Good evening, it's Friday, May 10th, 2019. 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.
Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
Here in Middletown at The Buttonwood Tree, The Coconuts! return to the stage tonight with music, fun, and special guest Washboard Slim. Come one, come all on Saturday afternoon to catch the Sunny Train Interactive Family Music Show. Saturday evening’s headliners are Al Copley with Fran Dance. www.buttonwood.org
In New Haven, at Café Nine tonight, this week's Friday Happy Hour features Lynn Malavolte, followed by the late show with Nekromantix, Rezurex, and The Braniax. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Gary Grippo & Friends, followed by Day 1 of the Elm City folk Festival in the evening. The Festival continues on Sunday with Day 2, and in the evening they bring you The Blasters, along with Nathaniel Hintz & Emily Victoria. http://www.cafenine.com/
The Russell Library in Middletown hosts The Friends Book Sale, happening today and Saturday, and there’s Mindfuness Meditation on Saturday morning. Enjoy bagels on Saturday morning at another One Book on the Riverbend event, with a discussion of “Educated” by Tara Westover. Check the easy color-coded website calendar for more events and happenings for all ages. www.russelllibrary.org
Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tonight, it’s blues rock with the Dave Fields Band, and on Saturday it’s the Northeast Blues Guitar Summit with the outstanding guitarists Paul Size, Dean Shot, Troy Gonyea, and Ryan Newman. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
At the State House in New Haven, they’ve got roots, rock, and more this evening with Wise Old Moon, The Let Loose, and Brain Bank. Relive the ‘80’s Saturday night with Falconeer, Feyer, NITE, and Ghost Twin. www.statehousepresents.com
Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts in Middletown sponsors free events this week, including on Saturday, there’s a Reception for the Senior Thesis Showcase at the Zilkha Gallery. You’re also invited to Remembering Sam Miller ‘75, a memorial event Saturday at the CFA theater. Check the website for times and locations. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa
Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that tonight, Field Medic, Another Michael, and The Knife Kickers play a show at Mac 650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op Wesleyan Potters holds its annual Spring Sale Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Check the website for locations and times, along with details on more events happening this week. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Manic Presents hosts events at The Space Ballroom in Hamden, including tonight with Bad Bad Hats, Boyscott, and Similar Kind. On Saturday, they bring you Dub Trio, the Balkun Brothers, and Polluter, and on Sunday they headline Damien Jurado, appearing with Anna St. Louis. At the College Street Music Hall, you can catch Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, and After the Burial tonight, and on Saturday it’s Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Welcome to the Tweens. You can now get tickets without service charge if you buy in person at Redscroll Records on North Colony Street in Wallingford. Check the website for details. www.manicpresents.com
At the Arch Street Tavern in Hartford tonight, they bring you Erica T Bryan The New Mosaic. On Saturday, they feature TherabeaT. The Friday Night Flavor series at the Hartford Flavor Company tonight brings you Glambat and Lil Sluggers, and they host a Mother’s Day Floral Workshop on Saturday morning. The Cedar Hill Cemetery hosts its annual Bird Walk on Saturday with Jay Kaplan from the Roaring Brook Nature Center. It’s Second Saturdays for Families this week at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Sensual Salsa Saturdays happens in the evening at the Red Rock Tavern. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/
Toad’s Place holds Emo Night Brooklyn tonight, and on Saturday they’ve got The Debut Tour with Ella Mai, appearing with Mahalia. www.toadsplace.com
Infinity Hall in Norfolk brings you classic pop this evening with Jim Brickman – Pure Piano. On Saturday, it’s blues and rock with Quinn Sullivan. They host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday at the Bistro. www.infinityhall.com
Cherry Street Station in Wallingford has got VRSA, Disparager, Ether Coven, and Gorge tonight. On Saturday, they bring you Just a Pipe dream, Heavy Weight, Decent News, and more. www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Tonight, Hartford’s Real Art Ways opens “Hail Satan?” a documentary about the Satanic Temple. Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org
Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford opens a weekend run of Tim Burton’s live action film, “Dumbo,” tonight. Sunday’s opening is “Diane,” featuring Mary Kay Place as a rural Massachusetts woman who finds purpose in serving others. Their Opera on Screen event on Sunday features the Royal Opera House production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Distino.” Full details and screening times will be at http://www.cinestudio.org/
Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:
Right after the Jive, stay tuned for Wild Wild Live! with Babe and Beth. That Wesleyan music scene.
Next up from 6:00-6:30pm, it’s the Middletown Youth Radio Project with DJ Itsjobro, DJ Juicebox, and DJ Livor Mortis, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood.
From 6:30-7pm, catch What’s In A Song? With Shiva. What's In A Song takes you through a different musical culture or genre every show through the lens of a single song.
From 7-8:30pm, its Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T., for a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health, nutrition, and stress reduction tips.
From 8:30-10pm it’s Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll, inviting you to travel back in time to the 1940's and 1950's with a swinging upbeat show filled with big band, jazz, swing and rockabilly.
At 10 until 11:30pm, Chris M’s P Permanent Collection for an hour of creative Non-toxic radio.
Following Permanent Collection from 11:30pm-12:30am, An A and a B with DJ N. spotlights the unknown, hidden gems along with the songs a band is well known for.
From 12:30-3am, stay tuned for OVERDRIVE with Clarence and Shantay Scott. Praising God with a unique mix of urban contemporary, hip hop, and traditional gospel music.
Rounding out the evening and swinging into the morning from 3-5am is Back Down the Bayou.
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!
Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! stay tuned for Wild Wild Live, up next!
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