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 […]

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

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 […]

Central Maine Pride is bringing back the annual Pride Festival to Head of Falls this year! Come together for a free, family friendly event to celebrate Central Maine's LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Enjoy local music and art, check out area makers and crafters, dance and laugh and create! LEARN MORE

Postponed from March 23, due to inclement weather. Folk to Folk Rock Royalty This family will break generational barriers and join us for one amazing night together. Two rockin' sons with the father of folk, and three great songwriters. Singer-songwriter David Mallett is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, […]

Katie White Our next Leadership Luncheon will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet President & CEO of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services, Dr. Katie Spencer White. Dr. White will share her vision for future plans at the Shelter […]

Jo Dee Messina is one of the most iconic country artists of the '90s and '00s and still has a reputation as one of the genre's most passionate, high-energy performers. In 1996, she kicked off her notable career with "Heads Carolina, Tails California," a single that immediately made her a household name. Following the success […]

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. Celebrate Pride Month of First […]

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The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Carole Wise, a singer/songwriter from Brunswick, Maine. Her music is sweet and soulful, drawing on a lifelong passion for education, the beauty of the natural world, and the adventures of finding truth through life's challenges. Her music is also organic – grown and nurtured from the seed of […]

The Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate salute, capturing the experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, live and in-person! Backed by a live band, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the ’60s to the late ’70s, with the unique falsettos that made them legends. […]

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, or you could win the 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

Professor Heinrich, author of acclaimed works such as Winter World, Mind of the Raven, and Life Everlasting, will share his enchanting experiences as a biologist. His unbiased insights into the beauty of nature, drawn from his observations near his off-the-grid cabin in the mountains of western Maine, promise to inspire and captivate. Following the presentation, […]

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 […]

Date: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can […]