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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.
Drop by the Children's Department every Tuesday between 2:30 and 4:00 and make something fabulous! We'll have a different project each week, designed for kids 5 and up. If you're younger than 7, please bring a grownup helper. Craft Afternoons in May: (Click each link to see a picture of the craft!) May 2: Space […]
Tai Chi is known as one of the most effective exercises for physical and mental well- being. Practiced throughout the world for its many health benefits, Tai Chi strengthens and mobilizes joints and muscles, improving physical fitness and mental relaxation. Tai Chi is easy to learn and do, no matter what your physical condition or […]
Are you caring for a family member or a friend with dementia? If so, we welcome you to sign up for our 12-hour educational training program designed for family and friends that are caring for individuals with dementia living in the community. Learn what dementia is and how it affects the person and a person's […]
Starting in January! Open Drawing / Painting Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month! Seasoned and aspiring visual artists are invited to participate in a newly expanded Common Street Arts program dedicated to drawing, painting, and sculpting. The first Wednesday of every month, we'll draw, paint or sculpt the nude, and every third Wednesday […]
The winter session of Hope’s Place will be held on Wednesday evenings, January 4 through February 15, 2017. Groups begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Hope’s Place is a grieving children’s program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area that serves youth ages 3 – 18 and their parents or caregivers. Hope’s Place […]
New Digital Restoration! “The toughest-minded, most irresolvable movie ever made about race in this country. For all its reputation as a relentless tearjerker, this story of Annie, a black maid trying to hold on to a light-skinned daughter determined to pass as white, is characterized by director Douglas Sirk’s deeply ironic control. That’s most apparent […]
Craving some local food? Come for cheese, fresh greens, meats, sauerkraut, soups, bread, plus some other wonderful local goodies. Vendors include: Kennebec Cheesery, Winterberry Farm, The Maine Meal, The Highlands, A Page-N-Thyme's Wyked Goat Soaps & Farm Products, and Good Bread, among others. Location: Dean Conference Room.
Come visit Jean Ann Pollard's sculpted acrylic paintings and Laurie Sproul's foral wood sculpture anytime during library hours! Then join us on this night to meet the artists who made it possible, learn about what inspired the exhibit, and take part in a climate change conversation, led by hydrogeologist Peter Garrett. Admission is free, and light […]
Strata: Works by Sarah Vosmus January 5 - February 19 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 5, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Strata: Works by Sarah Vosmus will be on display in the lobby of Railroad Square Cinema as part of the Art in the Lobby Series. Sarah Vosmus is a Maine native, returning from a three-year stay […]
Personalize your library! Design a bookend based on your favorite book or fandom, the possibilities are endless! After they are painted, the bookends will be sealed and returned to holding up books with a lot more style! This program is free, and open to attendees under the age of 18. For more information, please call […]
Saturday, January 7, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 11:00 a.m. 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 this month’s theme, “This Storytime’s a Zoo.” Then head to the Mirken Education Classroom to have a snack and create your […]
Music by Giuseppe Verdi The legendary Plácido Domingo brings another new baritone role to the Met under the baton of his longtime collaborator James Levine. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Abigaille, the warrior woman determined to rule empires, and Jamie Barton is the heroic Fenena. Dmitri Belosselskiy is the stentorian voice of the oppressed Hebrew people. The […]
Fundraiser for Hall-Dale High School’s REM Delta Prime Robotics Team Dinner, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle and 2017 Robot Game Reveal: “FIRST Steamworks” Saturday, January 7th, 2017 5:30 – 7:30 PM Hall-Dale High School, 97 Maple St, Farmingdale Buy Tickets Ahead: $10/adult, $5/under 10 yrs. Available at the Door for $12/adult, $6/under 10 yrs. FMI: www.deltaprimerobotics.com; […]
Show Synopsis: In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the animated Disney film of the same name. Production Dates: March 31, April 1, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 2, 8, 9 at 2 p.m. Audition Materials: For […]
Medicare has four parts: A, B, C, and D. 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? This is where you can find the answers to […]
Join us to kick-off our Women's Action Groups. This is a chance to bring together, in coalition, the many women in our state who've thought to themselves, "I can't just sit here. I need to do something." You are not alone. We want to harness the collective power to create change. The first hour will […]
Tom Dowd of Thomas Dowd Professional Development & Coaching, LLC will discuss how to engage young professionals and what organizations need to do to attract and retain the best workforce for the next phase of their business. Held at Thomas College Spann Student Commons in the Summit Room -180 West River Road, Waterville. 7:15AM -9:00AM […]
Scott Erb is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine at Farmington, whose specialty is German politics and the European Union. In this talk, Professor Erb will discuss both the background of the Syrian civil war and refugee crisis, and the profound impact this has on Germany and the European Union. The crisis […]
“I Am a Man” was a statement that echoed throughout the civil rights movement. Conceived in Memphis, Tenn., after two African-American trash handlers were killed by a malfunctioning garbage truck, the phrase was a declaration of humanity, a demand for better wages and safer working conditions. The Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike began Feb. 12, 1968, and Martin Luther King Jr. joined […]
The next meeting of 350 Central Maine will be Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 at the UU Church (enter through the Elm St. door). Barry Dana former chief of the Penobscot Nation will be speaking about the importance of supporting the “Water Is Life” movement. In case of inclement weather, this will be cancelled. FMI: Contact Linda Woods, linda350centralmaine@gmail.com.
The 2017 Cinema Explorations series will kickoff on January 14 and 15 with screenings of The Anthropologist. Director Seth Kramer will join us for a Skype Q&A after the screening on Saturday, January 14! In The Anthropologist (Unrated, 78 min.), Kathryn joins her mother Susie Crate in studying communities in Siberia, in the Pacific islands […]
Have you always wanted to learn to use the potter’s wheel to turn clay into beautiful wheel-thrown pottery? This fun, fast-paced class will help you tap into your creativity while learning the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. Master potter Tim Christensen will guide you through wedging, centering, forming, trimming, throwing, and decorating with […]
Put on some snow shoes for a tromping adventure! (We have lots of sizes to borrow, but call ahead if you have a large group.) Beginning at the museum, come out to explore the tracks of winter animals. Discover the signs of animal life that thrive in our winter world and make some track prints […]
The Waterville Police Department will be hosting a “Musicians for HOPE” benefit concert at 7pm on January 14th at the American Legion on College Avenue. The concert will feature local talent with some of the area’s best musicians supporting the PD’s HOPE (Heroin Opiate Prevention Effort) program. FMI / Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/975247039248123
A multi-faith service celebrating the King legacy will take place Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in Lorimer Chapel. A Community Gospel Choir will sing two pieces, “We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest” and “I Woke Up This Mornin',” both of which can be learned easily. All are welcome to join the choir; no previous […]
Come join us for Waterville's 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Breakfast! Rev. Dr. David Anderman, pastor emeritus of Waterville's First Congregational Church, U.C.C., will be the speaker. Tickets cost $8 and will be available at the door.
“The much-hyped Malcolm X happens to be a spiritually enriching testament to the human capacity for change — and surely Spike Lee’s most universally appealing film. An engrossing mosaic of history, myth and sheer conjecture, this ambitious epic manages to sustain itself for 3 hours 21 minutes, and also overcomes an early frivolity of tone and […]
Aldon Morris, Leon Forrest Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Northwestern University, will deliver the Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote address titled “Du Bois at the Center: From Science to Martin Luther King to Black Lives Matter.” Morris is an award-winning scholar whose work explores the social and political underpinnings of the civil rights movement and its legacy. His […]
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.
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 your journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. Our Caregiver Support Group is here to listen, to care, and to […]
About the Program: Any sustainable food system needs to account for all its inputs, including seeds. Saving your own is not only a cost-saving measure, but guarantees access to superior varieties which may come and go in the marketplace. In this two-hour presentation, Will Bonsall teaches the skills needed to grow, process, and store your […]
Community Conversations is a series of three events bringing together Waterville faith and community institutions with Colby faculty and students to discuss major issues of common concern. The theme for the 2016-2017 year is wealth, and the event will feature two thought-leaders – one Jewish and one secular – in conversation with each other, followed […]
Tracking the Border is the culminating event of a year-long project focused on the artist Lucinda Bliss's navigation of the 611 miles that make up the Maine-Canada border. The resulting work takes many forms, including installation, drawing, and photography, all of which will be represented in the Common Street Arts exhibit, alongside other, related bodies […]
Enjoy refreshments while learning about artworks and how to incorporate them into your classroom teaching. This evening will be dedicated to a field trip experience on balance and motion. Those attending will receive contact hours for certification. Held on the third Thursday of the month. Upcoming dates are: Thursday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February […]
We invite our board, staff, volunteers, friends and supporters to the Annual Celebration for The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers on Thursday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waterville Elks Lodge. There will be a silent auction, a catered dinner, and recognition of outstanding staff, volunteers and supporters. The guest speaker will be […]
Inauguration Day Special! (coinciding exactly with the Inauguration of Donald Trump) A dictator in the White House? In this astonishing 1933 film made at MGM at the height of the Depression, an everyday Joe is elected President, then suffers a concussion, is visited by an angel (hence the title) and is thus transformed into a […]
The Birthing Center at Inland Hospital is pleased to offer ongoing education and support for expectant parents. Our Childbirth Class consists of a one-day Saturday workshop for first-time parents. Parents, who have already experienced childbirth but want a refresher, are invited to attend the workshop as well. All classes are held in a relaxed, caring […]
Music By: Charles Gounod When Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo starred opposite each other in Manon at the Met in 2015, the New York Times said, “the temperature rises nearly to boiling every time Damrau and Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers, in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. The production, […]
Squirrels are an often over looked and under appreciated animal. Why not celebrate them and their crucial role in our Maine forest? Come explore, look for squirrel tracks and make a squirrel craft! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children Dress warmly; the museum is not heated!
Come join us for our first bi-weekly anime club! Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? Join us for old and new favorites, plus snacks and socializing. For our first meeting, we'll be watching the first two episodes of Log Horizon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2942218/ This event is free, and open to attendees under […]
Gorgeous 35 mm Print! “Terrence Malick’s 1978 movie Days Of Heaven was never a huge hit, but it was such a departure and so deliberate an attempt to have the audience stirred by beauty that it felt calming and inspiring. Without shame or caution it was trying to address the pre-modern era of American history, […]
The Waterville Public Library will be closed January 25-January 31, 2017. The closure is due to reconstruction work necessary following unexpected water damage from a burst frozen pipe on December 17, 2016. More . . .
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the public together with elected officials at all levels of government. The two organizations renewed their partnership for the upcoming legislative session in order to continue to encourage communication between business and community leaders, professionals and […]
January 27, 28, February 3, 4 at 7:30pm January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Adam P. Blais A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he anxiously […]
The Mallett Brothers Band is a band from Maine that plays original music. With a unique style that spans across country, rock and roll, Americana and "alt-country" genres, the band has grown a dedicated fan base across the country since releasing their debut record in 2009. With the release of their fourth studio album, Lights […]
Welcome to the Year of the Rooster, which is a year of punctuality and honesty. People born in this year are said to be hard working, observant, organized and humorous. Stop by anytime to pick up a chicken or rooster craft and a winter scavenger hunt. Dress warmly; the museum is not heated! Admission: Adults […]
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, please join the Central Maine ski community for a day of free skiing on the Quarry Road trails. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the Welcome Center opens at 10 a.m. with ski equipment available to rent. Additional activities will include snow sculptures, snowball toss, sledding, and […]
The Speed Sisters are the first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East. Grabbing headlines and turning heads at improvised tracks across the West Bank, these five women have sped their way into the heart of the gritty, male-dominated Palestinian street car-racing scene. Weaving together their lives on and off the track, Speed […]
January 27, 28, February 3, 4 at 7:30pm January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Adam P. Blais A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he anxiously […]
Join us on Thursdays for a new language-based social event to practice your language skills and converse with other art lovers. To suggest another language, contact Assistant for Access and Outreach Miriam Valle-Mancilla. The language schedule is as follows: 1st Thursday of the month: Español/Français 2nd Thursday of the month: русский/Deutsch 3rd Thursday of the month: […]
Rhythm. Power. Friendship. Fun! Drumline is a great way to get started playing percussion or to expand the skills you have. Drumline members will learn to play the drum in the percussion battery, beginning with the snare drum. Experience the thrill and structure of playing as a united group. Enjoy the companionship and team spirit […]
Chamique Holdsclaw, former WNBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, and three-time NCAA champion, will hold a Q&A with the audience following a screening of her biographical documentary, Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw, narrated by fellow mental health activist Glenn Close. Since retiring from professional sports, Holdsclaw travels the country to events within the mental health community […]
The PK WTVL volume 23 presenters are Helene Farrar, Khristopher Flack, Dwight Gagnon, Kevin James, Dean Lachance, Argy Nestor & Lindsay Pinchbeck, Rachel Prestigiacomo, and Lyn Rowden. Joan Sanzenbacher will be the emcee. Presentations about refugees and global migration will be featured along with those on a kaleidoscope of other topics. PechaKucha Night Waterville volume […]
We welcome David Dupree, assistant director of the Young Adult Choir at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, MD for our inaugural Gospel Residency. Come make a joyful noise with a top-notch Gospel artist. All are welcome – staff, faculty, students, and members of the surrounding community. No previous experience is necessary. Rehearsals will be […]
This music-filled, French-Tunisian production is set in Tunis, summer 2010, a few months before the Jasmine Revolution, and depicts the clash between culture and family as seen through the eyes of a young Tunisian woman balancing the traditional expectations of her family with her creative life, as the singer in a politically charged rock band. […]
After a brief exploration of the museum, we will read a children’s book. Children and their grownups will then be invited to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create their own works of art This program is designed for preschoolers and toddlers. Location: William D. Adams Gallery, Colby Museum of Art.
Written by Harold Pinter Directed by Sean Mathias Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. One summer’s evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue […]