Lunder Institute artist-in-residence Richard Blanco will explore with participants how the reading and writing of poetry connects us to our deeper selves and our emotional wounds. This workshop is free, but space is limited and preregistration required. To register, stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Waterville Public Library or call 872-5433. Hosted […]

The University of Maine Singers is a 60-voice select choir whose members come from all disciplines across campus. Nearly half of its members are from areas outside of music. Under the direction of Francis John Vogt, the University Singers perform multiple concerts on campus throughout the academic year, tour New England for one week each […]

Postponed to Sunday, March 18, 10:00 a.m., due to snow! What is life like for a gay Palestinian twenty-something living in Tel Aviv? It’s complicated. In this big-hearted documentary, we meet three friends who are politically active and assertive about their right to define their own identity. Told with honesty, intelligence and humor, the complex […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.

Building materials are responsible for many environmental issues throughout their life cycle, including human illness, pollution, habitat and species loss, and resource depletion. How do you design a building with a low environmental impact that promotes occupant health? Emma Reif, Colby Class of ’16, consultant for Thornton Tomasetti, will explain how the company is partnering […]

Recitation and performance are major new trends in poetry. There has been a recent resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of hip-hop music among our youth. Organized nationally by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and administered in […]

Come out of sympathy for the victims. Come out of respect for the victims’ families. Come out of solidarity for teachers and students. Come out of concern for area schools experiencing threats. Come out of hope for the future. Speakers: Scott Beale, President of the Waterville PTO Peter Burgher, Psychologist Cassie Faulkner, Parent Jennifer McGee, […]

In April 2016, Maine bookseller Seth Thayer, Colby Class of ’89, found a cache of medieval manuscript leaves “in a trunk in a client’s house in Maine.” A Google search investigating the leaves led him to manuscript scholar Lisa Fagin Davis, who identified all of the leaves as having been sold by the notorious mid-20th-century […]

March 15 (postponed from March 8) 7:15 to 9:00 AM  Summit Room, Spann Commons, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville Governor Paul LePage will review his ultimate legislative agenda for his concluding session.   Cost per person: $18 members, $25 at the door & non-members. TO REGISTER: Call 873-3315 PLEASE NOTE: To cancel, please […]

Join The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center (2nd floor library) for the Winter Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, December 7, 2017 – April 19, 2018, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, there will be a Youth Booth managed by the […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Similar to Slam Poetry, a Shakespeare Slam is a competition to present Shakespeare through spoken word. Contestants will be judged on their ability to memorize the Shakespearean text of their choosing, their voice and performance, and the understanding of the text they present. Contestants can enter as an individual or get some friends and form […]

Designed to build community capacity for public art projects, establish a common understanding of best practices, and develop a shared language for community discussion, Waterville Creates! and the Colby Museum are co-hosting a series of public discussions on public art and creative place-making. The series begins with Elizabeth Jabar, associate dean and director of public […]

Rescheduled from Tuesday, March 13 to Thursday, March 15, due to the storm expected on Tuesday. Adrian Blevins, associate professor of English at Colby, has written Appalachians Run Amok, winner of the Wilder Prize; Live from the Homesick Jamboree; The Brass Girl Brouhaha; and the chapbooks Bloodline and The Man Who Went Out for Cigarettes. […]

The Waterville Opera House is excited to announce it is partnering with the talented musicians from the nationally recognized touring group, Femmes of Rock, to offer an educational workshop for local strings students. This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to learn from professional musicians who specialize in performing non-traditional music on a traditional […]

Join Tim Hood, Colby Class of 2019, as he explores game time in our current exhibition Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, on view through June 24.

The Femmes of Rock, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina DiGregorio, has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering solos, unique arrangements, not to mention their beauty and charm. The Femmes of Rock show takes Bella Strings to a whole new level. All-new arrangements, original material, a live rock band, video, lights, choreography, comedy, and […]

Join the Colby College Nordic ski team for their spring fundraiser on March 17, 2018. Race Information: 40 km or 20 km Skate Mass Start. Start is at 9:30 a.m. for both distances. Registration Information: Registration will occur online at https://www.skireg.com/quarry-road-marathon 40K: $40 until March 1, $55 until night March 15, $60 day of race. […]

Kennebec Montessori School invites prospective parents and their children to visit the school and learn more about the Montessori approach to early childhood and elementary education. Visitors will be able to explore the classrooms, try the hands-on materials, meet the teachers and talk to current parents about their experience. The school recently completed construction of […]

Music by Gioachino Rossini This masterpiece of dazzling vocal fireworks makes a rare Met appearance — its first in nearly 25 years — with Maurizio Benini on the podium. The all-star bel canto cast features Angela Meade in the title role of the murderous Queen of Babylon, who squares off in breathtaking duets with Arsace, […]

BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Invites you to the 29th Annual Maine Women’s Hall of Fame Silver Tea 1:00 PM Induction Ceremony 2:00 PM Saturday, March 17, 2018 Snow date Sunday, March 18, 2018 Fireplace Lounge at Randall Student Center University of Maine at Augusta Inductees: Julia Crosby U.S.A. Olympian, and award-winning athlete, Community activist, and tireless […]

Birding-In is what we call Birding in the L.C.Bates Museum Audubon Gallery. In the gallery you can Get ready for spring trail side birding by touring the many museum specimens of birds that are found in Maine. Look at the Hubbard dioramas to see birds in their Maine habitats. (Hubbard went to the locations where […]

Join Common Street Arts for an afternoon focused on crafting unique clay creations. Participants are invited to represent themselves in a visual format. What makes you, you? What do you find inspiring? Channel the answers into a unique clay creation that represents you! Learn slab building techniques as you mold something new. All ages are […]

The ensemble delves into the world of program music, featuring marches by composer Julie Giroux — “March of the Sundried Tomatoes,” recounting a cooking debacle, and “Tiger Tail March,” depicting a typical Louisiana parish day — and “Imbizo,” using scales and rhythms from the African continent. Completing the program are “Highlights of Chess” and the […]

Postponed from March, 10:00 a.m., due to snow! What is life like for a gay Palestinian twenty-something living in Tel Aviv? It’s complicated. In this big-hearted documentary, we meet three friends who are politically active and assertive about their right to define their own identity. Told with honesty, intelligence and humor, the complex story of […]

The Living Water Association of the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ invites you to a Service of Ordination for Kurt D. Nelson, Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., at Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Waterville.  Clergy, please wear robe and stole. Handicap-accessible spaces are available next to the Chapel, by the side […]

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, March 19, come design a sock monster! Whether you want your creation to be adorable or monstrous, the possibilities are endless! […]

Postponed from Tuesday, March 13 to Monday, March 19, due to anticipated snowstorm. Join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals group, for an evening of networking and socialization while helping to support a great cause! This evening's $5 suggested donation will benefit the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. Waterville Greendrinks is part of the international Green Drinks network, […]

All are welcome to help with planning for the June Festival.

This incomparable story of crime and redemption from the French master Robert Bresson follows Michel, a young pickpocket who spends his days working the streets, subway cars, and train stations of Paris. As his compulsive pursuit of the thrill of stealing grows, however, so does his fear that his luck is about to run out. […]

John de Graaf, founder and outreach director of the And Beauty For All campaign, contends that a new focus on natural beauty and human design, restoring ecosystems, and revitalizing communities can help bring polarized Americans together toward greater justice and sustainability. Is he right? Come, judge for yourself, and prepare to be inspired. An Environmental […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:oo every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Paper Towel Tube Fire-Breathing Dragons

If you have a garden or are thinking of putting one in… March 20: Growing root crops and lesser known or grown vegetables. March 27: Growing wheat, oats and barley varieties that are easy to process. He will also include buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa. Programs are an hour in length with time for questions. He […]

Jane Eyre. Jason Bourne. Sula. Boo Radley. Holden Caulfield. All are indelible characters, bursting with life, lingering long after their books conclude. Who are the characters that have stayed with you? What can you learn from them? And how can you make the people in your own prose as memorable? Whether you’re writing fiction or […]

Lunder Institute artist-in-residence Richard Blanco will explore with participants how the reading and writing of poetry connects us to our deeper selves and our emotional wounds. Admission is free, but preregistration is required. Call 873-5621 to register.

Come audition for Romeo and Juliet under the direction of Joshua Fournier. All ages and experience levels welcome; everyone gets a part. Performance dates are June 15, 16, 23, & 24. We do need at least 3 actors to fill in for minor roles at the performances the weekend of the 23 & 24, so […]

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Does your loved one have dementia or another chronic illness? Come and talk with others who share a similar journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. The Caregiver Support Group is here to listen, to care, and […]

Discover a different anime every month and practice your drawing skills with friends at the Waterville Public Library's Teen Anime & Art Club! Cosplay is welcome, but not required. These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. This month's anime is Naruto: "The Village Hidden in the Leaves is home to the stealthiest […]

Join us to celebrate a national treasure, the legendary author/artist Ashley Bryan! A tremendous influence in the world of art and children’s literature, Bryan is a 94-year-old award-winning artist, revered author/illustrator of more than 50 children’s books, and maker of magical puppets and sea glass windows from found objects inspired by his African heritage. He […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. Don’t […]

Join Common Street Arts for this skills-focused series that captures the poses of local celebrities! All are welcome to attend, from seasoned artists to beginners. This program offers a unique opportunity to hone artists' drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their media of choice. This month's celebrity model is Ayrca, a professional […]

Kim Stanley Robinson, the 2018 Mellon Distinguished Fellow in Environmental Humanities, is one of the most well-known and respected science fiction writers in the world. His work has received 11 major awards from the science fiction field and has been translated into 23 languages. His Mars trilogy was an international bestseller, a benchmark in discussions […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Justice League (PG-13). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Jeffrey Thomson is a poet, memoirist, translator, and editor and is the author of multiple books, including the memoir Fragile, The Belfast Notebooks, The Complete Poems of Catullus, and the edited collection From the Fishouse. He has been an NEA Fellow, the Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Poetry Centre at Queen’s University Belfast, and […]

Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, according to the CDC. In 2017, drug overdoses killed an average of more than one person per day. Locally, the Waterville Police Department has made steps towards fixing this problem in the area. Last year, they launched Operation HOPE to prevent this epidemic from growing worse. Waterville […]

Authors and friends Ruth Behar and Richard Blanco share their stories about the lives of émigrés and the Cuba that they experienced. The two long-time friends started a blog, Bridges to/from Cuba, which gives Cuban writers a platform to express themselves. After the talk there will be a brief meet-and-greet. Books will be available for […]

Medicare has four parts: Part A is hospital insurance. Part B is medical insurance. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans. Part D is for prescription drugs. Do you know the difference between a Medigap Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan? Our Medicare 101 Clinic is where you can find the answers to questions you may […]

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to a brief exploration of the museum, after which we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. No RSVP is required; however, the program is capped at 30 […]

We’re halfway to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Come celebrate what this day means for where our planet is in space! Find out why days are getting longer and the climate is getting warmer. We will give you a little clue: we aren’t actually getting closer to the sun! We actually […]

School Street yoga instructor, Stephanie Pinnette will be at Common Street Arts to lead a free kid yoga class! Stephanie specializes in yoga for children and will use some of the fabulous youth art on display to help inspire the yoga poses. Kids ages 4-10 and their parents are welcome. Free; pre-registration is required.

By William Shakespeare Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital. Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party […]

Experience a delightful afternoon of Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms, folk songs and fiddling, and support a Central Maine non-profit whose mission is to share musical excellence, integrity, and beauty with our community’s children. Peace is the theme interwoven among the selections for this concert, as music offers a unique path to peace and joy for […]

Join us for our free, second annual ShineOnCass Easter Egg Hunt. Children are asked to bring their own basket to collect hidden eggs on the farm. The event includes special treats and prizes for kids, an animal petting area, face painting, spring crafts, games and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt […]

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, March 26, come turn old, worn-out books into beautiful pieces of art! This event is free, and open to attendees ages […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:oo every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Paper Cup Sea Serpents

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great 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 your own favorite book, or […]

If you have a garden or are thinking of putting one in… March 20: Growing root crops and lesser known or grown vegetables. March 27: Growing wheat, oats and barley varieties that are easy to process. He will also include buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa. Programs are an hour in length with time for questions. He […]

A night with Zach Fowler, winner of The History Channel’s reality show Alone in a one-on-one conversation with Drew Bonifant, Sports Writer for the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. Zachary Fowler, a boatbuilder from Appleton, survived 87 days in the Patagonia region of South America to earn $500,000 on the TV show Alone on The […]

Help safe a life! The Waterville Robert LaFleur Airport and the City of Waterville are hosting a blood drive at the airport on March 28. There will be a silent auction accompanied by prize give-a-ways! Sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Postponed from March 8, due to snowstorm. Angela Goebel-Bain, curator of the Over There and Down Home: Mainers and World War I exhibit which is currently on display at the Maine State Museum, will speak about the photographs and artifacts in the exhibit. The talk will chronicle the United States' journey from neutral country to […]

The Bow Wow Film Fest is a joyful, traveling, dog-centric collection of short films that celebrates the human-canine bond. We feature the year’s best pooch themed shorts, all wrapped up in one beautiful, 90 minute, fun-loving package. Benefit for the Maine Federation of Humane Societies! (Unrated, 90 min.) Tickets cost $12 and are available in […]

  March 29, 2018 Colby College Field House 4000 Mayflower Hill, Waterville 12:00PM to 6:00PM With over 140 exhibitors and 2,000+ attendees, the Business to Business Showcase is great for networking, and it’s the premier trade show in the area. There will be a list available at check in of all businesses who are hiring. […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers will be hosting its Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt on its campus on Saturday, March 31st at 9 am! This Easter Egg Hunt is for Children up to grade 3 and please bring your own basket for collecting eggs. We will also have special prizes and giveaways!  Admission […]

A scavenger hunt at the museum is followed by an egg-decorating workshop in the Mirken Education Center. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Mirken Education Center, Colby Museum of Art.

Starting at 12:30, an auction of the cake entries will be held after the prizes for first, second, and third place are awarded for the Easter bunny cakes and coloring contest. A new category for professional bakers has been added for the cake entries! For more information please contact Roger Derosier at 485-5841 or Carol […]

Did you know that our native rabbit, the New England cottontail, is on the endangered species list? Come on in and learn a little more about these amazing creatures and what YOU can do to help protect them! And don’t worry we didn’t forget about our native snowshoe hare. Come on in and learn all […]

The wonderful folks from Pushed Learning and Media join Common Street Arts for the afternoon! Learn from award-winning hip-hop dancer Oliver “Sydesho” Arias, who currently teaches hip-hop dance choreography at Brown University. Work on the fundamentals of a variety of hip-hop dance forms, including breakdancing, popping and locking. Please register for this event to reserve […]