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Join local artists as we kick off a new series of workshops! These fun and engaging events offer makers of all ages the chance to explore their creativity and craft something special. From clay to felting, leather to bookmaking, Community Maker Days are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy of creating! Offerings include: Felt […]
December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]
December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]
December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]
One of Maine’s most beloved and beautiful Christmas experiences returns! Enjoy and be enriched by the gorgeous, candlelit, a capella presentation of the 33rd edition of Carols in the Round concert by the Mount View Chamber Singers, a 20 member ensemble of students from Mount View High School in Thorndike. As the singers encircle the […]
In 2024, the mid-Maine region welcomed new businesses, launched innovative programs, advanced construction projects, supported entrepreneurs, and engaged in conversations about the future of our communities and economy. Let’s celebrate this year’s achievements while preparing for a thriving regional economy in 2025! Featuring: Developer of the Year Award Emerging Leader Award Maine Department of Economic […]
Tuesdays, November 5 + 19, December 3 + 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Morning Clay, a newly created class at The Art of Clay Studio focusing on hand-building with clay. This class is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This small-group class is led by Candy Andre, an art educator […]
In this bimonthly exploration of clay, teens ages 13–16 will learn about hand-building, glazing, surface design, and more. Each young artist will be encouraged to independently find their own unique approach to clay in a supportive environment. Cost: $51. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. DETAILS
Date: Thursday, December 19 at 7:30pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Celebrate the festive season with beloved classics from the timeless Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Tommy Dorsey was an extremely successful bandleader from the 1930s until his untimely […]
A special service will be offered on Friday, December 20, 4 p.m., at Pleasant Street UMC. We welcome The Tourmalines for special music during this service. The name of this service comes from the season. But the name, “Longest Night”, also describes the feeling that a number of people have during this season. In these long, dark, […]
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. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and can be taken as a series or a single workshop. Classes are free and open to all: no experience with dance […]
New York’s Metropolitan Opera made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide: the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie […]
Date: Monday, December 23 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of the Celts, performing a fresh hybrid of Irish […]
A forever classic, Fiddler on the Roof is set in 20th-century pre-revolutionary Russia where Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, is deadset on marrying his three daughters off in respectable matches. However, when each of them expresses different romantic leanings, he has to contend with the collision of tradition and uncomfortable change. The family has to […]
Whether you're seeing it for the first time or quoting Morpheus line-for-line, celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Matrix at the Maine Film Center! A classic sci-fi title that continues to influence the film world, The Matrix is best experienced on the big screen. Computer programmer Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves), known by his hacker alias "Neo," is contacted […]
An undeniable cult classic, American Movie is a documentary about...well, an American movie. We follow aspiring director Mark Borchardt, along with his bumblingly iconic friend Mike Schank, as the two of them attempt to film a low-budget horror movie in rural Wisconsin–for the second time. Despite next to no funding and a less-than-experienced crew, as well […]
"You are who you choose to be." Based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, The Iron Giant is a beloved animated classic that brings Cold War tension to the fictional town of Rockwell, Maine. One night in October of 1957, an enormous object from space crashes into the ocean. Nine-year-old Hogarth […]
Wim Wenders (Perfect Days, Wings of Desire) once again features at the Maine Film Center for the 25th anniversary of Buena Vista Social Club, a documentary about a group of Cuba's finest musicians, who reenter the business in the wake of Castro's rule. Renowned guitarist Ry Cooder (who scored Wenders' Paris, Texas) assembles the musicians in the […]
The year is 1977. Harry Burns and Sally Albright (Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan), two graduates from the University of Chicago, share a ride to New York City. Along the way, they debate whether or not a man and woman can be friends without romantic attraction–the debate turns into an argument, ending with the two […]
Auditions for Adults: Saturday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 5, 1:00 p.m. Auditions for Children: Saturday, January 4, 1:00 p.m. Show Dates: April 25–May 4 Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is a captivating masterpiece. Both children and adults alike will be delighted […]
Cinema Explorations, a free wintertime community-curated film series, returns in January 2025! The new lineup consists of five films from five different countries around the world. Films are shown every other weekend. Each film screens twice, on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. January 4 + 5: UnBroken (USA) […]
Cinema Explorations, a free wintertime community-curated film series, returns in January 2025! The new lineup consists of five films from five different countries around the world. Films are shown every other weekend. Each film screens twice, on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. January 4 + 5: UnBroken (USA) […]
Auditions for Adults: Saturday, January 4, 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, January 5, 1:00 p.m. Auditions for Children: Saturday, January 4, 1:00 p.m. Show Dates: April 25–May 4 Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is a captivating masterpiece. Both children and adults alike will be delighted […]
Session 1: Wednesdays, January 8 + 22 Session 2: Wednesdays, February 12 + 26 In these two-part sessions, students begin to explore the wonders of clay: focusing on hand-building, sculpture, and surface design. Each young artist is encouraged to find their own unique approach in clay. Tools, glaze, firings, and all other materials included. For ages […]