Good evening, it's Friday, January 31st. 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, letting you movie fans know that you can find a way-cool Oscar roundup, featuring two veteran film critics agreeing, disagreeing, and making predictions in time for you to see more films before the Feb. 9th Oscar telecast, at reasonablycatholic.com.
Speaking of way-cool, how about supporting this way-cool radio station? With over 85% of our funding goal met, and just under $3,500 left to raise, we are still asking WESU listeners to step up to the plate to support the service we provide. If you are in a position to help but haven't yet supported WESU with a donation, please give what you can and check out our great thank you gifts online at www.wesufm.org/pledge. Every dollar counts and we need to hear from you!
Speaking of way-cool, how about supporting this way-cool radio station? With over 85% of our funding goal met, and just under $3,500 left to raise, we are still asking WESU listeners to step up to the plate to support the service we provide. If you are in a position to help but haven't yet supported WESU with a donation, please give what you can and check out our great thank you gifts online at www.wesufm.org/pledge. Every dollar counts and we need to hear from you!
Now, here's some of what's happening in our area this week:
At the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown tonight, singer/songwriters Anne Marie Menta and Lauren Agnelli appear in concert together. The Aligned With Source workshop happens tomorrow morning, followed by the All the Write Ways Workshop with Briana Una McGuckin. It’s blues and more in the evening with Songwriters in the Round, when Cathy Kreger and Caroline Doctorow perform.
In New Haven, at Café Nine tonight’s 5pm live happy hour music set features Bruce and Loralee Crowder, and the late show features The Worst, Alethea, and Killer Kin. Tomorrow's Saturday afternoon Jazz Jam Session is led by Michael Coppola & Friends, and the main event at Café Nine tomorrow night features the Dirt Pile Family Band, Major Stars, and Tongue Depressor. The Sunday Buzz matinée features Shandy Lawson, Calvin Decutlass, and Mike Rivers this week. www.cafenine.com
At Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford,the Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Lurrie Bell takes the stage tonight, and tomorrow you can enjoy another session with Grayson Hugh & The Moon Hawks. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
Up in Hartford, tonight and tomorrow you can catch the comedy of Tracey Ashley at the Brew HaHa Comedy Club. The Arch Street Tavern hosts Bearly Dead tonight, and Shadow of Intent brings its Melancholy Winter Tour to The Webster tomorrow. The Polish National Home hosts Krakow Karaoke tomorrow, and at Arch Street you can catch Dissident with their Pearl Jam tribute. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/
Middlesex Community College invites you to view Sydney Morris’ “Liquid Sky” photography exhibit, and David Borawski’s multimedia exhibit, “Murder for a Jar of Red Rum.” www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/
Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts invites you to attend “Hidden Volumes” at noon tomorrow at the Olin Library and there’s a performance of “Living Tones” at 6 pm in the Smith Reading Room. The Fred Simmons Duo performs on Sunday at 3 pm at The Russell House. You can purchase tickets to the Connecticut premiere of “The Sound of Science” performed by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler this evening at 7:30 Memorial Chapel. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa/
At the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown, they host Jeffrey Colvin on Sunday afternoon, presenting “Africaville.” Check the website for Kids’ Event programs including Family Story Time. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com
At the State House in New Haven tonight you’re invited to an OOO UUU Wanna Rap? Networking Event. Tomorrow, they bring you Nikhil P Yerawadekar, Low Mentality, and the Fo. www.statehousepresents.com
Manic Presents headline Rick Springfield at College Street tonight, and tomorrow they are pleased to bring you Lettuce, and the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. At the Space Ballroom in Hamden, they’ve got the Seratones, Thabisa, and Fernanda and the Ephemeral tonight. www.manicpresents.com
Infinity Hall Norfolk brings you blues and rock tonight with Jack Broadbent. Tomorrow, you can catch Broken Arrow, a Tribute to Neil Young, It’s all rock tomorrow night when Infinity Hartford brings The Smithereens to the stage with guest vocalist Robin Wilson. www.infinityhall.com
Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts a Punk Rock celebration tonight with In The Distance, Devolve, Residual Self, and more. Enjoy their Winter’s Eve tomorrow with spiked cocoa and cider, and on Sunday it’s “Stupor Bowl” 2020 with pot luck offerings to enjoy while watching the game. www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/
The Middetown Recreation Division is sponsoring a guided walk along the Connecticut River Sunday at 10 am. E-mail Beth@BethLapin.com to register.
Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:
Hartford’s Real Art Ways begins their annual screenings of Oscar nominee shorts today with Animation, Live Action, and Documentary. Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org
Only through tomorrow, Trinity College’s Cinestudio is playing “Ford vs Ferrari,” about the Ford’s efforts to build a car to win the 24 Hours at LeMans. Sunday’s opening is “Dark Waters,” about an attorney who uncovers a corporate crime with major environmental impact. Full details at http://www.cinestudio.org
Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown as we roll out our brand new “Spring Schedule”
Right after The Jive at Five, stay tuned for Wild Wild Live! with DJ Celiac and DJ Opal
That Wesleyan music scene.
From 6-6:30pm, it's the Middletown Youth Radio Project with DJ Itsjobro, DJ Juicebox and DJ Stocks& socks, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood.
From 6:30-8pm, it's
Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T, playing a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health,
nutrition, and stress reduction tips.
Then from 8-9:30pm, it's Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll. Travel back in time to the 1940's and 1950's with a swinging upbeat show filled with big band,
jazz, swing and rockabilly, and some new releases.
From 9:30-10:30pm, it's An A and a B with DJ N
Every band has its hits - and a multitude of unknown, hidden gems. Songs played per band (70s-
2000s rock) seek to highlight this dichotomy.
From 10:30pm-11:30pm, it's Mentaltown with The Ultimate Emcee El Vee
Local Hip Hop. Unsigned.
Then from 11:30pm-1am, stay tuned for Permanent Collection with Chris
Non-toxic.
From 1-2am
(1,3,5) Song For My Father with DJ Dolan: Curated songs by theme; cross genre, time period, artist, and movement; discussed and
dissected.
From 2-4am, it's Back Down the Bayou with Bill Boelens, an eclectic Louisiana and roots music show from the Banana Plantation in Baton Rouge. Roll up
the rugs and sweep up the floor, if this doesn’t get ya moving, check your pulse.
Then from 4-5am, it's Democracy Now!
From 6-6:30pm, it's the Middletown Youth Radio Project with DJ Itsjobro, DJ Juicebox and DJ Stocks& socks, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood.
From 6:30-8pm, it's
Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T, playing a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health,
nutrition, and stress reduction tips.
Then from 8-9:30pm, it's Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll. Travel back in time to the 1940's and 1950's with a swinging upbeat show filled with big band,
jazz, swing and rockabilly, and some new releases.
From 9:30-10:30pm, it's An A and a B with DJ N
Every band has its hits - and a multitude of unknown, hidden gems. Songs played per band (70s-
2000s rock) seek to highlight this dichotomy.
From 10:30pm-11:30pm, it's Mentaltown with The Ultimate Emcee El Vee
Local Hip Hop. Unsigned.
Then from 11:30pm-1am, stay tuned for Permanent Collection with Chris
Non-toxic.
From 1-2am
(1,3,5) Song For My Father with DJ Dolan: Curated songs by theme; cross genre, time period, artist, and movement; discussed and
dissected.
From 2-4am, it's Back Down the Bayou with Bill Boelens, an eclectic Louisiana and roots music show from the Banana Plantation in Baton Rouge. Roll up
the rugs and sweep up the floor, if this doesn’t get ya moving, check your pulse.
Then from 4-5am, it's Democracy Now!
Thanks so much for listening. You can catch the Jive at five daily community calendar and rundown of night time programming at 4:55 daily M-F. Now, Stay tuned for Wild Wild Live, up next!
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