Our groundhog will take her annual trip out side to report on winter. Come take your photo with Gertrude the Groundhog and find out her prediction for the coming winter days.

Rivaling the splendor of Franco Zeffirelli’s set and costumes of the Napoleonic era, Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna: Sonya Yoncheva and Anna Netrebko. Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez alternate in the role of Tosca’s revolutionary artist lover […]

Seashells have beautiful shapes and colors. Examine the adaptations of ocean sea shells to see how they help them find food and protect themselves from prey. Make a “Sailors Valentine” to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children under 18.

Project Linus has a mission to provide warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need, through handmade blankets. Learn to make a blanket for a Project Linus recipient, and one for you to keep for free! Donations to Project Linus would be appreciated and are encouraged. CLICK TO REGISTER.

Producer and Mainer Louise Rosen In Person to Present! Louise Rosen, extraordinary producer, will be at Railroad Square to introduce and answer questions about Killing for Love, “a film like a grenade” (Stern TV) and “a gripping murder mystery about the fated coupling of a pair of calculating romantics too smart for their own good, […]

Our 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 […]

Keep your children and grandchildren safe! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to inspect car seats and educate parents and caregivers on the proper and safe way to transport children. Appointments encouraged. FMI: Contact Safe Kids Maine at 207-899-9461 or visit maineseatcheck.org. Held on the first Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. – […]

POSTPONED to Friday, Feb 9, 2018 (same time/location) Deanna Sherman, president and chief executive office of Dead River Company, will speak at the next Mid-Maine Chamber Leadership Luncheon, one of a quarterly series in which professional speakers sharing their path to success and their struggles along the way. This series is cohosted with KV Connect […]

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 provides the chairs, model, and camaraderie. Sessions are open to all levels of experience and are with without formal instruction. Scholarships available. […]

  February 8 7:15 to 9:00 AM TIME CHANGE: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Thomas College Spann Student Commons in the Summit Room 180 West River Road, Waterville Why Your Employees Are Just Not That Into You, And What To Do About It.   David Lee from Human Nature at Work will present what causes disengagement […]

Come meet the Specialty Food and Beverage Producers of Central Maine as they offer something special for your taste buds. If you love something, buy it as a gift for this Valentine's Day.There will even be a food truck on hand for you to purchase yummy meals for dinner as well as for Valentine's Day- […]

       Emerging Leaders is an interactive and innovative program that prepares younger professionals from across all sectors to serve as nonprofit board members, committee members, and skilled volunteers.The program has matched more than 200 young professionals with more than 100 community organizations in Maine. After eight years with Lift360, the Emerging Leaders Program […]

This month’s Tech Talk is “Improving Internet Infrastructure in Maine,” by Jim Troutman, consultant and agitator at large for NNENIX. The presentation will provide an overview of the technology behind how the Internet works. It will also show how your organization could benefit from increased Internet performance, better resiliency, and reduce your vendor lock-in by […]

Join the Waterville Historical Society as Fred Clark and Bob Chenard talk to us about the early Franco-American people in Waterville. It should be an informative and educational lecture!

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 […]

This screening of the classic 1996 film comes in advance of the Gerrish Lecture with Sister Helen Prejean, who wrote the book on which the movie is based. Sister Helen will speak Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Lorimer Chapel. Sponsored by the Gerrish Fund and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

(Postponed from Wed, Feb 7, 2018) Deanna Sherman, president and chief executive office of Dead River Company, will speak at the next Mid-Maine Chamber Leadership Luncheon, one of a quarterly series in which professional speakers sharing their path to success and their struggles along the way. This series is cohosted with KV Connect and sponsored […]

YOU DIVE . . . KIDS THRIVE!     Hosted by The Maine Pond Hockey Classic At Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine on  Saturday, February 10th at 10am MAINE POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: 3-Day Tournament   We are again hosted by the 3-day Maine Pond Hockey Classic, which gives our Saturday morning […]

Community Helping Each Other Donations accepted: *Clean Clothing *Shoes *Outer ware *Books *Toys *Games *Everyday Essentials *Non- Perishable Food Items *etc…. Saturday February 10th 31 Temple St. Waterville Maine Donation drop off: 7am Giveaway: 10am-3pm Contact: Katie Kratka- 207-248-2826

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to a brief exploration of the museum, after which we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme, Home. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. An RSVP is not required, but the program is capped […]

Love is in the air and everyone is talking about their favorite ships. MACE (Maine Association of Cosplay Enthusiasts) and Cirque du Geek have come back together again to host the annual Valentine's Cosplay Tea Party at the Waterville Public Library! Come and show up in your fanciest garb to drink tea and eat potluck […]

Donizetti’s comic gem L’Elisir d’Amore, staged by Bartlett Sher and conducted by Domingo Hindoyan, stars Pretty Yende as the spirited Adina, with Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, the simple peasant who falls in love with her. Davide Luciano makes his Met debut as the role of Adina’s arrogant fiancé, Belcore and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo sings the role […]

Common Street Arts and the Children's Discovery Museum pair up to host a children's maker day. The idea of a "maker space" is to explore creative ideas and build fun things in a place filled with tools and materials! You and your family are welcome to drop in and try some of our challenges in […]

In Maine we say goodbye to many of our bird species for winter, but not to our special birds of prey! Come learn about the importance of these birds and how they help our ecosystem stay alive! See some of the birds on display and learn how you can identify them in the wild. And […]

It’s time to throw on your parka and snowshoes and head to the Union Coffeehouse, where Martin Swinger and Deb Hensley will headline its Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. Deb and Martin have sung together for 15 years, first as members of ImproVox, then as members of BRIO, now just as long-time friends. They are masters of […]

In Verona, Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love while their respective families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are caught in a bitter rivalry ending in heart-wrenching tragedy… Alexei Ratmansky, former artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, stages the company’s premiere of his production with dramatic urgency and a fresh re-telling of Shakespeare’s beloved classic. […]

The entire Jordan family is in a farmhouse parlor in Veazie, Maine in October 1922.  They await the imminent death of the family matriarch, who lies in the next room, and the subsequent reading of her will.  They all talk about how they’ll spend her money.  All except distant cousin Jane Crosby, who actually loved […]

Sister Helen Prejean has been engaged in prison ministry for more than 35 years and became spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, who was sentenced to die by the electric chair by the state of Louisiana. Her experience became the book Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty. In 1996 the book was […]

Architects Tim Lock and Riley Pratt, in collaboration with students in Colby’s Architectural Design Workshop, explore how architectural practice is changing for a carbon-neutral built environment. Organized by Colby’s Art Department and supported by the department’s Clara M. Southworth Lecture Fund.

Your library loves you; don't let late fees keep us apart! On Wednesday, February 14, Valentine's Day, bring back your overdue items anytime during our normal business hours, and we'll waive the overdue fees! After you return your books, stop by the information desk and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate! Amnesty Day lasts for […]

Surprise your significant other, or friends, with an art night to celebrate just being yourselves, in love with the world. Come create a memory in the shape of a cool clay decal mug and try printmaking! There will be wine, cheese, soup and yummy bread available for all the love bugs, or friendly souls. Cost: […]

Join the museum for a celebration of its spring exhibitions with a reception, guided tours, and hands-on activities for families.

Bring a pal and enjoy drinks and snacks while participating in partner-oriented crafts and activities around the museum. Open to the student body as well as members of the Waterville community. Cosponsored by the museum’s Student Advisory Board.

Discover the differences and similarities between birds and mammals as we encourage active learning by dressing two students in our bear and bird costumes. Participants handle and examine beak, foot and feather specimen to get a closer look at each animal’s special adaptations. Chewonki will bring live, non-releasable bird to bring these ideas to life.

Join Lunder Curator for Whistler Studies Justin McCann in examining photographs in Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, on view through June 24. Part of the Noontime Art Talks Series.

Fun and Fellowship while enjoying  a cup of chili or corn chowder and the movie Patch Adams (starring Robin Williams).  All are welcome!

Whether she's belting out a raucous blues-rocker, firing up a blistering soul-shouter, bringing the spirit to a gospel-fueled R&B rave-up or digging deep down into a subtle, country-tinged ballad, Shemekia Copeland sounds like no one else. With a voice that is alternately sultry, assertive and roaring, Shemekia's wide-open vision of contemporary blues, roots and soul […]

Create a colorful paper window design inspired by Tiffany lamps in the museum’s collection. Families are invited to attend this two-hour workshop, open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Mirken Education Center, Colby Museum of Art

Look at the Maine winter animals and their tracks in the L.C.Bates Museum and then go outside to find and identify animal and bird tracks along the trails. Dress for the weather.  Lots of animals and birds are leaving tracks behind for us to see. Come learn to identify the tacks you see. Explore animals […]

Did you know that February is often the very best month to view the stars?  But it is also the trickiest month to enjoy standing outside for long periods of time!  So, we are bringing the stars inside for you to enjoy!  Come visit the northern stars planetarium in our gallery with one show for […]

Join Sustain Mid Maine’s Rethink, Reduce, Reuse Recycle Team for a screening of the documentary film Bag It about the proliferation of plastic in our environment and society. Bring a brown bag lunch, if you would like. SEE THE TRAILER HERE. Before the start of the film, you will hear about our efforts to ban […]

At a theatre performance of Manon Lescaut, the young and naive Armand is utterly captivated after meeting the ravishing and most desirable courtesan Marguerite Gautier. Their encounter gives birth to a passionate yet doomed love… Alexandre Dumas fils’s novel comes to life on the Bolshoi stage, with prima Svetlana Zakharova as the ailing Marguerite seeking […]

Seussical: The Musical Audition Dates: Sunday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. Seussical: The Musical Performance Dates: June 15, 16, 22 at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 23, 24 at 2:00 p.m. Click for character descriptions and audition materials.

Come enjoy chicken soups from across the Jewish Diaspora, and let the Jewish penicillin work its magic on our dreary February. There will be a small suggested donation at the door; all proceeds benefit the Interfaith Resource Fund.

This week-long art camp explores the things we love about winter: seeing animal tracks in the snow, viewing the Northern Lights, building things out of snow, and going into the warmth inside to create and play! Monday: Winter Tracks in Town Tuesday: Northern Lights Paintings and Clay Beads Wednesday: Clay Wall Monsters with Denae Thursday: […]

The Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children’s Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group. to present sessions of theater camp during February and summer vacations for students in grades 1-8. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theater camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about the theatrical […]

All are welcome to help with planning for the June Festival.

Seussical: The Musical Audition Dates: Sunday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. Seussical: The Musical Performance Dates: June 15, 16, 22 at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 23, 24 at 2:00 p.m. Click for character descriptions and audition materials.

Poetic realism reached sublime heights with Children of Paradise, widely considered one of the greatest French films of all time. This nimble depiction of nineteenth-century Paris’s theatrical demimonde, filmed during World War II, follows a mysterious woman (Arletty) loved by four different men (all based on historical figures): an actor, a criminal, a count, and, […]

In partnership with the Portland Ballet, we are pleased to present ORIGINS, a new work by internationally recognized dancer and choreographer Yury Yanowsky. Mr. Yanowsky’s professional performance career spanned two decades with Boston Ballet. He has set choreography on Boston Ballet, Boston Ballet II, and Festival Ballet Providence, along with other established companies and for […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM this week to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Snow Measuring Sticks! Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level.

In the space of a few hours on Oct. 23, 1947, a furious wildfire destroyed almost all of the small western Maine town of Brownfield. Neighbors fought and fled the fire, then returned, determined to rebuild their community as best they could. Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, storyteller Jo Radner […]

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 […]

Lunch available at 11:30; speech starts at 12:00. Dr. James Richter’s current research pursues two different but related tracks. First, following upon earlier scholarship on the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Russian governance under Putin, he is working on a long-term project that compares and contrasts the relation between state and society in Russia […]

“Threnody for Ann Arceneaux,” a trio for clarinet, viola, and piano composed by Eric Thomas, Colby music associate and director of bands, is the featured work on this chamber program. The work, jointly commissioned by the Maine Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association, was premiered at the Quad State Conference in 2015. Other […]

By examining rocks and minerals learn how to identify interesting specimens by their properties such as color, luster, and hardness. See Maine’s state crystal. Find the different minerals in rocks from western Maine. Go on a rock hunt in the museum exhibits and choose a small rock to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 […]

Hands On History for Winter Vacation! Drop in between 2 and 4 pm to find out how the catapult changed castle warfare.  Build and fire your own mini-model catapult. Recommended for kids 7 and up.   Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Join Common Street Arts for their series that captures the poses of local "celebrities." This month's celebrity model is Jordia Benjamin, Mirken Coordinator of Academic and Public Programs at the Colby Museum of Art! All are welcome to attend from seasoned artists to beginners. This program offers a unique opportunity to hone artists' drawing skills […]

The museum has received from NISE new activities that explore astronomy. Come be the first to try the Earth and Space activity kits that will be part of our 2018 astronomy programs. Try making and launching a stomp rocket and learning about objects in motion. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youths under 18.

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm for a building challenge Be a designer/model builder/architect with popsicle sticks. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

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 […]

Assistant Professors of Spanish Dean Allbritton and Brett White will discuss Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ “Untitled (Portrait of Dad),” an arrangement of individually wrapped candies from which visitors are able to take a piece of sweet art.

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm and we'll "upcycle" pages from broken books into your own unique art project. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to a brief exploration of the museum, after which we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme, Home. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. An RSVP is not required, but the program is capped […]

Have you ever looked up and wondered why the sky can appear as a deep blue one day and pale blue the next? Why does our sky change, even when there are no clouds? Come find the answers to these questions and more! You even get to take home a new book at the end! […]

Bring family and friends and play new and classic games! We'll have games for kids 7 and up, and games younger kids can play with grownup helpers.

Save the date for this fun outdoor event with the two fantastic sculptors, Amanda Bolduc and Cathy Thompson. Learn techniques from these two 2017 National People's Choice award at Lake Geneva United States National Snow Sculpting Competition and third place overall winner recipients. Make sure to dress warmly, including snow pants and boots, as this […]

King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence…or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threatened to overwhelm him? Watch the Damsels in Distress sound the warning of trouble. Witness the Lady of the Lake as she produces the sword in the stone. Hide with the Camelotians […]

Postponed to March 9, 2018 An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production of Giacomo Puccini’s classic La Bohème, the most-performed opera in Met history. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Mimì opposite Michael Fabiano as the passionate writer Rodolfo. Susanna Phillips reprises the role of the flirtatious Musetta and Lucas Meachem sings the role of […]

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This week we'll be creating miniature versions of favorite books! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Location: Bartlett Room […]

The Colby College Republicans, Thomas College, and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host Maine Republican Gubernatorial Debate 2018. The participating candidates are Garrett Mason, Mary Mayhew, Ken Fredette, Shawn Moody, and Michael Thibodeau. This event is sponsored by Maine Technology Group, Preti Flaherty, Serra Public Affairs, Sheridan Construction and Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs.

Medicare has four parts: Part A is hospital insurance. Part B is medical insurance. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans. Part D is for prescription drugs. Do you know the difference between a Medigap Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan? Our Medicare 101 Clinic is where you can find the answers to questions you may […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him (or her) on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Melted Snow Tissue Paper Paintings! Location: […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great 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 book, or […]

The museum’s Lunder Institute for American Art welcomes Richard Blanco, artist in residence and presidential inaugural poet. Blanco will read and discuss selections of his inspiring work centered on the meaning of home, including poems from his latest book, Boundaries, a collaborative project with landscape photographer Jacob Bond Hessler. Blanco’s poems and Hessler’s photographs together […]

Three student written and directed plays will be performed. The shows are: "Henry" Featuring an all female cast, “Henry” explores the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII. Katherine Parr has recently married King Henry Tudor and is faced with an impossible decision. Tormented by the stories of his past wives, she needs to […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Register at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.

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. Don’t […]

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Olympic luger Julia Clukey, led by Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports writer Travis Lazarcyzk. Julia was born in Augusta and started competing in luge at the age of 12. She would go on to medal in multiple World Cups, earn national honors, and represent the United States […]

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 […]

Celebrate the visual arts crafted by the local k-12 youth! This year the theme is "building community through art". It is a lovely opportunity to showcase the creativity of the local youth while highlighting the beneficial effects of the arts in the educational environment. This month-long  exhibit will emphasize the value of the visual arts […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Coco (PG). This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Olympian John Carlos will be the 2018 S.H.O.U.T. keynote speaker. A former track and field star and a football player, Carlos was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters in the 1968 Olympics and raised his fist in protest of racial segregation in America. His Black power salute caused political controversy and is the subject […]

The Girls Rock! Awards is a night of celebrating six Maine girls for their personal, academic, athletic, and humanitarian achievements. Nominated by their community, these award winners are using their voices in bold and powerful ways to make Maine a better place for everyone.  This year, our keynote is Amanda Gorman, the inaugural National Youth […]

What's it like to visit an Art Museum? Colby College guests will bring a mini art gallery to us! This Saturday, join us for a special art adventure and storytime with special guests from the Colby College Museum of Art’s Art + Storytelling team! Children will learn what it is like to visit a museum, […]

Explore the different kind of sea shells (mollusks) and learn how they are adapted to life in the oceans. Learn why their different shell designs, colors and more help and /or protect them. Find out about a shell that can dig into the sand and one that can endure a cold winter beach when the […]

Music from the richly varied contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East, including Ottoman Turkish classical compositions, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs, Arabic classical and folk music, and dance music from Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas. This performance will include Mal Barsamian, a multi-instrumentalist considered the finest Middle Eastern clarinetist in the […]