The Subdudes. There’s something for the kids on Sunday afternoon with Imagination Movers, and Sunday night you can catch Emily Saliers of The Indigo Girls with the Murmuration Nation Tour. www.infinityhall.com
The Connecticut Woodcarvers Association hosts a Bizarre Bazaar Holiday Craft Show this Saturday from 10 a to 4 pm at the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
This Saturday and Sunday The Vintage Players will premiere a brand new show by Carolyn Kirsch at Oddfellows playhouse in Middeltown. “So Bea it” is described as a quirky comedy with a heart of Gold and it stars Billy Johnstone, host of WESU’s own Broadway radio hour! Proceeds will benefit Oddfellow Playhouse Youth Theater co. www.oddfellows.org
Saturday evening here in Middletown, join WESU for Dinner and a show at our First Annual Free Form Feast and Festival, featuring over a dozen acts and an Italian buffet dinner – From Jazz and Americana to classical, word music, circus arts, comedy and more… there’s something for everyone. Our full lineup includes Old Lonesome Dave, Joe Flood, Noah Baerman, Bob Nasta, Frank Critelli, The Basukes, Slavei (sounds like slah-vay), Babe and Beth, Art Farm, Gag Reflex, Dana Merritt, Kelvin Young & Olivia Backal-Balik. General admission is just $25 - and $10 for students. Purchase your tickets online at www.wesufm.org or visit the wesleyan box office.
First Church Middletown hosts The Living Well, a free Community Wellness Fair for Relaxation and Recovery, on Saturday from 9 am to noon at their Court St location. Enjoy demonstrations and displays of modalities you can explore for healthier living. www.firstchurchmiddletown.org
The I-Park Foundation hosts a free Artists-In-Residence Open Studios event this Sunday at their East Haddam location. You’re invited to enjoy the art, music, refreshments, and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
The Middletown Recreation and Community Service Department sponsors an all-day Mindful Awareness workshop on Sunday at the Senior Center. Call 860-638-4500 for information.
The Connecticut Historical Society invites you to their ongoing exhibit, Visions/Revisions: The Print Transformed, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Printmaker’s Network of Southern New England. Details at www.chs.org
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues the run “Loving Vincent,” a painted animation about the life of Vincent Van Gogh, and “Jane,” a documentary about conservationist Jane Goodall, through Thursday. Weekend screenings and details can be found at www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford On Thursday they open “Brad’s Status,” about the overachieving trials of a screenwriter—turned director. National Theatre Live presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” on Thursday. On Sunday’s matinee is the Bolshoi Ballet’s production of “The Taming Of The Shrew.” website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/
Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:
Right after the jive at Five stay tuned for
Homegrown with Rob DeRosa
Homegrown is the award winning (Best Radio Program 2016 Hartford Magazine/CT NOW) Connecticut Connected Music Show-playing Connecticut connected artists of multiple genres. 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.
6:30-8pm
Imagine with Karen Stein
Peace through music! Listen to the best music from around the world and around the block!
8:00-9:30pm
Evening Jazz with Bill Denert
A broad range of swing, be bop and avante garde with a sprinkling of new releases. "Hearing is the best experience"
9:30-11pm
Crispix with Chris
From indie rock to folk to electronic and more, Chris picks whatever he's feeling this week to share with you.
11-midnight
The American Empire with Yours Truly, Tootse Mutant
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.
midnight-1am
Jazzalicious Definition with DJ Stocks'n'Socks and MC McGee
Jazzalicious travels through the history of jazz by highlighting a different artist, sub-genre, or time period each week.
1-2am
(1, 3, 5) The Audible Underground with DJ Joshinvents
Come explore a variety of underground music by independent or relatively unknown artists from many genres, while occasionally discussing current events neglected by mainstream media!
(2, 4) Fake News with DJ Alias and DJ Nick at Night
An irreverent take on political punditry, provided by two guys who love the sound of their own voices.
2-3am
The Sonic Hour with DJ Jackson
Focus on indie rock, prog pop, power pop, indie pop, etc. Shows will compare music from a previous generation with their contemporaries.
3-4am
Otto Nation
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.
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