Christine Goerke, Lise Lindstrom, and Nina Stemme, three of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, take turns in the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand. Tenors Marcelo Álvarez and Marco Berti are Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love. Franco […]

Eric Lunt – “Big E” Entertainment and his talented friends will perform a live benefit concert for the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers This live concert will feature Eric Lunt on vocals and guitar  along with a number of other performers.  This will be a blend of performers on acoustic & electric guitar, drums […]

This live concert will feature Eric Lunt on vocals and guitar  along with a number of other performers.  This will be a blend of performers on acoustic & electric guitar, drums and other instruments.  The music will be a variety of popular contemporary, folk and classic rock music.  The Friends will have homemade baked goods […]

Travis Mills will be the opening keynote speaker at Thomas College’s fourth annual Diversity Conference. This year’s theme is “Disability: Understanding and Overcoming the Obstacles”. Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a warrior, motivational speaker, actor and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Mills has authored a book, […]

“Since arriving as a mild success in 1993, Groundhog Day has gradually achieved the status of beloved. The American Film Institute rates it No.34 on its list of all-time funniest movies, and it's a story that bears frequent repeat viewings”—Michael Booth, Denver Post. Is there a better way to celebrate the first sign of Spring […]

This free six-week workshop is for adults who have ongoing health problems or who care for people who do. It covers using distraction, getting a good night's sleep, relaxation techniques and preventing falls. If you are dealing with aches and pains; arthritis; high blood pressure; cancer; addiction; weight issues; diabetes; heart disease; or other conditions […]

In this two-hour workshop, learn about prints at the museum and the variety of patterns they contain, and then create valentine cards in the museum's Mirken Education Center.

Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Lew Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas, broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire). In 1782, Choderlos de […]

The Waterville Music Boosters will host a Swing Dinner/Dance Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. A spaghetti dinner will be served between 5:30 and 7 p.m. and dance lessons will be offered at 7 p.m. To open the evening, music will be provided by the Waterville Junior High and the Waterville Senior High Jazz Band. […]

The award-winning trio Ameranouche plays acoustic Gypsy-inspired music mixing flamenco, bebop, and jazz swing. Whether playing a 1930 musette waltz or an Andalusian-inspired original tune, Ameranouche’s Gypsy flamenco swing style is always fresh, virtuosic, and totally enjoyable. Funded in part by the Hazel Hoyt Witherell Memorial Concert Fund.

A Science On Screen Event! In the midst of Roman Polanski’s truly great private eye film, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway and set in 1930s Los Angeles, lies a cogent ecological tale based on the city’s true history of its most precious commodity: not glamour, but water.  Made with a huge production budget and […]

Meet Colby alumni, learn about their careers, and how their liberal arts education helped them. The panelists will share their backgrounds, answer questions about their views on making a difference in the world, and interact with students to answer questions and give advice. Panelists include Luke Penney ’97, founder and director, LEAP Organics; Kerry Whitakker […]

Rahiel Tesfamariam is a social activist, public theologian, writer, and international speaker. She is the founder and publisher of Urban Cusp, a cutting-edge online lifestyle magazine highlighting progressive urban culture, faith, social change, and global awareness. She is also a former columnist for The Washington Post. Sponsored by the Gerrish Fund for Spiritual Enrichment, in partnership […]

The nation’s public eye has been sharply focused on troubling questions concerning race relations. Yet when asked about racism in their communities, Mid-Maine residents frequently reply—“that’s not a problem” because “there is no diversity here.” Why, then, are there so many stories—told by local residents, students, and visitors—about bias incidents, racial profiling, and insulting racial […]

As a tropical ecologist, Marty Crump studies behavior, ecology, and conservation of amphibians. Much of her research has involved frog reproduction and parental care, as well as declining amphibian populations. She has worked mainly in Latin America, especially Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Crump is currently studying Darwin’s frogs in Chile. She has […]

Julie Richard, executive director of the Maine Arts Commission, will discuss what the commission is doing to drive arts and culture statewide, as well as specific efforts to enhance the creative economy locally. Cost is $17 for Chamber members registering by the preceding Friday, $19 for late registration, and $25 at the door and for […]

Associate Professor of Art Gary Green, curator of Robert Adams: Turning Back, the current exhibition in the Jetté Galleries at the Colby Museum of Art, will discuss the work of Robert Adams and how it takes on the subjects of history, landscape, truth, beauty, and hope.

The staff of Senator Angus S. King, Jr. will be in our community. They will hold constituent hours in the Fireplace Room on the first floor to hear your concerns. For more information, you may call 1-800-432-1599.

Join the campus community and museum staff for a celebration of the museum’s spring exhibitions with a reception, behind-the-scenes tours, film screening, and an exhibition of student work in the Harriman Student Lounge.

The Maine Pond Hockey Classic is an annual pond hockey tournament held on Snow Pond in Sidney, Maine at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts. The tournament is for men and women 18 and older with divisions for all skill levels and abilities. Additionally, the Maine Pond Hockey Classic has amenities for players and […]

This annual event typically attracts about 1,000 guests each year. Thirty vendors offer a wide array of goods and crafts, and each vendor spotlights at least one chocolate offering. The event includes music, entertainment, food, door prizes, childrens activities, and more. Admission: $2 for adults and children 12+, $1 for children under 12, or $5 […]

  We've got 36 Pond Hockey Teams slapping it out on the ice, hot food, cold beverages, free skate rink, games and a Polar Bear Mascot - now all we need is YOU!   TAKE THE PLUNGE! The 24th Annual Polar Bear Dip hosted by the Maine Pond Hockey Classic Snow Pond Center for the […]

Come and join us for our annual cosplay tea party at the Waterville Public Library where we celebrate costuming and the holiday of romance. As our tea parties are pot luck, we supply the tea, but are always grateful when people bring treats to share with others. (Please label any allergens!) Come in your lovely […]

Coming to cinemas worldwide from June 20, 2015, the William Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream gets a contemporary makeover from Broadway’s The Lion King director Julie Taymor. With cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto (Argo, Frida) and music by Academy Award-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal, this immersive, inventive cinematic experience was filmed during the production’s sold-out, critically […]