Monday 03-05-18 Jive

Good evening, it's Monday, March 5th. 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 airs every first, third and fifth Tuesday, from 4 to right before the Jive at Five. Tomorrow, a heads-up about two conferences of global importance – one which you can attend right up the street at the Hartford Seminary, and the other which is happening in Rome. The Hartford Seminary event on March 14^th is an Interfaith Conference on Drone Warfare, a topic that our guest says is unfortunately somewhere around 44th on people's lists of priorities. Our other guest, talking to us from Rome,  describes for us the public relations dust-up that ensued when the Vatican crossed off three names from a list of presenters at an upcoming International Women’s Day event. One of them was the former president of Ireland! Can’t listen live? Find the audio archived tomorrow night at www.reasonablycatholic.com

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week.

Here in Middletown at, The Wesleyan Center for the Arts hosts a Toneburst Sampler Concert tonight at Ring Arts Hall, presenting works for live electronics. On Tuesday, enjoy Japan Twang: An Evening with Shamisen Player Michoyoshi Sato, at World Music Hall. Details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

Tonight at 7 P.M. at City Hall on Dekoven Drive THE MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS NAMING THE MHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AFTER LONG TIME MHS MUSIC TEACHER & BAND DIRECTOR SANTO FRAGILIO ON MONDAY. Supporters are welcome attend and to express their support.

In New Haven, Café Nine’s Manic Mondays brings you Epic Bear Men and Joata. On Tuesday, it’s Jacques Le Coque and DJ B The T Jr. Wednesday brings a Comedy Open Mic hosted by Dan Rice. On Thursday you can hear Amy Rigby, Shellye Valauskas & Dean Falcone.  Friday’s Happy Hour features DW Ditty, followed by the late show with JJ Thames & The Violet Revolt, along with Slim Francis.  Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Gary Gripopo & Friends, and in the evening it’s  Grant-Lee Phillips, Phillip B Price, and Frank Critelli. There’s a St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party on Sunday with Jovial Crew. http://www.cafenine.com/

At Toad’s Place in New Haven, you can catch a Night of Smooth Jazz tonight with Rohn Lawrence & Friends. On Friday, they’ve got J Boog, Jesse Royal, and Etana. On Sunday, they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Dicey Riley, Zoe Darrow, and lots of Celtic rock. www.toadsplace.com

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown hosts Intentional & Empowering Yoga Tuesday afternoon, followed by Laughter Yoga in the evening. On Thursday they celebrate International Women’s Day with an Art Reception in the evening, featuring local women artists. The exhibit runs through the month. On Friday, it’s gypsy reggae music with HannaH’s Field. The Aligned with Source Workshop & Meditation happens Saturday morning, and the evening show brings you world music from HEARD. The NEAR and Far Storytellers takes the stage Sunday afternoon. The Hearing Voices Network meets Monday morning. www.buttonwood.org

Tonight, Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, The spotlight is on the DANA LAUREN QUARTET during their weekly JAZZ MONDAY session.  Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra comes your way Tuesday night. It’s Liviu’s Invitational on Thursday, and on Friday they present The Blues Project, with a mix of older styles. On Saturday it’s the Northeast Blues Harmonica Showcase. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

Manic Presents is at the College Street Music Hall on Tuesday to bring you SOJA, Nahko – My Name Is Bear, and The Late Ones. On Saturday they present Demetri Martin. They’re also at the Space Ballroom in Hamden with The Low Anthem and Mega Bog on Wednesday, and Cro-Mags, Slavestate, Restraining Order and Wolfhead on Saturday. www.manicpresents.com

At the Russell Library in Middletown, the Racial Justice Book Group meets Tuesday night to discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” The Girls Who Code series continues on Wednesday at 6 pm. There’s a LinkedIn Workshop Friday morning, along with Paper Crafts for Adults: Papier Maché. On Saturday morning, authors Frances Moulder and Juan Goglio will be there as part of the ongoing Authors 06457 series. The Friends Book Sale happens Friday through Sunday. The exhibit by Pierre Sylvaine, “Fantastical Journey: Voodoo, Slavery, Jazz,” runs through the month. Check the website for more activities and offerings for patrons of all ages. www.russelllibrary.org

Artspace Gallery in Hartford hosts a Co-Book launch party for local authors Chris Grosso and Amy LaBossiere at their Asylum Avenue location on Tuesday at 6 pm. Details at www.hartford.com/events/

The Brainard Library and The Rockfall Foundation host a lecture, Our Connecticut River: From Sea to Source, Wednesday at 6:30 at the library location in Haddam, first in their River Views lecture series. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts local authors Dan Blanchard, Michael Milardo, and Jason Romano on Wednesday at 7 pm. Colleen Kelly Alexander will be there Saturday to discuss her memoir, “Gratitude in Motion.”  www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Infinity Hall Hartford presents singer/songwriter Brett Dennen’s Let’s…Tour with Dean Lewis on Thursday. On Friday, it’s RUNA with Celtic roots music. On Saturday, at Infinity Hartford you can catch comedian Colin Quinn’s show: One in Every Crowd. On Sunday, it’s gospel and R & B with Avery Sunshine. Thursday night Infinity Hall Norfolk presents Nashville songwriter  PHIL VASSAR.  Americana icon John Sebastian takes the Infinity Norfolk stage Friday night. Saturday at Infinity Norfolk you can catch guitar man Eric Johnson with Original Band Members Tommy Taylor & Kyle Brock plus Special Guest Arielle.  www.infinityhall.com

Artfarm and Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown present Circophony’s production of “As You Wish,” a combination play/circus comedy performance, at the Playhouse this Friday and Saturday. They also hold auditions for upcoming programs on Monday and Wednesday. Visit the website for more information about ongoing programs and future events. www.oddfellows.org 

Cherry St. Station in Wallingford brings you Hiss the Villian, Record Affair, 20th of Feb, and more on Friday. On Saturday, it’s the Prozacs, Easy Killer, Crimespree, and more. On Sunday it’s the annual St. Paddy’s Parade After-Party.  Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The Middletown Recreation Division hosts a guided nature walk Saturday at 10 am at Long Hill Estate. Call 860-262-2788 for details.

The 47th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade happens this Saturday starting at 11 am. Full details at www.irishamericanparade.com

The Wadsworth Atheneum hosts its monthly Second Saturdays for Families this weekend with free admission, story-telling, music, and more.  Details at www.thewadsworth.org

The Greater Middletown Concert Association sponsors a performance by The Modernistics: Song and Dance Songbook, Saturday at 7:30 at the High School Performing Arts Center. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Baby Grand Jazz continues at the Hartford Public Library Sunday at 2 pm with a performance by The Jan Jungden Trio. Details at www.hplct.org

Alchemy, the vocal chamber ensemble of the GM Chorale, presents a concert, We Shall Begin to Shine, Sunday at 4 pm at Orange Congregational Church. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

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

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues its 2018 Oscar Nominated Short Films series all week. Also continuing through Thursday are “The Shape of Water,” a Cold War fable by Guillermo Del Toro, and “The Young Karl Marx,” a film about the birth of the early labor movement. On Friday they open “Tehran Taboo,” a rotoscope-animated drama about modern Iranian society. Check the website for details and screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” through Wednesday. On Thursday they open “Call Me By Your Name,” a coming-of-age gay love story set in Italy. The National Theatre Live Sunday matinée is a performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” They open a run of “The Insult” on Sunday. Check the website for full schedule and screening times. http://www.cinestudio.org/

The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford screens “White Sun,” a Nepalese film about village family quarrels, this week. Check the website for dates and times.  www.thewadsworth.org

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour visits the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford Saturday at 7 pm, featuring films that explore the mountain world. You can also view a sensory-friendly screening of Disney’s “Finding Dory” at the Center on Sunday at 2 pm. www.hartford.com/events/   

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the The Jive at Five, stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry From classic bop to smooth contemporary sounds.

At 6 it’s The Roar in Politic with DJ Politico Seeking to dissect the political landscape.

At 6:30 until 8pm 75% Folk with Michael Benson presents Contemporary folk along with a mix of blues, jazz, world music and movie soundtracks. Lots of new music and occasional interviews.

From 8-9:30pm tonight The Rumpus Room with Lord Lewis brings the best in vintage and contemporary funk, soul, jazz, reggae, dub, afro and Latin dance floor grooves.

From 9:30-11pm Cruiser’s Radio Program with Jack Sullivan offers Music from the 1950s & 1960’s as well as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and lot of fun.

At 11pm it’s Hits of the 60’s and 70’s with Jimmy Z Playing billboard hot 100 hits of the 60’s and 70’s. Win a WESU mug on our weekly “Name That Tune” contest.

AT 12:30 lit-mus with DJ Chi and DJ baby ruth Explore the intersections of literature and music with anonymous submissions from students across the country.

Then at 1:30 check out Experiential Music with DJ Electroguru for a A holistic study of works that have either recently emerged or have changed the course of music in culture and society.

From 2:30-3:30am Windy City Sounds with DJ Moore Life and MC Carthy ake An episodic look at different eras/genres of the Chicago Music scene, with conversation on the artists and songs from two Chicago natives.

At 3:30 Spoiler Alert Radio Conversations on the craft of filmmaking.

The BBC world Report comes your way at 4am and we begin our weekday program with Morning Edition from NPR at 5am.

That’s all for today’s Jive at Five, Now stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry, up next!