2016 headliners
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 13-14
Steven 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.
JIM BONNEY – APRIL 18
Award-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 21
Michael 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.
1500 Edwards Ave.
PO Box 5587
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
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 18
BSC 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 18-21
Everyone 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.
2016
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 [email protected].
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 12
Collage 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.
APRIL 20-MAY 13
Juried 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 21
Michael 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!
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
BSC Jazz Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., Sidney J. Lee Auditorium
– With special guest, Big Al’s Big Band. Free admission.
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MAY 1-3
Community 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 2-4
2016 Spring Show, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Student Union
– By students in the BSC Graphic Design & Communications program.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
ArtsQuest Campus Arts Crawl
10 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 221
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Student art and pottery sale, LEA Hall,
second floor hallway and 221
11:30 a.m.
Free lunch (until gone), Student Union
outdoor patio
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alumni Association activity,
bubbles/bubble wands,
circle courtyard
Noon to 1 p.m.
Readings from Figments of
Imagination literary journal,
LEA Hall, first floor
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MAY 4-5
Festival of Short Plays, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,
Sidney J. Lee Auditorium – Student-directed
plays for adult audiences. Free admission.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Music 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 26
Chamber 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 28
Juried student art exhibit open house and artist reception,
4 to 7 p.m., Gannon Gallery in BSC Library-English-Art (LEA) Hall,
second floor.
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BSC ARTSQUEST THANKS
THE FOLLOWING
SPONSORS:
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Bismarck State College
Foundation
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Bismarck State College
Alumni Association
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Bismarck State College
Visiting Writers Series
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Gate City Bank