Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. Nobody is a comedy field guide to […]

WATERVILLE, ME – NOVEMBER 14, 2019 – The “Great Jazz for a Great Cause” benefit concert/Open House will be held on Sunday, December 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grand Central Café, 10 Railroad Square, Waterville, to raise funds for Waterville resident Jen Hickey, who is experiencing financial hardship due to treatment for breast […]

Dale Kocevski, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, focuses his research on the study of distant galaxies that host actively accreting supermassive black holes, otherwise known as active galactic nuclei (AGN). There is mounting evidence that the evolution of galaxies is closely linked to the growth of their central black holes, but how this connection […]

The Colby Pottery will have tables of student pots very reasonably priced, and all of the proceeds will go to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. There will also be a sale of fine pottery made by students and staff. In case of questions, email Campus Life.

"Handbuilding" is a process that manipulates clay by hand using only simple tools as opposed to the pottery wheel. In this three-week workshop, students will fire and glaze the coil mug works they create. No experience is necessary. Class starts December 4. The cost is $95. Registration is required. FOR MORE INFORMATION

“One of the many remarkable things about Charlie Chaplin is that his films continue to hold up, to attract and delight audiences” —Roger Ebert And why shouldn’t they? Though rooted in the Industrial rather than the Digital Age, Chaplin’s satire of the anti-human wages of mechanization is equally relevant today—to say nothing of just plain […]

The only constant is change, but winter stoke is eternal. After seven decades of celebrating skiing and snowboarding, Warren Miller Entertainment can confirm that nothing compares to the anticipation of another season. Come kickoff the season with WME’s 2019 film, Warren Miller’s 70th film, Timeless, presented by Volkswagen, and travel with new and veteran athletes […]

Business Breakfast Series Doing Business in a Digital World Andrew Silsby, president and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, will discuss the importance of building and maintaining customer service in a digital world.

Let your imagination run wild with creative ideas at After School Art Club. Delve into the fun of leather creations with simple braiding, carving, and stamping techniques. For ages 7 -12. $14 per session. Snacks included. Scholarships available. REGISTER

Enjoy a special evening at the Hathaway Creative Center! Stroll the historic halls at Hathaway and join Common Street Arts, Hathaway Mill Antiques, The Robin’s Nest, and Waterville Brewing as they host a diverse array of holiday events perfect for adults looking to create, shop, and have fun! CLICK FOR DETAILS.

This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker, a nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present. Free and open to the public. Screened as part of Joy to the Ville! 94 Min. Rated PG. “It’s a nostalgic comedy featuring a family of eccentrics who lovingly celebrate […]

The city of Waterville will once again embrace the holiday spirit with the third annual Joy to the Ville, a community celebration meant to highlight the magic of the holiday season on the Kennebec River. Waterville Creates! and their friends at the Waterville Public Library, the Colby College Museum of Art, Snow Pond Center for […]

Winslow Congregational Church is again making fresh turkey pies. The proceeds from the pies will be used to offset costs for our newly renovated handicap-access ramp. Pies will be made the morning of Saturday, December 7 and can be picked up at the church, at 12 Lithgow Street, between noon and 2PM. Cost is $10 […]

In anticipation of our upcoming tracking walk next month, let’s take some time indoors to study the tracks we might expect to see. From the snowshoe hare to wild cats and weasels, we can learn a lot from observing not just an individual footprint, but the animal’s gait! Plus, we will talk about the special […]

The all-inclusive ticket price for this magical event is $49 Dinner Buffet Family Style Will be Served in Snow Pond's historic Lodge. Seatings are at 5:30 and 6:30. Dinner: Pork Loin With Cherry Dinner Rosemary Herb Roasted Potatoes Kale & Butternut Squash Salad with a Lime Vinaigrette Ginger Cake with Cardamon Whipped Cream Vegetarian Option: […]

Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Commander (Ret) Michael D. Wisecup, former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander and current Colby Vice President and Harold Alfond Director of Athletics. He will share his vision for the future of athletics at Colby, his notable leadership path and lifelong experiences that prepared him for his current position. Commander (Ret) […]

Postponed from Tuesday, December 3, due to storm! To celebrate the generosity of our patrons and donors we’ll be hosting a thank you party at Railroad Square Cinema on Giving Tuesday, December 3. The party starts at 5:15 pm — admission is a suggested donation of $10. If you or your supporters have organized or […]

Join the Winslow Public Library for an afternoon of learning about different "-ology" or "science" through crafts, activities, visuals and more. In December, it will be oceanology! For grades 2 and up.

Come create at After School Art Club. After a tour through the 7th annual Holiday Bazaar, students will make holiday cards using stamps and carved linoleum blocks! For ages 7 - 12. Registration required.

Harold Stover’s recital career spans more than half a century and includes appearances on most major New York series, at Westminster Abbey in London, the National Cathedral in Washington, Harvard and Princeton Universities, and many other distinguished venues. His compositions include organ and choral music are heard in churches and concert halls throughout the USA. […]

Colby College Professor Jennifer Yoder wil speak about the lasting impact of walls – physical, mental and symbolic – in Germany and Europe including Angela Merkel’s legacy and national populism in Germany. Yoder is the Robert E. Diamond Chair of Government and Global Studies at Colby College where she has taught since 1996. Yoder’s courses […]