This lecture will be an exploration of the music of the Carribean coast of Columbia through muscial demonstrations as well as an in depth conversation and question and answer session.

In its continuing efforts to recognize individuals who put themselves at personal risk for the sake of truth-telling, Colby College will honor two Ukrainians with the 2022 Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism. Mstyslav Chernov, a visual journalist and writer, and photojournalist Evgeniy Maloletka are being recognized for exceptional bravery in covering the Russian […]

UNIFIED CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Friday, October 14th Starting at 5:30PM *PURNELL WRIGLEY FIELD 47 Matthews Avenue in Waterville *Rain Location, AYCC Gymnasiums 50/50 RAFFLE GIFT BASKET RAFFLES CONCESSIONS by the Proper Pig COMPETITIVE & SOCIAL Brackets ​ TOP PRIZE $500 FEES: $60 - Competitive Team of 2 $30 - Social Team of 2 ​ Free T-Shirt […]

The Juice Joint is Jumpin! Join Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity for a night of Murder, Mayhem & THE MOB!   Click for more info.

Wache brings you the ancestral sounds of Gaita flutes, tambores (traditional hand drums), and call-and-response vocals for a lively trip to the Caribbean coast of Colombia! Join Wache as they explore the roots of Cumbia, Porro, and other traditional Colombian rhythms that celebrate community, love, and life through music. Funded by the Robert J. Strider […]

500 Years tells the epic story that led Guatemala to a tipping point in their history, from the genocide trial of General Ríos Montt to the citizen uprising that toppled President Otto Perez Molina. While indigenous peoples of Guatemala are no stranger to oppression, the recent events that took place over a tumultuous three-year span, change […]

A panel discussion | Wednesday, October 19 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Zoom UWKV's Emerging Leaders Society and Cynergy, a division of the Kennebec Valley Chamber, are hosting a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) panel discussion next week on Oct. 19 from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Walk the Walk: DEI in Action will be this year’s […]

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At the Waterville Opera House Glenn Miller Orchestra October 19 at 7:30pm The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra, Glenn Miller’s music is alive […]

Young professionals from across Maine are invited to attend this year's Magnetize Maine! Register Today! Space is limited. Our day kicks off at 9:00 at the Waterville Opera House. Keynote speaker Katie Shorey, Director of Engagement at Live + Work Maine and President of Startup Maine, will present ideas for how young professional groups can […]

Postponed from July 21 MMHSS PRESENTS ON OCTOBER 21, 6:30 p.m. TRUE NORTH: A PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION!   True North offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the creatures who make their homes in the otherworldly expanse of the Arctic. Presented by local wildlife photographer, Charlie MacPherson, this presentation is sure to fascinate and inspire. Light refreshments provided […]

Paul Reiser October 21 at 8:00pm Don’t miss an evening of standup comedy with Paul Reiser!   Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives—and he shows no signs of slowing down. Reiser’s first book, Couplehood, sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The […]

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Come run, walk or roll through Pine Tree Camp’s fully accessible trails in the heart of the Maine woods. Pine Tree Camp’s 285-acre campus on the shore of North Pond in Rome is the perfect setting for people of all abilities to come together and enjoy a picturesque 5K to raise money in support of […]

“SOUP-er Saturday” Coming from Winslow Congregational Church! Get ready to enjoy a “SOUP-er” yummy take-out lunch, brimming with your choice of mouth-watering soup or chowder, a homemade biscuit or cornbread, and homemade chocolate chip or snickerdoodle cookies! Saturday, Oct 22, Winslow Congregational Church will be offering these delectable “SOUP-er Saturday” lunchtime meals for drive-through/to-go pick-up. […]

Directed by Jinwook Park, the Colby Symphony Orchestra performs masterworks from the 19th century. Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture begins the program, but Debussy’s delightful Petite Suite is the real amuse-bouche. The program concludes with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony.

Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Kottke's 1971 major-label debut, Mudlark, positioned him […]

Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his bandmates – Corinna Smith (fiddle), Alex Martin (drums), Poche Ponce (bass) - built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination, regularly performing hundreds of shows a year for the past two decades without any major label or mainstream radio support. […]

At a popular bakery café, residents of New York’s Upper East Side get bagels and coffee served with a smile 24 hours a day. But behind the scenes, undocumented immigrant workers face sub-legal wages, dangerous machinery, and abusive managers who will fire them for calling in sick. Mild-mannered sandwich maker Mahoma López has never been […]

Content Warning: This email pertains to topics including depression, suicide, and sexual violence among youth. Dear youth ally: In late September, the results of the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) were shared with the public. Across measures of mental health, experiences of violence and sexual violence, and feelings of support and safety, girls are […]

The Oak Institute for Human Rights has named Indigenous rights activist Ana Lucía Ixchíu Hernández as one of two Oak Human Rights Fellows for the fall semester. During their time on the Colby campus, they will work to raise awareness about Indigenous rights and discuss ways that colonialism and modern borders have violated human rights of Indigenous […]

Trunk-or-Treat Fundraiser for Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry Join us in the parking lot of Winslow Congregational Church lot for a safe, fun-filled Trunk-or-Treat event for the kids you love! Sponsored by Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, the event will feature great Kids’ Basket Raffles! Don’t miss out on this Halloween Good-Time! Friday, October 28, […]

It's 1968. Suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth Banks) leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter, but when a new pregnancy becomes life-threatening, she must navigate the all-male medical establishment unwilling to terminate her pregnancy. Her journey for a solution leads her to activists Virginia (Sigourney Weaver) and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), who dream of a […]