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SUMMARY:Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History at Grammy Museum Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:Following its February debut at the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin\, Texas\, Music America: Iconic Objects From America’s Music History will open to the public at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi on Friday\, Sept. 20. With close to 100 objects representing the best of American music\, the exhibit – curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) at Monmouth University in West Long Branch\, NJ – tells the story of how music has informed\, interpreted\, and inspired our national identity since it was founded nearly two-and-a-half centuries ago. This exhibit is made possible by Visit Mississippi and Mississippi Humanities Council with additional support from Ergon\, Inc. and South Delta Planning and Development District. The education programs for this exhibit are made possible by the Maddox Foundation.\n“Music has been deeply engrained in the fabric of American history since the nation was founded almost 250 years ago\,” said Emily Havens\, Executive Director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi.\n“The Music America exhibit helps tell the complex story of American music by featuring objects from artists of all genres\, including those who put music from the Delta on the map. Together\, these artists and the songs they’ve made describe our national soundtrack. From rock and roll and country\, to the blues\, jazz\, and other genres\, visitors will learn how music has shaped and interpreted our national identity.” \n“In curating this exhibit\, we didn’t just want to focus on the history of rock and roll in America\, or country\, or blues\, we wanted to tell the story of how all of these genres together have shaped our identity as a nation\,” said Robert Santelli\, BSACAM Executive Director. “With the Delta being at the heart of so much music history\, we are thrilled to be bringing the Music America exhibit to the GRAMMY Museum in Mississippi. There are so many stories to be told\, specifically from Delta musicians alone\, and we can’t wait to share those with visitors to Cleveland.”\nOn display through April 13\, 2025\, the exhibit will feature iconic objects from artists such as Lead Belly\, Sam Cooke\, Bob Dylan\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Jimi Hendrix\, Billie Holiday\, Buddy Holly\, Whitney Houston\, B.B. King\, Elvis Presley\, and Frank Sinatra. Specific artifacts on display will include: Late 18th century hymnalEdison Standard PhonographSpringsteen’s outfit from the cover of 1984 album Born in the U.S.A.John Coltrane’s saxophoneLeonard Bernstein’s outfit and batonOriginal handwritten lyrics to John Mellencamp’s “Pink Houses”Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” guitarVisitors will also experience an interactive “Song Bar” that enables them to hear performances by some of the artists highlighted in the exhibit\, along with additional melodies that demonstrate the depth\, breadth\, and great productivity of American musicians. \nMusic America features artifacts from the permanent collection of the BSACAM alongside treasures from other institutions across the country such as the New Orleans Jazz Museum\, Hard Rock International\, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, as well as dozens of prominent collectors of American music ephemera. \nThis exhibit is made possible by Visit Mississippi and Mississippi Humanities Council with additional support from Ergon\, Inc.\, South Delta Planning and Development District\, Maddox Foundation\, Southern Tire Mart\, Gipson Mechanical\, and Visit Cleveland.\nGRAMMY Museum Mississippi is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office\, or by visiting grammymuseumms.org.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/music-america-iconic-objects-from-americas-music-history-at-grammy-museum-mississippi/
LOCATION:GRAMMY Museum Missippi\, 800 W Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38732\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator: June Skinner Sawyers
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URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-june-skinner-sawyers/
LOCATION:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-june-skinner-sawyers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000
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SUMMARY:Second Annual President’s Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America
DESCRIPTION:WEST LONG BRANCH\, N.J. – The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) at Monmouth University is pleased to announce the second annual President’s Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America\, to be held on Thursday\, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University\, 400 Cedar Ave.\, West Long Branch\, New Jersey. The event\, which is free and open to all\, will feature acclaimed historian Sean Wilentz. Wilentz\, George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University\, will present “‘I Don’t Write Protest Songs’: Bob Dylan\, 1963.” \n\n\n\nAs Wilentz notes\, “To this day\, Bob Dylan’s early work gets tagged as political or topical or protest music\, despite his own protests about it. He has always refused to be categorized as a protest singer or a political spokesman or anything else other than a songwriter and performer. ‘I don’t write protest songs\,’ he declared to the audience at a Monday night hootenanny at Gerde’s Folk City in 1962. Yet that renunciation served as Dylan’s introduction to his first-ever public performance of ‘Blowin’ in the Wind\,’ a song that within months would become an anthem of the burgeoning civil rights movement. Although he spoke only for himself\, the shifting politics of Dylan’s early output expressed a strong point of view that was essential to his emergence in Greenwich Village\, perhaps the most rapid leap into genius of any artist in modern times. That development accelerated early in 1963\, led to an extraordinary burst of creativity beginning in the middle of the year\, and culminated in a landmark concert at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 26\, the end of the beginning of Dylan’s long career.” \n\n\n\nWilentz’s lecture\, drawing on rare and in some cases uncirculated recordings from the time\, will assess the tension and energies behind this exceptional formative period in Dylan’s art. Copies of his book\, “Bob Dylan in America\,” will be available for purchase and signing after his talk. Hosted by Monmouth University President and BSACAM Board of Directors Chair Dr. Patrick F. Leahy\, this second installment in the annual lecture series comes on the heels of the release of the Dylan biopic\, “A Complete Unknown.” In Leahy’s words\, “I am so pleased to welcome Professor Wilentz as the featured speaker for our Second Annual Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America. As one of the leading voices in the study of U.S. political and social history\, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music\, Professor Wilentz’s insights will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of Dylan’s influence on the connections between music\, politics\, and the social forces that have shaped our nation’s history.” \n\n\n\nAnd as BSACAM Curator Melissa Ziobro notes\, “We at the BSACAM are thrilled we can continue to bring nationally recognized scholars to our campus for the benefit of our students and the entire community\, both on campus and beyond.” While the event is free and open to the public\, advance registration is required. For group reservations\, email Ziobro directly at mziobro@monmouth.edu.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/bruce-springsteen-archives-center-for-american-music-announces-second-annual-presidents-lecture-on-music-history-and-contemporary-america/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:A History of Hip Hop Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Join music journalists John Morrison and Josh Leidy for a multimedia presentation on the history of hip-hop culture and the cultural and technological evolution of sampling\, followed by performances by Blue Hawk Records Student/Artists.  \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by the BSACAM and the Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 7 at 7 p.m. Woods Theatre at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ 07764 \n\n\n\nFree parking; see campus map here. Free and open to all; register here. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Professor Melissa Ziobro\, BSACAM Curator\, mziobro@monmouth.edu
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/a-history-of-hip-hop-sampling/
LOCATION:Woods Theatre\, 370 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Josh Davidson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-josh-davidson/
LOCATION:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-josh-davidson/
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SUMMARY:Registration Open for the 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Event until March 30th
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2nd annual Move on Up Gospel Sing-Off.  \nThe event celebrating gospel music is being presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music with support from Doug Gallagher. \nThe winning choir will receive a $10\,000 award to be used to improve any aspect of its ensemble.  The runner-up will receive a $5\,000 award. Six choirs will be chosen from the entries to participate in a “sing-off” to determine the winner. Participants in this year’s sing-off will be announced in early April. \nAny New Jersey-based church or community choir can easily register for the event online and submit a video from a cell phone. All levels of choirs and praise teams are welcome to participate. \n “Move on Up is less a competition than a celebration\,” added Robert Santelli\, executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.  “It’s a showcase of gospel talent\, a tribute to gospel music\, and a chance to award prize money to be used to elevate the contemporary sounds of the music.” \nRegistration will close on March 30th. Move on Up! finals will take place on Saturday\, May 10th at 2pm in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University.  Admission is free.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/registration-open-for-the-2nd-annual-move-on-up-gospel-event-until-march-30th/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Dewar MacLeod
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URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-dewar-macleod-2/
LOCATION:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-dewar-macleod-2/
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SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Dewar MacLeod
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URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-dewar-macleod/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/aBYmctXFRrCIZWOWNZdArA#/registration
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SUMMARY:Tickets To Go Onsale for the 3rd Annual Music Honors
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its third annual American Music Honors event\, to be held Saturday\, April 26 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch\, N.J. \nThe 2025 honorees are: Smokey Robinson\, John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Tom Morello\, and Joe Ely.  Artist\, songwriter\, producer Smokey Robinson was one of the architects of the famed ‘60s Motown Sound/the Sound of Young America with classics as “The Tracks of My Tears\,” “Tears of a Clown\,” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.” John Fogerty is best known for being the singer\, songwriter\, and frontman for the legendary band Creedence Clearwater Revival. His hits include “Proud Mary\,” “Fortunate Son\,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” \nEmmylou Harris is one of country music’s greatest voices\, whose contributions to country have set the bar for so many of today’s female artists.  Tom Morello has made his mark on modern rock with Rage Against the Machine\, The Nightwatchman\, and even as an occasional member of The E Street Band.  Austin\, Texas-based Joe Ely is known as one of the pioneers of progressive country and an early purveyor of what is now Americana. \nThe host for American Music Honors will be journalist and veteran television news anchor\, Brian Williams. \n“This year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music\,” said Robert Santelli\, Founding Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.  “Rock\, Americana\, soul\, and country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres.  We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.” \nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre.  Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul will\, once again\, serve as the evening’s house band.  Award presenters include Van Zandt (Smokey Robinson)\, Bruce Springsteen (John Fogerty and Joe Ely)\, Patti Scialfa (Emmylou Harris)\, and Nils Lofgren (Tom Morello). \nTickets for the Third Annual American Music Honors will go on sale to the public on Tuesday\, March 25.  Ticket information is available on the  https://springsteencenter.org. \n“Monmouth University is extremely proud to host the third annual American Music Honors\,” said Monmouth University president Dr. Patrick Leahy.  “The program has become one of the most exciting music events in New Jersey.  We’re honored to welcome John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Smokey Robison\, Tom Morello\, and Joe Ely to our campus and celebrate their great accomplishments to American music.” \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music serves as the official repository for the music of Bruce Springsteen\, plus photographs\, periodicals\, oral histories\, rare recordings\, films\, and artifacts related to Springsteen and The E Street Band.  The Center for American Music produces museum exhibitions\, symposia and seminars\, teacher workshops\, concerts\, internships\, and various other public programs to promote and celebrate the many forms of American music and their impact on our culture and national identity.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tickets-to-go-onsale-for-the-3rd-annual-music-honors/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
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SUMMARY:Tickets on sale for the 3rd Annual American Music Honors
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS AVAILABLE 3/25 \nTickets for the 3rd Annual American Music Honors will go on sale today\, Tuesday\, March 25th. Tickets will be limited to two per household and can only be purchased on our website here at 12 pm Noon EST.  Create a basic account now to make checkout faster and easier. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Honorees are Smokey Robinson\, John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Tom Morello and Joe Ely. Award presenters will include Bruce Springsteen\, Patti Scialfa\, Nils Lofgren and Stevie Van Zandt. Journalist and veteran news anchor\, Brian Williams\, will host the event. You can read more about this year’s honorees on our 2025 American Music Honors page. \n\n\n\nThis year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music\, said Robert Santelli\, Founding Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “Rock\, Americana\, Soul\, and Country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres. We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.” \n\n\n\nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre.  Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul\, led by music director\, Marc Ribler\, will\, once again\, serve as the evening’s house band.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tickets-on-sale-for-the-3rd-annual-american-music-honors/
LOCATION:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tickets-on-sale-for-the-3rd-annual-american-music-honors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring John Massaro
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URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-john-massaro/
LOCATION:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-john-massaro/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
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SUMMARY:American Music Honors 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Honorees are Smokey Robinson\, John Fogerty\, Emmylou Harris\, Tom Morello and Joe Ely. Award presenters will include Bruce Springsteen\, Patti Scialfa\, Nils Lofgren and Stevie Van Zandt. Journalist and veteran news anchor\, Brian Williams\, will host the event. You can read more about this year’s honorees on our 2025 American Music Honors page. \nThis year’s honorees represent a cross-section of American music\, said Robert Santelli\, Founding Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “Rock\, Americana\, Soul\, and Country are all represented by some of the most important artists from each of the genres. We are most excited to honor them and welcome them into the American Music Center family.” \nAmerican Music Honors will take place in Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre.  Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul\, led by music director\, Marc Ribler\, will\, once again\, serve as the evening’s house band.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/american-music-honors-2025/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:The History and Performance Practices of the Negro Spiritual
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpirituals\, folk songs originating from the enslaved African community\, were vehicles for resistance\, solace\, and identity. This lecture delves into their evolution\, from creation on plantations to their adaptation in concert settings and their influence on modern genres like jazz and gospel. Further\, it addresses the ongoing debate surrounding the performance of spirituals by non-African American singers\, questioning issues of appropriation and the authenticity of dialect in performance. \nDr. LaToya Lain\, a New Orleans native\, is an acclaimed singer praised for her “rich” and “captivating” voice\, an Associate Professor of Voice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, and sings with the Metropolitan Opera Extra Chorus. LaToya has performed worldwide\, including in two GRAMMY-winning casts\, Porgy and Bess and Fire Shut Up in My Bones at The Met. At Carolina\, she teaches “The History of Negro Spirituals” and she has created a lecture-recital based on the Slave Narratives of the 1930s Federal Writer’s Project. She has performed Narrative of a Slave Woman at numerous American Colleges and Universities and globally.  She is currently curating and recording spirituals with the State of North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural History to be featured in historic sites across the state. \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWfCdaU0SfWhGge5LawCtw
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/the-history-and-performance-practices-of-the-negro-spiritual/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/BWfCdaU0SfWhGge5LawCtw 
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Move On Up Gospel Sing-Off & Celebration!\n .\n\n\nMove on Up! will take place on Saturday\, May 10th at 2pm in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University.  Admission is free.  The winning choir will receive a $10\,000 cash prize to be used to improve any aspect of its ensemble.  The runner-up will receive a $5\,000 prize. A team of judges will select six entries to participate in a “sing-off” to determine the winner. Participants in this year’s sing-off will be announced April 1st. \n“Move on Up! celebrates our state’s wonderfully rich tradition of gospel music\,” said Springsteen Archives Programs Manager\, Jeri Houseworth\, the event’s producer.  “Gospel began in Black churches and is a vital part of African-American religious culture.  Gospel is also a foundation of American popular music.  Its influence can be heard in R&B\, soul\, rock\, and the blues.” \nAny New Jersey-based church or community choir can register for the event online.  Registration includes information about the choir\, plus a one song video not longer than five minutes.  Videos need not be professionally produced; videos recorded on cell phones or I-Pads are acceptable. \n“Move on Up! is less a competition than a celebration\,” added Robert Santelli\, executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.  “It’s a showcase of gospel talent\, a tribute to gospel music\, and a chance to award prize money to be used to elevate the contemporary sounds of the music.” \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music serves as the official repository for the music of Bruce Springsteen\, plus photographs\, periodicals\, oral histories\, rare recordings\, films\, and artifacts related to Springsteen and The E Street Band.  The Center for American Music produces museum exhibitions\, symposia and seminars\, teacher workshops\, concerts\, internships\, and various other public programs to promote and celebrate the many forms of American music and their impact on our culture and national identity. \n 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/2nd-annual-move-on-up-gospel-sing-off-celebration/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250410T115213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T115213Z
UID:10000095-1747249200-1747256400@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Michael C. Gabriele
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-michael-c-gabriele/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/dK28ZNwRQRK9-AFK_dL2rA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250410T115950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T115950Z
UID:10000098-1749668400-1749675600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Frank White & Alan Tecchio
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-featuring-frank-white-alan-tecchio/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/akDQjN0tRHOPj5lYVBQjgQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250626T033552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T041213Z
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SUMMARY:Tracks II: The Lost Albums Listening Session
DESCRIPTION: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 and Rich Russo. Producer\, Ron Aniello\, will join us to provide some behind-the-scenes insight into the albums. We expect the event will last about 2 hours. One lucky registrant will win two tickets to a special “Evening with Thom Zimny” event\, to be held the evening of Friday\, September 5\, at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. (Additional details on that event will be made public shortly.) \nAbout Tracks II: The Lost Albums: \nTracks II: The Lost Albums arrives on June 27 and will include seven previously unheard Bruce Springsteen records in full. \nA set spanning 83 songs\, “Tracks II” will be available in limited-edition nine LP\, seven CD and digital formats — including distinctive packaging for each previously-unreleased record. Also included will be a 100-page cloth-bound\, hardcover book featuring rare archival photos\, liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan\, and a personal introduction to the project from Springsteen himself. A companion set — “Lost and Found: Selections From The Lost Albums” — also arrives June 27 from Sony Music\, and will feature 20 highlights from across the collection on two LPs or one CD.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tracks-ii-the-lost-albums-listening-session/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250627T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T163816Z
UID:10000110-1751398200-1751398200@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Crowded House "Crowded House"
DESCRIPTION: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 some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Crowded House’s debut album. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-crowded-house-crowded-house/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouth University Center for the Arts":MAILTO:vpeck@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250611T022348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192433Z
UID:10000102-1752692400-1752692400@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Laurel Snyder
DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/l4Ggle-TQK2mVZS9dYgkkA \n 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-with-laurel-snyder-author-of-bruce-springsteen-a-little-golden-book/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/l4Ggle-TQK2mVZS9dYgkkA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250724T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T153712Z
UID:10000120-1753383600-1753383600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Sinners of the Pine Barrens Talk with Pine Barrens Historian Paulie Wenger
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBut 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 explores the life and lore of Sammy Giberson\, the legendary fiddler whose talent was said to rival (and perhaps even outmatch) the Devil himself.\nJoin us for a journey through backwoods ballads\, ghostly gigs\, and the enduring power of music to stir both the soul and the shadows.\nSinners of the Pine Barrens \nPre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/XHJFqL1bTA2cVAdBu2FtCA#/registration
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/sinners-of-the-pine-barrens-talk-with-pine-barrens-historian-paulie-wenger/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/XHJFqL1bTA2cVAdBu2FtCA#/registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250627T164257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T164257Z
UID:10000112-1754422200-1754422200@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Jeff Buckley "Grace"
DESCRIPTION: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 some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Jeff Buckley’s Grace. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-jeff-buckley-grace/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouth University Center for the Arts":MAILTO:vpeck@monmouth.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250611T022742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192449Z
UID:10000105-1755111600-1755111600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with our Curator featuring Ricky Riccardi
DESCRIPTION:Pre-register here: https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffLw4XPHQaO0fNXBZYh2kA \n 
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/conversations-with-our-curator-with-ricky-riccardi-author-of-stomp-off-lets-go-the-early-years-of-louis-armstrong/
LOCATION:https://monmouth.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffLw4XPHQaO0fNXBZYh2kA
CATEGORIES:Events (Calendar)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250808T163910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T140400Z
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SUMMARY:Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening
DESCRIPTION: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 Run\,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 25. The exhibition opens to the public on August 18\, with an opening reception on August 19 at 6 p.m. \n  \n\n\n\nWhile living in West End in Long Branch\, Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born to Run” — the album that solidified his place as a creative force in rock and roll and launched him to worldwide fame. Fittingly\, the exhibition features an entire section dedicated to West End in the 1970s\, highlighting its lasting impact on Springsteen’s life and music. Visitors will also get a glimpse into Bruce’s surfing days along the Jersey Shore\, shedding light on the local culture and experiences that helped shape his early artistic voice. \n  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features rarely seen posters\, photographs and “Born to Run” promotional materials\, along with iconic artifacts\, including a green drum set from Bruce’s early band\, Earth\, and a one-of-a-kind\, exact replica of the guitar seen on the “Born to Run” album cover\, offering fans a rare glimpse of the instruments that accompanied him on his rock n’ roll journey. \n  \n\n\n\nAdding to the experience\, the exhibition features an immersive interactive element: each visitor will receive a vintage-style Long Branch postcard\, adorned with early photos of Bruce\, to share a personal memory or reflection about the rock legend. At the close of the exhibition\, these collected memories will be preserved in the Bruce Springsteen Archives (which is set to open its new home on the Monmouth University campus in 2026) ensuring that fans’ voices become part of his enduring story. \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the city that helped shape a rock ‘n’ roll legend. We invite the community to explore the exhibition\, discover Long Branch’s influence on “The Boss\,” and take pride in the vital role our city played in his early journey. \n  \n\n\n\n“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians to have ever lived and we are proud of his roots here in Long Branch. Not many people know the importance of his time spent in Long Branch and how it shaped specifically the “Born to Run” album\, ultimately propelling his career. We want to thank Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for this once in a lifetime exhibit\,” Mayor Pallone said. \n  \n\n\n\n“’Born to Run’ is unquestionably one of the greatest rock albums of all time\,” added Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “That Bruce wrote the album in Long Branch\, just a few blocks from where the Archives’ new home is being built\, only adds to the excitement of celebrating its importance.” \n  \n\n\n\n“This exhibit deepens our shared commitment to preserving the cultural legacy of the Jersey Shore and the music that has defined generations\,” said Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy. “We are proud to partner with the City of Long Branch to highlight the creative spirit rooted in this community and its influence on American music. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center will host a variety of programs throughout the exhibition\, including a Bruce Springsteen song open mic night\, a presentation on his years in Long Branch\, and a storytelling event. For questions\, call the LBACC at 732-222-7000 x 2050 or follow the City of Long Branch social media accounts. \n  \n\n\n\n*The City of Long Branch is located in Monmouth County\, New Jersey. Learn more at longbranch.org. If you would like more information about this event\, please contact Lindsay DeAngelis at 732-571-5645 or ldeangelis@longbranch.org. \n  \n\n\n\n*The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. Our mission is two-fold. The Springsteen Archives serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and the E Street Band\, including photographs\, historic memorabilia\, oral histories\, and more. The Center for American Music explores American music more broadly. We accomplish this by producing exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programming that explores and honors the cultural impact of American music past\, present\, and future. For further information\, please visit www.springsteencenter.org.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/springsteen-in-long-branch-gallery-opening/
LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250808T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T140333Z
UID:10000131-1755619200-1755633600@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:Springsteen in Long Branch Gallery Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 Run\,” which celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 25. The exhibition opens to the public on August 18\, with an opening reception on August 19 at 6 p.m. \n  \n\n\n\nWhile living in West End in Long Branch\, Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born to Run” — the album that solidified his place as a creative force in rock and roll and launched him to worldwide fame. Fittingly\, the exhibition features an entire section dedicated to West End in the 1970s\, highlighting its lasting impact on Springsteen’s life and music. Visitors will also get a glimpse into Bruce’s surfing days along the Jersey Shore\, shedding light on the local culture and experiences that helped shape his early artistic voice. \n  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features rarely seen posters\, photographs and “Born to Run” promotional materials\, along with iconic artifacts\, including a green drum set from Bruce’s early band\, Earth\, and a one-of-a-kind\, exact replica of the guitar seen on the “Born to Run” album cover\, offering fans a rare glimpse of the instruments that accompanied him on his rock n’ roll journey. \n  \n\n\n\nAdding to the experience\, the exhibition features an immersive interactive element: each visitor will receive a vintage-style Long Branch postcard\, adorned with early photos of Bruce\, to share a personal memory or reflection about the rock legend. At the close of the exhibition\, these collected memories will be preserved in the Bruce Springsteen Archives (which is set to open its new home on the Monmouth University campus in 2026) ensuring that fans’ voices become part of his enduring story. \n  \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the city that helped shape a rock ‘n’ roll legend. We invite the community to explore the exhibition\, discover Long Branch’s influence on “The Boss\,” and take pride in the vital role our city played in his early journey. \n  \n\n\n\n“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians to have ever lived and we are proud of his roots here in Long Branch. Not many people know the importance of his time spent in Long Branch and how it shaped specifically the “Born to Run” album\, ultimately propelling his career. We want to thank Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music for this once in a lifetime exhibit\,” Mayor Pallone said. \n  \n\n\n\n“’Born to Run’ is unquestionably one of the greatest rock albums of all time\,” added Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. “That Bruce wrote the album in Long Branch\, just a few blocks from where the Archives’ new home is being built\, only adds to the excitement of celebrating its importance.” \n  \n\n\n\n“This exhibit deepens our shared commitment to preserving the cultural legacy of the Jersey Shore and the music that has defined generations\,” said Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy. “We are proud to partner with the City of Long Branch to highlight the creative spirit rooted in this community and its influence on American music. \n  \n\n\n\nThe Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center will host a variety of programs throughout the exhibition\, including a Bruce Springsteen song open mic night\, a presentation on his years in Long Branch\, and a storytelling event. For questions\, call the LBACC at 732-222-7000 x 2050 or follow the City of Long Branch social media accounts. \n  \n\n\n\n*The City of Long Branch is located in Monmouth County\, New Jersey. Learn more at longbranch.org. If you would like more information about this event\, please contact Lindsay DeAngelis at 732-571-5645 or ldeangelis@longbranch.org. \n  \n\n\n\n*The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. Our mission is two-fold. The Springsteen Archives serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and the E Street Band\, including photographs\, historic memorabilia\, oral histories\, and more. The Center for American Music explores American music more broadly. We accomplish this by producing exhibitions\, concerts\, and educational programming that explores and honors the cultural impact of American music past\, present\, and future. For further information\, please visit www.springsteencenter.org.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/springsteen-in-long-branch-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Long Branch Arts & Culture Center\, 577 Broadway\, Long Branch\, NJ\, 07740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250730T214836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T163445Z
UID:10000128-1756063800-1756063800@springsteencenter.org
SUMMARY:“Tramps Like Us” Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:“Tramps Like Us” Documentary to Premiere at Monmouth University August 24th\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Story of Bruce Springsteen Fans Comes Home to the Jersey Shore. \nWest 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 Theater at Monmouth University. \nThe Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in West Long Branch\, NJ\, will co-sponsor the event — the perfect setting to debut this powerful\, fan-driven tribute to Bruce Springsteen and his extraordinary impact. Also co-sponsoring the premiere is Spring-Nuts\, the vibrant global fan community uniting Springsteen devotees through shared experiences\, charitable endeavors and a deep appreciation for his music. \n“We’re thrilled to welcome Tramps Like Us film to our Pollak Theatre for its premiere!” said Eileen Chapman\, Director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. “We’re excited to share in the experiences and storytelling of fans near and far.” \nDirected by David Barry\, the film spans more than 250 interviews across 20 countries\, weaving together deeply personal stories into a powerful global conversation. \n“The Tramps Like Us film explores how Bruce Springsteen’s music\, message and presence have shaped lives and created lifelong connections\,” said Barry. “It’s a tribute to the extraordinary relationship between Bruce\, his music and his fans.” \nA true grassroots creation\, Tramps Like Us was made possible by the Springsteen fan community itself. Over 350 fans from around the world contributed to a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $50\,000\, making this one of the most ambitious fan-funded music documentaries to date. \nThe film’s Sunday evening premiere also will serve as the culminating event of the Spring-Nuts’ seventh annual Serenade weekend in Asbury Park\, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the world-renowned Spring-Nuts fan group. This year the Spring-Nuts’ Sunday afternoon Serenade gala will take place at the Stone Pony on Aug. 24\, from noon to 5 PM. \n“Spring-Nuts is so proud and thrilled to be a co-promoter of this epic film Tramps Like Us\,” said Howie and Julie Chaz\, founders of Spring-Nuts. “We could not have asked for a better way to cap off Serenade weekend than to watch this mind-blowing collection of personal and profound Springsteen fans’ stories together with all our fellow Spring-Nuts at Monmouth University. David Barry has done an incredible job capturing Bruce’s legacy and deep connection with his fans. This is a must-see for any Springsteen fan.” \nBoth the Tramps Like Us film premiere and the Spring-Nuts’ Seaside Serenade 7 event\, which will coincide with the Spring-Nuts’ 10-year anniversary celebration at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park\, NJ\, will be charity events with proceeds benefiting: \n\nLight of Day Foundation\, which funds research and support in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses through the power of music.\nTeachRock\, which provides free educational resources that bring the sound\, stories and science of music into classrooms. TeachRock was founded by E Street Band’s Stevie Van Zandt along with Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese and Bruce Springsteen.\n\nThanks to the generosity of sponsors\, 100% of ticket proceeds from the premiere will go to these charitable partners. \nDirector David Barry\, a lifelong Springsteen fan and New Jersey native\, has created 11 feature-length documentaries centered on musical stories. His work has been featured on PBS\, at film festivals\, private theatrical screenings\, and is available on streaming platforms including Amazon. Known for his deeply human approach to storytelling\, Barry brings both professional insight and personal devotion to Tramps Like Us — crafting a film that captures the emotional heart of what it means to be a Springsteen fan. \nTickets for Tramps Like Us film are $30 per person and will go on sale on Wednesday\, June 4\, 2025 at 10 am and can be purchased here. \n\nFor more information: \n\nWatch the film’s trailer\nDavid Barry Films\nSpringsteen Archives\nSpring-Nuts website\nSpring-Nuts Serenade Event\nSpring-Nuts Facebook\nPollak Theater at Monmouth University\nLight of Day Foundation\nTeachRock
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tramps-like-us-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250627T164506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T154003Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run"
DESCRIPTION: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 some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Born to Run. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at Pollak Theatre (new location!) on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/tuesday-night-record-club-bruce-springsteen-born-to-run/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouth University Center for the Arts":MAILTO:vpeck@monmouth.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000
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SUMMARY:Born to Run – A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 a tradition of heartfelt tributes to Springsteen’s music. \nThe Jersey Shore Celebration Concert takes place at Pollak Theatre\, Monmouth University\, on September 3rd at 7:30. Tickets are $25\, and will be available on Monday\, August 25 at 12pm noon EST on the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music website. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable celebration—visit our website on August 25 to secure your tickets. \nPerformers for the evening include: \nJake Thistle\nJames Maddock\nPat Roddy Band\nPat Guadagno\nRichie Blackwell\nVini Lopez\nWilliams Honor \nPlus Special Guests
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/born-to-run-a-jersey-shore-celebration-concert/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
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SUMMARY:Born to Run at 50: Photographs by Eric Meola
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/born-to-run-at-50-photographs-by-eric-meola/
LOCATION:Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250724T154022Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Thom Zimny: The Making of “Born to Run” Featuring Rare Footage
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/an-evening-with-thom-zimny-the-making-of-born-to-run-featuring-rare-footage/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231042
CREATED:20250724T154331Z
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SUMMARY:Main Event: “Born to Run” 50th Anniversary Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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.\n					\n									View the official Symposium schedule
URL:https://springsteencenter.org/event/main-event-born-to-run-50th-anniversary-symposium/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, W. Long Branch\, NJ\, 07764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music":MAILTO:happenings@springsteenarchives.org
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