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Artivism

Pollak Gallery

As a universal language, the arts have always been an effective tool for addressing social issues. Artivism or “activist art” is a form of social protest that explores cultural and political concerns. However, it is much more than just an innovative tactic, Artivism involves an entire practice that attempts to inspire positive change in society. This juried exhibition will feature works of art that employ spectacle, symbolism and collective participation to fight for issues of social justice including racial discrimination, gender equality, fair labor practices, human rights and more.

Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town: An International Symposium

Join us for the inaugural academic conference sponsored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. Convened on the beautiful campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the conference will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 classic album Darkness on the Edge of Town. Pre-conference activities will commence on Thursday, April 12th, and conclude on the afternoon of Sunday, April 15th. The conference will welcome an international roster of participants, as well as a host of keynote speakers and musical acts celebrating the life and times of the Jersey Shore and popular music.

MU Players present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

Tickets for all performances of the MU Player’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are SOLD OUT! Fourth annual student produced musical. A celebration of student performers and designers all presented on the Woods Theatre stage.

$10 (General); $5 (MU students)

Giselle

Pollak Theatre

When Giselle learns that her beloved Albrecht is promised to another woman, she dies of a broken heart in his arms. While Albrecht grieves, she returns from the dead as a Wili, a vengeful spirit meant to make unfaithful men dance until death…

Prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova personifies this ultimate ballerina role in the classical repertoire, alongside the sensational Sergei Polunin as Albrecht, in this chilling, yet luminous ballet that continues to captivate audiences for over 150 years at the Bolshoi.

$23

CLASSICAL FUN

The Great Hall Auditorium

A joyous program of music by some of the greatest composers of all time presented by the Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra. This spring concert also features music for chamber ensembles from within the orchestra-solos, duos, trios and quintets.

eDNA: A Forensic Approach to Fish Detection

Club Dining, Magill Commons

Monmouth and Rockefeller universities are pioneering a marine life detection technique that holds the promise of being less expensive, more humane and more revealing than other longstanding scientific methods. Faculty […]

Spring 2018 Dance Concert – Artists Rising

Lauren K. Woods Theatre

In collaboration with Student Scholarship Week, artists from the Spring Choreography Class will present their original works that they have spent the semester creating. Performances will also feature the choreographic explorations of the studio dance course and original works by faculty members. Join us to see dance artists rising at Monmouth University.

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

The Great Hall

Enjoy an evening of music performances, by Monmouth University Choirs and soloists, in the magisterial space of Wilson Hall, Monmouth University. Come join us for a celebration of the rich tapestry of choral music in all its magnificence.

Senior Recital: Eva Michaylin

The Great Hall Auditorium

Eva Michaylin, a music industry major, will be performing her senior recital on Saturday, April 21st 2018 at Wilson Hall beginning at 7:00PM. She will be performing a variety of vocal selections including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Original Works and Musical Theatre. Light refreshments will be provided. All are invited.

Doo Wop Explosion III “A Celebration of Acapella Harmony”

Pollak Theatre

For the third year in a row, our celebration of doo wop acapella harmony returns to Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Born on the street corners of urban America, rhythm & blues and doo wop singing reached its peak in the 1950’s, and still has a strong following today. While doo wop singing began as an African American art form, by the late 1950’s it was enjoyed by singers of all races. Doo wop harmony in its purist form is acapella (without instruments or musical tracks).

$25, $40, $55 (Gold Circle)