Mary Cappello, author of Life Breaks In will present a reading and book signing at the museum. Mary’s book includes a section about her impressions of visiting the museum and the Charles D. Hubbard dioramas. The book also includes photographs taken in the museum by photographer Rosamond Purcell. The book in part explores the mood […]

Monday Clay: Guided Open Studio Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm July 31-August 28 Monday Clay is for anyone who wants to work on individualized projects and would like additional guidance from an instructor. Whether you would like to get an early start on Christmas presents, learn to throw on the wheel, or experiment with new techniques in […]

We are delighted to announce that the acclaimed naturalist and author, Bernd Heinrich, will joining us for an evening to talk about his life observing the natural world from ravens to owls to bees and much more! Bernd, who has authored more than 20 books, will sign books following his lecture. Sponsored by the Belgrade Lakes Association.

REM is on the move!  We are relocating to 31 Temple Street, just a block from our previous address. Stop by during the Taste of Waterville to check out our new space and find out how this can be YOUR Community Center. We will again be selling the popular "Remmie" (Ice Cream Brownie Sandwiches) during […]

Join us on August 2, 2017 in Downtown Waterville for the Taste of Waterville. This year’s event will feature live entertainment, children’s events, amazing food from our local restaurants, a beer garden with live bands, gymnastics and dance demonstrations and a business vendor section. Every year we close down Main Street and host a family […]

Help raise money for two local non-profits, the Greater Waterville Area Kiwanis and Recycled Shakespeare Company, by letting us take care of your kids for the night of Wednesday, August 2, 5 - 9 pm. Want to enjoy the Taste of Waterville without having to worry about your children? Drop them off at Blue Wave […]

Join weatherman Kevin Mannix and social worker wife Linda Rota, as they talk about their individual experiences with shame and stigma throughout their childhood and adult lives. They share their life experiences, lessons, struggles and feelings of shame and the stigma that results from growing up exposed to alcoholism, severe depression and suicide. In their […]

Create your own masterpiece on a mini canvas in the unique style of one of Maine's own masters, Marsden Hartley! Join us for our free summer art activity series, Art in the Park, every Thursday from 4-6pm. We invite you to experience the joy of art making in a variety of media on Castonquay Square. […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4pm every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. Please visit our website, or call (207 ) 872-5433, to discover which movie we'll be showing! These events are free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. […]

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker turned author, Anne O’Regan, will tell the tale of her journey from the Mexican border all the way north to Canada – all 2,650 miles. Anne will have copies of her book, Tamed, for sale and signing after the lecture.

The Acadia Wind Ensemble is a band consisting of music educators from all across Maine. The group meets once a year to perform advanced repertoire for the band medium. The Acadia Wind Ensemble was created by Manager, Jennifer Fortin and Director, Andrew Forster. This year, we are pleased and excited to bring back Maestro Anthony […]

Combine drawing and your love of animals in this art and science program. With a museum educator, investigate the lives of mammals, and then draw your favorite. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Cinderella, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a Fairy Godmother in this enchanting musical. When Cinderella’s stepsisters try to keep Cinderella from attending the ball, the Fairy Godmother […]

Beans, casseroles, salads, summery desserts and sundae bar. Cost: $8 for adults and teens, $4 for children 5 – 12, free for children 4 and younger.

Please join us to hear Maine's own singer-songwriter, David Mallett. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Join us and help...Stuff the Bus! Monday, August 7th from 10am-2pm Having the school supplies they need can make all the difference between a student having a great start in school and wishing they weren’t there. Join UWMM in making that difference. Last year, the Mid-Maine community donated over 10,000 school supplies and backpacks, valued […]

Join Us for a Night Talking all Things  Technology and Innovation! Central Maine's technology community comes together for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists that share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. *Tech Talk + Exploring Automation: Uses in Our Everyday Lives* Presented by […]

Our Summer Dinner Program Thursday, August 10  6:15 PM Colby College Ambassador Derek Mitchell The Value of American Foreign Policy in Asia and the World The Mid-Maine Global forum is pleased to host Ambassador Derek Mitchell as our guest speaker at our annual summer dinner program.  Ambassador Mitchell is senior advisor to the Asia Program […]

Come to the 46th annual blueberry festival! Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. The blueberries are the legacy of John Houston, a long-time member of the church. Attractions will be open 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. They include: Pies Baked Goods Silent Auction Yard Sale Produce Agricultural demonstration Children’s Games (10:00 […]

The tight-knit harmonies of Renee Goodwin and Bob Simons have made them one of our favorite headliners at the Coffeehouse for the past 11 years. Central Maine’s favorite folk-singing duo performs both original and traditional folk and popular songs complemented by Bob’s intricate guitar accompaniment. There is a warmth that comes through their songs and […]

Learn how to create your own paintbrushes from natural and man-made materials, then explore the variety of marks your brushes make on paper with paint. All are welcome at this free event! We invite you to experience the joy of art making in a variety of media in Castonquay Square. Take time to browse the […]

This evening will feature author and columnist J.P. Devine in a conversation with Morning Sentinel journalist Amy Calder. A post-interview book signing opportunity will be available. Tickets are required for this free event; for more information visit the Community Voices: An Evening with JP Devine Facebook event page. Doors open at 6:30.

Snow Pond Center for the Arts and Community Productions are excited to present the first annual LIVE! On The Lake Music Festival! Come spend an afternoon at the Bowl In The Pines listening to some of the best bands from Maine, while enjoying food from some of Maine’s most celebrated Food Trucks and vendors, and […]

Are you interested in sewing, but don't know where to start? Do patterns intimidate you? Come to our basic sewing class instructed by Brittany Lafrate and learn how to get started on your dream project before Cirque du Geek! Registration is required, email marie@watervillecreates.org or call 872-ARTS to reserve your spot. Learn more on the […]

Fresh on the heels of the release of her hilarious new book, The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness (available now wherever books, ebooks and audio books are sold), comedian Paula Poundstone is entertaining audiences around the country and leaving them complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and wondering if the […]

Maine's premier Elvis tribute act, featuring Don Boudreau (a well known and hugely popular solo Elvis tribute artist from Sidney, Maine).  Don Boudreau has performed throughout the country with his lively renditions of Elvis Presley performances. Tickets are available at the Muskie Center - $12 in advance and $15 at the event. Call 873-4745 for […]

Come hear the Humble Farmer entertain you with humorous social commentary and enjoy the songs of Nashville Recording Artist Jr Garritt - all to benefit the Kennebec Club, an initiative of REM.  Tickets are $10 and can be ordered by calling 207-404-9546  or  207-616-0347.

Drop by the L.C.Bates Museum to try some Earth and Space activities or view the Solar Eclipse. The Eclipse begins at 1:30 PM, is at maximum at 2:45 and ends at 3:55. It will last 2 hours and 26 minutes. We will have free, safe solar viewing glasses available and some Earth and Space activities […]

Inland Hospital is proud to announce a new support group to help women live their healthiest lives. The Tree of HOPE Postpartum Support Group emphasizes H.O.P.E. which stands for Healthy Outlook on Postpartum Experiences. “The research shows that one in seven mothers feels sad and irritable during pregnancy or postpartum, and there is no resource […]

Join us for the second workshop in a three-part series brought to you by the Institute for Family Owned Business (IFOB) and Thomas College. This will be last of the "ART of Family Business" series held on campus. Hosted by John LeMeiux of Anton LeMeiux Financial Group and Gena Canning of Pine State Co., the […]

Richard Rubin introduced readers to a forgotten generation of Americans: the men and women who fought and won the First World War. Interviewing the war’s last survivors face-to-face, he knew well the importance of being present if you want to get the real story. He discovered that while most Americans regard that war as dead […]

Kung Fu Panda 3 - Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home. More Info

Snow Pond will close the summer with ABBAFAB! Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB! is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring sensational talents from across the country. This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster […]

Take a tour around the bird room to find the birds that fish. Examine their bills, feet, bones, calls and more to learn how they make a living fishing in our wetlands or in the oceans. See their special adaptations that make them successful fisherman. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

An innovative hybrid rock opera spectacular in the tradition of The Who’s Tommy and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust - making its theatrical premiere at the Waterville Opera House August 24 through 27, 2017.  The rock opera features 24 songs by Maine musicians Peter Alexander and Johannah Harkness with Dennis St. Pierre creating the book and providing […]

A 19th-century American cultural historian, Prof. Libby Bischof, specializes in the history of photography, particularly in Maine. Recently, she co-curated the exhibit Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 1900-1940 at the Portland Museum of Art with Senior Curator Susan Danly. The show won the Critics' Choice Award for the Best Historic Show in the 2011 New […]

Dale Finseth and Art Grindle of the Kennebec Soil and Water Conservation District will present a workshop that will help landowners and users, landscape and forest professionals, and all residents of the state identify current and potential invasive forest pests, understand the threats to our forests and woodlands posed by these pests, and learn how to report […]

Trolls - After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. More info.

Join us as we host a presentation from Ryan Cook, producer and director up the upcoming Lost On A Mountain In Maine film project. Known as one of Maine’s most iconic true stories, Lost on A Mountain In Maine tells the story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who survived nine days in the Maine woods after […]

The year 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Blues Traveler’s monumental career after emerging in the late ’80’s. Known for their improvisational live shows and tireless touring, their breakthrough, multi-platinum selling album, “four,” features the hit singles “Run-Around” and “Hook,” earning them a Grammy for Best Rock Performance. Throughout their career, the band has released 20 full-length albums, most recently, […]