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Registration opens:
July 20th, 2026

250 Years of American Music
2026-08-17 18:30:00 2026-08-17 19:30:00 America/New_York 250 Years of American Music This interactive, multi-media talk provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence. Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Monday, August 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

This interactive, multi-media talk provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence.

This interactive, multi-media talk provides a look at the iconic music that helps us understand our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence. Special emphasis is given to Thomas Edison, Paul Robeson, James P. Johnson, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Latifah, Bon Jovi, and others from NJ who have contributed so much to the American music landscape.

Melissa Ziobro is a longtime educator and the Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

TAGS: | 250thUSA |

Point Pleasant Beach Branch
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