Leonardo DiCaprio, UN Messenger of Peace travels to 5 continents and Arctic to witness climate change. A National Geographic production. Before the Flood is a collaborative project between some of the most recognized names in Hollywood in conjunction with National Geographic. Spanning a course of three years, the film follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he […]

The American Shakespeare Center and the Department of Theater and Dance present Sophocles' Antigone, directed by Doreen Bechtol and sponsored by Richard B. Smith. In the aftermath of her brothers’ bloody war, Antigone is left torn. Her brother Eteocles will be honored, but her brother Polyneices will be shamed and denied funeral rites. In this ancient […]

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. Come be part of mid-Maine's innovative IT community! October TechTalk: Innovation in Tech Funding: […]

Join us as Pearly Lechance talks about the pilgrimages made during the 1930's by the WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows to the visit the European Cemeteries.

Luc Sante’s lecture and slide talk proposes that American regional photographers in the 20th century, far outside the discussions occurring in major cities, were experimenting with the medium in often radical ways. Many of these photographers were little documented — we may not even know their names—and we can have little idea of what they […]

Join us at Beth Israel Congregation for an evening of art, food, and community as we host an opening reception for artist, poet, and activist Kifah Abdulla. “Freeing the Captive” depicts Abdulla’s experience as a prisoner of war in Iran, where he was jailed for eight years. Using bold colors, Cubist-inspired human forms, and modern […]

Come meet the artists behind the amazing Painted Breeze Exhibit! There will be refreshments by Holy Cannoli! and live music by Loki. Artist collections on display include: Abstract Printings by Deb Pipes; Abstract Paintings by Walter Dale; Oil Paintings by Sheila Gilbert; Acrylic Paintings by Chuck Ott; and Book Art and Illustration by Bonnie Bishop. […]

Maine’s own wicked funny comedian returns for his annual performance at the Opera House! Tickets: $27.50 Price does not include per ticket handling fees. Click to get tickets.

We invite you and your family to join us on October 13 to experience all that Thomas has to offer YOU! Hear from students, faculty and staff to learn more about academics, life outside of the classroom plus more.  We want you to apply, and make it easy for you.  Bring your high school transcript […]

Make your own creative masks in the museum’s Mirken Education Classroom. This free event is open to all ages; reservations are not required.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: Aida This performance is an encore HD broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC. Running time: 3 hours, 36 minutes (2 intermissions) In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. Later in the season, […]

When some of our favorite summer birds vanish for the cold months, where have they gone? And how do they find their way? From the Arctic Tern, which flies tens of thousands of miles to the Antarctic, to the spectacle of hawk migration, when thousands of hawks band together — learn about one of the […]

Try your hand at paper quilling- the art of rolling, folding, looping, overlapping, curling, and otherwise manipulating paper into a unique design. Come create a unique portrait! Click for more info and to register.

As part of Homecoming & Family Weekend, join us to celebrate Thomas College's 125th Anniversary! At 3:30, alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to hear remarks from President Laurie Lachance M.B.A. '92, Trustee Kelley Shimansky '89, and student Katie Taylor '19, as well as emcee and Senior VP of Advancement Bob Moore […]

Bring a friend. Share a meal with a friend. Buy a ticket for a friend. Make a new friend! Along with savory and sweet crepes and salads, coffee, tea, and cider will be provided; feel free to bring wine for your table. Live and varied Music! Tckets are $20/$5 for kids under 12. You can […]

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: King Lear This performance is an HD broadcast from London. By: William Shakespeare Broadcast from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear. Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this […]

Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect at Amici’s Cucina as Linda Greenlaw takes center stage. Linda is a best-selling author of books with maritime themes and the only female swordfishing boat captain on the East Coast of the United States. She was featured in the 1997 book The Perfect Storm and the 2000 […]

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 […]

Join us to learn about Fascinating Fossils! We will talk about how fossils form, the scale of geological time, and what we can learn about the prehistoric world from the fossil record! Plus, everyone should know about the Maine State Fossil, Pertica quadrifaria! Make a fossil craft to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 […]

A lecture and film screening with Barbara Bertolani, who studies the role of ethnic and kin-networks of first-generation South Asians in the processes of migration and economic integration in Italy. In her talk about the Punjabi Sikh youth in Italy, Bertolani will focus on issues of gender equality, castes, and arranged marriages. She will also screen her […]

Come share your ideas about what the Square is today and what it could be! Click for more info.

The Colby Museum is pleased to welcome artist, curator, and educator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith to deliver the 2018 Miles and Katharine Culbertson Prentice Lecture. One of the most acclaimed Native American artists working today, Smith considers herself a cultural art worker, underscoring her social activism and her commitment to the preservation of Native American culture. […]

In the era of ISIS,  a group young people started Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS), a non-partisan, independent organization that exposes and fights the atrocities committed by the Bashar Al-Assad regime and ISIS in Syria in a peaceful way. Abdalaziz Alhamza, an award-winning Syrian journalist, human rights defender, activist, IT trainer, and founder of […]