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SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriters in the '70s
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: September 3\, 10\, 17\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nEmerging in the late 1960s\, the singer/songwriter movement changed popular music in that it introduced deeply personal topics set in sparse arrangements.  The singer merged with the composer\, transforming into a storyteller who revealed emotions concerning love\, loss\, confusion\, and sensitivity.  Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor\, and Cat Stevens represent just a few examples in the genre.  However\, its origins date back to the early 1950s and derive from genres such as folk and country. \n\n\nPart one of this two-part course will closely examine the beginnings of the singer/songwriter movement\, demonstrating how country artists such as Hank Williams\, Sr. set the template for confessional lyric writing.  Bob Dylan transformed folk music by shifting from protest to the personal\, with albums such as Bringing It All Back Home (1965) exploring themes concerning heartbreak and turmoil.  Early artists such as Taylor\, Laura Nyro\, and Leonard Cohen forged the sound\, which would become a dominant force in the 1970s. \n\n\nMultimedia presentations and discussions will study the origins of the genre\, previewing the height of the movement.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singer-songwriters-in-the-70s/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T132201Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nIntroduction to 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! \n\n\nThis 3-session virtual course will be taught by Mike Farragher (’88)\, author of several books.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/creative-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T211846Z
CREATED:20260624T195436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T211846Z
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SUMMARY:Springsteen and Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 15 and 22\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historian Carlee Migliorisi as she takes listeners on a guided tour of the many connections between Bruce Springsteen and the City of Long Branch\, New Jersey.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/springsteen-and-long-branch/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T174131Z
CREATED:20260622T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T174131Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Queen
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-queen/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T201816Z
CREATED:20260820T190244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T201816Z
UID:40810123262-1793820600-1793827800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Beatles' Revolver
DESCRIPTION:The Beatles’ Revolver proved to be a crucial artistic leap in the band’s career and sound\, forever altering what was possible within pop music and the concept of the album overall. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of this landmark release\, this course will explore the personal\, cultural\, and sonic landscapes that shaped the record\, from the new sights and sounds The Beatles were consuming\, through the impact upon their writing\, their peers\, and the music world thereafter.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-beatles-revolver-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T132749Z
CREATED:20260630T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T132749Z
UID:40810122744-1794425400-1795035600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Producing the Beatles
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: November 11 and 18\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nBased 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. \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/producing-the-beatles-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T132243Z
CREATED:20260622T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T132243Z
UID:40810122701-1796326200-1797541200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriters in the '70s\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: December 3\, 10\, 17\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nWhen 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? \n\n\nThrough 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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singer-songwriters-in-the-70s-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181145Z
CREATED:20260623T132104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181145Z
UID:40810122569-1797363000-1797370200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-john-lennon-plastic-ono-band/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/Adult-Ed-Graphics.004.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T181400Z
CREATED:20260623T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T181400Z
UID:40810122572-1800387000-1800394200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Who's Next
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-whos-next/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Current Student,Faculty,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T201646Z
CREATED:20260623T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201646Z
UID:40810122704-1802374200-1803589200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:I Want My MTV!\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: February 11\, 18\, 25\, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nOn 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. \n\n\nPart 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. \n\n\nMultimedia presentations and discussions will trace the journey from the earliest soundies to August 1\, 1981: the beginning of a new musical revolution.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-i-want-my-mtv-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T193556Z
CREATED:20260630T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T193556Z
UID:40810122737-1804188600-1805403600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Creative Writing (Advanced)
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: March 4\, 11\, 18\, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nCreative 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! \n\n\nThis 3-session virtual course will be taught by Mike Farragher (’88)\, author of several books. \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/creative-writing-advanced-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T202653Z
CREATED:20260623T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T202653Z
UID:40810122573-1805225400-1805232600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Fulfillingness' First Finale
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-fulfillingness-first-finale/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/Adult-Ed-Graphics.001.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T212058Z
CREATED:20260624T201329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T212058Z
UID:40810122714-1806003000-1806613200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Beatle Wives
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: March 25\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historian Carlee Migliorisi as she takes listeners on a guided tour through the Beatles’ most personal influences: their wives!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/beatle-wives/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/BeatlesWives.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T150348Z
CREATED:20260630T184925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150348Z
UID:40810122743-1807212600-1807822800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Podcasting for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: April 8\, 15\, 2027 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nIn this two-session virtual course taught by Robert Rodriguez\, students will learn how to produce a podcast from the planning stage to the final upload. The two sessions will focus on developing a concept\, basic recording technology\, post-production and launching onto Apple & Spotify. No previous podcasting experience is required. \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/podcasting-for-beginners-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/Adult-Ed-Graphics.046.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T203814Z
CREATED:20260623T162703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T203814Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Graceland
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-graceland/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/Adult-Ed-Graphics.005.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T193644Z
CREATED:20260624T193644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T193644Z
UID:40810122713-1811273400-1811278800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Jaws!
DESCRIPTION:Join pop culture historian Carlee Migliorisi as she takes listeners on a guided tour of the history of Jaws\, the novel\, the summer blockbuster\, and the true story.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/jaws/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/06/Adult-Ed-Graphics.014.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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