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Michael Malpass: Renaissance Man

DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall

Through the alchemy of welding and traditional blacksmithing, Michael Malpass commanded steel, bronze, copper, and brass with a sculptor’s precision. He elevated these industrial remnants, liberating them from their utilitarian past, and reimagined them as vibrant works of art— imbuing them with new life and meaning.

Free and open to the Public

Ocean Bodies, A Solo Exhibit by Kimberly Callas

Rotary Ice House Gallery

Monmouth University’s Ice House Gallery presents Ocean Bodies, a powerful solo exhibition by multimedia artist Kimberly Callas. The exhibition will open on February 6, 2025, with an evening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and will run through April 4, 2025. Ocean Bodies offers an immersive exploration of humanity’s interconnectedness with the ocean, drawing on symbols, archetypes, and ecological narratives to invite contemplation and action.

Free and open to the public

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Pollak Theatre

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

$23 (Adult),  $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)

The Look of Silence

Pollak Theatre

An Indonesian man with a communist background named Ramli was brutally murdered when the “Communist” purge occurred in 1965. His remaining family members lived in fear and silence until the making of this documentary. Adi, a brother of his, decided to revisit the horrific incident and visited the men who were responsible for the killings and one survivor of the purge. These meetings uncovered sadistic details of the murders and exposed raw emotions and reactions of the killers’ family members about what happened in the past – much to Adi’s disappointment

Free and open to the public

Roxey Ballet’s Journey Back to the 80s

Pollak Theatre

Roxey Ballet’s Journey Back to 80s is a pop/rock music and dance extravaganza featuring top hits from the 80s like: features songs including Flashdance, Jenny Jenny, Tainted Love, Walk Like an Egyptian, Billy Jean, Like A Prayer, Footloose, and many more! Phenomenal choreography and dancing by Roxey Ballet will take the audience back to the era of rock ‘n roll, shoulder pads and iconic music and have them to on their feet, singing and dancing in the aisles!

Tickets starting at $50

Dusty Springfield, Dusty in Memphis

The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States

It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Dusty Springfield, Dusty in Memphis.

Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The Importance of being Earnest

Pollak Theatre

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
 While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

$23 (adult); $21 (senior); $10 (child); $5 (MU student)
Event Series Singin’ in the Rain

Singin’ in the Rain

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)

$20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors, Alumni), $10 (Child, Non-MU Student), FREE (MU Employees, Students)
Event Series Singin’ in the Rain

Singin’ in the Rain

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)

$20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors, Alumni), $10 (Child, Non-MU Student), FREE (MU Employees, Students)
Event Series Singin’ in the Rain

Singin’ in the Rain

Lauren K Woods Theatre 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)

$20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors, Alumni), $10 (Child, Non-MU Student), FREE (MU Employees, Students)