Good evening, it's Friday, July 19th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown and streaming live at wesufm.org. 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. The next episode, on July 30th, will feature interviews with two converts from Judaism to Christianity. Can't listen live? The podcast will be posted afterward at reasonablycatholic.com. Thanx for tuning in!
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. The next episode, on July 30th, will feature interviews with two converts from Judaism to Christianity. Can't listen live? The podcast will be posted afterward at reasonablycatholic.com. Thanx for tuning in!
Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
At the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown this everning you can enjoy R& B, soul, and light pop with Indigo Soul. The Aligned With Source Workshop happens tomorrow morning, and there’s a Teen Open Mic in the afternoon. In the evening, you can enjoy the experimental music of Joe White & Friends. You’re invited to check out the retrospective of Barbara Newton Hahn’s oil-on-canvas works all month. www.buttonwood.org
In New Haven, at Café Nine, this evening's Happy Hour features Buzz Gordo, followed by the late show with Casey James Prestwood and the Burning Angels appearing with The Split Coils. Tomorrow's Jazz Jam session is with Tony Dioguardi & Friends, and in the evening you can catch Daby Touré and Ro Godwynn. The Sunday Matinée features Nikki Hill, and in the evening they’ve got Ocean Heights, Mandala, Chousand, and more. http://www.cafenine.com/
Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, tonight, you can dance the night away with Say Yeah!, and tomorrow Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood returns to Sally’s stage. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
Tonight, the State House in New Haven hosts the BKO Quintet from Mali appearing with the Klezmer Fusion Collective. It’s hardcore night tomorrow, powered by Vein. www.statehousepresents.com
Back in Hartford, tthe Cirque du Soleil performances of “Luzia” continue through Sunday at the Big Top. It’s the weekend of the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Friday through Sunday at Bushnell Park. The Connecticut Ballet offers “Ballet Under the Stars” tomorrow in Bushnell Park. The Hartford Mindfulness Center holds guided meditations every Monday at noon on Constitution Plaza, and check the website for free yoga and fitness classes, including bilingual offerings. Details on these events at www.hartford.com/events/
At the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore novella authors published by Mason Jar Press will read tonight at 7; the authors are Nicole Callihan, Jaime Fountaine, and Tomas Moniz. Kids’ events continue this week; check the website for details. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
The Russell Library in Middletown reminds you to take part in the Adult Summer Reading program to win a downtown Middletown gift card with the next drawing on July 29th. A Solar for All session happens tomorrow morning, and the Life Discoveries series for kids continues at 1 pm. If someone you know is home insecure, the library can help. Consult their online calendar for more events for patrons of all ages. www.russelllibrary.org
At the Space Ballroom in Hamden, they’ve got Local H and Marvelous Liars tonight. They finish out the week at the Space tomorrow with Midnight North, The Backyard Committee, and Tracy Jo & The Toads. At the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk it’s Conor Oberst and Joanna Sternberg tonight. www.manicpresents.com
At the MAC650 Gallery tonight, The Kids, The Harmaleighs, and Olive Tiger will perform. The Johan Center for Earth and Art invites you to a summer garden party tomorrow at 4 pm at the home of Board members Kathy and Mark Meyering. Details on these events at www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
At Infinity Hall in Norfolk tonight, the headliner is the blues/rock artist Anders Osborne. At Infinity Hartford tonight, you can catch the comedy of Vic DiBitetto, and on Sunday it’s blues and roots with the Taj Mahal Quartet. www.infinityhall.com
Tomorrow, Cherry Street Station in Wallingford features local and regional punk rock with Productive Member, God’s Middle Finger, The Sadists, and more. www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
Toad’s Place in New Haven hosts Emo Night Brooklyn tonight, and tomorrow they headline the John Kadlecik Band. www.toadsplace.com
Specialty Events announces a Summer Craft and Food Show on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. Enjoy food, artisan crafts, and kids’ activities while benefitting the Connecticut Food Bank. Non-perishable food items are welcome. www.facebook.com/specialtyevents/
This evening at 7:30, Lonesome Dave Downs cordially invites you to the official release of his new album "Remembering You" to benefit the American Music Therapy Association. This will be held at The Fox on the Green restaurant on 169 Bartlett St., Portland. Reservations encouraged. For more information, call 860-852-3339.
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Hartford’s Real Art Ways is showing “In the Aisles,” a German film about the magical world of a big box store, and “The Other Story,” an Israeli film about family and secular/religious conflict. Details and screening times at www.realartways.org
Tonight, Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford opens “The Dead Don’t Die,” a comic horror about three bumbling cops hunting zombies in Pennsylvania. Details and screening times at http://www.cinestudio.org/
The Middletown Recreation Division invites you to outdoor movie night at Pat Kidney Park tonight at 8 pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, and refreshments to watch “Field of Dreams.” www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Now here's what you can expect tonight on WESU:
Now here's what you can expect tonight on WESU:
Right after the Jive, 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.
From 7-9 pm, The Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T., offers a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health, nutrition, and stress reduction tips.
From 9:00-10pm board the Train to Skaville with Brian Tomsic who brings out the best hits of the ska era of popular Jamaican music, as well as highly sought after obscure releases.
From 10- Midnight, stay tuned for Mentaltown with The Ultimate Emcee El Vee, presenting 2 hrs of Local Unsigned Hip Hop artists.
From 12:00-3am, 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 it’s Louisiana Barn Dance from Pacifica, and then we kick off our Saturday programming from 5-6 with BBC World Report. For a schedule of all of our programs, visit our website wesufm.org.
WESU depends on listener support from folks like you to keep the station going and we’re pleased to announce that we have just successfully wrapped up our spring pledge drive. To those of you who made a contribution, our sincere thanks.
That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings and a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!
Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! Stay tuned for Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll Up next!
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