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Art in Science

Pollak Gallery

The 2nd Biennial Art In Science juried exhibition will express and highlight the beauty of science – through images, drawings, and photos of natural forms and visualization of scientific, mathematic, and engineering processes based on the research and coursework of Monmouth University employees, students, and alumni. Images will reveal the elegance of science art in scientific results, observations, and failures.

New Jersey State Council on the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship Showcase

Joan and Robert Rechnitz Hall

This exhibit showcases the work of 2014-2015 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship winners in sculpture, crafts and photography. Fellowships are highly competitive awards to New Jersey artists in 12 different disciplines, based solely on artistic quality, and designed to help artists produce new work and advance their careers.
Fellowship Artists: Betty Beaumont, Jill Gower, Tyler Haughey,
Jan Huling, Jerry Hirniak, Johanna Inman, Alec Karros, Christina Labey,
Scott Pellnat, Edward Peters, Lisa Sanders, Roger Sayre, Karina Skvirsky,
Pamela Sunday, Christina Tenaglia and Wendel White

The Visual Arts Fellowship Showcase is a cosponsored program between the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Monmouth University Center for the Arts.

SUSAN AMONS: WILD SIDE Maine Monoprints

Rotary Ice House Gallery

Susan Amons lives on a rare and beautiful peninsula in southern Maine. The estuary forms the western boundary, and the ocean stretches out to the east. Every day, Susan observes unusual birds and animals living in this preserved pocket of wildlife habitat. Marsh hawks, eagles, ibis, geese, mink, and fisher cats, are some of the species included in her repertoire of study. In late summer, Susan camps in the solitude of the north woods. The lake supports it’s own unique selection of species including; salmon, trout, moose, otter, and loons. Susan loves to sit on a rock in the stream and paint.

Taylor 2

Pollak Theatre

Established in 1993, this six-member company brings Paul Taylor’s dances to venues of any size with all the artistry of the world renowned choreographer’s work – representing the wide range of athleticism, humor and emotion found in his work. In selecting repertoire for Taylor 2, Mr. Taylor chooses dances that span the broad spectrum of his career. Several of the dances performed by Taylor 2 have been re-worked from the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s version to enable the smaller ensemble of dancers to perform them.

$25; $35

Dracula Blood Drive

Anacon Hall, 2nd Floor, Student Center

In conjunction with our performance of LA Theatreworks’ Dracula on Feb. 11, we are co-hosting a blood drive with the Central Jersey Blood Center. Blood donors will receive half price tickets to the February 11 performance. To schedule an appointment sign up in the student center on January 27 and 28th from 12-5 at the information booth, call the Central Jersey Blood Center at 732.842.5750 ext 241 or 264 or visit http://bit.ly/22HgXPZ

National Theatre Live: Jane Eyre (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.
From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

$22

The Fifth Beatle: The Untold Story of the Jew Who Made the Beatles by Vivek J. Tiwary

Pollak Theatre

The Jewish Cultural Studies Program at Monmouth University presents a talk “The Fifth Beatle: The Untold Story of the Jew Who Made the Beatles” by Vivek J. Tiwary the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and the founder of multi-platform arts and entertainment company Tiwary Entertainment Group.

Vivek’s graphic novel The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story, based on the untold life story of Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, received worldwide critical acclaim and won a number of prestigious literary awards including the Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Reality-Based Work and two Harvey Awards including Best Original Graphic Novel. It is a Lambda Literary Finalist for Best LGBT Graphic Novel, an American Library Association Great Graphic Novel for Teens, and has been added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives Permanent Collection. The Fifth Beatle is now being adapted into a feature film that has secured unprecedented access to Beatles music. Vivek is writing its screenplay and will serve as a producer.

NJ MoCA Art Conversations: The Intersection of Technology and Contemporary Art

The Great Hall Auditorium

The world of contemporary visual art is often intimidating, challenging, and seemingly unapproachable. To help break those perceptions and barriers, New Jersey Museum of Contemporary Art will present “Art Conversations,” a series of three scholar-led panel talks that will provide context and insight into what defines contemporary art, its transformational trends, and its relevance and impact on society. The highly credentialed and charismatic United Nations
journalist Alexandra King will moderate conversations with art critics, collectors, curators, technology producers, and artists. This panel will focus on the influence and incorporation of breaking technologies on contemporary art. Panelists will include Zachary Kaplan, Atif Akin, and Andrew Demirjian