Stories from April 1998
Maine native's work featured in Black Maria Film Festival

Wednesday, April 29, 1998 3:39 pm

Bowdoin native Kerry Laitala is one of several filmmakers whose works will be featured at the Museum of Art's screenings of the 17th annual Black Maria Film, Video and Animation Festival Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Appriximately 18 of the winning entries will be shown in the two screenings. Admission is $5 for each screening, and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Psychologist to discuss attachment theory implications

Wednesday, April 29, 1998 3:32 pm

Dr. Kathleen McCartney, a child psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire, will discuss "Clinical Implications of Attachment Theory" May 6 at 4 p.m. in Chase Hall. McCartney's talk is sponsored by the psychology department and the Center for Service Learning, as well as the Department of Behavioral Medicine at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Historian to discuss civil rights and economic justice

Monday, April 27, 1998 3:29 pm

Howard Zinn, a civil-rights historian, playwright and award-winning author, will discuss Civil Rights and Economic Justice May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Maine youth orchestra to perform

Monday, April 27, 1998 3:25 pm

The Brunswick Regional Youth Orchestra will perform at Bates May 10 at 3 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. Advance tickets are $7 and $3 for seniors and students. Tickets at the door are $8 and $4 for seniors and students. To purchase advance tickets, call 207-846-5244.

Auburn Land Lab fair to feature presentations by students, environmental groups

Friday, April 24, 1998 3:21 pm

The second annual Auburn Land Lab fair will be held May 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and May 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Auburn Land Lab at the corner of North Auburn and Holbrook roads in Auburn. This free event will bring together students, environmental educators, parents and community members to learn more about the environment. For more information, call Anne Wilson at 207-783-4563.

Violinist, pianist and cellist perform classical music

Friday, April 24, 1998 3:16 pm

Violinist Lawrence Golan and pianist Judith Quimby joined by cellist Kurt Kaufman perform a concert of classical music in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall May 8 at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Black Maria film festival to screen winning entries

Friday, April 17, 1998 3:11 pm

Bates will screen winning entries from the 17th annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival May 2 and May 3 in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The Saturday program begins at 8 p.m., and a different program begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for each screening, and tickets can be purchased at the door. The festival is sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art with support from the Bates Filmboard.

Chief to discuss village's awardwinning hydroelectric power project

Wednesday, April 15, 1998 3:05 pm

Chief Abel Bosum of the Ouje-Bougoumou Cree First Nation will discuss hydroelectric power and his village's award-winning alternative energy project April 24 at 3 p.m. in Skelton Lounge. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

To replace ice storm damaged trees, free trees available at Bates

Wednesday, April 15, 1998 3:02 pm

As a festive closure to the ice storm of 1998 and in celebration of Earth Week at Bates College, Lewiston-Auburn residents are invited to select free trees and enjoy a free barbecue dinner on the Bates Quad April 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Music will be provided by Winterwood, an acoustic duo featuring Denny Breau and Brad Harnois.

Bates to host Maine Bird Conference

Wednesday, April 15, 1998 2:51 pm

The fourth biennial Maine Bird Conference, sponsored by Bates College and the Stanton Bird Club, will be held at Bates May 1-2 in the Olin Arts Center. Students, birdwatchers and ornithologists are invited to register for the conference by calling 207-645-4769 or 207-645-4122.

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