{"id":68819,"date":"2013-09-17T10:05:19","date_gmt":"2013-09-17T14:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=68819"},"modified":"2016-02-02T16:03:23","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T21:03:23","slug":"events-at-bates-oct-4-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2013\/09\/17\/events-at-bates-oct-4-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Events at Bates: Sept. 27\u2013Oct. 31"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Rub\u00e9n<\/a>

Rub\u00e9n Mart\u00ednez, the 2013 Otis Lecturer at Bates, speaks on Oct. 14. (Image copyright \u00a9 by Angela Garcia)<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello from Bates<\/strong>! Here’s a listing of public events at the college for the period Sept. 27\u2013Oct. 31, 2013.<\/p>\n

The public is invited <\/strong>to these events. Except as noted, admission is free. (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 the latest<\/strong> events information? Visit the daily Events<\/a><\/strong> page. Questions or comments? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at calendar@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

\n

Recurring Events<\/em><\/h3>\n
\"Pipes<\/a>

Pipes of the Erben organ in the Gomes Chapel.
(Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

These events take place while Bates is in session. Please call ahead to confirm.<\/em><\/p>\n

4:10pm Mon-Fri | Mindfulness of Breathing<\/strong>: Buddhist meditation facilitated by the Dharma Society, held most weekdays. Open to all experience levels. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\n Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

6pm Wed | Life drawing<\/strong>: Sponsored by the Museum of Art. Dry-media easels and drawing benches provided, bring drawing board and supplies. $7. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8302.
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm Sat | Catholic Mass<\/strong>: Led each week by Bates’ associated Catholic chaplain, Fr. Paul Dumais of the Prince of Peace Parish. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

4pm Sun | Advanced meditation<\/strong>: Facilitated by the Dharma Society. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30pm Sun | Protestant worship with gospel singing<\/strong>: Coordinated by the Bates Christian Fellowship. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nGomes Chapel<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"John<\/a>

John Farrell performs T.S. Eliot’s “Four Quartets” from memory.<\/p><\/div>\n

27 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm<\/strong> | <\/strong>Four Quartets<\/strong>: John Farrell of Maine’s Figures of Speech Theatre recites T.S. Eliot’s poem<\/strong><\/a> from memory. After the recitation, the DaPonte String Quartet performs a Beethoven piece said to have inspired the poem. Free, but tickets required \u2014 please visit batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6163.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm<\/strong> | <\/strong>The Heat<\/strong> (117 min., 2013): Presented by the Filmboard. $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | <\/strong>Women’s volleyball<\/strong> vs. Colby-Sawyer.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Printmaker<\/a>

Printmaker and teacher Hideki Kimura.<\/p><\/div>\n

28 Sat<\/h3>\n

11am | <\/strong>Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | <\/strong>Bates Dance Company<\/strong>: This Parents & Family Weekend program features works in diverse styles by students, as well as by faculty choreographers Rachel Boggia, Carol Dilley and Debi Irons. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | <\/strong>Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

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

2pm <\/em>| <\/strong>Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 7:30pm | <\/strong>The Heat<\/strong> (see Sept. 27).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Boston-based acoustic string band Joy Kills Sorrow.<\/p><\/div>\n

2:30pm | <\/strong>Hideki Kimura<\/strong>, co-curator of and participant in the Bates College Museum of Art exhibition Redefining The Multiple<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (see below), discusses the exhibition<\/a><\/strong>. A reception follows. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nMuseum of Art<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Joy Kills Sorrow<\/strong>: Showcasing emotive original songs and Emma Beaton’s soulful singing, this acclaimed five-piece acoustic string band<\/strong><\/a> is touring in support of its new Signature Sounds EP, Wide Awake<\/em>. Admission: $18, available at batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6163 or olinarts@bates.com<\/a>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"The<\/a>

The Bates Dance Company in November 2012. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

29 Sun<\/h3>\n

Noon | <\/strong>Bates Dance Company<\/strong><\/strong> (see Sept. 28).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | <\/strong>Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

1pm <\/em>| <\/strong>Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30pm | <\/strong>The Heat<\/strong> (see Sept. 27).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

3pm <\/em> | <\/strong>Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"A<\/a>

A scene from “The Fantastic World of Juan Orol.”<\/p><\/div>\n

30 Mon<\/h3>\n

7:30pm<\/strong> | <\/strong>Global Lens film<\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight’s international film is The Fantastic World of Juan Orol<\/em><\/a><\/strong> (Mexico, 90 min., 2012). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

October<\/h2>\n

4 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Despicable Me 2<\/strong> (98 min., 2013): Presented by the Filmboard. Admission: $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

5 Sat<\/h3>\n

2 & 7:30pm | Despicable Me 2<\/strong> (see Oct. 4).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Trio<\/a>

Trio les Amis: Mary Hunter, James Parakilas and Steve Witkin. (Mike Bradley\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

6 Sun<\/h3>\n

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

3pm | Trio Les Amis:<\/strong> Coming together from Maine’s three selective liberal arts colleges, violinist Mary Hunter (Bowdoin), pianist James Parakilas (Bates) and cellist Steve Witkin (Colby)<\/a><\/strong> present chamber music by Debussy, Poulenc and Faur\u00e9. Free, but tickets required, via olinarts@bates.edu<\/a> or 207-786-6163.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7 Mon<\/h3>\n

7pm | The Fearless Project:<\/strong> In connection with his exhibition at Bates, photographer Jeff Sheng discusses his images<\/a><\/strong> depicting LGBT athletes. Presented by the Office of Intercultural Education with the Department of Athletics, the Athletics Committee and other campus partners. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8303.
\nCommons, 2nd Floor<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens film: <\/strong>Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight’s international film is Life Kills Me<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (Chile, 92 min., 2007). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

8 Tue<\/h3>\n

Noon | What I Did Last Summer<\/strong>: Adventures in Community Engagement, Part Two<\/em>: Students reflect on their summer fellowships. Featuring Alexandra Morrow ’16, Children’s Museum of New Hampshire; Mikka Macdonald ’16, International Rescue Committee; Merrill Brady ’14, Trinity Jubilee Center’s Free Health Clinic; and Stephanie Caplen ’14, L\/A Arts. Sponsored by the Harward Center’s Public Works in Progress Series. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6202.
\nCommons 201<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

9 Wed<\/h3>\n

8pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Thomas.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

10 Thu<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. University of New England.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Julieta<\/a>

Julieta Zylberberg stars in Diego Lerman’s film “The Invisible Eye.”<\/p><\/div>\n

11 Fri<\/h3>\n

7pm | Memories of the Present Past: <\/strong>Drawing from the Global Lens catalog of international films, this three-day film festival<\/a><\/strong> celebrates the introduction of the Program in Latin American Studies at Bates. Tonight<\/strong>: The Invisible Eye<\/em> (Argentina, 95 min., 2010). Sponsored by Latin American Studies in cooperation with Bates College libraries and the Museum of Art. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | Pacific Rim<\/strong> (113 min., 2013): Presented by the Filmboard. Admission: $1.
\nOlin 105<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | Women’s volleyball<\/strong> vs. Tufts.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"A<\/a>

A scene from “Fat, Bald, Short Man,” a 2011 production in rotoscope by Colombian director Carlos Osuna.<\/p><\/div>\n

12 Sat<\/h3>\n

11am | Men’s soccer <\/strong>vs. Maine\u2013Farmington.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 7:30pm | Pacific Rim<\/strong> (see Oct. 11).
\nOlin 105<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Women’s volleyball<\/strong> vs. Connecticut College.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

Memories of the Present Past<\/strong><\/a> Film Series (see Oct. 11): 3pm<\/strong>: Fat, Bald, Short Man<\/em> (Colombia, 91 min., 2011). 7pm<\/strong>: The Prize <\/em>(Argentina, 99 min., 2011).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"A<\/a>

A scene from Argentinian director Sergio Teubal’s 2011 film “The Finger.”<\/p><\/div>\n

13 Sun<\/h3>\n

1pm | Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Babson.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2 & 4:30pm | Pacific Rim<\/strong> (see Oct. 11).
\nOlin 105<\/em><\/p>\n

Memories of the Present Past<\/strong><\/a> Film Series (see Oct. 11): 3pm<\/strong>: The Finger<\/em> (Argentina, 93 min., 2011). 7pm<\/strong>: A Useful Life <\/em>(Uruguay, 63 min., 2010).
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Poet<\/a>

Poet Peter Gizzi.<\/p><\/div>\n

14 Mon<\/h3>\n

6:30pm | Language Arts Live<\/strong>: This series of literary readings presents Peter Gizzi,<\/strong><\/a> whose many books include The Outernationale<\/em> and Threshold Songs<\/em>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6256.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | <\/strong>Desert America<\/strong>: Politics and Contemplation on the Mythic American Landscape<\/em>. Rub\u00e9n Mart\u00ednez, a journalist, author and musician, delivers the annual Otis Lecture<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>made possible by the Philip J. Otis Endowment at Bates. Free, but tickets required; available at <\/i>bit.ly\/bates-otis13<\/a>. FMI <\/strong>207-755-5978.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

16 Wed\u201320 Sun<\/h3>\n

Fall Recess<\/strong>: No classes, but administrative offices are open.<\/p>\n

\n

16 Wed<\/h3>\n

8pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Southern Maine.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

18 Fri<\/h3>\n

1:30pm | Homeschool Learner Workshops<\/strong>: Bates College Museum of Art staff guide participants on an exploration of the current exhibitions<\/a><\/strong> (see below) and then lead them through an hour of artmaking. Admission: $5. Open to students ages 5\u201315. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212 or aodom@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nMuseum of Art<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | Women’s volleyball<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

19 Sat<\/h3>\n

11am | Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

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

2pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Women’s volleyball<\/strong> vs. Wesleyan.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

21 Mon<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens film:<\/strong> Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight’s international film is Modest Reception<\/em><\/a><\/strong> (Iran, 100 min., 2012). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

22 Tue<\/h3>\n
\"Spoken-word<\/a>

Spoken-word poet Alix Olson.<\/p><\/div>\n

3pm | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Husson.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

8pm | Spoken-word poets<\/strong>: <\/strong>Alix Olson, an internationally touring artist-activist, and B Yung, a wordsmith seeking to make a difference in hip hop culture, perform in an Office of Intercultural Education presentation<\/a><\/strong>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8303.
\nMays Center<\/em><\/p>\n

24 Tue<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Ubuntu<\/strong>: An African Contribution to the Universality of Human Rights<\/em> by Justice Albie Sachs, human rights activist and chief architect of South Africa’s post-apartheid constitution. Presented by the Harward Center’s Civic Forum Series. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6202.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Pianist<\/a>

Pianist Frank Glazer. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

25 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm<\/b> | Frank Glazer<\/b>: The pianist performs sonatas by Mozart, Weber, Hindemith and Beethoven. Admission $10, available at www.batestickets.com<\/a>. Some free seats available for seniors and students as of Oct. 22. FMI <\/b>olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | The Way, Way Back<\/strong> (103 min., 2013): Presented by the Filmboard. Admission: $1.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

26 Sat<\/h3>\n

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

\n

27 Sun<\/h3>\n

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

\n
\"A<\/a>

A scene from “The Parade.”<\/p><\/div>\n

28 Mon<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Global Lens film<\/strong>: Presented by the Museum of Art, tonight’s international film is<\/a> The Parade<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (Serbia, 115 min., 2011). FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8212.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

29 Tue<\/h3>\n

Noon | Beyond Bumper Stickers<\/strong>: Seeing Possibilities for Social Change<\/em>: Members of the politics and the women and gender studies faculties, professors Leslie Hill and Melinda Plastas discuss their model of incorporating social justice activists into coursework. Presented by the Harward Center’s Public Works in Progress series. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6202.
\n161 Wood St.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

31 Thu<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | In the Next Room<\/strong> (or the vibrator play)<\/em>: By Sarah Ruhl. Kati Vecsey, senior lecturer in theater, directs this play set in the 1880s that explores, with the help of technology, what it means to truly love someone. For adult audiences<\/strong>. Admission: $6\/$3, available at batestickets.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Exhibitions<\/h3>\n

Through Oct. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fearless Project: Photographs of LGBT Athletes<\/a><\/strong>: Images by Jeff Sheng constitute this exhibition presented by the Office of Intercultural Education, with support from Bates athletics and other programs and organizations.
\nCommons, Second Floor<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

Museum of Art<\/h3>\n
\"An<\/a>

An image showing in “Redefining the Multiple”: Hideki Kimura’s “Glass 2011-11-27,” acrylic ink squeegeed onto glass.<\/p><\/div>\n

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

Hours: <\/strong>10am\u20135pm Mon\u2013Sat
\n(until 7pm Wed during the academic year)<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Redefining The Multiple: 13 Japanese Printmakers<\/a><\/strong>: In concept and technique, the artists in this exhibition push the boundaries of what a print or multiple is. They innovatively employ both contemporary and historic techniques and media that include etching, aquatint, monotype, screen printing, photographic processes and woodcut, as well as three-dimensional works in felt, cast resin and video.<\/p>\n

Selections from Berenice Abbott’s Portrait of Maine<\/em><\/a>: <\/strong>A pre-eminent American photographer, Abbott moved to Monson, Maine, in the 1960s and created a significant body of work documenting her new home state. Her Portrait of Maine (1968), a collaboration with writer, artist and friend Chenoweth Hall, was Abbott’s final book and comprises photographs from across the state in Abbott’s signature documentary style. This exhibition represents photographs taken for that project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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