Discover the art of being a luthier, a person that builds and repairs stringed instruments. The craft of making stringed instruments, or lutherie (sometimes spelled luthiery), goes back to the 15th century, and involves knowledge of wood working, tone, carving wood, varnishes, and much more. Come see and touch some of the parts and pieces of […]

On January 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., we will be welcoming two speakers to discuss the question, "Are Some Wounds Too Deep to Heal?" Our speakers will be discussing whether our community can really come back together in the wake of the presidential election and its aftermath. In the wake of divisive rhetoric and contempt […]

WATERVILLE--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, Tuesday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn at 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville The two organizations renewed their partnership for the […]

In our third and final workshop, the teachers will present materials used in the Primary, Elementary and Upper Elementary math programs. They will discuss the foundations of concrete materials and how they bridge to more abstract problem solving. This event is free and open the public. Current and prospective parents alike are invited to discover […]

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in the life drawing program on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. 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 […]

Light refreshments served at 5:00 p.m. Workshop will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kerstin Gilg of the Maine Arts Commission will present information about applying for grants in general and the way the Maine Arts Commission awards funding in particular. Participants should come prepared to have a conversation about how the arts in Maine get funded […]

    Our superhero themed night will consist of a cash bar, DJ, award presentations, motivational speaking by David Pride, author Juliese Padgett will talk about her book, The Newest Flower, and more!   Tickets are $35/person and you can RSVP by clicking the button below. Tickets are also available by calling Kelly Couture at […]

If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join us for our twice-monthly meet-up.  Our group is informal, we learn from each other and enjoy strumming and singing all kinds of music.  Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you don't […]

January 26, 27, February 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. January 28, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. Written by Robert Harling; Directed by Debra Susi and Beth Lambert In Chinquapin, Louisiana, Truvy’s beauty salon is where all the ladies who are “anybody” go to have their hair done. Truvy and Annelle dispense shampoos and free advice […]

The community is invited to enjoy a day of cross-country skiing on miles of groomed trails with free ski passes for all and other family-friendly activities available like snowshoeing, sledding, and more at Quarry Road Trails. Welcome Center open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. where ski equipment is available to rent and snowshoes can be […]

  You're Invited! SATURDAY SNACKTIVITY FREE Snack & Arts/Science Activity  Every Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00PM thru August 2018 AYC Art Room Youth ages 6-12 years old       Snacks Include: Yogurt, Crackers, Fruit, Granola Bars, Water   Upcoming Activities: Bubble Art 1/20, Fluffy Slime 1/27 Parents are welcome but not required  *  Stay for all or […]

Come join us on our first track tromp of the year! Winter is a fantastic time of year to see all of the trails that our forest friends leave. Learn how to identify tracks and animal signs as we walk through our amazing forest trail system. Location: L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley, 14 Easler Road […]

Join one of our favorite history teachers, Jessica Graham, as she regales us with stories of Waterville’s fascinating past.

Rescheduled from January 17, due to inclement weather. The Opera House, a new film by multiple Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke, surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history and a time of great change for New York. Drawing on rarely seen archival footage, stills, and recent interviews, the film chronicles the […]

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 800-281-3703.

Gorgeous 35mm Print! “Was this perhaps the most beautiful picture ever made,” asks David Thomson? The answer may be a simple yes. Shot largely in “magic hour” at dusk or dawn, Terrence Malick’s deceptively simple fable is set in the pre-World War I Texas Panhandle, and follows two young lovers (Richard Gere and Brooke Adams) […]

Celebrate the visual arts crafted by the local K-12 youth! This year the theme is "building community through art". It is a lovely opportunity to showcase the creativity of the local youth while highlighting the beneficial effects of the arts in the educational environment. The exhibit will emphasize the value of the visual arts that […]

January 26, 27, February 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. January 28, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. Written by Robert Harling; Directed by Debra Susi and Beth Lambert In Chinquapin, Louisiana, Truvy’s beauty salon is where all the ladies who are “anybody” go to have their hair done. Truvy and Annelle dispense shampoos and free advice […]

Our groundhog will take her annual trip out side to report on winter. Come take your photo with Gertrude the Groundhog and find out her prediction for the coming winter days.

Claude Jutra’s sweeping portrait of village life in Quebec during the late 1940s is set in a community dominated by its asbestos mine and foreshadows a strike that many cite as a seminal event in reorienting Quebec politics — openly roiling in 1971 when the film was made. The focus, however, is on teenage Benoit […]

Rivaling the splendor of Franco Zeffirelli’s set and costumes of the Napoleonic era, Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna: Sonya Yoncheva and Anna Netrebko. Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez alternate in the role of Tosca’s revolutionary artist lover […]

Seashells have beautiful shapes and colors. Examine the adaptations of ocean sea shells to see how they help them find food and protect themselves from prey. Make a “Sailors Valentine” to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children under 18.

Project Linus has a mission to provide warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need, through handmade blankets. Learn to make a blanket for a Project Linus recipient, and one for you to keep for free! Donations to Project Linus would be appreciated and are encouraged. CLICK TO REGISTER.

Producer and Mainer Louise Rosen In Person to Present! Louise Rosen, extraordinary producer, will be at Railroad Square to introduce and answer questions about Killing for Love, “a film like a grenade” (Stern TV) and “a gripping murder mystery about the fated coupling of a pair of calculating romantics too smart for their own good, […]

Our 6-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with learning clay basics and expand to cover creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. skills that will be covered include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration/glazing. Students will also assist […]