• Art for the Non-Artist (Drawing)

    Bey Hall 132 Monmouth University, West Long Branch

    Led by Art Coach and Teaching Artist Jenny Santa Maria, this workshop helps you unlearn the myth of “natural talent” and discover the joy of drawing as a skill that can be taught, learned, and enjoyed. Jenny has guided countless anxious, curious, and discouraged individuals to find joy and confidence through creative expression, bringing her workshops to libraries, art centers, and community spaces across New England.

    $55
  • Exhibition on Screen – Renoir & Love

    Pollak Theatre

    Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding member of the Impressionist movement and a constantly evolving artist, he is unmatched at depicting human connection. The National Gallery’s blockbuster exhibition brings together vibrant masterpieces which explore love in all its forms, bringing colour and warmth into the cold winter months.

    $23 (general public); $21 (seniors), $10 (child) and $5 (Monmouth U. Students)
  • Prince, 1999

    Virtual

    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 Prince, 1999. This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

  • P. Djèlí Clark, Ring Shout

    Zoom (Online)

    Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack, each month we’ll explore a different novel. All you have to do is Zoom in and join the discussion!

  • I Want My MTV!, Part 1

    Virtual (Zoom)

    Class Schedule: February 11, 18, 25, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM

    Part one explores the beginnings of music videos, from Fats Waller’s 1940s “soundies” to the Beatles’ promotional films to the Monkees TV series.  By the 1970s, countries such as Australia and England aired TV shows featuring promotional film clips, with Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” illustrating the genre’s early creativity. Michael Nesmith saw the potential of these programs in the US, helping to create what became MTV.

    $50
  • Stevie Nicks, Bella Donna

    Virtual

    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 Stevie Nicks, Bella Donna. This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

  • Creative Writing (Advanced)

    Virtual (Zoom)

    Whether you are embarking on your memoir or crafting your first work of fiction, the task of the writer is to develop compelling characters that connect with readers. Taking the “me out of memoir” allows you to develop your parents and loved ones as characters. In this three part course, we will utilize description, dialogue, and action to create characters that resonate with readers of any genre. No experience necessary, just a willingness to create characters to jump off the page!

    $50
  • Exhibition on Screen – Easter in Art

    Pollak Theatre

    This beautifully crafted film explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the time of the early Christians to the present day. Shot on location in Jerusalem, United States and throughout Europe, the film explores the different ways artists have depicted the Easter story through the ages and thus depicts the history of us all.

    $23 (Adult), $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)
  • Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend

    Zoom (Online)

    Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack, each month we’ll explore a different novel. All you have to do is Zoom in and join the discussion!

  • Classic for a Reason: Fulfillingness’ First Finale

    Virtual (Zoom)

    Join 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.

    $23