Stories from 2012
Robinson Players to present powerful, provocative ‘Laramie Project’

Monday, February 6, 2012 3:30 pm

Seeking to spark constructive dialogue on campus and in the community, Bates' Robinson Players present "The Laramie Project."

Book by sociologist Duina explores economic role of everyday rules, practices

Friday, February 3, 2012 4:43 pm

A book by Francesco Duina explores the role of rules and practices, informal and formal, in economic life.

Jazz pianist Glasper performs Feb. 9

Friday, February 3, 2012 8:34 am

Pianist Robert Glasper, called by New York Magazine "an artist who "unfailingly gets the feeling right," performs at Bates on Feb. 9.

English Lillian Nayder, with the help of Bates music faculty colleague James P. Parakilas, is about to give Fanny that introduction, or reintroduction, through the voice Fanny was known for in her day: the music, both vocal and instrumental, that she composed and performed for admiring (and often paying) audiences.
High time for performance of works by a different Dickens

Friday, February 3, 2012 8:21 am

Bates professor rediscovers music by Dickens' older sister.

Fashion show focuses on traditional and contemporary African styles

Thursday, February 2, 2012 4:28 pm

Traditional and contemporary fashions from Africa are the focus of Bates' premiere Inside Africa Fashion Show on Feb. 10.

OIE to present Dawoud Bey, a photographer who looks beyond stereotypes

Thursday, February 2, 2012 3:59 pm

Renowned photographer Dawoud Bey discusses his work on Feb. 15 in the Mays Center.

Inaugural Winter Throwdown leaves competitors curled, stumped, but happy

Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:47 am

In a parade of patterned Spandex, competitors in the first Intercollegiate Winter Throwdown came brandishing team mascots, notably the University of Maine at Farmington's superb white-bearded gnome.

Chiharu Naruse is a member of the applied music faculty.
BatesDowntown continues with piano-violin duo

Monday, January 30, 2012 4:34 pm

The Olin Arts Center music series BatesDowntown continues with a performance by violinist Dean Stein and pianist Chiharu Naruse on Feb. 3.

Arts Crawl, Asia Night: Student creativity trumps winter weather

Monday, January 30, 2012 2:05 pm

Escape from the Jan. 27 rain and cold came courtesy of the second-annual Bates Arts Crawl, a showcase of student creativity that culminated in the show called Asia Night.

Video: 2012 Arts Crawl

Monday, January 30, 2012 1:58 pm

Student arts showcase culminating with the variety show "Asia Night," a kaleidoscope of song and dance.

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