Arguably Shakespeare's most fun and funniest play, A Midsummer Night's Dream has all the ingredients for first-class comedy:  a love quadrangle, a troop of well-intentioned but hopelessly amateur actors, and a forest full of fairies who wield magical mischief with hilarious results.  Colby Theater and Dance Teaching Artist, Bess Welden, will adapt and direct a […]

Join Nale Law Offices and learn what probate is, how you end up there, what is required, how long it takes, how expensive it is and so much more, including ways to avoid probate court. There will be time for questions and answers following the seminar. Please call to register.

Our keynote speaker will be Mike Stoddard of Efficiency Maine. Mike will be speaking of the cost savings one can realize by taking advantage of Efficiency Maine Trust programs. Currently there are new incentives for both businesses and home owners. Additionally he will be highlighting what Efficiency Maine Trust is doing to track the real […]

The Longest Distance unveils two faces of the same country, Venezuela — a violent and chaotic city and a corner of paradise within the most ancient mountains on the planet. It shows two people in contrasting moments of their lives.  Alike as reckless travelers, a grief-stricken child sets out alone through an entire country seeking […]

Explore the penguins of the museum and discover why penguins captivate us! Learn about why most of the penguins of the world are now endangered.

The magnetic tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece, in the Met’s wild, kaleidoscopic production. Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley, and Christine Rice sing the three heroines—each an idealized embodiment of some aspect of Hoffmann’s desire. Thomas Hampson portrays the shadowy Four Villains, and Yves […]

Explore outdoors with snow shoes to view the great amounts of animal traffic suddenly apparent in the tracks in the snow. Learn a few tips on what to look for around your home. We will have some extra snow shoes on hand for visitors. If you are bringing a large group, please call ahead.

Come take your photo with Gertrude the Groundhog and find out her prediction for the coming winter days!

The Waterville Farmers' Market is a chance to obtain some of Maine's freshest and most delicious seasonal veggies, meats, milk and cheese, and baked goods. During the winter, the market will be held indoors in The Center from 2:00 to 4:00, on the first and third Thursdays of each month, except on New Year's Day. […]

We will have one of the finest entertainers in Maine, Martin Swinger, to brighten up your winter blues and put a smile on your pale, sun-starved faces.  Martin is an up-tempo, cheerful, and funny Maine singer-songwriter who knows how to bring a bit of summer to a wintry time of year.  Following Martin's performance, we'll […]

A fresh 26-year-old singer-songwriter with big dreams and an ever-expanding fanbase, artist Jamie Kent's future as a performer looks quite promising. Drawing on influences from modern artists like Ray Lamontagne and Amos Lee as well as paying tribute to classic greats like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, Kent's perfectly mellifluous tunes are roll-the-windows-down, soak-up-some-sun kind […]

On the Way to School is about young people who live in all four corners of the planet and yet share a thirst for knowledge. Almost instinctively they know that their well being — indeed their survival — depend on knowledge and education. From the dangerous savannahs of Kenya to the winding trails of the […]

The Bayside Trio will present an exciting and eclectic program of modern chamber works, including the premiere of Telos Regained by Colby's own Associate Professor of Music Jonathan Hallstrom. Other works will include Paul Schoenfield's klezmer-inspired Three Bagatelles and Chen Yi's exquisitely delicate Night Thoughts.

Music: Piotr Tchaikovsky Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich At the palace, the royal family and their guests are gathered for Prince Siegfried's birthday celebrations. In a majestic ceremony, Siegfried is made a knight; young girls try to attract his attention, as he must choose a wife during the ball. Overcome by the sudden awareness […]

Twenty hiring employers are expected to participate. Job seekers should come dressed for success. Copies of resumes and/or business cards are highly recommended. Job seekers do not need to register for the job fair. This event is free and open to the public. Participating employers: Arcadia New England Assistance Plus BONNEY Staffing Care & Comfort EMHS […]

Could you use a boost in your job search? Attend this workshop and learn about strategies and resources to find a job, including use of the internet and networking. Share resume and interview tips. Create your own job search plan. Provided by Women, Work, & Community, this class is open to men and women of […]

On the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale (Iolanta) followed by an erotic psychological thriller (Duke Bluebeard’s Castle). Netrebko stars as the beautiful blind girl who experiences love for […]

A poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone.  The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery.  In this stunning phenomenon that has swept the nation, Eve Ensler gives us real women's stories of intimacy, vulnerability, and sexual self-discovery. Tickets: $20 Orchestra, $18 1st Balcony, […]

“This majestic, French-made film wishes viewers a ‘latcho drom’ — a safe journey — as it follows the roots of the Rom, traveling people better known as Gypsies. Stunning and evocative, it transcends language and culture, bringing together the best elements of National Geographic-style documentary and music video in a kind of anthropological MTV. Using […]

Dan Harris '93 is co-anchor of ABC's Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America. His New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self Help That Actually Works -- A True Story, chronicles his career journey and his struggle […]

Rising red curves, glowing red globes and red bars belong to the well-established graphic repertoire of climate research. Climate pictures today should be called political images.  They not only have become an important vehicle to transport  findings of climate research to policy makers, stakeholders and the public; often they are used as instruments in the […]

The Maine Department of Labor's CareerCenters have many resources to offer job seekers and employers. The MDOL CareerCenter’s primary focus is to help facilitate, educate, prepare, and connect those seeking employment with employers needing “job-ready employees”. This two hour orientation of MDOL CareerCenter Services will provide an overview of all available programs and resources that […]

The Waterville Farmers' Market is a chance to obtain some of Maine's freshest and most delicious seasonal veggies, meats, milk and cheese, and baked goods. During the winter, the market will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month, except on New Year's Day. Upcoming dates are March 5 and March 19.

Musical Offering brings together Boston-area musicians who share a love of performing late-18th-century chamber music — from the last throes of the High Baroque through the wildly emotional gallant period leading up to Mozart.

This 17th annual ice fishing derby benefits Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels and other programs to keep seniors and adults with disabilities safe, healthy, and independent in their homes. Each year the need for Meals on Wheels continues to grow. Last year we cooked, prepared, and delivered more than 200,000 nutritious meals to seniors who […]