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Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
2026-10-02 19:30 (America/New_York) | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Celtic Superstars and power-couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are back on the world stage for the first time since their marriage in 2000.
The early 2000’s saw both Natalie and Donnell busy raising their 7 children (all world class musical talents in their own right), running a fully operational farm, and building a thriving Farmers Market in Lakefield Ontario - all while still playing over 75 shows a year in North America. With most of the children now in their early to late teens, it’s time to spread their wings again and bring their electrifying live performances to audiences everywhere.
Natalie MacMaster's virtuosic skill and effortless charm saw her inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, win 2 JUNO Awards, 19 East Coast Music Awards, and release 3 Gold Albums. Combine that with the energy and incredible stage presence of Donnell Leahy, whose leadership earned his acclaimed Celtic family-band “Leahy” Double-Platinum status, 3 JUNO Awards, and an Academy Award as the subject of the 1985 documentary “The Leahys: Music Most of All” and you have the most exhilarating duo in Celtic Music!
This powerhouse couple have sold out over 1000 shows in North America! Their combined careers have seen them record with a star-studded list of collaborators including Yo-Yo Ma, Micheal McDonald, Allison Krauss, Thomas Dolby, The Rankin Family, Rhiannon Giddens, Johnny Reid, Nickelback, and more. World class performers in their own right, each has found time to tour and perform with some of the biggest names in music including The Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, Don Henley, Béla Fleck and more. Showing no signs of slowing down, Natalie and Donnell keep up a tireless touring schedule and continue to build on their reputations as must-see live performers.
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Floydian Trip: The 'Echoes Through Time' 2026 Tour
2026-10-03 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Saturday, October 3 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.
Floydian Trip: The 'Echoes Through Time' 2026 Tour
Floydian Trip brings the legendary music of Pink Floyd to life in a high-energy journey through every era of the band’s history. From the 1960s psychedelic underground to the massive stadium years of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, the show reconstructs the sound, the shifts, and the deep-cut surprises with obsessive detail.
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
2026-10-07 19:00 - 20:40 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! There will be a 20-minute intermission. Presented by Murray & Peter.
Tickets:$60 - $70
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Runtime:1 hour and 40 minutes including an intermission
Age Recommendations: This performance is not recommended for children under the age of 18.
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
2026-10-08 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, October 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.
For well over a decade, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA has continued to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life. Audiences and critics agree, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world— “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at the ultimate tribute celebration!
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Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
2026-10-09 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 9 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tusk has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart? Is it more than five skilled professionals turned masters of their trade through decades of individual musical study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art? Is it more than their affection and respect for the Fleetwood Mac experience, an entity that continues to endure over 50 years of musical and cultural evolution? Is it more than vocal similarities, common physical traits, or good costumes? To be sure, one does not fare well in the tribute scene without displaying some or all of these characteristics. So what qualities does Tusk possess that can’t be learned, bought, or created simply from a desire to have them? Chemistry. Synergy. Intuition.
The relationship among the five founding members of Tusk has a rich history that goes back more than four decades. Two met while playing Little League baseball. Two others met in middle school band and marched in lockstep through high school. All five have been playing music with one another over the years in various configurations of original bands, jam bands, singer-songwriter circles, and alternative rock groups. Time, trust, and close friendship have cultivated an intimate familiarity with each other’s musical nuances, shaping each performance with such precision that even the slightest variation, virtually imperceptible to all but the five musicians sharing the stage, is met with a wink and a nod, and usually an inside joke. Tusk is more than a band; they are a family.
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Cirque Kalabanté- WOW-World of Words
2026-10-20 19:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language itself! WOW (World of Words) is more than a show — it’s an encounter, a bridge between two worlds.
Imagine a stage where ancestral African wisdom captivates the audience. Separated by a symbolic line, one group shares its knowledge through powerful storytelling, hypnotic songs, and ritual initiation, while the other receives and learns — sometimes with fear, sometimes in resistance.
The exchange begins with the obstacle of spoken language, quickly overtaken by the universal force of gesture, rhythm, and sound. The set and its ropes become a language of their own: double Dutch skipping, bungee straps, and rope-based contortion turn into pathways of communication, pulsing with dialogue. Three guiding figures — Trust (W), Respect (O), and Wisdom (W) lead the journey.
Through acrobatic contact and moments of mutual support, the dividing line fades. Bodies merge, blending tradition with contemporary movement. The finale erupts into a choreography of unity and collective awakening: the journey itself becomes a revelation.
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Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
2026-10-22 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Thursday, October 22 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.
VOYAGE is the world’s premier Journey tribute band, celebrated for their uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound, energy, and passion of one of rock's greatest bands. The band’s attention to detail is unrivaled: blistering guitar solos, lush keyboard arrangements, electrifying stage presence, and stunning harmonies, VOYAGE has earned a reputation as the ultimate homage to Journey's timeless music.
Fronted by vocalist Pedro Espada, whose range and tone rival the iconic Steve Perry, and backed by a lineup of world-class musicians, Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman, who bring every note to life with precision and heart, VOYAGE doesn’t just perform Journey’s greatest hits—they transport audiences back to the height of arena rock glory. From the soaring ballads of "Faithfully" and "Open Arms" to the anthemic energy of "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Separate Ways," every performance is a journey through the soundtrack of a generation.
Their live shows bring the full concert experience that captures the spirit of Journey’s original tours. Fans often say, "If you close your eyes, you’ll swear it’s the real thing—open them, and you’ll believe you’ve traveled back in time."
With 20 years of sold-out shows across the USA and rave reviews from die-hard fans and first-time listeners alike, VOYAGE has solidified its place as the definitive Journey tribute band. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of Journey for the first time, VOYAGE promises a night of unforgettable rock 'n' roll perfection.
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Blind Boys of Alabama present Songs In The Key Of Life
2026-10-23 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, October 23 at 8pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.
The Blind Boys released their latest album, 'Echoes Of The South,’ in August of 2023. It found the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees coming home to Alabama to record in Muscle Shoals. The eleven-song collection is a portrait of perseverance from a group well-versed in overcoming incredible odds - from singing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South to performing for three different American presidents, soundtracking the Civil Rights movement, and helping define modern gospel music as we know it. The album garnered three GRAMMY Award nominations, and won for Best Roots Gospel Album.
That win continued a run of GRAMMY Award nominations from the two previous years. In 2021, the group’s collaborative recording with Béla Fleck, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,’ was tapped in the Best American Roots Performance category. In 2022, they garnered another nod for their collaboration with the band Black Violin on 'The Message’ in the Best Americana Performance category.
In March 2024, the definitive book on the Blind Boys of Alabama, titled Spirit of the Century, was released. It’s an insider history of America’s longest-running group and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. Appearances on The View tv show and other major media outlets followed. After all these years, the Blind Boys show no signs of slowing down!
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Fiddle-icious
2026-10-25 14:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Sunday, October 25 at 2pm
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
Organization: Waterville Opera House
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra, open to all ages, abilities, and instruments. National Heritage Award winning fiddler, Don Roy, founded the group twenty-five years ago and still leads us today! Together we listen, learn, play, and perform traditional tunes, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. Currently we have more than 100 players of fiddle, accordion, mandolin, flute, guitar, banjo, cello, and bass. Join us in making music or by attending one of our concerts. You’re an important part of keeping musical traditions alive.
Tickets:$31
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
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Business Breakfast
2026-11-12 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
MMCC Business Breakfast: Amplifying Your Brand Through Storytelling
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 07:15am - 09:00am
Contact cindy@midmainechamber.com
Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for a Business Breakfast Series presentation:
Amplifying Your Brand Through Storytelling. MaineGeneral Health Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer, Nicole McSweeney, and Dir. of Marketing & Communications, Joy McKenna share how authentic storytelling helps to deepen your connection to customers, inspire loyalty and reinforce your company’s values. Learn about the impact of storytelling and how to find and share stories that can elevate your brand and reputation.
Location: Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., Waterville, ME 04901
Member rate: $28 per person;
Non-member rate: $34 per person

Business Breakfast
2026-12-10 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
MMCC Business Breakfast:
Employee Connections With Non-Profits Enhance Involvement
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 07:15am - 09:00am
Contact: cindy@midmainechamber.com
Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for a Business Breakfast Series presentation:
Employee Connections With Non-Profits Enhance Involvement. Central Maine Power Community Relations Manager, Greg Thompson will share tips on the importance of allowing employees to engage with non-profits. Employee satisfaction is enhanced when your employees feel involved, empowered and productive, often by assisting with non-profit projects and organizations.
Location: Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., Waterville, ME 04901
Member rate: $28 per person;
Non-member rate: $34 per person
