The museum’s Lunder Institute for American Art is pleased to host an evening with inaugural distinguished artist Theaster Gates. Sharing his ongoing artistic endeavors on questions of land ownership, displacement, and miscegenation, Gates will reflect on how his practice has explored aspects of Maine’s history. A conversation between Gates and Maine-based artists Daniel Minter and Myron […]

A double feature of great recent documentaries about contemporary art, street graffiti and the connections between them! Boom For Real: The Late Teenage Years Of Jean-Michel Basquiat (Unrated, 78 min.) takes us into the pre-fame years of the celebrated American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how New York City, its people, and its tectonically shifting arts culture […]

Join us for an exciting event focused on elevating the innovative, entrepreneurial and revenue potential of Central Maine's people and businesses. Hear from business people, entrepreneurs, and state resource providers. They will present valuable information in an interactive format that will help you take the next step. There is something for everyone as this event […]

Still missing the finishing touches on your holiday decorating? Having trouble finding the perfect wreath to give your friends and family members? Join Common Street Arts for a special Holiday Pop-Up featuring Barbara Sullivan's fresh Balsam Fir Wreaths! Shop early and shop local this year. 30" wreaths for $44, 24" wreaths for $38, 18" garlands […]

When winter comes to Maine, many birds migrate south, but some stay and tough it out! We will discuss some of these hardy birds, and the special adaptations and behaviors they use to survive until spring returns. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Make simple and stylish tote bags from old t-shirts. These totes make a great gift - especially those shirts from adventures. Bring in your old shirts from sporting events, sports team uniforms, concerts, and those fun one-time events that you volunteered at. Refreshments will be provided. Limit: 12 students. Please register. $30/person. CLICK HERE FOR […]

A Harvest Buffet will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 6p.m. at the Waterville First Congregational Church UCC. The menu will feature baked beans, casseroles, salads and homemade desserts. Adults will be charged $9 Children 4- 12 will be charged  $4 Children under 4 are free

Choirs at Colby and the Colby-Kennebec Choral Society will join in the international celebration of the centennary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with a survey of choral and ensemble numbers from Bernstein’s theater and concert works, including Candide, West Side Story, and On the Town, among others. Also included will be multimedia presentations from Bernstein’s famous […]

A Maine native, Comedian "Krazy Jake" is one of New England's most sought after comedians. He has performed multiple times at many of New England's premiere entertainment venues including: Foxwoods Casino, The Wilbur Theater in Boston, Meadowbrook Pavillion in NH, Merrill Auditorium in Portland, The Cap Center in NH, The Flynn Center in VT, The […]

Please join us for wonderful music and fellowship. Many area choirs will be participating in an evening of music. Each choir will perform individually, and all the singers will participate in a massed choir.

Join us for celebrity life drawing series capturing the poses of local “celebrities” at Common Street Arts! This week is Veronique Plesch! Click for more info.

Insects buzz with activity during the warm months, and when winter comes most folks hardly think of them at all! Some insects migrate to warmer climes. But other insects are surprisingly hardy and active above ground, while still others use amazing tricks and tools to keep their bodies from freezing during diapause, the insect version […]

Downtown Waterville’s annual holiday parade, the Parade of Lights, held the evening after Thanksgiving, has drawn thousands of families to Main Street for many years and serves as a fun and festive kickoff to the holiday season. What better time of the year to get together and show our community spirit and support for one […]

Hot Tuna   BOOK SPECIAL for $64.99! Fifty premium orchestra seats will include a copy of Jorma Kaukonen's long awaited memoir, titled Been So Long (price $29.99). Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power - always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. Started […]

GHM Insurance Agency is once again a neighborhood champion for Small Business Saturday. Join them at 9:30 a.m. in the park beside our office (51 Main Street, Waterville). They will have coffee, cocoa and breakfast goodies for you to enjoy. You can pick up your passport for the day and while shopping, get the passport […]

Little Chair press of Portland will be in the CSA studio with an awesome mobile printing press! Print your own t-shirt, hoodie, or tea towel with fun and playful Waterville themed designs. Prices will range from $8 for a tea towel to $25 for a shirt. All proceeds will benefit Common Street Arts scholarships for […]

Join us for a fun and educational tour of the museum's basket collection, including examples of Penobscot and Passamaquoddy craftsmanship. Learn about some of the natural materials and ingenious techniques used. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. MGC Artistic Director Michael Grandage directs this first ever UK revival since directing the world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse […]

THE BOLSHOI BALLET:  La Sylphide This performance is an encore HD broadcast from Moscow. The story of a young Scottish farmer, James, who, on the eve of their wedding, abandons his betrothed, Effie, after being enticed away to the forest by the ethereal Sylphide of the title. But when the Sylphide dies and Effie marries […]