On A Winter’s Night with Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Cheryl Wheeler and Cliff Eberhardt
2019-11-16 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Pollak Theatre
Presenting the 25th Anniversary concerts of On A Winter’s Night from veteran singer-songwriters Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Cheryl Wheeler and Cliff Eberhardt. These are among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades.
In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now classic On A Winter’s Night CD, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades, with fond memories of their touring days together. Now in 2019-2020, the winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performers, back together by popular demand.

COMPANY
2019-11-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-20 20:00 - 2019-11-29 22:00, 2019-11-21 20:00 - 2019-11-30 22:00, 2019-11-23 20:00 - 2019-12-02 22:00, 2019-11-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Sondheim’s game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships. From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. (Source mtishows.com)

Taije Silverman
2019-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | The Great Hall Auditorium
Taije Silverman is the author of Houses Are Fields, a book of poems published in 2009 by Louisiana University Press. Her Selected Poems of Giovanni Pascoli (translated from the Italian with Marina Della Putta Johnston) will be published by Princeton University Press in fall 2019. Recent poems and translations have been in The Best American Poetry 2017 and The Best American Poetry 2016, Harvard Review, The Nation, Agni, The Kenyon Review, and elsewhere. Her poems are forthcoming in The Gettysburg Review, Five Points, and The Georgia Review. She is the recipient of a 2017 Pushcart Prize, the 2016 Anne Halley Prize for best poem in The Massachusetts Review, a 2011 Fulbright Award, the 2010-11 W.K. Rose Fellowship from Vassar College, and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Houses Are Fields appeared in Italian translation in 2013 (Le Case Sono Campi, trans. Giorgia Pordenoni, Oedipus Edizioni). Silverman previously taught at the University of Bologna, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, and at Emory University, where she was the Creative Writing Fellow.

The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders
2019-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
THE PRADO MUSEUM: A COLLECTION OF WONDERS celebrates the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum — one of the most-visited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, this cinematic journey offers viewers a spell-binding experience, telling the story of Spain and beyond, through the works of Vélazquez, Rubens, Titian, Mantegna, Bosch, Goya, El Greco,and more.
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes

Superintendents' Academy: Session 2
2019-11-19 08:30 - 10:30
The School of Education at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the eleventh year of their Superintendents’ Academy for superintendents and central office administrators.

TechLaunch BullPen #15
2019-11-19 16:30 - 20:30 | Pozycki Hall Auditorium
TechLaunch is a virtual business accelerator for tech startups. BullPen #15 is being hosted at Monmouth University
The series of “BullPen” pitch events (similar in concept to “Shark Tank”) is where a select handful of 4 tech startup companies pitch their business plans to a panel of investors and mixed audience.
Winner gets $15,000 of business services from our sponsors and the opportunity to present at Jumpstart NJ Angel Network.
Each presenting team is screened, mentored and prepared to make a 10 minute Investor type presentation to a panel of 4 Investors and successful Entrepreneurs.
The audience is encouraged to participate in the 7 minute Q & A session. Afterwards, the Investor panel will have 7 minutes to provide constructive feedback.
BullPen is aimed at serious early stage tech startup companies with high growth potential, an experienced team, a demonstrated Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and at least one potential customer who is prepared to pay for your product.
BullPen #15 Distinguished Judges Are:

Allen Fogel, Angel Investor…Member Golden Seeds & Robin Hood Ventures
Jeff Weinstein, Angel Investor and Managing Director at SpringSeed Ventures
Kimberly Weisul, Inc Magazine, Editor-at-Large
Mark Kolb, Investor…Entrepreneur in Residence at Tech Council Ventures

Agenda:

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Registration/Pizza/Networking
5:00 – 5:15 p.m. – Introductions
5:15 – 7:00 p.m. – BullPen Program (4 Investor Pitches)
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. – Winners announced
7:15 – TBD – Networking with Entrepreneurs and Investors

This event is free but registration is required.
Please use the available link to register online.
Register for TechLaunch BullPen #15

George Eliot, Judaism, and Mary Anne Evans, Bicentennial
2019-11-19 19:30 - 22:30 | The Great Hall Auditorium
In this lecture, eminent Eliot scholar and internationally renowned literary critic William Baker takes audiences on a multimedia celebration of Jewish author George Eliot’s life and times. Of special note will be the 200th anniversary of her epic novel Middlemarch.
About the speaker:
William Baker is Emeritus Professor of English and University Libraries at Northern Illinois University. He has authored more than 30 books, including numerous studies of George Eliot and nineteenth-century British literature.

Andrei Codrescu: My Body Is Home in America but My Mind Is Free to Be Everywhere: How I Make the World More Interesting
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | The Great Hall – Versailles and Pompeii rooms

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2019-11-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Pollak Theatre
By William Shakespeare
‘The course of true love never did run smooth’
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations…with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will build on the success of his immersive staging of Julius Caesar (NT Live 2018). The Bridge Theatre will become a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.

42nd Street – The Musical
2019-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Pollak Theatre
One of Broadway’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street, comes cinema screens in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical. The musical, set in 1933, tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.
Peggy arrives to New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania and her talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh. She gets a spot in the chorus of the musical-within-the-musical, Pretty Lady. Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva and star of the show, takes a dislike to the new girl. When Dorothy is injured, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer!)
Filmed in 2018 at London’s Theatre Royal the production is directed by the original author of the show, Mark Bramble. This eye-watering extravaganza is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards (“Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money (the gold digger’s song), “42nd Street” and more), and show-stopping ensemble production numbers.

Akhnaten
2019-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines American composer Philip Glass’s transcendent contemporary creation, with Karen Kamensek conducting. Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt.
Runtime: 3 hours 56 minutes

Le Corsaire
2019-11-24 13:00 - 16:30 | Pollak Theatre
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pacha is struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about to be completed, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair (pirate) who catches her eye. Bolshoi Prima Ballerina, the “mesmerizing” Ekaterina Krysanova and Leading Soloist Igor Tsvirko ignite Medora and Conrad’s passion with undeniable intensity. (The Guardian) Le Corsaire remains a breath-taking production reworked by Alexei Ratmansky, who has created enough dancing for nearly the entire troupe, along with luxurious cinematic sets and a shipwreck, bringing the magnificence of the Bolshoi to life.
Runtime: 3 hours 30 minutes

Peter Pan
2019-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Pollak Theatre
TheaterWorksUSA’s production of Peter Pan is based on John Caird and Trevor Nunn’s 1982 adaptation, which was originally developed for London’s Royal Shakespeare Company. In the spirit of the original tale, this production tells the story through the eyes of six children living in Edwardian England. Together, they transform the Darling family’s nursery into Neverland, turning pillows into clouds, long-johns into shadows, an ironing board into a ship’s plank, and antique snowshoes into a crocodile’s snapping jaws. This enchanting production celebrates childhood and captures the magic of the imagination.
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: 3 and up

Hansard
2019-12-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Pollak Theatre
Tickets on Sale July 1
By Simon Wood

Hansard; noun
The official report of all parliamentary debates.
See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London.
It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.
Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin (NT Live: Antony & Cleopatra, Twelfth Night) and part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday season.

Honors School Research Conference Fall 2019
2019-12-06 13:30 - 16:30 | Monmouth University Library Room 101
Join us to support Honors School students who are presenting their Capstone Projects at the Fall 2019 Research Conference. Student presenters come from disciplines across the university, with projects covering unique topics within their majors.
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Conference Schedule
Session 1: 1:30 – 3:00 p. m.
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Nancy J. Mezey, Dean of the Honors School

Kathy Chen, Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
Alexa LaVere, Health Studies
Mika Schievelbein, Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
Catherine Harvey, History and Secondary Education
Alexia Raess, Social Work
Melanie Broman, English with a Concentration in Creative Writing
Michael Scognomillo, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Break: 3 – 3:20 p.m. (light refreshments will be available)
Session 2: 3:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chanell Singletary-Eskridge, Psychology
Thomas Prioli, History and Political Science
Nicole Tarsitano, English
Angelica Pellone, Interdisciplinary Studies and Elementary Education
Gianni Mazzone, Business, Economics and Finance
Omar Shah, Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry
Jon P. Suttile, Political Science
Brian Mathew, Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology

Closing Remarks: Dr. Nancy J. Mezey
For more information, please contact Kate Sosnowski at ksosnows@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5308.

Winter Dance Concert
2019-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Winter brings us the joy and the wonder of the holiday season. Join us to celebrate the power of young artists’ imagination and their faculty’s interpretation of winter rhythms of the magical music of the season. Let the magic of dance be part of your holidays! The concert is created by our talented faculty, staff and students.

SOLD OUT - Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
2019-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
This event is sold out, but if you would like to be put on the waitlist please call the box office at 732.263.6889.
An annual holiday tradition, Father Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea return for their 29th concert of carols and
seasonal favorites. Conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson, who is a Brigadier General in the US Air National Guard, holds a honorary doctorate of music from Monmouth University and was the music director for the 1980’s Broadway run of A Chorus Line, provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics and carols performed flawlessly by his 42-piece orchestra and distinguished vocalists.

Robyn Crawford's A Song For You: My Life with Whitney Houston – Book Signing
2019-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
Join us for a book signing with the author, Robyn Crawford, former member of the women’s basketball team
About A Song For You

After decades of silence, Robyn Crawford, close friend, collaborator, and confidante of Whitney Houston, shares her story.
Whitney Houston is as big a superstar as the music business has ever known. She exploded on the scene in 1985 with her debut album and spent the next two decades dominating the charts and capturing the hearts of fans around the world. One person was there by her side through it all—her best friend, Robyn Crawford.
Since Whitney’s death in 2012, Robyn has stayed out of the limelight and held the great joys, wild adventures, and hard truths of her life with Whitney close to her heart. Now, for the first time ever, Crawford opens up in her new memoir, A Song for You.
With warmth, candor, and an impressive recall of detail, Robyn describes the two meeting as teenagers in the 1980s, and how their lives and friendship evolved as Whitney recorded her first album and Robyn pursued her promising Division I basketball career. Together during countless sold-out world tours, behind the scenes as hit after hit was recorded, through Whitney’s marriage and the birth of her daughter, the two navigated often challenging families, great loves, and painful losses, always supporting each other with laughter and friendship.
Deeply personal and heartfelt, A Song for You is the vital, honest, and previously untold story that provides an understanding of the complex life of Whitney Houston. Finally, the person who knew her best sets the record straight.
About Robyn Crawford
After a long career in the music industry, Robyn Crawford is now focused on mental and physical wellness and writing. She lives in New Jersey with her wife and children.

Madama Butterfly Encore
2019-12-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Pollak Theatre
Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts one of opera’s most beautiful and heartbreaking scores, with a cast that also includes tenor Piero Pretti as Pinkerton, baritone Paulo Szot as Sharpless, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki.
Runtime: 3 hours 32 minutes

Frank Sinatra, In the Wee Small Hours
2019-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
It’s just like a book club but with albums! 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 … there will be special guest moderators and panelists at each event!
This discussion will feature Frank Sinatra’s In the Wee Small Hours. This event is free but registration is required.

Principals' Academy: Session 2
2019-12-12 17:00 - 19:00
The School of Education at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the tenth year of their Principals’ Academy for principals and vice-principals.

SOLD OUT - Annual Holiday Concert: Season’s Greetings
2019-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall
Please note that advance tickets to this event are SOLD OUT! A limited amount of STANDING ROOM only tickets will be available the evening of the event by CASH ONLY for $10 each. MU Students can also attend in the STANDING ROOM Section for free with their ID.

A cavalcade of Holiday favorites featuring the Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra, The Jazz Hawks, The Concert Choir, the Chamber Choir, soloists, and a special appearance by the Colts Neck Reformed Church Exultation Ringers, all in the magisterial setting of the Great Hall.

Akhnaten Encore
2019-12-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre

Wozzeck
2020-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Pollak Theatre
Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland.
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes

Superintendents' Academy: Session 3
2020-01-14 08:30 - 10:30

Closed: Access and Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion
2020-01-21 - 2020-03-13 | Pollak Gallery
Acts of injustice, bias, and disrespect, against groups and individuals, continue to play out across our nation. This juried exhibition will feature works that define what it means to be a good citizen in a global context, a person appreciative of all cultures and committed to fairness with respect and equality for all. By looking broadly at access and opportunity for all members of society regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation we can help everyone recognize, appreciate, and respect difference.
Participating Artists include:
Joan Appel
Brandin Barón
Amy Block
Janet Braun-Reinitz
Lindsay Brennan
Kelly Burke
Monica Camin
Bonnie Carlson Diana
Marina Carreira
Ashley Carroll
Jacob Clayton
Linda Rae Coughlin
Rosemary Fineberg
Sandra Frankel
Linda Friedman Schmidt
Zach Horn
Rusty Leffel
Jonathan Lessuck
Jacqueline Madara-Campbell
Rashna Madon
Rosemary Meza-DesPlas
Maria Morales
Andrea Phox
John Piccoli
Robert Selby
Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser
Sandy Taylor
Nettie Thomas
Hui Tian
Emily Tironi
Shoaib Wazir
David Weed
Guta Galli and Aaron Wilder
