Good evening, it's Monday, February 18th. Presidents' Day! 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: For our annual Oscar season episode, in time for Sunday's telecast, we bring you Reasonably Catholic's own Siskel and Ebert -- two critics from the Catholic journal Commonweal largely disagreeing with each other about this year's Oscar-nominated and un-nominated films. Can't listen live? Find the podcast later tomorrow evening at reasonablycatholic.com.
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: For our annual Oscar season episode, in time for Sunday's telecast, we bring you Reasonably Catholic's own Siskel and Ebert -- two critics from the Catholic journal Commonweal largely disagreeing with each other about this year's Oscar-nominated and un-nominated films. Can't listen live? Find the podcast later tomorrow evening at reasonablycatholic.com.
Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree holds its Open Mic & Moments of Gratitude tonight hosted by Terri and Rob. Laughter Yoga with Dawn, and a Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, are offered on Tuesday. Simple Tai Chi with Mike McEwen Laughter Yoga happens Wednesday evenings and Thursdays at noon. On Thursday night there’s a Gong Meditation by Andrew Prue. The Sarah Hanahan Jazz Quartet takes the stage Friday evening. The Aligned With Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and the Other Favorites performance in the evening is sold out. www.buttonwood.org
In New Haven, at Café Nine, Manic Monday brings you Lily & Madeleine, and American Elm. On Tuesday they’ve got Sinecera and Evelyn Gray. It’s Words & Music again on Wednesday, and on Thursday you can catch James McFetridge Wilson, and Mystery and Manners. Friday’s Happy Hour features Gary Heriot & Mike Damaco, and the late show headlines Heartscape Landbreak and Dreamtigers, appearing with The Magnetic. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances, with Polluter, Ourselves, Alone, and Lucas Brode performing later. The Sunday Buzz Matinée brings you Osog, and Brian Larney and the Town Hall, and they finish out the weekend with Shake ‘n’ Vibrate, with special guest Todd*O*Phonic Todd. http://www.cafenine.com/
Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, it’s Jazz Mondays, hosting a Peter Greenfogel Birthday Bash tonight. Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra brings you jazz, R&B, soul classics, and more on Tuesday. Wednesday’s community Blues Jam features Tommy Whalen, and it’s Liviu’s International on Thursday with special guests. On Friday night, singer/songwriter John Nemeth brings you electric blues and soul, and you can catch more electric blues on Saturday with Monster Mike Welch & Friends. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
The Russell Library in Middletown invites you to create a personalized Family-opoly Game Board workshop on Tuesday afternoon. There’s an Introduction to Computers session Wednesday morning, and Scrabble Wednesday comes your way at 5 pm. Thursday evening you’re invited to a presentation of Connecticut 169 Club, Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. There’s a Make Time for Making workshop Friday morning, and on Saturday morning the Racial Justice Coalition holds a free Book Giveaway. On Saturday afternoon the Readers Theater performs “Ben Butler,” a play combining Civil War and racial injustice themes. Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing. www.russelllibrary.org
Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that the Mac 650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op hosts Sidney Gish, Squirrel Flower, and Boyscott on Tuesday evening. It Looks Sad, Laur Laura, Waveform, and early lover of mankind will be at the Mac on Wednesday. You’re invited to a Chalk Painting Workshop at the Mezzo Grille on Thursday. Don’t forget that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a Lunchtime Reading Group Tuesday at noon in conjunction with the current exhibition, Audible Bacillus. You’re also invited to an Exhibition Walkthrough at 4:30 at the Zilkha Gallery. The Assembly performs “Seagullmachine,” a mash-up of Shakespeare, Chekov and more on Thursday evening at the Ring Performing Arts Hall. And Jin Hi Kim performs a komungo concert Thursday at the Freeman Center. There’s a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. On Sunday, Angelina Gadeliya presents Music of Shadows and Light, a performance of piano works, at The Russell House. All events are free. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa
The free Riverwood Poetry Series happens monthly at Real Art Ways in Hartford, starting this Tuesday at 7 pm. This month’s theme is In Good Time: Incarcerated Voices, featuring poetry by inmates at the maximum-security facility in Suffield. There’s an open mic before the readings. Charlie Fisher performs at the Acoustic Thursday session at the Spectra Wired Café this week. Little River Restoratives hosts an Off the Record Indie Night Thursday at 9:30 pm. All are welcome Friday to the Ballroom Social at the Hartford Ballroom on Friday. The Nick Di Maria Quintet performs at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford invites you to enjoy the Sock Skating Rink open daily throughout the month Full details at www.hartford.com/events/
Manic Presents headlines Aaron Lee Tasjan at the Space Ballroom on Tuesday, appearing with Seth Adam and Stefanie Austin. They bring Gang of Four and Spit-take to the Space on Wednesday, and on Friday it’s J Mascis, Luluc, and William Tyler. At the College Street Music Hall on Thursday, it’s Paul Simon’s “Graceland” performed by the London African Gospel Choir, and you can catch Deerhunter and Mary Lattimore at College Street on Saturday. www.manicpresents.com
Infinity Hall in Hartford brings jazz guitarist Al DiMeola to the stage on Friday. On Saturday, Speak Up Storyteling presents “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” You can catch The Corvettes Soo Wop Revue on Sunday. At Infinity Norfolk, it’s Open Mic in the Bistro on Thursday, and on Friday they bring you singer/songwriter Will Evans. It’s Doobie Others, the #1 tribute band to the Doobe Brothers, on Saturday. Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Jeff Blaney this week. www.infinityhall.com
Toad’s Place brings you Sevendust, Tremonti, Cane Hill, and more tonight. It’s Rock Away the Winter Blues on Friday with performers on two stages. On Sunday they headline Aaron Carter, appearing with Matt Corman, Whatever We Are, and Alec Chambers. swww.toadsplace.com
Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts Five Bands—Five Bucks on Friday night with The Sawtelles, The Lost Weekend, and more. On Saturday you can catch Cry Havoc, Fragmented, Forward Assault, and Olde Dogs. You’re invited to Brutally Funny on Sunday night as they host a night of comedy and metal, featuring comedians Peter Angelo and Kate Clancy and heavy jams from SCVM. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation
The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown sponsors Jacqueline Raposo, presenting “The Me, Without: A Year Exploring Habit, Healing, and Happiness,” Thursday evening. On Friday you can meet Elena Mannes, author of “Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals.” It’s Philosophy Night on Saturday. Check the website for all the Bookstore Event Kids’ sessions this week, including a Local Author presentation on Sunday at 2 pm. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues their annual Oscar-nominee short film series, along with “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” a full-length Oscar-nominee documentary about two young black men in Alabama. They’re also showing “Minding the Gap,” about three young men bonding to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown. All run through Thursday. On Friday they open “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience, and “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues “They Shall Not Grow Old,” a film that tells the story of WWI using restored archival footage, through Wednesday. On Thursday they open “The Favourite,” a comedy of manners about rivalry and love in Queen Anne’s 17th century court. A new, 4K ultraHD restoration of “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice” opens Sunday. Full details and screening times will be at http://www.cinestudio.org/
The Wesleyan Center for the Arts sponsors two free film screenings this week at the Center for Film Studies on campus. Enjoy “Ghostbusters II” on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. On Thursday evening you can see“ Along with the Gods—The Two Worlds,” with a post-film talkback with producer Dong-Yeon, presented in conjunction with the ongoing Sound of Korea exhibition. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa
The Russell Library is screening episodes from the French TV series “Un Village Français,” a drama about German occupation in WWII, Sunday at 1 pm. There’s a post-film discussion with James Taylor. www.russelllibrary.org
Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:
Right after the jive, it’s Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry. From classic bop to smooth contemporary sounds, it’s a well-rounded jazz show for true jazz heads.
From 6-6:30pm, catch (1, 3, 5) Points of Interest. DJ Balsamic and DJ Ween interview various people with very specific expertise or interest in unique or niche topics. The audience will learn about the fascinating work done by people in the Middletown community.
From 6:30-8pm, catch 75% Folk with Michael Benson. A mix of contemporary folk, blues, jazz and acoustic music. Occasional live interviews.
After 75% Folk until 9:30, it’s (1,3,5) Rumpus Room with Lord Lewis. The best in vintage and contemporary funk, soul, jazz, reggae, dub, afro and Latin dance floor grooves.
From 9:30pm-11pm, Jack Sullivan brings you Cruiser’s Radio Program. Music from the 1950s & 1960's as well as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and lot of fun.
From 11-12:30am, it’s Hits of the 60s and 70s with Jimmy Z. Playing billboard hot 100 hits of the 60's and 70's. Win a WESU beverage mug on our weekly "Name That Tune" contest.
(1, 3, 5) Kellex and Kleenogg's Radio Hour kicks off at 12:30am with DJ Kellex and DJ Kleenogg. Irresistible talk show content, experimenting with music, and most importantly, having fun. Please join us on our quest to happiness.
At 1:30, it’s (1, 3, 5) Windy City Sounds with MC Carthy and DJ Moore Life. An episodic look at different eras and genres of the Chicago music scene, featuring discussion of the artists and songs from two Chicago natives.
From 2:30-3:30am Roots World is on air. Roots World Radio takes you on a tour across borders and genres, introducing you to music from far flung places and sometimes from right in your own backyard.
From 3:30-4am is Nutmeg Junction, a new originally scripted audio theater program that celebrates every genre of the golden age of radio.
And finally, rounding out the night from 4-5am is the BBC World Report offering International news coverage and we kick off each weekday at 5am with Morning Edition from NPR.
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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