Friday 3/13/20 Jive

Good evening, it's Friday, March 13th. 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 Leith Johnson, host of The Light Fandango, heard every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month at 4 pm, where you'll hear uncommon songs of the 1960s and '70s from across the musical genres. I hope you'll tune in.

Despite concerns about the spread of coronavirus, there are still many events happening across the region. However, we strongly recommend that you check ahead with venues before venturing out, as many events are being cancelled or postponed. Also be sure to wash your hands and keep them to yourself!

Here's some of what's happening in our area this weekend:

The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown features blues rock by Parker’s Tangent tonight. The Aligned With Source workshop happens tomorrow morning followed by All the Write Ways: A Workshop for Self-Expression at 1 pm. Erin Earth and Cazz takes the stage tomorrow night with their New Orleans-style music. There’s a Reiki Level 2 class on Sunday, and you can view the current exhibition throughout the month that includes the photography of Ryan Martin Callanan and Heather Cohn. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine, today’s 5pm Happy Hour features the Outlaw Unofficial Non-Sanctioned St. Pat’s Parade Hooley, and tonight they’ve got Service Dog, Every Branch, and Pulsr. The Café Nine Saturday afternoon Jazz Jam Session is led by Gary Grippo, followed by the Saturday night main event with Fate and Dose the Well. Sunday morning it’s the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party with The Jovial Crew, and they round out the weekend with the George Lesiw Band Sunday night. www.cafenine.com

At Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford, Bobby T’s Allstars play tonight and tomorrow, Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez return to Sally’s. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown has another family story time tomorrow at 10:30. More at www.wesleyanrjjulia.com/events

Middletown’s Russell Library is closed and will reopen when it is deemed safe and appropriate to do so. The Wicked Big Book Sale has been canceled. Russell Library staff will work to provide alternate service delivery online and over the telephone to the greatest extent possible. The book drops will be open to accommodate the return of library materials, and late fees will not be assessed.www.russelllibrary.org

At the State House in New Haven, tonight it’s Surf Night with Ninth Wave, Renegade Lounge, The Clams, and the Aquatudes. The Pist, WARXGAMES, Chem-Trails, Nightmare Solution, and World Game take the stage tomorrow, and you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday with Mickey Rickshaw, Chousand, and more on Sunday afternoon. www.statehousepresents.com

Infinity Hall Hartford brings you Stop Making Sense, a tribute to the Talking Heads, tonight and Shawn Mullins Solo on Sunday. At Infinity Norfolk, you can catch Dana Fuchs tonight and Roomful of Blues tomorrow. www.infinityhall.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts Intercourse, Scavengers, Grizzlor, and Deadsong tonight and tomorrow they’ve got Down With Rent, Killer Kin, Horns Of Ormus, Inner Vista, and more. www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

Toad’s Place has Riders on the Storm, a tribute to The Doors, and bands on two stages tonight. Tomorrow, it’s Bear Grillz, Phiso, and more. Sunday’s Skip Marley tour stop has been postponed. www.toadsplace.com

Now, here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways is showing “Portrait of a lady on Fire,” about a forbidden affair between an 18th century aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait, through Thursday. Check their website for show times and this weekend’s screenings. www.realartways.org

Tonight, Trinity College’s Cinestudio is showing “Just Mercy,” the true story of a lawyer who represents two men on Death Row: one innocent, and one guilty. On Sunday, they open a run of “Clemency,” about a Death Row prison matron who is cracking under the horrors of her job. Sunday evening, there’s a single presentation of the Royal Opera House’s “La Boheme.” Full details at http://www.cinestudio.org

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the Jive until 6:30 we’ve got special programming, and then the Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T has a wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health, nutrition, and stress reduction tips.

From 8-9:30 pm, 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.

At 9:30 until 10:30 Loxion Music Mix Show with M-Point presents A showcase of the newest and best of Southern African Electronica.

From 10:30pm-11:30pm, Mentaltown with The Ultimate Emcee El Vee serves up local hip hop. Unsigned.

And then at 11:30pm it’s time for Permanent Collection with Chris. It’s non-toxic.

At 1 until 2am, Rust with Sinbad discusses affairs of the Wesleyan and Middletown community.

From 2-4am, Back Down the Bayou with Bill Boelens takes you to the Banana Plantation in Baton Rouge for an eclectic mix of Louisiana and roots music.

And then at 4 it’s a rebroadcast of the day’s Democracy Now! From Pacifica.

Find the full schedule, archives, and a link to make a donation to WESU supporting the service we provide online at www.wesufm.org/pledge

You can catch the Jive at five daily community calendar and rundown of night time programming at 4:55 daily M-F.

Thanks so much for listening, Have a great weekend, and stay healthy!