| September 11, 1997 |
Release No. 778
Contact: Marc Glass
207-786-6330
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bates celebrates Parents and Families Weekend September 26-28
LEWISTON, Maine -- Bates College will celebrate "Parents and Families Weekend" Sept. 26 - Sept. 228 with many on-campus events for students and their parents, alumni and Bates employees. The following events are open to the public:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
- Art Exhibit: Alex Grey's "Numinous Flesh," 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Olin Museum of Art. Free.
- Theater at Bates will stage the world premiere of Carolyn Gage's "The Ugly Ducklings" at 6 p.m. in Gannett Theater. The drama is about the destructive effects of homophobia on girls and young women. Tickets are $2 for general admission and may be purchased at the box office. For reservations and additional ticket information, call the box office at 207- 786-6161.
- The Bates College Modern Dance Company in Concert at 8 p.m. in Schaeffer Theatre. Free
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
- Art Exhibit: Alex Grey's "Numinous Flesh," 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Olin Museum of Art. Free.
- Men's soccer vs. Tufts, 11 a.m. at Leahey Field. Free.
- Women's soccer vs. Tufts, noon at Lafayette Street Field. Free.
- Field hockey vs. Tufts, noon at Russell Street Field. Free.
- Football vs. Tufts, 1:30 p.m. at Garcelon Field. Free.
- Theater at Bates stages Carolyn Gage's "The Ugly Ducklings" at 6 p.m. in Gannett Theater. The drama is about the destructive effects of homophobia on girls and young women. Tickets are $2 for general admission and may be purchased at the box office. For reservations and additional ticket information, call the box office at 207-786-6161.
- The Bates College Modern Dance Company in Concert at 8 p.m. in Schaeffer Theatre. Free
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
- Art Exhibit: Alex Grey's "Numinous Flesh," 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Olin Museum of Art. Free.
- Theater at Bates stages Carolyn Gage's "The Ugly Ducklings" at 2 p.m. in Gannett Theater. The drama is about the destructive effects of homophobia on girls and young women. Tickets are $2 for general admission and may be purchased at the box office. For reservations and additional ticket information, call the box office at 207-786-6161.
- Women's Soccer vs. Babson, 2 p.m. at Lafayette Street Field. Free.
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