{"id":59836,"date":"2012-10-24T14:55:08","date_gmt":"2012-10-24T18:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=59836"},"modified":"2023-09-13T10:27:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T14:27:21","slug":"eventsked-oct25-nov30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2012\/10\/24\/eventsked-oct25-nov30\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates Events Schedule: Oct. 25\u2013Nov. 30"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“Night Sky Over Banff, Alberta,” is a photograph by Sharon Harper in the Bates College Museum of Art exhibition “Starstruck.” Harper speaks about her work on Oct. 27.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello from Bates! <\/strong>Here\u2019s a listing of public events at the college from Oct. 25 through Nov. 30, 2012.<\/p>\n

Please note<\/strong> that this listing includes events added after our deadline for the printed schedule, and a corrected location for the November Big Love<\/em> performances.<\/p>\n

Except as noted, these events are open to the public at no charge. (Where two admission fees appear, the cost for the general public is listed 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

Daily Events<\/h3>\n

12:30pm Mon\u2013Fri | Mindfulness of Breathing<\/strong>: The Dharma Society\u2019s Buddhist meditation sessions take place most weekdays. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel (but Chase Hall’s Hirasawa Lounge Nov. 8\u20139 and 12\u201316)
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

25 Thu<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | 1000 Airplanes on the Roof<\/a><\/strong> by David Henry Hwang. Thomas Holmberg ’13 takes on this challenging solo performance of alien encounter. Directed by Kati Vecsey of the theater faculty, the production features new music by Bates composer Bill Matthews and images from the Museum of Art exhibition Starstruck<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> NOTE<\/strong>: Contrary to earlier listings, admission to this production is free. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

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Drew Gilpin Faust, historian and Harvard University president.<\/p><\/div>\n

26 Fri<\/h3>\n

9:30am | The Engaged Liberal Arts<\/a><\/strong>: As part of programming related to the inauguration of Bates President A. Clayton Spencer, the Olympic gold medalist Andrew Byrnes ’05, the president of Harvard University, and Bates faculty and additional alumni offer two panel discussions: The World of Ideas<\/em> and Ideas in the World<\/em>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6103.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm | Men\u2019s and women\u2019s<\/strong> squash host the Bobcat Classic and Alumni Match.
\nBates Squash Center, 56 Plourde Parkway<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | 1000 Airplanes on the Roof <\/a><\/strong>(see Oct. 25).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Savages<\/strong> (2012; 131 min.) Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | Volleyball<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

27 Sat<\/h3>\n

Noon | Intersecting Identities<\/a><\/strong> of the Reverend Peter Gomes ’65: Navigating Race, Religion, Sexuality and Politics<\/em>. Three members of the Bates faculty and the college’s multifaith chaplain discuss Gomes and the multiple dimensions of his life and work. Includes lunch; no RSVP required. FMI<\/strong> mala_ghosh@hotmail.com<\/a><\/em> or larry.handerhan@gmail.com<\/a><\/em>.
\nPettengill Hall, Perry Atrium <\/em><\/p>\n

1pm | Football<\/strong> vs. Colby.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Volleyball<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

2:30pm | From Above and Below<\/strong>: Boston photographer Sharon Harper discusses her work in the Museum of Art exhibition Starstruck<\/em><\/a> (see below). A reception and 8pm star-watching party (weather permitting) follow. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6158.
\nOlin 104<\/em> & Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

2 & 7:30pm | Savages<\/strong> (see Oct. 25).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm | Bates Arts in Action<\/strong>: The diversity of performing arts at Bates is showcased in a Homecoming Weekend revue featuring the Bates Gamelan Orchestra, a cappella<\/em> singers the Deansmen and TakeNote, an excerpt from the play Big Love<\/em>, readings by the Bates Authors Guild, a one act-play by the Robinson Players and the Bates Dance Company performing “Tensile Involvement.” FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8294.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | 1000 Airplanes on the Roof <\/a><\/strong>(see Oct. 25).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

28 Sun<\/h3>\n

2 & 4:30pm | Savages<\/strong> (see Oct. 25).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

3pm | Cashore Marionettes<\/strong>: Simple Gifts<\/em>. Marionettes perform touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life set to music by Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland. Sponsored by the L\/A Arts Imagination Series<\/a>. $10 \/ $8. FMI<\/strong> 207-782-7228.
\nOlin Arts Center<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm | Protestant worship<\/strong> (see Oct. 7).
\nChapel <\/em><\/p>\n

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Rocco Katastrophe. at left, and Harvey Katz present “F to eMbody.”<\/p><\/div>\n

29 Mon<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens film<\/a><\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight\u2019s international film is Mourning<\/em> (Iran, 2011, 85 min.). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | F To eMbody<\/a><\/strong>: A Reconstruction of Gender<\/em>. A gender-deviant, multimedia, spoken-word, homo-hop extravaganza with trans-masculine artists Rocco Katastrophe and Harvey Katz of the Athens Boys Choir. Presented by the Office of Intercultural Education. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8303.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

31 Wed<\/h3>\n

6pm | Life drawing<\/strong> (see Oct. 3).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

1 Thu<\/h3>\n

12:30pm | Rollin\u2019 to Olin<\/strong>: The public is invited to this free arts-literacy program for local schoolchildren. A Museum of Art presentation is followed by a mini-concert from 1 to 1:30. FMI<\/strong> 207-753-6904 or 207-786-8302.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Big Love<\/a><\/strong> by Charles Mee. A contemporary comedy inspired by Aeschylus\u2019 The Suppliant Maidens<\/em> is brought to life at Bates by New York-based guest director Peter Richards. Tickets: $6 \/ $3 at batestickets.com<\/a>. <\/em>FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161 (box office) or 207-786-8294.
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Catholic Mass<\/strong> for All Saints\u2019 Day, led by Fr. Paul Dumais. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Italian Baroque ensemble Europe Galante.<\/p><\/div>\n

2 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Big Love<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | The Dark Knight<\/strong> (2012, 165 min.). Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Europa Galante<\/a><\/strong>: Olin Arts Alive presents a Baroque music ensemble from Italy, founded and still directed by violinist Fabio Biondi. The program Apotheosis and Folia<\/em> includes music by Vivaldi, Couperin, Mascitti, Corelli and C.P.E. Bach. Admission $12, available at batestickets.com<\/a><\/em>. Free tickets are available to the first 100 seniors and students; reserve by emailing olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

3 Sat<\/h3>\n

2 & 7:30pm | Big Love<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 7:30pm | The Dark Knight<\/strong> (see Nov. 2).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

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SETI Institute researcher Douglas Vakoch.<\/p><\/div>\n

6pm | Aesthetics for Aliens<\/a><\/strong>: Art, Music and Extraterrestrials<\/em> by Doug Vakoch of the SETI Institute, dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Do aliens have a sense of beauty? Could they understand ours? This Cosmic Questions lecture is presented in conjunction with the Museum of Art exhibition Starstruck<\/em><\/a> (see below). A reception and star-watching party (weather permitting) follow. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Catholic Mass<\/strong> led by Fr. Paul Dumais. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

4 Sun<\/h3>\n

2pm | Big Love<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\n Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30pm | The Dark Knight<\/strong> (see Nov. 2).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

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

\n

5 Mon<\/h3>\n
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Christopher Emdin is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University.<\/p><\/div>\n

7pm | African American and Latino Youth<\/a><\/strong> in Urban Education: We Ain\u2019t All the Same<\/em>. Christopher Emdin of Teacher\u2019s College, Columbia University, discusses his award-winning research into the use of hip hop as a tool for school transformation. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8303.
\nMays Center<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Big Love<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\n Gannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens series<\/a><\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight\u2019s international film is Pegasus<\/em> (Morocco, 2010, 104 min.). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

7 Wed<\/h3>\n

6pm | 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

\n

8 Thu<\/h3>\n

12:30pm | Rollin\u2019 to Olin<\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Richard Blanco, poet<\/a><\/strong>. His prizewinning books of poetry, City of a Hundred Fires<\/em> (1998) and Directions to the Beach of the Dead<\/em> (2005), explore universal themes of identity and homecoming. A Language Arts Live reading. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6256.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

9 Fri<\/h3>\n

5pm | BatesDowntown<\/strong>: An off-campus concert by Ensalada, a trio formed to bring a tasty “salad” of early music to a broad public. The players are Lydia Forbes, violin; Myles Jordan, violoncello piccolo; and Timothy Burris, theorbo.\u00a0FMI <\/strong>207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\n22 Park St.<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Frank Glazer Retrospective<\/a><\/strong>: The third program in the pianist\u2019s season of his favorite music from three decades of Bates performances features Schoenberg, Schubert, Brahms and Chopin. Admission: $10 at batestickets.com<\/a><\/em>. A limited number of free tickets are available for seniors and students. FMI<\/strong>\u00a0olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em> or 207-786-6135.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Seeking a Friend<\/strong> for the End of the World<\/em> (2012, 101 min.). Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

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In anticipation of November performances, the Bates Dance Company rehearses “Tensile Involvement” on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Photograph by Mike Bradley\/Bates College.<\/p><\/div>\n

10 Sat<\/h3>\n

Noon | Football<\/strong> vs. Hamilton.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 7:30pm | Seeking a Friend<\/strong> for the End of the World<\/em> (see Nov. 9).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm | Bates Dance Company<\/a><\/strong> presents works by hip hop artist Robin Sanders; the visually dynamic \u201cTensile Involvement\u201d by Alwin Nikolais; an alternative swing dance by Tiffany Rynhard; and choreography by faculty including a dance video project by assistant professor Rachel Boggia. Tickets: $6 \/ $3 at batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161 (box office) or 207-786-8294.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Bates College Orchestra<\/strong>: Hiroya Miura directs the ensemble<\/a> in a program including Beethoven\u2019s Symphony No. 7. Free, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Catholic Mass<\/strong> led by Fr. Paul Dumais. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

11 Sun<\/h3>\n

2pm | Bates Dance Company<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 10).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30pm | Seeking a Friend<\/strong> for the End of the World<\/em> (see Nov. 9).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm | Protestant worship<\/strong> (see Nov. 4).
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

12 Mon<\/h3>\n
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A scene from the film “The Prize.”<\/p><\/div>\n

7:30pm | Bates Dance Company<\/a><\/strong> (see Nov. 10).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens series<\/a><\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight\u2019s international film is The Prize <\/em>(Argentina\/Mexico, 2011, 99 min.). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

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13 Tue<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Directing Class Projects<\/strong>: The last in a series of plays from New Mexico\u2019s FUSION Theatre Company, founded by Dennis Gromelski \u201988. The plays are directed by students in professor Paul Kuritz\u2019s directing course. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8294.
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

14 Wed<\/h3>\n

4:30pm | Leading Change<\/strong>: Story, Strategy, Action<\/em> is a talk by Marshall Ganz, an authority on leadership, organization and strategy at Harvard\u2019s Kennedy School of Government. The annual Bertha May Bell Andrews lecture is sponsored by the Multifaith Chaplaincy. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

6pm | Life drawing<\/strong> (see Nov. 7).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

7pm | Celestial Verse<\/strong> is an evening of new poetry inspired by the starry sky, composed and read by Bates students, faculty and staff. Co-sponsored by the Art House, the Bates Authors Guild and the English department. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6158.
\nMuseum of Art<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

15 Thu<\/h3>\n

12:30pm | Rollin\u2019 to Olin<\/strong> (see Nov. 1).
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

16 Fri<\/h3>\n

Men\u2019s basketball<\/strong> hosts Bates Tipoff Classic: Emerson vs. Fisher (6pm) and Bates vs. Maine-Augusta (8pm).
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Sat 17\u2013Sun 25<\/h3>\n

Thanksgiving Recess<\/strong>: No classes. Administrative offices are open through Nov. 21.<\/p>\n

\n

17 Sat<\/h3>\n

Men\u2019s basketball<\/strong> hosts Bates Tipoff Classic: Consolation game (2pm) and championship game (4pm).
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

20 Tue<\/h3>\n

5:30pm | Women\u2019s basketball<\/strong> vs. Southern Maine.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Men\u2019s basketball<\/strong> vs. Southern Maine.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

25 Sun<\/h3>\n

2pm | Men\u2019s basketball<\/strong> vs. Rhode Island College.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm | Protestant worship<\/strong> (see Nov. 4).
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

26 Mon<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens series<\/a><\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight\u2019s international film is Qarantina<\/em> (Iraq, 2010, 90 min.). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

28 Wed<\/h3>\n

6pm | Life drawing<\/strong> (see Nov. 7).
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

7pm | Women\u2019s basketball<\/strong> vs. Maine-Farmington.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

30 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | The Campaign<\/strong> (2012, 85 min.). Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\"John<\/a>

John Corrie conducts the Bates College Choir.<\/p><\/div>\n

8pm | Bates College Choir<\/strong>: John Corrie directs the choir in a program composed of Ceremony of Carols<\/em> by Benjamin Britten, Five Hebrew Love Songs<\/em> by Eric Whitacre, and Das Cartas<\/em> by Bates’ own Hiroya Miura. Free, but tickets required. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a><\/em>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Museum of Art<\/h3>\n

FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6158
\nHours<\/strong>: 10am\u20135pm Mon-Sat, except till 8pm Wed<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 15<\/strong>
\nStarstruck<\/strong>: The Fine Art of Astrophotography<\/em><\/a>. One of the first major exhibitions to treat astrophotography as an art genre. Starstruck<\/em> features 106 astounding images by Michael Benson, Linda Connor, Robert Gendler, Sharon Harper, David Malin, Thomas Ruff, Hans-Christian Schink, Alfred Stieglitz, Jacqueline Woods and other artists from around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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