Good evening, it's Friday July 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.
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Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree tonight Friday the folk duo Real Stormin’ Norman and guitarist Mat Kastner take the stage. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and folk artist Meghan Cary will be in the house Saturday night. This month’s exhibit is photography by Ed Friedman. www.buttonwood.org
In New Haven, Café Nine’Friday’s Happy Hour show features Shellye Valauskas and Dean Facone, and the evening show’s got Alecks, and The Right Offs. Saturday’s afternoon Jazz Jam Session is with the George Baker Band, and the evening show brings you Tiny Ocean, Xzvier Serrano, and Christina Harris. The Sunday Buzz Matinee features The Live Ones, The Begotten, and Larry Loud, and the late show lineup is Shake ‘N’ Vibrate and DJ B the T Jr.http://www.cafenine.com/
Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, Friday with The Colbys featuring Bev Rohlehr, and The Blue Devil Bluez takes the stage on Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown Philosophy Night happens Saturday at 6 pm with a discussion of artificial intelligence. Check the website for details and information on all their kids events. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
The Middlesex Music Academy in Middletown holds its Ukelele Summer Class this week. Details at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
The Russell Library in Middletown there’s Yoga in the Courtyard Saturday morning, and they’re presenting a program of North India classical music as well featuring vocal and harmonium pieces performed by Jyostna Karamdas. Next Monday they discuss “Boys in the Boat” during the Book Talk with a Walk at noon. Check the website for more activities and offerings for patrons of all ages. The library sponsors the Summer Meal Service for kids Mon through Fri at 1 pm. www.russelllibrary.org
Upward Hartford sponsors Food Trucks and Music every Friday from noon to 2 pm at the Stilts Building Plaza, with this week’s featured performer, Low Moon Hi. Details at www.hartford.com/events/
Manic Presents On Friday, they headline WOLF!, appearing with Tracy Jo & The Toads. It’s Summer Salt on Saturday, along with Hot Flash Heat Wave and The Symposium. www.manicpresents.com
Here in Middletown, the Wadsworth Mansion opens at 5:30 pm every Wednesday for picnicking, and shows on the Mansion’s back lawn begin at 6:30 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and appreciated. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics or enjoy delicious food from a participating food truck. This week’s performance is by Mixed Signals. http://www.wadsworthmansion.com
At Infinity Hall in Hartford On Friday ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro takes the stage to bring you flues, funk, and jazz. There’s a Women in Blues night Saturday featuring Bridget Kelly, Alexia P Suter, and Annika Chambers. www.infinityhall.com
Cherry Street Station in Wallingford brings you On Friday you can catch Genki Genki Panic, The Clams, and Renegade Lounge. On Saturday, ORCumentary, Dyhanna, and Pruf take the stage. Sunday’s lineup’s got Colin Phils, My Life As A Cartoon, Hovel, and So Sorry. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
It’s Michele’s Salsa Night at the Hartford Ballroom this week at 8 pm. Details at www.hartfordballroom.com
Cedar Hill Cemetery sponsors Music Among the Memorial Friday at 6 pm with a performance of roots music by Last Fair Deal. Rain date is Saturday. www.cedarhillfoundation.org
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford hosts a Kids Will Change the World Book Club event Saturday at 11 am to discuss “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org
The Connecticut Historical Society offers a guided tour of the ongoing exhibit, Facing War: Connecticut in World War I, on Saturday at 2 pm. www.chs.org
Theater Works in Hartford hosts District Night, a pop-up Summer Music Fest and block party, Saturday at 4 pm. Enjoy music by Tang Sauce, Keepers of the Vibe, Klokwize, and more, along with food and other activities.www.hartford.com/events/
The Connecticut Ballet presents “Ballet Under the Stars” with performances of classic and contemporary works Saturday at 7:30 at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. www.faceook.com/CityArtsOffice/
The Mac650 Gallery and Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Charmer, Stars Hollow, Bonsai Trees and more Sunday at 7 pm. 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 On Friday they open “The Cakemaker,” about a the relationship between a young German baker and an Israili businessman. They’re offering a special sing-along screening of the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” over the weekend. Check the website for details and screening times at www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford On Friday they open “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” a documentary of Fred Rogers. The Bolshoi Ballet Summer Encores series continues on Sunday with “Swan Lake.” Check the website for offerings and times. http://www.cinestudio.org/
Free Movies in the Parks continues in Hartford On Friday, you can see “Coco” in Bushnell Park , also at 8 pm. www.hartford.com/events/
Middletown Youth Services opens Films on Foss Saturday with a screening of “Coco” on Foss Hill on the Wesleyan Campus at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:”
Right after The jive at Five stick around for Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll, who will take us on back to the 30’s and forty’s with a mix of big band, jumping jazz, rockabilly and more!
At 6:30 its time for the Universal Soundwave with Sistah Tee, offering 2 hrs of Reggae, RnB, and old school soul with a touch of Latin and African music, plus health and wellness tips!
at 8:30 Rockadee will take you to The Other Side for some sweet lovers rock and dance hall reggae and R&B spotlighting local artists mixed in with the hit makers.
From 10-11:30 Its time for Strictly off the Head with DJ Cocomotion the music mixologist presenting a live mix show done on the fly with no prepared mixes or blends. Featuring classic hip hop and house and R&B.
then at 11:30 its Yow-za with Connor Clockwize for an hour of Punk rock and fun
At 3am stay tuned for Louisiana Barn Dance from Pacifica.
At 5am you can catch the BBC world Report before we kick off our Saturday morning program with The Celtic Café at 6am followed by Café Italia from 7-8.
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!
Right after The jive at Five stick around for Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll, who will take us on back to the 30’s and forty’s with a mix of big band, jumping jazz, rockabilly and more!
At 6:30 its time for the Universal Soundwave with Sistah Tee, offering 2 hrs of Reggae, RnB, and old school soul with a touch of Latin and African music, plus health and wellness tips!
at 8:30 Rockadee will take you to The Other Side for some sweet lovers rock and dance hall reggae and R&B spotlighting local artists mixed in with the hit makers.
From 10-11:30 Its time for Strictly off the Head with DJ Cocomotion the music mixologist presenting a live mix show done on the fly with no prepared mixes or blends. Featuring classic hip hop and house and R&B.
then at 11:30 its Yow-za with Connor Clockwize for an hour of Punk rock and fun
At 3am stay tuned for Louisiana Barn Dance from Pacifica.
At 5am you can catch the BBC world Report before we kick off our Saturday morning program with The Celtic Café at 6am followed by Café Italia from 7-8.
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!
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