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  • Michael Malpass Retrospective

    Exhibition extended through August 18

    Pollak Gallery and outdoor locations on campus
    Documentary Screening: May 18, 10 AM at Wilson Hall

    Michael Malpass’ (1946-1991) artistic legacy consists of sculpture, drawings , collage, paintings, and assemblages. He is best known for his spheres, which revitalize found industrial objects using bandsaw and traditional blacksmithing techniques. He described his sculpture, overall, as “a blend of artistry, collage, craftsmanship and movement,” terms that could be applied to his work in other media, as well. His vast, stimulating and powerful body of work has established him as one of the most respected sculptors of the 20th century.

    The opening reception will include a premiere screening of a new documentary “Michael Malpass – A Great Circle” created by Monmouth University Communication students under the direction of Erin Fleming,
    director of Production Services at 7:30 pm in Pollak Theatre.

  • First Senior Show – Fine Art, Art Education, & Animation

    DiMattio Gallery

    Opening Reception: Friday, March 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

    Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Fine Art, Art Education, and Animation.

  • Second Senior Show – Graphic Design

    DiMattio Gallery

    Opening Reception: Friday, April 8 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

    Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Graphic Design.

  • Annual Student Show

    DiMattio Gallery
    Opening Reception: Sunday April 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    Featuring the select works by Monmouth University students in Photography, Graphic Design, Animation and Studio Art.

  • Colin Hay

    Colin Hay is familiar to millions as the frontman, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (Down Under, Overkill, Who Can it Be Now?). Hay is justifiably proud of his place in pop history, but since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, he’s made 11 critically-acclaimed solo albums, including the highly successful Man at Work, and has recently announced the release of his new album Next Year People. Next Year People is the work of an artist who is a true master of his craft. Over the past 15 years Hay has reinvented himself as a solo artist, regularly selling out theaters and listening rooms across the US and around the world and introducing himself to a new generation of fans in the process. The frequent use of Hay’s music in TV and film—including hit shows such as Scrubs, Army Wives and Modern Family and on soundtracks to the films Garden State and Words and Pictures—has proven the timeless appeal of his songs.

    (presented by UMT Presents) 
    **Please note discounts (Senior, Alumni, Student, Employee, etc.) DO NOT apply for this event ** 

  • Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell

    Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell have been singing together for 25 years. And they’ve talked about making a record together for just as long. In summer 2014 an extraordinarily successful Kickstarter campaign raised the initial goal of $40,000 in 24 hours, going on to ultimately reach over $85,000, to bring that desire to fruition under the band name “The Pine Hill Project.” “Tomorrow You’re Going,” an Americana masterwork of great songs, gorgeous harmonies, and stunning production was released in 2015. The album is at turns meditative, joyful, rollicking, and deeply moving, and a one of a kind musical event. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to see and hear Richard and Lucy perform as “The Pine Hill Project” live in the perfect setting of Pollak Theatre.
     
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  • New Jersey State Council on the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship Showcase

    RECHNITZ HALL’S DIMATTIO GALLERY
    Opening Reception: Thurs. Feb. 4 | 5:30-7:30 PM
    Gallery Hours: Mon.- Fri. 10am – 5pm, Sat.- Sun. 10 am – 4 pm

    This exhibit showcases the work of 2014-2015 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship winners in sculpture, crafts and photography. Fellowships are highly competitive awards to New Jersey artists in 12 different disciplines, based solely on artistic quality, and designed to help artists produce new work and advance their careers.
    Fellowship Artists: Betty Beaumont, Jill Gower, Tyler Haughey, Jan Huling, Jerry Hirniak, Johanna Inman, Alec Karros, Christina Labey, Scott Pellnat, Edward Peters, Lisa Sanders, Roger Sayre, Karina Skvirsky,
    Pamela Sunday, Christina Tenaglia and Wendel White

    The Visual Arts Fellowship Showcase is a cosponsored program between the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Monmouth University Center for the Arts.

  • The Weeklings: With A Little Help From Our Friends

    After performing on Broadway as a member of both Beatlemania & Rain, Glen Burtnik and bandmates Bob Burger, John Merjave & Dave Anthony have created a new theater production.  The evening promises to be a night of all things Beatles & beyond.  The Weeklings will be joined  by their friends The Barefoot Strings, Maxximum Horns with a special appearance by  Max Weinberg.   Together, they will perform the best and greatest songs of The Beatles, as well as The Weeklings performing their own Beatle-inspired songs.

    produced by Sammy Boyd Productions
     
    **Please note discounts (Senior, Alumni, Student, Employee, etc.) DO NOT apply for this event ** 

  • Jimmy LaFave & Amy Helm

    Two incredible singer-songwriters perform on the Pollak stage in this co-bill representing the best of American music traditions. The attraction of Jimmy LaFave’s music lies in his voice and vision that strikes responsive chords at the heart of folk, blues and American roots rock & roll. Jimmy has devoted most of his life to making music, beginning as a young boy in Texas, then moving to Oklahoma where he crafted his sound, a combining his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. His discography includes 8 critically acclaimed CDs and he has toured extensively through the U.S. and Europe.  Amy Helm’s deep musical roots are enriched by her stunning vocal and other creative gifts revealing a spellbinding artist who moves easily through a broad range of musical styles. The daughter of music legend Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus Fagen, Helm wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions.

  • On Screen In Person: Miriam Beerman: Expressing the Chaos

    In her more than 60 years as a groundbreaking artist, Miriam Beerman has overcome loss and tragedy to inspire friends, family, and fans about how to remain defiant, creative and strong. Miriam Beerman: Expressing the Chaos is the retrospective of a remarkable career and the profile of an artist whose personal demons and empathy for human suffering colored a lifetime of her work.

    Jonathan Gruber is the executive producer of Black Eye Productions, where he has been producing and directing award winning documentaries, films, videos and interactive media since 1995. His work has aired on PBS, The History Channel, the National Geographic Channel, and Discovery Channels. He has worked extensively in historical subjects, including Alexander the Great, Leonardo da Vinci, and the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima. His first feature documentary, Pola’s March, aired on public television stations across the United States, and received a distinguished Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival. His second feature documentary film, Life is a Banquet: The Rosalind Russell Story, premiered at film festivals around the U.S. and has aired on PBS stations and on ABC/Australia. He is currently screening two feature documentaries: Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Gray, a first-of-its-kind film on the Jewish experience during the Civil War, as well as the award-winning Follow Me: the Yoni Netanyahu Story.
     
    There will be a Q&A with director Jonathan Gruber following the screening.

    On Screen/In Person is made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program.