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Women in Music

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring stories and invaluable advice from some of the most successful women in the music industry. From musicians and media personalities to business owners, our panelists will share their personal experiences and insights on how to advance in the music industry as a female in 2023.

Free and open to the public, registration requested but not required

What Remains: Ghost Forests, What We Have Lost and Gained.

Edison Atrium – Room 201

Pedram Daneshgar, Ph.D. Climate change induced sea level rise and storm related flooding events have had a dramatic effect on the coastal ecosystems of New Jersey. Salt water intrusion into […]

The Kinks’ Are the Village Green Preservation Society

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 The Kinks’ Are the Village Green Preservation Society.

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

Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? by Victoria Reis

Pollak Theatre

rator Victoria Reis, Founder & Artistic Director of Transformer Arts Organization, will highlight innovative contemporary platforms artists and arts organizations have initiated nationally to develop, create, and present art. Showcasing a range of visual art practices, including performative, experiential, social, and pedagogical, Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? investigates current and future models of art organizing.

Free and open to the public.

T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land

Virtual

Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack, each month we’ll explore a different novel. All you have to do is Zoom in and join the discussion! This month’s novel is T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land

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

It’s Time To Talk Sync

Virtual

Are you a music enthusiast who’s always been curious about the behind-the-scenes workings of sync and music licensing? Look no further! Our virtual panel brings together a dynamic group of industry experts who will share their insights, experiences, and tips on navigating the complex world of sync and music licensing. This virtual panel is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the intersection of music and visual media.

Free and open to the public. Please register to receive zoom link.

Alumni Speaker Series with Oscar Sanchez ’13

Live Over Zoom

As an early career recruiter for one of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies, NBCUniversal, Oscar reviews over 15,000 resumes annually. In this session, he will review resume formatting […]

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Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll, Part IV

Virtual

This three-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores the question – just what is rock?
Rock’s roots extend far beyond America, with sounds from various countries encompassing the building blocks of the genre. This course provides an overview of some of the cultures and traditions that contributed to the melting pot that is rock music. Africa, Cuba, Italy, and Mexico are among the places visited on this three-week musical tour. In addition to multimedia presentations, class discussion and activities will enable attendees to identify elements of these cultures in rock and roll.

$50 (for three sessions)

Ecological Restoration Project for the Climate Crisis

Van Court Park

Many people feel helpless in the face of the climate crisis, but there are many solutions. One solution that is well within the power of most people is strengthening the […]