Good
evening, it's Tuesday, May 8th. 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 4pm, right
before the jive.
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Now here’s what’s
happening in our area this week.
Tonight, The Wesleyan
Center for the Arts presents an Evening of Staged Readings for the Spring
Playwriting Festival at the Ring Family Performing Arts Hall. The WesWinds
Spring Concert also happens at Crowell Concert Hall tonight. Wesleyan's new
Real-Time Autoschediasms for Electroacoustic Creative Orchestra, and the
Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble, perform the world premiere of
new works involving EarthSounds ceramic percussion instruments Wednesday at
World Music Hall and the Annual Organ Romp happens at Memorial Chapel on
Thursday. There’s West African Drumming and Dance on Friday in the CFA
Courtyard, and the Zilkha Gallery hosts a Reception for the Thesis Art
Exhibition Saturday afternoon. Details at www.wesleyan.edu/cfa/
The Buttonwood Tree in
Middletown offers two Musicians’ workshops this evening: Book Better Gigs, and
Amp up Promotion and Grow Your Fanbase. Tomorrow/Wednesday they’re hosting an
Opening Reception for the May exhibition of mixed media works by Geonna Kilne. You
can enjoy Senegalese tama drumming and world percussion Thursday night with
Tona Vacca and Massamba Diop. Friday’s headliner at The Buttonwood Tree you can
catch guitarist/composer Hiroya Tsukamoto, who will be calling Bill Revill live
in the studio on Acoustic Blender, tonight. Sophie Spaner & Mat Seymour
open that shows. you On Saturday morning it’s the Aligned with Source workshop,
and in the evening you can enjoy the music of the Joe Fonda Trio. The NEAR and
Far Storytellers will be in the house Sunday afternoon. www.buttonwood.org
The Wesleyan RJ Julia
Bookstore in Middletown hosts debut author Abby Fabiaschi Tuesday at 7 pm who
discusses her book, “I Liked My Life.” Victoria Smolkin will be there Wednesday
with “A Sacred Space is Never Empty” a history of Soviet atheism. Learn about
female serial killers on Thursday with Tori Telfer, author of “Lady Killers.”
There’s an Event Kids lecture on Saturday morning. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
There’s a Storytelling
Open Mic tonight at 9 pm at Conspiracy, on Main St Middletown. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
At The Russell Library
in Middletown tonight, The Russell Readers will discuss “Pigeon Feathers” by
John Updike. Wednesday evening there’s a Family Book Discussion of “Wonder” as
part of the One Book on the Riverbend series, and Joseph Reynolds reads from
his novel, “Make Dust Our Paper.” The Friends of the Library Book Sale happens
Friday and Saturday. Their Crafts for Adults series Friday morning presents
Painting Rocks. There’s Chamber Music in the Courtyard Saturday morning, and
their Authors 06457 series continues in the lobby with Chanda E Gonzalez and
Lisa Irish. You can also meet Democratic candidates exploring or running for
governor in the Hubbard Room. Check the website for more activities and
offerings for patrons of all ages. www.russelllibrary.org
Up in Hartford at
Black-Eyed Sally’s, Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra works out new material and
plays jazz and soul classics on Tuesday
nights. Wednesday it’s their weekly Community Blues Jam. Liviu’s Jazz Invitational
with special guests happens every Thursday, and this Friday you can enjoy Carla
Cooke, daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke. It’s original Detroit modern soul
on Saturday with Laura Rain & The Caesars on stage at Blackeyed Sally’s and
there’s a special Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch on Sunday at 11 am. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
In New Haven tonight, Café Nine presents the Wazza
Brothers. The Saint James Trio takes the Café Nine stage Wednesday. You can
catch Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog at Café Nine on Thursday. Friday’s 5pm Happy
Hour set at The Nine features DW Ditty, and later Friday night Maple Mars, The
Shellye Valauskas Experience, and The Rationales share a triple bill. Café Nine’s
weekly Saturday afternoon Jazz Jam Session is with Gary Grippo & Friends
and The main event Saturday night features Duwayne Burnside, son of the late
blues legend R.L. Burnside. Black Snake Boots open that show. Café Nine’s
Sunday Buzz Matinee‘s features Chris Barron and Tim Palmieri. They round out
the weekend with a Blues Jam with the George Lesiw Band Sunday night. http://www.cafenine.com/
Manic Presents is at
the College Street Music Hall on Wednesday
with Lake Street Dive and Mikaela Davis They’re at the Space Ballroom in Hamden
on Thursday with Broncho, Valen, and King Bongo, and Saturday, with Melvins,
and All Souls. www.manicpresents.com
The Connecticut
Historical Society hosts scholar Maisha Sinha who will discuss her new book,
“The Slave’s Cause: A New History of the Abolition Movement,” Thursday at 5:30 pm at their Hartford
location. www.chs.org
There’s a Cultural
Cocktail Hour at the Butler McCook House and Garden in Hartford Thursday at 5:30 to celebrate the
opening of Lisa Pressamarita’s art exhibition Lions, Tigers & Leopards.
They sponsor a South End History Tour on Saturday morning starting at 9 am. www.ctlandmarks.org
The 10th Annual
Loving Civil Rights Award Dinner will be held at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford
Thursday at 5:30 to honor civil rights leaders and thinkers. Proceeds benefit
the Connecticut Fair Housing Center’s work for equal access housing
opportunities. www.bondballroom.com
Born of Osiris, Fit
for a King, Bideon, and more are at the Webster Underground in Hartford
Thursday starting at 5 pm. On Saturday, they bring you Them Evils. www.webstertheater.com
At Toad’s Place in New
Haven, this Friday, it’s Pink
Talking Fish and Eggy. On Saturday they headline Bhad Bhabie, appearing with
Asian Doll, Earth da Kid & Project X. www.toadsplace.com
The Mac650 Gallery
& Artist Co-Op in Middletown offers live music this Saturday with Laundry Day, Fond Han, Glazer, and more. Details
at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Vinnie’s Jump and Jive
in Middletown invites you to their 2nd Friday Swing and Blues Dance at 7:30 pm. Information at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Oddfellows Teen Company
presents Twelfth Night, of What You Will, at the Oddfellows Playhouse in
Middletown this Friday and Saturday.
Details and tickets at www.oddfellows.org
At Infinity Hall in
Hartford it’s Speak Up Storytelling on Friday with the theme, “Close Calls.” On
Saturday they present Live Wire, an AC/DC Concert Experience. Progressive country
musician Ray Wylie Hubbard plays at Infinty Norfolk this Friday and Donna The
Buffalo takes the Infinity Norfolk stage Saturday. www.infinityhall.com
Cherry St. Station in
Wallingford brings you Dogs in the Fight, The Abductors, STEP 13, and more
Friday. On Saturday, it’s Death ‘Symbolic’ with Xenosis, Cross-Turned Dagger,
and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
Wesleyan Potters holds
its 2018 Spring Sale Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm at its South Main St.
Middletown location. Select from pottery, weaving and jewelry options and enjoy
demonstrations from the artists. Details at www.wesleyanpotters.com/calendar/
It’s Second Saturdays
for Families this week at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford offering free
admission, special programs, music, and more. www.thewadsworth.org
This Saturday, at DNKL,
Tibetan Buddhist Center for World Peace in Redding, CT Author Janet Ettele (sounds like Italy with an "EE" sound at the beginning and end), will discuss
the every-day practicality of certain Buddhist principles to cultivate inner
peace, a necessary ingredient for world peace. This talk begins at 11:00AM and
will present Buddhist philosophies and wisdom through a lens that is applicable
to anyone regardless of faith or tradition. For more information visit
DNKL.org.
Hartford’s Hooker Day
parade happens Saturday starting at noon in Bushnell Park, culminating this
week’s Foundation Festival in honor of Thomas Hooker, Hartford’s
founder. www.hartford.com/events/
Now here's a rundown
of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Through Thursday, Hartford’s
Real Art Ways continues their run of “Little Pink House,” a film about a woman
fighting eminent domain in New London CT, also continuing through Thursday is
“Zama,” a South American film about colonialism and one man’s destiny, through
Thursday. On Friday they open “Hitler’s Hollywood,” a documentary that collages
key films from the Nazi era. Also opening is “Claire’s Camera,” a French comedy
about a schoolteacher in Cannes, and the recent superhero release, “Black
Panther.” Check the website for details and screening times at www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues “Leaning Into The Wind: Andy Goldsworthy” a documentary of his ephemeral art, through Wednesday. On Thursday they open “Love, Simon,” a gay romcom. Sunday’s National Theatre Live screening is “Macbeth,” and they open a run of “Ismael’s Ghosts.” Check the 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 stick around for 3 hrs of Acoustic Blender with bill Revill who’ll be taking a call from Guitarist/composer Hiroya Tsukamoto who's playing at the Buttonwood Tree this Friday.
At 8pm stay tuned for
The Voice of the CITY with J-Cherry, A weekly spotlight of Connecticut arts and
culture.
From 9-10pm it’s The
Test Patterns Show
At 10 stick and stay
for Universal Time Traversal with Hyphy - Taking the "Oh Geez" out of
the OGs.
From 11-midnight,
tonight, it’s “Profile”, With Maile and Sage for and an hour-long deep dive
into an artist's life and career.
From
midnight-1am stay tuned for Mixed Media with DJ Pig in the City and
DJ Megnanimous
From 1-2am stay tuned
for Women's Music, Women's Wisdom with DJ Sensibility
At 2am it’s Fish and
Chips, With DJ Chee, A music show dedicated to British bands and artists.
Maxium Rock and Roll
Radio Comes your way at 3am and you can catch the BBC World Report at 4am.
We kick off our
weekday program at 5am with Morning Edition from NPR, followed by a diverse mix
of talk radio from Pacifica and NPR throughout the day.
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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!
Stay tuned for Acoustic
Blender, up next!
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