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When Textiles Talk. A Quilting Exhibit

Pollak Gallery

This juried exhibition includes quilts from members of Rebecca’s Reel Quilt Guild in Middletown and the Beach Plum Quiltmakers of Ocean County. Historically, quilts have been made to convey emotions, record events and to evoke memories; to greet or say good-bye; to sell or raffle for charity; to celebrate, to commemorate or to comfort. The need to communicate requires quilters to express themselves for the same various reasons as other artists. Each quilt in this exhibit is accompanied by a story card explaining the artist’s vision or motivation. Opening Reception: Aug 1 | 5 – 7 PM

Met Opera: The Merry Widow (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new hit staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman. This dazzling production takes place in an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Sir Andrew Davis conducts.

$18

Cabaret for LIfe presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe

Pollak Theatre

Cabaret for LIfe presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe directed and choreographed by Jose de las Cuesta and musical direction by Corey Everly.

$32 (adult), $28 (seniors), $22 (students) PLUS APPLICABLE FEES

Met Opera: Aida (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

The Met’s spectacular production of Verdi’s Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida, the enslaved Ethiopian princess in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by Roberto Alagna. Olga Borodina is her rival, Amneris. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.

$18

School of Education New Faculty Welcome

McAllan Hall

Luncheon will be held to introduce new faculty members to the School of Education faculty, staff, and administrators.