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Ribbon Cutting: West & Bloom, LLC
2026-06-26 15:00 (America/New_York) | West & Bloom, LLC, 52 Main Street, Oakland
Friday, June 26
at 3:00 p.m.
to celebrate with
West & Bloom, LLC
52 Main Street, Oakland
(Next door to Sunrise Bagel)

Teen Tabletop
2026-06-27 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 June:
6/6 - MYSTERY ONE SHOT
6/13 - Board Games
6/20 - Board Games
6/27 - CAMPAIGN: Libraries and Lycanthropes! NOTE: Limited to 12 players in the game. Additional attendees are invited be in the audience or play board games in the Bartlett Room for Teens.
Event Type: Bartlett Room for Teens
Location: Colby Program Room, Waterville Public Library
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

The Wooten Brothers
2026-06-27 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, June 27 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House
Organization: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers (brothers Regi, Roy, and Jospeh) have racked up 10 Grammy wins, and 26, yes, 26 Grammy nominations. And the youngest of the family, Victor, the brother who learned from all his older brothers, has been named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the ten greatest bass players of all time.
As a family band, they are second to none. The Brothers' music bends and defines genres, amplifies centuries, and spans continents. The Wooten Brothers began in R&B before evolving as teens into jazz, jazz fusion, classical, and country. Then, they emerged in 1985 on Arista records with an album called The Wootens that combined electronic, funk, soul, disco, and Boogie—and offered only a sliver of the Wooten whole. The Wooten whole is all of that…and classical, and jazz, and country, and rock-and-roll.
Connecting a musically deep past to musical future, the Wooten Brothers explode genres and build bridges across genres. Bar by bar, in live performances and on recordings, they provide an exhilarating ‘connects-you-to-the-center-of-the-universe’ sound.
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Kennebec River Ramble
2026-06-28 10:00 | Waterville Boat Launch, 20 Water Street, Waterville
Main Street Skowhegan and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Present
Kennebec River Ramble: A Community Paddle from Waterville to Sidney
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 10 a.m.
Experience the Kennebec!

Peak of the Sturgeon Run!
Watch for breaching sturgeon along the way.
Angler's Paradise
Look for striped bass, shad and smallmouth bass, if you cast a line!
8 Miles of Scenic Adventure
Enjoy a beautiful paddle with friends, family, and fellow outdoor lovers.

All are welcome!

Free to participate
Shuttles provided
Perfect for paddlers and anglers alike!

FMI: mike@midmainechamber.com

Little River Band
2026-06-28 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, June 28 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.
Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the ’70s and ’80s. Their worldwide album sales and digital downloads amass to more than 350 million. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 41-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist, and bass player Wayne Nelson. To date, Wayne has contributed his talents on 24 of Little River Band’s albums. LRB was honorably dubbed “the best singing band in the world” by Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey. Little River Band has undergone an evolution or two since its origins as an Australian rock band hungry to make it in America. Fans nostalgic for such tunes as “Reminiscing” or “Lady” can join us to hear the current incarnation for a night of fantastic music, memories, and more.
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Ribbon Cutting: The Studio at Natanis
2026-06-30 14:00 | Natanis Golf Course, 735 Webber Pond Rd, Vassalboro, ME, United States
Tuesday, June 30
at 2:00 p.m.
to celebrate with
The Studio at Natanis
735 Webber Pond Rd., Vassalboro
(Located at Natanis Golf Course)

Crafternoons
2026-06-30 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 June:
6-02: Rainbow Noisemakers
6-09: Cup Game
6-16: BBQ Grill Card
6-23: Sunglass Picture
6-30: Watermelon Fan
All materials provided. Free and open to the public
Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!

For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Threads & Tales
2026-06-30 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! 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.
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Better Together Waterville Dinner
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Castonguay Square, Common Street, Waterville
Postponed from June 18 due to weather.

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The forecast for Thursday, June 18 is calling for rain, and our Better Together Waterville Community Potluck is best enjoyed under open skies. So we are holding out for sunshine and moving the dinner to Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM, same spot downtown next to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, alongside our friends at Waterville Creates.
If you already registered, your spot carries right over. If you have not signed up yet, there is still plenty of room at the table. This event is FREE and open to everyone.

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez
2026-06-30 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Tuesday, June 30 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.
Banjo. Drums. Harp. Huh?
To be sure, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda, and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless, of course, you’re already familiar with 19-time Grammy-winner Fleck—the genre-blurring virtuoso who has done more to expand the possibilities of the banjo than any other player in the instrument’s history. Fleck’s work never fails to surprise.
What doesn’t surprise is the impeccable caliber of his collaborators. The harpist, Castañeda, hails from Bogotá, Colombia, and has led his own bands in addition to sharing projects with such masters as Hiromi, Paquito D’Rivera, and Grégoire Maret. Five-time Grammy-winner Sánchez grew up in Mexico City and built a reputation as one of the great jazz drummers through his work with guitarist Pat Metheny. He’s also been a visionary bandleader, helming progressive groups like Bad Hombre, and collaborated with Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, and other giants.
Playing original repertoire, much of it collaboratively written, this trio embarks nightly on fearless explorations that audiences will find irresistible—rich with strong melodies, gorgeous harmony, and grooves that twist and turn while feeling fantastic.
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Waterville Farmers’ Market
2026-07-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Come join us at the market!
The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface.
We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and make ourselves! Come get to know your farmers. We are proud to offer a huge variety of real local food and goods, fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, flowers, maple syrup, honey, bread, baked goods, seedlings for your garden, wool yarn, sheepskins, natural skincare, and more.
Most vendors take credit cards or Venmo; some are cash-only.
Spend your Bumper Crop on any food with any vendor. Every vendor in the market accepts EBT for eligible items, and when you shop with SNAP/EBT, you earn bonus bucks for fruit, veggies, and seedlings that grow food. This program is called Maine Harvest Bucks.
Starting in June, senior shoppers can sign up for a free Maine Senior FarmShare! Stay tuned for more info. (Bumper Crop, Maine Harvest Bucks, and Senior FarmShare are all programs of Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - check them out!)
Find out more info about our vendors and our market at watervillefarmersmarket.org. Support a local farmer!
Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Art in the Park: DREAM BUTTERFLY + BEE GARDENS
2026-07-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Castonguay Square, Common Street, Waterville
Date: Thursday, July 2, 3–5pm
Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum Art, and Waterville Public Library
Venue: Castonguay Square
Free and open to all ages and abilities.
July 2 – DREAM BUTTERFLY + BEE GARDENS
Create a pollinator garden design using markers, pens, natural materials, and collage!
We’ll be joined by the Waterville Public Library for a read aloud of If Bees Disappear by Lily Williams.
Each Thursday afternoon, families and community members are invited to enjoy a story read aloud followed by a hands-on art activity inspired by the book or a creative community theme. This free program welcomes all ages and experience levels. In case of rain or extreme heat, we’ll move indoors to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.
The Summer Reading theme is Plant a Seed, Read.
Art in the Park is sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank, City of Waterville, Harold Alfond Foundation, and Allen Insurance.
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Village Green Concert Series
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Green, Corner of Main Street and West Road, Belgrade Lakes, ME
Join Belgrade Recreation every Thursday from June 25 to September 3 for our fifth Annual Summer Concert Series in the Park. Admission is free, and the performances are for the whole family! Bring your lawn chair, dinner and dancing feet for an evening of pure joy on our Village Green. Click the button below to see the list of performers.
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Children's Discovery Museum Camp - In Woods
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-11, 2026-07-13 - 2026-07-18 | Quarry Road Recreation Area, 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME, 04901
A week full of adventure, mountain biking, discovery, nature exploration,
hiking, hands-on science, messy art and more!
​Best suited for ages 6-9
​M-Th 9-3, Fri 9-12
​Three sessions:
7/6 - 7/10
7/13 - 7/17
7/20 - 7/24
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Leadership Luncheon with Andrea Tetzlaff, Publisher of Mainebiz
2026-07-08 11:30 | Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Join us for an engaging Leadership Luncheon with special guest Andrea Tetzlaff of Mainebiz, one of Maine’s leading voices in business news and economic insight.
Andrea brings a front-row perspective on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Maine’s business landscape. From emerging industries to workforce development and regional growth, she will share valuable insights into what’s driving success across our state — and what it means for our local business community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain timely perspective from a trusted leader in Maine’s business community.

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Ribbon Cutting: Eleve Movement Collective
2026-07-08 15:00 | Eleve Movement Collective, 149 Silver Street, Waterville
Wednesday, July 8
at 3:00 p.m.
to celebrate with
Eleve Movement Collective
149 Silver Street, Waterville
Proud Sponsors of our 2026 Ribbon Cuttings:

Steve Earle – Solo & Acoustic
2026-07-08 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, July 8 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.
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. His 1988 hit "Copperhead Road" was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve’s newest album, Alone Again (Live), released in 2024.
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The High Kings
2026-07-09 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Rocky Road Tour

Date: Thursday, July 9 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.

As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality.
Following a record-breaking 2024, the band are showing no signs of slowing down. Their momentum continued in 2025 with a string of sold-out U.S. tour dates, culminating in a headline performance at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles. But it was their inclusion on the Oscar-winning soundtrack of Sinners—starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler—that marked a defining moment in their global recognition. The film’s soundtrack was curated by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer, Black Panther), a long-time admirer of The High Kings’ distinctive vocal blend and musicianship. After attending their sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this year, Göransson selected two tracks—“The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Go Lassie Go”—to feature prominently in the film’s score.

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MIFF
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-20 | Downtown Waterville, Main Street at Common Street, Waterville, ME
Maine International Film Festival
July 10-19, 2026
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Hand-Building 1
2026-07-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Dates: Fridays, July 10–August 14 at 5:30–8pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Join Pam Wilcox for this fun, beginner-friendly hand-building class. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay, from slipping and scoring to various glazing techniques, and will learn how to safely use equipment in the studio. Open studio hours are available outside of class.
Age: Adults and teens 16+
Limit: 10 participants
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Waterville Rocks!
2026-07-10 19:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House present Waterville Rocks! Waterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. In the case of rain, the show will be held inside the Waterville Opera House.
2026 season lineup:

July 10 – The Shizzle
July 24 – The Brothers Comatose
July 31 – Sparks the Rescue
August 7 – Zepparella

Beer garden and food truck opens at 6:00 p.m.; music starts at 7:00 p.m. each night.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks! Join us at each concert for a fun and free art-making activity!
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Opening Reception for what could have been, what is, what could be
2026-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Ticonic Gallery, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Please join us for the opening reception of Verónica Pérez’s exhibition what could have been, what is, what could be. The reception will take place in conjunction with the Maine International Film Festival.
In this world, there exist voices that we long to hear, echoing love and loss. These concepts intertwine with our history, forming braiding circles of memories. This exhibition, through community workshops called braiding circles, artist Verónica Pérez uplifts the values of remembering, honoring, and preserving stories through sculptures made from hair and other materials.
These communities drew from every corner of their dreams, memories, and emotions to capture what could have been, what is, and what could be.
This exhibit runs July 1 – August 24. The gallery is open Wed. – Mon., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays and federal holidays.

Happiness Is a Warm Extruder
2026-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Date: Sunday, July 12 at 10am—4pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Hayne Bayless will lead this workshop where we'll explore extruding and slab techniques as we consider making a number of functional stoneware forms. Our approach will be mindful of letting these processes show in the work; if we keep out of clay’s way, it can reveal its essence, and the results will be fresh and lively. We’ll use unconventional forming methods and unusual approaches to surface decoration, including stencils, stretched slabs, and slip inlay. Myths will be busted and secrets revealed.
Hayne is a studio potter in Ivoryton, Connecticut. He abandoned throwing early on, lured by the freedom of hand-building. Other than lessons from a potter in Tokyo when he was 19, and later a handful of workshops, he managed to avoid any formal instruction in ceramics. He sells work through galleries and at craft shows, and has won the top awards at the Smithsonian Craft Show and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. In the studio he likes to keep in mind the words of sculptor Constantin Brancusi: "Each material has its own life ... we must not try to make materials speak our language, we must go with them to the point where others will understand their language.”
Age: Adults 18+
Limit: 10 participants
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Linda Cotter Summer Event: Ikawa
2026-07-12 13:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
The Mid-Maine Global Forum is thrilled to announce details about our annual Linda Cotter Summer Event. This year, we will be sponsoring a film at the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) for our members and for the community to enjoy free of charge.
Ikawa
The film tells the story of the connection between Maine and Rwanda through coffee and is the creative outcome of a collaboration between film makers, students, and locals in both places.
You can learn more about the film by checking out coverage from Maine Public Radio and WABI, exploring how the film was made and the story behind it.
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Following the premiere of the short film, there will be a Q&A with the student filmmakers, Mike Perreault (Director of MIFF and the Maine Film Center), and David Boardman (Mass Media Communications instructor for the Mid-Maine Technical Center), and a reception featuring Rwandan food for all to enjoy.
The film and reception are free and open to the public. Please share this information far and wide and plan to join us! We will be sharing more information over the summer about the film and how to reserve your seat for the premiere.
To reserve your FREE tickets:

Visit the MIFF Program Page
Type “Ikawa” in the search box
Click on the film box, and then “select a showing” in the upper right corner
Click on the “Sun July 12th, 1pm” showing (the only option)
Click “order tickets” in the upper right corner
If you don’t already have an account, you will need to enter an email and password before reserving your free tickets (which will be sent directly to your email address!)

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Film Workshop: Animating with Clay
2026-07-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Step into the charming world of clay animation! In this hands-on, two-day workshop, we will explore the art of bringing stories to life through stop-motion filmmaking. You will learn the foundational principles of animation, including movement, timing, staging, and visual storytelling, while working with clay to create expressive animated scenes. Throughout the workshop, you will gain practical experience building armatures, constructing miniature sets, and capturing frame-by-frame animation to create dynamic animated performances.
Participants will work collaboratively in teams to produce their own original clay animation short film. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this class welcomes all backgrounds and experience levels — just bring your imagination!
Class runs Wednesday, July 15 + Thursday, July 16, 9:00 – 3:00.
For ages 16+. Limited to 10 students.
Cost: $121. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Federal Funding Summit
2026-07-16 08:00 - 15:00 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
