The 17th annual SMSU Fine Arts Celebration returns March 28 through May 5. The celebration features creative works from the Fine Arts and Communication department and the Creative Writing program.

“We are really excited about our schedule of events this year,” said Dr. John Ginocchio, chair of the Fine Arts and Communication department, director of Bands at SMSU and the event coordinator. “The variety really showcases our fine arts programs at SMSU.”

This year’s celebration provides programming from vocal and instrumental ensembles, exhibits, panel discussions, main stage theatre, readings, recitals, and more.

“There’s a wide variety of events planned throughout the duration of the celebration,” said Ginocchio. “Most of the events are free of charge, also, and we invite the public to participate.”

The schedule of events includes:

Guest artist discussion with Tom “Bones” Malone, March 28, at noon-1 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

SMSU Jazz Ensemble with guest artist, Tom “Bones” Malone, March 28, at 7:30-9 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

“The Enchanted Bookshop” public performances in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, April 1, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., April 2, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Forensics Showcase, SMSU Whipple Gallery, April 6, at 7 p.m.

SMSU Student Recital, April 5, at 1-2 p.m. in the FA Theatre

13th annual Fashion Runway, April 10, at 6:30-8 p.m. in the FA Theatre Lobby

Inside and Out: Fashioning the Cinderella Dresses, April 11 at noon-1 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery; April 11 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library

Perceptions Student Literary & Art Journal Reading, April 13, at noon-1 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery

SMSU Glee Club & Alta Voce, “Of Myths and Legends,” April 13, at 7:30-8:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church

Graduating Senior Art Exhibition, April 17-May 2 in the Whipple Gallery

SMSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert, April 17, at 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the FA Theatre

SMSU Chorale, “Masterworks Concert: The Music of Maurice Duruflé,”w/guest organist Stephen Hamilton, April 18, at 7:30-8:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church

“Recent Controversies in Art” panel discussion, April 19, at 10-10:50 a.m. in the Conference Center Lower Level

Telling Women’s Stories: Readings from competition winners, April 19, at noon-1 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery

SMSU Student Recital, April 19, at 1-2 p.m. in the FA Theatre

Mustang Ovations, April 20, at 4-6 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Center

Senior Art Exhibit Reception, April 20, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Whipple Gallery

“The Trail to Oregon!” SMSU Drama Club production in the SMSU Black Box Theatre, April 20, 21, 22, at 7:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m.

Visiting Writers Series presents: Lauren Carlson, poetry reading, April 24, at 7-8 p.m. in Charter Hall 201, to be followed by Q&A and book signing

SMSU/Community Concert Band & Symphonic Chamber Winds, “At the Movies!” April 24, at 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the FA Theatre

Library Open Mic Night, April 25 at noon-1 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery, April 25, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library, bring a book to share a reading or come to listen.

SMSU student recital. April 26, at 1-2 p.m. in the FA Theatre

“The Rest of the Story” Stories of Surprise…from the works of Paul Harvey, April 27, at noon-1 p.m. in the SMSU William Whipple Gallery, April 27 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Lyon County Library

“An Iliad,” an adaptation of the Homer epic by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare, April 29 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SMSU Black Box Theatre

Broadcast Digital Media Student Media Showcase, May 2, at 4-6 p.m. in Bellows Academic 102

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra, “The Idea of North — Music from Scandinavia, Germany and Russia” with Mezzo Soprano Diva Anna Sigriður Helgadóttir of Reykjavik, Iceland, May 5 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts at Marshall High School, tickets are $12 adults, $5 for students, $25 family maximum