{"id":104023,"date":"2016-11-03T10:47:38","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T14:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=104023"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:15:34","slug":"campus-events-dec-1-19-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2016\/11\/03\/campus-events-dec-1-19-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus events: Dec. 1\u201319, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_104047\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104047\" class=\"size-large wp-image-104047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Shown in an October 2016 rehearsal, Bates dancers present the annual Fall Dance Concert Dec. 3\u20135. (Josh Kuckens\/Bates College) \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/161007_Dance_610_jk_LR.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-104047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shown in an October 2016 rehearsal, Bates dancers present the annual Fall Dance Concert Dec. 3\u20135. (Josh Kuckens\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Hello from Bates!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>This is a listing of public events<\/strong> at the college during December 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The public is invited<\/strong> to these events. Except as noted, admission is free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want the latest<\/strong> events information? Visit the daily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/events\/\">Events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104049\" style=\"width: 229px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104049\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-104049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"An essayist, novelist and poet, Terese Svoboda reads from her work Dec. 1.\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR-656x900.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR-146x200.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/svoboda_LR.jpg 787w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-104049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An essayist, novelist and poet, Terese Svoboda reads from her work Dec. 1.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t attend the game<\/strong>? Watch the livestream:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/athletics.bates.edu\/landing\/index\/?_ga=1.37329824.1479656078.1394803045\">athletics.bates.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cUpcoming Events\u201d tab<\/li>\n<li>Find your event and click the \u201cVideo\u201d link (not all games are available on video).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions or comments<\/strong>? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at <a href=\"mailto:calendar@bates.edu\">calendar@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>Recurring Events<\/h3>\n<p><em>Taking place while Bates is in session. Please confirm before you go<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4:15pm weekdays | Buddhist meditation<\/strong> led by the Dharma Society. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:15pm Mon | Noontime meditation<\/strong>: Different teachers each week bring different practices to this meditation circle. Beginners welcome. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6pm Wed | Life drawing<\/strong> with the Museum of Art. Dry-media easels and drawing benches provided, bring drawing board and supplies. $10\/$9 museum members. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8302.<br \/>\n<em>Olin 259<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9pm Wed | {Pause}<\/strong>: A reflective secular service of silence, poetry, music, dance and art. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6pm Thu | Caribbean Student Association club meeting<\/strong>: A weekly opportunity to get in touch with your Caribbean side, learn about the culture and meet some cool students. <strong>FMI <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:canglin@bates.edu\">canglin@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Commons, Whelan Balcony Overlook<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>10am Sun | Quaker meeting<\/strong> presented by the Lewiston Friends. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>163 Wood St<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4pm Sun | Bates Christian Fellowship chapel service<\/strong> with gospel singing, preceded by prayer time at 3pm. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>5pm Sun | Badminton Club<\/strong>: <strong>FMI<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:aandre@bates.edu\">aandre@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Gray Athletic Building<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_104048\" style=\"width: 281px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104048\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-104048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"An assistant professor of sociology at the University of Toronto, Ellen Berrey givesd a talk titled &quot; The Enigma of Diversity: The Language of Race and the Limits of Racial Justice&quot; on Dec. 1.\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR-813x900.jpg 813w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR-181x200.jpg 181w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/11\/Berrey-medium_LR.jpg 976w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-104048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An assistant professor of sociology at the University of Toronto, Ellen Berrey gives a talk titled &#8220;The Enigma of Diversity: The Language of Race and the Limits of Racial Justice&#8221; on Dec. 1.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>1 Thu<\/h3>\n<p><strong>4:15pm | Economics lecture<\/strong>: A talk on a topic TBA by Gonca Senel, a macroeconomist at Bowdoin College specializing in international finance. Sponsored by the economics department. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8296.<br \/>\n<em>Pettengill G52<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>4:30pm | The Enigma of Diversity<\/strong>: <em>The Language of Race and the Limits of Racial Justice<\/em>. An assistant professor of sociology at the University of Toronto, Ellen Berrey opens the Bates lecture series <em>Moral Obligations of Race at Liberal Arts Colleges. <\/em>Sponsored by the Andrews Fund of the Multifaith Chaplaincy, the offices of Equity and Diversity and of the Dean of the Faculty, and the departments of education, philosophy and psychology. Free, but tickets required: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-enigma-of-diversity-the-language-of-race-and-the-limits-of-racial-justice-tickets-28943084545\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2fn6f18<\/a>. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:30pm | Literary Arts Live<\/strong>: <strong>Terese Svoboda<\/strong>. An award-winning poet, essayist and novelist, Svoboda has published five books of fiction and six of poetry, and her <em>Collected and New Poems<\/em> appeared last month. Her memoir, <em>Black Glasses Like Clark Kent<\/em>, won the Graywolf Nonfiction Prize. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-753-6963.<br \/>\n<em>Muskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7pm | Game Night<\/strong>: The First-Year Seminar &#8220;Games, Mathematics and Life&#8221; hosts a game night for Bates students, faculty, staff and members of the Lewiston-Auburn community. Featured games include bridge and board games. <strong>FMI<\/strong> <span id=\"ctl00_pc_Description\" class=\"float\"><a href=\"mailto:zdoyon@bates.edu\">zdoyon@bates.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:wbessey@bates.edu\">wbessey@bates.edu.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Chase Hall, Memorial Commons<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>2 Fri<\/h3>\n<p><strong>6pm | Men&#8217;s &amp; women&#8217;s squash<\/strong> vs. Bowdoin.<br \/>\n<em>Squash Center, 56 Plourde Parkway<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Elf<\/strong> (2003, 97 min.): Presented by the Filmboard. Admission: $1. <span id=\"ctl00_pc_Description\" class=\"float\"><strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/campus\/events\/filmboard\/\">the Filmboard website<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin 104<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>8pm | Bates College Choir and Orchestra<\/strong>: John Corrie directs the choir and orchestra in Part I of <em>Messiah<\/em> by Georg Frederic Handel. This masterpiece by the renowned Baroque composer will be performed with soloists from the choir: Sarah Freyd &#8217;19, Amelia Green &#8217;17, Maddie McLean &#8217;17, Ryen Martinez &#8217;17 and James Erwin &#8217;18. Free, but tickets required: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/olin-arts-center-4643338427\">batesconcerts.eventbrite.com<\/a>. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_102191\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102191\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"John Corrie conducts the Bates College Choir in Handel's &quot;Messiah&quot; Dec. 2\u20133. (Josh Kuckens\/Bates College)\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/160403_Missa_Solemnis_174.jpg 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-102191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Corrie conducts the Bates College Choir in Handel&#8217;s &#8220;Messiah&#8221; Dec. 2\u20133. (Josh Kuckens\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3 Sat<\/h3>\n<p><strong>9am | D4D On the Road<\/strong>: This daylong workshop provides both novice and seasoned activists with skills for developing advocacy and education campaigns through effective messaging to policy makers, community leaders and the public. Bates&#8217; Harward Center presents the workshop in partnership with Project Pericles and the FrameWorks Institute, known for developing Strategic Frame Analysis, which roots communications practice in the cognitive and social sciences. Free, but advance registration required: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/bates-college-d4d-on-the-road-workshop-december-3-2016-tickets-28656585619\">bit.ly\/D4D-2016<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Muskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>5pm | Fall Dance Concert<\/strong>: The annual concert this year features repertory pieces by visiting guest artists Claudia Lavista and Omar Carrum; Sean Dorsey; Takehiro Ueyama in collaboration with Hideki Kato, the music department and department chair Hiroya Miura; and Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Julie Fox. Also on the program is work by students in a 200-level improvisation class. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.<br \/>\n<em>Schaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Movember Concert<\/strong>: This performance by the Manic Optimists and the Deansmen, Bates&#8217; two all-male <em>a cappella<\/em> singing ensembles, supports mental health and suicide awareness and the Movember Foundation, which addresses major health issues faced by men. <strong>FMI<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:fscott@bates.edu\">fscott@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Benjamin Mays Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>8pm | Bates College Choir and Orchestra<\/strong> (see Dec. 2).<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9pm | Elf<\/strong> (see Dec. 2)<span id=\"ctl00_pc_Description\" class=\"float\">.<br \/>\n<em>Olin 104<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>4 Sun<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2pm | Fall Dance Concert<\/strong> (see Dec. 3).<br \/>\n<em>Schaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Recital by voice students of John Corrie<\/strong>: <span id=\"ctl00_pc_Description\" class=\"float\"><strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>5 Mon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Fall Dance Concert<\/strong> (see Dec. 3).<br \/>\n<em>Schaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Piano recital<\/strong>: Performances by piano students of Chiharu Naruse, Bridget Convey and John Corrie. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>6 Tues<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | Ensemble Blurb<\/strong>: An experimental, improvisational musical group featuring Visiting Artist in Music Arthur Kampela. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>7 Wed<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7pm | Men&#8217;s basketball<\/strong> vs. Bowdoin.<br \/>\n<em>Alumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | <\/strong><strong>Full Frontal Nudity<\/strong>: For their final project of the semester, students in Senior Lecturer in Theater Kati Vecsey&#8217;s voice and speech course perform Terrence McNally&#8217;s play exploring the reaction of American tourists to the perfection and beauty of Michelangelo&#8217;s &#8220;David.&#8221; <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.<br \/>\n<em>Schaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_97850\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97850\" class=\"size-large wp-image-97850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Wheeler \u201917 directs Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman Dec. 8\u201312. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/W_151111_Sam_Wheeler_Theater_0535.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sam Wheeler \u201917 directs Martin McDonagh&#8217;s <em>The Pillowman<\/em> Dec. 8\u201312. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>8 Thu<\/h3>\n<p><strong>5pm | Psychology poster session<\/strong>: Psychology seniors present their thesis projects as posters and\/or brief talks. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8297.<br \/>\n<em>Pettengill G52<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | A night of jazz <\/strong>: In a program that includes a tribute to the late Steve Grover, a composer and drummer who taught at Bates, the Bates Jazz Band shares the Olin Concert Hall stage with the Portland Jazz Orchestra. Free, but tickets required: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/olin-arts-center-4643338427\">batesconcerts.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<strong> FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | The Pillowman<\/strong> by Martin McDonagh: Sam Wheeler &#8217;17 directs this drama in which a box of unpublished stories bearing a striking resemblance to several recent murders brings the writer and his brother in for interrogation. Not suitable for young children. Free, but $5 donation gratefully accepted and tickets recommended: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/bates-department-of-theater-and-dance-11151285383\">batestheateranddance.eventbrite.com<\/a>. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.<br \/>\n<em>Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>9 Fri<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7pm | Brass &amp; steel<\/strong>: Two Bates student music ensembles and a visiting group share a program. Alan Carr directs the debut of the Bates Brass Ensemble, playing music by the Beatles, Henry Mancini and John Dowland. Two steel pan ensembles, the Bates Steel Orchestra and Sister Steel, blend mainstream pop sounds with traditional Caribbean steel music. Duncan Hardy directs the Bates band and belongs to Sister Steel, which is rooted in the longstanding Blue Hill steel pan scene. Free, but tickets required: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/olin-arts-center-4643338427\">batesconcerts.eventbrite.com<\/a>. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or <a href=\"mailto:olinarts@bates.edu\">olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Olin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | The Pillowman<\/strong> (see Dec. 8).<br \/>\n<em>Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>10 Sat<\/h3>\n<p><strong>5pm | The Pillowman<\/strong> (see Dec. 8).<br \/>\n<em>Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6pm | Men&#8217;s basketball<\/strong> vs. Colby.<br \/>\n<em>Alumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_97774\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97774\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-97774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A scene from the 2011 Service of Lessons and Carols. an image from Bates' 2011 Lessons and Carols service. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Carols.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scene from the 2011 service of Lessons and Carols. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>11 Sun<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2pm | The Pillowman<\/strong> (see Dec. 8).<br \/>\n<em>Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7pm | Lessons and Carols<\/strong>: This annual campus and community service of hope, longing, and light combines music by student <em>a cappella<\/em> groups, the Bates College Choir and director-organist John Corrie with readings by students, faculty and staff from the Bates community. <strong>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.<br \/>\n<em>Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>12 Mon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7:30pm | The Pillowman<\/strong> (see Dec. 8).<br \/>\n<em>Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>19 Mon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1pm | Women&#8217;s basketball<\/strong> vs. WPI.<br \/>\n<em>Alumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<h3>Dec. 19\u2013Jan. 8, 2017<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Winter Recess<\/strong>: No classes are held, but administrative offices are open through Dec. 22 and again Jan. 2\u20136.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear: none;\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_103791\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103791\" class=\"wp-image-103791 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR-900x554.jpg\" alt=\"From &quot;Elementary 240,&quot; 12 photographic prints and a video by Njoud Alanbari. (Courtesy of the artist)\" width=\"900\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR-900x554.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR-400x246.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR-200x123.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/10\/Phantom_Punch_NjoudAlanbari_HR.jpg 1755w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-103791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From &#8220;Elementary 240,&#8221; 12 photographic prints and a video by Njoud Alanbari on display in the Bates Museum of Art exhibition <em>Phantom Punch<\/em>. (Courtesy of the artist)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Museum of Art<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/museum\">bates.edu\/museum<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Through Dec. 23<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/museum\/exhibitions\/current\/mythology\/\">Mythology<\/a>: Drawing on six centuries\u2019 worth of works from the museum\u2019s collection, this exhibition explores classical Greco-Roman mythology. Organized by museum education intern Lillie Shulman \u201917, under the direction of Anthony Shostak, education curator.<\/p>\n<h3>Through March 18<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/museum\/exhibitions\/upcoming\/phantom-punch-contemporary-art-from-saudi-arabia-in-lewiston-maine\/\">Phantom Punch: Contemporary Art from Saudi Arabia in Lewiston, Maine<\/a>: Very little is known in America about contemporary Saudi art and artists. This project includes a significant exhibition of leading and emerging Saudi artists, along with lectures, visiting artists and other programming that sparks timely cross-cultural dialogue. 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