John Corrie directs the Bates College Choir and Orchestra in Georg Frederic Handel’s Messiah, featuring student soloists from the choir. Part I, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Part II, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Free, but tickets required: batesconcerts.eventbrite.com. FMI: call 207-786-6135 or [email protected].