Join The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center (2nd floor library) for the Winter Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, December 7, 2017 – April 19, 2018, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, there will be a Youth Booth managed by the […]

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 14 at 1 pm Monday, January 15 at 6:30 pm Callbacks: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm Location: Waterville Opera House Dance Studio, 93 Main Street, Third Floor, Waterville. Performance Dates: April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm April 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm Click for audition materials and […]

In 1990, 26 years before Donald Trump’s ascension to power, Joe Dante followed up his brilliant and truly hilarious hit Gremlins with Gremlins 2: The New Batch, in which the villain, a super-rich, super ruthless New York real estate tycoon named “Daniel Clamp” whose trademark is a globe in a vise(!), finds his high-tech skyscraper […]

At 89, Agnès Varda is, along with Jean-Luc Godard, the wise elder remnant of the path-breaking French New Wave, and a specialist in crafting fascinating, open-eyed studies of people living eccentric lives on society’s fringes. “It is the people who have no official place in society who need to be listened to,” she has said, […]

Broadcast rescheduled from November 18. Following the rapturous response to his last opera, The Tempest, the Met presents the American premiere of Thomas Adès’s The Exterminating Angel, inspired by the classic Luis Buñuel film of the same name. Hailed by the New York Times at its 2016 Salzburg Festival premiere as “inventive and audacious … a major event,” The Exterminating Angel is […]

Come and celebrate National Bird Day in our Audubon Room! Learn about John James Audubon, this rooms namesake, and all of the birds he studied and painted throughout his time here in Maine! You will also get a chance to go home with a unique bird craft!

At 89, Agnès Varda is, along with Jean-Luc Godard, the wise elder remnant of the path-breaking French New Wave, and a specialist in crafting fascinating, open-eyed studies of people living eccentric lives on society’s fringes. “It is the people who have no official place in society who need to be listened to,” she has said, […]

Baptista struggles to marry off his tempestuous daughter Katharina, a shrew who denies that any man could possibly be her match. However when she meets Petruchio, who is as ill-tempered as she, the two forces of nature ignite an unexpected and explosive encounter. Acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot brings out the wit, fast-paced athleticism and vibrancy […]

In 1936, when 18 African-American athletes participated in the Berlin Olympic Games, history forgot all except one. This is the story of the other 17. A screening of the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice (2016, 82 min.) with the filmmaker, Deborah Draper. A reception precedes the film at 4 p.m. in the Diamond Atrium. Location: Ostrove Auditorium, […]

New digital restoration! “Melodrama.” “Tear jerker.” “Women’s picture.” These were the terms derisively hurled at director Douglas Sirk, trivializing some of the greatest films ever made. And Imitation of Life, his final film, was the greatest of all, a women’s picture indeed, about gender, class, and race that may still be ahead of its time, […]

This 6-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with learning clay basics and expand to cover creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. skills that will be covered include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration/glazing. Students will also assist […]

Maine State Chamber President & CEO Dana Connors will speak on law-making issues as they relate to businesses such as workers’ compensation, human resources, taxation, environment and education. As the leader of the State’s largest and most diverse business association, Connors oversees a broad range of activities, including advocacy efforts, economic development initiatives, workforce development […]

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. January TechTalk: “Information Technology: A Strategic Business Concern” By […]

If you are 75 pounds or more overweight with obesity-related health issues and cannot lose weight by traditional means, surgical weight loss might be a good option for you. Call EMMC at 1-207-973-6383 to register for the free information session or for more information about EMMC's Surgical Weight Loss Program visit swlp.emmc.org. Location: Medical Arts […]

Join author and historian Chris Myers Asch for a lecture titled, “D.C., Democracy, and the Civil Rights Movement.” Asch teaches history at Colby and has written the book Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital. Location: Wormser Room, Miller Library, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. Contact: Chris Myers Asch, […]

Make your own teapot and extras in this fun exploration of all things teapot! Students will learn how to wheel throw all elements of the teapot, vessel, spout, lid, and knob, and assemble all pieces into a functional piece. We will be exploring different shapes and sizes, and decoration. Wheel throwing and clay experience is necessary for […]

1850, and Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho. Broke, restless and horny, the thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy. Creditors, spies, rival revolutionary factions and prospective seducers of his beautiful wife all circle like vultures. His writing blocked, his marriage dying, […]

January is a month dedicated to birds and saving them. Come learn about our national treasure and its relatives and how YOU could make a difference! Eagles are very important to our ecosystem and we want you to feel inspired by their beauty and power. So stop on by and check out our very own […]

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 14 at 1 pm Monday, January 15 at 6:30 pm Callbacks: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm Location: Waterville Opera House Dance Studio, 93 Main Street, Third Floor, Waterville. Performance Dates: April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm April 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm Click for audition materials and […]

All are welcome to join this multifaith celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and work. Contact: Dean Kurt Nelson, kurt.nelson@colby.edu, 859-4272. Location: Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville.

At this popular annual event, cosponsored by the Waterville Rotary Club and Spectrum Generations, David A. Greene, President of Colby College, will give an address titled “Bending towards Justice.” Buffy Higgins, President of the Waterville Rotary Club, will be master of ceremonies, Rotarian Richard Dorian of the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers will offer […]

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Two sessions: 10 a.m.– noon and 1-3 p.m. During this two-hour program, families […]

Join Lunder Curator for Whistler Studies Justin McCann on a tour of the exhibition Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, focused on issues of civil rights and equality in sports.

Audition Dates: Sunday, January 14 at 1 pm Monday, January 15 at 6:30 pm Callbacks: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm Location: Waterville Opera House Dance Studio, 93 Main Street, Third Floor, Waterville. Performance Dates: April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm April 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm Click for audition materials and […]

Award-winning historian and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will give the 2018 Martin Luther King Day keynote address, “Stamped from the Beginning,” which is also the name of his most recent book, which won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Kendi puts forth a simple definition of a racist idea: “any concept […]

A love story in the city of dreams . . . Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs […]

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 800-281-3703.

In June of 2017, our speaker, Dr. Richard R Hopper visited universities in the Palestinian Territories to help them develop the process for accreditation and quality assurance. He will talk about his trip and what is happening with higher education in the challenging environment of the occupation. Dr. Hopper assumed his post at KVCC in […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! 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 fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. No […]

Join us for Celebrity Life Drawing series capturing the poses of local “celebrities” at CSA. This month's special guest model is Miriam Valle-Macilla, Assistant for Access and Outreach at the Colby College Museum of Art! Miriam Valle-Macilla came to Waterville from Southern California in the Fall of 2012 to study at Colby College. More… Cost: […]

Join The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center (2nd floor library) for the Winter Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, December 7, 2017 – April 19, 2018, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, there will be a Youth Booth managed by the […]

PK WTVL volume 26 will take place 6:15PM - 8:45PM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Thomas College! Click for Facebook event.  Friday, January 19*, 2018 http://www.pechakucha.org/attend Be a part of it. Creativity. Community   PK WTVL Volume 26 Friday, January 19*, 2018 Thomas College 180 West River Road Waterville, ME 04901   Reception: 6:20p […]

Strangefolk can only be described as the sum of its parts: not only the four musicians, but the community of fans they have developed over the years. Their music, storied characters woven into sing-along songs and infectious three part harmonies interpreted in a new way each night, has become the soundtrack of some people’s lives. […]

Convenient, one-day workshop providing important information and support for expectant parents.  Pre-registration required; register on-line or call 861-3293. Cost: $45 Location: Cafeteria Conference Room, Inland Hospital, 200 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville.

  You're Invited! SATURDAY SNACKTIVITY FREE Snack & Arts/Science Activity  Every Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00PM thru August 2018 AYC Art Room Youth ages 6-12 years old       Snacks Include: Yogurt, Crackers, Fruit, Granola Bars, Water   Upcoming Activities: Bubble Art 1/20, Fluffy Slime 1/27 Parents are welcome but not required  *  Stay for all or […]

Today, we celebrate one of nature's craziest animals, which people see almost every day but don't know much about. Come on down and learn about some of the squirrels amazing adaptations that make them some of the best tree climbers in our woods. And where are those sneaky, little squirrels right now? Come learn what […]

Discover the art of being a luthier, a person that builds and repairs stringed instruments. The craft of making stringed instruments, or lutherie (sometimes spelled luthiery), goes back to the 15th century, and involves knowledge of wood working, tone, carving wood, varnishes, and much more. Come see and touch some of the parts and pieces of […]

On January 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., we will be welcoming two speakers to discuss the question, "Are Some Wounds Too Deep to Heal?" Our speakers will be discussing whether our community can really come back together in the wake of the presidential election and its aftermath. In the wake of divisive rhetoric and contempt […]

WATERVILLE--Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the public together with elected officials at all levels of government, Tuesday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn at 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville The two organizations renewed their partnership for the […]

In our third and final workshop, the teachers will present materials used in the Primary, Elementary and Upper Elementary math programs. They will discuss the foundations of concrete materials and how they bridge to more abstract problem solving. This event is free and open the public. Current and prospective parents alike are invited to discover […]

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in the life drawing program on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. This program provides a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc., and CSA […]

Light refreshments served at 5:00 p.m. Workshop will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kerstin Gilg of the Maine Arts Commission will present information about applying for grants in general and the way the Maine Arts Commission awards funding in particular. Participants should come prepared to have a conversation about how the arts in Maine get funded […]

    Our superhero themed night will consist of a cash bar, DJ, award presentations, motivational speaking by David Pride, author Juliese Padgett will talk about her book, The Newest Flower, and more!   Tickets are $35/person and you can RSVP by clicking the button below. Tickets are also available by calling Kelly Couture at […]

If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join us for our twice-monthly meet-up.  Our group is informal, we learn from each other and enjoy strumming and singing all kinds of music.  Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you don't […]

  You're Invited! SATURDAY SNACKTIVITY FREE Snack & Arts/Science Activity  Every Saturday 11:00AM - 1:00PM thru August 2018 AYC Art Room Youth ages 6-12 years old       Snacks Include: Yogurt, Crackers, Fruit, Granola Bars, Water   Upcoming Activities: Bubble Art 1/20, Fluffy Slime 1/27 Parents are welcome but not required  *  Stay for all or […]

Come join us on our first track tromp of the year! Winter is a fantastic time of year to see all of the trails that our forest friends leave. Learn how to identify tracks and animal signs as we walk through our amazing forest trail system. Location: L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley, 14 Easler Road […]

Join one of our favorite history teachers, Jessica Graham, as she regales us with stories of Waterville’s fascinating past.

Rescheduled from January 17, due to inclement weather. The Opera House, a new film by multiple Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Susan Froemke, surveys a remarkable period of the Metropolitan Opera’s rich history and a time of great change for New York. Drawing on rarely seen archival footage, stills, and recent interviews, the film chronicles the […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 800-281-3703.

Gorgeous 35mm Print! “Was this perhaps the most beautiful picture ever made,” asks David Thomson? The answer may be a simple yes. Shot largely in “magic hour” at dusk or dawn, Terrence Malick’s deceptively simple fable is set in the pre-World War I Texas Panhandle, and follows two young lovers (Richard Gere and Brooke Adams) […]