Born to Run at 50: Photographs by Eric Meola

Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ, United States

This exciting new exhibit celebrates the photography of Eric Meola, whose iconic photo of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons graces the Born to Run album cover.  The free exhibit will be open to the public in Monmouth University’s Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery from Friday, September 5 through December 18, 2025. See gallery hours and more here.

Tuesday Night Record Club – The Beatles “Rubber Soul”

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 […]

Conversations with our Curator featuring John Morrison

Virtual Event

Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration: Unofficial & Unauthorized  Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lr9iuTVBSLqBiG0Gn9e2OA     In the unofficial and unauthorized Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration, music journalist John Morrison delves into the band’s origins—from their beginning in high school and their earliest influences—to their biggest successes in the ’80s and ’90s, to their continued achievements today and the lasting legacy they’ve left in […]

Tuesday Night Record Club – The Band “Music from Big Pink”

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

This event will feature The Band, Music from Big Pink 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 […]

Conversations with Our Curator – Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo’s Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 (2023) with Chris Payne

Virtual Event

Where Are Your Boys Tonight?: The Oral History of Emo’s Mainstream Explosion 1999-2008 (2023) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/_MW-mZbJRjuY7XKXjAlnCA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Tuesday Night Record Club – Stevie Wonder “Talking Book”

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

This event will feature Stevie Wonder, Talking Book 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 […]

Conversations with Our Curator – Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King (2025) with Preston Lauterbach

Virtual Event

Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/lIZkIguaTy2IS7xm7UZTXQ "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Conversations with Our Curator – Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024) with Ann Powers

Virtual Event

Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell (2024) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FIuOvvvRZecPcDyRZ3Stw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Tuesday Night Record Club – Tom Petty “Damn the Torpedoes”

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

This event will feature Tom Petty, Damn the Torpedoes 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 […]

Conversations with Our Curator – Last Waltz: The Full Story of The Band (2025) with Craig Harris

Virtual Event

Last Waltz: The Full Story of The Band (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/4OH9FBLIS4Sn0Ef7DHOzzw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Tuesday Night Record Club – David Bowie “Hunky Dory”

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

This event will feature David Bowie, Hunky Dory. 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 […]

Conversations with Our Curator – A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John (2026) with Matthew Hild

Virtual Event

A Little More Love: The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John (2026) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nw-rUjAOQ8iIuGBGK8DMdA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Conversations with Our Curator – Springsteen Fandom: “A Lifetime Conversation” (2026) with Nicolas Pethes

Virtual Event

Springsteen Fandom: “A Lifetime Conversation” (2026) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/vUrcDb9dRVSOW4RpzY0ynA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Conversations with Our Curator – Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital (2024) with David Browne

Virtual Event

Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capital (2024) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ieN64qLnRRmpoKAwEZXNLw "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Conversations with Our Curator – Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run (2025) with Peter Ames Carlin

Virtual Event

Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/1EI9qSmhRSC9SxC3rreoCA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

Conversations with Our Curator – Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, and the Art of Rock Promotion (2025) with Paul Rappaport

Virtual Event

Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, and the Art of Rock Promotion (2025) Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/BFUkN2syRVmtEFKoWt1EbA "Conversations with our Curator" is a free, monthly web series featuring BSACAM Director of Curatorial Affairs, Melissa Ziobro, in conversation with researchers and writers exploring new perspectives in American music history. Audience Q&A welcome. 

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