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Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
2026-10-22 19:30 (America/New_York) | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, 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.
VOYAGE is the world’s premier Journey tribute band, celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy, and passion of one of rock's greatest bands. The band’s attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, VOYAGE has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey's timeless music.
Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone rival the iconic Steve Perry, and backed by a lineup of world-class musicians, Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who bring every note to life with precision and heart, VOYAGE doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits—they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of "Faithfully" and "Open Arms" to the anthemic energy of "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Separate Ways," every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation.
Their live shows bring the full concert experience that captures the spirit of Journey’s original tours. Fans often say, "If you close your eyes, you’ll swear it’s the real thing—open them, and you’ll believe you’ve traveled back in time."
With 20 years of sold-out shows across the USA and rave reviews from die-hard fans and first-time listeners alike, VOYAGE has solidified its place as the definitive Journey tribute band. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time, VOYAGE promises a night of unforgettable rock 'n' roll perfection.
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Blind Boys of Alabama present Songs In The Key Of Life
2026-10-23 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 23 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.
The Blind Boys released their latest album, 'Echoes Of The South,’ in August of 2023. It found the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees coming home to Alabama to record in Muscle Shoals. The eleven-song collection is a portrait of perseverance from a group well-versed in overcoming incredible odds - from singing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South to performing for three different American presidents, soundtracking the Civil Rights movement, and helping define modern gospel music as we know it. The album garnered three GRAMMY Award nominations, and won for Best Roots Gospel Album.
That win continued a run of GRAMMY Award nominations from the two previous years. In 2021, the group’s collaborative recording with Béla Fleck, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,’ was tapped in the Best American Roots Performance category. In 2022, they garnered another nod for their collaboration with the band Black Violin on 'The Message’ in the Best Americana Performance category.
In March 2024, the definitive book on the Blind Boys of Alabama, titled Spirit of the Century, was released. It’s an insider history of America’s longest-running group and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. Appearances on The View tv show and other major media outlets followed. After all these years, the Blind Boys show no signs of slowing down!
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Fiddle-icious
2026-10-25 14:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, October 25 at 2pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra, open to all ages, abilities, and instruments. National Heritage Award winning fiddler, Don Roy, founded the group twenty-five years ago and still leads us today! Together we listen, learn, play, and perform traditional tunes, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. Currently we have more than 100 players of fiddle, accordion, mandolin, flute, guitar, banjo, cello, and bass. Join us in making music or by attending one of our concerts. You’re an important part of keeping musical traditions alive.
Tickets:$31
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
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Business Breakfast
2026-11-12 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
MMCC Business Breakfast: Amplifying Your Brand Through Storytelling
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 07:15am - 09:00am
Contact cindy@midmainechamber.com
Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for a Business Breakfast Series presentation:
Amplifying Your Brand Through Storytelling. MaineGeneral Health Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer, Nicole McSweeney, and Dir. of Marketing & Communications, Joy McKenna share how authentic storytelling helps to deepen your connection to customers, inspire loyalty and reinforce your company’s values. Learn about the impact of storytelling and how to find and share stories that can elevate your brand and reputation.
Location: Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., Waterville, ME 04901
Member rate: $28 per person;
Non-member rate: $34 per person

Business Breakfast
2026-12-10 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
MMCC Business Breakfast:
Employee Connections With Non-Profits Enhance Involvement
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 07:15am - 09:00am
Contact: cindy@midmainechamber.com
Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for a Business Breakfast Series presentation:
Employee Connections With Non-Profits Enhance Involvement. Central Maine Power Community Relations Manager, Greg Thompson will share tips on the importance of allowing employees to engage with non-profits. Employee satisfaction is enhanced when your employees feel involved, empowered and productive, often by assisting with non-profit projects and organizations.
Location: Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., Waterville, ME 04901
Member rate: $28 per person;
Non-member rate: $34 per person
