All events take place at Bates College, Lewiston. Except as noted, admission is free. Where there is an admission fee, the price format shows adults, then students and senior citizens.

Beginning July 8, tickets for Bates Dance Festival events are sold from 1– 6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. For reservations, please call 207-786-6161 or visit the festival Web site: www.batesdancefestival.org

For more information about summer events at Bates, please call:

• Bates College Museum of Art - 207-786-6158
• Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series - 207-786-6400
• Bates College Information (Concierge) - 207-786-6255

Bates College Museum of Art

June 24 – Oct. 7

Cryptozoology: Out of Time Place Scale

Some, like the Tasmanian tiger, are considered extinct. Some, like the giant squid, existed only as rumors until hard evidence finally appeared. And roaming a shadowy habitat between myth, hucksterism and science are still others — for example, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Such creatures are the subjects of cryptozoology, the study of unknown, rumored or hidden animals. Organized by the Bates College Museum of Art and H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute, and featuring 16 nationally known artists, this major exhibition is a witty, wide-ranging examination of a field enjoying an increasingly high profile in pop culture.

Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St.

Summer Calendar

Thursday, July 13

6 p.m.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series

A veteran of A Prairie Home Companion and performances with the Boys of the Lough, Frank Ferrel is a leading North American folk fiddler. He and esteemed Maine guitarist-mandolinist David Surette offer a program of Celtic and Canadian tunes. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)

Saturday, July 15

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Tania Isaac Dance. Philadelphia’s rising star, this Caribbean-born choreographer creates provocative multimedia work that addresses realities and perceptions of the Third World. A discussion with the artists follows the concert. Admission: $18/$12.

Schaeffer Theatre

Thursday, July 20

6 p.m.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series

The Sheepscot Sound, a midcoast-based barbershop quartet, croons in smooth four-part harmony through tunes ranging from vintage barbershop classics to jazz, pop-rock and more. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)

Friday, July 21

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Robert Moses’ Kin. Award-winning San Francisco choreographer Robert Moses explores topics ranging from African American oral history to the dark side of contemporary urban culture — all while reveling in the simple joyous expressions of pure movement. A discussion with the artists follows the concert. Admission: $18/$12.

Schaeffer Theatre

Saturday, July 22

7:15 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Lecture: Inside Dance, a pre-performance lecture by dance critic Michael Seaver.

Schaeffer Theatre

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Robert Moses’ Kin (see July 21 listing).

Schaeffer Theatre

Tuesday, July 25

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Lecture and demonstration: Marc Bamuthi Joseph: Speakin’ Out. Spoken word artist Bamuthi shares excerpts from his recent work Scourge and talks about his creative process.

Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Thursday, July 27

6 p.m.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series

King Pirogi is a midcoast band that serves a fabulous mix of dance music with infectious enthusiasm and humor. With old-time polka as the centerpiece, the quintet dabbles in swing, jazz, rock and klezmer. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Panel discussion: Global Exchange: Sharing Across Cultures. International choreographers discuss their work and the cultural environment in which they create.

Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Friday, July 28

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Marc Bamuthi Joseph and company perform Scourge, Bamuthi Joseph’s revolutionary look at the tragic history of his native Haiti expressed through hip hop, spoken word and live music. A discussion with the artists follows the concert. Admission: $18/$12.

Schaeffer Theatre

Saturday, July 29

7:15 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Lecture: Inside Dance, a pre-performance lecture by dance critic Michael Seaver.

Schaeffer Theatre

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Scourge (see July 28 listing).

Schaeffer Theatre

Tuesday, Aug. 1

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: The Musicians’ Concert. An annual festival favorite, this eclectic concert presents nine remarkable composers and multi-instrumentalists playing original and improvised music from around the planet. Admission: $7.

Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Thursday, Aug. 3

6 p.m.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series

World-class musicians from the 2006 Bates Dance Festival constitute the One-World Music Ensemble, performing on instruments from all over: percussion, accordion, bouzouki and more. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)

Saturday, Aug. 5

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Faculty Gala. Renowned artists Michael Foley ’89, Cathy Young, Jennifer Archibald, Gabriel Masson, nugen+matteson dance and others present an eclectic evening of modern, jazz and hip hop dance. Admission: $18/$12.

Schaeffer Theatre

Sunday, Aug. 6

5 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Equus Projects. In this informal performance, dancers, horses and riders meet in choreography by JoAnna Mendl Shaw.

Library Quad

Tuesday, Aug. 8

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Moving in the Moment. An annual festival favorite, this evening of improvisational dance and music features contact improviser Nancy Stark Smith and members of the dance and music faculty.

Alumni Gymnasium

Thursday, Aug. 10

6 p.m.

Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series

“Look out, Dar Williams and Catie Curtis” — that’s what the respected folk music magazine Dirty Linen had to say about upcoming singer-songwriter Carolyn Currie, whose performing credits include the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, in Texas. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Different Voices. Featuring new works by choreographers from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and Mexico, including emerging artists Shakia Johnson and Julian Barnett. Admission: $18/$12.

Schaeffer Theatre

Friday, Aug. 11

8 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Different Voices (see Aug. 10 listing).

Schaeffer Theatre

Saturday, Aug. 12

1–5 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Young Choreographers/New Works. An informal adjudicated showing of more than 20 new works by talented dance students from across the United States. Faculty members will provide insightful critical feedback throughout the afternoon.

Schaeffer Theatre

7:30 p.m.

Bates Dance Festival

Performance: Festival Finale. Festival participants of all ages perform modern, postmodern, hip hop and Spanish dance works by Robert Moses, Gabriel Masson, Cathy Young and Jennifer Archibald. Featured is a new work by community children participating in our Youth Arts Program. Admission: $5.

Alumni Gymnasium