A lecture in the “Presence of the Past Series” with Jennifer Yoder, jointly appointed in the Government Department and the Global Studies Program. When Angela Merkel assumed the German chancellorship in 2005, there was little indication that she would emerge as a leader adept at memory politics. The unassuming physicist was a relative newcomer to politics. Yoder […]

When vividly recalled, is the past not truly present? Not bygone, but by (with) us? Comprising Raffael Scheck, cello, and Tim Burris, lute and guitar, ScheckMate performs works from bygone eras on period instruments (re)sounding in the moment. They will present pieces by Gabrielli, Kapsberger, Weber, Tárrega, and Villa-Lobos. Location: Alex Katz Gallery, Colby Museum of […]

  The good news is, there is another event right around the corner! Tuesday, February 12, at 5:00 PM, join KV Connect for their monthly Green Drinks event. Come to Amici's Cucina for an exciting evening of networking and help support United Way of Mid-Maine! Appetizers will be provided. Admission is a $5.00 suggested donation to benefit the […]

A talk by Teddy Simpson, Colby Class of ’17, program manager, Hurricane Island Foundation, which integrates science education, applied research, and leadership development through year-round educational programs and a seasonal, environmentally sustainable island community. Current research explores community-driven questions in the emerging kelp and scallop aquaculture industries. The foundation engages students, fishermen, scientists, teachers, and community […]

This talk has been postponed until next week—Thursday, February 21st, at 5:30. Hosted by Waterville Historical Society and Redington Museum Join us as Meg Bernier Boyd talks to us about Franco-American women in Waterville!

Neil Kiely will speak about leading with culture at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s February Business Breakfast. Kiely will discuss building a sustainable advantage through engaged and empowered employees. Neil J. Kiely is the President of Androscoggin Bank, a nearly 150-year-old community bank with headquarters in Lewiston, Maine. Before joining the Bank, Kiely served […]

Join the museum for a celebration of its spring exhibitions with a reception, guided tours, hands-on activities in the Mirken Education Center, live music by vuvuzela, and food and drinks. Cosponsored by the Museum Student Advisory Board.

Tired of the same old dinner date on Valentine's Day? Ready to get creative? We have a creative after dinner date for you, your sweetie, and your friends! Make a flower arrangement with staff from the The Robin's Nest florist shop, decorate a vase with mosaic designs and sample Christopher Hastings Confections treats. Light refreshments […]

Arguably America’s most iconic musical theater composer, Stephen Sondheim’s early career successes include his work as a lyricist for Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and Candide. Colby College Chorale and the Colby-Kennebec Choral Society will present solo and ensemble numbers from Sondheim’s catalog, including Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Anyone Can Whistle. We will gain insight on the […]

MACE and Cirque du Geek's Valentine's Cosplay Tea Party! Love is in the air and cosplays can be shaken out of the closet as we inch closer to spring for our annual tea party hosted with our friends at Cirque du Geek! Come and show off your adorable couples cosplay with a friend or that […]

What do frogs, bears, turtles, and other summer creatures do to survive the chilly winter months? Come find out! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth under 18.

Featuring Colby students Alexis Atkinson ’15, Milton Guillén ’15, and Anne Vetter ’17 with Sonja Thomas, associate professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, a conversation about representation in the arts sector, self-expression in repressive cultures and institutions, the intersection of art and activism, and what it means to put yourself into your work. Inspired […]

It’s time to chase those winter blahs away with a healthy dose of bluegrass music from Maine’s own “Brother Act,” Stan and Dan. Get your prescription filled at the Union Coffeehouse Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. This talented duo will keep you entertained with terrific music, corny jokes, and an up-tempo vibe that will put a smile […]

We will learn more about Rev. Dr. William Barber II's continuation of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Poor People's Campaign." Dr. Barber is also the founder of the group "Repairers of the Breach."

February 18 - 22 Cost: Half Day 9-12 $125 Full Day (12-5 at Alfond Youth Center) $160 Learn the basics of 3D printing in our new maker space, discover Inuit-inspired art, carve snow sculptures, create snow animals, and explore a mini-maker space day -- all in one week. Guest artists include Johnna Stoltz and Jon […]

Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children's Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group, to present sessions of theatre camp during February and summer vacations. This play will be The Snow Queen. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Participants will learn about the theatrical process while practicing for the […]

A lecture in the Presence of the Past Series with Sonja Thomas, associate professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. Many Catholic dioceses in rural areas of the U.S. are recruiting and hiring missionary priests from India. The Great-Falls-Billings diocese of central and eastern Montana is one of them. Priests from India are entering into an […]

Did you know there are more than 200 squirrel species worldwide? Underappreciated because of their commonplace nature, there’s a lot more to squirrels than you might think. Did you know squirrels sometimes dig “decoy” holes to throw off anyone who might have observed them burying their food? Or that they have been known to chew […]

The executive director of Waterville Senior High School’s Cyber Panthers program, an innovative computer science elective course, will showcase the program at Central Maine Tech Night’s upcoming TechTalk. Click for more details.

(Postponed from Feb 13, 2019) Hosted by Waterville Historical Society and Redington Museum Join us as Meg Bernier Boyd talks to us about Franco-American women in Waterville!

Alejandro Mayorkas, Partner, WilmerHale, former Deputy Secretary, Homeland Security, and a Colby parent, rolled out DACA under President Obama. Before joining WilmerHale, Mr. Mayorkas served as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, where he managed some of the most complex and critical responsibilities of government, including preventing and responding to terrorist attacks on US soil, enhancing […]

In honor of National Wildlife Day and the birthday of nature education pioneer Steve Irwin, join us for a guided tour of some of the remarkable animals from across the world that have found their way to the museum's collection. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth under 18.