Bates celebrates Parents and Families Weekend September 26-28

Bates College will celebrate “Parents and Families Weekend” Sept. 26 – Sept. 28 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 Duckling 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.