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Join us as we celebrate Artmobile with cake and festivities! Bucks County Community College’s traveling art museum has brought the arts to Bucks County schools and communities for 40 years.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 21POETRY READING n 7:30 PM Orangery

Hear readings by Amy Small-McKinney (left), Montgomery County Poet Laureate and Yolanda Wisher (right), Philadelphia Poet Laureate.

THURSDAY, MAY 4GERALD VEASLEY’S ELECTRIC MINGUS PROJECTn Master Class 2 PM (free)n Concert 7:30 PM* Zlock Performing Arts Center

A fierce, swinging homage to Charles Mingus, late bass master, with an electrified ensemble. Fusing Mingus’ compositions with his own masterful style, Veasley and the band give a multidimen-sional performance that integrates percussion, sound effects and recordings of Mingus’ voice.

* Concert tickets available at www.bucks.edu/tickets

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12Performance Class Recital n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center Recipients of Music Scholarships perform a program of stylistically diverse repertoire.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21Poetry Reading with Amy Small-McKinney, Montgomery County Poet Laureate and Yolanda Wisher, Philadelphia Poet Laureate n 7:30 PM OrangeryAmy Small-McKinney is the author of Life is Perfect and two chapbooks of poetry, Body of Surrender and Clear Moon. She is founder of the program, Finding Our Voices: Poetry & Resilience, using poetry to help others, particularly those struggling with mental health, to find their voices. Yolanda Wisher is a multidisciplinary poet and educator. She is the author of Monk Eats an Afro (Hanging Loose Press, 2014) and the co-editor of Peace is a Haiku Song (City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, 2013). As an English teacher at Germantown Friends School, Wisher founded and directed the Germantown Poetry Festival (2006–2010).

stART Trek Reception n 6–8 PM n The Gallery at Lower Bucks Campus, Bristol This exhibition features area artists exploring ideas related to science fiction and the universe. It will remain on display through June 8.

MONDAY, APRIL 24Chamber Jazz Ensembles n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center Student Jazz ensembles perform Jazz standards, Blues, and more.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 through THURSDAY, APRIL 27Structures & Stories: Contemporary Book Arts n 10 AM–2 PM n Artmobile (parked across from 3-D Arts Building) Artmobile, Bucks County Community College’s traveling art museum, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary of bringing the arts to Bucks County schools and communities. Enjoy Structures & Stories, our interactive exhibition for all ages that investigates artists’ books in expressive and unique structures—from traditional scroll, accordion and codex, to pop-up, tunnel and carousel books. Three dozen culturally diverse artists, many of national stature, exhibit more than 70 works that are sculptural and kinetic excursions into printmaking, photography, collage and papermaking. Free and open to the public. To schedule a special group tour, call 215-968-8435.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26Madrigal Singers n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center The College’s select vocal ensemble, under the direction of Rochelle Reed, performs advanced repertoire representing diverse historical, cultural, and stylistic backgrounds and genres.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27Percussion Ensemble n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center Under the direction of Mark Pultorak, the College’s Percussion Ensemble performs a wide spectrum of percussion music, including standard repertoire, popular favorites, recent avant-garde compositions, and Brazilian and African drumming.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 through TUESDAY, MAY 952nd Annual Student Exhibition n Hicks Art Center Gallery n Monday and Friday, 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 AM–8 PM, Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM A showcase of the best work made by students in the Arts Department including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital media, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, sculpture, fine woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, glass, web design, graphic design, music, film and video.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2910th Annual Tyler Formal Gardens & Landscape Lecture n 9:30 AM n Zlock Performing Arts CenterMichael Strengari, head horticulturist at Grounds for Sculpture, presents a special lecture on “Encountering Art & Nature at Grounds for Sculpture.” A guided tour of the Tyler Formal Gardensis included, along with a raffle to support the Gardens. General admission $15; Students $10.Purchase tickets at www.bucks.edu/foundation/events. For information, email rosenbel@bucks.edu.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3052nd Annual Student Exhibition: Reception n 1–4 PM n Hicks Art CenterThe reception features a dessert buffet prepared by the students of the Bucks Chef Apprenticeship Pastry Arts Program.

Arts Scholarship and Award Ceremony n 2 PM n Hicks Art Center

Student Art & Craft Sale n 1–4 PM n 3-D Courtyard (weather permitting) or 3-D Arts 001

Open Studios n 1–4 PM n Hicks Art CenterCeramics Wheel-throwing and Hand-building, Room 001; Fine Woodworking, Room 130; Jewelry, Room 111; Photography, Rooms 118 & 120; Printmaking, Room 106; Sculpture, 3-D Building

Wood Turning Demonstration n 1–2 PM n Hicks Art Center, Room 130Mark Sfirri demonstrates multi-axis turning.

Glassblowing Open Studio & Demonstrations n 1–4 PM n 3-D Arts Building 010Karl Carter and students demonstrate glassblowing techniques throughout the afternoon.

Bronze Pour Demonstration n 3 PM n 3-D Arts Building, Metal/FoundryJon Burns guides a team of artists through the process of casting bronze sculpture.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (continued)

Artmobile 40th Anniversary Celebration n 1–4 PM n Artmobile (parked across from 3-D Arts Building) Join us as we celebrate Artmobile with cake and festivities! Bucks County Community College’s traveling art museum has brought the arts to Bucks County schools and communities for 40 years. Enjoy Structures & Stories, our interactive exhibition for all ages that investigates artists’ books in expressive and unique structures. Make a zine to take home or display in Artmobile and our online gallery! Share your memories of in video interviews!

MONDAY, MAY 1Classical Chamber Ensembles n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center Students in Classical Chamber Ensembles perform a program of stylistically diverse repertoire.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3Film Festival n 5:30–7 PM n Zlock Performing Arts CenterThe Arts Department presents a juried selection of student-produced and directed films. Reception at 5:30 PM. Screening at 6 PM.

Concert Choir n 7:30 PM n Presser Room, Music and Multimedia Center Under the direction of Rochelle Reed, the College’s Concert Choir performs stylistically diverse musical repertoire ranging from the Classics to contemporary arrangements.

THURSDAY, MAY 4Gerald Veasley’s Electric Mingus Projectn Master Class 2 PM n Concert 7:30 PM n Zlock Performing Arts Center A fierce, swinging homage to Charles Mingus, late bass master, with an electrified ensemble. Fusing Mingus’ compositions with his own masterful style, Veasley and the band give a multi-dimensional performance that integrates percussion, sound effects and recordings of Mingus’ voice. Master Class is free and open to the public. Concert: VIP with artist Meet & Greet $30; General $15; Senior, Alumni, Children, Students, Bucks Employees $10; Bucks Students — free with ID. www.bucks.edu/tickets

SATURDAY, MAY 6Unrivaled Sound: A Steinway Celebration n 7 PM n Zlock Performing Arts CenterBucks Music students, faculty, ensembles, alumni, and guests perform in celebration of the College’s becoming an All-Steinway School.

TUESDAY, MAY 9 Jazz Orchestra n 7:30 PM n Zlock Performing Arts CenterThe College’s Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Baumeister, performs Big Band music ranging from the Swing Era to Modern Jazz.

Amy Small-

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52nd Annual Student Exhibition

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Concert Choir

Gerald Veasley

All events take place at the Newtown Campus and are free, unless otherwise indicated.