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SPLICE Festival
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-08 | Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville
Dates: March 5–7, 2026
Organization: Colby Music
Venue: Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College
Free
Coming to Colby from March 5 to March 7, 2026, SPLICE Festival VII is a three-day festival that blends engaging live performances with new technologies. Composers, performers, and composer/performers gather for a weekend of concerts and presentations covering topics such as aesthetics, technology, and issues of performance practice, with the goal of inspiring, educating, and sharing information amongst the attendees and the students at the host institution. SPLICE Festival is designed to foster community and to create bonds between performers and composers dedicated to music that involves dynamic, live performance with technology.
SPLICE Festival will include five concerts, along with presentations and hands-on workshop sessions. Concerts will feature performances selected from submitted works and a curated concert by the SPLICE Ensemble in partnership with the Portland Ballet.
Presentations and workshops are open to Colby College students, festival attendees, and the general community of Waterville. This event is made possible through a collaboration between Colby Arts and Colby’s Department of Music, Department of Performance, Theater, and Dance, and Lyons Arts Lab.
For more information about the festival, visit this website: https://splicemusic.org/about/events

Poetry Out Loud State Final
2026-03-04 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Rescheduled from March 2, 2026
Maine’s top high school poetry reciters take the spotlight at the Maine Poetry Out Loud State Finals, where powerful performance and spoken word come together on a grand stage.
This FREE, public event features students from across the state competing for the title of Maine State Champion and the opportunity to represent Maine at the National Poetry Out Loud Finals in Washington, DC.
Come listen, cheer, and support Maine’s young poetry reciters.
Sponsored by the Maine Arts Commission.
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Threads + Tales
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-24 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, 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

Crafternoons
2026-03-03 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 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.
Crafts for March:
03-03: Lion & Lamb Craft
03-10: Power-Up Flower
03-17: Rainbow Wreath
03-24: Dolphin Mosaic
03-31: Collaborative Art Project
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
2026-03-02 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
This show was rescheduled from Monday, February 23. All tickets will automatically transfer over to the new date. Please call the Ed Harris Box Office if you require a refund, 207-873-7000.
Lyle Lovett
A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.
John Hiatt
A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships, and surrendering on his own terms. His lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 studio albums, have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and scores of others, and have earned him a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, a BMI Troubadour award, and a lifetime achievement in songwriting designation from the Americana Music Association.
Tickets: $136 -$146. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Cinema Explorations: Santosh
2026-03-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 28 + March 1 at 10am
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
MPA Rating: R
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged
Part of Cinema Explorations, a wintertime community-curated film series.
Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma. This tough and gritty police procedural shows the constrained and brutal pursuit of justice in a society in which men and women are valued differently and there exists a caste system that has “two types of untouchables. Those that no one wants to touch and those that can’t be touched.”
Wendy Ide of Screen Daily writes: “It’s a terrific feature debut from British-Indian documentary filmmaker Sandhya Suri—a propulsive neo-noir that holds up a mirror to contemporary India.”
In Hindi with English subtitles.
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Youth Art Month
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-02 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Organization: Waterville Creates
Venue: Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios
Exhibition Dates: March 1–30, 2026
Gallery Hours: 11am–6pm (Closed Tuesday + Federal Holidays)
Ticonic Gallery (at 93 Main Street) is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K–12. Featuring works in a variety of media, including painting, digital art, pottery, photography, and more. Youth Art Month is an opportunity for students to showcase their work in a gallery setting and share their achievements with their families and their community. The 2026 theme is The World Needs Art.
Youth Art Month is a national initiative designed to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.
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Met Opera Encore: Cinderella
2026-02-28 12:55 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
This abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s enchanting fairy-tale opera stars beloved mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the rags-to-riches title princess, with Emmanuel Villaume on the podium. The whimsical production by Laurent Pelly draws inspiration from a child’s storybook, with larger-than-life costumes and zany characters. Running under two hours, this is a particularly good title for younger audiences. Charles Perrault’s classic telling of the Cinderella story is an excellent source for an opera—providing color, romance, and relatable themes for audiences of all ages.
This presentation is a high-definition rebroadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
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Admission: $16-$19. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
2026-02-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for February:
2/7 - ONE-SHOT: To the Temple of Doom! To Defeat the Ancient Evil!
2/14 - Dice Games! Come play a collection of dice games, including Yahtzee, Farkle, and Liar's Dice.
2/21 - Classic Games: Catan
2/28 - ONE-SHOT: Pokemon! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon

Today's game: Descriptions pending
Location: Bartlett Room for Teens & Colby Program Room
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Maine Ice Golf Scramble
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Camp Tracy, 302 McGrath Pond Road, Oakland, Maine, 04963
Get ready to tee off on ice! In partnership with Maine Golf, New England Sports Camps is transforming McGrath Pond into a one-of-a-kind 9-hole ice golf course for an unforgettable winter experience.
Grab a team of four and join our Ice Golf Scramble, where friendly competition meets winter fun – all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will help fund camp scholarships, giving more kids the opportunity to experience camp.
Top-scoring teams will take home exciting prizes, and bragging rights will last all season!
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Rhymetime
2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for February 2026 are:
02/06: Letter "T"
02/13: Letter "U"
02/20: Letter "V"
02/27: Letter "W"
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

The Smithereens
2026-02-26 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, February 26 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.
Formed in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been delivering electrifying rock 'n' roll for over four decades. Known for their high-energy, no-holds-barred sound, The Smithereens’ music has struck a chord with fans worldwide across 17 albums and over 2,500 live performances. Their catalog includes classic records like Especially for You, Green Thoughts, 11, A Date with The Smithereens, and 2011, with hits such as “Blood and Roses,” “Only a Memory,” “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” and “A Girl Like You.” The Smithereens will proudly mark their 46th year in 2026, an extraordinary milestone as one of the longest-running bands in rock history.
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For Your Consideration: Celebrating Catherine O'Hara
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 25 + 26 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
MPA Rating: PG-13
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Catherine O'Hara with the 20th anniversary of For Your Consideration!
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star (Catherine O'Hara) generates awards buzz. Though the movie in question, Home for Purim, is impossibly awful, the rumors of future nominations snowball and attract the attention of a distributor who wants to make a few "minor" changes.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Eugene Levy, and Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara "is comedy perfection" (Rolling Stones) in one of her most iconic roles. What better way to get ready for the Oscars?
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Black Violin
2026-02-25 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 25 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 nearly two decades, Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste) has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals, building bridges in communities along the way. NPR took note and declared “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Black Violin plays roughly 200 shows a year, many of which are performances for young, low-income students in urban communities. In the last year alone, the group has played for over 100,000 students with the goal of challenging stereotypes and preconceived notions of what a “classical musician” looks and sounds like. “It’s a unique thing that brings people together who aren’t usually in the same room,” Baptiste said. “And in the current climate, it’s good to bring people together.”
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The Military and the Presidency: War, Peace, and U.S. Power
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Page Commons, Cotter Union, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME
William S. Cohen served as U.S. Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), and U.S. Congressman (1973–1979). Over 31 years in public service, Cohen earned a reputation for integrity, results, and steady leadership at home and abroad. Early in his career, the House Judiciary Committee asked him to help build the public case during the Nixon impeachment proceedings, and he cast a pivotal vote to impeach. In 1997, President Bill Clinton tapped Cohen to lead the Department of Defense—making history by bringing a Republican elected official into a Democratic cabinet.
Secretary Cohen will appear virtually for this discussion.
As seats are limited, attendees are encouraged to register by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23. All attendees will be asked to show a Colby or State ID at the check-in table to gain admittance.
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Business After Hours
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Carter Hall, Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Avenue, Fairfield, ME
Join us for a great BAH event this Wednesday with even greater door prizes, including an Apple TV, monitor screen, various electronics, gift certificates and more!
You won't want to miss this evening.

Crafternoons
2026-02-24 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 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.
Crafts for February:
02-03: Crayon-Resistant Painted Heart
02-10: Chinese New Year Rocking Horse
02-17: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
02-24: Heart Mouse
Special Saturday Program, 12-2:30 pm
02-21: Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Fireflies: NYICFF: Big Kid Flicks
2026-02-22 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 21 + 22 at 2:30pm
Runtime: 1 hour 1 minute
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.
Catch the best short films from around the world for ages 8+!
Presented by the New York International Children's Film Festival, Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like training for the paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.
Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2026-02-21 17:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: February 21 at 5pm
Runtime: 2 hours
MPA Rating: PG-13
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this legendary classic!
Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy—and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
Set against 19th-century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, four-time Oscar-winning smash hit from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, Life of Pi) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix). "At once elegant and sublimely silly, contemplative and gung-ho, balletic and bubble-gum, a rousing action film and an epic love story, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one bursting-at-the-seams holiday gift, beautifully wrapped by the ever-surprising Ang Lee."—David Ansen, Newsweek.
In Mandarin and Chinese with English subtitles.
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Cool Neighborhood Association
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event, ME
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Waterville Seed Library Plant & Paint
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:30
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil!
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Author Event: Sharon Lee
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Please join us in the lovely fourth floor reading room to hear Author Sharon Lee read from and discuss her novel Diviner's Bow, published in April 2025 and the latest addition to the acclaimed Liaden Universe®. Q&A to follow.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
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Waterville Moves
2026-02-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance. Sessions take place every other Saturday, September 13 – December 20, 2025 and January 10 – May 16, 2026. The Caregiver + Child sessions, 9:30 –1 0:15 a.m., are for parents with children 6 and under. The Intergenerational sessions, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., are for all ages.
CAREGIVER + CHILD
INTERGENERATIONAL

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Ticonic Clay Studio, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Ticonic Gallery and Studio invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year with :
The Year of the Horse: A Clay Workshop with Jenny Ibsen
Paper Folding with Evelyn Wong
Bubbling Traditions: Hot Pot and the Spirit of Lunar New Year
