In this guided tour, we will highlight some of the endangered, threatened and extinct species found in the museum’s collection. We also, happily, get to talk about some species that have made remarkable recoveries thanks to recent conservation efforts! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Put on your wildlife biologist cap, and hone your observational skills, as we follow the clues we find in various birds’ beaks to learn about their lifestyles and behavior. Why do hummingbirds have long, skinny beaks, while the Red Crossbill has a unique, asymmetrical beak? Plus, make a bird craft to take home! Admission: $3 […]

Join Winslow Public Library for a one-off Dungeons and Dragons event. Choose a character and play through an adventure. Beginners are welcome. Dice, pencils, and characters will be available. Ages 10 - 18.

Have you ever wondered why the sky can appear to be clear blue one day, pink the next? How are clouds formed? And how do pollutants affect our atmosphere? At the end of this program, everyone gets to take home a copy of an awesome educational book from NASA! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for […]

Dance the night away to the classic sounds of the Big Band Jazz Era. Since 1944, The Al Corey Big Band has been dazzling audiences of all ages with their unique take on popular hits from the Big Band Jazz Era that includes the sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Count […]

Ring in the New Year at the Opera House! Dressed 2 the 9's, ‪Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show as close as you will ever get to the real thing. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including the “Purple Rain” album in its entirety. […]

Authentic Movement, also known as Contemplative Dance, is an expressive, improvisational movement practice that allows participants a type of free association of the body. A simple form of self-directed, moving meditation where we pay attention to our inclination to move or to be still, we cultivate a practice of deep listening. Dancers, musicians, writers, artists, […]

Explore the museum to find and learn about sloth, baboon, duckbilled platypus, anteater, kudu, red panda, bontebok and other creatures that you don’t always notice when you visit. The collections include animals that have developed unique adaptations for living in different environments. Learn about some with horns, a mammal that lays eggs, a slow moving […]

Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s […]

PK WTVL Volume 34 will take place on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Colby College. PK WTVL thrives on creativity! Proposals covering a wide array of creative passions are encouraged and, in collaboration with the Colby College Center for the Arts + Humanities, proposals related to the 2019/2020 Colby Celege Center for the Arts + […]

This six-week pottery class will teach the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and will expand to creating mugs, bowls, and other objects. The skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration and glazing. The class meets on Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29, and February 5 & […]

In the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and everyone is fighting for the necessities of life, there are two rebels who just might be able to restore order — Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and few words, who seeks peace of mind following the […]

Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson will speak about moving Maine forward and creating a sustainable economy for all at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. in the Spann Student Commons Summit Room on Thomas […]

Kids will take turns trying out wheel throwing and hand-building in the Common Street Arts clay studio! This is an awesome introduction to some of our more advanced clay play. For ages 7 - 12. Registration required. $14. Snacks included. Scholarships available. FMIFMI

Join us as Larry Dodge, from the Waterville Public Library, presents: Asa Redington: From 1776-1783-How an orphan served in the founding of a Country. Larry's Talk will highlight Asa's Military Service including his time on General George Washington's Honor Guard! This should be an interesting talk! THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

All military care packages say "I love you," but the unique way each family conveys their love, longing—even their humor—through foods and other items in care packages reflects family culture, as well as regional, ethnic and, in some cases, religious traditions. Art in the Lobby begins anew in 2020 with a presentation by Odale Cress, […]

The Pleasant Street United Methodist Church (PSUMC) will be holding a Rummage Sale from 8am - 2pm on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 at their church, which is located at 61 Pleasant St., Watervile. Items being sold include clothing (including winter clothing), housewares, toys, books, and miscellaneous items. At least 19 non-profits use the building on […]

Written by Alban Berg Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. The performance is a live […]

Join us in appreciating our remarkable visitor from the Arctic — the snowy owl! What adaptations does the snowy owl use to survive and thrive in frigid winter weather? Why do we see hundreds of snowy owls visiting Maine some winters, and fewer in other years? Plus, make & bring home a special owl craft! […]

As the Stand-up Chameleon, Jackson has been performing throughout the country for 40 years.  Through his many talents as songsmith, movement artist, and storyteller, he engages and delights audiences of all ages.  His concert will include topical originals and some familiar tunes with which you’ll be tempted and invited to sing along, but will find that many […]

Waterville GreenDrinks is part of the international GreenDrinks network, which is an informal and volunteer-managed social networking group built around a common interest and passion for the environment, sustainability and community. We invite you to join us each month for great food, drinks and conversation with your friends, colleagues and neighbors! This month, we're at […]

  Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. […]

Have a pint and experience the joy of painting ceramics! Each participant will receive a mug to paint with an option to purchase additional pottery to glaze. Instructor Yvonne Brown will lead the group through the glazing process, but feel free to come with your ideas. No experience required! $35 per person (includes one beer […]

Pay Equity, the Gender Wage Gap and Policies Toward Pay and Parenthood Fifty-seven years after the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the median woman who works full-time earns only 82 cents for each dollar earned by her male counterpart. Recent economics has found that, on average, women’s annual earnings fall after having children but men’s […]