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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.
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 10:00am the Waterville Police Department is hosting their 6th Charity Golf Tournament. This year all proceeds of the tournament will benefit the Waterville Police Department's Operation HOPE community outreach program. The Waterville Police Department is very excited about Operation HOPE: the "Heroin Opiate Prevention Effort". It is a project […]
Sam Nester’s Arcadia for Colby College is a site-specific, immersive sound and light installation that transforms the biorhythms of Maine native plants to live music and corresponding light cues. September 28 - October 29, open to the public Tuesdays - Fridays, 11 am - 7 pm Click here for more on the newly dedicated Greene […]
Heidi Neal, owner of Loyal Biscuit Co. will speak at the Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville. Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Heidi Neal, owner of the seven-unit company, Loyal Biscuit. She will share her challenges in growing this successful business, […]
In a gorgeous-looking and spectacular-sounding new DCP of arguably the greatest rock film ever made, The Last Waltz returns to Railroad Square, where it was the cinema's first hit after it first opened in 1978, in anticipation of the upcoming Waterville Opera House show by The Weight Band, the original Band's touring legacy group. But […]
Please join us and register today for our next Zoom meeting, Thursday, September 30 at 11 am. Please Register by clicking here before joining meeting
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 2021 Super Raffle will be held on Thursday, September 30, beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. Proudly sponsored by Maine State Credit Union, A Night at the Lodge will be a new experience with a new venue, a new sponsor, and a re-energized format. […]
The constituent parts of The High Kings each had a wealth of history behind them while also being a part of a lineage of such iconic family members such as The Clancy Brothers, Sean Dunphy and some members toured extensively with the acclaimed Three Irish Tenors and Riverdance. The heyday of ballad groups such as […]
Join composer and sound sculptor, José Martínez along with experienced mover and choreographer Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, as they open their doors for observers to freely walk in and out of their rehearsal process. Open door encourages you to come and go as you wish, allowing for spectators to catch a glimpse of the creative process […]
This community class invites movers of all ages and experiences to warm the body up from the inside out, using the floor, stationary and locomotive movement. Participants will then work on pushing their performance boundaries and qualities by making real connections and igniting calls and responses from within the community of movers. The use of […]
For our opening concert, we are pleased to introduce composer and sound sculptor, José Martínez who joins the Music Department this fall. Martínez’s music has been heard to wide acclaim throughout the Americas and Europe. In his debut concert at Colby, we will hear a wide range of his collaborative works that combine electronics with […]
Performing their current album, World Gone Mad, as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to […]
The Maine Film Center announces the launch of a film series called “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, The French Dispatch. The screenings will take place every Monday at 7:00PM from October 4–November 1. Tickets are available at the Railroad […]
Maine Film Center | Railroad Square Cinema presents CINEMA IN CONVERSATION: FILMS OF FREEDOM, CAPTIVITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Sponsored by Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities and Oak Institute for Human Rights Shown with “The ABCs of Abolition,” short film by Reagan Dennis Post-film discussion with Colby College Professor of Cinema Studies Seth Kim. A post-apocalyptic ice […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th between 4pm and 6pm for a drive-thru event where families can access local resource information, a free children’s book, a bag filled with children’s activities, and a $30 food card! There will be 150 resource bags and food cards at all three locations – Waterville, Skowhegan, and Augusta. For […]
Little Chair Printing will be offering workshops where you can learn how to screen print a t-shirt. This workshop is designed for just one-day drop-in or make it a recurring process to learn more and print more designs. You will have a chance to create your one of a kind one-color t-shirt design. Feel free […]
Postponed from Wednesday, September 15 Business After Hours! A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer our chamber members. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, a 50/50 raffle, and fabulous door […]
A discussion of Maine’s fiscal position and services of the Office of the Maine State Treasurer, presented by Treasurer Henry Beck. When: Thursday, October 7, 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. Where: Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., Waterville. Who: Treasurer Beck has held this position since 2018. He will share details about the state of your State – […]
To celebrate National Thrive Outside Day, the Museum will encourage families and friends to visit the trails. A 10 a.m. program will include providing Leaf Kits for children to use as they explore the forested Good Will-Hinckley Trails. The National Thrive Outside program is part of a nationwide group of networks and collaborations working to […]
Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens, and presented by National Theatre Live, this critically acclaimed production directed by Marianne Elliot (Angels in America, War Horse) has astonished audiences around the world and has received seven Olivier and five Tony Awards. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead […]
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers 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. Ticonic will provide […]
How does the set design for a theatrical production come to life? Join scenic artist, Desiree DuBois, as she discusses the collaborative and artistic process of creating a theatrical set design from a small-scale model to a full- scale set. Each participant will design their own small-scale model for ‘The Secret Garden’. For ages 13-18. […]
With Kerry Gallivan, Co-Founder, and CEO Listen in to hear how Chimani is navigating the great outdoors with GPS-enabled maps, curated content, and information on more than 400 national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests getting you off on the right foot no matter where you go. Chimani is a Yarmouth, ME-based software company that makes […]
MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls "that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a "genre-defying musical genius," is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile […]
This hands-on, in-person workshop is Inspired by the artist Mary Cassatt’s creative experimentation with the printmaking process. Participants will spend time looking at her prints in the exhibition, Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt, and then move to an Art Department studio space where Adriane Herman, Lunder Institute for American Art Residential Fellow, will lead the […]
Roll a hoop, spin a top, and more. All outdoor programs are dependent on the weather. Programs will be canceled, if it is rainy.
Bring your talent and perform for the community at our Open Mic event. Perform by playing a musical instrument, singing, reading a poem, dancing, juggling - any talent you would like to share. Make this an afternoon for community to get together and share our talents!
On Sat., Oct. 16, 2021, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church will have a Supper To Go from 4pm - 5:30pm. The meal is comprised of homemade baked beans, 2 hotdogs, coleslaw, cornbread, and your choice of a homemade dessert. The desserts will be listed on an easel board near the door. Cost is $8 per […]
In celebration of the ministry of departing pastor Rev. Thom Blackstone, PSUMC organist Sharon Saunders will present this farewell concert. (Closer to the date, if things go downhill with COVID, please check the church's Facebook page or website to make sure we have not stopped in-person activities and cancelled the concert.)
With over 140 exhibitors and 2,000+ attendees, the Business to Business Showcase is great for networking, and it’s the premier trade show in the area! There will be a list available at check in of all businesses who are hiring. Booths with job opportunities will be marked with a balloon. To register, contact cindy@midmainechamber.com or […]
Graphic Melee is an emcee, producer, DJ, and audio engineer dedicated to heavy beats, dusty vinyl, and dirty synthesizers. He is the resident DJ for Portland’s Monday of The Minds, Maine’s only Hip-Hop showcase for local and national touring acts. He is the curator of Todayinhiphophistory.com, a blog with 130k+ followers, and a multi-instrumentalist Berklee […]
Designed for teens aged 13-18, SLICE features free online classes for exploring careers in the creative arts. Join Maine Inside Out in an interactive virtual workshop on what it means to create art that is inspired by social justice issues. This workshop will be inspired by themes in the paintings of Bob Thompson. LEARN MORE.
This event has been CANCELLED. Next Business After Hours will be Nov 17, 2021 at New Dimensions Federal Credit Union. EDUCARE Central Maine 56 Drummond S Waterville, Me Business After Hours! A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one […]
Spend 30 minutes with a work of art on view in the Colby Museum galleries. This week, today the focus is on a group of works, Vessel #21, Vessel #5, and Vessel #2 by Theaster Gates, located in the William D. Adams Gallery (Lobby). Talking as a group about works of art can offer us […]
Have you ever wanted to embrace the short shorts of Magnum, P.I. or don the awesome sweater vests of Jessica Fletcher? Now you have the chance! Come dressed as your favorite mystery character or detective at this fun and interactive trivia night. Trivia will cover all things mystery in lead up to the Opera House’s […]
KICK OFF YOUR WEEKEND WITH YOGA! The class will be led by Lexi Fontaine, an experienced yoga instructor from the AYCC Wellness Program. Lexi will guide the session at the Head of Falls. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Those who do not have a yoga mat, no […]
How do you put on prosthetic horns or add a cool fake knife wound to your face? We are glad you asked! Come try out a cool Halloween look with makeup artist Sarah LeClair. Each person will create one look with one type of prosthetic. (Recommended for adults, but kids ages 12+ are welcome with […]
The Waterville Public Library and partners are delighted to announce the launch of a StoryWalk® at the North Street Community Connector Trail in Waterville, Maine! Beginning Saturday, October 23, 2021, please visit and enjoy reading the book “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer as you walk along the trail behind the North Street playground […]
Special location this week! We will meet at the North Street Community Connector Trail at 10:00 AM (directly across from the Quarry Road entrance) to look at the new Waterville StoryWalk, put on by the Waterville Public Museum, Waterville Creates and the Children's Discovery Museum! We will walk and read the story 'Daniel Finds a […]
The Art Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Renée Ater, Provost Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies, Brown University. The material remains of slave cabins dot the American landscape in the South and Middle Atlantic. Hiding in plain sight, slave cabins are reminders of the painful legacy of slavery in the United States including […]
Designed for teens aged 13-18, SLICE features free online classes for exploring careers in the creative arts. Join Raechel Moore to learn how to paint miniatures used for popular table-top games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint their own miniature. FMI
Experience firsthand capoeira, a Brazilian martial art form that combines dance, music, language, and acrobatics with Waterville-based capoeirista Kenny Harris. Kenny has worked with renowned capoeira mestres and will lead participants of all experience levels through the elements of the form. Developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th century, capoeira is practiced all […]
Maine Film Center | Railroad Square Cinema presents CINEMA IN CONVERSATION: FILMS OF FREEDOM, CAPTIVITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Sponsored by Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities and Oak Institute for Human Rights Post-film discussion with Steve Wurtzler, Colby Cinema Studies. “Todd Haynes’ Safe is a horror movie about the ultimate nightmare: becoming allergic to your own life. […]
The Margaret Chase Smith Library is pleased to announce Pamela White as the speaker for the 2021 Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs. This lecture is cosponsored by the Mid-Maine Global Forum. Ambassador White had a long career as a diplomat. Following graduation from the University of Maine in 1971, she served in Cameroon as a […]
The Waterville Public Library offers Grab & Go kits for adults and teens! On October 29 we’re handing out baby spider plants, while supplies last. The kit will include a baby plant, a pot, and some materials for some spidery decorating! FMI
Mark your calendars for the Friday before Halloween and join us for a free showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! $5 suggested donation
A cheery Christmas story gone Tim Burton-askew, The Nightmare Before Christmas is “part avant-garde art film, part amusing but morbid fairy tale, a delightfully ghoulish holiday musical that displays more inventiveness in its brief 75 minutes than some studios can manage in an entire year” (Kenneth Turan, L.A. Times). Two Screenings: Friday, October 29, 9:00 p.m. […]
Launching in mid-December, the James Webb Telescope will provide better images of the universe. Explore some earth and space activities including packing the James Webb for transport into space. All outdoor programs are dependent on the weather. Programs will be canceled, if it is rainy.
Hailing from Boston, Adam Ezra Group’s unconventional approach to the music world has allowed them to surge beyond their beloved hometown and emerge as one of the most uniquely powerful, underground live music experiences in the country. The fall of 2019 had AEG on more headlining tours supporting their 19th & 20th album releases and […]
We are so excited to announce that the Humane Society of Waterville will be hosting it’s 1st Annual Trunk or Treat Fundraiser! This will be an admission free event but donations will be very much appreciated. Come and join the fun! We'll have some fun activities such as... Doggy Kissing Booth Pumpkin Painting Corn Hole […]
AYCC TRUNK OR TREAT OPEN HOUSE Family Fun Halloween Event for all Ages and Abilities SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31st AYCC Parking Lot and Facility - 126 North Street in Waterville from 3:00 - 5:00 PM You're Invited! Wear your best costume and come trick or treat at up to 35 decorated trunks in our parking lot […]
Northern Maine Chapter Chair Donna Cassese will discuss how SCORE can help you whether you are starting a business, operating an existing business or are ready to retire and sell your business. SCORE provides free mentoring, workshops, and online resources. An entrepreneurial presentation will also be made by Amy Rowbottom of Crooked Face Creamery, sharing […]
Designed for teens aged 13-18, SLICE features free online classes for exploring careers in the creative arts. Join Phoebe and Isabelle Rogers to learn the fun process of bringing life to your own shapes, characters, and scenes through stop-motion animation using simple materials and any basic camera. REGISTER.
The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs will be hosting an in-person conversation tomorrow with civil liberties leader and free speech expert Nadine Strossen. Kimberly Flowers, the Goldfarb Center's Executive Director, will moderate a robust Q&A with Colby students, faculty, and staff on issues ranging from how to effectively resist hate speech to free speech on college campuses. Strossen […]
Visit this Fall Festival for apple slinging, trail walks, a nature scavenger hunt, pumpkin and leaf art, pumpkin bowling, a bean bag toss, a ski swap, and lots of raffles and prizes! FMI
We will walk and create a mini art journal using collage methods as seen in the book, Daniel Finds a Poem. Led by Serena Sanborn of Waterville Creates. Free for all ages — adults welcome! (This event will be held if weather permits.)
Come pick up a Turkey Pie meal to go - with all the fixings, including dessert, all for just $10!
On Sat., Nov 6, 2021, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church will have a Take Out Public Supper 4pm - 5:30pm. The meal is comprised of homemade baked beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, cornbread, and your choice of a homemade dessert. The desserts will be listed on an easel board near the door. Cost is $8 per person. […]