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Laurence Juber

The Great Hall Auditorium

Fusing folk, jazz, pop and classical styles, Two-time GRAMMY winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. Lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings, Juber is a world-class guitar virtuoso solo artist, composer and arranger. Laurence Juber has released 18 critically acclaimed solo albums, including Guitarist and PCH. His solo CD, Pop Goes Guitar, includes the arrangement of Stand By Me that was heard nationally in the ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ commercial. His last release, Wooden Horses, showcases LJ’s compositions for solo guitar, and his latest CD is LJ Plays The Beatles Vol.2, a follow-up to Vol 1 which is one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s’ all-time Top Ten acoustic albums. Juber is featured on the CD Poppin’ Guitars, a tribute to the music of the Sherman Brothers, and can be seen in the documentary film, The Brothers, about those celebrated Disney composers. Performance will be followed by a followed by Q&A from Monmouth’s Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Kenneth Womack.

$28; $35 (Gold Circle)

Met Opera: Madama Butterfly (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

$23

Acafest 2016

Pollak Theatre

Hosted by the Monmouth University Sea Sharps. Join us April 2, for the a cappella concert of the year. With the help of the brothers from AKPSI, a portion of proceeds will benefit Habit for Humanity.

$3 for MU students; $5 for General Admission

Please Come Donate Blood on Tuesday, April 5

Monmouth University needs your help! Please come donate blood on Tuesday, April 5 in Anacon! Please use the available link to schedule your appointment time to avoid waiting. Or you can contact Leigh Wilkins by phone at 732-842-5750 x 270 or by email at lwilkins@cjbcblood.org. Appointments are now being honored in an effort to improve […]

ART NOW: Eric Barry Drasin and Phillip David Stearns

The Great Hall

Eric Barry Drasin is a Brooklyn-based artist, musician and curator working at the intersection of digital media, performance and installation. Phillip David Stearns is also based in Brooklyn. His work is centered on the use of electronic technologies and electronic media to explore dynamic relationships between ideas and material. Eric and Phil will give a joint artist lecture as well as lead a demonstration of their tools and techniques.

World Cinema Series: Tangerines

Pollak Theatre

Zaza Urushadze’s “Tangerines” (2013) (not rated).War in Georgia, Apkhazeti region in 1990. An Estonian man Ivo has stayed behind to harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo is forced to take him in.

CANCELLED- Student Recital: Margaret Lymberis

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

CANCELLED- Margaret Lymberis, Music Major, will be holding her Senior Recital at the Woods Theatre on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. She will be featured on voice. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Made in Monmouth

MAC At Monmouth

Fifth Annual Made in Monmouth Expo presenting products made in Monmouth County on display and for sale.

Borealis Wind Quintet and The Monmouth Winds

Pollak Theatre

The Borealis Wind Quintet, like the Spectacular Aurora Borealis, displays a brilliant array of sparkling color and magic in the music they perform. Nominated for a Grammy in 2006, they are without question the major wind quintet of our time. Their warm yet commanding stage presence, combined with great music, always captivates the audience. Engaging and delightful, the Borealis brings a fresh sound and an exciting program to each performance. They are recognized for their fundamental contributions to the wind quintet literature with their many commissions, recordings, and editions of rare and traditional music.

$22; $32; $42 Student TIckets half price ($11 or $16)