Thursday, July 17
6 p.m.
Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series: Accordionist Dr. Jeff Grosser and the Razcals Swing Jazz Band play tunes from the '20s to the present, reflecting the tradition of jazz accordionist Art Van Damme. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as a picnic supper.
Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)
Saturday, July 19
8 p.m.
Bates Dance Festival performance: Alone & Together/Faculty Concert. An evening of modern, ballet, hip-hop and West African dance by choreographers Shonach Mirk-Robles, Cathy Young, Chris Aiken, Larry Keigwin, Nicole Wolcott, Karen Love and Danah Bella. Admission: $15/$10 (for advance reservations, call 207-786-6161 between 1-6 p.m., beginning July 11).
Schaeffer Theatre
Thursday, July 24
6 p.m.
Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series: Downeast Brass, a popular Maine quintet. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as a picnic supper.
Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)
Friday July 25
8 p.m.
Bates Dance Festival performance: Award-winning Soweto-born dancer-choreographer Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe performs a spellbinding triple bill inspired by his South African ancestry and layered with multicultural influences. A discussion with the artist follows. Admission: $17/$10 (see July 19 listing for reservations information).
Schaeffer Theatre
Saturday, July 26
8 p.m.
Bates Dance Festival performance: Vincent Sekwati Mantsoe (see July 25 listing).
Schaeffer Theatre
Tuesday, July 29
8 p.m.
Bates Dance Festival performance: Sara Pearson/Patrik Widrig and Company premiere The Return of Lot's Wife, a dance-theater epic with edgy choreography, heartbreaking humor, Persian Sufi poetry and a stunning score by Carter Burwell. A discussion with the artists follows. Admission: $17/$10 (see July 19 listing for reservations information).
Schaeffer Theatre
Thursday, July 31
6 p.m.
Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series: Le Vent du Nord, a Montreal quartet performing traditional Quebecois songs and dances, and featuring the lively Benoit Bourque. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as a picnic supper.
Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, overlooking Lake Andrews (rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall)
8 p.m.
Video talk: Integrated Dance. AXIS Dance Company artistic director and choreographer Judy Smith and company member Alisa Rasera discuss their dance work for people with disabilities.
Olin Arts Center Concert Hall
