The Manic Optimists

Thursday, April 30th: “207″

manicoptimists — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:39:09 +0000

Tonight the ManOps will perform live on the local NBC affiliate’s “207″ program at 7pm.

http://www.wcsh6.com/life/programming/local/207/default.aspx

Parent’s Weekend Concert: Friday, October 3rd

manicoptimists — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:37:12 +0000

This Friday at 8:30 the ManOps will have one of their biggest shows of the year at the Lewiston Middle School’s auditorium as part of Bates’s annual parent’s weekend. Come check out the newest ManOps and hear us as we debut some new songs!

Fall Auditions!

manicoptimists — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:11:42 +0000

The ManOps will hold their annual auditions on Saturday, September 6th in the Olin Arts Center. If you’d like to try out, send an email to Josh at jlake@bates.edu!

Get to Know the ManOps

manicoptimists — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:08:04 +0000

Recording, summer, and Sea Dogs!

manicoptimists — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:49:04 +0000

The ManOps just spent a whole bunch of time in the recording studio on campus during short term. We’ve worked on seven songs so far and will record additional ones in the fall. Enjoying summer break, the ManOps will have some downtime to relax but will get right back into singing in September. The Portland Sea Dogs (the Red Sox AA affiliate) have invited the ManOps to sing the National Anthem on Labor Day, September 1st at 1pm. Get your tickets now and enjoy your summer!

Tuesday, April 15: Faneuil Hall

manicoptimists — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:20:09 +0000

As part of their spring tour the ManOps will be singing at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston around noon this tuesday! Come check us out and say hi!

How DO those ManOps pick their songs?

manicoptimists — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:09:51 +0000

Saturday, April 5th: Senior Concert

manicoptimists — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:25:54 +0000

The ManOps will wave farewell and goodbye to their beloved seniors Ethan, Dan, and Chad on Saturday evening. Well not so much goodbye as ‘thank you’ as they won’t be graduating until the end of May. Come join us in the Benjamin Mays Center at Bates College on Saturday night at 8 pm where the ManOps will sing their whole set and introduce a new song as well. After this show we will be gearing up for our tour around New England and of course begin to study for finals!

On the Road Again!

manicoptimists — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:25:36 +0000

The ManOps will be hitting the road for our annual tour this April, and we want to sing for you! If you’re interested in booking the ManOps for your high school, college, business function, or any other performance opportunity, please get in touch with us by emailing ewarren@bates.edu! We’ll be on the road April 12-19, traveling all over New England. We can offer a set of any length, as well as workshops for middle or high school choruses and Q&A sessions, so book early and often!

Sugarloaf, what’s next?

manicoptimists — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:24:12 +0000

Thanks to those who saw us perform at Sugarloaf this past Sunday! We sang all over the base area: The SuperQuad, Gepettos, The King Pine Room, Perfect Turn, and at Child Care.

We are now focusing on getting some recording done and planning our senior concert as well as a spring tour in the Boston area. Stay tuned to find out where we will be singing.