The History and Performance Practices of the Negro Spiritual

Virtual Event

In advance of our 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration on Saturday, May 10th, join us for a free, virtual program with Dr. LaToya Lain on the history and performance practices of the Negro Spiritual on Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm. Spirituals, folk songs originating from the enslaved African community, were vehicles […]

Tracks II: The Lost Albums Listening Session

Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Avenue, W. Long Branch, NJ, United States

Join the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for an advance listen to selections from Tracks II: The Lost Albums on Thursday, June 26th at 7pm at the Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University.  The event is free and open to the public.  Advance Registration is required. The session will be curated and moderated by radio personalities Tom Cunningham […]

Tuesday Night Record Club – Crowded House “Crowded House”

Great Hall 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States

It’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 to discuss […]

Sinners of the Pine Barrens Talk with Pine Barrens Historian Paulie Wenger

Virtual Event

Music plays a haunting role in Ryan Coogler’s 2025 horror hit Sinners, where sound serves as a conduit not just to the divine, but to something far darker. But long before the film’s release, the Pine Barrens of New Jersey had its own tale of supernatural music. In this talk, Pine Barrens historian Paulie Wenger […]

Tuesday Night Record Club – Jeff Buckley “Grace”

Great Hall 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States

It’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 to discuss […]

Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening

The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center 577 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ, United States

LONG BRANCH - The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present a special exhibition in collaboration with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. This exhibit honors Bruce Springsteen by spotlighting his formative years in Long Branch and the local roots of his iconic album “Born to […]

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