Good
evening, it's Monday, July 30th. 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 this summer airs EVERY Tuesday, from 4 to right before the Jive at Five. Tomorrow, which happens to be the Catholic Feast of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola, we interview a Jesuit theologian the title of whose latest book says it all, The Unmoored God: Believing
in a Time of Dislocation.
It’s the deep end of the
pool, folks, but we have an expert swimming instructor. Can't listen live? Find the audio posted later tomorrow night on the reasonablycatholic.com blog.
Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree offers their Anything Goes Open Mic with special host guest Jacob Wiseman. They’ve got an Acoustic Open Mic on Thursday with Bob Gotta, and the Story City Troupe returns to the Buttonwood Friday evening. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and in the evening, Blues Hall of Fame recording artist Tom The Suit Forst and The Band Beyond will be in the house. www.buttonwood.org
In
New Haven, Café Nine’s Manic Mondays brings you Brent Cowles, Daphne Lett
Martin, and RØY. On Tuesday it’s The Cancer Conspiracy, Intercourse, Polluter,
and Dandelyin. Wednesday’s headliner is Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons,
appearing with The Backyard Committee. House of Waters and the Bud Colins Trio
take the stage on Thursday. Friday’s Happy
Hour show features Snake Hill Blues, and the evening show’s got Brzowski, Old
Self, and more. Saturday’s afternoon
Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and later it’s An Evening of
Music by Alex Chilton and Big Star. The Sunday Buzz Matinee features Alash, and
the late show lineup includes The Dollyrots and Chaser Eight. http://www.cafenine.com/
Up
in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, Tonight’s Jazz Monday event features the Alden
Hellmuth Group. Michael Palin’s Orchestra plays jazz, R&B, and soul
classics on Tuesdays at Black Eyed Sally’s. The Community Blues Jam happens
every Wednesday, and on Thursday it’s Liviu’s Jazz Invitational with special
guests. It’s funky blues and country on Friday with The Redliners, and Biscuit
Miller & The Mix take the stage on Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
Monday
Night Jazz, a production of the Hartford Jazz Society, continues at 6 pm in
Bushnell Park, with the rain venue at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Tonight
they headline the Chembo Corniel Quintet, appearing with David Goya Gonzalez
and Sincopa. Details at www.hartfordjazzsociety.com/
The
Russell Library in Middletown Job and Career Center continues its Summer Job
Search Seminars on Tuesday evening, presenting “Interviewing and Social Media”
with Jean Baur. The Classic Mystery Book Series also happens with an exploration
of “The Case of the Missing Servant.” The
Bookmobile will be outside the library Wednesday at 1 pm. Scrabble Wednesday
also happens, and the Fiddler’s Workshop continues in the evening. There’s an
off-site Books and Brews session Thursday at Stubborn Beauty Brewery to discuss
“You Me Everything” by Catherine Isaac. Next Monday at noon, they discuss
“Water for Elephants” in their Book Talk with a Walk series, and you’re invited
to a nutrition seminar at 1 pm, Eat Right When Money is Tight. You can learn
how to make an origami Peace Crane at 2 pm. 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
Riverfront
Recapture sponsors a weekly contemporary dance class, Dance Current, Tuesdays
at 6 pm at the Great River Park in East Hartford.
The
Audio Feed Music Series continues at Constitution Plaza in Hartford Wednesday
at noon with an acoustic performance by 1974.
The
Pratt Street Patio Lunchtime Music Series continues Thursday at noon with this
week’s featured artist, The Lucky Dogs, .
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/
The
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown hosts Dom Amore Wednesday evening
presenting “A Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York
Yankees.” Check the website for details and information on all their kids
events, including lunchtime story art. www.wesleyanrjjulia.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 the Shaded Soul Band. http://www.wadsworthmansion.com
The
Elizabeth Park summer Concert Series continues Wednesday at 6:30 pm with a
performance by Mass-Conn-Fusion this week. Details at www.elizabethparkct.org
Cherry
Street Station in Wallingford brings you Destination Dimension, Things Amazing,
Satyr, and Imbröglio on Wednesday. On Friday it’s the Carnivora Tour Kickoff
also featuring Fateless, HalfLink and Gaia. Saturday’s lineup is The Ones You
Forgot, Standby, Grawlix, and The Magnetic. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
At
Infinity Hall in Hartford it’s Fee Free First Wednesday again this week.
They’ve got Connect with the Artist on Thursday featuring Danny Seraphine and
Bill Champlin, formerly of Chicago, with their band the California Transit
Authority. www.infinityhall.com
Republic at The Linden hosts live music every Thursday.
This week’s performance is by POSSM and friends. www.hartford.com/events/
Hartford Underground sponsors a swing dance throwdown
Thursday at 8 pm at the Polish National Home of Hartford. Details at www.polishhomect.org
The Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater in Middletown
hosts the 30th annual summer performance of the Children’s Circus
Friday at 5 pm at the Macdonough School featuring 150 youth performers
performing acrobatics, puppets, live circus music and more as they present The
Children’s Circus Grows Up! The Playhouse invites all alumni to attend. Details
at www.oddfellows.org
The Seventh Annual Middletown Music Festival happens this
weekend produced by WESU’s own J-Cherry host of Voice of the City. From Friday
night through Sunday enjoy local original music, a vendor village, yoga, gongs,
tap dancing, food, and more. The full schedule of events can be found at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Manic
Presents is at the Space Ballroom in Hamden on Friday bringing you Gratefully
Yours. www.manicpresents.com
Veterans and active military are invited to an
introductory rowing and kayaking session Saturday at 9:30 at the Boathouse in
Riverside Park in Hartford. Details at www.hartford.com/events/
The Middletown Recreation Divisions sponsors a guided
nature walk on the Mattabesset River Trail Saturday at 10 am. E-mail Beth@HealingNatureCT.com for
registration and information.
Tours
of the Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House in Hartford happen this
Saturday. Learn about the stories and legacy of the Colt family. www.hartford.com/events/
The
Connecticut Historical Society offers a guided tour of their current exhibit,
Facing War: Connecticut in World War I, Saturday at 2 pm. www.chs.org
The
Middlesex Music Academy in Middletown continues their 4 Chord Fiesta Saturday
at 4 pm at their Middletown location. It’s an open jam for all levels for songs
with only four chords. They invite you to Summer Music Camp for Punk Week
starting next Monday. 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 “Three Identical Strangers,” a documentary about
identical triplets adopted out at birth, through Thursday. They conclude their
youth filmmaking program Thursday with a free screening of the students’ video
projects followed by a Director Q & A. On Friday they open “The Cakemaker,”
about a young German baker’s relationship with an Israelie businessman, “The
King,” a new Elvis documentary, and “Generation Wealth,” a documentary about
the obsession with materialism. Check the website for details and screening
times at www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues the run of “Gaugin: Voyage to Tahiti,” through Thursday. On Friday They open their Ingmar Bergman Centennial Festival. Weekend offerings include “Wild Strawberries,” “The Magician,” “The Seventh Seal,” The Bolshoi Ballet Summer Encores series continues on Sunday with “Swan Lake.” “The Virgin Spring,” and “Through a Glass Darkly.” Check the website for offerings and times. http://www.cinestudio.org/
Here's
the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:
Here's
the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:”
Right after the jive at Five stick around
for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry for an hour of classic bop.
at 6pm, Michael Benson 75% Folk features a mix of contemporary folk,
blues, jazz and acoustic music until 8pm.
At 8:00 its time for The Rumpus Room
with Lord Lewis for 90 minutes of vintage and contemporary funk, soul, jazz,
reggae, dub, afro and Latin dance floor grooves.
From 9:30pm-11pm Cruiser’s Radio
Program with Jack Sullivan features Music from the 1950s & 1960's as well
as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and lot of fun.
And from 11-12:30am stay tuned for more
Hits of the 60s and 70s with Jimmy Z
Franco is in the house from
12:30-2:30am for a mix of Disco and dance floor hits from the 70’s and 80s.
After that things get weird with The
Hour of Slack from The Church of the SubGenius Radio Ministry. The compendium
of ranters, media barrage collage artists, for an hour of weird indie audio
underground.
from 3:30-4am its Spoiler Alert Radio
featuring Conversations on the craft of filmmaking
at 4am we turn to the BBC World Report
for world news headlines.
Thanks a million to the WESU friends
who stepped up to the plate to help us close out another successful pledge
drive. you are the U in WES-U
Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily
rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!
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!
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