51st Annual Blueberry Festival Coming to Winslow Delightful “All Things Blueberry” Festival Promises Loads of Family Fun! Image courtesy of Winslow Congregational Church One of Maine’s all-time most popular, beloved, and downright yummy summer events—Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival—is coming this year on Saturday, August 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Winslow Congregational Church, […]

In celebration of the Colby College Museum of Art exhibition, Alex Katz: Theater and Dance, join us for an opening day conversation between artist Alex Katz, curator Robert Storr, and Michael Novak, Artistic Director of Paul Taylor Dance Company, moderated by Colby Museum Katz Consulting Curator Levi Prombaum. Storr and Novak will join Katz to […]

As reported by Amy Calder of the Morning Sentinel: The public is invited to attend the second phase of a visioning process being undertaken by the city and Colby College to help determine what the downtown will look like in the future, outside the parameters of revitalization occurring now downtown. The meeting will be held […]

Healing through Mosaics Workshop for grieving children and teens to be held August 24.  Expressing our feelings and experiences through art can be a powerful tool in healing. This healing arts activity gives children and teens the opportunity to honor a loved one’s memory and helps to express feelings of grief and loss while creating […]

To Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Waterville Area Habitat For Humanity’ !!! Waterville Area Habitat For Humanity’s Second Annual Golf Tournament is being held August 26, 2022 at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro, Maine. All proceeds will go toward construction of a new home for a qualified family. Friday, August 26, 2022- 9:00 AM Shotgun […]

Our team of volunteers are an integral part of Waterville Creates. Volunteers help us build community by assisting with exhibitions, performances, film experiences, classes, and workshops. By volunteering, you can give back to your community while supporting these events and performances at the Waterville Opera House, Ticonic Gallery + Studios, and the Maine International Film […]

Kick off your Friday night in downtown Waterville with resident jazz ensemble, led by Jake Hickey. Stop in between 5 pm – 7 pm for music and community. Performer Bios: Jake Hickey is a jazz pianist, jazz organists, and composer. Jake holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Loyola University New Orleans. At Loyola Jake […]

Have you always wanted to work with clay, but you’re not sure where to start? This engaging two-part class will focus on key hand building techniques that are perfect for beginner and experienced clay artists alike. In the first class, you will use a slab roller, which works like a rolling pin to create large, […]

One Night Only! OK, when was the last time you stood up and cheered at a film? No cap—this is what literally has happened for audiences seeing RRR. This has been true for Indian audiences both in RRR’s native country and for Indians and Indian-Americans here—but the Indian cinema, and this astonishing piece of action filmmaking, like […]

Wednesday, Sept. 7 4 p.m.   The Record Connection 90 Main St. Waterville  

Alexis Flink, Safety Management consultant from MEMIC will address issues of substance abuse in the workplace with regards to impairment and detection. Alexis has more than 15 years of experience in providing safety management in the insurance industry and has worked in a variety of industries from hospitals and construction to non-profit organizations. Alexis has […]

Thursday, September 8 - 3 p.m.   The Lockwood Hotel 9 Main Street, Waterville

Before the Divide by Rachel Gloria Adams Join us for conversation and refreshments at the Closing Reception of No Time. Curated by Maine artist Matt Demers, No Time explores the presence of everyday objects and figures through the work of eight Maine artists using a wide variety of media and techniques. Participating artists are Rachel Gloria Adams, Chelsea Ellis, […]

Stop by Greene Block + Studios to see how you can get involved in free arts workshops, concerts, and performances. Meet teaching artists as they demonstrate the free workshops that will be offered to the community, learn about how to get involved with free arts programming this year, celebrate the opening of the Center for […]

Blowing bubbles through a red oak twig is amazing and fun! It proves that moisture/water can move through the roots, trunk, and limb of the tree and all the way to the leaves. Come try blowing tree bubbles and other activities on September 10 at the Fall Tree Walk.

Do you like BBQ food, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, games, bidding on unique auction items and supporting your local community? If so, the Good Will-Hinckley Change Drive to Change Lives celebration on Saturday, Sept. 10, is for you! Between now and the event in September, you can save your spare change and donate it […]

Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, re-emerges on Shanachie Entertainment with Letting Go....Slow. It is a collection that showcases a rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor. "Where I am in my life right now, I'm not afraid to express what I […]

A big hit in its initial screening at MIFF 2021 before a bit further work was done to round this important film into perfect shape, Fighting Indians returns with a riveting story from Central Maine, and co-director Derek Ellis will be in attendance! On May 16, 2019, The State of Maine made history by passing […]

Wednesday, September 14 - 11 a.m. NEW Aroma Joe's Bay Street, Winslow

Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in this country and the world. It is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest caldera in the country. The volcano is considered dormant but it still supplies half the world’s geysers. The park is the home of hundreds of species of animals. Grizzlies, black bears, wolves, […]

Date: September 14, 2022 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studio Location: 10 Water Street, Suite 104, Waterville This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to […]