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SPRING MUSICAL – APRIL 6-10“Legally Blonde: The Musical” takes viewers from the

sorority house to the halls of justice as Elle Woods discovers the true

power of being legally blonde. BSC Theatre Arts assembles

a community cast to present this action-packed musical based on the adored movie about a sorority girl determined to win her boyfriend back,

but instead, proves herself to the world.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. with a closing

2:30 Sunday matinee.

BSC ALUMNI CREATIVE

PATH – APRIL 13-14Steven E. Lillegard creates bronze sculptures in miniature to larger-than-life size at his Stanford, Mont., studio

and foundry. His interest in bronze began in Bismarck

as a BSC student studying graphic design. A talented

cartoonist, caricaturist and sign maker, he also paints and teaches workshops in sculpture, drawing and painting. His residency includes an exhibit in Elsa Forde Gallery in Schafer Hall.

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JIM BONNEY – APRIL 18Award-winning composer, sound designer and guitarist Jim Bonney premieres his new work, “DARKlightNESS,” for electric guitar and band with the BSC Wind Ensemble.

Recipient of a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for

original music, Bonney creates music and sound for AAA video games such as “Mortal Kombat” and “BioShock Infinite.” He also designs for movie trailers, documentaries, independent films, television, podcasts and industrial videos.

MICHAEL USLAN – APRIL 21Michael Uslan created the entire

Batman movie franchise. He was executive producer for the first “Batman” (1989) through eight more films including “Batman Forever” (1995), “The Dark Knight” (2008), and

“Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016). He also produced

“Catwoman” (2004), “The Lego Movie” (2014) and the Emmy

Award-winning TV series, “Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?” A noted authority on comic

book history, Uslan worked for DC Comics and taught a college course on comics before doing film. He speaks about his long journey from comic book fan to film

producer in Bavendick Stateroom, NECE.

W.A.N.D. – APRIL 25“The Walk Across North Dakota,” a newly published book, was written by five North Dakotans who grew up in Bismarck – Jeremy Bold, Tyler Bold,

Gwendolyn Hoberg, Richard Hoberg and Bruce Ringstrom. Over two summers

they walked from Beach to Fargo to test physical limits and explore what it means to

be from North Dakota. Two of the co-authors discuss their adventure and video shot during the journey in a presentation and book signing at the BSC library.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 6-10“Legally Blonde: the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – BSC Theatre Arts presents the dynamic, award-winning musical that follows the transformation of Elle Woods, a sorority president who tackles stereotypes and enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her boyfriend. Admission: $12 adults ($5 with BSC I.D.). Call 224-5677 for reserved seat tickets, or 224-5511 on performance days only. Tickets also available at the door.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12Collage Concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – An evening of seamless entertainment featuring BSC instrumental and vocal groups, visual art improvisation, and student readings from Figments of Imagination literary arts journal. Free admission.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13“Meet the Artist” event for bronze sculptor Steve Lillegard, 4-6 p.m., Schafer Hall lobby – Visit with this Montana teaching artist and former BSC student, who appears in conjunction with his exhibit in Elsa Forde Gallery. FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Choral concert, 7:30 p.m., Bavendick Stateroom, National Energy Center of Excellence – Featuring the BSC Concert Choir, Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Ensemble and Chamber Singers in a “Pops + Classical” program with the BSC Jazz Combo. Free admission.

MONDAY, APRIL 18BSC Wind Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – With guest artist Jim Bonney, guitarist, composer and sound designer, in a concert featuring North Dakota premieres of new music composed for wind ensemble, and the premier of Bonney’s new work, “DARKlightNESS” for electric guitar and band. Free admission.

MONDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 18-21Everyone Can Be a Superhero Food Drive – Accepting food staples, paper goods and personal hygiene products for the Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry. Drop off at NECE reception desk, BSC Bookstore or the April 21 Michael Uslan event.

APRIL 20-MAY 13Juried Student Art Exhibition, Gannon Gallery (LEA Hall second floor), Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesday/Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Work created throughout the year by BSC art students and selected by juror and BSC alumnus John M. Gieser, Mandan High School art teacher.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21Michael Uslan, 7:30 p.m., Basin Auditorium, National Energy Center of Excellence – Renowned executive producer of the Batman movies, “Catwoman” and “The Lego Movie,” and noted comic book historian and author, speaks on “From Fan to Filmmaker: The Journey to Bring Batman to the Silver Screen.” Free admission. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman-themed costume contest at 7 p.m. Prizes awarded!

SUNDAY, APRIL 24Music recitals, 3 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – Recitals by BSC students in every music discipline. Free admission.

MONDAY, APRIL 25“The Walk Across North Dakota” book event, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., LEA Hall – Author talk, video presentation and book signing by project co-leaders Gwen Hoberg and Jeremy Bold, two of five walkers all born in Bismarck.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26Chamber ensembles concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – Featuring the Woodwind Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble with student art from Figments of Imagination literary arts journal. Free admission.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28Juried student art exhibit open house and artist reception, 4 to 7 p.m., Gannon Gallery in BSC Library-English-Art (LEA) Hall, second floor.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29BSC Jazz Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – With special guest, Big Al’s Big Band. Free admission.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MAY 1-3Community Raku – Outdoor raku pottery firing for students and local community by BSC Visual Arts program, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, west of LEA Hall (weather permitting).

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, MAY 2-42016 Spring Show, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Student Union – By students in the BSC Graphic Design & Communications program.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4ArtsQuest Campus Arts Crawl10 a.m. to noon Graphic Design sophomore portfolio exhibition, Student Union Prairie Room 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tie-dye activity, circle courtyard (weather permitting)11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chemistry in Art display and sun print activity, LEA Hall 22111 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student art and pottery sale, LEA Hall, second floor hallway and 22111:30 a.m. Free lunch (until gone), Student Union outdoor patio11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alumni Association activity, bubbles/bubble wands, circle courtyardNoon to 1 p.m. Readings from Figments of Imagination literary journal, LEA Hall, first floor

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MAY 4-5Festival of Short Plays, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – Student-directed plays for adult audiences. Free admission. BSC ARTSQUEST THANKS

THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:

• Bismarck State College Foundation

• Bismarck State College Alumni Association

• Bismarck State College Visiting Writers Series

• Gate City Bank

The BSC Fine Arts Department and English & Mass Communications Department presents ArtsQuest 2016, a month-long campus celebration of music, art, theater, literature and film. ArtsQuest highlights the talent of BSC students and brings performances and presentations by guest artists to campus. All ArtsQuest events are open to the public with most presented at no charge. For more information, visit bismarckstate.edu/artsquest, call (701) 224-5601, or email artsquest@bismarckstate.edu.

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