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Shadow LawnFood trucks, vendors and fun on Shadow Lawn!
Jody Joseph “4 Common Threads; One Heartstring”
Lauren K. Woods TheatreTickets on sale July 1. A rare, intimate performance by Jody Joseph celebrating the styles of Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, Carly Simon, and Bette Midler, with a featured performance as Jody herself.
$25; $50
Memorias – Geography of a Decade: Chile 1973-1983
Monmouth University LibraryExhibition of original serigraphs, posters and photos with important social, political and cultural relevance.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 Honoring Our Heritage Building Our Future September 15 – October 15 September 15 – October 15 Library Room 101 9 a.m. – 5 […]
Visiting Writers: The Breakbeat Poets
The Great Hall AuditoriumHip-Hop is the largest youth culture in the history of the planet rock. It has produced generations of artists who have revolutionized their genre(s) by applying the aesthetic innovations of the culture.
On Screen/in Person: Sweet Dreams
Pollak TheatreMade up of women from both sides of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Rwanda’s first and only all women’s drum troupe, Ingoma Nshya, offers a place of support, healing and reconciliation. When the group decides to partner with two young American entrepreneurs to open Rwanda’s first ever ice cream shop, these remarkable women embark on a journey of independence, peace and possibility. SWEET DREAMS interweaves heart-wrenching stories of tragedy with powerful examples of hope and resilience to present a moving portrait of a country in transition. There will be a Q&A with Co-Directors Lisa Fruchtman and Rob Fruchtman following the screening.
William Close and the Earth Harp Collective
Pollak TheatreWilliam Close and the Earth Harp Collective recently pushed the boundaries of the “performance experience” when they finished third on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent.” The group received massive praise and admiration from fans and all three judges. William Close is an installation artist and musician who has developed over 100 new types of musical instruments. He is the inventor of the majestic stringed instrument, The Earth Harp, the world’s largest stringed instrument.
$45; $55
TUESDAY NIGHT RECORD CLUB: NIRVANA’S Nevermind
Lauren K. Woods TheatreIt’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in
technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps
and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and iTunes
is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together
with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights in Woods Theatre to
discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album
beforehand and then come prepared to discuss…there will be special
guest moderators and panelists at each event! This discussion will feature NIRVANA’S Nevermind. This event is free but registration is required. Panelists for this event include: Aaron Furgason, Chair, Monmouth University’s Department of Communication & Kim Zide Davis- Manager for the band Pantera, Rich Robinson- Program Director/ On-air Personality 90.5 The Night; and the estate of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott.
Art and Oceans: A Discussion About Coastal Environments
The Great Hall AuditoriumJoin us for a panel with artists Lucy Kalian, Mark Ludak, and Ira Wagner. Moderated by Urban Coast Institute Director, Tony MacDonald, the artists will discuss the coastal environments they depict in their artwork and the issues surrounding them.