Portland Ballet and Colby College Department of Performance, Theater, and Dance collaborate to bring to life an evening of work featuring an expanded company of dancers. Joining forces again after their celebrated partnership in 2018, this performance will thrill classical and contemporary fans alike. Featuring a new work, based on research conducted with Colby students in […]

Established by Maine’s great outdoorsman and his wife, Gene and Lucille Letourneau, the Ice Fishing Derby attracts sportsmen throughout the state to compete for prizes for the largest catch in several categories. This multi-generational family event introduces young people to the art and fun of outdoor sports. Children ages 15 and under are encouraged to […]

Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, February 22, 11:30 – 1:00 Amici's Cucina, Main St., Waterville Register today! $25 for Chamber members; $30 for non-members or at the door. Registration includes lunch. Join us for a delicious lunch and presentation with Arthur Turmelle and Mike Curran of Manor Gardens Maine as they share their vision for this new […]

UWKV has officially opened an office in northern Kennebec County! We are operating out of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce building at 50 Elm Street in Waterville. Please save the date for our formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 22 at 3:00 p.m. Waterville Office Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Thursday,  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 […]

Join us for a free screening of Summer of Soul, a documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. The film will be preceded by a presentation from a student musician. This documentary is part of the Campus + Community film series, inspired by […]

She Said is the unflinching depiction of the explosive Harvey Weinstein sexual assault story, reported by New York Times journalists Megan Twohey (played superbly by Carey Mulligan) and Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan). Along with their editor, Rebecca Corbett, they uncovered decades of Weinstein's abuse, and more importantly, the brave women who wanted to go on […]

Back by popular demand! For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity […]

Missoula Children’s Theatre and our local theatre campers proudly present an original musical adaptation of the Brothers Grimm age-old tale of a journey, a secret and a grand adventure. There’s music and laughter and thrills and chills. So join the fun as Hansel and Gretel’s dream is mysteriously blended with real life, and the lessons […]

Looking for a familiar face? Do you have questions for our Sstate and local officials? Would you like to meet your new representative(s)? Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will co-host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the business community and the public together with elected officials at all levels of government. This […]

Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 3 from 4 – 7pm. This year marks our ninth annual YAM exhibition, and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. Student work will be displayed at both Ticonic Gallery + Greene Block […]

Uliana Fournier, Landscape, acrylic on canvas, 2022, Winslow High School, Grade 10 Ticonic Gallery, a division of Waterville Creates!, is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM) with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K–12. The 9th annual YAM exhibition will be on […]

Join ceramic artist Martha Grover for a delightful beginner-friendly jewelry making workshop. Martha will lead participants step by step to create unique ceramic jewelry that will be fired with hand-made ceramic elements. In this one-day workshop students will make a variety of earrings, pendants, brooches, and beads. Cost: $130. (This event is eligible for the Youth […]

Come join us for a Community Dinner at the Mt. Vernon Community Center on March 4th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. There will be food and live acoustic music. All proceeds will benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area. Suggested Donation: $10 for Adults $5 for Children 3-10 yrs old Children under 3 are free Hospice Volunteers […]

This event has been postponed to noon, Sunday, Mar 5, 2023 Bach’s last great keyboard masterpiece will be performed by pianist Fr. Sean Duggan, OSB. This gigantic work consists of fourteen fugues and four canons, all based on a single theme. Bach was in the midst of preparing it for publication when he died in […]

Bach’s last great keyboard masterpiece will be performed by pianist Fr. Sean Duggan, OSB. This gigantic work consists of fourteen fugues and four canons, all based on a single theme. Bach was in the midst of preparing it for publication when he died in 1750, leaving the final, fourteenth fugue incomplete. It has often been […]

Join us for a free screening and post-film Q&A with artist Alan Magee! Best known for his captivating realist paintings, artist Alan Magee also creates works that delve into the darkest aspects of human nature. His arresting images which comment on corporate greed, on cruelty and gun violence, and on civilian and military victims of […]

Join us for our March Community Draw, a unique opportunity to practice your craft with live models. Bring your medium of choice - charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. - and hone your skills in this supportive environment. This month’s program features Sullivan O’Keefe, a Waterville local and frequent Community Draw attendee, and his longhaired dachshund, […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber for an engaging business breakfast presentation with Sarah Davies of ProSearch Recruiting. She will present on enhancing your employment brand to attract more top talent, your company culture, and interviewing candidates to ensure qualifications and fit for your team. Please come prepared with your questions and take this opportunity to network with […]

Join us at the Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville for a performance by the Meadowlark Trio, a Boston-based piano trio, exploring three centuries of art music and popular music from America, China, and Germany. Music in the Museum is a series of live performances, curated by the Colby College Music Department, and featuring […]

Delve into the fascinating world of bear hibernation! Serena Sanborn, a Maine Master Naturalist, will share interesting facts about bears and their habits while Desi DuBois will guide the watercolor creation. The final work will depict a bear in its colorful habitat. All supplies included. Limit 10 students. REGISTER

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The appetizer to the Colby Symphony Orchestra’s 20th and 21st century concert is actually a work from the 18th century — Mozart’s timeless overture from The Magic Flute. Although certainly a work of the classical era, its vitality and innovation also set the table for a cornucopia of modern music. Two programmatic works by percussionist and […]