The Immortals: The Wonder of The Museo Egizio
2024-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Pollak Theatre
This documentary is a journey among the most beautiful archaeological finds Egypt has left us.
Kha, architect and builder of tombs for the pharaohs, must undertake the journey to the Underworld. Telling us the story of his voyage is Jeremy Irons, in the guise of a narrator. His words take us inside the secret world of Egyptian mythology, religion and funerary culture, interweaving the story with the history of the oldest museum in the world, the Museo Egizio in Turin, founded in 1824 and will soon be celebrating its 200th anniversary. In fact, the Kha’s own Tomb is to be found in Turin along with the most complete and most valuable private collection of grave goods outside of Egypt.
A journey along the Nile , among the most beautiful archaeological finds Egypt has left us, the magnificent monuments of Giza, Luxor, Karnak, to the Valley of the Kings and the workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, the story told by Irons follows the tracks of Italian explorers and archaeologists – their itineraries also leading to the exhibition halls of the Cairo Museum, the Ägyptischen Museum in Berlin, the British Museum in London and the Louvre in Paris.
From Ramesses II in Turin, to the treasure of Tutankhamun in Cairo, the bust of Nefertiti in Berlin, the Red Scribe in the Louvre, and the Rosetta Stone in London.
Featuring: Jeremy Irons
Estimated runtime: 86 minutes

"Lunch and Learn" with Kerstin Japak ’14
2024-03-26 12:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Career Advice You Wish You Got Sooner
Hear from alumna Kerstin Japak ’14 as she shares her career journey, success strategies, and the advice she “wishes she got sooner.” As an HR professional at Johnson & Johnson, Kerstin will share her insight and expertise, as well as a look into her role in recruitment for Global Corporate Affairs and how she got there. Whether you are about to graduate or are looking to take your career to the next level, this session is for you!
Kerstin Japak graduated from Monmouth University in 2014 with a degree in Psychology. After graduating, she worked in the brain injury and mental health field before embarking on a career pivot to HR with CentraState Healthcare System in 2018. Despite changing functions, she’s been working in healthcare now in some capacity for more than 11 years. Kerstin found her “home” in HR at Johnson & Johnson, where she is currently employed. At J&J, Kerstin supports recruitment for their Global Corporate Affairs function and is currently on a grow assignment within HR Digital Transformation.

Writing Memoir (Advanced)
2024-03-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Tuesdays – March 19 and 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Mike Farragher (88), author of 4 books. The course builds on the wildly popular Intro to Memoir Writing workshops with an emphasis on character development, dialogue, and scene setting that will make any story a page turner. Practical lessons are interspersed with writing prompts to get the creativity going during this 2 week course. No prior writing experience needed and all levels welcome!
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Social Work Career Day
2024-03-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Anacon Hall A and B
Note: Registration is required for this event.

Register for Social Work Career Day

Attention all aspiring helpers! Join us for our Social Work Career Day event where you’ll gain valuable insights into the rewarding field of social work. Don’t miss our enlightening career panel designed to give you a firsthand look into the world of social work. Mark your calendars and come explore your passion for making a difference! Student are welcome to come for any part of the day.

Be Advised: Students receive six field hours for attending the whole day

Schedule
8:30 a.m.
Registration

9 a.m.

Why Words Matter

Growing Together as Allies will lead this conversation on why the words we choose in social work count.

Why Americans Doubt Climate Science
2024-03-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Edison Atrium – Room 201
A presentation by Peter Jacques, Ph.D.
In 2023, fifteen percent of surveyed Americans did not think climate change was happening, and 28 percent responded that warming was not caused by human activities. 22 percent were doubtful or dismissive of climate change. Why is this when over, according to a 2021 survey of climate experts found that 98.7 percent of them said the climate is warming and humans are driving this global environmental change? Between confirmed climate experts who published 20 or more peer reviewed papers on climate change between 2015 and 2019, there was 100 percent agreement that the Earth is warming mostly because of human activity.
At least part of this disconnect is because there has been a US-centered counter-movement organized to cast doubt on climate change science and climate scientists. This effort is organized by policy elites in conservative think tanks who have guided some of our narratives and these narratives have turned an elite-led counter-movement to one that is populist. This discussion will attend to the social science surrounding this climate change counter-movement (CCCM).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Research: How to Navigate with Generative AI
2024-03-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual (Zoom)
The School of Education Instructional Technology Committee is happy to invite you to a webinar about using artificial intelligence tools for research and academic writing. All are welcome to attend. Presented by Ai Kamei, KC Lubniewski, and Serbay Zambak.

Identify ways to use AI effectively for academic research and academic writing
Explore tools to save time research planning, designing, and writing
Discuss pitfalls of using AI for academic research

Join the Zoom Meeting (March 28, 5:30 p.m.)
For any questions, contact Serbay Zambal at vzambak@monmouth.edu

Mary Gauthier w/ special guest Jaimee Harris
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
About Mary Gauthier
As she has so eloquently accomplished over the past 25 years, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has used her art once again to traverse the uncharted waters of the past few years. “I’m the kind of songwriter who writes what I see in the world right now,” she affirms. Thankfully, amid dark storms of pandemic loss, she found and followed the beacon of new love: Her gift to us, the powerful Dark Enough to See the Stars, collects ten sparkling jewels of Gauthier songcraft reflecting both love and loss.
Her eleventh album, Dark Enough to See the Stars, follows the profound antidote to trauma, Rifles & Rosary Beads, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. It garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, as well as a nomination for Album of the Year by the Americana Music Association. Publication of her first book, the illuminating Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, in 2021, brought her more praise. Brandi Carlile has said, “Mary’s songwriting speaks to the tender aspects of our humanness. We need her voice in times like these more than we ever have.” The Associated Press called Gauthier “one of the best songwriters of her generation.”
Gauthier’s early work, which began at 35, reflected her newfound sobriety, delving into events from a troubled life, which persisted after she became a renowned chef in Boston. Dark Enough to See the Stars returns Gauthier to the scintillating confessional mode on such albums as her breakthrough release, 2005’s Mercy Now, as well as such ear worms as the hook-laden “Drag Queens in Limousines.” In addition to crafting instantly memorable songs, Gauthier has never shied away from difficult self-exploration, as with 2010’s The Foundling, on which she explored the repercussions of her adoption from a New Orleans orphanage and subsequent search for her birth mother.

Gauthier’s partner, Jaimee Harris, who sings harmony throughout the album, co-wrote the paean to one of Gauthier’s favorite cities. “I have a long history with Amsterdam,” Gauthier recounts. “My first record deal was on a Dutch label, and I tour there regularly, and much of Mercy Now was written at my favorite hotel there.” A canceled flight to Denmark landed Gauthier and Harris in Amsterdam for an unexpected three days during the pandemic. “To return to that hotel and be able to share that with the person I love and show her the city…,” Gauthier pauses. “It’s complicated – because all around the edges was the pandemic. But you’ve got to express your joy – a joy that’s not free from pain. There’s grief all around us, but there’s this ability to still love and still be aware that the sky is beautiful and the hand that I’m holding is filled with love…”

Jacob Landau: The Frances Cycle
2024-04-01 00:00 - 2024-04-07 23:59 | Guggenheim Memorial Library, Room 101, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States
Monmouth University Galleries opens an art exhibition that features the important series of drawings: The Frances Cycle, created by the American artist, humanist, and teacher Jacob Landau.
Reception: Monday, April 1, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Born in Philadelphia in 1917, Landau launched his career as an illustrator, winning national prizes at age 16 and a scholarship to the Philadelphia College of Art. He went on to have over sixty one-person shows, featuring a wide range of drawings and paintings. The recipient of numerous awards, including Guggenheim and National Arts Council grants, many of his works are featured in permanent collections, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A master teacher, he retired as professor emeritus at New York’s Pratt Institute. In 1996, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by Monmouth University.
The exhibition features the important series of drawings, The Frances Cycle, in dedication to his wife that died from Alzheimer’s disease. In 1999, Landau finished a limited-edition book, The Frances Cycle: Some Motions of the Earth. He used his own art and the poetry of, former President of the Jacob Landau Institute, and writer/poet, David Herrstrom, to give voice to the words his wife spoke as she dealt with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The completes series (14), and books, are all from Monmouth University’s extensive collection of Jacob Landau’s work, comprising over 300 prints, drawings, and paintings. The collection was gifted to Monmouth University in 2008 by the Jacob Landau Institute of Roosevelt, NJ.

Supertramp’s Breakfast in America
2024-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
***Please note this event will ONLY be on zoom due to scheduling conflicts***
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 Supertramp’s Breakfast in America.
When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Leadership, Civility, and Common Ground in Politics and Public Service
2024-04-03 11:40 - 13:00 | The Great Hall Auditorium
We Are Not Enemies, But Friends (Lincoln)Reclaiming Civility in Our Public Discourse

Be Advised: This event has reached capacity. However, you can watch the event live using the following Zoom link.

Watch on Zoom (April 3, 11:40 p.m.)

Welcome

Patrick F. LeahyMonmouth University, President

Moderators

Briana VannozziAn award-winning journalist, Briana Vannozzi serves as the anchor for NJ Spotlight News.

Sen. Vin GopalA Democrat representing New Jersey’s 11th legislative district. Gopal serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and Majority Conference Leader.

Sen. Joe Kyrillos (Ret.)Former Republican state senator who represented the 13th district. Kyrillos served as the Republican State Chair and is also a former Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

Panelists

Gov. Richard CodeyA Democrat who served as New Jersey’s 53rd Governor from 2004-2006. Codey is the longest-serving state legislator in the State’s history, having served in the New Jersey Legislature continuously from 1974 to 2024.

Gov. Tom KeanA Republican who served as the 48th governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990. Kean was appointed by President George W. Bush as chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, widely known as the 9/11 Commission.

Gov. Jim McGreeveyA Democrat who served as the 52nd governor of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004. McGreevey serves as Executive Director of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation.

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Becoming Agents of Change (Postponed, New Date TBD)
2024-04-04 10:15 - 11:25 | Plangere Center for Communication, Room 235
Twenty students in Professor Deanna Shoemaker’s “Multicultural Voices: Page to Stage” course will present collaborative performances of published poetry and prose about the devastating impact of climate crisis in the Anthropocene. Co-sponsored by CommWorks: Students Committed to Performance.

Succeeding in the STEM and Medical Fields as a Person of Color
2024-04-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Edison Atrium – Room 201
Presented by STEM Up Students of Color
Reception starting at 4:30 p.m.
Panelists

Tiffany Medley, Ph.D.—Senior Client Manager at Tetra Tech
Paola Toro, Esq—Environmental Lawyer at Bressler Amery & Ross
Zachary Lewish—Founder and President of Lewis Environmental Consulting
Laura Branigan, DMD—Dentist and Small Business Owner

Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five
2024-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world’s great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim’s odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Hernan Diaz
2024-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 | The Great Hall Auditorium
Hernan Diaz is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of two novels translated into thirty-four languages. He is the recipient of the John Updike award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, given to “a writer whose contributions to American literature have demonstrated consistent excellence.”
His first novel, In the Distance, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and it was the winner of the Saroyan International Prize, the Cabell Award, the Prix Page America, and the New American Voices Award, among other distinctions. It was also a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Book of the Year and one of Lit Hub’s 20 Best Novels of the Decade.
Trust, his second novel, received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and was a New York Times bestseller, the winner of the Kirkus Prize, and longlisted for the Booker Prize, among other nominations. It was listed as a best book of the year by over thirty publications and named one of the 10 Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and Time magazine, and it was one of The New Yorker’s 12 Essential Reads of the Year. One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2022, Trust is currently being developed as a limited series for HBO.
Hernan Diaz’s stories and essays have appeared in The Paris Review, Harper’s, The Atlantic, Granta, The Yale Review, Playboy, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Whiting Award, and fellowships from the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, and The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center.
Diaz holds a PhD from NYU, edits an academic journal at Columbia University, and is also the author of Borges, between History and Eternity.

Daniel Alarcon of NPR's Radio Ambulante podcast - Stories Everywhere: Listening to Latin America
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Pozycki Lecture Hall
Please join us for a special evening with award-winning journalist, writer, professor and podcast host and producer, Daniel Alarcón! Daniel has found great success as a writer of fiction, a journalist for outlets such as El País, Harper’s Magazine, and The New York Times, and co-founder and executive producer of NPR’s podcast “Radio Ambulante”.
Daniel will share with us his journey as a journalist and the story of “Radio Ambulante” and its important representation of Latin American cultures and experiences.
You do not need to speak Spanish to attend and follow the presentation. We will have food and refreshments, so please come on over! We will have a sign-in sheet for students.
This event celebrates the launch of monmouth.edu/latinxconnect, supported by a Diversity Innovation Grant.

Dear England
2024-04-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Pollak Theatre
a new play by James Graham
directed by Rupert Goold
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

School of Science Student Research Conference
2024-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Edison Atrium – Room 201
The 22nd Annual School of Science Student Research Conference will showcase 31 research projects by teams of students and their faculty mentors. The keynote address will be delivered by Kevin Dillon ’15, Ph.D., a faculty member who did student research at Monmouth University and presented at the Student Research Conference in 2014. Sample project titles include: Microbial Community Composition Analysis In Coastal Lakes Of New Jersey As An Indicator Of Harmful Algal Bloom Formations, Unlocking Student Engagement: Exploring Autonomy, Competence, And Relatedness In The Stem Flipped Classrooms, A Machine Learning Approach To Mitigate Injuries In Collegiate Tennis Players, Analyzing The Effectiveness Of Monmouth University’s Math Placement Exam.

Senior Exhibition 2024
2024-04-15 00:00 - 2024-04-28 23:59 | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees from the Department of Art & Design.
Closing Reception: April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Self-Publishing, Step-by-Step
2024-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Tuesdays – April 16 and 23, 2024 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Christy Schmidt, provides participants with a complete roadmap to guide them through the self-publishing process.
Content will include:

Appreciate the modern publishing market
Overcome the infamy and dispel the mystique of self-publishing
Become aware of self-publishing scams
Realize realistic time and financial costs of self-publishing
Understand how to prepare a manuscript using self-publishing applications
Choose the appropriate genre and length for marketing exposure
Discover when a copyright license is required for quotes and pictures
Attract the perfect beta readers and professional editors
Understand the vital purpose of cover art and how to find a talented digital artist
Define the minutia of publishing: ISBNs, Bar Codes, LCCNs and BIFACs
Appreciate superior book design and explore design resources
Time obtaining and registering your copyright
Review marketing essentials: both virtual and brick-and-mortar solutions
Explore self-publishing outlets like Amazon and IngramSpark – and understand how their competitive natures can help or harm your efforts
And more!

Christy A. Schmidt, Esq. has served as a professor and instructor for over thirty years. A graduate of Emerson College and Rutgers University School of Law, she prides herself on guiding students to master all areas of communication. The warm reception for her self-published novel, Treasure, based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, inspired her to retire from a twenty-year law practice to follow creative pursuits. Her texts, Talk it Out: Mastering Critical Discourse and No Words: Mastering Nonverbal Communication assist students and professionals with critical thinking, perception and public presentation. Among her other works is her photo-exploration, To A Lighthouse which delights juveniles and adults with beautiful photos of each New Jersey lighthouse and engaging family-bonding exercises. She serves as an adjunct at both Kean and Monmouth Universities, offers private workshops for professionals, operates a portrait studio, manages a virtual art gallery, and continues to publish fiction and nonfiction work.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

HawkTank 2024 (Center for Entrepreneurship)
2024-04-17 16:00 | Bey Hall 126
Six student entrepreneur teams compete for first prize. Three judges, plus you (the crowd) will be the fourth!

Blue Hawk Records - Album Release Event
2024-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Hall Patio, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States
The Record Label Strategies class along with the rest of the Blue Hawk team would like to invite you to celebrate the release of our 24th compilation album “Open 24 Hours”! Join us for some live music, food, and a giveaway!

Puccini’s La Rondine
2024-04-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the sophisticated French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov—both making their Met debuts—complete the cast as Lisette and Prunier.

Metamorphosis: Portraits of Song
2024-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience an extraordinary evening where art and music intertwine in a one-night-only concert featuring the brightest female singer-songwriters of the Jersey Shore, drawing inspiration from the captivating artworks of Nanci France-Vaz. Christine Elise, Pam McCoy, Mary McCrink, Laura Johnson, and Genevieve are among those featured in Vaz’s narrative figure paintings on exhibition this spring in the Pollak Gallery. These talented artists step out of the canvases to perform live in an evening celebrating female artistry and inspiration.
This concert is in conjunction with the opening reception for the gallery exhibition Metamorphosis: Works by Nanci France-Vaz on April 26 from 6-8 pm. The opening reception is FREE to the public, however tickets are required to attend the concert.

From Birmingham To Botswana
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience Gwen Moten’s powerful one-woman play presented by Dunbar Repertory Company. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Church bombing during the Civil Rights Movement, Moten weaves captivating storytelling and exceptional singing, sharing her personal connections to the event. Exploring the historical context of social movements and drawing parallels from her travels in apartheid-era South Africa and East Berlin, Moten’s performance delivers an unforgettable journey through history and international perspectives.

The Beatles’ A Hard Day's Night: A Retrospective
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: April 30 and May 2 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This summer marks 60 years since the release of the Beatles’ first and best feature film, A Hard Day’s Night. Through interview clips, video and pictures, this 2-session virtual course taught by Scott McLaren will chronicle the Beatles’ rise to success in their hometown of Liverpool, the explosion of Beatlemania across Britain in 1963, their subsequent conquering of the US in early 1964, all leading to their critically acclaimed first film and soundtrack. We’ll see clips from those who were involved in the film including United Artists executives, the film Producer, Director, the Beatles and others within their inner circle. Lastly, we’ll discuss and listen to song excerpts from the exclusively Lennon-McCartney soundtrack. As most things Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night remains infectious, lasting and fun.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

WMCX 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-03 18:00 | Plangere Center
Alumni and friends of WMCX are invited to celebrate 50 years of the iconic radio station at Monmouth University.

Joan Osborne + Crash Test Dummies
2024-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Two incredible artists, each performing their own set! Since she broke through over 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash “One of Us,” Joan Osborne the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country – all of which can be heard on her latest album Trouble and Strife, along with the Western side of C&W and a touch of glam and disco. “For a lot of the record, we were going for a ‘70s AM radio vibe,” says Osborne. As for the lyrics, the songs “are the most political I’ve ever written,” she conveys of her first album of originals since 2014’s confessional Love and Hate. Osborne also produced Trouble and Strife, primarily recorded in her basement studio in Brooklyn and released on the label she founded in 1991, Womanly Hips.

In 2018, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first 8me in 20 years with an Anniversary Tour that spanned North America. The overwhelming recep8on led to a 30th Anniversary Tour in 2022 for their debut release “The Ghosts That Haunt Me” that touched down in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Canada. And the band is showing no signs of slowing down . . .
“Touring again was not something we’d planned on, but surprisingly – at least to me – there are lots of people who many years later, s8ll want to come and hear us. The folks that are coming out to see these shows tell us their stories, some of them very funny, some very dark and all very personal. It’s very humbling, being in the confidence of so many people” says lead singer-songwriter Brad Roberts, “and it has inspired us to con8nue to tour and make music.”
Early 2023 will see the release a new, original Crash Test Dummies single “Sacred Alphabet“ as they again hit the road in North America and Europe.

Don McLean - Starry Starry Night Tour 2024
2024-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience an unforgettable night of music as the legendary Don McLean takes center stage for the Starry Starry Night Tour. Born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1945, Don McLean’s musical journey began at a young age. Overcoming childhood asthma, McLean’s passion for music flourished as he explored folk music, recorded his first studio sessions, and eventually rose to international stardom with hits like “American Pie” and “Vincent.”
In the 1970s, McLean became a major concert attraction, captivating audiences worldwide. His iconic song “American Pie” became a cultural phenomenon, ranking among the top songs of the 20th century. The Starry Starry Night Tour promises an evening filled with McLean’s classic hits, showcasing his extensive repertoire that spans folk, rock & roll, and timeless American classics. Don’t miss the chance to witness a music icon live on stage, celebrating over five decades of a remarkable career.

The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night
2024-05-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07720, United States
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 Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night.
This 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.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

British Invasion, Part 4: The Fourth Wave
2024-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Thursdays – May 9 & 16 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole will survey some of the major artists of the Third Wave period, from the late 1970s through the 1980s and beyond. It will cover genres from punk through new wave, synth pop, rock, and much more. How does the Third Wave of the British Invasion continue to influence today’s music? The course will explore artists such as Duran Duran, Elvis Costello, the Cure, Depeche Mode, Dire Straits, Eurythmics, Psychedelic Furs, Human League, Nick Lowe, Madness, Joy Division, Howard Jones, Joe Jackson, New Order, Gary Numan, Pretenders, Style Council, and George Michael/Wham, and their impact on both British and American music. The role of MTV on the Third Wave of the British Invasion will also be discussed.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.
