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4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.
Weigh-in will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center in Waterville. No entries will be accepted after 5:00 Tickets are on sale now at the Muskie Center reception desk or online. Tickets cost $3 for 1 , $5 for 2, and $10 for 5. You can enter one fish for each […]
Chase away those winter blues! Come to the Waterville Public Library’s semi-annual book sale! Our prices are still incredibly low, and we have a large selection of books of all genres, as well as magazines, CDs, and DVDs! When: Monday, February 29 (it’s a Leap Year!) to Saturday, March 12 from open to close. It now runs two weeks, right from the get-go! Where: The Fireplace Room, […]
Jack Calcut from Oberlin College, will discuss visual proofs. Visualization is fundamental to mathematics. The late Fields Medalist Bill Thurston began practicing visualization every day as a first grader. We will practice our visualization and present several visual proofs in topology and geometry. Important questions arise, including: are visual proofs rigorous? Sponsored by the Department […]
Ari Berman, contributing writer, The Nation magazine, and investigative journalism fellow at The Nation Institute, charts both the transformation of American democracy under the Voting Rights Amendment and the counterrevolution that has sought to limit voting rights. The act enfranchised millions of Americans and is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of the civil rights movement. And yet, […]
Professor of art history at James Madison University John Ott will speak on Eadweard Muybridge’s 1887 Animal Locomotion, a series of stop-motion photographs of humans and animals. Ott is the author of Manufacturing the Modern Patron in Victorian California: Cultural Philanthropy, Industrial Capital, and Social Authority (2014) and has published essays on art auctions, combat artists, comic books, and motoring […]
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet Rwandan director Kivu Ruhorahoza after the screening of his well-acclaimed film Things of the Aimless Wanderer, which was presented at the Sundance Film Festival. To be absolutely mesmerized by a film, totally transfixed, is a rare happening in cinema, but should be the norm, right? Ruhorahoza’s Things Of The Aimless […]
The oeuvre of the Taos Society of Artists, an organization of Eastern transplants who painted the peoples and landscapes of the American Southwest during the early 20th century, has long been regarded as authentic glimpses into the lives of Pueblo communities untouched by modernity. Professor of art history at James Madison University John Ott will […]
Now more than 70 years in the past, the Holocaust is the defining event in Jewish-American life. The survivors are dying, taking with them their memories and lived experiences of genocide. The personal testimony of these witnesses, which has been authoritative for American Jews’ understanding of the Holocaust, is running out. Artists, writers, and filmmakers have […]
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a 20-hour facilitator training for their grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place, starting Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The training dates will be Saturdays, March 5 and 12, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, March 2, 9 and 16, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Those who complete the training are […]
This workshop will give you the answers to basic questions such as: What is Medicare? When and where do I sign up? What services are covered? What is the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit? What is the cost for Medicare? What is Medicare Supplemental Insurance? And more… Suggested Donation: $15. Pre-registration is required. Call 873-4745 to […]
Learn to use TinkerCAD, a free, web-based design program to create a 3D object that’s uniquely yours. Several lucky attendees will win a free printout of their design from the Library’s Cube 3D printers! The event is free and open to people ages 7-17, but space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Children’s Department […]
American painter Susan Jane Walp studied at the NY Studio School, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, and the M.F.A. program at Brooklyn College. Her solo exhibitions include those at Hackett-Freedman Gallery, San Francisco; Fischbach Gallery, NYC; ISA Gallery, Monte Castello di Vibio, Italy; and Tibor De Nagy Gallery, NYC, where she’s currently represented. Walp […]
Danish journalist and writer Hans Lucht is an anthropologist at the University of Copenhagen and author of Darkness Before Daybreak, which won the Elliot P. Skinner Book Award from the Association of Africanist Anthropology.
Crazy About Tiffany’s peels back the velvet curtain and steps into the dream-catching world of Tiffany & Co. with unprecedented access and intrigue. From past to present, behind the scenes and in the spotlight, this film captures how a small but uncompromising New York jeweler has woven itself into the fabric of the world. Whether it’s […]
Professor Jens Ludwig, University of Chicago, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of using machine learning tools to help address what we call prediction policy problems. We show that the use of algorithmic predictions of risk to inform release decisions create the opportunity to simultaneously reduce crime, reduce jail populations, and reduce racial disparities within the […]
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3, when the Waterville Police Department will play the Waterville Fire Department in the annual “Battle of the Badges” basketball game. This is always a fun event! Tickets are just $4 for teens, 'tweens, and adults and free for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased at the South […]
Through the ages the invention of new optical devices has shaped human perceptions of reality and redefined the physical as well as metaphysical boundaries of the world in which we live. Ori Gersht will contextualize his own practice in relation to technology, history, and art history, weaving between the personal and the general. He will […]
Immigration to Maine has been part of the American narrative for past few centuries. America, as a nation of immigrants, has historically, with a few exceptions, welcomed the world’s persecuted by offering them safety and a chance to start a new life. Maine’s recent immigrants, most of them refugees fleeing wars, religious and political persecution, […]
Raise your glass to a NEW kind of night out! Paint Nite® invites you to create your own unique piece of art, guided by a professional artist and party host. You'll spend two hours painting, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There's no experience necessary and we'll provide all the supplies, so you don't have […]
In 1962 the master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and a young French New Wave upstart François Truffaut locked themselves away in Hollywood for a week to excavate the secrets behind the mise-en-scène in cinema. Based on the original recordings of this meeting — used to produce the mythical book Hitchcock/Truffaut — this film illustrates the greatest […]
Join us for our spring community day with tours of the Robert Adams: Turning Back exhibition. Art workshops and refreshments will be provided. Begun in response to the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Turning Back, an exhibition of 164 photographs by acclaimed photographer Robert Adams, will be on display at the Colby Museum […]
Join Maine Author Liza Gardner Walsh and Maine Illustrator Hazel Mitchell for a special event featuring their newest book, Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows? This is an all ages event, featuring the author and illlustrator reading from and talking about their book. There will be a fairy-related art activity as well! Copies of the book […]
The Metropolitan Opera stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Kaufmann is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France […]
With Janna Hymes, guest conductor, the Colby Symphony Orchestra will perform three staples of uniquely Russian classical music: from Mikhail Glinka, the early 19th-century father of the Russian orchestral style, his famous and rousing opera overture Ruslan and Lyudmilla; from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the late-19th-century romantic and master melodist, his Symphony No. 2, The Little Russian; and from […]
Music: Frédéric Chopin Choreography: John Neumeier A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life. The Bolshoi Ballet breathes new […]
“Family-to-Family” is a free, evidence-based, 12-week educational course for family members and friends of people living with mental illness. The course covers basic information about mental illnesses, such as mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other major mental illnesses. Additional topics include coping skills, such […]
Please join Snow Pond Arts Academy, Maine’s first public performing arts charter high school, for an open house and information session in Alumni Hall. Snow Pond Arts Academy is tuition free and open to all Maine students entering the 9th or 10th grade in the fall of 2016. Open House Dates: Thursday, February 25, at […]
Volume 20 of PechaKucha will be held on Apr. 9, 2016 at the Hathaway Creative Center and proposals are due by Mar 8, 2016. Click for more details.
Dan Wasserman will show and discuss his cartoons from the current and past election campaigns. He will be joined by his images of all your favorite political characters, from Bernie and Hillary, to Jeb! and the Donald. Dan will discuss the role of satire in a democracy, his sources for cartoon ideas, conflicts with editors […]
Reginald Dwayne Betts will graduate from Yale Law School in May. This is a far cry away from May of 1997, when a sixteen-year-old Dwayne was sentenced to nine years in prison for carjacking. He knows the criminal justice system from both ends of the spectrum and describes his chosen field as “the business of […]
Author and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts will read from his latest book, Bastards of the Reagan Era, which examines the war on drugs while challenging popular conceptions about its ending and its impact on the black community. Currently a student at Yale Law School, Betts once served nine years in prison for carjacking. A Q&A […]
Networking and more importantly building relational capital is not about shaking more hands or collecting more business cards; it’s about developing relationships that make others want to help you and your business. Jason Buchannan of Colonial Danforth Consulting will teach you how to maximize your networking and get the most out of chamber events and […]
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, each session covers the same information; one may attend more than one. Register for a workshop online or by calling 1-800-281-3703.
The staff of Senator Angus S. King, Jr. will hold constituent hours to hear your concerns. For more information, call 1-800-432-1599. Location: Fireplace Room, 1st Floor, Waterville Public Library.
These events have been formed to enhance communication and relationships between business leaders and their local, state, and federal elected officials. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine provided. This event will be held at KVCC, Hinckley Campus, at the new agricultural building. Use the Green Road entrance.
The reception will take place in the cafeteria and auditorium. Every year, Waterville High School students participate in some of the best band, chorus, drama, and strings productions in Central Maine. At the heart of these critical academic endeavors is the auditorium. But it isn't just for theater or music; nearly every student at WSHS […]
Morton Feldman (1926-1987) was a central figure in the so-called New York School of American painters and musicians of the 1940s-70s. Colby faculty members Ursula Reidel (German, retired) and Steven Nuss (music), and pianist Nathan Trivers ’17, present a performance and discussion of Feldman’s last work for piano and suggest that his Palais de Mari is […]
John Della Volpe, is director of polling at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University. Each semester, he leads a public opinion survey group of students who develop, field and report on the attitudes of young Americans (Millennial Generation) toward politics and public service. Since 2000, the IOP survey has tracked pre- and post-9/11 attitudes; […]
Youth Art Month is a celebration of visual art from our youngest community members. Art selected by art teachers from local schools will be on display at Common Street Arts throughout the month of March.
Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. This band of talented musicians was drawn together by their love of Beatles music and the desire to keep the music alive, bringing it to a whole new generation of Beatles […]
Following a sell-out run at London’s Royal Court Theatre, Olivier and Academy Award® winner Martin McDonagh (The Pillowman, The Cripple of Inishmaan, In Bruges) returns to the West End with Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play Hangmen, broadcast live to cinemas by National Theatre Live. In his small pub in the […]
Delicious Soups, Chowders, Chili, Casseroles, Breads, and Desserts Benefit for the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter Cost: $8 for adults and older children, $4 for children 4-8, free for children 3 and under. Snow Date: March 13
American tackle football was imported to Israel in the late 1980s by foreign-born Israelis who missed the sports passion of their youth. Players persevered with woefully inadequate facilities and an indifferent public until New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft sponsored the Israeli Football League and funded a stadium. In a country where religious and ethnic […]
Music: Aram Kachaturian Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich’s Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s […]
Professor Jim Fleming will give very short remarks about shooting chickens out of a cannon, building an artificial volcano, nuking the north pole, and his new book, Inventing Atmospheric Science, just published by the M.I.T. Press. Jim Fleming is Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Colby College. He also serves as series editor for […]
Join the Choir of St. Mark's Church along with choir members and clergy from area churches for a program that includes the music of Bach, Mozart, Roberton, Victoria, Scheidt, and Stainer.
In the East End of London the neighborhood Jewish bakery is losing business. Run single-handedly by Nat, a widowed Old World perfectionist, played by Jonathan Pryce (Game of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean), his aging clientele is losing interest and his family is losing patience. To keep the business afloat, Nat hires Ayyash (a.k.a. Shaun), […]
Howard Hawks’ epic yet intimate 1948 western is at once “classic” and “revisionist,” pitting John Wayne’s so-determined-he’s-tyrannical settler against his much more humane “adopted son” Montgomery Clift as they launch an insane cattle drive that will either make or break a lifetime of work on the frontier. Howard Hawks’ amazing western is quite unlike those […]
A fundraiser dinner for area robotics teams is being held at The Red Barn in Augusta.The restaurant will donate a portion of the profits to be shared by Hall-Dale High School's REM Delta Prime Robotics team and Gardiner's Iron Tigers robotics team. Both robotics teams are members of the FIRST Robotics Competition, an international high […]
Fees and registration deadlines, along with rules for the summer season, will be discussed. If you are interested in putting together a team, make sure to attend this meeting.
Former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell will recount some of his most compelling and enlightening stories from his recently released book, The Negotiator, including his instrumental work on clean air and water legislation, the Iran-Contra hearings, and healthcare reform, as well as life after the Senate, from leading the successful Northern Ireland peace process to […]
A candid exposure of the Six Day War as told by the soldiers who fought in it. On June 5, 1967, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan threatened Israel’s annihilation. Days later, Israel had conquered Gaza, Sinai, and the West Bank. But behind the euphoria were other voices. In the days following the war, renowned author Amos […]
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Mariola Alvarez and artist Peter Soriano discuss Soriano’s Permanent Maintenance wall drawings. Cosponsored by the Department of Art and the Colby Museum of Art.
Join the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours! Held on the third or fourth Wednesday of each month, these events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and […]
Dr. Victoria Rogers will explore the relationship between weight, health, and obesity and how environmental factors can influence all three. Over the last four decades, obesity rates have tripled for children and adults. Over the same time period our environment as changed—less green space, more concrete, less small farms, more mega food producers, less physical activity […]
Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us to hear more about the program and to start the application process. Call to register. Location: […]
Maine is one of the most car dependent states in the country. With about 1.1 Million cars, and an average cost of $8700 per year according to AAA, our total spending on cars is around $10 Billion per year! This wouldn't be so bad if we made some of the cars here, or if we […]
A no-nonsense history teacher at a rough high school on the outskirts of Paris is determined to give her underprivileged pupils the best possible education. She proposes a unique assignment to her multi-cultural class: a national competition on the theme of “Children Under the Nazi Regime.” These troubled, rebellious teens resist the project, challenging its […]
Over 75% of KVCC students meet federal low-income guidelines, although the majority of KVCC students receive financial aid, the burden of unmet financial need is staggering. Funds raised through the Gala make a true difference in empowering a student to persist in their studies and achieve their academic and career aspirations in a high quality learning […]
What is Lovers & Monsters? Lovers & Monsters is a new cabaret show concept that mixes story with projected motion picture media, and a mixture of original music and beloved classics. Show Synopsis: What is hidden in the shadows? Away from the spotlight what will I find when I leave the glittering lights? Is what […]
Welcome Address by Dick Thomas Featured Speakers: Kevin Bright, Colby College Sustainability Coordinator,“Colby College's Energy Management Strategy and Progress to Date” Dan Dixon, Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine,"Regional Climate Change: What Can We Expect in Maine?" Free and open to the public.
KMS offers preschool, kindergarten and elementary programs, now through sixth grade! New registrations for 2015-16 will be accepted beginning on March 19. All are welcome to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn more about the Montessori approach to early childhood and elementary education.
The synopsis of the Pakistani submission for the 2015 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar states: “In the mountains of Pakistan, a mother and her ten-year-old daughter flee their home on the eve of the girl’s arranged marriage to a tribal leader. A deadly hunt for them begins.” Dukhtar (“Daughter”) is the first feature film from […]
The spring equinox is on March 20 this year, but it often does not look like spring to us here in the northern latitudes! But there are signs of spring everywhere we look if we know some of nature’s secrets. Take a walk with us and learn a few of the amazing species ready to […]
Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind. With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into […]
Join us for a fun afternoon. You will create your "masterpiece", while socializing and enjoying light refreshments. Everything is supplied for you, just come and enjoy the afternoon. You do not need to be an artist to participate and it's fun for all ages. Tickets are on sale for $36. Please register today and be […]
Come join in the fun! Free admission for LET’S GO! Family Fun Series participants; bring your Family Fun Passport to have it stamped or register to receive a passport at the event and after participating in 3 or more Family Fun events be entered for a chance to win a $500 L.L. Bean gift card! […]
Former Maine sheriff’s deputy Juston McKinney, who has multiple Tonight Show appearances and two Comedy Central Specials, takes the stage to share jokes and stories about living and patrolling the woods of Maine. Juston grew up on the border of Maine and New Hampshire. After earning an associates degree from the very prestigious Southern Maine Community […]
Each Lent, the church hosts organists from the Waterville area for a series of Sunday afternoon concerts. This year's line-up is: February 14: Anna Beth Rynders, First Congregational Church, Waterville February 21: Sharon Saunders, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, Waterville February 28: Ed Larson, Penney Memorial Baptist Church, Augusta (retired) March 6: Howard “Budge" Whalen, […]
A talk by Scott Holst, a Waterville firefighter, who has written and published a book about the history of firefighting in Waterville. Sponsored by the Maine Genealogical Society, Taconnett Falls Chapter. For more information, call 465-9471 (Fred) or 465-7458 (Kay) or write to taconnettfalls11@yahoo.com.
Winthrop-raised Director/Producer Darcy Dennett introduces the Maine premiere of her film! The Champions is an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of former Atlanta Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and the organizations who risked everything to save them, despite pressure from PETA and The Humane Society of the United […]
Join Healthy Northern Kennebec, Hannaford, and Inland Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Jennifer Migliori, for a free, self-guided tour and practice skills like reading and comparing food labels, identifying whole grains, and shopping on a budget! Get a free $10 Hannaford gift-card, reusable grocery bag, tasty recipes and simple tips on buying healthy, low-cost foods. Come anytime […]
Are you ready to make a lifestyle change? Enroll in a highly effective lifestyle change program today and meet weekly with a trained lifestyle coach and a peer support for FREE! You will learn creative ways to eat healthier and become more active; how to make your habits healthier and get long-term support you need […]
Now entering its 26th year, the Maine Open Juried Art Show attracts over 90 artists representing over 50 Maine communities in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and other media. The show seeks to provide a venue for artists to display their work, inspire artistic excellence, and showcase Waterville as a hub […]
Guest speaker: Clare Bates Congdon, on “A.I. and Gaming” “… Computer Chess, Andrew Bujalski’s peculiar and sneakily brilliant film… takes place in 1980 at an annual gathering where teams of nerds compete to see which of their programs can do better against a human chess player….Mr. Bujalski, 36, previously known as a wry, deadpan observer […]
Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 50-plus have never looked back since they got their first driver's license, but even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. By taking a driver safety course you'll learn the […]
Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time. For kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen. Bring your own favorite […]
This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, each session covers the same information; one may attend more than one. Register for a workshop online or by calling 1-800-281-3703.
Based on the multi-award winning book written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated by Matthew Faulkner, ArtsPower’s musical tells the funny and poignant story of a young boy who doesn’t want to eat his peas. When a crafty monster appears underneath his kitchen table, the boy is ready to make a deal with the monster. If […]
More than 140 exhibitors and 2,000 attendees are expected at the Business to Business Showcase sponsored by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Billed as the premier trade show in the area, the showcase allows attendees to network, meet business owners, and learn which businesses offer internship opportunities.
Join us for breakfast at Big G’s in Winslow and then on to Bacon Farm in Sidney to watch as the sugaring process takes place. Sample maple treats and buy some maple products if you wish. Transportation costs $6, and everyone pays for his or her own breakfast. Pre-register by calling or stopping by the […]
For children from Toddler to grade 2. Special prizes will be awarded to some lucky winners!
Join ReVision Energy and our friends from Pika Energy to learn more about new solar options, including Pika inverters, storage technology and the growing number of solar farms in Maine, as well as a policy update on the future of solar in our state. For more information, call Jennifer at 589-4171 or send email to […]
Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages 3-7 will be able to hunt for eggs (10,000 of them) filled with candy and toys in the parking lot at Head of Falls. Don’t miss your chance to meet the Easter Bunny! The Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 10:00 am. Please […]
Come by to tour the museum and learn the historic parts of the museum from the story of how it started, the architect and the collectors. Great tour for adults or college groups!
Judy MacKenzie, RN, MaineGeneral's women's health navigator, leads monthly talks on timely women's topics. This month's topic is safe relationships, facilitated by Nan Bell of the Family Violence Project. These talks are free sessions. You do not need to sign up in advance.
Rabbi Alan Lucas will discuss tattoos, which have become enormously popular. According to popular lore, people with tattoos can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery. Why was Judaism against tattoos, and are those concerns relevant today? Rabbi Lucas wrote a position paper on tattoos and body piercing for the Conservative Movement’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards. […]
Eric Barthold ’12, facilitator and speaker of Man Up and Open Up, explains how and why he conducts facilitated discussions with male athletes, as well as what we can learn about masculinity and sexual violence on college campuses from similar peer-to-peer discussions. Talking openly with boys about masculinity and sexual assault deviates from what we […]
We are holding a public hearing to seek input on our 2016 - 2020 Area Plan. These hearings provide an opportunity for public comment and all interested persons are encouraged to voice their opinions. An advanced draft plan can be reviewed on our website between March 15 and April 9, 2016 or you may pick […]
Inscribed steatite seals are among the most distinctive artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900 BCE). Though these seals were often thought to be highly standardized, recent research has revealed that they are actually highly diverse in style and production techniques. In this lecture, Gregg Jamison will present results of ethnoarchaeological research he conducted with modern […]
Richard Ford, born in Jackson, Miss., is the author of eleven books of fiction, including The Sportswriter, Independence Day, Canada, and Let Me Be Frank With You, and the short story collections Rock Springs and A Multitude of Sins. He’s won a Pulitzer Prize, a Carnegie Gold Medal for Fiction, the PEN-Faulkner Award, and the […]
Sean Mahoney, executive vice president, director of programs, and director of Conservation Law Foundation’s Maine Advocacy Center, discusses the Antiquities Act. Writer Wallace Stegner called National Parks the “best idea ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” The National Park Service celebrates its centennial this year but […]
Ben Neal, visiting assistant professor in environmental studies, will discuss the Seaview Survey and the coral reef ecosystem sensing in a time of global change. Lunch at 11:30, program at noon.
Summit Natural Gas of Maine invites you to join us for an informational meeting to discuss our 2016 proposed build in the Town of Waterville and learn about our new and exciting promotions that can save you as much as $4,000 off the cost of converting your primary heating system to natural gas. Food and […]
In this free, legal seminar, elder law attorney John Nale will speak on these subjects and answer your questions. Advance registration is preferred.
The Mid-Maine Chamber's Leading Women's Luncheon is a quarterly series of women speakers presenting their path to success and their struggles along the way. Men and women are welcome. Cost is $20 for Chamber members who register in advance, $25 for members who register at the door, and $25 for general admission. Registration includes a […]
NEW! Living Well with Diabetes is for adults with type 2 diabetes. Topics specific to this workshop include techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress and emotional concerns. This free workshop is for anyone who has diabetes or is a support person for someone with diabetes. The workshop gives tips […]
The next session of Hope’s Place will be held on Thursday nights, beginning March 31, and continuing through May 12. Group meetings begin at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm. Hope’s Place is located at 302 Main Street, next door to the Hospice Community Center of Waterville. The mission of Hope’s Place is to […]
Paul Gorski, cofounder of EdChange and associate professor of integrative studies at George Mason University, will discuss how poverty impacts opportunity in today's education system. In addition to his work in poverty and educational opportunity, he also writes about social justice education and social justice activist sustainability.
Join faculty from various departments for short talks on the intersections between their teaching and the Museum collection. Organized by the Museum’s Student Advisory Board.
Let the stress from work melt away while we create this beautiful painting. Bring your besties, family, or your honey and make it a night to remember! We always have a blast and make memories to last. Paint Nite is always stress free, fun, creative, and judgment free! We always encourage you to add your […]
Varieties of Textual Experience is a one-day symposium with scholars from across the humanities to discuss the role of the material text in their research and scholarly practice. Papers will cover a wide range of topics and we will include Colby faculty scholars Anita Savo (Spanish), Ben Lisle (American Studies), and Sarah Watkins (History). The […]
Rustic Overtones is a seven piece rock band from Portland Maine that boasts a discography spanning 20 years. The bands unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the 60's and 70's. Best known for their energetic live shows and perceptual songwriting, they have collaborated […]
Women of all ages are invited to attend this 19th annual free event. Inland and dozens of local organizations collaborate to offer free health screenings, interactive exhibits with wellness information and resources, interactive cooking and exercise demonstrations, spa samples, gifts and door prizes. Inland’s nutrition partner, Hannaford Supermarkets will serve up some delicious food samples […]
A scavenger hunt at the Museum is followed by an egg-decorating workshop in the Mirken Education Center.
Colby Wind Ensemble, Eric Thomas, conductor A composer's inspiration can come from anything or anywhere: baseball (Carolyn Bremer's Early Light),ribbons and word substitution (Joan Tower's Fascinating Ribbons), the ferocity of nature (Percy Grainger's Hill Songs 1 and 2), Genghis Khan (Julie Giroux's Khan), devotional paintings (William Revelli's Trittico) it's clear that a composer's inspiration can […]