Mon 8-6-18 Jive

Good evening, it's Monday, August 6^th. 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, producer and host of Reasonably Catholic: Keeping the Faith, which this summer airs EVERY Tuesday, from 4 to right before the Jive at Five. Tomorrow: a visit with a former priest who has some thoughts about why pedaphiles like Cardinal Theodore McCarrick are such an intractable problem for the Church. In a sentence, it's the result of an insular Church culture with no due process and no accountability. On a happier note, we celebrate Pope Francis' condemnation of the death penalty in all circumstances, plus plenty of other topics. Can't listen live? Find the audio archived tomorrow evening at reasonablycatholic.com

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown, tonight, The Buttonwood Tree offers their Anything Goes Open Mic, hosted by Terri and Rob, this week. There’s Laughter Yoga with Mylene Tuesday night at The Buttonwood and The Frank Varella Quartet with Carl Knox takes the Buttonwood Tree stage on Friday. The Aligned with Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and Saturday evening the acoustic duo Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise bring their Higher Grounds tour to the Buttonwood. The NEAR and Far Storytellers offer a workshop with Liz Gruber Sunday at 3 pm. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, Café Nine’s Manic Mondays brings you Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts, Lys Guillorn, and The Outer Side, tonight. Julia Caesar takes the Café Nine stage on Tuesday. Wednesday they headline Eliza Neals & The Narcotics, along with Orb Mellon at The Nine. They’ve got Leti Garza and Rick Reyes on Thursday.  Friday’s 5pm Happy Hour set features Frank Critelli. Friday night’s evening show features a triple bill with Craig Bell and Band, Jacques Le Coque, and The Furors.  Saturday’s weekly afternoon Jazz Jam Session is with Gary Grippo & Friends. Later, Saturday night, The Very Reverend, Ports of Spain, Tier, and Pleasure Beach share a Café Nine Bill. The Sunday Buzz Matinee features Lloyd Cole and The Retrospective Rout, and Sunday’s late show rounds out the weekend with The Human Circuit, The Hound, and Tori Ciarcia. http://www.cafenine.com/

Monday Night Jazz, a production of the Hartford Jazz Society, continues at 6 pm in Bushnell Park, with the rain venue at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Tonight they headline the Theo Croker Quintet, appearing with West End Blend. Details at www.hartfordjazzsociety.com/  

The Hartford Public Library offers another Rock Painting workshop at the Dwight Branch Tuesday at 11:45 am. They partner with Riverfront Recapture to sponsor River Reads on Wednesday at noon at Riverfront Plaza in Hartford to discuss “A Wrinkle in Time.” The mobile library will be on site.  www.hplct.org

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra plays jazz, R&B, and soul classics on Tuesday nights. The Black-eyed Sally’s Community Blues Jam happens every Wednesday, and on Thursday night it’s Liviu’s Jazz Invitational with special guests. You can enjoy blues with the Sean Chambers Band at Black-eyed Sally’s on Friday, and on Saturday it’s the Cole Morson Band. Jamband meets dub reggae on Sunday night with the Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/  

The Summer Sounds concert series in Middletown continues this Tuesday with a performance by Bluegrass Characters at Harbor Park along the river at 6:30 pm. Rain location is South Congregational Church on the Green.

 The Mac 650 Gallery & Artist Co-Op in Middletown brings you Foxtails, Sad, Two Headed Girl, and more on Wednesday at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

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National Night Out happens Tuesday at 6 pm at the North End Senior Center in Hartford. You’re invited to this annual community-building event that promotes police community partnership. www.hartford.com/events/

The Russell Library in Middletown Job and Career Center continues its Summer Job Search Seminars on Tuesday evening, presenting “Your Strategy: How to search Smart” with Jean Baur. of the Missing Servant.”  Scrabble Wednesday happens at 2 pm, and the Fiddler’s Workshop continues in the evening. On Thursday evening learn more about Solo Travel with Nina Lesiga. Crafts for Adults happens Friday morning with Assemblages from Natural Materials. Next Monday at noon, they discuss “The Soloist” in their Book Talk with a Walk series, and their nutrition seminar, Eat Right When Money is Tight, continues at 1 pm with this week’s topics, Unit Pricing and Buying Seasonally. Check the website for more activities and offerings for patrons of all ages. The library sponsors the Summer Meal Service for kids Mon through Fri at 1 pm. www.russelllibrary.org

Riverfront Recapture sponsors a weekly contemporary dance class, Dance Current, Tuesdays at 6 pm at the Great River Park in East Hartford. 

The Audio Feed Music Series continues at Constitution Plaza in Hartford Wednesday at noon with an acoustic performance by Farewood. 

The Pratt Street Patio Lunchtime Music Series continues Thursday at noon with this week’s featured artist, Joey Batts. www.hartford.com/events/

The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown holds a variety of kids’ events this week including “Mason Jar Science” and lunchtime story art programs. Check the website for details. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Here in Middletown, Music at the Mansion series at Wadsworth Mansion closes out their season this Wednesday night with the band Mixed Signals. The ground opens at 5:30 pm for picnicking, the music starts at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public and guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics or enjoy delicious food from a participating food truck.  This week’s performance is by Mixed Signals. http://www.wadsworthmansion.com

In Hartford, the Elizabeth Park summer Concert Series continues Wednesday at 6:30 pm with a performance by Maxxtone. Details at www.elizabethparkct.org

Cherry Street Station In Wallingford hosts the Jamie Jasta (of Hatebreed) Birthday Bash on Tuesday with a live podcast and special live set. It’s psychedelic rock on Friday with Crasis, When I Wake, Imbröglio, and more. The Sounds of Summer event happens Saturday at Cherry Street, starting at 3 pm with a big lineup including Unlucky Me, ThunderPhunk, Pinto Graham, and more. Sunday’s metal show includes A Fitting Revenge, Manifest, and Arcadia Forsaken. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation/

The Sunset Sounds Concert Series continues Thursday at 6 pm at the Butler-McCook House & Garden in Hartford with a performance by the Hartford Steel Symphony. They also invite you to

Celebrate Japan Day on Saturday from noon to 4 pm. View Japanese artifacts, sample food along with music and dance demonstrations, and enjoy a kimono fashion show. www.ctlandmarks.org

The Connecticut Old State House in Hartford continues its Summer Concert Series on Friday at noon with a performance by Last Fair Deal. Details at www.hartford.com/events/

At Infinity Hall in Hartford it’s classic rock on Friday with Orleans. On Saturday they’ve got Justin Hayward, guitarist and composer of the Moody Blues. Thursday night at Infinity Hall Norfolk, Scott Sharrad makes for a night of blues rock.  Entrain takes the Infinity Norfolk stage onFriday and Jeff Daniels with the Ben Daniels Band play Saturday. www.infinityhall.com

Hartford Underground sponsors a swing dance throw-down Thursday at 8 pm at the Polish National Home of Hartford. Details at www.polishhomect.org ­

Manic Presents is at the College Street Music Hall in New Haven to bring you Franz Ferdinand and POW! on Wednesday. On Friday, they headline Jonah Matranga, appearing with The Pauses, The Foresters, and The Magnetic. www.manicpresents.com

The Greater Hartford West Indian Independence Celebration happens Saturday at 11 am at Bushnell Park. Enjoy a parade, live music, food, and more with performances by Dancehall sensation, Mr Vegas, Gem Myers, Olatunji, Pretty Boy Floyd and many more plus DJ sound systems and Dancing. www.wiichartford.org

The Connecticut Historical Society offers a guided tour of their current exhibit, Facing War: Connecticut in World War I, Saturday at 2 pm. www.chs.org

The Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford offers a free courtyard concert Saturday at 2 pm with a performance by Giacomo Gates. www.charteroakcenter.org

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

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues “Three Identical Strangers,” a documentary about identical triplets adopted out at birth, and “The King,” a new Elvis documentary, through Thursday. On Friday they open “The Cakemaker,” about a young German baker’s relationship with an Israelie businessman. Check the website for details and screening times at www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues their Ingmar Bergman Centennial Festival this week with screening of “The Silence,” “Winter Light,” “Shame,” and more. Their Out Fillm CT series continues on Thursday with “My Life with James Dean.” Check the website for all offerings and times.  http://www.cinestudio.org/

The Free Movies in the Parks series contuse at Charter Oak Landing in Hartford Friday at 8 pm with a screening of “Leap!” www.hartford.com/events/

The free Films on Foss summer series continues with a screening of “The Goonies” on Foss Hill on the Wesleyan campus in Middletown Saturday at 7 pm. www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

  

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

Right after the jive at Five stick around for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry for an hour of classic bop.

at 6pm, Michael Benson  75% Folk features a mix of contemporary folk, blues, jazz and acoustic music until 8pm.

At 8:00 its time for The Rumpus Room with Lord Lewis for 90 minutes of vintage and contemporary funk, soul, jazz, reggae, dub, afro and Latin dance floor grooves.

From 9:30pm-11pm Cruiser’s Radio Program with Jack Sullivan features Music from the 1950s & 1960's as well as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and lot of fun.

And from 11-12:30am stay tuned for more Hits of the 60s and 70s with Jimmy Z

Franco is in the house from 12:30-2:30am for a mix of Disco and dance floor hits from the 70’s and 80s.

After that things get weird with The Hour of Slack from The Church of the SubGenius Radio Ministry. The compendium of ranters, media barrage collage artists, for an hour of weird indie audio underground.

from 3:30-4am its Spoiler Alert Radio featuring Conversations on the craft of filmmaking

at 4am we turn to the BBC World Report for world news headlines.

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!

Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Now stay tuned for Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry, up next!