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  • 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.

  • NJ MoCA Art Conversations: Secrets of the Contemporary Art World

    The world of contemporary visual art is often intimidating, challenging, and seemingly unapproachable. To help break those perceptions and barriers, New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art will present “Art Conversations,” a series of three scholar-led panel talks that will provide context and insight into what defines contemporary art, its transformational trends, and its relevance and impact on society. The highly credentialed and charismatic United Nations journalist Alexandra King will moderate conversations with art critics, collectors, curators, technology producers, and artists. The program will target new audiences comprised of the public, students, and informed art lovers wanting a richer understanding of these topics. The series will encourage public thought and discussion with an open Q&A at the end of each panel.

     Secrets of the Contemporary Art World will focus on the insights into the nuances and impact of contemporary visual art on society and will feature the following panelists:

    Stephen Westfall (b. 1953, Schenectady) is an artist and art critic who describes himself as a “Poppish, post-minimalist geometric painter.” He is a contributing editor to Art in America, and his writing has also appeared in Bomb Magazine and The Brooklyn Rail. Westfall is the recipient of the 2009 Rome Prize Fellowship and was a Guggenheim Fellow in 2007. He has received awards and grants from the National Academy of Arts & Letters, from the National Endowment for the Arts, from the New York State Council on the Arts, and from the Nancy Graves Foundation. He holds an MFA from the University of California Santa Barbara. He has held teaching positions at Bard College and at the School of Visual Arts, New York City. Westfall recently served as the Jules Guerin/John Armstrong Chaloner Rome Prize Fellow in Visual Arts at the American Academy. He has had shows at Lennon Weinberg Gallery, Galerie Zürcher, and at Galerie Paal. Westfall’s work is found in the collections of The Albertina Museum in Vienna, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Bon Marche, and the Library of Congress.

    Isaac Lyles (b. 1982, Gadsden, AL) is the owner of Lyles & King located in New York’s Lower East Side. He has a B.A. in Art History from the University of Texas, Austin and a M.A. in Art History from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Prior of opening Lyles & King in May 2015, he was a gallery director at Derek Eller Gallery, Tilton Gallery, and Elizabeth Dee. Exhibitions Lyles curated have been reviewed by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Artforum, Modern Painters, The Wall Street Journal, and the Village Voice among others.

    Art collector Steve Shane (New Jersey) visits thirty galleries in New York City, where he has an apartment, every Saturday. Sundays he goes to museums, or galleries outside of Manhattan. All of his vacations are scheduled around art events. He has barely missed a major international art fair in twenty years. He regularly sends out his art e-mails of his picks to over five hundred fellow enthusiasts. Shane prefers to term himself an “art lover” rather than as a collector, stating that his “collection is only a little side effect of my passion,” although he has amassed a collection of over five hundred works of contemporary art to date. Shane has never sold any of his collection, which will one day be bequeathed to different museums.

    SERIES MODERATOR | ALEXANDRA KING
    Alexandra King is a multimedia journalist living in New York City. Currently, Alex works as a Producer/Reporter at United Nations Television in New York. Alex began her career in journalism in her local BBC newsroom in her native England, aged 16. She studied English Literature at University College London, becoming News Editor of London Student (Europe’s largest student newspaper) where she was twice shortlisted for the prestigious Guardian student media awards. She also began interning and freelancing for local newspapers, as well as working for BBC London, Sky News and Five News. A Masters degree in Journalism at Columbia University in New York City followed.  She has reported from four UN General Assembly Debates, interviewed numerous celebrities like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams and Steve McQueen, and produced and reported from the field in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia. Her work has been featured on networks such as CNN International, MTV, NHK and Agence France Presse.

  • NJ MoCA Art Conversations: The Intersection of Technology and Contemporary Art

    The world of contemporary visual art is often intimidating, challenging, and seemingly unapproachable. To help break those perceptions and barriers, New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art will present “Art Conversations,” a series of three scholar-led panel talks that will provide context and insight into what defines contemporary art, its transformational trends, and its relevance and impact on society. The highly credentialed and charismatic United Nations journalist Alexandra King will moderate conversations with art critics, collectors, curators, technology producers, and artists. The program will target new audiences comprised of the public, students, and informed art lovers wanting a richer understanding of these topics. The series will encourage public thought and discussion with an open Q&A at the end of each panel.

    This panel will focus on

    the influence and
    incorporation of breaking technologies on contemporary art.

    Panelists:

    Zachary Kaplan is Executive Director of Rhizome, the leading born-digital art institution, an affiliate of the New Museum in NYC. Rhizome commissions, presents, and preserves art engaged with digital culture. This year, the organization was awarded a historic grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to build Webrecorder, a new tool to create interactive archives of the dynamic web. Kaplan has been at Rhizome since 2013, and before that at the Renaissance Society, Chicago, and MOCA, Los Angeles.

    Atif Akin (1979, Turkey) is an artist, curator, lecturer and designer. As an artist his work aims at contemplating politics through artistic practice. His work in digital media is informed by his interest in the mutational and transformational implications of the digital world. Recent projects tackle topics such as natural disasters and energy politics; radioactivity and nuclear mobility; multi-culturism within the context of war; and how society’s catastrophes turn into spectacle. Although his work can take many forms, moving fluidly between various media, he frequently employs information architecture and data visualization in his presentations, which can be site-specific or public installations as well as in screen-based formats including online works.  He has curated projects including PixelIST: Festival for Electronic Arts and Its Subcultures as well as the exhibition Uncharted: User Frames in Media Arts at Santralistanbul Museum, a show of artworks employing the use of large-scale digital and interactive media. He has written numerous articles including: Creativity and Connectivity; Alice in Wonderland; Art and Politics; and Data Driven Boredom, among others. He has taught at Bilgi University and Kadir Has University both in Istanbul and is currently Assistant Professor in Design at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. He runs his own design studio, PaganStudio in NYC.

    Andrew Demirjian is an interdisciplinary artist who creates alternative relationships between image, sound and text that challenge contemporary media conventions. He uses computer programming, surveillance, data gathering and motion tracking to twist perceptual relationships between the senses. The pieces take the form of interactive installations, generative poems, audiovisual performance and single channel videos. His work has been exhibited at The Museum of the Moving Image, Eyebeam, Rush Arts, the White Box gallery, The Newark Museum and many institutions internationally. The MacDowell Colony, Puffin Foundation, Artslink, Harvestworks and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are among some of the organizations that have supported his work. Andrew teaches theory and production courses in emerging media in the Film and Media Department at Hunter College.

    SERIES MODERATOR | ALEXANDRA KING
    Alexandra King is a multimedia journalist living in New York City. Currently, Alex works as a Producer/Reporter at United Nations Television in New York. Alex began her career in journalism in her local BBC newsroom in her native England, aged 16. She studied English Literature at University College London, becoming News Editor of London Student (Europe’s largest student newspaper) where she was twice shortlisted for the prestigious Guardian student media awards. She also began interning and freelancing for local newspapers, as well as working for BBC London, Sky News and Five News. A Masters degree in Journalism at Columbia University in New York City followed. In 2008, Alex won a Columbia fellowship for young broadcast journalists at United Nations Television, a broadcasting operation set up to provide people around the world who may not have access to objective factual news coverage with unbiased and accurate reporting. UN stories and raw footage from the front lines of global conflict and crisis are distributed rights-free to global broadcasters, as well as broadcast on the UN’s own TVchannel, Channel 150. In her first year, Alex helped cover the crisis in Libya, the conflict in Darfur and the humanitarian response to the tsunami in Japan. Since then, she has covered human rights abuses, conflict, women’s issues, international justice, climate change, and humanitarian crises. She has reported from four UN General Assembly Debates, interviewed numerous celebrities like Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams and Steve McQueen, and produced and reported from the field in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia. In addition, Alex has produced and co-produced a number of PSA’s, promos and official Secretary- General messages, designed to highlight pressing UN issues or events, everything from World Autism Awareness Day to Holocaust Remembrance Day. She also assists and advises other UN departments and offices on digital strategy and production, has conducted trainings in editing and shooting, and is frequently called on to help coach top UN officials and celebrities in on-camera delivery and voice overs. Her work has been featured on networks such as CNN International, MTV, NHK and Agence France Presse.

  • NJ MoCA Art Conversations: Sculpture Tour and Michael Malpass Film Screening

    The world of contemporary visual art is often intimidating, challenging, and seemingly unapproachable. To help break those perceptions and barriers, New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art will present “Art Conversations,” a series of three scholar-led panel talks that will provide context and insight into what defines contemporary art, its transformational trends, and its relevance and impact on society.

    This event will include a tour of the sculpture on campus including the new J. Seward Johnson pieces and the Michael Malpass Retrospective in Pollak Gallery. There will also be a screening of the new documentary about Michael Malpass titled “Michael Malpass – A Great Circle” created by Monmouth University Communication Students under the direction of Erin Fleming, Director of Production Services.

    We will meet at 7 p.m. in front of Wilson Hall to begin the tour. The documentary will be screened in Pollak Theatre at the conclusion of the tour.