The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
2026-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Pollak Theatre
You’ve been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty?

Moral Dilemma #1: A driverless car. A human life lost. And a question no court has ever had to answer before: who pays the price when technology is on trial?
Enjoy a live theatre courtroom drama where you decide the final verdict
Make tough decisions throughout the show—your votes steer the story
Dissect witness testimonies, unpack evidence, and weigh every argument
General Info
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Late entry is not permitted
Age requirement: Age requirement: 12+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Bring your phone to scan QR codes and participate in key moments of the show
Description
When a driverless car causes a fatal accident, who’s truly at fault? This immersive drama pulls you into the center of a legal and ethical storm, raising questions no courtroom has ever faced before. There is no legal roadmap for this case. No clear precedent. And now, the world awaits your verdict. As a juror, listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide how justice works in the age of AI. The power is in your hands.

Exhibition on Screen – Turner & Constable
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.
Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.

George Harrison, Cloud 9
2026-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 George Harrison, Cloud 9.
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. 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.

Producing the Beatles
2026-11-11 19:30 - 2026-11-18 21:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Class Schedule: November 11 and 18, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Based on his acclaimed podcast, Producing the Beatles, Jason Kruppa explores the music of the Fab Four from the perspective of the one person whose point of view has never been properly and thoroughly examined: their producer, George Martin. Using innovative techniques to break down their recordings, we’ll discover how the Beatles went from learning their way around the studio to becoming masters of the art of recording, with their producer working side by side with them each step of the way. And finally, with re-recordings and detailed recreations of Martin’s orchestral scores that allow us to hear individual instrument parts, we’ll learn how his arrangements enhanced and shaped the Beatles’ music.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons
2026-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Shiver, Trouble, Fix You, Yellow, and many more!

Football vs Merrimack - Senior & Heroes Day
2026-11-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Kessler Stadium, 107 Larchwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States
Monmouth University Football vs Merrimack – Senior & Heroes Day

Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones
2026-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | 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!

Football at Campbell
2026-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Buies Creek, NC
Monmouth University Football at Campbell

Derek & the Dominos, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
2026-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 Derek & the Dominos, Layla.
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. 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.

Singer/Songwriters in the '70s, Part 2
2026-12-03 19:30 - 2026-12-17 21:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Class Schedule: December 3, 10, 17, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
When James Taylor released Sweet Baby James in 1970, the height of the singer/songwriter movement officially began. Soon, bare-bones production, highly personal lyrics, and deep introspection would change popular music, creating a format that still exists today. Who are the major artists of the era, and how did they impact pop music and culture?

Through multimedia presentations and discussions, the class explores the major artists of the era, such as Taylor, Cat Stevens, Billy Joel, Jim Croce, Paul Simon, and Gordon Lightfoot. Another topic will study the growth of female artists, with singer/songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Carole King, and Janis Ian achieving even greater success—and creative control—for women in music. While the genre may have peaked in the 1970s, it continued to influence popular music in the 1980s and beyond; the veterans still produced fascinating songs, and artists such as Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Fogelberg, and Tracy Chapman updated the format for younger generations. Part two traces the peak of the movement and its lingering influence.

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
2026-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
Celebrate the magic of the season at the annual holiday concert with Father Alphonse Stevenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea! This beloved tradition fills Pollak Theatre with the sounds of a 42-piece orchestra, talented soloists, and timeless holiday classics. Join us for an uplifting evening of music and joy as we welcome the spirit of the season together.
Please note that this event has a 7 PM start time!

Charles Dickens, Bleak House
2026-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)

Exhibition on Screen – Cézanne: Portraits of a Life
2026-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN is thrilled to present one of the most talked-about exhibitions. Dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cézanne, the exhibition opens in Paris before travelling to London and Washington.
Featuring interviews with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d’Orsay Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists – until now.

Classic for a Reason: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
2026-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Christmas Carols on Strings
2026-12-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-18 20:30 - 21:30 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in West Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Deck the Halls, The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, and many more!

Christmas Classics
2026-12-17 20:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in West Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You, Jingle Bells, and many more!

Genesis, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
2027-01-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 Genesis, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
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. 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.

Exhibition on Screen – David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
2027-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond attracting millions of visitors worldwide. The latest film in the EXHIBITION ON SCREEN series allows up-close access to this 21st-century master and his two recent blockbuster exhibitions held at the RoyalAcademy of Arts in London.
Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews with Hockney the film offers rare insights into the man behind such iconic works as A Bigger Splash and A Closer Grand Canyon. In conversation with Tim Marlow (Artistic Director at the Royal Academy of Arts), Hockney reveals anecdotes from across his artistic and personal life – from his first trip abroad to Egypt in 1963, to the effects of the death of his close friend Jonathan Silver in 1997, right up to today. The film also provides a rare chance to explore two of Hockney’s landmark exhibitions from his late career, guided by the exhibitions’ curatorial team and the artist himself. A Royal Academician since 1991, Hockney has a close relationship with the institution, creating both exhibitions specifically for the gallery spaces and thus making them entirely unique shows.

Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove
2027-01-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)

Classic for a Reason: Who's Next
2027-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual (Zoom)

Art for the Non-Artist (Drawing)
2027-01-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Bey Hall 132, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, 07764
This isn’t your average art class—it’s a creative empowerment workshop created especially for those who think they can’t draw. You’ll learn to draw with both technical skill and confidence—in just one session. With a single feather as your subject, you’ll learn to slow down and really see—translating its shape and texture into a drawing through focused observation. Each drawing will reflect the individual behind it—created entirely by your own hand, and completed with real technical skill, even if it’s your very first time.
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.
Whether you’re working through limiting beliefs or simply curious about reconnecting with your creativity, this workshop offers a safe, encouraging space to explore art making as a new language—one that can enrich every part of your life.

Exhibition on Screen - Renoir & Love
2027-02-01 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
With exclusive access to this exciting new show, Exhibition on Screen will bring these world class works to cinema audiences, with close examination of the art and leading experts exploring the immense skill and influence of this master of colour and connection. Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary. An unmissable opportunity to fall in love with Renoir this winter.
Made in close collaboration with The National Gallery, London and Musee d’Orsay, Paris.

Prince, 1999
2027-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 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. 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.

P. Djèlí Clark, Ring Shout
2027-02-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)

I Want My MTV!, Part 1
2027-02-11 19:30 - 2027-02-25 21:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Class Schedule: February 11, 18, 25, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
On August 1, 1981, six words began a revolution: “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” That announcement kicked off not only the music video age but also a change in popular music. The second British invasion, hair metal, and Michael Jackson: MTV ushered in a new crop of artists and genres whose music still resounds today.

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.

Multimedia presentations and discussions will trace the journey from the earliest soundies to August 1, 1981: the beginning of a new musical revolution.

Stevie Nicks, Bella Donna
2027-03-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
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 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. 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.

Creative Writing (Advanced)
2027-03-04 19:30 - 2027-03-18 21:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Class Schedule: March 4, 11, 18, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Creative Writing: Character Development: 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!

This 3-session virtual course will be taught by Mike Farragher (’88), author of several books.

Exhibition on Screen – Easter in Art
2027-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most significant historical event of all time, as recounted by the gospels but, equally, as depicted by the greatest artists in history. From the triumphant to the savage, the ethereal to the tactile, some of western civilization’s greatest artworks focus on this pivotal moment.

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.
