This year's theme is "Joy of Every Longing Heart." This service will comprise readings, carol singing by candlelight, and the sounds of the Nickerson Carillon. Colby music ensembles will provide a festive evening of traditional and contemporary seasonal music from around the world. The participating ensembles include the Colby College Chorale, the Collegium Musicum, the […]

The holidays would not be complete without a visit to the magical world of The Nutcracker. Each performance brings toy soldiers, dancing mice, and the Land of Sweets! Children of all ages will delight in Tchaikovsky’s perennial favorite produced by Bossov Ballet Theatre from Pittsfield, Maine.  Join us for this event and start — or […]

Join downtown merchants and many others this holiday season, as we make a joyful, shop-local day of special events, sales and extended hours. From noon to 2:00, there will be free horse-drawn wagon rides starting from Castonguay Square and from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Square will host a real live reindeer from the […]

It's a Holiday Move and Groove session with Ms. Jenn. She will entertain the whole family and get everyone moving, with music, rhythm scarves, bean bags, a parachute and more! Come join the fun!

The Downeast Brass has performed in many New England settings. Audiences have been impressed by these fine Maine performers on the concert stage, at weddings, festivals, and on parade. They have performed at private parties at the Governor's mansion in Augusta, Maine, at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, the famous Moxie […]

One of the most wildly loved films of the recent independent American Cinema — and of audiences at MIFF, who gave it their Award for Best film at the festival when it debuted in 2004 — The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill is the true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his remarkable relationship […]

Sharon Abrams joins us as part of our Leading Women's Luncheon series, which features Maine women's presentations on their path to success and the struggles they have faced along the way. Sharon has been with the Home for Little Wanders for the past 40 years!  Sharon will share insight on how she kept her passion […]

Richard Blanco will speak about the illustrated book of his poem, One Today.“One Today” is a poem celebrating America. President Barack Obama invited Richard Blanco to write a poem to share at his second presidential inauguration. That poem is One Today, a lush and lyrical, patriotic commemoration of America from dawn to dusk and from coast to […]

This workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. We will discuss the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for start-up, the elements of a business plan, and the resources available to help you succeed. Provided by New Ventures Maine (www.newventuresmaine.org), this class is open to […]

J.P. Devine, columnist and film critic for the Morning Sentinel, will sign copies of his new book, Will Write For Food. Copies will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.

Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us to hear more about the program and to start the application process. Call to register. Location: Colby Program […]

Join us to celebrate the holidays! A turkey dinner will be served with all the fixings. Also enjoy Mainely Birthing Christmas Carolers' music at 1:00!

The groundbreaking broadcast that launched the NewYork Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live in HD series to movie theaters in 2006, The Magic Flute enchanted opera lovers from around the world with the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a […]

Explore the animals and plants that define the holiday season. Why does Santa have reindeer? What cultures had traditions of mistletoe, holly and bringing a big green tree into their homes? Why do the Hanukah lights traditionally have olive oil in the lamp? Find out answers to these questions and make a fun holiday craft […]

Music by Frédéric Chopin Choreography by John Neumeier A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life. The Bolshoi Ballet […]

Join us for a Star Wars party to celebrate the release of The Force Awakens! The afternoon will include a variety of Star Wars themed games, snacks, and crafts! The party will be hosted in the Bartlett room. This event is free, and open to all ages. For more information, please call 872-5433 or email […]

What are the birds that stay during our chilly Maine winter doing? Explore how birds adapt and survive in our northern latitude. Make a bird craft to bring home.

Composer/guitarist Jim Scott, who knew Pete well and collaborated on many projects with the folk legend, will lead the audience singing many of his well-loved songs such as “If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” and many others. Along with some history from Jim, we'll raise our voices […]

The next PechaKucha Night Waterville will take place on January 29, at Thomas College. Today, January 5, is the deadline for prospective presenters to submit proposals. Click for instructions on submitting a proposal.

Take a second chance to see one of the “rediscoveries” from MIFF 2015! “Melodrama.” “Tear jerker.” “Women’s picture.” These were the terms derisively hurled at director Douglas Sirk, trivializing some of the greatest films ever made. And Imitation of Life, his final film, was the greatest of all, a women’s picture indeed, about gender, class, […]

January 7, 2016 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM Hosted by Hampton Inn at 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night for Meet the Reps!   These events have been formed to enhance communication and relationships between business leaders and their local, state and federal elected officials. Thursday's discussion topic is […]