The Bates Dance Festival is a largely unknown gem. As a center for advanced dance study with master teachers enrollment has been full for months. Serious dancers should consider going next year.

But tickets for most of the series of dance concerts -- some free, and the rest very moderately priced -- are generally available. Look at their web site, and plan a wonderful evening (or afternoon):
    BatesDanceFestival.org

Disclosure: I've been the photographer in residence for the past three summers, and will be there again. I've also a show of my work at Chase Hall Gallery (56 Campus Ave -- NOT the Bates art museum). Note that the gallery closes at 6 pm each day. But you could see that show, eat at the wonderful new Bates cafeteria, and see a great concert -- all in one evening.

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