The Guild’s wacky “All-Member Edgy Exhibit” will be on display for the month of January. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Edgy” means “at the forefront of a trend, experimental, avant-garde, innovative, original, or offbeat. The Main Gallery will showcase works in all media – acrylic, assemblage, collage and mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood in a variety of unusual subject matter. Reception Sunday, January 6, 3 – 5 pm.
Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this upbeat story of self-discovery. A fabulously joyful, award- winning musical based on the movie, LEGALLY BLONDE, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances~~this musical is so much fun it should be illegal.
Come out to Monmouth University down at Pollak Theatre to see Corneliu Porumboiu’s 2006 film, East of Bucharest being shown. This film shows an unlikely group form together to discover the truth about whether or not a historic revolution occurred in their town. Stop by and check out this classic on the big screen!
This is a theatre piece about Richard 2, King of England, he is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the king’s divine right to rule. Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens following broadcasts of Timon of Athens and King Lear, and his recent role in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy.
OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to the Basie!
Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times
Join us for a creative ladies night of glassblowing and laughs. Come alone and meet new friends or join your girlfriends in a fun night out in this fast-paced, dynamically crafty night. Each lady will make a special item or two such as a drinking tumbler, vase, flower, wine stopper or heart. Top off the night with a Sparkling Spritzer toast!
From Wounded Knee to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Marked, Unmarked, Remembered presents photographs by Andrew Lichtenstein of significant sites from U.S. history, posing unsettling questions about the contested memory of traumatic episodes from the nations past. Focusing especially on landscapes related to African American, Native American and labor history, Lichtenstein reveals new vistas of officially commemorated sites, sites that are neglected or obscured, and sites that serve as a gathering place for active rituals of organized memory. Curator: Mark Ludak, Department of Art and Design
Sample over 150 of the world’s most popular wines at Tropicana Atlantic City’s Wines From Around the World Festival. The festival features wineries from the United States, New Zealand, Italy, France, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, South Africa and more. Featured wineries include, but are not limited to, Artesa, Ruffino, Kim Crawford, Simi, Francis Coppola, Ferrari-Carano, Masi, Vistalba, and Paul Goerg. Wines will be available for purchase by bottle or case. Live entertainment and food is available. Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance, and a souvenir wine glass is included in admission. Door tickets are $35 and designated-driver tickets are $10, will also be available at the door. Must be 21 to attend.
“Sparkling, fresh and lively.” – Los Angeles Times
The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to the Basie. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as the first live television production of a musical in over 50 years when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.