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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, April 28th 2024, we are hosting our 13th annual One in Five 5K! Get your team together and join us as we Race for the One! This year's event will be at FirstPark in Oakland at 9:00 AM. We will also be offering a virtual option! MORE INFO
You're invited to an English Afternoon Tea with the Children's Discovery Museum! Hosted by local tea lover and enthusiast Tess, along with museum staff and volunteers, enjoy a cup of afternoon tea and a bit to eat as you participate in a traditional tea experience. Smart casual attire, hats are encouraged! Best suited for ages […]
April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]
Waterville Creates hosts a public reading and storytelling event at the completion of the Death Wings Project, a series of three workshops held from January–March 2024 that redefine our relationships to death, grief, loss, and challenging life transitions. Professional actors will read excerpts from a script developed by instructor Bess Welden and workshop participants will […]
Date: Mondays, 9am–12pm, September–May Organization: Children's Discovery Museum Location: Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville Come by the Children’s Discovery Museum for some open-ended play targeted for ages 1-5! Activities include sensory bins, tactile toys, and our Mobile Museum pieces, as well as dance parties on our stage. Drop-in $3 for children, adults are free Learn more […]
Join us alongside Cynergy for Coffee & Conversation The Why and How of Life Insurance If you’ve ever wondered what life insurance is, why it’s important, and how to get it, this session is for you. Join KV Connect and Cynergy for this free panel discussion of local experts providing valuable insights and practical tips […]
Halloran Lab 40K venture showcase will bring together student enterprises from across campus to compete in a showcase pitch event. Please RSVP here on StartupTree if you plan to join us. Teams will be judged by a panel of guest judges, specifically curated to represent a diversity of experience, industry and sector expertise. All ventures have qualified for […]
Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2 - 3 p.m. with Peak Aesthetics to be held at 325-C Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville
SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a series that explores cool career paths in the arts! This program encourages students ages 13-18 to explore Waterville’s unique, high-quality arts and cultural programs. Each afternoon will be packed with information, inspiration, and pizza. The sessions will take place Tuesday, April 2, 9, & 23, and on […]
Please join us 7:00 PM Thursday, May 2, to celebrate the filmmaking work of the Mid-Maine Technical Center's Mass Media Communications Program! Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. TICKETS
There will be an interactive art exhibit, information from local organizations, a kid-friendly arts and crafts activity, and a walking tour of downtown Waterville. Organized by the students in Colby College’s “Reproductive Justice” course, WG236. Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. register
First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. Join us May 3 for […]
April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]
Volunteers will work to clean up the remaining branches and debris from the trees that were felled in December from high winds. Volunteers will also rake wood chips onto the paths, and other small projects to prepare camp for summer. We will provide a lunch, and people are welcome to come for part or all […]
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making. This class can be a great way to warm-up and stretch your physicality, or an opportunity to connect to your community. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and […]
Historic Image of the L.C. Bates Museum As part of Jane’s Walk, take a walking tour of the museum’s architecture and the GWH campus near the museum including buildings, the winding road and pond behind the museum. We will talk about the Maine architect William Miller of Lewiston, who designed the museum and 4 other […]
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join Art of Clay Studio members as they participate in their first Maine Pottery Tour, a statewide tour of clay studios in Maine! Visitors will be able to view the clay studio, purchase pottery created by clay studio members, […]
Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns to cinemas, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco-inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife […]
“O friends, not these tones! Rather let us tune our voices more pleasantly and more joyously.” Our final and jubilant program of the year, Choral Masterwork, is a collaboration among the orchestra, invited vocal soloists, and Colby Choirs to present Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, an epic ode to community and the joy of […]
April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join Art of Clay Studio members as they participate in their first Maine Pottery Tour, a statewide tour of clay studios in Maine! Visitors will be able to view the clay studio, purchase pottery created by clay studio members, […]
April 26, 27 + May 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. April 28 + May 5 at 2:00 p.m. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within […]
“O friends, not these tones! Rather let us tune our voices more pleasantly and more joyously.” Our final and jubilant program of the year, Choral Masterwork, is a collaboration among the orchestra, invited vocal soloists, and Colby Choirs to present Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, an epic ode to community and the joy of […]
Date: Mondays, 9am–12pm, September–May Organization: Children's Discovery Museum Location: Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville Come by the Children’s Discovery Museum for some open-ended play targeted for ages 1-5! Activities include sensory bins, tactile toys, and our Mobile Museum pieces, as well as dance parties on our stage. Drop-in $3 for children, adults are free Learn more […]
Explore the best ways to care for your personal or museum collections. Come join this free workshop at the L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley. This collections care and storage workshop will provide training on how to better care for your historic objects or family treasures. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE
Tues., May 7 & Wed., May 8 Imagine poems inspired by light brought to life in performance with light. InterPlay presents original poems from students in EN379 Poetry Writing II: Studies in Voice performed by these students and brought to life on stage in light by students in TD265 Light and Performance. Join us in […]
2024 Top Gun Waterville Regional Pitch Off is the ultimate showdown of innovation and creativity! Join us for an evening filled with groundbreaking ideas and fierce competition. This year's Waterville Top Gun participants will deliver a 5 minute pitch followed by Q & A from our judges. After the pitching, enjoy some networking, snacks and conversation […]
Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program on the second Wednesday of each month. 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 […]
Tues., May 7 & Wed., May 8 Imagine poems inspired by light brought to life in performance with light. InterPlay presents original poems from students in EN379 Poetry Writing II: Studies in Voice performed by these students and brought to life on stage in light by students in TD265 Light and Performance. Join us in […]
Public Advocate William Harwood will address the underlying reasons why electricity prices are unusually high and what can be done to lower them. Specifically, he will focus on the unpredictability of Standard Offer prices, the option of selecting a Competitive Electricity Provider, the benefits provided to renewable energy developers, the rising cost of restoration of […]
UPDATE: MMGF expects that attendance will reach the room's capacity of 75, so if you are planning on coming, arrive early! Those who have ordered lunch will have reserved seating. Fateh Azzam is a human rights researcher and consultant and a member of the Maine Coalition on Palestine. Born a stateless Palestinian refugee, he became […]
Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]
The 2024 Senior Exhibition features the culminating Capstone projects of Studio Art majors who have concentrated in painting, photography, print and digital media, and sculpture during their time at Colby. This year’s contributing seniors are Amani Tran, Annika Hogan, Ari Trueba, Ava Stotz, Emma Baker, Isabella Farren, Jess Xing, Lily Craig, Maeve DiSandro, Marthe Unkap, […]
Thursday, May 9 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Unlocking the Power of Public Speaking May 2024 Speaker Series Join Kathryn Hansen, Pd.D., as she discusses how to empower individuals with the skills and confidence needed to captivate, inspire, and lead through the power of their words. Click Here for More Information Event Logistics Date:Thursday, […]
It is quite a milestone year for Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterville, celebrating 100 years! Please join us to learn the history of the club in Waterville, led for the past 32 years by Alfond Youth & Community Center CEO, Ken Walsh. From its humble beginnings on Temple Street, the club has grown […]
Please join us to watch four short films directed by students in the Colby Cinema Studies Program! Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. LEARN MORE
Kennebec Valley Community College will celebrate the graduation of 427 students. Churchill Elangwe-Preston, founder of Waterville’s Mbingo Mountain Coffee, will give the keynote address. A native of Cameroon who now lives in Waterville, Elangwe-Preston studied electrical technology at KVCC and electrical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology before founding his coffee business. Crystal MacGown of […]
Look at mammals from around the world and their skulls, feet, and teeth to learn how they are adapted to live in different habitats. Look at their hoofs and feet to learn about how they are adapted to help mammals. Find mammals that run fast and some that can climb a tree. Make a mammal […]
Join us for a fun and creative celebration of spring! Activities include a free family movie, guided outdoor story walks, a hands-on program about worms, and more. Enjoy the sixth edition of this fabulous and free family event! These activities are free and open to all! At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main […]
Governor of the State of Maine Janet Mills will be this year’s Commencement Speaker. Mills will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Class speakers will Molly Rae Sottak for the Undergraduate Division and Nathaniel John White for the Graduate Division: Sottak is from Belmont, New Hampshire and is graduating magna cum laude with […]
Please join us for this fun and inspiring event! Former member of the Paul Winter Consort, Jim Scott will lead us with powerful songs and striking projected images. Jim brings warmth and humor in his jazz and world music influenced songs. There will be many invitations to join in the singing, to celebrate what's beautiful, amazing, […]
Fox Skulls, painting by Nancy Glassman Transitions, the summer 2024 art exhibit will open with a reception for artists on Saturday, May 11, from 4:00 to 6:00. Come meet the artists, tour the exhibition, and enjoy refreshments provided by the Colby Arts and Humanities. The exhibit, which includes the work of over 20 Maine artists, […]
The Union Coffeehouse kicks off the 2024 season with Stan Davis, a talented singer/songwriter and story teller, who was such a hit last year. He has performed for all ages throughout Maine including at One Longfellow Square, the Pumpkin Fest, the Common Ground Fair, the Alewife Festival, and the Turner and Winthrop gazebo concert series. […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE
Waterville Creates hosts a public reading and storytelling event at the completion of the Death Wings Project, a series of three workshops held from January–March 2024 that redefine our relationships to death, grief, loss, and challenging life transitions. Professional actors will read excerpts from a script developed by instructor Bess Welden and workshop participants will […]
Regional Legislative Breakfast Silver Street Tavern - 2 Silver St., Waterville Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Limited Seating - Register now: The Maine State Chamber's annual Regional Business Breakfasts bring "the State Chamber to your region," enabling us to hear first-hand about the concerns of each region's local businesses, as well as […]
Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! May 16: Crepe Paper Flowers May 23: Sing-Alongs (Last HSH until September) *The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.
Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 16 - 3 p.m. with Kennebec Messalonskee Trails Directions: Kennebec Trails Rd., Benton Ave., Winslow. Take Benton Ave. NE in Winslow and look for the CMP pole yard (halfway between Big G’s Deli and Haywood Road). On the west side of the road, you will see a […]
Our annual work weekend is just around the corner, and we are looking for more hands to help get work done! So far we have had an intrepid group of 10 volunteers sign up; we hope for 40-50 total volunteers. Work weekend is happening Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19, at Friends Camp in […]
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making. This class can be a great way to warm-up and stretch your physicality, or an opportunity to connect to your community. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and […]
Come learn about some of the techniques used by NASA scientists to explore and understand our universe, through a series of fun and informative hands-on activities including Stomp Rockets, Mars Rover Game, Discovering Distant Planets, Moon Craters,and more! Plus, discover the construction and principles behind a working refractor telescope with the Galileoscope! Admission: $4 for […]
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation, which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London's […]
Celebrate National Pet Month with Mrs. Liz! There will be stories about pet ownership, choosing a pet, and more. What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5–8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Questions? Call 872-5433 or […]
Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the […]
Chamber Members: Book your booth today! Clear your calendar and plan to join us for the best networking opportunity in Mid-Maine. Tuesday, May 21 - Noon to 6 p.m. at the Thomas College Field House West River Rd., Waterville Enjoy the warm weather and join us for: ~ FREE Admission ~ Plenty of parking ~ […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE
Wondering why we keep bragging about our cohort all the time? Come see for yourself! We’re celebrating the third Dirigo Labs class with a pitch event. Once you meet this amazing group of entrepreneurs we know you’ll be impressed. This event is free to the public, but registration is required to secure your spot. Hors […]
Homeschool students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels* are invited to come to the library for fun and activities! May 16: Crepe Paper Flowers May 23: Sing-Alongs (Last HSH until September) *The Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings! Questions? Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.
Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, May 24 - 10 a.m. with Oliver & Friends Bookshop to be held at 150 Main Street, Waterville Proud Sponsors of our 2024 Ribbon Cuttings:
Join us for the opening reception of At Play: Works by Tom Jessen. Step into the creative world of artist Tom Jessen as he brings his piece Atsuko to life right before your eyes at Ticonic Gallery. Following the construction of Atsuko, visitors will be invited to become a part of the interactive journey! Participants will be asked […]
Let your imagination run wild as we invent fantastic new creatures by combining parts of existing animals in the museum — using colored pencils, of course! This fun activity helps kids think about adaptations and the “creativity” we observe in some animals’ naturally selected traits. Can you invent a chimera stranger than the duck-billed platypus? […]
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. […]
May 25th 1:00 - 4:00 Viles Arboretum The Fairies & Gnomes Festival is back and better than ever! Join us on May 25th at Viles Arboretum for a day of magical fun. Kids can build gnome houses, get their faces painted with fantastical designs, and take guided walks through the woods. There will be crafts, […]
Celebrated presidential historian, international speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin ’64, LL.D. ’78 will deliver the commencement address. Goodwin is the author of seven critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling books that provide intimate portrayals of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and John F. Kennedy. Her books […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 to make the craft with help from library staff! May 7: 3-D Flower Collage May 14: Bee-utiful Picture May 21: Butterfly Puppet May 28: Air Dry Clay Mosaic LEARN MORE
A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover […]
Maine entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. Sponsored by Maine Technology Institute. FMI
Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]
With support from the Maine Justice Foundation, AYCC is partnering with OUT Maine to host a Queer Youth Summit on June 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Waterville! Building on the momentum from the past two years where this summit was established by the AYCC's Folks Organizing For Queer Spaces (FORQS), we hope […]