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National Theatre’s Frankenstein

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Back by popular demand! National Theatre Live's 2011 broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas as part of the National Theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations. Frankenstein enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Oscar-winner Danny […]

Carmen

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Richard Eyre's mesmerizing production of Bizet's steamy melodrama returns with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Aleksandrs Antonenko plays her desperate lover, the soldier Don José, and Ildar Abdrazakov is the swaggering bullfighter, Escamillo, who comes between them. Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the irresistible score, which features one beloved and […]

Kathryn Altman and Michael Murphy Introduce and Discuss Altman

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Kathryn Altman, Robert Altman’s wife, and Michael Murphy, one of the perhaps the greatest of contemporary American directors’ favorite actors, return to Waterville (after lending their luminous presences to MIFF 2013) to introduce and discuss the fabulous new film about him, in which both — particularly Kathryn, who practically narrates! — are prominently featured. Ron […]

Bob Marley

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Maine's own "wicked funny" comedian makes his annual appearance at the Waterville Opera House! Two performances: 7:00 and 9:00 PM.

$24.50

Ani DiFranco

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

After 20 years in the music biz, self-described "Little Folksinger” Ani DiFranco is still technically little, although her influence on fellow musicians, activists, and indie-minded people the world over has been huge. She still proudly identifies as a folksinger, too, but her understanding of that term has always been far more expansive than a bin […]

The Book Club Play

There really were book clubs before Oprah’s. Really. Ana likes everyone to think her life is perfect; from her adoring husband and ideal job, to her greatest passion: Book Club. As hostess, she rules the group with an iron fist in a velvet-cake glove. BUT she does allow everyone to take a turn selecting books […]

Patricia Aho speaking at Leading Women’s Luncheon

Commissioner Patricia Aho is scheduled to speak at the Chamber’s Leading Women’s Luncheon.  Patricia Aho has lead the Department of Environmental Protection since September 2011, previously serving as Deputy Commissioner. As commissioner, she has focused on making improvements to assistance, compliance, and environmental literacy for all members of the regulated community and public. Registration for […]

$20 – $25

Adult Mental Health First Aid

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

Mental Health First Aid is national best-practice, evidenced-based certification course that is 8 hours long and leads to a 3-year certification issued by the National Council on Behavioral Health. It is intended to mirror the idea of regular first aid by empowering individuals with just enough information to respond and help guide someone with a […]

$5

Sunrise Seminar

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Produced during the multi-year period when cinema converted to sound recording, F.W. Murnau’s Sunrise provides remarkable insights into the history of cinema. In this seminar and discussion which follows the film’s screening at the Waterville Opera House, participants will explore silent film cinematography and storytelling, the development of a truly international art cinema, emerging conceptions […]

Free

The Book Club Play

There really were book clubs before Oprah’s. Really. Ana likes everyone to think her life is perfect; from her adoring husband and ideal job, to her greatest passion: Book Club. As hostess, she rules the group with an iron fist in a velvet-cake glove. BUT she does allow everyone to take a turn selecting books […]

Barber of Seville

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

The Met's effervescent production of Rossini's classic comedy—featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera—stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself. Michele Mariotti conducts the vivid and tuneful score. Tickets: $20 Adults, $18 Seniors, […]

Harvest Buffet

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

We will be serving baked beans, casseroles, salads, apple crisp and gingerbread. Proceeds will benefit the church and local charities.

The Pharoah’s Daughter

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Young Englishman Lord Wilson is traveling through Egypt when a powerful storm breaks out. He is forced to take shelter in the nearest pyramid, where the daughter of one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs lies entombed. Lord Wilson falls asleep and begins to dream that the princess has come to life. The plot of this […]

Mrs. Santa’s Workshop

Fun for all...especially kids! Children 8 & under may select an item "to give" from the workshop store. Come warm up before the Parade of Lights! (Workshop will be postponed if Parade of Lights is postponed)

Free

Lights for Life Open House

Celebrate the memory of your loved ones who have died by purchasing a special ornament to be displayed in a place of honor within the Hospice Community Center.  Before the lighting of the Hospice Memorial Healing Garden at 6:15 pm, enjoy delicious refreshments, fellowship and warm hospitality.

Free

Manger Square Christmas Fair

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

Silent auction, baked goods, white elephant items, handmade crafts, & gift items.  Fish chowder and baked beans to go. 10:30 am - 1:00 pm  -  Beef Stew and Chili Luncheon

Free

Winter Craft Fair

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS! Join us for a Winter Craft Fair with quality handmade products at Good Will-Hinckley. All proceeds from booth rentals and food sales benefit our programs! Taking place during our very popular Festival of Trees, the Winter Craft Fair is free to the public and features: Only Maine Made handcrafted items Live Entertainment […]

Free

Festival of Trees

Daily Viewing of the Trees:   Held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day between Saturday December 6th and Saturday, December 13th in Prescott Hall on the Hinckley campus.  The Festival stays open into the evening Wednesday, December 10th and Friday, December 12th. Admission and entertainment is free to the public.

Free

Maine’s Nordic Skiing Heritage

Quarry Road Recreation Area 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME

This fascinating digital slideshow includes more than 100 vintage photos and will cover the history of Nordic Skiing in Maine, from 1870 to the present.  Presented by Scott Andrews, research director of the Ski Museum of Maine.

Free

The Nutcracker

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

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

Central Maine Family Christmas

This is a restaurant-quality meal available to anyone free of charge. This mission of the meal is that no-one spend another Christmas alone. If you would like to donate to offset the cost of the meal, make your checks payable to: Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner Attn: Norman "Ziggy" Lawrence, Jr. PO Box 1621 Waterville, […]

Free

American Art Publication Celebration and Talks

Congratulations to Lauren Lessing, Mirken Curator of Education at the Colby Museum, and Tanya Sheehan, Associate Professor of Art, for the publication of their research articles in the Fall 2014 issue of the Journal of American Art, published by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Lessing's essay, "Theatrical Mayhem in Junius Brutus Stearns's 'Hannah Duston Killing […]

Free

Climate Change Training

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

We would like to invite you to join us for a short training with all the climate change groups in the greater Waterville area (the Colby student group, 350 Central Maine, Citizen’s Climate Lobby, the Sustain Mid Maine Climate Change Public Policy committee, NRCM, Sierra Club) to create a rapid mobilization team for actions.  This […]

La Bayadere

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Presented by:Bolshoi Ballet Music: Ludwig Minkus Libretto: Marius Petipa and Sergei Khudekov Original choreography: Marius Petipa New version: Yuri Grigorovich When the beautiful dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor meet in secret, they swear eternal mutual fidelity. However, the High Brahmin, who is also in love with Nikiya, overhears them. He rushes to reveal their […]

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