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 ~ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]