Events Schedule: April 2011
Hello from Bates! Here’s a preview of public events at the college in April 2011. Except as noted, these events are open to the public at no charge. (Where there is an admission fee, the cost for the general public appears first, followed by the cost for students and seniors.)
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For up-to-date events information throughout the month, see our Upcoming Events page. Questions or comments? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at calendar@bates.edu.
Friday, April 1
1:30 pm Mount David Summit: Bates’ annual celebration of student achievement highlights research, creative work, projects conducted in the context of academic courses and community-based learning. Students present their work in poster sessions, in short talks organized into panels moderated by faculty, and in readings, performances, screenings and exhibitions. Sponsored by the Dean of the Faculty’s office and the Student Research Program. Learn more.
Pettengill Hall and other campus locations
7 & 9:30pm Film: The Green Hornet. Sponsored by the Filmboard. $1.
Olin 104
7:30pm Dance performance: The Bates Modern Dance Company performs works created by students and professional choreographers. Tickets are $6/$3, available at www.batestickets.com. FMI: 207-786-6161.
Schaeffer Theatre
8pm Concert: Directed by John Corrie and accompanied by an orchestra, the Bates College Choir performs Haydn’s Te Deum and Missa in Angustiis, better known as the “Lord Nelson Mass.” Free, but tickets required. For tickets or more information: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Saturday, April 2
Noon Women’s lacrosse vs. Amherst.
Garcelon Field
2 & 7pm Film: The Green Hornet (see April 1).
Olin 104
5pm Dance performance: Bates College Modern Dance Company (see April 1).
Schaeffer Theatre
8pm Concert: Bates College Choir sings Haydn (see April 1).
Olin Concert Hall
Sunday, April 3
11am Dance workshop: Instruction in West African dance offered by the Passport Project. Sponsored by the “Considering Africa” general education concentration faculty and the Africana Club.
Schaeffer Theatre
1:30pm Women’s lacrosse vs. Wellesley.
Garcelon Field
2pm Softball vs. Thomas (doubleheader).
Lafayette Street Field
2pm Dance performance: Bates College Modern Dance Company (see April 1).
Schaeffer Theatre
2 & 4:30pm Film: The Green Hornet (see April 1).
Olin 104
6pm Performance: West African percussion and dance by the Passport Project. Sponsored by the “Considering Africa” general education concentration faculty and the Africana Club.
Schaeffer Theatre
5:30pm Protestant worship service with gospel music. FMI: 207-786-8273.
Chapel
7:30pm Concert: Senior thesis concert by composer Israel Mesa. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin 104
Monday, April 4
4pm Lecture: Topic TBA by Sean Yom, political scientist at Temple University. FMI: 207-786-8295.
Pettengill G21
7:30pm Dance performance: Bates Modern Dance Company (see April 1).
Schaeffer Theatre
Tuesday, April 5
12:30pm Noonday Concert: Voice students of John Corrie. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
7:30pm Concert: Bates College Steel Pan Orchestra. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Wednesday, April 6
4pm Women’s tennis vs. Colby.
Wallach Tennis Center
4:15pm Concert: Voice students of Bonnie Scarpelli. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
5pm Women’s lacrosse vs. Southern Maine.
Garcelon Field
6pm Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art. Easels provided, bring drawing board and supplies. $7. FMI: 207-786-6158.
Olin 259
7pm Concert: Bates College Jazz Band, directed by Tom Snow. Free, but tickets required. For tickets or more information: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Friday, April 8
2:30pm Symposium: Students in the education department present their work, followed by keynote speaker Alfie Kohn, who writes about education, parenting and human behavior.
Pettengill Hall
3pm Baseball vs. Bowdoin.
Leahey Field
4:30pm Softball vs. Trinity.
Lafayette Street Field
6pm Exhibition opening: A reception opens the annual Senior Exhibition (described below). FMI: 207-786-6158.
Museum of Art
7:30pm Concert: Students in a computer music course perform their work. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
8pm Contradance. All dances taught and called; beginners’ workshop, 7:30pm. $6. Sponsored by the Freewill Folk Society.
Chase Lounge
Saturday, April 9
Noon Softball vs. Trinity (doubleheader).
Lafayette Street Field
Noon Men’s and women’s track and field vs. Colby, MIT and Southern Maine.
Campus Avenue Field
1pm Men’s lacrosse vs. Connecticut College.
Garcelon Field
3pm Concert: Piano students of Chiharu Naruse. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Sunday, April 10
5:30pm Protestant worship (see April 3).
Chapel
7:30pm Concert: Senior thesis concert by composer Benjamin Taska, who presents an original score for the Jan Svankmajer film Little Otik, performed live by a 13-piece chamber orchestra conducted by Hiroya Miura. Refreshments follow the performance. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Tuesday, April 12
12:30pm Noonday Concert: Performer TBA. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Wednesday, April 13
6pm Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art (see April 6).
Olin 259
Friday, April 15
7:30pm Concert: Senior thesis concert by composer Peter Gurney. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Sunday, April 17
9am Men’s and women’s rowing host CBB President’s Cup.
Bates Boathouse, Greene
10am Women’’s tennis vs. Middlebury.
Wallach Tennis Center
Noon Baseball vs. Husson.
Leahey Field
1pm Women’s lacrosse vs. New England.
Garcelon Field
2pm Men’s tennis vs. Middlebury.
Wallach Tennis Center
5:30pm Protestant worship (see April 3).
Chapel
Monday, April 18
2pm Softball vs. Maine-Farmington.
Lafayette Street Field
4pm Baseball vs. Thomas.
Leahey Field
Tuesday, April 19
7pm Men’s lacrosse vs. Bowdoin.
Garcelon Field
Wednesday, April 20
4pm Women’s tennis vs. Bowdoin.
Wallach Tennis Center
6pm Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art (see April 6).
Olin 259
Friday, April 22
3pm Baseball vs. Trinity.
Leahey Field
4pm Softball vs. Bowdoin.
Lafayette Street Field
Saturday, April 23
Noon Baseball vs. Trinity (doubleheader).
Leahey Field
Noon Men’s track and field hosts Maine State Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Russell Street Track
1pm Men’s lacrosse vs. Trinity.
Garcelon Field
Sunday, April 24
5:30pm Protestant worship (see April 3).
Chapel
Tuesday, April 26
12:30pm Noonday Concert: Bridget Convey and Chiharu Naruse, piano duo. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
2pm Baseball vs. Maine-Farmington (doubleheader).
Leahey Field
4:30pm Softball vs. St. Joseph’s.
Lafayette Street Field
7pm Reading: Language Arts Live presents acclaimed Ethiopian novelist Dinaw Mengestu. FMI: 207-786-6326 or 207-786-6256.
Chase Hall Lounge
Wednesday, April 27
6pm Figure drawing sponsored by the Bates College Museum of Art (see April 6).
Olin 259
7:30pm Concert: Senior thesis concert by composer Alex Koster, who writes music based on the analysis of tones present in the human voice. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
Olin Concert Hall
Thursday, April 28
Noon Presidential symposium: Recognizing Change, Preparing for the Future: Developing Partnerships for Academic Success. The 2011 presidential symposium features keynote speaker Alma R. Clayton-Pedersen, former vice president for education and institutional renewal and now senior scholar at the Association of American Colleges and Universities. This afternoon gathering convened by Bates President Elaine Tuttle Hansen will explore the connections between diversity and learning. FMI: 207-786-6102 or hbumps@bates.edu.
Chase Lounge
4:30pm Men’s tennis vs. Bowdoin.
Wallach Tennis Center
Friday, April 29
7pm Women’s lacrosse vs. Colby.
Garcelon Field
Saturday, April 30
Noon Baseball vs. Colby (doubleheader).
Leahey Field
Noon Softball vs. Colby (doubleheader).
Lafayette Street Field
8pm Dance performance: The Bates Dance Alumni Reunion Concert features current students and alumni celebrating the life and work of Leonard and Marcy Plavin. Free; no reservations. FMI: 207-786-6161.
Schaeffer Theatre
Bates College Museum of Art
Hours: 10am–5pm Tuesday–Saturday
April 8–May 28
Annual Senior Exhibition: Culminating their yearlong thesis project, 15 studio art majors present work in a variety of media.
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