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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Come enjoy chicken soups from across the Jewish Diaspora, and let the Jewish penicillin work its magic on our dreary February. There will be a small suggested donation at the door; all proceeds benefit the Interfaith Resource Fund.

February Break Art Camp Begins

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

This week-long art camp explores the things we love about winter: seeing animal tracks in the snow, viewing the Northern Lights, building things out of snow, and going into the warmth inside to create and play! Monday: Winter Tracks in Town Tuesday: Northern Lights Paintings and Clay Beads Wednesday: Clay Wall Monsters with Denae Thursday: […]

$120 – $160

Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp Begins

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

The Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children’s Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group. to present sessions of theater camp during February and summer vacations for students in grades 1-8. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theater camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about the theatrical […]

$200

Central Maine Pride Planning Meeting

REM Community Center 31 Temple Street, Waterville, ME

All are welcome to help with planning for the June Festival.

Free

Children of Paradise

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

Poetic realism reached sublime heights with Children of Paradise, widely considered one of the greatest French films of all time. This nimble depiction of nineteenth-century Paris’s theatrical demimonde, filmed during World War II, follows a mysterious woman (Arletty) loved by four different men (all based on historical figures): an actor, a criminal, a count, and, […]

Free – $10

Auditions for Seussical: The Musical

Seussical: The Musical Audition Dates: Sunday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. Seussical: The Musical Performance Dates: June 15, 16, 22 at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 23, 24 at 2:00 p.m. Click for character descriptions and audition materials.

Portland Ballet Collaboration: Origins

Strider Theater, Runnals Union, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

In partnership with the Portland Ballet, we are pleased to present ORIGINS, a new work by internationally recognized dancer and choreographer Yury Yanowsky. Mr. Yanowsky’s professional performance career spanned two decades with Boston Ballet. He has set choreography on Boston Ballet, Boston Ballet II, and Festival Ballet Providence, along with other established companies and for […]

Free

Winter Break Crafternoon: Snow Measuring Sticks

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM this week to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Snow Measuring Sticks! Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level.

Free

Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire

Robinson Room, Miller Library, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

In the space of a few hours on Oct. 23, 1947, a furious wildfire destroyed almost all of the small western Maine town of Brownfield. Neighbors fought and fled the fire, then returned, determined to rebuild their community as best they could. Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, storyteller Jo Radner […]

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

In the Name of the “People”: The Rise of Populism in Europe

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Lunch available at 11:30; speech starts at 12:00. Dr. James Richter’s current research pursues two different but related tracks. First, following upon earlier scholarship on the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Russian governance under Putin, he is working on a long-term project that compares and contrasts the relation between state and society in Russia […]

$12

Colby Faculty Recital

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

“Threnody for Ann Arceneaux,” a trio for clarinet, viola, and piano composed by Eric Thomas, Colby music associate and director of bands, is the featured work on this chamber program. The work, jointly commissioned by the Maine Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association, was premiered at the Quad State Conference in 2015. Other […]

Free

Rocks and Minerals

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

By examining rocks and minerals learn how to identify interesting specimens by their properties such as color, luster, and hardness. See Maine’s state crystal. Find the different minerals in rocks from western Maine. Go on a rock hunt in the museum exhibits and choose a small rock to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 […]

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: Catapult!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Hands On History for Winter Vacation! Drop in between 2 and 4 pm to find out how the catapult changed castle warfare.  Build and fire your own mini-model catapult. Recommended for kids 7 and up.   Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Pints for Play

The Proper Pig 16 Common St, Waterville, ME

Celebrity Life Drawing

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Join Common Street Arts for their series that captures the poses of local "celebrities." This month's celebrity model is Jordia Benjamin, Mirken Coordinator of Academic and Public Programs at the Colby Museum of Art! All are welcome to attend from seasoned artists to beginners. This program offers a unique opportunity to hone artists' drawing skills […]

$5

Earth and Space Activities

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

The museum has received from NISE new activities that explore astronomy. Come be the first to try the Earth and Space activity kits that will be part of our 2018 astronomy programs. Try making and launching a stomp rocket and learning about objects in motion. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youths under 18.

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: “Pop up” Architecture

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm for a building challenge Be a designer/model builder/architect with popsicle sticks. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Teen Movie Night: Wonder (PG)

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Free

Ukuleles at the Library

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join us for our twice-monthly meet-up. Our group is informal, we learn from each other and enjoy strumming and singing all kinds of music. Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you don't […]

Free

Noontime Art Talk: Unending Sweetness

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

Assistant Professors of Spanish Dean Allbritton and Brett White will discuss Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ “Untitled (Portrait of Dad),” an arrangement of individually wrapped candies from which visitors are able to take a piece of sweet art.

Free

Winter Break Special: Altered Books

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm and we'll "upcycle" pages from broken books into your own unique art project. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Art + Storytelling: Home

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

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to a brief exploration of the museum, after which we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme, Home. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. An RSVP is not required, but the program is capped […]

Free

Atmospheric Wonder

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Have you ever looked up and wondered why the sky can appear as a deep blue one day and pale blue the next? Why does our sky change, even when there are no clouds? Come find the answers to these questions and more! You even get to take home a new book at the end! […]

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: Board Game Day!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Bring family and friends and play new and classic games! We'll have games for kids 7 and up, and games younger kids can play with grownup helpers.

Free
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