Four and a half years in the making, Dead in the Water is Wittkower’s fifteenth documentary film. It was shot in different coastal towns and features scenes and interviews with area fishermen, their spouses and other family members; advocates for fishermen; elected officials; and community activists. A graduate of the American Film Institute in cinematography, […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens every Monday at 3:00 p.m. and make something new. We’ll provide the supplies; you bring the creativity! On Monday, April 9, we'll be attempting to make functional shoes out of recycled newspaper! Come join in the the challenge! This event is free, and open to attendees ages […]

Peter Vigue, past president and CEO of Cianbro, will speak about his success and his struggles along the way. Peter is chairman of an organization that has a 69-year history during which Cianbro has safely and efficiently planned, managed, and constructed many technically complex, historic, and environmentally sensitive projects for a wide variety of public […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Soda Bottle Fairy Houses! FMI: Call 680-2604 or email kkenny@watervillelibrary.org

Supporting REM Join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals group, for an exciting evening of networking and socialization while helping to support a great cause! Suggested $5 donation.

A foray is defined as an attempt to become involved in a new activity or sphere or an incursion into enemy territory. For a consumer economist who studies genetically engineered (GE) food policy, both definitions fit. This talk with Jane Kolodinsky, chair, department of community development and applied economics, and director, Center for Rural Studies, […]

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

Ongoing and future climate change challenges land managers in the region to protect current and future ecosystems. Some species will be able to weather these changes and remain part of the landscape, other species may decline due to increasing stress, and still other species currently found further south may expand their ranges north into Maine. […]

Join us each month at a different area business for Business After Hours. These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

Maine Filmmaker Thom Willey and Passamaquoddy Artists to hold a post-screening Q&A! Rhythms Of The Heart by Maine filmmaker Thom Willey depicts Passamaquoddy canoe and basket craftsman David Moses Bridges and his journey to preserve family, life, and tradition while facing a life threatening illness. A lifetime resident of Southwest Harbor, Willey’s work includes such […]

  April 12 7:15 to 9:00 AM  Summit Room, Spann Commons, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville   Process Improvement Specialists: Intro to Lean-Failure Demand Learn how to make incremental and continuous improvements in your businesses processes, as well as how you manage for results, in order to take your business and your team […]

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 Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13). This event is free and is open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Mexican artist Yoshua Okón’s videos blur the lines between documentary, reality, and fiction. He collaborates closely with his actors (often amateurs) to create sociological examinations that ask viewers to contemplate uncomfortable situations and circumstances. In this talk, he will focus on a select group of works produced over the last twenty years including Oracle, now […]

Come celebrate the new exhibition with us! It will feature new work by two contemporary Maine artists, each with a distinct and compelling approach to color and form. The reception will feature wine, spirits, and snacks provided by Meridians of Fairfield. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m., Thursdays until 6:00. This […]

Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, journalist, and book publisher. He is director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and chief editor of LeftWord Books. He reports for Frontline, The Hindu and Newsclick (in India), BirGün (in Turkey), and Alternet (in the United States) and appears regularly on The Real News Network and Democracy Now. […]

Join Tara Kohn, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Art History at Bowdoin College, as she explores the exhibition City of Ambition: Photography from the Collection, on view Feb. 15 to Aug. 26, 2018.

DREAM Action: Voicing Challenges in Our Own Communities Colby College Museum of Art No registration required   How does one react to a recent deportation? Where can we go to seek support or are unsure where to start? How can we have a healthy dialogue with someone around immigration in our current political climate? In our […]

Meet the artists whose works appear in our Spring Awakening exhibition. There will be food, drinks, and live entertainment. Artist collections include: Acrylics & Prints by Cindy Taylor Clark Acrylics, Oils and Wood Sculpture by Kevin James Mixed Media Collages & Pastels by Dee Keneagy Nature Inspired Art & Organic Sculptures by Mimi McCutcheon Pastels […]

Former U.S. political prisoner Ramona Africa is the Minister of Communication for the MOVE Organization, and a Philadelphia-based organizer with the International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu Jamal. She is also the only living survivor of the 1985 MOVE bombing, when the FBI and Philadelphia police dropped two C-4 bombs on her organization’s […]

  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 for April 4/7 - Paper Spinners 4/14 - April Showers Sun Catchers 4/21 - Truffula Trees 4/28 - Egg […]

Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts a revival of Luisa Miller, which has not been seen at the Met since 2006. Starring Sonya Yoncheva as a peasant girl Luisa opposite Piotr Beczala as Rodolfo in Giuseppe Verdi’s tragedy about a young woman who sacrifices her own happiness in an attempt to save her father’s […]

Does anyone else out there just like to look up at the sky and day dream? We hope we’re not alone! Today is look up at the sky day and we are so excited to celebrate with you! We want to take some time to look up and learn about what is happening in our […]

by Nick Pattison ’18 Showcasing both the rich history and daily life of older people, an intergenerational audience will learn to understand ways that disease, age, and ability interact with the life of older people. Based on narratives from residents at Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville, this show will provide some of the deepest ways […]

The Colby Jazz Band takes up travels from a more left-coast perspective with Jimmy Giuffre’s “Four Brothers,” artist Shorty Rogers’s “Popo,” Count Basie saxophonist and composer Frank Foster’s “Shiny Stockings,” followed by Humberto Ramirez’s ballad/bolero for trumpet “Midnight Talk,” Paquito D’Rivera’s Latin funk tune “Mariel,” and Papo Vazquez’s Bomba-style work “Blue Ray.” Sponsored by the […]