Vievee Francis is the author of three books of poetry: Blue-Tail Fly (Wayne State University Press, 2006), Horse in the Dark (winner of the Cave Canem Northwestern University Poetry Prize for a second collection, Northwestern […]

Although our existence on a habitable planet can largely be taken for granted, how Earth arrived at this state of “habitability” is far from obvious. How the planets even formed […]

Located just south of the Arctic Circle, Dawson City was settled in 1896 and became the center of the Canadian Gold Rush that brought 100,000 prospectors to the area. It […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in a fun-filled night full of networking with area business professionals. Over 175 prizes donated from a variety of area businesses will be raffled […]

A panel discussion with German General Consul Ralf Horlemann; Jennifer Yoder, Robert E. Diamond Professor of Government and Global Studies; Raffael Scheck, Katz Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, German and […]

The Water’s Edge Wellness Retreat is a harmonious pairing of yoga, nature and mindfulness. This 3 day/2 night retreat will take place at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine, […]

Visiting Assistant Professor of English Jacquelyn Ardam and Mirken Director of Academic and Public Programs Lauren Lessing will discuss Marsden Hartley in relation to modern poetry. Location: Colby College Museum […]

The fourth and final Waterville Rocks! concert of the summer (September 29) will bring the extraordinary, "funk-tastic" energy of Bella's Bartok and West End Blend to Waterville 5:30: Beer Garden […]

Join artist Barbara Sullivan for a hands-on exploration of the medium of fresco painting. Students will develop an understanding and working knowledge of true buon fresco (painting into freshly laid […]

What’s going on with the new Colby College building across from the Library? Join us for a special Story Time with project manager, Paul Ureneck.  He will explain what’s happening on […]

In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to […]

Two Performances: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The theme of this year’s show is the greatest generation and focuses on the music of the World War II era with the […]

Old Flame was formed in the mire of the 2017 presidential election with one unshakable intention: to make their art as an active form of resistance and never cease. Born […]

Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) is pleased to announce Between the Lines, a new play reading series presented in partnership with the Waterville Public Library and Waterville Creates! The play […]

Two New York Times investigative reporters, Matt Apuzzo ’01 and Adam Goldman, discuss the latest in the special counsel investigation, the perils of covering national security, and covering the new Washington. Apuzzo […]

Alec MacGillis, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for ProPublica known for his deep reporting on social issues and public policy, will be honored with Colby College’s Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for […]

When we think about the factors that led to the creation of the novel as a literary form in English, we might not think of the rise and institutionalization of […]

Jeannette Unite is a visual artist who is immersed in the materiality of the art-making process, whether it’s using her own large, handmade chalk-based pastels with mineral oxides or using […]

Cost is $18 for members (AARP membership number required) and $23 for non-members. Muffins and coffee will be served in the morning; the center's buffet lunch will be available 11:30 […]

Dear Rural Small Business or Agricultural Producer,   Join us for a free renewable energy workshop on Wednesday, October 4th from 3-5 p.m. at Colby College, hosted by the Central […]

Join Into the Forest artists Barbara Sullivan and Juliet Karelsen as they discuss their work with Justin Mccann, Curator for Whistler Studies, Colby College. Location: Common Street Arts, 93 Main St., Waterville, 872-ARTS, […]

Seasoned and aspiring visual artists are invited to participate in a newly expanded Common Street Arts program dedicated to drawing, painting, and sculpting. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing […]

In case you missed it at this year’s Maine International Film Festival or just want to see it again, Associate Professor of Global Studies Maple Razsa and Milton Guillén ’15 […]