Thursday, Dec. 1

World AIDS Day: Sponsored by the Multicultural Center, afternoon programs mark this international day of awareness: exhibit of photographs of children with AIDS (reception 2 p.m.); fund raiser featuring chocolate treats for sale (2:30–6 p.m.); community candlelight vigil and walk to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center (4:30 p.m.). For more information call 207-786-8376. Chase Hall Gallery

4:30 p.m.—Lecture: Life as a Work in Progress: Stories of a Mid-Career Rabbi,with Hillel Katzir, rabbi of Temple Shalom Synagogue-Center, Auburn. Part of the series Spiritual Journeys: Stories of the Soul2005–06.Sponsored by the chaplain’s office. For more information call 207-786-8272. Chase Hall, Skelton Lounge

8 p.m.—Debate: The Brooks Quimby Debate Council presents a debate on a resolution TBA. For more information call 207-786-6255. Pettengill Hall, Keck Classroom (G52)

Friday, Dec. 2

7 p.m.—Lecture: The State(s) of Muslim Women’s Struggles for Gender Justiceby Amina Wadud, professor of religion at Virginia Commonwealth University. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center. For more information call 207-786-8376. Edmund S. Muskie Archives

7 p.m.—Theater: The Motel Plays. Students direct plays, each set in a motel room, from the HB Playwrights Foundation’s Annual Short Play Festival. Free, no reservations. For more information call 207-786-6255. Pettigrew Hall, Gannett Theater

8 p.m.—Concert: The Bates College Choir, conducted by lecturer in music John Corrie, performs Bach’s Magnificatand Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna.For more information call 207-786-6135. Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Saturday, Dec. 3

4:30 p.m.—Lecture: An award-winning journalist, provocative cultural critic and the author of the novel When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost,Joan Morgan offers a speech with a title TBA. Presented by the Feminist Action Coalition. For more information call 207-777-7928. Chase Hall Lounge

8 p.m.—Concert: Bates College Choir (see Dec. 2 listing).Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Sunday, Dec. 4

3 p.m.—Concert: Bates Gamelan Mawar Mekar, directed by visiting assistant professor of music Gina Fatone, performs a short program of traditional and contemporary music of West Java. For more information call 207-786-6135. Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Noon—Museum tour: Join art museum staff for a tour of the
current exhibitions, listed below. For more information call 207-786-6158. Bates College Museum of Art

12:30 p.m.—Noonday Concert: Pianist Frank Glazer, Bates artist in residence. For more information call 207-786-6135. Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

7 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Bowdoin. Alumni Gymnasium

Wednesday, Dec. 7

6–9 p.m.—Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art. Artists should bring drawing board and supplies. Easels provided. Admission: $7 (free for Bates students). Olin Arts Center, Room 259

7 p.m.—Concert: Tom Snow directs the Bates College Jazz Band. For more information call 207-786-6135. Chase Hall Lounge

7 p.m.—Theater: For their final project, students in a voice and speech course perform Lorca’s The Love of Don Perlimplin for Belisa in the Garden. Free, no reservations. For more information call 207-786-6255. Pettigrew Hall, Gannett Theater

8 p.m.—Service: Busy Life, Peaceful Center:A Weekly Time of Rest for Body and Soul.A non-denominational contemplative time of quiet, candlelight, poetry and musical performances by members of the campus community. Sponsored by the chaplain’s office. For more information call 207-786-8272. Bates College Chapel

Friday, Dec. 9

8 p.m.—Contradance: Traditional New England folk dancing to the band Wake the Neighbors. No experience needed; all dances taught and called. Admission: $8/$7. Sponsored by the Freewill Folk Society. Chase Hall Lounge

Wednesday, Dec. 14

6–9 p.m.—Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art. Artists should bring drawing board and supplies. Easels provided. Admission: $7 (free for Bates students). Olin Arts Center, Room 259

7 p.m.—Concert: Milt Simon directs the all-volunteer Auburn Community Band in its 25th annual holiday concert. For more information call 207-786-6135. Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

Saturday, Dec. 17

7:30 p.m.—Ballet: Portland Ballet presents The Victorian Nutcracker,a version of the holiday classic adapted to reflect real people and places in Maine’s largest city. Admission: $20/$15 for children and seniors. Advance sales are available through Bull Moose Music, 207-784-6463 (service charge applies). Schaeffer Theatre

Sunday, Dec. 18

2 p.m.—Ballet: The Victorian Nutcracker(see Dec. 17 listing). Schaeffer Theatre

Monday, Dec. 19 – Wednesday Jan. 4

Winter Recess: Administrative offices close at noon Friday, Dec. 23, and reopen Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2006.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

6–9 p.m.—Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art. Artists should bring drawing board and supplies. Easels provided. Admission: $7 (free for Bates students). Olin Arts Center, Room 259