{"id":54094,"date":"2012-04-06T13:31:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T17:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=54094"},"modified":"2016-02-02T16:03:27","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T21:03:27","slug":"eventsked-may12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2012\/04\/06\/eventsked-may12\/","title":{"rendered":"Events Schedule: May 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Rivera<\/a>

Rivera Sun Cook portrays 30 different characters in the "Lala Trilogy," presented by L\/A Arts and the Olin Arts Center on May 5, 13 and 19.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello from Bates! <\/strong>Here\u2019s a preview of public events at the college during May 2012.<\/p>\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

Want updated events information<\/strong>? Visit the daily Events<\/a> page. Questions or comments? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at calendar@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Thanks for your interest in Bates!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

2 Wed<\/h2>\n

6pm<\/strong> 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.<\/strong>
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

3 Thu<\/h2>\n

7:30pm Buddhist meditation<\/strong> led by Aung Myint ’14. FMI <\/strong>207-786-8272.
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"The<\/a>

The Portland country duet Day for Night.<\/p><\/div>\n

4 Fri<\/h2>\n
4pm Drag Werkshop<\/a><\/strong> led by singer-songwriter Dave End; opens Pride Week 2012 at Bates. Sponsored by OUTfront. FMI<\/strong> jbrady@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nPettengill G21<\/em><\/div>\n

5pm BatesDowntown<\/strong>:\u00a0Deep in the heart of Lewiston, the Olin Arts Center presents classic country harmonies by the acoustic duo Day for Night<\/a>. FMI 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\n22 Park St. (former Maple Room)<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm <\/strong>Voice students <\/strong>of Jennifer Woodruff. FMI <\/strong>207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

5 Sat<\/h2>\n
7pm Lewistunning Dragapalooza<\/a><\/strong>: Pride Week 2012 continues <\/em>with this drag show featuring student and professional performers including singer-songwriter Dave End. Sponsored by OUTfront. FMI<\/strong> jbrady@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/div>\n

7:30pm Lala Trilogy<\/strong>: A Star Called Love: The Freedom Stories of Lala<\/em>. Dancer-actor Rivera Sun Cook performs the first of three installments in her 30-character dramatic tour de force about a young black woman growing up in the 1890s. Continues on May 13 and 19. Presented by L\/A Arts and the Olin Arts Center. Admission: $10 per show, $25 for all three installments. FMI<\/strong> 207-782-7228 or laarts.org\/<\/a>.<\/em>
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

6 Sun<\/h2>\n

11am<\/strong> Holy Communion. <\/strong>Music: John Corrie. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nChapel <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Noon<\/strong> Baseball<\/strong> vs. Williams (doubleheader).
\n\u00a0<\/strong>Leahey Field<\/em><\/p>\n

1pm<\/strong> Bobcats on the Front Lines<\/strong>:<\/a> The World of Professional LGBT Activism<\/em>. <\/em>Pride Week 2012 continues with this panel discussion featuring: Susanne Salkind<\/strong> \u201990, managing director for the Washington, D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign, the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBT Americans; Ali Vander Zanden<\/strong> \u201906, political director for EqualityMaine; Stephen Enge<\/strong>l, assistant professor of politics at Bates; and moderator Heather Lindkvist<\/strong>, special assistant to the president of Bates for diversity and inclusion. Sponsored by OUTfront. FMI<\/strong> jbrady@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nNew Commons 221-222<\/em><\/div>\n

4pm <\/strong>Quaker worship<\/strong> sponsored by the Multifaith Chaplaincy. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\n<\/strong>Muskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm <\/strong>Protestant worship<\/strong> with gospel singing led by Stephen Saxon. FMI <\/strong>207-786-8272.
\n<\/strong>Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm <\/strong>Buddhist meditation <\/strong>(see May 3).
\n<\/strong>Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

8 Tue<\/h3>\n

5pm Does HIV<\/strong> Look Like Me?<\/em> This Pride Week 2012 event presents Todd Murray, president and founder of Hope\u2019s Voice, an advocacy organization for people with HIV and AIDS. Murray addresses the stigma of HIV, shares his story of being diagnosed and answers questions. Sponsored by OUTfront. FMI<\/strong> jbrady@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nMays Center<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

9 Wed<\/h2>\n

6pm <\/strong>Life drawing<\/strong> (see May 2).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

10 Thu<\/h2>\n

5pm Training Rules<\/strong>, a 2009 documentary film that uses the case of former Pennsylvania State University women\u2019s basketball coach Rene Portland to examine homophobia in women\u2019s sports. A panel discussion follows the hour-long film in this Pride Week event. Sponsored by OUTfront. FMI<\/strong> jbrady@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nPettengill G52<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30 Buddhist meditation<\/strong> (see May 3).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Frank<\/a>

Frank Glazer. Photograph by Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College.<\/p><\/div>\n

11 Fri<\/h2>\n

7:30pm<\/strong> Frank Glazer, pianist<\/strong>. The Bates artist in residence performs Haydn’s Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI\/34, along with sonatas by Beethoven, Schubert, Hovhaness, Smetena and Busoni. Free, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/em>
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm<\/strong> Contradance:<\/strong>\u00a0A \u201ctechno contra\u201d (\u201clike a barn dance with strobe lights\u201d) featuring music by Firefly and calling by Will Mentor. No experience needed; all dances taught (beginners session at 7:30). Admission: $7\/$5. FMI<\/strong> freewillfolk@gmail.com<\/em><\/a>.
\nChase Lounge<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eric Taylor<\/td>\nVince Bell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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12 Sat<\/h2>\n

7:30pm <\/strong>Vince Bell and Eric Taylor: <\/strong>A can’t-miss evening with two stars<\/a> of the Texas songwriting scene. Admission is $20, available at batestickets.com<\/a>. <\/em>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6163.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

<\/strong>13 Sun<\/h2>\n

11am<\/strong> Holy Communion <\/strong>(see May 6).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm Lala Trilogy: Part II<\/a><\/strong>:The Education of Lala Girl<\/em> (see May 4).
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm\u00a0<\/strong>Protestant worship<\/strong> (see May 6).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm <\/strong>Buddhist meditation <\/strong>(see May 3).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

16 Wed<\/h2>\n

6pm <\/strong>Life drawing<\/strong> (see May 2).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

17 Thu<\/h2>\n

7:30pm Buddhist meditation<\/strong> (see May 3).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm Home,<\/em><\/strong> Among Other Transitional Places<\/em>: An adaptation of the piece by Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Directed by Senior Lecturer in Theater Katalin Vecsey, choreographed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Rachel Boggia and performed by students in the Short Term theater production workshop. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

18 Fri<\/h2>\n

7:30pm Home,<\/em><\/strong> Among Other Transitional Places<\/em> (see May 17).
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

19 Sat<\/h2>\n

7:30pm Home,<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> Among Other Transitional Places<\/em> (see May 17).
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm Lala Trilogy, Part III<\/a><\/strong>:The Emancipation of Lala<\/em> (see May 4 listing).
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Pianist<\/a>

Pianist Chiharu Naruse and soprano Jennifer Woodruff perform at Bates on May 20.<\/p><\/div>\n

20 Sun<\/h2>\n

11am<\/strong> Holy Communion <\/strong>(see May 6).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm Home,<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Among Other Transitional Places<\/em> (see May 17).
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

3pm <\/strong>Soprano and piano<\/strong>: A concert by singer Jennifer Woodruff and pianist Chiharu Naruse, both of the Bates faculty. Free admission, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/em><\/a>
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm <\/strong>Protestant worship<\/strong> (see May 6).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm <\/strong>Buddhist meditation <\/strong>(see May 3).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

23 Wed<\/h2>\n

5pm<\/strong> Dance Club<\/strong> Short Term Show<\/em>: Featuring works by student choreographers and student dance groups. FMI <\/strong>207-786-6161.
\n<\/strong>Schaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

6pm<\/strong> Life drawing<\/strong> (see May 2).
\n<\/strong>Olin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

24 Thu<\/h2>\n

4:30pm<\/strong><\/strong> Musical Art<\/strong> of Indonesia<\/em>. <\/strong>Students in the Short Term course “Performing Musical Art of Indonesia” perform their semester’s work. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135\u00a0or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30pm Buddhist meditation<\/strong> (see May 3).
\nChapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

27 Sun<\/h2>\n

10am Commencement<\/strong>: Leading molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, actor Robert De Niro and PBS \u201cNewshour\u201d senior correspondent Gwen Ifill speak and receive honorary degrees as Bates holds its 146th annual graduation exercises<\/a>.
\nHistoric Quad<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\""Khin<\/a>

"Khin Ohnmar Min" (2012), mixed media, by Sophy Min '12.<\/p><\/div>\n

Museum of Art<\/h2>\n

Celebrating 25 years in 2011\u201312!<\/em><\/p>\n

10am\u20135pm Tue-Sat<\/h3>\n

FMI <\/strong> 207-786-6158 or
\nmuseum@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

April 6 – May 26<\/h3>\n

Annual Senior Exhibition<\/em><\/a>: Culminating their yearlong thesis project, 14 studio art majors present work in a variety of media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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