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  • A Marvelous Night: The music of Van Morrison

    PLEASE NOTE: This concert will take place as scheduled.

    On Thanksgiving Eve, some of New Jersey’s finest entertainers will get together at the Pollak Theater to share the music of Van Morrison with their friends. Enjoy the mystical compositions of one of the most influential and unusual artists of our time as performed by legendary front man Rob Paparozzi (Original Blues Brothers Band, Blood Sweat ‘n Tears ) and Master Song Stylist Pat Guadagno (BobFest, The Candle Brothers ). The all-star band will include Steven Socrates Delopoulos (Burlap to Cashmere) Irish Tenor Steve Reilly, Michael Ghegan (Michael Jackson Cirque de Soleil) and a host of other surprise guests. Put the Turkey in the oven, and bring the family, just don’t miss this transcendental experience. You will be healed!

  • One Last Waltz: A Celebration of the Music & Legacy of The Band

    Tickets on sale Oct. 6  

     A wise man once said it’s better to burn out than fade away, and on Thanksgiving Day of 1976, one of the best live acts of the rock era went out in a blaze of glory.

    Glen Burtnik, Salvatore Boyd, Bob Burger & Arne Wendt, performing as The Band. They will be joined on stage by a cast of artists, including Southside Johnny, Pat Guadagno, Bobby Banderia, Kate Taylor, Bruce Gassman, Frank Puggy DeRosa, Matt Wade, Stringbean Sorenson, Frank Lombardi, Anthony D’Amato, Emily Grove, Nick Foster, Tommy LaBella, Taylor Hope and more, to bring us on a musical journey back in time to the fall of 1976.

    A Burtnik/Boyd Production

  • Auction for BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN limited edition print

    A limited edition 20” x 30” print taken by photographer Barry Schneier at the historic May 9, 1974
    Bruce Springsteen concert at the Harvard Square Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts is up for auction!

    This print will be signed by the photographer and numbered 1/100. 
This is a Silver GEL Photograph with archival framing and the highest quality museum glass.
A certificate of authenticity will be included with purchase.

    
Proceeds will benefit the Monmouth University Bruce Springsteen Archives.  

    This online auction will begin on Springsteen’s Birthday, 
September 23, 2014 and close October 27, 2014.

    To bid click here

  • Fall Poetry Festival

    Do you write poetry? Have you considered writing or translating poetry? Do you love language and its ability to engage in meaningful exploration? Monmouth University and the Long Branch Arts Council invite you to a series of workshops in poetry, lyrical essay, and translation of poetry; readings by acclaimed writers; lunch & discussion, and a reading by registered participants.

    On Friday, October 31, 11:30-1:00, poet Judith Vollmer will offer a master class/workshop (“The Transfer: How a Poem Reveals Hidden Gifts”) in Wilson 311.

    Workshop leaders and readers for the November 8th day-long fest: Gabor Barabas, Michael Broek, Natalie Diaz, Prescott Evarts, Jr., Melissa Febos, Carmen Firan, Marisa Frasca, Laura McCullough, Mihaela Moscaliuc, Suzanne Parker, Michael Waters, and Dan Weeks.

    Admission to readings is free and open to the public. The workshops, also free, will be open to registrants only: for more information and to register, email Sara Rimassa at monmouthreview@gmail.com (“Poetry Fest” in subject line) no later than Tue, October 28th.

    This event is co-sponsored by the Long Branch Arts Council, the City of Long Branch, Investors Bank Foundation, Monmouth Arts/ArtHelps, the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University, the Department of English at Monmouth University, and The Monmouth Review.

    Saturday, November 8th, 2014, Bey Hall (Monmouth University), 9:00-5:00

    9:00-9:45 Sign-in for registrants in Bey Hall (refreshments)

    9:45-10:00 Welcome (Gabor Barabas and Mihaela Moscaliuc) and workshop    information

    10-11:30 Workshops

    11:30-12:30 Lunch discussion for registrants: The Monmouth Review information session; Q & A about submission & editorial process with poet Dan Weeks, editor of This Broken Shore.

    12:30-1:20 Reading:  Gabor Barabas, Michael Broek, Natalie Diaz, Prescott Evarts, Jr., Melissa Febos, and Dan Weeks

    1:30-3:00 Workshops

    3:00-4:00 Reading: Carmen Firan, Marisa Frasca, Laura McCullough, Mihaela Moscaliuc, Suzanne Parker, and Michael Waters.

    4:00-5:00 Reading by registered festival participants

  • An Evening with NILS LOFGREN ACOUSTIC DUO

    Guitar, multi instrumental and vocal virtuoso NILS LOFGREN joined Neil Young’s band at the age of 17. He used that credential to land his own band Grin, a record deal in 1971. His solo career began in 1975 which spawned a string of mid-70’s rock radio hits, “Back It Up”, “Keith Don’t Go” and his biggest, “I Came to Dance”. In 1984 he joined Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the massive Born in the USA tour and has been with them ever since. Besides recording and/or touring with Neil Young, Grin, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, and Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, Nil’s solo career has been prolific, producing a string of albums including “Nils” (1979), “Flip” (1985), “Silver Lining” (1991), “Damaged Goods” (1995), “Acoustic Live” (1997), “Breakaway” (2001), a tribute to the songs of Neil Young, “The Loner” (2008) and spanning 45 years, his monumental 10 disc solo work retrospective, “Face The Music” (2014).
     
    (produced by UMT PRESENTS)

  • Marc Muller’s Hippie Jazz

    Drawing from influences ranging from The Beatles to Miles
    Davis, MU Music and Theater Arts Adjunct Professor Marc Muller presents an
    evening of his instrument original “Hippie Jazz” compositions in the intimate
    setting of the Woods Theater.

    From
    high-energy funky country romps, delicate harmonically rich ballads, and
    soaring improvisations, Muller and his group of world-class musician take a
    sonic journey through a vast landscape of rootsy Americana instrumental music.

    Please
    join us for a wonderful night of music at Monmouth University’s Woods
    Theater.  There is limited seating for
    this event, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

  • MARC COHN and SHAWN COLVIN

    Two brilliant tunesmiths, each presenting a complete show, all in one unforgettable evening. As a storyteller, Shawn Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy and a searing sense of humor. Her spellbinding songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis told through clever lyrics, polished phrases and delicious sarcasm. Songwriter and singer, Marc Cohn combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. He’s a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and able to distill universal truth out of his often romantic, drawn-from-life tales. The Grammy-winning artists behind such classics as “Sunny Came Home” and “Walking in Memphis” will leave the audience spellbound in what is sure to be a great night of music.

    (produced by UMT PRESENTS)

  • Women Waging the Way

    The event focuses on an important issue that touches all individuals, equality. Women have made immense progress over the last century in regards to obtaining parity, but still today women face discrimination based on their gender. Women Waging the Way aims to foster the equality of all humans by showcasing artists of all gender and backgrounds along with art of young girls in India who are currently learning the importance of acceptance through the “Rainbow Program.” The Rainbow Program is a school in Loreto Sealdah, Kolkata, India that works to integrate girls of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and foster the common goal of breaking the cycle of poverty and empowerment through education.

    The event will take place on one night and will showcase fine art, theater, and music through two “acts.” All artwork will be displayed on easels in a semi-circle on the stage and will serve as a “backdrop” for Act 1. Act 1 will consist of performances by young artists who will present songs, skits, and other performances that focus on the theme of the night. During Act 2, attendees will be offered the opportunity to view the art up close and take part in a silent auction. There will be a mix of art from local artists that will be up for auction and artwork from children who are currently enrolled in the “Rainbow Program.”

    The net-profits will be donated to Women and Girls Education International (WAGE International), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Monmouth County that works to empower through education.

    This event is sponsored by the Monmouth University Center for the Arts. For more information, please visit: www.womenwagingtheway.weebly.com

  • Jody Joseph presents Four Common Threads: One Heartstring

    In an intimate setting, Jody Joseph reveals her feelings
    about life and love through the powerful songs of four legendary artists. While
    unveiling the musical DNA that threads through the heart and soul of Jody
    Joseph, and the artists who influenced her life: Joni Mitchell, Bette Midler,
    Janis Joplin, and Stevie Nick, she sings and talks about the common thread that
    weaved its way thru her own musical life and also shows the parallels in her
    own songwriting. This particular show, where Jody is performing as herself, is
    up front and personal, riveting, witty, and real.

    Vintage performances, as well as a glimpse of her pilot, “Heart
    String    “, which is Jody’s personal mission, will show the journeys of her young vocal students and the
    healing power of music.

    A portion of the proceeds will be used to fund a
    musical enhancement program run by The Mental Health Association of Monmouth
    County. The Heartstrings program provides a holistic component to
    the Family Crisis Intervention Unit for at-risk youth, to help their young
    clients foster creativity, alleviate stress, and reach their personal goals.

  • Cabaret for LIfe presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe

    August 6,7 & 8 at 8 pm
    August 9 at 3 pm 

    Cabaret for Life presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe directed and choreographed by Jose de las Cuesta and musical direction by Corey Everly.
     
    Broadway’s most jubilant rock n’roll jukebox musical…a non-stop two-hour party!” Featuring a cast of 24 singers and dancers…plus an onstage band…playing nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded! Words and music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.