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Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer

Virtual

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! This month’s novel is Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Water Dancer.

Free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.

Ken Womack

The Great Hall -104

Kenneth Womack is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Beatles and their enduring cultural influence. He is the author of a two-volume biography devoted to famed Beatles producer Sir George Martin, including Maximum Volume (2017) and Sound Pictures (2018). His latest book, John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life (2020), traces the story of the former Beatle’s comeback after five years of self-imposed retirement. Dr. Womack will be reading from his upcoming biography of Beatles roadie, Mal Evans.

Free and open to the public
Recurring

Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll, Part I

Virtual

This three-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole – the first of a two-part course – explores how gospel, blues, and jazz contributed to the development of the music of Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and much more. How gospel, blues and jazz impacted instrumentation, vocal style, and composition will also be studied. In addition to multimedia presentations, class discussion and activities will enable attendees to identify the essential elements of rock. 

$50 (for three sessions)
Recurring

Open Heart : M O V E M E N T Experience

10 PRL 515 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, United States

Come join us in the Open Heart : M O V E M E N T experience! The session will begin with a guided meditation emerging in a sound bath of relaxation. Flowing into freely guided movement experiences, together we will integrate music and dance to collectively express. No experience necessary.

$20 per class

Age-Friendly Principles of Older Adult Care: The 4Ms

Live Over Zoom

Hosted by: The Center for Professional Development in Nursing and Health Fee: $20 MU Alumni and Preceptors $15, MU Students may register free of charge. 1.5 Nursing Continuing Professional Development […]

Recurring

Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll, Part I

Virtual

This three-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole – the first of a two-part course – explores how gospel, blues, and jazz contributed to the development of the music of Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and much more. How gospel, blues and jazz impacted instrumentation, vocal style, and composition will also be studied. In addition to multimedia presentations, class discussion and activities will enable attendees to identify the essential elements of rock. 

$50 (for three sessions)

Roger McGuinn

Pollak Theatre

As a co-founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12-string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like Turn, Turn, Turn, Eight Miles High and Mr. Tambourine Man, Roger McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history.

$48-$60

Fall Harvest

Von Thun’s Country Farm Market 505 Ridge Rd., Dayton, New Jersey

Tickets include the following activities: Unlimited Hayrides, 6+ acre Corn Maze, Singing Chicken Show, Farm Animals, Giant Pumpkin Checkers, Rubber Duck Races, Kiddie Coral, Pedal Karts, Straw Jump, Horseshoes, John […]