Dates: June 20 + 27 and August 23 + 30, 2024 at 5:30–7:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This beginner level, two-part class is an introduction to hand building. Instructor Pam Wilcox will lead the […]

Join us for a free screening of Hairy Who + The Chicago Imagists, a stunning documentary about a ragtag group of young artists coming onto the Chicago scene in the mid-1960s that highlights the career of Gladys Nilsson, an artist on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art (right below the theater). Join […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, June 28 - Noon with The Playhouse at Waterville Station to be held at 17 Railroad Square, Waterville Follwing the ribbon cutting, there will be an arts and crafts fair in the parking lot, outdoor musical performances, and an evening of one-act plays by Aqua City Actors Theatre. […]

Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) are thrilled to present their first performances in their new home theater at the The Playhouse at Waterville Station! Please come celebrate and support these fabulous performers and crew. To help ensure ACAT can continue providing stellar performances to the Greater Waterville area, please consider contributing to ACAT's theater renovation […]

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly […]

On July 4 only, the Farmers’ Market will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. 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 […]

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 artist Tom Jessen for […]

Wednesday, July 10 - 3 p.m. with The Robin's Nest - (New Added Location) to be held at                                                                           […]

Leadership Luncheon Thursday, July 11 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Theresa Thompson - Owner & President Standard Waterproofing Join us for a delicious lunch and presentation with Theresa Thompson, Owner and President of Standard Waterproofing Inc., a women-owned commercial waterproofing company located in WInslow. It has a broad […]

Leadership Luncheon Thursday, July 11 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Theresa Thompson - Owner & President Standard Waterproofing Join us for a delicious lunch and presentation with Theresa Thompson, Owner and President of Standard Waterproofing Inc., a women-owned commercial waterproofing company located in WInslow. It has a broad […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for an afternoon of art-making in Castonguay Square. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of artist Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt in the Alive and Kicking exhibition, on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art. Tell your story using the same materials beloved by the artist: shimmering mylar, translucent […]

Montmartre Cemetery, Paris (photo: Véronique Plesch) Please join us for this month's history talk on Thursday, July 11th: Motivated by the current project of a trail through Waterville’s Pine Grove Cemetery, Véronique Plesch’s illustrated talk aims at providing historical context. Surveying millennia of funerary practices, from the ancient Egyptians through today, the lecture will stop […]

Hope’s Place for grieving children is offering its next activity session on Thursday, July 11th from 6:00-7:00pm, 304 Main Street, Waterville. Participants will create a calming jar.  This activity helps children and teens to calm and cope when they are feeling or experiencing difficult emotions related to their grief and loss.  Hope’s Place is a […]

MIFF returns July 12–21 for 10 exciting days showcasing more than 100 films — the best of American and international cinema with world premieres, classic revivals, inspiring performances, and exhibitions. We highlight some of Maine and New England’s most innovative filmmakers. Full and partial festival passes and individual tickets are now sale! All screenings take […]

After an initial delay, we are excited to announce Light Sentinels by Skunk Control will officially open in Castonguay Square in Waterville on Friday, July 12, in conjunction with the opening night of the Maine International Film Festival and Waterville Rocks. Light Sentinels, crafted by the Australian-based creative team Skunk Control, consists of 10 towering […]

Rustic Overtones with Muddy Ruckus Date: Friday, July 12, 2024 Time: Beer Garden opens at 6pm; Music at 7pm Place: Head of Falls, Waterville, ME Rain Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME Free Waterville Rocks is a FREE, family-friendly concert series that is held at beautiful Head of Falls in Downtown Waterville […]

Join us for the annual Museum Summer Luncheon, a cherished tradition since the museum’s inauguration in 1959. Each July artists, educators, curators, collectors, volunteers, and dedicated friends gather together in a day-long celebration of the museum’s commitment to transforming lives through art, the contribution of artists, and the unwavering support of friends like you. Colby […]