The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with
Monroe Township Public Library Presents

Artists in Residence Series

Series  of Three Lectures and a Masterclass

Back by popular demand, Richard Russell, the director of Opera New Jersey,
will give a series of three lectures and a "Master Class", at the Monroe Township Library. 

Mr. Russell will provide insight, historical background, musical dynamics, composition  and performance challenges related to three Metropolitan Opera performances that will be simulcast in theatres.   

The "Master Class"  will allow our audience to witness how professional emerging operatic talent
is judged and how judges offer advice and guidance for artistic changes.

Lecture is FREE.

Verdi's Ernani
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 1:00PM

4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

The broadcast of Verdi’s Ernani will be presented live in a high-definition simulcast
at the Regal Theater for only one day on
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 12:55PM

For  theater tickets and more information

This series continues in April. See below for information for remaining lectures and Masterclass.

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with
Monroe Township Public Library Presents

10:00am-12:00pm

1:00pm -3:00pm

Saturdays, February 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24 2012

4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Registration for Each Class: $35.00 for All Five Sessions

Registration begins on Monday, January 30th at the Monroe Township Library
and must be done in person.

Create! Hands on Art is a visual arts class for ages 9-12 sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with the Monroe Township Library. Under the guidance of art instructor Janae DeLaurentis, students will express themselves through color, form and composition.

Artistic Attitude is a visual arts class for ages 13 and up, sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with the Monroe Township Library. Under the guidance of art instructor Janae DeLaurentis, students will focus on drawing, composition, figure drawing, painting and more.

For further questions contact the Monroe Township Library at 732-521-5000 ext 116.

To Download Registration Forms

Verdi's La Traviata
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 1:00PM

4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

The broadcast of Verdi’s La Traviata will be presented live in a high-definition simulcast
at the Regal Theater for only one day on
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 12:55PM

For  theater tickets and more information

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Masterclass
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 1:00PM

4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Experience a real behind-the-scenes look at the audition and evaluation process, and hear how it all works. Emerging opera artists will perform arias, and a professional adjudicator will suggest technical and emotive changes , working to refine and improve performance. Audience may interact.