Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series. Noon Sun & Mon, Nov 9 & 10, 2025 During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess becomes trapped in a bottle and is rescued by a human boy named Sosuke, who names her Ponyo and quickly becomes friends with her. When Ponyo's father, […]

Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series. Noon Sun & Mon, Nov 9 & 10, 2025 During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess becomes trapped in a bottle and is rescued by a human boy named Sosuke, who names her Ponyo and quickly becomes friends with her. When Ponyo's father, […]

The Colby Wind Ensemble’s fall concert will feature exciting works from the past and present. Kalos Eidos, composed by Carol Brittin Chambers, portrays the colors and patterns of a kaleidoscope. William Grant Still’s Folk Suite for Band weaves together some of the most widely enjoyed spirituals into this inspiring work for wind band. Admission is […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, November 12 at 3:30 p.m. with Jendi Crepe & Smoothie to be held at 40 Main Street, Waterville  

Zach Peckham is a writer, editor, and teacher. He is the author of the chapbook cycle hum (Sistrum Books, 2025) and the poetry collection As If And (New Mundo, 2026). His work has appeared in APARTMENT, Annulet, Oversound, mercury firs, Poetry Northwest, American Book Review, and elsewhere. He has held editorial positions with the Cleveland […]

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6-8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. […]

November 13: Digital Marketing Tips for Your Organization. With nearly a decade of experience in digital marketing, Gary Elliott, of NEWSCENTER Maine, has built a career in connecting brands with audiences using a data-driven strategy to deliver measurable results. Gary will discuss campaign development, audience targeting, and performance optimization. Gary will help businesses understand ways to […]

We are excited to be back at Front & Main next week for an informal gathering. Please join us on Thursday, November 13 anytime between 4 pm - 6 pm. Central Maine Pride will provide some light appetizers and all are welcome. We'd love to hear from everyone what they are interested in Central Maine […]

Waterville, ME- September 18, 2025 — Dirigo Labs, a program of the Central Maine Growth Council, in collaboration with Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and Colby College, is excited to announce the third annual Back of the Napkin Challenge, an ideation competition that invites students to pitch creative business concepts designed to make a […]

Gertrude Abercombie's close circle of queer friends and artists deeply influenced her painting's subjects and motifs, and inspired her famous parties that lasted into the night. For this edition of Art Queeries, we pay homage to her 'continuous gatherings' by exploring her paintings through a queer lens with facilitated conversations by Christian Adame, Mirken Director […]

Join Sarah Tuttle and Bridget Convey for an evening of Maine song and poetry. This year's program is a tribute to a few of the crafts and trades found in Maine — it includes Acadian folk songs, sea shanties, and brand-new songs about the work of the home. You might even hear a tune about […]

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Dates: November 14, 15, 21, 28, & 29 at 7:30 p.m. + November 16, 22, 23, & 30 at 2:00 p.m. Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans […]

What does Latin, ritual dance, sound engineering, and film making have to do with Becky Nurse? Come find out, and see what our cast and crew have been up to in ACAT's upcoming production of Becky Nurse of Salem by Sarah Ruhl! Performance Dates: November 14, 15 & 21, 22 @ 7:30PM November 16 & […]

Three Performances: Friday, November 14, 7:30 and Saturday, November 15, 2:00 & 7:30 These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. The concert features student work from TD355: Applied Choreography, the annual faculty-directed First-Year dance piece, and special guests! […]

Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library! Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process! •    Brainstorming an idea or thesis statement •    Developing a rough draft, double-checking grammar •    Polishing a final draft Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm · Saturdays, 12:00 - 3:00 […]

Three Performances: Friday, November 14, 7:30 and Saturday, November 15, 2:00 & 7:30 These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. The concert features student work from TD355: Applied Choreography, the annual faculty-directed First-Year dance piece, and special guests! […]

Two nights only! How did a complete commercial flop of a movie turn into the biggest cult movie ever, one that saved the very existence of Railroad Square Cinema, The Maine Film Center’s forebear? Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that […]

Dates: November 14, 15, 21, 28, & 29 at 7:30 p.m. + November 16, 22, 23, & 30 at 2:00 p.m. Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans […]

What does Latin, ritual dance, sound engineering, and film making have to do with Becky Nurse? Come find out, and see what our cast and crew have been up to in ACAT's upcoming production of Becky Nurse of Salem by Sarah Ruhl! Performance Dates: November 14, 15 & 21, 22 @ 7:30PM November 16 & […]

Three Performances: Friday, November 14, 7:30 and Saturday, November 15, 2:00 & 7:30 These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. The concert features student work from TD355: Applied Choreography, the annual faculty-directed First-Year dance piece, and special guests! […]

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Maine with the Choirs at Colby in a festive program celebrating French and Canadian choral traditions. Featuring works by Francis Poulenc, Nathaniel Dett, Eleanor Daley, and others, the evening traces cultural connections that have shaped Maine’s history. The performance will culminate in Camille Saint-Saëns’s Christmas Oratorio, a warm and […]