4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Bolshoi Ballet: The Taming of the Shrew

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Baptista struggles to marry off his tempestuous daughter Katharina, a shrew who denies that any man could possibly be her match. However when she meets Petruchio, who is as ill-tempered as she, the two forces of nature ignite an unexpected and explosive encounter. Acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot brings out the wit, fast-paced athleticism and vibrancy […]

$13 – $15

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

In 1936, when 18 African-American athletes participated in the Berlin Olympic Games, history forgot all except one. This is the story of the other 17. A screening of the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice (2016, 82 min.) with the filmmaker, Deborah Draper. A reception precedes the film at 4 p.m. in the Diamond Atrium. Location: Ostrove Auditorium, […]

Free

Imitation Of Life

New digital restoration! “Melodrama.” “Tear jerker.” “Women’s picture.” These were the terms derisively hurled at director Douglas Sirk, trivializing some of the greatest films ever made. And Imitation of Life, his final film, was the greatest of all, a women’s picture indeed, about gender, class, and race that may still be ahead of its time, […]

$6.50 – $8.00

Beginning Wheel Throwing

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

This 6-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with learning clay basics and expand to cover creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. skills that will be covered include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration/glazing. Students will also assist […]

$175

Business Breakfast: Legislative Overview

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Maine State Chamber President & CEO Dana Connors will speak on law-making issues as they relate to businesses such as workers’ compensation, human resources, taxation, environment and education. As the leader of the State’s largest and most diverse business association, Connors oversees a broad range of activities, including advocacy efforts, economic development initiatives, workforce development […]

Central Maine Tech Night

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Join Us for a Night Talking all Things Technology and Innovation! Central Maine's technology community comes together for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists that share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. January TechTalk: “Information Technology: A Strategic Business Concern” By […]

Free

Almost, Maine

ACAT’s production of Almost, Maine opens this Friday night and runs Jan. 12-13 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. in Studio 93 at The Center, 93 Main St., Waterville. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in […]

$10 – $15

Surgical Weight Loss Information Session

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

If you are 75 pounds or more overweight with obesity-related health issues and cannot lose weight by traditional means, surgical weight loss might be a good option for you. Call EMMC at 1-207-973-6383 to register for the free information session or for more information about EMMC's Surgical Weight Loss Program visit swlp.emmc.org. Location: Medical Arts […]

Free

D.C., Democracy, and the Civil Rights Movement

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Join author and historian Chris Myers Asch for a lecture titled, “D.C., Democracy, and the Civil Rights Movement.” Asch teaches history at Colby and has written the book Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital. Location: Wormser Room, Miller Library, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. Contact: Chris Myers Asch, […]

Free

Clay Teapot Making Class

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Make your own teapot and extras in this fun exploration of all things teapot! Students will learn how to wheel throw all elements of the teapot, vessel, spout, lid, and knob, and assemble all pieces into a functional piece. We will be exploring different shapes and sizes, and decoration. Wheel throwing and clay experience is necessary for […]

$185

National Theatre Live: Young Marx

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

1850, and Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho. Broke, restless and horny, the thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy. Creditors, spies, rival revolutionary factions and prospective seducers of his beautiful wife all circle like vultures. His writing blocked, his marriage dying, […]

$10 – $15

Save the Eagles Day

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

January is a month dedicated to birds and saving them. Come learn about our national treasure and its relatives and how YOU could make a difference! Eagles are very important to our ecosystem and we want you to feel inspired by their beauty and power. So stop on by and check out our very own […]

$1 – $3

Auditions for The Producers

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 14 at 1 pm Monday, January 15 at 6:30 pm Callbacks: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm Location: Waterville Opera House Dance Studio, 93 Main Street, Third Floor, Waterville. Performance Dates: April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm April 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm Click for audition materials and […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Multifaith Celebration

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

All are welcome to join this multifaith celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and work. Contact: Dean Kurt Nelson, kurt.nelson@colby.edu, 859-4272. Location: Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville.

Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast

Muskie Community Center 38 Gold Street, Waterville, ME

At this popular annual event, cosponsored by the Waterville Rotary Club and Spectrum Generations, David A. Greene, President of Colby College, will give an address titled “Bending towards Justice.” Buffy Higgins, President of the Waterville Rotary Club, will be master of ceremonies, Rotarian Richard Dorian of the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers will offer […]

$3 – $8

What’s the Content of Your Character?

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Two sessions: 10 a.m.– noon and 1-3 p.m. During this two-hour program, families […]

Free

Going Against the Grain: A Look at Civil Rights and Sports

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join Lunder Curator for Whistler Studies Justin McCann on a tour of the exhibition Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, focused on issues of civil rights and equality in sports.

Free

Auditions for The Producers

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 14 at 1 pm Monday, January 15 at 6:30 pm Callbacks: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm Location: Waterville Opera House Dance Studio, 93 Main Street, Third Floor, Waterville. Performance Dates: April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm April 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm Click for audition materials and […]

Mulholland Drive

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

A love story in the city of dreams . . . Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs […]

Free – $10

Stamped from the Beginning

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Award-winning historian and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will give the 2018 Martin Luther King Day keynote address, “Stamped from the Beginning,” which is also the name of his most recent book, which won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Kendi puts forth a simple definition of a racist idea: “any concept […]

Free

PFLAG

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Wasted!: The Story of Food Waste

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people […]

Free

Essentials of College Planning and Financial Aid

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 800-281-3703.

Free

Higher Education in the Palestinian Authority

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

In June of 2017, our speaker, Dr. Richard R Hopper visited universities in the Palestinian Territories to help them develop the process for accreditation and quality assurance. He will talk about his trip and what is happening with higher education in the challenging environment of the occupation. Dr. Hopper assumed his post at KVCC in […]

$12

Business After Hours

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

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. No […]

Free
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