Visiting Writers: Louise Gluck
2014-04-24 16:30 (America/New_York)
Louise Glück is one of America’s finest contemporary poets. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Glück is a former Poet Laureate of the United States and the author of a dozen widely acclaimed books. Stephen Dobyns, writing in the New York Times Book Review, said “no American poet writes better than Louise Glück, perhaps none can lead us so deeply into our own nature.” Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Hass has called her “one of the purest and most accomplished lyric poets now writing.”

Light of Day Foundation presents: Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys with Special Guest Amy Cook
2014-04-25 20:00 | Pollak Theatre
Alejandro Escovedo is a roots rock/alternative country singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. He began a career in the early 1980’s that spans 14 albums, thousands of live shows and hundreds of thousands of miles on the road forging an identity that is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the bridge between words and melody, he has ranged over an emotional depth that embraces all forms of genre and presentation, a resolute voice that weathers the emotional terrain of our lives, its celebrations and despairs, it’s land mines, blindsides, upheavals and beckoning distractions, in search of ultimate release and the healing truth of honesty. Sometimes it takes the form of barely contained rage, the rock of punk amid kneeled feedback; sometimes it caresses and soothes, a whispery harmony riding the air of a nightclub room, removed from amplification, within the audience. Alejandro has worked his musical magic a number of times at the Jersey Shore, at the legendary Stone Pony, at the Count Basie Theatre and at the Paramount Theater headlining the Light of Day Festival in Asbury Park where he was joined by his friends Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky, Jesse Malin and Bruce Springsteen. Nationally syndicated radio shows such as Little Steven Van Zandt’s Underground Garage continue to give prominent attention to Escovedo and his music, continuing to play songs such as “Silver Cloud” from his 2010 album Street Songs of Love as well as music from his most recent record 2012’s Big Station. His family boasts several professional musicians including his niece, drummer/percussionist Sheila E. With Special Guest Amy Cook.
Tickets on sale now online, by phone and in person at the Pollak Theatre and MAC Box Offices.Visit lightofday.org for more information.

Met Opera: COSÍ FAN TUTTE (Broadcast in HD)
2014-04-26 13:00 - 23:00 | Pollak Theatre
Mozart’s Cosí Fan Tutte
Run Time: 4:05
Broadcast in HD

Music Director James Levine makes his long-awaited return to the Met podium to conduct Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love. The cast is filled with youthful Met stars: Susanna Phillips and Isabel Leonard are the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, Matthew Polenzani and Rodion Pogossov are their lovers, with Danielle de Niese as the scheming Despina.

Encore: Sun. May 18 | 1 p.m.

Senior Recital - Michael Aragones & Scott Johnston
2014-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Michael Aragones (Drums/Piano) Music Education major & Scott Johnston (guitar) Music major, will be performing their Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Senior Recital - Zoe Taddei
2014-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Zoe Taddei, Music major, will be performing her Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. She will be featured on cello. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Annual Student Exhibition 2014
2014-04-27 13:00 - 2014-05-02 17:00 | Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 27 from 1-4 pm. Featuring select works by Monmouth University students in photography, graphic design, animation and studio art.

State of the Real Estate Market
2014-04-28 17:30 | The Great Hall
Kislak Real Estate Institute & Leon Hess Business School
cordially invite you to attend the
“State of the Real Estate Market”
Special Guest Speakers:
Mitchell E. Hersh
Director, President and Chief Executive OfficerMack-Gili Realty CorporationChairman and Chief Executive OfficerRoseland Properties
Ara K. Hovnanian
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive OfficerHavnanian Enterprises, Inc.
Ronald S. Ladell
Senior Vice PresidentAvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Monday, April 28, 2014Lecture at 5:30 p.m.Wilson Hall Auditorium
Reception immediately following in the Versailles Room
Registration Required
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 24, 2014732-571-4412 or send e-mail to tlowy@monmouth.edu
Sponsored by the
Leon Hess Business SchoolH.R. Young Lecture Series
and
The Kislak Real Estate InstituteStephen B. Siegel Lecture Series

Dinosaur Zoo Live
2014-04-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Pollak Theatre
Two Shows: Tues. April 29th at 10 a.m. &
12:30 p.m.
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO Live™ takes you on a tour through pre-historic Australia, bringing an eye-popping array of ancient creatures to life on stage. You will observe and interact with extraordinarily life-like creatures, just like those that inhabited the Southern Hemisphere millions of years ago. Meet a menagerie of insects, mammals and dinosaurs in their ancient environment, in this highly imaginative, entertaining and educational live show. From the sweetly curious baby Dryosaur, to the peaceful hulk Titanosaur, and even the teeth-gnashing T-rex — Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO™ Live is a unique interactive theater performance that stimulates the imagination in a way that connects children to their world. Erth’s large-scale puppets were developed in consultation with paleontologists, based on current science and interpretations of fossil evidence. Employing sophisticated design and electronics, these giants are brought to life by skilled performers and puppeteers, made all the more real through the magic of theatre.
www.DinosaurZooLive.us

Music & Theatre Department's Chamber Orchestra and Ensembles
2014-04-29 16:30 - 17:45 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Directed by Professor Michael Gillette
Open to all students and faculty
Classical pieces by Mozart, Grieg, Verdi, Bach, Vaughn, Williams, Schubert, Rossini, & Clarke performed by the Chamber Orchestra & Ensembles.

Graduate Information Session
2014-04-30 19:00
This Information Session will cover all Graduate Programs offered at the University.

Monmouth Pride Day
2014-05-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lawn

Senior Recital - Katrina Lebron
2014-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Katrina Lebron, Music/Music Industry major, will be performing her Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. She will be featured on voice. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Junior Recital - Kelly Thomas
2014-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Kelly Thomas, Music major, will be performing her Junior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. She will be featured on voice. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Met Opera: LA BOHÈME Encore
2014-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
LA BOHÈME (Puccini)Encore: Sun. May 4 at 1:00 p.m.Run Time: 3:25
Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera in Met history—and with good reason. Anita Hartig stars as the frail Mimì in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Rodolfo.

Senior Recital - Kristi-Ann Hunt
2014-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Kristi-Ann Hunt Music/Music Industry major will be performing her Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. She will be featured on voice. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Grades Due
2014-05-07

Final Examination Period
2014-05-07 - 2014-05-13

National Theatre of London: King Lear
2014-05-08 19:00 - 23:08 | Pollak Theatre
Academy Award® winner
Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to
direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in
the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

An aged king decides to
divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is
most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s
world descends into chaos.

Met Opera: LA CENERENTOLA
2014-05-10 13:00 - 23:59 | Pollak Theatre
Rossini’s La Cenerentola
Run Time: 3:40
A peerless pair of Rossini virtuosos joins forces in La Cenerentola—a vocal tour de force for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, singing her first Met performances of the Cinderella title role, and the high-flying tenor Juan Diego Flórez, as her Prince Charming. Alessandro Corbelli and Luca Pisaroni complete the cast, with Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leading the effervescent score.

Encore: Sun. June 1 | 1 p.m.

Senior Recital - Jenna Kanaley & Randy Hurst
2014-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Jenna Kanaley (Voice) Music Education major & Randy Hurst (Voice & Piano) Music Education major will be performing their Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Sunday, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Met Opera: COSÌ FAN TUTTE Encore (Broadcast in HD)
2014-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
COSÌ FAN TUTTE (Mozart)Encore: Sun. May 18 at 1:00 p.m.Run Time: 4:05
Broadcast in HD
Music Director James Levine makes his long-awaited return to the Met podium to conduct Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love. The cast is filled with youthful Met stars: Susanna Phillips and Isabel Leonard are the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, Matthew Polenzani and Rodion Pogossov are their lovers, with Danielle de Niese as the scheming Despina.

Semester C Classes Begin
2014-05-27

Semester B Classes Begin
2014-05-27

Met Opera: LA CENERENTOLA Encore
2014-06-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
LA CENERENTOLA (Rossini) Encore: Sun. June 1 at 1:00 p.m.Run Time: 3:40
A peerless pair of Rossini virtuosos joins forces in La Cenerentola—a vocal tour de force for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, singing her first Met performances of the Cinderella title role, and the high-flying tenor Juan Diego Flórez, as her Prince Charming. Alessandro Corbelli and Luca Pisaroni complete the cast, with Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leading the effervescent score.

Summer Semester A Classes End
2014-06-16

National Theatre Live: A Small Family Business
2014-06-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval), A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play.
Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.

Semester D Classes Begin
2014-06-17

Film: When Comedy Went to School
2014-06-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Magill Commons
Why are there so many Jewish comedians? When Comedy Went to School answers this question with an entertaining portrait of this country’s greatest generation of comics – the generation that includes the likes of Jerry Lewis, Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason, Mort Sahl, and Jerry Stiller – all of whom make appearances in the film, telling jokes and telling their stories. The answer is also found in upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains, aka the Borscht Belt, where Jewish immigrants transformed lush farmland into the 20th century’s largest resort complex. Thos Catskill hotels and bungalow colonies provided the setting for a remarkable group of young Jewish-American comedians to hone their craft and become worldwide legends. It was truly When Comedy Went to School.
Commentary: Mr. Lawrence Richards, Director
Organized by the Jewish Cultural Studies Program and the Office for Global Initiatives
For more information please contact 732-571-4474
Monmouth University appreciates the generosity of a group of Hollywood Golf Club members who enable multi-year support for the Monmouth University Jewish Cultural Studies Program.

Met Opera Summer Encore: Rigoletto
2014-06-18 19:00 | Pollak Theatre
Originally transmitted on February 16, 2013
Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960. Piotr Beczala is the womanizing Duke, Željko Lucic is his tragic sidekick, Rigoletto, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s daughter, Gilda.
Approx. Run Time: 3 hours

Met Opera Summer Encore: Rigoletto (Broadcast in HD)
2014-06-18 19:00 - 22:15 | Pollak Theatre
Tickets on sale May 9th!
Michael Mayer’s acclaimed production, the talk of the opera world when it premiered in 2013, sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas—a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. In this bold new vision (featured on 60 Minutes), Piotr Beczala is the Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner. Željko Lučić sings Rigoletto, a comedian and the Duke’s sidekick, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge. (originally transmitted on February 16, 2013).
Broadcast in HD
Approx. Run Time: 3 hours
