{"id":50821,"date":"2011-11-20T15:53:58","date_gmt":"2011-11-20T15:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=50821"},"modified":"2016-02-02T16:03:28","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T21:03:28","slug":"eventsked-dec11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2011\/11\/20\/eventsked-dec11\/","title":{"rendered":"Events Schedule: December 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Justin<\/a>

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello from Bates!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are public events at the college during December 2011.<\/p>\n

Admission<\/h3>\n

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.)<\/p>\n

For updated events information<\/h3>\n

Visit Upcoming Events<\/a>. Questions or comments? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at calendar@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\n

1 Thu<\/h2>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Israeli-Palestinian peace<\/strong>: Lara Friedman<\/a>, director of policy and government relations for the nonprofit organization Americans for Peace Now, and an expert on U.S. policy in the Middle East, discusses America’s role in advancing Israeli-Palestinian peace. Sponsored by Bates College J Street U, a new student organization working to promote Middle East peace. FMI<\/strong> afriedma@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nPettengill G52<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

2 Fri<\/h2>\n

2:40 p.m.<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>In Manipulating Life with Intense Magnetic Fields<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Brown University physics\u00a0professor James Valles<\/a> uses the cell division of frog eggs and the swimming behavior of the paramecium to show how magnetism can be made to affect organisms. Sponsored by the physics department.
\nCarnegie 204<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Crazy, Stupid, Love<\/strong> (2011; 118 min.). Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/h3>\n

College Choir<\/strong>: John Corrie leads the choir in Part I of George Frideric Handel\u2019s Messiah<\/em><\/a>. Student soloists are selected and featured from the ensemble during the performance. Free, but tickets required. FMI <\/strong>207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"John<\/a>

Lecturer in Music John Corrie directs the Bates College Choir.<\/p><\/div>\n

3 Sat<\/h2>\n

10 a.m.<\/h3>\n

D4D on the Road Workshop<\/a>:<\/strong> The Center for Progressive Leadership<\/a> presents a daylong training program in organizing and advocacy skills. Open to the public, the workshop is co-sponsored by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships and Project Pericles<\/a>, and is funded by The Henry Luce Foundation. Attendance is by registration at this website<\/a> only.
\nChase Lounge<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Crazy, Stupid, Love<\/strong> (see Dec. 2).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/h3>\n

College Choir<\/strong><\/a> (see Dec. 2).
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

4 Sun<\/h2>\n

11 a.m.<\/h3>\n

Holy Communion<\/strong> with music directed by John Corrie. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Crazy, Stupid, Love<\/strong> (see Dec. 2).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Protestant worship <\/strong>with gospel singing. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Buddhist meditation<\/strong> led by Aung Myint ’14. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Tamango\"<\/a>

Tap dancer and musician Tamango.<\/p><\/div>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Charlie Hunter and Tamango<\/a>:<\/strong> Jazz guitar hero meets an acclaimed tap dancer in an extraordinary performance. $15 \/ $10 adv., $20 \/ $15 day of show at batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall <\/em><\/p>\n

5 Mon<\/h2>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Justin Townes Earle<\/a><\/strong>: The singer-songwriter won the 2011 Americana Music Association\u2019s Song of the Year award. Special guest Tristen opens. $20 adv. \/ $25 day of show at batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

6 Tues<\/h2>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Women’s basketball <\/strong> vs. Thomas.
\nAlumni Gym <\/em><\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Bates Composers Society<\/strong> in concert. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

7 Wed<\/h2>\n

4:15 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Voice students<\/strong> of Bonnie Scarpelli and John Corrie perform. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall <\/em><\/p>\n

6 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Life drawing<\/strong> sponsored by the Museum of Art. Dry-media easels and drawing benches provided, bring drawing board and supplies. $7. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6158.
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Bates College Jazz Band<\/strong>: Thomas Snow leads a program of big-band arrangements and small combo settings. Free, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

pool (no water)<\/strong>: Voice and speech students in Senior Lecturer in Theater Katalin Vecsey\u2019s course perform Mark Ravenhill’s 2006 avant-garde play as their final project. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Students of directing<\/strong> in Professor Paul Kuritz’s course direct plays from the FUSION Theatre Company of Albuquerque, N.M., founded by Dennis Gromelski ’88. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

9 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Steel Pan Orchestra<\/strong>: Directed by Erica Butler. Free, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\n Olin Concert Hall <\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Gina<\/a>

Associate Professor of Music Gina Fatone directs the Bates Gamelan Orchestra.<\/p><\/div>\n

8 Thu<\/h2>\n

8 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Bates Gamelan Orchestra<\/a>:<\/strong> Directed by Gina Fatone, the concert features faculty guest artists William Matthews, playing flute, and violist Robert Dan. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nChapel
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em>9 Fri<\/h2>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Piano students<\/strong> of Chiharu Naruse perform. Free, but tickets required. FMI <\/strong>207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nOlin Concert Hall
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30 & 9:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Friends with Benefits<\/strong> (2011; 109 min.). Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Beyond Translation Project<\/strong>: Students of Spanish, French, Russian and German present translations of work by students in a poetry-writing course. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8293.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

10 Sat<\/h2>\n

2 & 7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Friends with Benefits<\/strong> (see Dec. 9).
\nOlin 104 <\/em><\/p>\n

\n

11 Sun<\/h2>\n

11 a.m.<\/h3>\n

Holy Communion <\/strong> (see Dec. 4).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Friends with Benefits <\/strong> (see Dec. 9).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Lessons and Carols:<\/strong> A service for the Advent and Christmas season. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Buddhist meditation <\/strong> (see Dec. 4, but note the location change for this week only).
\nIntercultural Center, Buddhist Shrine
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

14 Wed<\/h2>\n

6 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Life drawing <\/strong>(see Dec. 7).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Mon Dec. 19-Fri Jan. 6, 2012<\/h2>\n

December Recess<\/strong>: Administrative offices close at noon on Friday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.<\/p>\n

\n

Museum of Art<\/a><\/h2>\n

Celebrating 25 years!<\/h3>\n

Hours<\/strong>: 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m. Mon-Sat (until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays) FMI <\/strong>207-786-6158<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 17<\/h3>\n

Tale Spinning: Enrique Chagoya, Leslie Dill, Brad Kahlhamer, Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, and Alison Saar<\/strong><\/a>: Their imagery spins mysterious and provocative tales.<\/p>\n

25: Selections from the Permanent Collection<\/strong><\/a>: Reflecting the curatorial contributions of students in the museum internship course, 25 celebrates the museum\u2019s quarter-century of existence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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