Good evening, it's Monday, May 6th, 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, The Buttonwood Tree holds its Moments of Gratitude and Open Mic tonight hosted by the Terri and Rob Duo. There’s Laughter Yoga with Mylène on Tuesday. Simple Tai Chi with Mike McEwen happens Wednesday evening and Thursday at noon, and on Thursday evening you can hear pedal steel guitar and more with singer/songwriters Steve Dedman and Peter Lehndorff. The Coconuts! return to the stage on Friday 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, Manic Monday brings you Teen, and daniprobably. On Tuesday they’ve got Deborah Bonham, and The Manchurians. Wednesday’s performers include big Fang, Fiction, North by North, and Dangerous Animals. They headline The Drawbar on Thursday, appearing with Little Silver. Friday’s 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 Food Talk tonight at 6:30 for a discussion of all things food. On Tuesday, there’s a Job and Career Workshop with Diane Lang, “How to Deal with Change and Triumph Over Loss.” And the Racial Justice Book Group meets to discuss “The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism. They’ve got the usual Scrabble Wednesday is at 5 pm. There’s a LinkedIn Workshop Thursday afternoon, followed by a Books and Brews event offsite at Stubborn Beauty Brewery to discuss “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn. The Friends Book Sale happens Friday 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, Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra brings you jazz, R&B, soul classics, and more on Tuesday. Wednesday’s Community Blues Jam features Ed Bradley. Liviu’s Invitational comes your way on Thursday with special guests. It’s blues rock on Friday 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 on Tuesday, they bring you reggae with The Late Ones with Prince Royal. They’ve got roots, rock, and more on Friday 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
At the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown, they host Elizabeth Scott on Tuesday with her memoir, “This Never Happened.” On Wednesday, meet Lary Bloom, with his new work, “Bol LeWitt: A Life of Ideas.” On Thursday, pilot and therapist Tom Bunn presents “Panic Free,” his tools to address panic, anxiety, and claustrophobia. Check the website for Kids’ Events that include Family Story Time. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts in Middletown sponsors free events this week beginning Tuesday with Staged Readings in the Senior Playwriting Festival at the Ring Arts Hall. The WesWinds Spring Concert happens Tuesday at Crowell Concert Hall. On Wednesday at Ring Hall, they present Voices from Prison, a theater event of the “Theater Behind Bars” program at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. Or check out Composing, Performing, and Listening to Experimental Music at World Music Hall. Their Annual Organ Romp happens Thursday at Memorial Chapel, and 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 Adult Mom, Long Neck, Two Headed Girl, and more are at the Mac 650 Gallery and Artist Co-Op on Wednesday. On Friday, it’s Field Medic, Another Michael, and The Knife Kickers at the Mac. 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, starting with EyeHateGod, Negative Approach, and more on Wednesday. On Thursday, it’s Ghost Light, featuring Holly Bowling and Raina Mullen. Friday’s bill has 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, they bring you Turnover, Turnstile, Reptaliens, and Illusion on Thursday. You can catch Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, and After the Burial on Friday, 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
Up in Hartford, it’s Karaoke Night on Wednesday at The Russell. At the Arch Street Tavern, BooYah! Wednesday plays the 60’s, and they bring you Harsh Armadillo and Erica T Bryan The New Mosaic on Friday. On Saturday, they feature TherabeaT. The Friday Night Flavor series at the Hartford Flavor Company brings you Glambat and Lil Sluggers this week, 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 a Spring Music Fest on Thursday with Acadia Forsaken, Double the Dial, GreenHouse, and much more. It’s Emo Night Brooklyn on Friday night, 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 on Friday 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 on Friday. 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:
Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues “Amazing Grace,” an Aretha Franklin documentary with a never-before-seen performance of the anthem from 1972, and “Rafiki,” a breakthrough Kenyan film about lesbian love, through Thursday. On Friday they open “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 continues “Birds of Passage,” about conflict within the indigenous people of Colombia, the Wayúu, through Wednesday. There’s a one-night showing of “Giant Little Ones,” a film about gender fluidity, on Thursday. On Friday they open a weekend run of Tim Burton’s live action film, “Dumbo.” 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/
The Russell Library in Middletown hosts a film and discussion about vaccines Wednesday as part of the One Book on the Riverbend series. They’re screening “Calling the Shots.” 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 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.
(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.
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 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.
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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!
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