We explore the roots of bebop first planted by Dizzy Gillespie in the Latin jazz featured in his later work. Gillespie’s compositions “Con Alma,” “Manteca,” and “Salt Peanuts” will be […]

Begin your spring the fun way: with art at CSA! Create amazing spring art in this week-long exploration of art and creativity. Make a cool mini drawing robot, learn about […]

In all its various forms and configurations, Juliet Karelsen’s work cross-references painting, stitching, tapestry, rug making, embroidery, abstract art, fantasy, landscape, textile, miniature worlds, and even science – from botany […]

Ever wondered how 3D printers work and what you can create with them? This three-week workshop will provide an overview of 3D printing from start to finish, including demonstrations, software, […]

Please join the Goldfarb Center to hear José Miguel Vivanco, one of the nation’s experts on human rights in Latin America, give this year's Senator George J. Mitchell Distinguished International Lecture. Over […]

In 1807 the London surgeon and anatomist Charles Bell was called by his friend Thomas Bruce, the Earl of Elgin, to view the friezes of the Parthenon, recently brought to […]

We will provide some board games or you can bring your favorite one to share and teach others about. Geared towards ages 12 to 18.

Ecosystems can “flip” and, as a result of reinforcing feedback mechanisms, “lock” into alternative stable states. Robert Steneck, professor at the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, studied this […]

April is a great time to observe bats, because many are just beginning to emerge from hibernation. Come see some amazing taxidermied bats from around the world, learn fascinating bat […]

Please join us for an encouraging discussion of how a small group of impassioned nature conservationists fought and changed the course of bird extinction and bird decimation. From the 1860s to […]

Elected officials and constituents: Don't miss the opportunity to meet face to face and share ideas to best strengthen our business community! A free community event. Appetizers provided by Selah […]

We humans are a force of nature. At the same time, human activities alter the basic elements of life — earth, air, water, and fire—those elements change human life. In an […]

Today we honor Sam Prescott, the Massachusetts patriot who joined Paul Revere on his famous Midnight Ride — and who gave his name to the administrative building here on campus, […]

Lost + Found: Photographs by Susan Metzger April 15 - June 29, 2019 Opening Reception Thursday, April 18, 2019 5:00 - 7:00 pm Common Street Arts is pleased to host […]

Join us at the Winslow Public Library to learn French through books, songs, games, crafts and activities. No French language experience necessary. Geared towards ages 2 to early elementary.

Faculty Fellow in History and East Asian Studies Viktor Shmagin will speak on the Japanese prints in the exhibition A Vision for Composition. Location: Upper Jetté Galleries, Colby Museum of Art.

We will be having a family movie night featuring Mary Poppins Returns. The movie is rated PG and lasts 90 minutes. All ages are welcome.

Part of the Colby Fringe Festival, this Dabke night and poetry event features the Boston Dabke Troup, brought to Colby by Fulbright Scholar Amira Chatti in collaboration with the Theater […]

The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers will be hosting its Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt on its campus on Saturday, April 20th! This Easter Egg Hunt is for children […]

As a family, find new and exciting ways to explore the museum through a looking activity in the galleries and then participate in an egg-decorating workshop. For children ages 4+ […]

Celebrate William Shakespeare's 454th birthday with Recycled Shakespeare Company. Sign up for a time slot to read a sonnet. You will receive an email with your assigned sonnet and location […]

Come join Colby Students for a community-wide barbecue featuring free food tastings and entertainment Saturday, April 20th at Head of the Falls on Front Street. We will have activities for […]

In what is expected to be a Wagnerian event for the ages, soprano Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, Wotan’s willful warrior daughter, who loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act […]