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  • The Lord of the Rings

    The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings in Long Branch. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!

    🏰 There’s no strict dress code, but guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of Middle-earth— Dress as your favorite character or let the magic of the films inspire your look.

    Program- Top hits from The Lord of the Rings trilogy

    The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring, Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All, Concerning Hobbits, Amon Hen, The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. “In Dreams”)

    The Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers: Foundations of Stone, The Riders of Rohan, Evenstar, Gollum’s Song

    The Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King: Minas Tirith (feat. Ben Del Maestro), The Ride of the Rohirrim, The Black Gate Opens (feat. Sir James Galway), The Return of the King First, The Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway), Into the West

  • Blue Hawk Records Album Release Show: “Down to Earth”

    Live Music, Food, Prizes, and More!

    Blue Hawk Records, Monmouth University’s student-run record label, is releasing their 26th regular semester compilation album on Friday, December 5. This is another great record with five new original tracks by students from across the university. The diverse collection of songs is spirited, well-crafted, and is sure to be at the top of your playlist. The work by this semester’s Record Label Strategies class team has been phenomenal.

    To celebrate the release of Blue Hawk Records vol. 26 Down To Earth, BHR is hosting a release party, and you’re invited!

    The students involved in the Fall 2025 Record Label Strategies class and the BHR organization would love for you to join them as they present their work, including Q&A with artists, live performances, food and giveaways.

    Be sure to register for amazing prizes from our main sponsor: Clarizio Music Center and others!

    Register for the Event
    Pre-Save the Album

    Down To Earth will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday, December 5.

    Special thanks to all of our sponsors, and our distribution partner, Vydia.

  • Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

    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 works such as The Four Seasons and Thaïs: Méditation.

  • Best of Bridgerton on Strings

    Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Pollak Theatre. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland’s ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Ready to make amazing memories? Get your tickets today!

  • 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

    Candlelight Concerts were 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.

    Featuring works from the 90s Hip Hop genre, Candlelight Concerts allow audiences to connect with the most iconic pieces of the greatest composers and listen to the top hits of well-known artists in a different way. The string quartet has a tentative program that includes Killing Me Softly, Can I Kick It, Gin and Juice, Hypnotize and many more!

  • Chrystin Ondersma: “Dignity Not Debt”

    Dignity Not Debt: An Abolitionist Approach to Economic Justice. By Chrystin Ondersma

    Rutgers Law School professor Chrystin Ondersma is giving a presentation on her new book “Dignity Not Debt” on Wednesday, October 29, sponsored by the Greenbaum/Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate, the Monmouth University Debate Team, and the Monmouth University Pre-Law Club.

    Food and drinks available before the presentation outside Pozycki Hall 115. Presentation starts at 3 p.m. and will end by 4:15 p.m. No need to RSVP.

  • Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    Candlelight Concerts were 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. Featuring works from Fleetwood Mac, Candlelight Concerts allow audiences to connect with the most iconic pieces of the greatest composers and listen to the top hits of well-known artists in a different way.

    The string quartet has a tentative program that includes Rhiannon, Gypsy, Landslide, Don’t Stop, and many more!

  • Dennis McNett and Ben Venom: Double Trouble

    Monmouth University, Department of Art & Design, in collaboration with Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park is pleased to present Double Trouble, a groundbreaking exhibition uniting the strong works of Dennis McNett (Wolfbat) and Ben Venom. McNett’s large-scale wood carvings and intricate prints stand in powerful dialogue with Venom’s punk-infused quilts and textile works. These boundary-pushing artists transform traditional techniques into bold cultural statements that challenge, provoke, and inspire.

    Exhibition runs through December 18th, 2025, this exhibition showcases the artists’ individual works that explore the intersection of punk culture, environmental sustainability, and traditional craft, showing a commitment to DIY ethos and techniques.

    Join us for a lecture with Dennis McNett in the Great Hall Auditorium from 4:00–5:00 PM, followed by an Artist Reception on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Ice House Gallery.

    Dennis McNett

    https://www.wolfbat.com/

    Ben Venom

    https://www.benvenom.com/

  • The Stephen B. Siegel Lecture Series: The Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Development along New Jersey’s Coast

    Presented by the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University and in partnership with the Urban Coast Institute.

    Light Refreshments: 5 p.m.

    Lecture: 6 p.m.

    Admission is free, but seating is limited: we suggest registering your attendance.

  • Trivia Night @ Icarus Brewing

    Wednesday, Nov. 12
    Free Event
    Icarus Brewing—2045 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724

    Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
    Trivia: 6:30 p.m.

    Icarus Brewing

    Gather your crew and head to Icarus Brewing for a lively night of trivia, craft brews and good vibes! Reconnect, compete, and reminisce as you test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of laughs, prizes, and Hawk Pride!