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Choral Masterworks
2025-05-04 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville
On May 3 and 4 - the annual Choral Masterworks concert offers two memorial pieces: Johannes Brahms’s Nanie (1881), a transcendant threnody written to honor a young artist-friend, and Joel Thompson’s intimate seven-movement cantata, Seven Last Words of the Unarmed (2015), a choral setting of the final words of Black men murdered by police officers. The concert will also celebrate a student soloist, the winner of Colby’s annual Concerto Competition, and the orchestra will perform Aaron Copland’s lively one-act ballet, Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes.
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Team Day
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:30 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 11am–2:30pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Most events are FREE. The film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Step up to the plate and experience Sports Illustrators, the new exhibition at the Ticonic Gallery!
Youth, rec, and school spring sports teams—from softball and baseball to track—are invited to join us for a home run of a day. Enjoy bagels and smoothies, view the exhibition, design a sneaker that’s sure to score, create team pendants to rally your fans, and watch the classic film A League of Their Own (ticket required). It’s a celebration of sports through art!
11am - 12:30pm
Exhibition Viewing
View the Sports Illustrators exhibition with curators Scott + Nancy Nash from Illustration Institute. Free, no registration required.
Sneaker Design Workshop with Eamon White
Design your own sneaker as sculpture with graphic designer and shoe customizer Eamon White. Free, but pre-registration is required (below).
Team Pendant Workshop
Bring your team together for a creative bonding experience! Each member designs a unique pendant, which is then strung together as a symbol of unity. Take it to your next game and rally your fans in style! Free, no registration required.
12:30 - 2:30pm
A League of Their Own at Maine Film Center
Enjoy this 1992 classic on the big screen about the first female professional baseball league. "There's no crying in baseball!" Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

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Friends Camp Volunteer Work Weekend
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-19 | Friends Camp, 729 Lakeview Drive, South China, ME
Our annual volunteer work weekend is happening Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18 at Friends Camp! Work weekend is an opportunity to spend time at camp, helping prepare the property for the summer alongside others who care about camp. Volunteers should come prepared to participate in physical labor. Children are welcome to attend, but there is no kid's program for the weekend, so families should plan on supervising their children the whole time. Use this link or click the button below to register! Volunteers are welcome to join for all of or any part of the weekend. Meals will be served from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. More information, including a packing list, will be sent out at a later date.
Tasks will include:

raking & clearing pathways
removing leaves and debris from cabin areas
cleaning
preparing the camp kitchen
preparing flower & vegetable gardens
minor carpentry projects
outdoor painting

If you have skills in a particular area, like carpentry, painting, gardening, or you own tools or equipment that could be useful for any of these project, please let us know! We are especially appreciative when people can lend their skills to camp.
Register to volunteer!

American Triplets
2025-06-01 15:00 | Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME
For our next concert, we will be performing three pieces each from six American composers. The concert should be lots of fun. It will benefit the Elm City Community Music School located at Railroad Square in Waterville!
Admission remains the same, a suggested donation of $15.00. Feel free to give more; students are always free.
All of our proceeds after expenses will go to the music school. We remain a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit corporation. None of our people are paid, and our singers pay dues to subsidize our costs for music and rental space to rehearse.

Trampled by Turtles
2025-07-26 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Trampled By Turtles w/ Breakin' Strings
Date: Saturday, July 26 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
For this event, the orchestra section is "General Admission".
The balcony is "Reserved Seating".
Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification.
Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.
There crossover appeal has landed them on the #1 spot of Billboard’s Bluegrass Charts on every record they’ve released while playing marquee festivals like Coachella, ACL Fest, and Lollapalooza. Countless tours with diverse artists ranging Shakey Graves, Zach Bryan, Wilco, Caamp, Mt Joy, Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lord Huron and many more have followed solidifying a loyal fanbase. Their last full length album Alpenglow was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. 2025 began with the band releasing a cover of Bon Iver’s From Emma with Caamp’s Taylor Meier (aka Sumbuck) on lead vocals. A few new collaborations are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Meet Up with Central Maine Pride!
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Meet up with Central Maine Pride to learn more about the organization, build LGBTQIA+ community, and see how you can get involved.
This is an open meeting facilitated by Central Maine Pride steering committee members to share about our work, hear from you how we can continue to support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people in Central Maine, and invite more members to join the steering committee. If you are interested in getting more involved to help plan events (like the Pride Festival earlier this summer), engage local organizations and businesses, and build stronger community, we hope to see you there!
This event is free and open to all. There will be snacks!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1988104212003895

Community Draw
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Ticonic Gallery, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6-8pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—Ticonic will supply the chairs, model, and plenty of camaraderie.
All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will begin with a quick drawing warm-up exercise, followed by timed, open-drawing sessions. There will be an optional 15-minute sharing of work after class.

Start Making Sense
2025-09-12 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, September 12 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Back by popular demand!
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7–10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads’ entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads’ unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin’, funkin’, danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the ’80s!
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Family Storytime
2025-09-13 13:30 - 14:15 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Family Storytime: Back to School Stories
September 13, 2025 • 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library

Join us for stories focused on starting the new school year, followed by a simple craft.
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What is Family Storytime?
Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5-8 years of age, but ALL are welcome!
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Waterville Farmers’ Market
2025-09-25 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Waterville Farmers’ Market is now open and at Head of Falls from 2- 6 p.m.
every Thursday.
Support local wherever, whenever and however you can!
The smallest gesture can make the biggest impact.

Support a local farmer | Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Matt Fraser
2025-09-26 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Matt Fraser is America's Top Psychic Medium and the star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment.
With his sold-out live events, captivating television appearances, and powerful spiritual teachings, Matt has brought healing, hope, and laughter to a global audience. His extraordinary ability to connect with the other side has made him a trusted figure for people seeking closure, guidance, and connection with their loved ones.
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Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04, 2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05, 2025-10-05 - 2025-10-06 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: October 3–5
Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

October 3, 4, and 5 only!
Fans can celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s hugely anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, with Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. Audiences will see the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand new lyric videos, and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her upcoming album. Taylor’s previous concert movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, was the most successful concert film ever!

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Rhymetime
2025-10-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Come to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families.
The themes for October 2025 are:
10/03: Letter "D"
10/10: Letter "E"
10/17: Letter "F"
10/24: Letter "G"
10/31: Letter "H"
For More Information: Call 207.872.5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Crafternoons
2025-10-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4pm to make the craft with help from library staff!
Crafts for October:
10/07: Firehouse Dalmatian
10/14: Paper Owl in a Tree
10/21: Paper Plate Spider Web
10/28: Salt Dough Fall Ornament

Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post, tag us on Instagram, or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!
For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Threads & Tales
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, now at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Colby Symphony Orchestra: Masters of Expression
2025-10-18 19:30 | Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm
Organization: Colby College Department of Music
Venue: Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College
Free

Join the Colby Symphony Orchestra for their inaugural concert, featuring three canonical orchestral works. Hear a statue come to life in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s overture to the genre-bending Don Giovanni, marvel at the mysterious four drum beats that open Ludwig van Beethoven’s spacious Violin Concerto, featuring soloist Minju Kim, and get carried away by the emotional turbulence of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, Pathetique.
Reserve free tickets at arts.colby.edu/reserve-tickets

Central Maine Growth Council Annual Meeting
2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME
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Leadership Luncheon
2025-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
For more info, email Cindy@midmainechamber.com

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
2025-10-22 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
For well over a decade, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA has continued to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life. Audiences and critics agree, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world— “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at the ultimate tribute celebration!
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