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World Cinema Series: A Woman in Berlin
Pollak TheatreMax Faberbock’s “A Woman in Berlin” (Unrated) A woman tries to survive the invasion of Berlin by the Soviet troops during the last days of World War II.
POSTPONED: Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely
Pollak TheatreThis event has been postponed until further notice. Daughter of Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Toshi Reagon is a one-woman celebration of all that’s dynamic, progressive and uplifting in American music. This versatile singer-songwriter has moved audiences of all kinds with her big-hearted, hold-nothing-back approach to rock, blues, R&B, country, folk, spirituals and funk. The New York Times described her blend as “…a love of mixing things up… vocal style ranges from a dirty blues moan to a gospel shout to an ethereal croon.” Leading her renowned band–BIGLovely, launched in 1996–she instantly connects, inspires and empowers. Reagon has collaborated with top innovators in music field including Lenny Kravitz, Elvis Costello, Ani DiFranco, Pete Seeger, Dar Williams, Lizz Wright, Me’shell Ndegéocello and Marc Anthony Thompson (aka Chocolate Genius). There will be a post-show discussion with Toshi Reagon free to all ticket holders.
$25; $35; 50 Gold Circle
Graduate Information Session
The Great Hall -104This Information Session will cover all Graduate Programs offered at the University.
Willie Nile and Anthony D’Amato join Songwriters By The Sea
Lauren K. Woods TheatreSongwriters By The Sea hosts, and accomplished New Jersey songwriters, Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla, bring their popular songwriters series to the historic Lauren K. Woods Theater. This show features the tireless touring Greenwich Village troubadour, Willie Nile and breakthrough artist Anthony D’Amato. Monmouth University Blue Hawk Records’ artists Natalie Zeller and Brittany Cannarozzi will open the show. Included with the ticket price is a reception, sponsored by the Leon Hess Business School, before the show at 7 p.m.
$25 (includes preshow reception)
Met Opera: LA DONNA DEL LAGO Encore (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatreNew Production Bel canto superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott.
$23.00
National Theatre of London: Behind the Beautiful Forevers (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatrePulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.
$22
Nine for IX: Let Them Wear Towels
Pollak TheatreA look at how women sports reporters, Lisa Olson, Melissa Ludtke, Claire Smith, Lesley Visser, and Jane Gross fought to be accepted, regardless of gender, and create a harassment-free work environment. Nine for IX is a series of documentary films which originally aired on ESPN celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Four of the episodes will be screened during the year.
2015 Black Maria Film Festival
Pollak TheatreFrom the world-renowned Black Maria Film Festival, the Department of Communication presents a screening of highly-recognized and award-winning short films, spanning across several genres and topics. Introduction and post-screening discussion to be held by Specialist Professor Matthew Lawrence.