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4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.
To celebrate her fiftieth birthday, filmmaker and MIFF alumna Lynne Sachs — MIFF is where this film originally screened — gathers together other people, men and women who have lived through precisely the same years but come from places like Iran or Cuba or Australia or the Lower East Side — not Memphis, Tennessee where […]
“We’re a Mexican American band, and no word describes America like immigrant. Most of us are children of immigrants, so it’s perhaps natural that the songs we create celebrate America in this way.” So says Louie Perez, the “poet laureate” and primary wordsmith of Los Lobos, when describing the songs on the band’s latest album, […]
The class “Environmental Humanities: Energy and Utopia” will be hosting a screening of the film The Gleaners and I. This 2000 French documentary film by Agnès Varda features various kinds of gleaning. It was entered into competition at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and later went on to win awards around the world. (Unrated, 82 […]
Please join Hobby Lobby and The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for refreshments and shopping. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decor stores, opens in Waterville, Maine with a ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening celebration on Monday, March 9 at 9 a.m. TheWaterville store is Hobby […]
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is a black/Iranian visual artist and Oklahoma City native. She is a painter whose work ranges from the gallery to the streets, using visual art to address the daily oppressive experiences of marginalized people through beautifully drawn and painted portraits. Her street art series, Stop Telling Women to Smile, can be found on […]
Introduced by filmmaker Lynne Sachs with Q&A to follow. “And Then We Marched” – The 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C. viewed through the contexts of previous marches and the voice of a young participant. “The Washing Society” – The daily lives of contemporary NYC laundromat workers resonate with the experiences of 1881 African-American laundresses […]
Acting is great fun, but what comes first is the audition! This workshop focuses on the basics of auditioning. Participants will be given tips on how to audition and the chance to practice these new skills and build confidence in the process. All on the historic Waterville Opera House stage! SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative […]
Introduced by filmmaker Lynne Sachs with a Q&A to follow. Selected as the opening night film for this year’s Slamdance Film Festival and screened as part of MoMA’s Documentary Fortnight, Sachs’ cinematic exploration of her father offers sometimes contradictory views of a seemingly unknowable man who is publicly the uninhibited center of the frame yet […]
After losing members of his family during the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Venuste was left to care for his younger siblings and often had to miss school to fetch water from distant clean water sources. Venuste’s experience inspired him to partner with a friend to form the International Transformation Foundation (ITF) – a nonprofit organization […]
High school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers and other educators are invited! The Challenge: Maine’s Governor has given us a call to action! The future of the state we love is dependent on developing our talent and unleashing the innovative potential of our people. Education is the key. The Invitation: Join Thomas College President (and former […]
Ana Menéndez, the Kristina Stahl Writer-in-Residence for 2019-20, has published four books of fiction: Adios, Happy Homeland!, The Last War, Loving Che, and In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd, whose title story won a Pushcart Prize. She has worked as a journalist in the U.S. and abroad, lastly as a prize-winning columnist for the Miami Herald. As a reporter, […]
Art exists across the world in many different forms and amplifies many different voices. It can expose our truths and challenge how we exist in the world. The third installment of Colby College's Who's Coming to Dinner: Critical Conversation Series will dive into the ways that art exists to challenge and reflect our society under "Art as […]
Join Kimberly Flowers, executive director of the Goldfarb Center, for this lecture. As the climate crises worsen we are simultaneously seeing a rise in global hunger, unprecedented humanitarian need, and increasingly protracted conflicts. Flowers will unpack the considerable threat that climate change is having on both political stability and food systems, particularly in fragile states. She […]
Andrea Prasow, acting director at Human Rights Watch in Washington, conducts advocacy before the U.S. government on global human rights issues, with a particular focus on national security and human rights. Prasow frequently appears on domestic and international radio and television and has published in a wide range of print and online media outlets, including Politico, […]
Clarity on Cannabis: The Wellness Connection’s CEO Patricia Rosi speaks on navigating the new cannabis market. A seasoned executive, Patricia Rosi is the current CEO of the Wellness Connection, Maine’s leading group of medical cannabis operators. Rosi manages four state-licensed dispensaries as well as state-of-the-art operations, designed to exceed the highest production standards for cultivation, […]
Join experts from Thomas College, the state and federal government, and other leading technology companies to learn more about the increasing threat to your personal and professional data. Specialists in the field will help you identify and understand the fast-changing landscape of Cybersecurity and the role education plays in maintaining your overall safety. Thomas College […]
3D printing—the process of making three-dimensional, solid objects from a digital file—is revolutionizing the world! Join us at the library for a 3D printing demonstration you will never forget. You’ll get the chance to ask questions and also play around with designing. For 4th through 12th Grade.
In collaboration with the Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition theme of A Journey Through Art, young artists will explore three distinct craft projects related to the cultural traditions of China, Bolivia, and Germany. For ages 7 - 12. Cost: $14. Scholarships available. Registration required. MORE
Join Royal Shakespeare Company for the 3rd Annual Shakespeare Slam Competition! Contestants compete in this spoken word event, using Shakespeare’s text! Click for more info
Join us as author and historian, Earl Smith talks to us about the many inventions that come about here in Waterville! Most people know about the Lombard Tractor, but not many know of the impact that specific item had on the country and world. This should be a fascinating lecture that you won’t want […]
"The title of this inventive absurdist comedy is meant to mislead — it's not a sex movie but a parody, and the loose feel is part of its genius. On the final day of summer camp in Maine in 1981, the counselors and the campers — adolescents all — are desperate to make the most […]
CANCELLED. FMI Back at Waterville Opera House by popular demand! FEMMES OF ROCK starring Bella Electric Strings Featuring the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more! FEMMES OF ROCK, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina DiGregorio, has rocked audiences worldwide with their […]
Kennebec Montessori School (KMS), Maine’s oldest Montessori school, promotes curiosity and exploration through experiential learning for children ages 3 – 12. KMS serves over 100 children, offering preschool, kindergarten, and elementary programs. We work to support the needs of the whole child; social, emotional, and cognitive. We embrace the opportunity to guide children academically on […]
Cancelled due to Coronavirus Let’s bend, stretch, and move while drawing inspiration from the works of art on view in the Youth Art Month exhibition! This is our third consecutive year for this popular event which creates yoga poses based on work in the exhibition. Join us for some creative movement in the gallery! Recommended […]
Looking for your next favorite book? Stop by the Waterville Public Library during library hours from Saturday, February 29 through Saturday March 14 and check out our Spring Book Sale featuring a wide selection of materials for all ages! The sale officially opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday 2/29, but there will be a preview from […]
Mammal pelts, skulls, tracks and scat and of course the many mammal mounts in the museum will provide an engaging look at Maine’s popular mammals. Discover how the different mammals adapt to our wetland, forest and ocean habitats. Make a mammal track game and mammal craft. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.
This production has been CANCELLED by the Metropolitan Opera House. Evgeny Nikitin is the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation. Director François Girard, whose mesmerizing production of Parsifal recently wowed Met audiences, returns to stage Richard Wagner’s eerie early masterwork, Der Fliegende Holländer (“The Flying Dutchman”). Valery Gergiev conducts. Tickets: $17 - $23. (Prices include per […]
“Standing Figure (Proud Oriental Figure)” is a sculpture made of terracotta, a type of ceramic, and the Eagle yoga pose alludes to its physical form. To create the yoga pose, one must sculpt one’s own body, moulding oneself into an upright posture by crossing arms and legs while standing. Part of Let Art Inspire, the […]
The Colby Wind Ensemble’s spring concert features music full of frantic motion, including Ghost Train Triptych, depicting a supernatural machine that roars out of the night, and Powerhouse, featuring that purveyor of pure energy Bugs Bunny, along with other friends of Looney Tunes fame. The organized chaos of the factory floor will be represented by […]
Written by: Adophe Adam Choreography by: Alexei Ratmansky The young peasant girl, Giselle, dies of a broken heart when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion. In this […]
Cancelled due to Coronavirus “Hollywood does not always hunt for grim reality, but that’s what it found here. Waterville the perfect backdrop for the filming of Empire Falls, based on Richard Russo’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel with the same title about a rundown, blue-collar Maine community where the economy never recovered after its shirt factory shut […]
This event is Cancelled! Good dialogue can bring enormous vividness and music to our prose. Good dialogue invites a reader into a room, helps us connect, and lets us hear and see. It can forward plot, illuminate character, reveal theme. But writing dialogue is not always intuitive, in part because dialogue is not merely transcribed […]
Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. This Oscar-nominated short documentary puts a human face on one of the world’s greatest contemporary global crises while also providing a spark of hope. Filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald follows a group of volunteers from a German nonprofit who risk the waves of the Mediterranean Sea to pluck African refugees from sinking […]
This event is cancelled Ambassador (Ret.) Daniel C. Kurtzer will speak at this year's Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Middle East conundrum: “A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma." The Middle East today is beset by serious problems: weak and failed states, the rise of non-state actors, breakdown of borders, and the […]
Programming is cancelled at the Winslow Public Library through March 29, 2020 Join us at the Winslow Public Library for Maine themed crafts. We will have crafts inspired by Maine symbols, history and more. Open to all.
Cancelled due to Coronavirus Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time and visiting! For kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen. Bring […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting and unveiling of our new lounge area — and stay around for Happy Hour!
Cancelled due to Coronavirus Join the Harold Alfond Foundation, Waterville Creates!, and Colby College for a special announcement regarding Waterville and the arts. Celebrate the ongoing revitalization of Waterville and learn more about several key projects that will continue to ensure Waterville is a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Catering and cash bar […]
The March 19 Alfond Youth & Community Center and MaineGeneral Health Business After Hours has been postponed. A new date and time will be communicated when determined. Business After Hours! A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of […]
Come audition for Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy. All who audition get a part. All experience levels welcome. Ages 6+ welcome. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Performance dates: June 19, 20, 21, July 11 & 12, and Sept. 19* *A special performance will be held in Limestone, Maine on September 19 for […]
This event is cancelled. Filmed live at the 3Arena Dublin, the exact spot where it all began, the 25th Anniversary Gala Performance will bring Riverdance to the big screen for the very first time! The new 25th anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power […]
Fundraiser for REM - Cancelled Smoked Salmon Tribute to The Grateful Dead with Hot Canned Tuna: A Tribute to Hot Tuna/Canned Heat A Blast From The Past: 1960-1970 All are encouraged to dress up in your Tie Dye Shirts and Bell Bottoms!
Postponed to October 17 Maine Women’s Hall of Fame Silver Tea and Induction Ceremony Randall Student Technology Center University of Maine Augusta Saturday, March 21, 2020 Registration & Silver Tea 1:00 p.m. Induction Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Honoring Joanne D’Arcangelo & Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader Open to the public RSVP mvladd@colby.edu
Cancelled due to Coronavirus Each time we play games we are transported to another world. Explore board games that bring us on journeys, offer adventure and learning, from the more contemporary game, Settlers of Catan to the more traditional, Oregon Trail. This event is free + open to the public.
Due to the current situation involving Covid-19 Virus, we must postpone this event scheduled for March 21, 2020 at KVCC. We will notify all ticket holders and sponsors as we make a decision going forward regarding the rescheduling of this event. If you have any questions, please call 972-8082 ext 105 or email tanya@shelterme.org Click […]
This event has been canceled. Tickets are no longer available.
Due to COVID-19, this concert has been rescheduled for July 2. For more information . . . The constituent parts of The High Kings each had a wealth of history behind them while also being a part of a lineage of such iconic family members such as The Clancy Brothers, Sean Dunphy and some members […]
Due to COVID-19, the March 22, March 29, and April 5 recitals have been cancelled. The organists are coming, the organists are coming! It’s First Baptist Church’s 29th year of presenting its annual Lenten concerts featuring performances by area guest organists. Here’s this year's lineup: March 1: Christina Misner Rao , daughter of Rev. Peter […]
This event is CANCELLED Enjoy a delicious homemade bowl of savory soup or stew—and help your library raise funds at the same time! Invite your family & friends to join you as you feast on delectable soup—including chicken, two types of meatball, chili, cheddar, and more—as well as to-die-for fish or corn chowder. Dine-in or […]
UPDATE (8/25/2020): The B2B Showcase has been postponed till Spring 2021. The date is TBD. Due to the closing of the Colby campus through the end of April, it is necessary for the Mid-Maine Chamber to postpone our B2B Showcase scheduled for March 26. The Showcase will be rescheduled, most likely in the Fall, to […]
This event is CANCELLED Water activist Venuste Kubwimana founded “A Water Kiosk at School”, a start-up which has transformed communities and engaged schools in rural Kenya and Rwanda by improving access to clean water. Kubwimana was born and brought up in a rural and poor family of seven siblings in the Southern province of Rwanda. After losing […]
This event is cancelled. THIS IS AN ENCORE BROADCAST FROM THE BOLSHOI BALLET IN MOSCOW. Written by: Sergei Prokofiev Choreography by: Alexei Ratmansky Approximate Running Time: 3 hours, 5 minutes (intermissions TBA) Despite each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the two families will cost […]
This event is cancelled. Do your children love animals? This special program, presented by the Marine Mammals of Maine organization, explores MMoME’s work responding to and assessing animals in the field, the natural history and identification of seal species, and a look inside their unique seal triage and rehabilitation center. This free presentation also includes […]
Kite Sun Catcher Crafternoon might not be happening in the Library, but you can still participate from home! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library's Facebook page for instructions on how you and your kids can make this fun craft! Materials you will need to make Kite Sun Catchers: Lightweight card board (recycle […]
Craft Club for Adults isn't happening at the library right now, but on Tuesday 3/31 at 5pm Sarah will be showing you how to make a Wizard Wand on Facebook Live on the Waterville Public Library's Facebook page! Supplies needed: -Hot glue gun -Stick/dowel -Mod Podge -Paint (whatever color you want your wand to be) […]
3/14/2020: It is with regret and disappointment that we have cancelled the Girls Rock! Conferences due to the health risks posed by COVID-19. More… Girls Rock! Conferences are planned BY girls FOR girls. The high school girls on the Girls Advisory Board choose topics for the conference that are relevant to them AND YOU! GAB […]