Hispanic Heritage Month
2020-09-15 - 2020-10-15 | Online

Virtual Tuesday Night Book Club: Jordy Rosenberg's Confessions of the Fox
2020-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack and Michael Thomas, 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 Jordy Rosenberg’s Confessions of the Fox. Set in the eighteenth-century London underworld Confessions of the Fox is a bawdy, genre-bending novel that reimagines the life of thief and jailbreaker Jack Sheppard to tell a profound story about gender, love, and liberation. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker • HuffPost • Kirkus Reviews • Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award • Shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize • “A dazzling tale of queer romance and resistance.”—Time
The author, Jordy Rosenberg will be joining the conversation for this event!!

When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation. GET MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE ZOOM

Urban Bachata: The Black History of Bachata Dance
2020-09-16 21:00 | Online
Join Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Incorporated, for this interactive history of Bachata dance. The program will also include live dance instruction.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

ArtNOW Art+Feminism Wikipedia-Edit-a-thon
2020-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Wikipedia is a worldwide collaborative encyclopedia project made up of a globalized network of volunteers who give their time to edit the site. Within this globalized network, there still lacks a diversity of voices. “In a 2011 survey, the Wikimedia Foundation found that less than 10% of its contributors identify as female; more recent research puts that number at 16% globally and 23% in the United States.” (Mandiberg, M., Prajapati, S., & Schrock, R., 2020). Who contributes to a database matters. Especially when in 2015, that database was “the 7th most visited website in the world” (Paling, E., 2015). A 2011 study from the Pew Research Center, shows that “the more educated someone is, the more likely he or she is to consult Wikipedia. Almost 70 percent of Americans with college degrees read Wikipedia” (Paling, E., 2015). If college-educated people and students are using Wikipedia as a main source of information, there is an argument for students learning how to edit and contribute to the online encyclopedia that they use.
It is increasingly important for cis and trans women, gender-non-conforming people, people of color, and Indigenous communities to be written back into history. When information systems like Wikipedia systematically exclude aspects of the human experience, our understanding of the world is incomplete. To have access to a more accurate information system that includes representation of historically marginalized groups, our understanding of success, knowledge, and of ourselves can become more whole.
VIRTUAL EVENT SCHEDULE: Friday, September 18th
8:00 AM WIKI EDIT-A-THON BEGINS
8:15 AM OPENING REMARKS
8:30 AM EDITING WIKIPEDIA: TRAINING
9:15 AM LIBRARY RESEARCH: ONLINE TRAINING
9:30 AM–12:00 PM EDITING WIKIPEDIA: FREE TIME
12:00 PM EDITING WIKIPEDIA: TRAINING
12:45 PM LIBRARY RESEARCH: ONLINE TRAINING
1:00 PM–4:00 PM EDITING WIKIPEDIA: FREE TIME
4:00 PM–5:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS

ArtNOW Art+Feminism 2020 is a Wikipedia-Edit-a-thon hosted by ArtNOW and the IDM Research Lab.
Co-sponsors: The Monmouth University Guggenheim Library and Program in Gender and Intersectionality Studies (PGIS) at Monmouth University.
This event was organized with the guidance of Art+Feminism, “an intersectional feminist non-profit organization that directly addresses the information gap about gender, feminism, and the arts on the internet… ensuring that the histories of our lives and work are accessible and accurate” (Mandiberg, M., Prajapati, S., & Schrock, R., 2020).

QUENCH: Global Studies: Latino, Latinx, and Caribbean Cultures in the United States, Lecture and Dialogue with Dr. Luis Mora-Ballesteros
2020-09-22 11:00
QUENCH your thirst for knowledge in this engaging lecture and critical dialogue by Monmouth University faculty member, Dr. Luis Mora-Ballesteros. This lecture pursues to provide an understanding of the global achievements in the field of literature and cultures of Latin America, on being cognizant of some contributions of Latinos, Latinx, and Carribeans that trace their roots to speaking-Spanish counties in Central and South America and the Caribbean, and how their works have made possible to enrich the United States society and culture in the last decade.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Life Is What Happens: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy
2020-09-22 20:00 - 22:00
In this interactive, multimedia talk, Kenneth Womack traces the story behind John Lennon’s remarkable 1980 comeback album with wife Yoko Ono. In this virtual event, Womack explores the powerful, life-affirming story of the former Beatle’s renaissance after five years of self-imposed retirement. Lennon’s final pivotal year would climax in several moments of creative triumph as he rediscovered his artistic self in dramatic fashion. Womack’s presentation is drawn from his forthcoming book John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life.
Kenneth Womack is one of the world’s foremost writers and thinkers about the Beatles. In addition to such titles as Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles (2007) and The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four (2014), he is the author of a two-volume biography of the life and work of Beatles producer George Martin, including Maximum Volume (2017) and Sound Pictures (2018). His latest work, Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of the Beatles (2019), was feted as the go-to book by the Los Angeles Times for readers interested in learning about the band’s swan song.
When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link.

Ask a Recent Alum Series Part 1 - Featuring Jamee Shea ’13
2020-09-24 18:30
About the Event
This month’s edition of our Ask a Recent Alum Series features Jamee Shea ’13, who utilized her Monmouth experience with HawkTV, internship at iHeartRadio, and networking with a fellow Monmouth Hawk to land her dream job as editor at CBS Television Network. In this webinar, Jamee will share her advice on how to use networking as a skill to be successful.
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Salt of the Earth - Virtual Panel Discussion
2020-09-24 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for a zoom discussion of the film Salt of the Earth (2014), a riveting documentary about the Brazilian social photographer Sebastiao Salgado and his mission to document the destructive impact of unfettered industrial exploitation of natural resources and human relations from the late 1960s on, and his own recent efforts to regenerate the rain forest in his native land. The film is available for streaming on a number of platforms including Amazon Prime and YouTube (for rent or purchase).
The virtual discussion of the achievements and implications of Sebastiao Salgado’s life and work will be led by Professor Mark Ludak, Specialist Professor of Photography in the Art and Design Department; and Professor Randall Abate, the Rechnitz Family Endowed Chair of Marine and Environmental Law and Policy in the Department of Political Science and Sociology, and the Director of the Institute of Global Understanding.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation. GET MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE ZOOM

Elvira–The Immigration Play & Immigration Storytelling Workshop
2020-09-25 15:00
Written by Jessica Carmona, and inspired by the life story of Elvira Arellano, this play offers up an imaginary encounter between a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer and Elvira on the day of her arrest in August 2007. As an interrogation unfolds, Elvira recounts her journey, from being the daughter of a farmer in Mexico to becoming Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
This play will be followed by a workshop that will guide students and families in recording their own immigration stories.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Salsa Magic – Dance History, Lessons, and Competition
2020-09-28 20:30

Virtual Tuesday Night Record Club: Bruce Springsteen: The River
2020-09-29 19:30 - 21:30
We have decided to continue with Record Club in virtual format using the ZOOM app. When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation. CLICK HERE for more information on how to use zoom
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 Bruce Springsteen: The River
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Latinx Trivia Night
2020-09-29 20:00
Intercultural Trivia Tuesdays: Latinx History
Trivia nights are back! Test your knowledge, compete virtually, and learn along the way. The top five players will win $100 Amazon Gift Cards. Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Intercultural Center.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

The Virtual Shift: What Can I Expect When Navigating the Job Search Today
2020-09-30 18:00
About the Event
Internship and full-time job searching can be stressful in the most normal circumstances, but the uncertainties of a global pandemic can make this process seem even more overwhelming. Every aspect of the job search, including networking, interviewing, and negotiating, now takes place virtually.
In this webinar, Damon Albano ’02, Global Head of University Recruitment, Johnson & Johnson, will share his advice on tips for the remote job hunt, what to expect when you first start a new job, what he looks for on a resume and virtual interview.
This event is co-sponsored by The Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and Career Services.
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Racism and Colorism within the Latinx Community
2020-09-30 21:30
Join the sisters of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, for this important dialogue around colorism and how it shows up within Latinx communities.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Hydroponic Garden at Home
2020-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Adult Education Series: Understanding Popular Music
2020-10-01 19:30 - 2020-10-15 21:00
Class Schedule: Thursdays – Oct. 1, Oct. 8 & Oct. 15 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This three-session virtual course provides attendees with a multimedia introduction to popular music’s history and various forms. Students will enjoy engaging, wide-ranging discussion about the soundtrack of our lives and its past, present, and future. Instructor: Ken Womack, Monmouth University Professor of English and Popular Music, as well as the author of numerous books about the Beatles.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Comedy Night with Ian Lara
2020-10-01 20:00

Virtual Graduate Studies Open House
2020-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Students interested in exploring graduate programs at Monmouth University are invited to attend this virtual event.
Learn more about our 20+ graduate programs, the admission process, and how affordable your advanced degree can be.

But I'm Both: An Afro-Latinx Dialogue
2020-10-06 20:30
Join alumna @losrizosdero as she discusses experiences and politics within Afro-Latinx communities. Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. and Latin American Student Organization.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Electo Electro 2020 - Interactive Workshop and Artist Talk
2020-10-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
With Mike Richison
Special Guest: Patrick Murray, Monmouth University Polling Institute
ARTIST TALK:
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM
WORKSHOP:
Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 PM
Attendees who are planning to participate in the 7:30 workshop are kindly requested to download and install a demo version of max msp jitter. This is not required. https://cycling74.com/downloads

Electo Electro 2020 is an interactive installation combining audience participation, music, news footage, and politics. The project allows participants to remix videos from political rallies, debates, and news in a structured sixteen beat loop. The touchscreen design is a parody of the system employed by the Accuvote, a voting system that is difficult to audit and susceptible to hacking. The parody continues into the format of the installation itself which will resemble a polling station. There will be an artist talk at 6:00 followed by a Max MSP Jitter workshop at 7:30 pm.
Mike Richison is a multimedia artist and an Assistant Professor at Monmouth University in New Jersey where he teaches motion graphics. He employs a variety of approaches including sculpture, graphic design, and interactive video. His work utilizes found objects such as turntables, voting booths, and scavenged video clips as well as the Max MSP Jitter programming environment. Mike has exhibited at Autonomous Cultural Centre Medika (Zagreb, Croatia); Figment NYC and Art in Odd Places (New York); and Peters Valley School of Craft and Morris Museum (New Jersey). His projects have received attention in outlets such as Leonardo, Noisey (Music by VICE), FACT Magazine, Hyperallergic, WABC-TV Channel 7 News New York, and The Washington Post. Before moving to New Jersey in 2007, he lived in the Detroit, Michigan area for several years.
These events are FREE and open to the public, but please register if you plan to attend.
They are virtual only. A Zoom link will be provided when you register.
This event is presented in collaboration with Galleries and Collections and the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

Reel Talk: “Dolores” Film Screening and Talkback
2020-10-08 18:00
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Ask a Recent Alum Series Part 2 – Featuring Mallory Nelson ’15
2020-10-08 18:30 | Virtual
About the Event
This month’s edition of our Ask a Recent Alumn Series features Mallory Nelson ’15, who utilized her education in Monmouth’s Leon Hess Business School, as well as professional experience at Nordstrom and Target, to enter into a successful career in pharmaceutical sales. Nelson is a proud employee of Abbvie Pharmaceuticals with a strong track record of sales and has been recognized as Rookie of the Year, Presidents Club Winner, Team of the Quarter, Rep of the Quarter, and Rep of the Region. In two short years, Nelson has been promoted twice and has earned a spot in Abbvie’s Emerging Leadership Program. In this webinar, Nelson will share her advice on how to become an extremely successful sales representative and leader!
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Global Ocean Governance Lecture Series
2020-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Antacids for the Sea: The Potential Role of Ocean Alkalinization Enhancement in Combating Climate Change
Dr. Wil Burns
The Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy at American University
October 12, 2020
12-1 p.m.
Online
It is becoming increasingly clear that achievement of the Paris Agreement’s temperature targets will require both aggressive policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and large-scale deployment of so-called “carbon dioxide removal” options, i.e. processes that remove carbon from the atmosphere to reduce radiative forcing. While much of the early research in this context focused on terrestrial options, scalability and sustainability issues have led to increasing interest in ocean-based approaches. This presentation focuses on one of the more promising options: Ocean Alkalinization Enhancement, which seeks to enhance storage of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans through the addition of limestone or other substances. The presentation will examine the potential effectiveness of this approach, potential risks to ocean ecosystems, and avenues for international governance.

From Andalucía to New Jersey: The Spanish Diaspora through History, Dance, Music and Cuisine
2020-10-13 11:40
Featuring the Alborada Spanish Dance Theater, and sponsored by the Department of World Languages and Cultures, this program will expose participants to the history, diaspora and multicultural fabric of Spanish culture.
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This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Virtual Tuesday Night Record Club: Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life
2020-10-13 19:30 - 21:30
We have decided to continue with Record Club in virtual format using the ZOOM app. When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation. CLICK HERE for more information on how to use ZOOM.
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 Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Keynote: Dolores Huerta; President and Founder, Dolores Huerta Foundation
2020-10-14 15:30 - 16:30
Dolores Huerta is a legendary labor leader, women’s advocate, and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW). Working alongside UFW President César Chavez, Huerta was involved in numerous community and labor organizing efforts in Central California, and quickly became a skilled organizer and negotiator for the union. Huerta still works tirelessly, developing new leaders and advocating for the working poor, women, and children. She speaks regularly to students and organizations across the United States and abroad about issues of social justice and public policy.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

The 2020 Election: Polls and Persuasion
2020-10-14 18:00

I Stand with Immigrants Social Media Campaign and Dialogue
2020-10-15 21:00
This day-long campaign will allow participants to share their experiences with immigration and why allyship is so critically important. Follow the brothers of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Incorporated, all day for ways to participate. There will also be an Instagram Live panel at 9 p.m. featuring those who have direct experience with immigration.
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center.
Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for our month-long virtual event series including critical dialogues, performances, scholarship, and speakers including legendary labor rights organizer and feminist activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Current Topics in Counseling Virtual Conference 2020
2020-10-16 - 2020-10-17 | Virtual
The Department of Professional Counseling’s Virtual Current Topics in Counseling Conference is facilitated by the department’s active alumni organization, Counseling Alumni Connection (CAC). This is the fourth annual conference coordinated by the CAC. The purpose of this event is to provide timely and important information relevant to the counseling field.
On Friday, October 16, a pre-conference ethics institute presented by Perry Francis, Ed.D, NCC, ACS, LPC will take place on the topic Ethics, Law, and Social Justice: The Intersection of Behaviors and Beliefs. A certificate for five (5) ethics continuing education hours will be provided. Participants will have one hour for lunch on their own.
On Saturday, October 17, a full-day event will be held starting with a keynote presentation, followed by six workshops over three sessions (one morning, two afternoon) on a variety of subjects. A certificate for six (6) continuing education hours will be provided. Participants will have one hour for lunch on their own, with virtual networking opportunities available during that time.
Registration Costs
Professional Rates

Friday Only: $100
Saturday Only: $125
Full Conference: $200

MU Alumni, MU Employees, & Current Field Placement Supervisors Rates

Friday Only: $100
Saturday Only: $100
Full Conference: $175

PLEASE NOTE: All current undergraduate and graduate students can attend the conference free of charge.

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Go Now! The Music of The Moody Blues LIVE streamed from the Harlequin Theatre
2020-10-17 15:00 - 17:00
In an endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues distinguished themselves through five decades as that shimmering jewel vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western culture. Since the 60’s, as a part of the historic original British invasion of Supergroups, The Moody Blues lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems like “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” which express universal themes of love, compassion and peace. They have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of Fame in 2018 and ceased touring at that time.
Gordon Marshall, drummer with The Moody Blues for over 25 years, knew that there was a hunger in the market for Moody Blues music. To fill the void, he put together an amazing group of musicians and formed the band GO NOW!, a tribute to the music of The Moody Blues. Mick Wilson, the lead singer of GO NOW!, was the lead singer with 10cc for over 20 years. Gordon and Mick are joined on stage by Patrick Duffin, Ryan Farmery and Nick Kendall, and together recreate the magical music we all know including all the major hits. With 25 years experience with The Moody Blues, Gordon has created true-to-the-original arrangements, making every performance truly magical.
The live streamed performance at the Harlequin Theatre in London marks the first time since early spring that the band will come together and perform, on stage at this beautiful theatre, with a brand new, never before seen concert!
