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 […]

Keep your children and grandchildren safe! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to inspect car seats and educate parents and caregivers on the proper and safe way to transport children. Appointments encouraged. FMI: Contact Safe Kids Maine at 207-899-9461 or visit maineseatcheck.org. Held on the first Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. – […]

POSTPONED to Friday, Feb 9, 2018 (same time/location) Deanna Sherman, president and chief executive office of Dead River Company, will speak at the next Mid-Maine Chamber Leadership Luncheon, one of a quarterly series in which professional speakers sharing their path to success and their struggles along the way. This series is cohosted with KV Connect […]

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 provides the chairs, model, and camaraderie. Sessions are open to all levels of experience and are with without formal instruction. Scholarships available. […]

  February 8 7:15 to 9:00 AM TIME CHANGE: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Thomas College Spann Student Commons in the Summit Room 180 West River Road, Waterville Why Your Employees Are Just Not That Into You, And What To Do About It.   David Lee from Human Nature at Work will present what causes disengagement […]

Come meet the Specialty Food and Beverage Producers of Central Maine as they offer something special for your taste buds. If you love something, buy it as a gift for this Valentine's Day.There will even be a food truck on hand for you to purchase yummy meals for dinner as well as for Valentine's Day- […]

       Emerging Leaders is an interactive and innovative program that prepares younger professionals from across all sectors to serve as nonprofit board members, committee members, and skilled volunteers.The program has matched more than 200 young professionals with more than 100 community organizations in Maine. After eight years with Lift360, the Emerging Leaders Program […]

This month’s Tech Talk is “Improving Internet Infrastructure in Maine,” by Jim Troutman, consultant and agitator at large for NNENIX. The presentation will provide an overview of the technology behind how the Internet works. It will also show how your organization could benefit from increased Internet performance, better resiliency, and reduce your vendor lock-in by […]

Join the Waterville Historical Society as Fred Clark and Bob Chenard talk to us about the early Franco-American people in Waterville. It should be an informative and educational lecture!

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 […]

This screening of the classic 1996 film comes in advance of the Gerrish Lecture with Sister Helen Prejean, who wrote the book on which the movie is based. Sister Helen will speak Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Lorimer Chapel. Sponsored by the Gerrish Fund and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

(Postponed from Wed, Feb 7, 2018) Deanna Sherman, president and chief executive office of Dead River Company, will speak at the next Mid-Maine Chamber Leadership Luncheon, one of a quarterly series in which professional speakers sharing their path to success and their struggles along the way. This series is cohosted with KV Connect and sponsored […]

YOU DIVE . . . KIDS THRIVE!     Hosted by The Maine Pond Hockey Classic At Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine on  Saturday, February 10th at 10am MAINE POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: 3-Day Tournament   We are again hosted by the 3-day Maine Pond Hockey Classic, which gives our Saturday morning […]

Community Helping Each Other Donations accepted: *Clean Clothing *Shoes *Outer ware *Books *Toys *Games *Everyday Essentials *Non- Perishable Food Items *etc…. Saturday February 10th 31 Temple St. Waterville Maine Donation drop off: 7am Giveaway: 10am-3pm Contact: Katie Kratka- 207-248-2826

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 the month’s theme, Home. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. An RSVP is not required, but the program is capped […]

Love is in the air and everyone is talking about their favorite ships. MACE (Maine Association of Cosplay Enthusiasts) and Cirque du Geek have come back together again to host the annual Valentine's Cosplay Tea Party at the Waterville Public Library! Come and show up in your fanciest garb to drink tea and eat potluck […]

Donizetti’s comic gem L’Elisir d’Amore, staged by Bartlett Sher and conducted by Domingo Hindoyan, stars Pretty Yende as the spirited Adina, with Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, the simple peasant who falls in love with her. Davide Luciano makes his Met debut as the role of Adina’s arrogant fiancé, Belcore and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo sings the role […]

Common Street Arts and the Children's Discovery Museum pair up to host a children's maker day. The idea of a "maker space" is to explore creative ideas and build fun things in a place filled with tools and materials! You and your family are welcome to drop in and try some of our challenges in […]

In Maine we say goodbye to many of our bird species for winter, but not to our special birds of prey! Come learn about the importance of these birds and how they help our ecosystem stay alive! See some of the birds on display and learn how you can identify them in the wild. And […]

It’s time to throw on your parka and snowshoes and head to the Union Coffeehouse, where Martin Swinger and Deb Hensley will headline its Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. Deb and Martin have sung together for 15 years, first as members of ImproVox, then as members of BRIO, now just as long-time friends. They are masters of […]