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SUMMARY:Disco Inferno!\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: December 11\, 16\, & 18\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nBy the late 1970s\, disco dominated the airwaves and conquered film\, television\, advertising\, and fashion. Its ubiquity\, however\, led to an inevitable backlash in the form of Chicago’s infamous “Disco Demolition Night” event at Comiskey Park.  Did that signal the end of the genre?  Hardly—it merely changed labels\, transforming its sound and becoming “House” or “Electronic Dance Music (EDM).”  In the present day\, artists such as Dua Lipa\, Beyoncé\, and Sabrina Carpenter have incorporated the sound into their own music. \n\n\nPart two of Disco Inferno continues the journey through the history of disco\, moving from the late 1970s peak into House music and through the present day.  How did disco evolve through the 1970s?  How did the genre alter music and popular culture?  Why has the music endured?  All of these questions will be explored through multimedia presentations and class discussions.  Students will learn about the peak of disco and its longevity\, key artists\, and how the genre evolved into House and EDM.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-disco-inferno-part-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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SUMMARY:Blue Hawk Records Album Release Show: "Down to Earth"
DESCRIPTION:Live Music\, Food\, Prizes\, and More!\nBlue Hawk Records\, Monmouth University’s student-run record label\, is releasing their 26th regular semester compilation album on Friday\, December 5. This is another great record with five new original tracks by students from across the university. The diverse collection of songs is spirited\, well-crafted\, and is sure to be at the top of your playlist. The work by this semester’s Record Label Strategies class team has been phenomenal. \nTo celebrate the release of Blue Hawk Records vol. 26 Down To Earth\, BHR is hosting a release party\, and you’re invited! \nThe students involved in the Fall 2025 Record Label Strategies class and the BHR organization would love for you to join them as they present their work\, including Q&A with artists\, live performances\, food and giveaways. \nBe sure to register for amazing prizes from our main sponsor: Clarizio Music Center and others! \n\nRegister for the Event\nPre-Save the Album\n\nDown To Earth will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday\, December 5. \nSpecial thanks to all of our sponsors\, and our distribution partner\, Vydia.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/blue-hawk-records-album-release-show-down-to-earth/
LOCATION:Lauren K. Woods Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Free,Graduate Student,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Undergraduate Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000
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SUMMARY:Arabella
DESCRIPTION:Music by Richard Strauss | Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal \nOn November 22\, Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna to Pollak Theatre in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine\, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister\, Zdenka\, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/arabella/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T200000
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless\, yet relevant\, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. (Source: MTI).
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/into-the-woods/2025-11-16/4/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless\, yet relevant\, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. (Source: MTI).
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/into-the-woods/2025-11-16/3/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless\, yet relevant\, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. (Source: MTI).
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/into-the-woods/2025-11-15/4/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T163000
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SUMMARY:Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.  \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes works such as The Four Seasons and Thaïs: Méditation.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/featuring-vivaldis-four-seasons-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless\, yet relevant\, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. (Source: MTI).
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/into-the-woods/2025-11-15/3/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
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SUMMARY:Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nFever Up’s concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience. \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Here Comes the Sun\, Yesterday\, I Want to Break Free\, Bohemian Rhapsody\, and more!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/candlelight-concert-tribute-to-queen-and-the-beatles/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250904T175311Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods
DESCRIPTION:James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless\, yet relevant\, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. (Source: MTI).
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/into-the-woods/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190613Z
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SUMMARY:La Bohème
DESCRIPTION:With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score\, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimì\, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the November 8 performance\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to the Pollak Theatre.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/la-boheme-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250722T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T150006Z
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SUMMARY:History of Motown Records
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: November 6\, 13\, & 20\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nIn Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the “Sound of Young America” conceived by Berry Gordy J and sung by performers like The Supremes\, The Temptations\, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual content\, we’ll trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in The Streets” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” to the psychedelic soul of “What’s Going On” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. Timeless music that moved us then and moves us now. \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/history-of-motown-records/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250502T142245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133404Z
UID:40810119146-1762284600-1762290000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Smithereens\, Especially for You
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature The Smithereens’ Especially for You. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-smithereens-especially-for-you/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Free,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250609T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201229Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Classics
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.  \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Thriller\, Time Warp\, Danse Macabre\, the Stranger Things theme song and many more!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/candlelight-concert-halloween-classics/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T213000
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CREATED:20250722T141609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T142001Z
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SUMMARY:The Beatles' Rubber Soul
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 28\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM \nAt the mid-point of the 1960’s and after Beatlemania had hit America and the world\, The Beatles released their sixth album. Rubber Soul\, often referred to as “the departure record\,” proved a crucial artistic leap in the band’s career and sound\, forever altering what was possible within pop music and the concept of the album overall. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of this landmark release\, this course will explore the personal\, cultural\, and sonic landscapes that shaped the record\, from the new sights and sounds The Beatles were consuming\, through the impact upon their writing\, their peers\, and the music world thereafter.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-the-beatles-rubber-soul/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250707T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T150629Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Prince's Purple Rain
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 21st\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-princes-purple-rain/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:La Sonnambula
DESCRIPTION:Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette\, Verdi’s La Traviata\, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor\, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina\, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production\, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga co-stars as Amina’s fiancé\, Elvino\, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival\, Lisa\, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to Pollak Theatre on October 18. \n\nDue to wet ground conditions\, there will be no parking on the Pollack/Great Lawnfield tomorrow. Please park in the soccer fields or identify yourself to the football parking assistants as performing art patrons\, and the fee will be waived. \nThank you\, and enjoy the show!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/la-sonnambula/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000
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CREATED:20250502T140333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163746Z
UID:40810119144-1759865400-1759870800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Buckingham Nicks
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Buckingham Nicks. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bey Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/buckingham-nicks/
LOCATION:Bey Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250722T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143801Z
UID:40810119335-1757619000-1758229200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Disco Inferno!\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: September 11\, 16\, & 18\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nDance music had existed since at least the 1930s\, but the beat took on a new meaning in the 1970s. The four-on-the-floor beat\, wah-wah guitar\, horns\, funky bass\, and soulful vocals invited people from various backgrounds onto the floor.  The craze may have ended by 1980\, but the music never died; instead\, the genre transformed into other genres such as House and Electronic Dance Music (EDM).  Disco Inferno\, a two-part course\, will explore the history of disco\, from its origins through its heyday and beyond. \n\n\nPart one looks at the roots of disco\, from James Brown’s extended breaks to Philadelphia International’s groundbreaking\, lush productions.  New York and Africa played key roles in the development of disco\, as did a perfect storm of social and political issues: women’s rights\, gay rights\, civil rights\, the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate\, and much more.  Students will learn about the rise of disco\, its characteristics\, and the key artists of its early years.  No prior knowledge of the Hustle is required! \n\nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/disco-inferno-part-i/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250625T151057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T192055Z
UID:40810119239-1757012400-1757016000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.  \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes works such as The Four Seasons and Thaïs: Méditation.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/candlelight-concert-featuring-vivaldis-four-seasons-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250618T175210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205026Z
UID:40810119195-1755631800-1755637200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: August 19\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments. \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250502T132601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133846Z
UID:40810119142-1754422200-1754427600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Jeff Buckley\, Grace
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Jeff Buckley’s Grace. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/jeff-buckley-grace/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Free,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250502T131345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133625Z
UID:40810119141-1751398200-1751403600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Crowded House
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Crowded House’s debut album. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/crowded-house/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20240517T184129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T145321Z
UID:40810112459-1749906000-1749920400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Le Nozze di Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Please note due to a University Scheduling conflict this screening has been moved from it’s originally scheduled date to June 14. Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars as the clever valet Figaro\, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed\, the wily maid Susanna. Baritone Joshua Hopkins is the skirt-chasing Count\, with soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife and mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/le-nozze-di-figaro/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Featured,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250502T130218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163856Z
UID:40810119139-1748979000-1748984400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Cheap Trick at Budokan
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Cheap Trick at Budokan. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at Bey Hall on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/cheap-trick-at-budokan/
LOCATION:Bey Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20240517T191110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T165038Z
UID:40810112465-1748696400-1748710800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Il Barbiere di Siviglia
DESCRIPTION:Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine\, Rosina\, alongside high-flying tenor Jack Swanson\, in his Met debut\, as her secret beloved\, Count Almaviva. Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro\, the titular barber of Seville\, with bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/il-barbiere-di-siviglia-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20240517T184914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T170522Z
UID:40810112462-1747486800-1747501200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Salome
DESCRIPTION:Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of Strauss’s white-hot one-act tragedy\, which receives its first new production at the company in 20 years. Claus Guth\, one of Europe’s leading opera directors\, gives the biblical story—already filtered through the beautiful and strange imagination of Oscar Wilde’s play—a psychologically perceptive\, Victorian-era setting rich in symbolism and subtle shades of darkness and light. Headlining the new staging is soprano Elza van den Heever as the abused and unhinged antiheroine\, who demands the head of Jochanaan\, sung by celebrated baritone Peter Mattei. Tenor Gerhard Siegel is Salome’s lecherous stepfather\, King Herod\, with mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife\, Herodias\, and tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/salome/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250205T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T145208Z
UID:40810118577-1746885600-1746885600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Move On Up! A Gospel Sing Off
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/move-on-up-a-gospel-sing-off/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music,The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250106T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143028Z
UID:40810117664-1745523000-1745528400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Yacht Rock! (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: Thursdays\, April  24  & May 1 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM\n\n\nAll aboard! By 1980\, Yacht Rock artists ruled the charts with their mixture of jazz\, R&B\, and smooth production. Which artists picked up the torch from the 1970s artists\, and how did sounds change? What led to the decline in popularity of the genre? How did Yacht Rock make a comeback that led to the 2024 HBO documentary\, a Sirius XM channel\, and much more? Plus\, the class will endeavor to create the ultimate Yacht Rock playlist and answer the question: what qualifies as Yacht Rock? Explore the history of the genre through multimedia presentations and class discussion. \n\nThis two-session virtual course\, taught by Kit O’Toole\, explores the origins and rise of Yacht Rock\, the smooth R&B and jazz-inspired genre. \n\nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/yacht-rock-part-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Current Student,Lectures,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Workshops and Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T172242
CREATED:20250107T164504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T164606Z
UID:40810117674-1744740000-1744749000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Pysanky: Learn the Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: Tuesday\, April 15 | 6 – 8:30 PM\n\n\nCome celebrate the spring at Monmouth University with this unique opportunity to learn the seasonal ancient art known as Pysanky. Pysanky\, also known as Ukrainian eggs\, is an ancient folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. This meditative and communal experience is unlike any other art process and for many this workshop marks the beginning of a spring time family tradition that can be passed on and enjoyed for years to come. This tutorial will cover the history and traditions surrounding Pysanky\, a demonstration\, and independent practice session. The instructor will provide a variety of eggs\, dyes\, and tools. Participants will turn real eggs into works of art using a wax resist method similar to batik. A great deal of patience and concentration is required to complete a single egg\, but it is very rewarding to reveal your hard work when the wax layers are taken off. In-person attendance will be extremely limited.\n\nNo prerequisite skills are required. Please bring a container or old egg carton to take home your creation. Ages 18+
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/pysanky-ukrainian-egg-decorating/
LOCATION:Bey Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Current Student,Lectures,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Workshops and Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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