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 […]

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 […]

Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening Reception

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 […]

“Tramps Like Us” Film Premiere

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

“Tramps Like Us” Documentary to Premiere at Monmouth University August 24th Global Story of Bruce Springsteen Fans Comes Home to the Jersey Shore. West Long Branch, NJ — Tramps Like Us, the new and highly anticipated feature-length documentary exploring the global Springsteen fan community, will hold its world premiere on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Pollak […]

$30

Born to Run – A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert

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

This special event will bring together an incredible lineup of Jersey Shore favorites, including Vini Lopez, Williams Honor, Pat Roddy, Jake Thistle, Pat Guadagno, Richie Blackwell, and special featured performers. Many of these artists have graced past celebrations for “Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ” and “The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle”, continuing […]

$25

An Evening with Thom Zimny: The Making of “Born to Run” Featuring Rare Footage

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

A special viewing of rare footage from the making of Born to Run and from Springsteen’s 1975 Born to Run tour, hosted by filmmaker Thom Zimny with special guest, Max Weinberg.  This viewing will be the evening of Friday, September 5, at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Tickets are $50.

$50

Main Event: “Born to Run” 50th Anniversary Symposium

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

The Main Event is a full-day symposium that will take place on Saturday, September 6 in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. The symposium will feature panels, presentations, and interviews with members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, as well as with journalists and historians, music industry legends, and special guests. Tickets are $150. View the official […]

$150

Walking Tours: Visit the Home Where Bruce Springsteen Wrote “Born to Run”

West End Park 607 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch, NJ, United States

Walking tours of the West End section of Long Branch, where Springsteen lived in 1974 and 1975 when he wrote the songs that comprise Born to Run.  The September 7 tours, which include the chance to view Springsteen’s rented West End cottage, will take place at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are $40. 11am Tickets – Purchase Your […]

$40

Academic Conference: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” at 50

Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue, W. Long Branch, NJ, United States

The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music and the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences will be hosting an academic conference devoted to the life, work, and influence of “The Boss” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark Born to Run album’s 1975 release. Tickets are $100. View the official […]

$100

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