On November 11, 2015, students and visitors gathered outside of the Campus Center Theater to enjoy a Sixties Concert. Professor John O’ Hara’s Sixties Class put together the concert in honor of the 60s. Along with live music, O’ Hara’s class put together a “Peace and Love” museum along the side of the theater. Artifacts and artwork from the 60s were featured, along with displays created by the students. The displays featured research done by the students based on different aspects of the 60s. Some displays had information on the Black Panther Party and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. There were refreshments available in the gallery for all attendees.

Inside the theater, there was artwork placed along the walls. Students filed into rows to take their seats while Barry Bender and Friends set up before their performance. They performed first, singing covers of songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, etc. “The Tin Man” and “Gettysburg” were original songs they shared with us. Before every song cover, a brief explanation was given as to the song choice.

After Barry Bender and Friends, Stockton students performed. Most students were from the a capella group here at Stockton. After the performances by the students, the Stockton Faculty Band performed multiple covers of songs until the end of the concert. These songs seemed to be more known among the final audience members of the concert. The remaining audience members cherished the music while it lasted. In the end, the remaining listeners cheered for the performers and retired to their housing.

All in all, the concert was amazing, and it definitely took the audience back in time to the 60s.