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ART+AUTISM

Pollak Gallery

Presented in partnership with Autism Speaks New Jersey, this juried exhibition opening at the beginning of Autism Awareness Month will showcase the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and initiate a conversation about the unique power of art in the autism community. Each piece of work will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. The opening reception will be presented in conjunction with the Bravo Amici benefit concert for Autism Speaks on April 2

Light it up Blue

The Great Hall

Each April 2nd, Autism Speaks celebrates the start of its signature campaign, Light It Up Blue ,
along with the international autism community in recognition of UN sanctioned World Autism
Awareness Day and April, World Autism Month . Thousands of iconic landmarks and buildings join the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities around the world to “light
blue” in support of people living with autism. Monmouth University will be joining the campaign lighting dramatically lighting up the Monmouth Library and Wilson Hall for the entire month of April.

Sweeney Todd

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

Third annual student-produced musical featuring a celebration of student performers and designers. Evening Performances – 8:00 pm /Saturday Matinee 2:00. April 14, 15, 17, 2017. Tickets available at the door or by contacting: boomroastedproductionsmu@gmail.com

$5

On Screen/in Person: States of Grace

Pollak Theatre

States of Grace intimately captures the transformation of a revered physician, pioneering AIDS specialist Dr. Grace Dammann, and her family in the wake of a life-changing accident. After seven weeks in a coma and a dozen surgeries, Grace miraculously awakened with her cognitive abilities intact, though her body was left shattered. The film follows her return home to the Buddhist community where she and her partner Nancy “Fu” Schroeder live with their teenage daughter Sabrina in this inspiring portrait of devotion, trust, and resilience. There will be a Q&A with director Mark Lipman following the screening.

Monmouth Lecture Series: Yvonne Thornton M.D. ’69

Edison Science Hall Multipurpose Room 201

Presented by The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones Yvonne Thornton M.D. ‘69 Double Board-Certified Specialist in […]

CLASSICAL FUN

The Great Hall

A joyous program of music by some of the greatest composers of all time –
Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Wagner, and others.

Karaoke 
For A Cause

Pollak Theatre

Join the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta for Karaoke for a Cause, a talent competition where individuals will sing karaoke songs or original songs of their own to raise funds in support of Autism Speaks. Alpha Xi Delta formed a philanthropic partnership with Autism Speaks in 2009, and since has has proudly raised more than $5,000,000 collectively through their national college chapters and alumnae associations for the cause.

$7 (at the door)

Blue Hawk Records: Album Release show

Residential Quad

Blue Hawk Records, Monmouth University’s student-run record label, will be releasing its 10th studio record featuring students from Monmouth University. The showcase will be free and held at the Resident Quad.

Exploration and Discovery – Dance

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

Join us for an exploratory evening of dance featuring choreography developed and created by students in the Spring 2017 Choreography class. Additional works by members of the Department of Music and Theater will also be showcased.