A story of sneakery, imaginary magic, and drifting love, Coppélia is one of the earliest ballets, if not the earliest, that features a doll coming to live as an important part of the story. It was partly because of Coppélia’s success that other ballets, such as the Nutcracker and Petrushka, have dolls that come to life […]

Snow Pond Symphony kicks of the 2018 Summer Music Series celebrating two of America's best composers: Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. Come hear selections from West Side Story, Star Wars, Jaws, and so much more! This is a concert NOT to be missed! There will be a picnic BBQ dinner served prior to the performance […]

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 2:00 and 4:00 any Tuesday during the summer to participate in a fun craft! This week, we'll be making paper tube rockets!  Children under 7 must be accompanied by a […]

Soloists, duos, trios, quartets and other small ensembles composed of New England Music Camp faculty will perform varied works of different eras and styles. Similar recitals will also be held July 11, July 25, and July 27.

Each camp offers a unique immersive experience as your young scientist explores the outdoors, creates art, delves into collections, studies live animals and learns about the world around us. With hands-on activities, your child will learn AND have fun at the same time! In Time Travel Camp, campers go on an archeological dig and use […]

Let's get creative! Together we'll build masks of varying sizes out of cardboard and other recycled materials! We can build a giant sunflower face, a funny face, a lion, and anything else your can think of! Art in the Park, a free program hosted by Common Street Arts, is designed to foster creativity and community […]

Teen Movie Night is becoming Teen Anime Night for the summer! Through July and August, come to the Teen Room every week and enjoy a different anime!  If there's an anime you'd like to watch in August, please email your suggestion to staylor@watervilelibrary. These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will […]

Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]

MACE (Maine Association of Cosplay Enthusiasts), Cirque du Geek, and the Waterville Public Library are teaming up again to bring a festival themed meetup to Maine! Tanabata, also known as the star festival, is a Japanese celebration where people come together to celebrate by making wishes tied to trees and participate in traditional bon dances. […]

Since its inception, Atlantic Music Festival has established itself as a breeding ground for extraordinary new works. Over 300 world premiere performances took place within just nine years, and we are set to present more than 50 this season. Experience the sound of the new era and witness the history in the making. Click for […]

We think the owl family (technically two families) are so intriguing and extraordinary, we’re giving them a day of their own! Come learn about the amazing adaptations owls use to rule the night, and how to identify common Maine owls by sight and sound! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children

Join us for a night of music filled with eclectic performances in our first Chamber Music Series of the season.

Join us for three weeks of art making, dancing, poetry reading, and writing during Colby Museum’s Lively Spaces Summer Camp. Colby Museum’s collection will inspire rising 3rd graders through 7th graders to move, write, speak, draw, and perform. The camp takes place Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., July 9–28, 2018 and is […]

UPDATE: As of 6/21, Weeks 1, 2 and 5 still have openings, but Weeks 3, 4, and 6 do not.

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

\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 2:00 and 4:00 any Tuesday during the summer to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week, we'll be making stringrays […]

The Quarry Road Summer Race Series is a fun, family-friendly, weekly trail running series. Our goal is to provide a summer of great experiences for runners in the greater Waterville area.   Each week participants will complete different courses of varying lengths from 3K to 8K, utilizing the full extent of the Quarry Road trail system. […]

Come by the museum for a leisurely hour of creating your own artwork, inspired by the wonders and curiosities found throughout the museum. Art materials provided.

Weird Science is back! Join us 1:00 – 2:30 in the Children's Department at the Waterville Public Library to take part in an exciting science experiment! Experiments will be led by a group of Waterville Senior High School Students, and are geared towards kids ages 7 and up. Kids under the age of 7 should […]

Bring your friends out for a fun night and contribute to a special cause!  Light appetizers will be served.

Why would Lydia Crosby copy Thomas Cole's "The Voyage of Life"? Join the Waterville Historical Society at the Redington Museum as the host Veronique Plesch, Professor of Art History at Colby College, who will discuss art work, copies, and will highlight one of the historically significant works located at the Redington Museum. CLICK HERE FOR […]

Soloists, duos, trios, quartets and other small ensembles composed of New England Music Camp faculty will perform varied works of different eras and styles. Similar recitals will also be held July 3, July 25, and July 27.

Come spread kindness by painting kindness stones! Brightening someone's day can be as simple as painting a little stone for them. Art in the Park, a free program hosted by Common Street Arts, is designed to foster creativity and community among residents and visitors to Waterville. Art in the Park takes place every Thursday in […]

Teen Movie Night is becoming Teen Anime Night for the summer!  Through July and August, come to the Teen Room every week and enjoy a different anime!  If there's an anime you'd like to watch in August, please email your suggestion to staylor@watervilelibrary.org  These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments […]

A documentary showing how a recent family reunion is the opportunity for a Jewish family, with ancestors from Lithuania/Poland, who settled in Waterville, Maine over 100 years ago, to examine the cultural values that have passed on through the generations, and to discover the meaning of those ethics and values today. Through an honoring ceremony […]

Join us for drinks, pizza, and the hottest issues in technology! Central Maine's technology community comes together each month for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists (from experts to hobbyists) who share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our July 2018 […]

Calling All Youth Mountain Bikers... Come Catch a Smile with the Central Maine Cycling Club Junior Dirt Riders every week this summer. We will be hosting our weekly Youth Mountain Bike Ride at Quarry Trails in Waterville. The rides are open to all riders from High School age and younger who have the ability to […]

PK WTVL volume 28 will take place on the eve of the 21st annual Maine International Film Festival!  This event is free and open to the public. Waterville Opera House Waterville Reception: 6:20pm, Presentations: 7:20pm Suggested Donation: $5 PechaKucha Night Waterville V.28 Emcee: John Dalton Presenters: Tina Chapman - Early Literacy, an Owl's Story Austin Frederick […]

The Central Kennebec Heritage Council invites one and all to the kickoff event for a special summer exhibition on local Maine authors. This event will be held at Fairfield Victor Grange #49, located at Rte. 23 and Rte. 139—NOT at the Museum! At 4:30, enjoy a traditional Grange Supper ($8/person.) At 7:00, Mark McPheters of […]

Sale features Zone 4 perennials, tools, clothes, electronics, games, books, music, movies, shoes, cooking utensils, furniture, hardware, toys, craft materials, holiday decorations, and snacks.

Join us for a special Storytime event with a well-known undersea princess! She’ll be reading stories and taking pictures. This event is free and open to children of all ages and their grownups. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Honoring the artist Rackstraw Downes with the Colby Museum’s 2018 Cummings Award for Artistic Excellence and celebrating the exhibitions: Self and Society: The Norma Boom Marin Collection of German Expressionist Prints Modern Wonder: The John Marin Collection City of Ambition: Photography of the Collection Contemporary Highlights On the Farm: Weathervanes from a Distinguished New England Collection This signature ticketed […]

Originally played by the Surrealists in the 1920s, and known by a different, slightly morbid name—”The Exquisite Corpse”—this is an incredibly fun & collaborative group drawing game! The paper is folded three times, and each participant draws a section of a creature, while blind to what the previous artist has invented. Then we see what […]

As the heat of the past week starts to wane, the Union Coffeehouse will be increasing the enjoyability quotient of your summer by presenting Bill Berlinghoff in concert.  Bill, central Maine’s consummate folk singer and a favorite at the Union Coffeehouse, will return for his thirteenth headlining appearance. Bill has played to enthusiastic audiences around […]

Join us for refreshments, art making for all ages, games, docent-led tours, and live music by Gent Treadly.

Join us as we continue to celebrate our 200th anniversary with a “Tea and Tour”, an opportunity to glance at past years through scrapbooks, photo albums, and a guided tour.

On July 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm, we will be hosting an incredible meal prepared by Nilda Wolman and Alfonso Ortega inspired by our recent congregational trip to Israel and the cookbook Zahav by Michael Solomonov. All of the details from menu to cost can be found here. Our price has gone up a bit due […]

Campers will learn the incredible art of creating in 3D! Discover the art of sculpting in various media including: cardboard, clay, wire, aluminum and paper-mache. Give your emerging artist the experience of creating art in 3 dimensions, an important experimentation for engineering, science, and art! For ages 8–12. Camp runs July 16-20. Cost: $120 for […]

VJ Suave teaches students to draw in a virtual 3D environment using Tilt Brush. Click for more info and to register.

Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Pet Rock Making! FMI: Call 680-2604 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

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 […]

Draw a MIFF celebrity! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in the life drawing program hosted by Common Street Arts. This program provides a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. and CSA […]

Weird Science is back! Join us 1-2:30pm in the Children's department at the Waterville Public Library to take part in an exciting science experiment! Experiments will be led by a group of Waterville Senior High School Students, and are geared towards kids ages 7 and up. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied […]

Relax after work or before a movie and explore your creative side. Create cool art using 35mm film with Common Street Arts. Participants will fashion a fun candle votive and prints using 35 mm film–an activity designed to explore your creative side. Delicious snacks and beverages provided. Click for more info.

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 […]

You’re Invited to a Solar Open House  Thursday, July 19th 4:00-6:00pm 31 Pat Street Winslow, Maine    Join ReVision Energy for an Open House in Winslow on Thursday, July 19th. Stop by anytime to learn how the Anderson’s made the clean energy transition by using solar energy in their home to reduce their reliance on […]

Ouran High School Host Club (Episodes 1-4) Teen Movie Night is becoming Teen Anime Night for the summer! Through July and August, come to the Teen Room every week and enjoy a different anime! If there's an anime you'd like to watch in August, please email your suggestion to staylor@watervilelibrary.org These events are free, and […]

The Cassatt String Quartet presents music from around the world with guest sitar player/composer Vineet Shende from Bowdoin College. The performance will feature instrument demonstrations and musical works from India, Russia, the United States, Argentina, Germany, and Romania. This program is open to all ages — families are encouraged to attend.

VJ Suave teaches students to draw in a virtual 3D environment using Tilt Brush. Click for more info and to register.

The sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Pleasant Street United Methodist Church and will run from 8am to 2pm.  Rain or shine.   For $25, an individual can rent space which includes one 6’ table and chair (but you can bring another table/tables if they fit into your space).  Call 873-5358 to reserve […]

Create and take home your own artistic print of a Maine fish! Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku, which began as a way for fishermen to record and compare their catches—but we use replica fish instead of the real thing! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Come celebrate the 39th Annual New England Music Camp POPS Concert, Live! at the Bowl In The Pines.  The concert will showcase New England Music Camp's Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band. There will be a raffle, door prize, and variety of other exciting events throughout the evening.  All proceeds from the event directly […]

Young artists will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create a puppet character. The puppets will be created and sewn with foam, felt and fabric. Participants will learn to light it up with “wearable” electronics! For kids ages 10–17. Camp runs July 23-27. Cost: $120 for half days, 9 a.m. – Noon. $160 for […]

Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children’s Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group, to present sessions of theater camp during February and summer vacations for students in the first through eighth grades. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theatre camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about […]

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

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4PM every Tuesday during the summer to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Magnetic Fishing Game! FMI: Call 680-2604 […]

Come to the Waterville Public Library on July 24th from 3-5pm and join us in exploring unknown worlds! We will be playing Dead Simple, a paper and pencil roleplaying game, where you control a character and go on quests for fame, fortune and glory! Participants can build their character in advance, or choose an available […]

Join The 92 Day Backpack Challenge RAFFLE & RADIO-THON   JULY 25th RADIOTHON!   Mix 107.9 and Cruisin' 93.5   From 6am to 6pm both stations are devoting the day to filling backpacks During a fun-filled this 12-hour Radio-thon!       LISTEN     DONATE   VOLUNTEER   Let's Fill 10,000 Backpacks in 92 […]

Join John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium Services, for a special presentation in his traveling, inflatable planetarium! This event will be located in the auditorium of Prescott Hall, the main building of the Good Will-Hinckley campus. Learn how birds have adapted to their environments by studying varying styles of beaks, claws, wings, and feathers. Learn […]

25th Anniversary Tour         Carbon Leaf is celebrating its Silver Anniversary in 2018 behind a new album and extensive touring. Through 25 years together, the group's independent music and spirit continue to resonate with its fans, and an authentic bond between the band members and their audience is evident. Blending rock, folk, Celtic, bluegrass and Americana […]

Save the date of July 26 for a FREE and open community conversation about the “Health Impacts of Community Conflict.” This is a collaborative initiative supported by Healthy Northern Kennebec (HNK), Kennebec Valley Organization (KVO), Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) and others. Join this community conversation on healthy ways to stay mindful and focused […]

  11:00-6:00 p.m. Common Street Arts and artist Maggie Libby invite viewers to interact with Libby’s public art installation, River Stories, which celebrates the Kennebec River as a natural resource and as a central element for industry and recreation in Central Maine. As part of the River Stories project, Libby asks participants to erase portions of […]

Cheryl Grant Gillespie, 1970 graduate of Winslow High School, will be at Winslow Public Library on Thursday, July 26th at 6pm for a reading from a recently published anthology that she contributed to. The book Compassionate Journey: Honoring Our Mothers' Stories is a collection of five essays by Maine women writers about mother/daughter relationships. Topics […]

Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]

Take a trip through history and explore some of the popular games kids played a hundred years ago! Roll a hoop, play a proper Victorian game called Graces, try a ring toss, write on a slate board and more, as well as making a craft to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope and a celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the hilarious Canadian Geese and […]

Beans, casseroles, salads and summer dessert bar. Cost: $8 for adults and older children, $4 for children ages 5-11, free for toddlers.

Clay is a wonderfully versatile and expressive medium for young artists! Campers will make art with clay using a variety of wheel, slab, pinch pot, and hand techniques. Discover how glazes work and produce clay creations that are kiln-fired and that will last for generations. For kids ages 8–14. Camp runs July 30 – August […]

UPDATE: As of 6/21, Weeks 1, 2 and 5 still have openings, but Weeks 3, 4, and 6 do not.

First Congregational Church UCC and St. Mark's Episcopal Church will be showing the very beautiful and inspiring documentary, Behold the Earth.  This music-rich documentary film explores America’s divorce from the outdoors through conversations with legendary scientists E.O. Wilson, Cal DeWitt, and Theo Colborn, as well as a new generation of creation-care activists within America’s Christian communities.  Katharine Hayhoe, Ben Lowe, and […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Clothes Peg Mermaids! FMI: Call 680-2604 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

See full list of collection sites at:    bit.ly/FBStufftheBus To volunteer to help with the event:  bit.ly/Vol2StuffTheBus To donate online:  paypal.me/UWMMStuffTheBus For more information, call United Way of Mid-Maine at 873-0686

St. Mark's Episcopal Church and First Congregational Church UCC  will be showing the very beautiful and inspiring documentary, Behold the Earth.  This music-rich documentary film explores America’s divorce from the outdoors through conversations with legendary scientists E.O. Wilson, Cal DeWitt, and Theo Colborn, as well as a new generation of creation-care activists within America’s Christian communities.  Katharine Hayhoe, Ben Lowe, and […]

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Waterville Area Art Society, Harlow Gallery, Wesserunsett Arts Council and Common Street Arts.  The artists included in this show were asked to respond to the Kennebec River and its importance as a natural resource for the towns and cities that surround it.  This magnificent waterway has sustained communities […]

Winslow Public Library will host a musical program A History of the 1950s and 60s through Popular Music on Friday, August 3rd at 6:30 p.m.   New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee Marc Black will be your guide on a musical tour through these two historically defining decades. You’ll sing along with wonderful songs as […]

Bring your own favorite stuffed animal, and join us for iced tea or lemonade as we share the origin story of the teddy bear! We will also chat about Maine’s real bears — did you know that, despite their fearsome reputation, black bears are primarily foragers, killing less than 1% of their total diet? Admission: […]

In this Missoula Children’s Theatre original story, what starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins! Tales both past and present lead a group of beach bums to action in search of untold riches. Before our tale is told, a cast of […]