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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.
Dance the night away to the classic sounds of the Big Band Jazz Era. Since 1944, The Al Corey Big Band has been dazzling audiences of all ages with their unique take on popular hits from the Big Band Jazz Era that includes the sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Count […]
Ring in the New Year at the Opera House! Dressed 2 the 9's, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show as close as you will ever get to the real thing. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including the “Purple Rain” album in its entirety. […]
Authentic Movement, also known as Contemplative Dance, is an expressive, improvisational movement practice that allows participants a type of free association of the body. A simple form of self-directed, moving meditation where we pay attention to our inclination to move or to be still, we cultivate a practice of deep listening. Dancers, musicians, writers, artists, […]
Explore the museum to find and learn about sloth, baboon, duckbilled platypus, anteater, kudu, red panda, bontebok and other creatures that you don’t always notice when you visit. The collections include animals that have developed unique adaptations for living in different environments. Learn about some with horns, a mammal that lays eggs, a slow moving […]
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s […]
PK WTVL Volume 34 will take place on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Colby College. PK WTVL thrives on creativity! Proposals covering a wide array of creative passions are encouraged and, in collaboration with the Colby College Center for the Arts + Humanities, proposals related to the 2019/2020 Colby Celege Center for the Arts + […]
This six-week pottery class will teach the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and will expand to creating mugs, bowls, and other objects. The skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration and glazing. The class meets on Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29, and February 5 & […]
In the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and everyone is fighting for the necessities of life, there are two rebels who just might be able to restore order — Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and few words, who seeks peace of mind following the […]
Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson will speak about moving Maine forward and creating a sustainable economy for all at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. in the Spann Student Commons Summit Room on Thomas […]
Kids will take turns trying out wheel throwing and hand-building in the Common Street Arts clay studio! This is an awesome introduction to some of our more advanced clay play. For ages 7 - 12. Registration required. $14. Snacks included. Scholarships available. FMIFMI
Join us as Larry Dodge, from the Waterville Public Library, presents: Asa Redington: From 1776-1783-How an orphan served in the founding of a Country. Larry's Talk will highlight Asa's Military Service including his time on General George Washington's Honor Guard! This should be an interesting talk! THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
All military care packages say "I love you," but the unique way each family conveys their love, longing—even their humor—through foods and other items in care packages reflects family culture, as well as regional, ethnic and, in some cases, religious traditions. Art in the Lobby begins anew in 2020 with a presentation by Odale Cress, […]
The Pleasant Street United Methodist Church (PSUMC) will be holding a Rummage Sale from 8am - 2pm on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 at their church, which is located at 61 Pleasant St., Watervile. Items being sold include clothing (including winter clothing), housewares, toys, books, and miscellaneous items. At least 19 non-profits use the building on […]
We were intrigued to learn about the late Agnès Varda’s new documentary, which became a valedictory commentary on her life and career when she passed away on March 28, 2019. Using snippets from her films and interviews with her collaborators, she shares her inspirations, her work ethic, and her goals in making films over her […]
Written by Alban Berg Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. The performance is a live […]
Join us in appreciating our remarkable visitor from the Arctic — the snowy owl! What adaptations does the snowy owl use to survive and thrive in frigid winter weather? Why do we see hundreds of snowy owls visiting Maine some winters, and fewer in other years? Plus, make & bring home a special owl craft! […]
As the Stand-up Chameleon, Jackson has been performing throughout the country for 40 years. Through his many talents as songsmith, movement artist, and storyteller, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. His concert will include topical originals and some familiar tunes with which you’ll be tempted and invited to sing along, but will find that many […]
Waterville GreenDrinks is part of the international GreenDrinks network, which is an informal and volunteer-managed social networking group built around a common interest and passion for the environment, sustainability and community. We invite you to join us each month for great food, drinks and conversation with your friends, colleagues and neighbors! This month, we're at […]
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. […]
Have a pint and experience the joy of painting ceramics! Each participant will receive a mug to paint with an option to purchase additional pottery to glaze. Instructor Yvonne Brown will lead the group through the glazing process, but feel free to come with your ideas. No experience required! $35 per person (includes one beer […]
Are you worried about climate change and want to do something, but don’t know what to do? OR Are you interested in learning about climate change legislation currently moving through the US Congress? If the answer is yes, welcome to CCL! The Waterville and Colby branches of the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) will be meeting […]
Pay Equity, the Gender Wage Gap and Policies Toward Pay and Parenthood Fifty-seven years after the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the median woman who works full-time earns only 82 cents for each dollar earned by her male counterpart. Recent economics has found that, on average, women’s annual earnings fall after having children but men’s […]
Kids try out making simple segmented shadow puppets! Special guests from Colby’s community engagement and art course, led by Matthew Cumbie, will be on hand to guide kids through a fun movement activity with the puppets. Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available
You are invited to our Music that Makes Community practice group! MtMC is a national singing practice that builds community through the singing of chants, rounds, calls and responses, spirituals, religious and secular songs, and more. We speak and explain as little as possible. Perfection, competition, or performance are not our goals. Please come, bring […]
Please join us for the opening reception of CSA Clay! on Thursday, January 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. CSA Clay! is on view in the CSA gallery from January 13 through February 15, 2020. All work in the exhibition is for sale and this a great opportunity to support Maine artists and select a special, one-of-a-kind, […]
Ever wondered what made those tracks you saw in the woods? We will lead a snow shoe/ hike across one of our conservation properties. We call it "Dolley" — it is a property across the road from the Round Top trailhead in Rome. It includes a wide trail and a field home to deer, apple […]
As part of the museum’s wellness initiative, Let Art Inspir, Artful Movements provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the galleries. This free one-hour session begins with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by a series of gentle poses and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street […]
National Squirrel Appreciation Day — it’s actually on January 21, but we will celebrate it on the preceding Saturday — is a day to learn about and celebrate the world’s cutest rodents. We might generally look at squirrels as being an unnecessary nuisance, but their existence is actually beneficial to the environment, and in urban […]
34th Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST January 20, 2020 7:30am – 9:00am Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street, Waterville - Master of Ceremonies: Peter Garrett, President Waterville Rotary Club - Invocation: Father James Doran, Saint Joseph Antiochene Syriac Maronite Catholic Church - Buffet (MLK, Jr. photo slide show played during breakfast) […]
Everyone is welcome to join this multi-faith celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and work, where we will also present the Drum Major for Justice Award. Contact: Lexie Hinners-Mucci, ammucci@colby.edu, 207-859-4265
Colby invites you to join us for a dinner-time chat as we listen in on an honest conversation between Shay Stewart-Bouley and Debby Irving as they discuss racism’s impact on their lives and the ways in which interpersonal dialogue has been instrumental in their own understanding of 21st-century racial dynamics. Following their conversation, participants will […]
Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time and visiting! 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, […]
Central Maine Growth Council was recently selected as one of 10 communities in the U.S. to join the 2020 Rural Innovation Initiative, which helps communities utilize their own unique assets to build a digital economy based on technology, innovation, and quality of place. Officials from the Initiative and the US. Economic Development Administration will conduct […]
The ever-popular making of slime is loved by children of all ages. There will be three different slime recipes to try and bring home. Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available REGISTER
2020 Annual Meeting & Celebration Join the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers on Thursday, January 23rd for our Annual Celebration from 5:30 - 7 pm at O'Brien's Event Center in Waterville! Our night will consist of a social hour, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, a celebration of our accomplishments in 2019 and our goals for […]
The campus-wide closeout of MLK commemorative week, Love Anger Transformation, will be a guided tour of the Kelley Collection on display in the Colby Museum of Art, concluding with a reflective activity encompassing the week of events. The museum is honored to have 23 works from the Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection on display in its galleries. […]
January 24, 25, 31, February 1 at 7:30pm January 26 and February 2 at 2:00pm Written by Christopher M. Walsh Directed by Debra Susi When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding several mysterious deaths. Click for more […]
This classic film will mark its 70th anniversary in 2020. It’s from the master Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa and starred the great Toshirô Mifune as the notorious bandit Tajômaru and actress Machiko Kyô — who died at age 95 in 2019 — as the bride of a samurai (Masayuki Mori) who has met an untimely […]
After a brief exploration of the museum, we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme—in January it will be “Green Living.” Afterward, preschoolers, toddlers, and their grownups will visit the Mirken Education Classroom to have a snack and create their own works of art. Recommended for children ages 3+ and their caregivers. […]
“SCARAB…The Journey Experience”, is the closest re-creation you will see to THE supergroup of the 70’s and 80’s. An absolutely dynamic stage show with mesmerizing four-part harmonies. The Internationally touring tribute act performs a 2+ hr. concert with all the sights, sounds and of course songs that made Journey famous the World over. Come see […]
Bring a sign against another war in the Middle East. Wear warm clothes. We’ll stand for 1 hour. Come to the church at 11:00 for Coffee Hour if you like. Hope to see you there!
What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she […]
Join the Science, Technology, and Society Program for a presentation by two distinguished researchers. Anita Guerrini, the Horning Professor in the Humanities and Professor of History Emerita at Oregon State University, will discuss extinction and the American mastodon. Mike Osborne, president of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology and professor emeritus […]
Wanna dance? Join us in a welcoming, judgement & substance free zone! Experience the joy of freestyle dancing where social expectations are left behind. Dance for the simple joy of moving to awesome music, dancing alone, with a partner or with a group. No dance instruction given and no experience required. Dance space, sound system, […]
Film premiere tour with Q&A with director Michael Seebold and members of the Evening Crane Theatre to follow! Enoptromancy, Or When We Meet As One, the cinematic feature debut of New York City-based theatre group Evening Crane Theatre, will play at Railroad Square Cinema on January 28, as part of the film’s east coast tour […]
In today’s digital world, social recruiting isn’t just a novelty—it’s a must-have for any organization looking to attract and retain top talent. Whether your company is large or small, there are social media tactics you can use to highlight your culture, increase engagement, and showcase why you’re a great place to work. Rob and Katie […]
Fundraiser for REM POSTPONED to March 21 Smoked Salmon Tribute to The Grateful Dead with Hot Canned Tuna: A Tribute to Hot Tuna/Canned Heat A Blast From The Past: 1960-1970 All are encouraged to dress up in your Tie Dye Shirts and Bell Bottoms!
Come visit Liana’s beautiful show, “Layered Perspective”, in the Waterville Public Library’s Carnegie Art Gallery any time during library hours! Join us to meet the artist who made it possible and learn about what inspired the exhibit! Reception: 12-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 1 p.m. Admission to the reception and exhibit are free. The exhibit will […]
The this 18+ show will feature a series of short sets from Maine’s most prominent up-and-coming comedians. Tickets ($12 in advance, $15 at the door) are on sale now. VIP seating is available at extra charge.