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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 […]
Starting January 23, join us in the Teen Room every Monday from 4-6pm for Game Night! There will be board games available, as well as games for the library's Wii and PS3! This program is free and is open to attendees under the age of 18. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please […]
Announcing the return of our popular, fun and relaxing beginner wheel-throwing class! Learn about clay, wheel-throwing techniques, wedging, trimming, reclaiming clay, making function pottery, and the basic process of glazing and firing. This five-week adult class includes weekly demonstrations, group and individual instruction, and critiques of finished pieces. This is a beginner wheel-throwing class. NO prior […]
Want to learn several new techniques in jewelry making? Join Common Street Arts for a two-session jewelry class making Tree of Life Pendants! The first session will be spent focusing on techniques, such as the beautiful Kumihimo braid. The second session is when you will put your jewelry-making knowledge to work and create the final […]
Part of the 2016-17 Humanities theme Revolutions, in The Birth of a Nation, Nat Turner is an enslaved Baptist preacher who lives on a Virginia plantation owned by Samuel Turner. With rumors of insurrection in the air, a cleric convinces Samuel that Nate should sermonize to other slaves, thereby quelling any notions of an uprising. As Nate […]
Come join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals group, for an exciting evening of networking and socialization once a month while helping to support a great cause! This month, we’re supporting the Humane Society Waterville Area! Green Drinks Waterville is part of the international Green Drinks network, which is an informal and volunteer-managed social networking group […]
Steven Simon is John J. McCloy ’16 Visiting Professor of History at Amherst College. Simon has held a variety of positions in the U.S. State Department, White House, and academe as a Middle Eastern policy advisor, consultant, and scholar; he’s also widely published as both a national commentator and book author. He’s a former director of the U.S. […]
Alan Caron of Envision Maine will describe how the state’s innovators, entrepreneurs and doers are building a new prosperity for the pine tree state. Cost: $18 for Chamber members, $25 at the door & for non-members. To register: E-mail: customerservice@midmainechamber.com PHONE: 873-3315 • FAX: 877-0087 (PLEASE NOTE: To cancel, please call the Chamber two (2) […]
Enjoy a celebration of the Museum’s new exhibitions, Anna Jermolaewa: Leninopad (Leninfall), Graphic Matters: George Bellows and World War I, and No Limits: Zao Wou-Ki. Schedule of Events 4:30 – 6:00: Gallery tours and art making for all ages 6:30 – 8:30: Live music and reception with food and drinks (21+ bring ID) 7:00: Afro-Cuban artist Maria Magdalena […]
How did Donald Trump win over blue-collar voters? Why didn’t they stick with the Democrats? Thomas Frank will share his take on what led to the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Frank is a best-selling author, political analyst, historian, journalist, and columnist for Harper’s Magazine. He has written several books, most notably What’s the […]
Cuban-born artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons is renowned for her sculptures, photographs, installations, and performances. This collaborative performance with musicians, visual art, and a poetry reading, she will enunciate ancestral narratives of pain and loss to produce a common moment of reckoning with our past and our current issues of urgency. Organized by the Art Department […]
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 7:30 p.m. Lost With You is a new musical that tells the story of a family who never seem to be in sync with one another. Emulating her mother as a successful owner of a local iced tea company, Juliette sells lemonade […]
Join us for the fun! WINTER FUN February 10-12th Maine Pond Hockey Classic 60 Teams from across the US play in 6 Divisions Friday night 5-8PM, Saturday 8AM -7PM Sunday PLAY-OFFS 8AM - 2PM OPEN SKATING RINK, POP UP SKATE SHOP FOOD, DRINKS & FUN! Volunteers Needed! We Need You! Scorekeepers, Shop Attendants, Ice […]
Afro-Cuban artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons will speak about her work. Lunch will be provided. Organized by the Art Department with the support of the Colby College Museum of Art, Center for the Arts and Humanities, Pugh Center, Pugh Community Board, Dean of the College, Latin American Studies Program, American Studies Program, African-American Studies, Spanish Department, and […]
The Framemakers of downtown Waterville are holding an artist reception with food, drinks, and live music! Come see the featured artworks of Judy Trembley, Chris Bolduc, and more. These artworks will be on display until March 13, so make sure to come down and shake off those winter blues!
TIME TO GET READY FOR THE DIP! 24th ANNUAL POLAR BEAR DIP Saturday, February 11th, 2017 You Dive Kids Thrive! What? Most Money Raised 2015 Best Costumes 2015 24th Annual Polar Bear Dip to keep Waterville's kids from going to bed hungry! Each year young and old gather in the snow, costume clad and pledges […]
Disturbing The Peace is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us and, with the power of our convictions, take action to create new possibilities. Disturbing The Peace follows former enemy combatants – Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom […]
Feast on traditional treats related to the Chinese New Year, view works of art by Chinese artists, and create your own drawings and brush painting inspired by Chinese calligraphy in this two-hour workshop. Open to all ages. Location: Mirken Education Center, Colby Museum of Art.
Love is in the air and our cosplays are desperate to leap out of the closet to be worn before all those wonderful spring conventions! Come join the Maine Association of Cosplay Enthusiasts and Cirque du Geek for our annual potluck snack and tea event at the Waterville Public Library! Cosplayers of all ages and […]
Written by Peter Shaffer Lucian Msamati (Luther, Game of Thrones, NT Live: The Comedy of Errors) plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, broadcast live from the National Theatre, and with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world — and he’s […]
The Union Coffeehouse will welcome Ellen and John Gawler to brighten up your winter. Accompanying themselves on fiddle, guitar and banjo, John and Ellen pull songs from their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French Canadian traditions. With their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship, the Gawlers have earned a beloved place in […]
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Libretto: Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa (after Charles Perrault) Cast: The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet On her 16th birthday, a curse by the evil Carabosse causes the beautiful Princess Aurora to fall into a deep slumber for 100 years. Only the kiss of a prince […]
Hear and watch students in the African Music Ensemble Jan Plan class perform music and dance. Led by master drummer Jordan Benissan, a native of Togo, West Africa, the Colby African Drumming Ensemble offers students a chance to perform music from various African cultures. Students gain hands-on experience with various instruments, including drums, rattles, and […]