MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls "that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a "genre-defying musical genius," is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile […]

This hands-on, in-person workshop is Inspired by the artist Mary Cassatt’s creative experimentation with the printmaking process. Participants will spend time looking at her prints in the exhibition, Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt, and then move to an Art Department studio space where Adriane Herman, Lunder Institute for American Art Residential Fellow, will lead the […]

Roll a hoop, spin a top, and more. All outdoor programs are dependent on the weather. Programs will be canceled, if it is rainy.

Bring your talent and perform for the community at our Open Mic event.   Perform by playing a musical instrument, singing, reading a poem, dancing, juggling - any talent you would like to share.  Make this an afternoon for community to get together and share our talents!

On Sat., Oct. 16, 2021, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church will have a Supper To Go from 4pm - 5:30pm. The meal is comprised of homemade baked beans, 2 hotdogs, coleslaw, cornbread, and your choice of a homemade dessert. The desserts will be listed on an easel board near the door. Cost is $8 per […]

In celebration of the ministry of departing pastor Rev. Thom Blackstone, PSUMC organist Sharon Saunders will present this farewell concert. (Closer to the date, if things go downhill with COVID, please check the church's Facebook page or website to make sure we have not stopped in-person activities and cancelled the concert.)

With over 140 exhibitors and 2,000+ attendees, the Business to Business Showcase is great for networking, and it’s the premier trade show in the area! There will be a list available at check in of all businesses who are hiring. Booths with job opportunities will be marked with a balloon. To register, contact cindy@midmainechamber.com or […]

Graphic Melee is an emcee, producer, DJ, and audio engineer dedicated to heavy beats, dusty vinyl, and dirty synthesizers. He is the resident DJ for Portland’s Monday of The Minds, Maine’s only Hip-Hop showcase for local and national touring acts. He is the curator of Todayinhiphophistory.com, a blog with 130k+ followers, and a multi-instrumentalist Berklee […]

Designed for teens aged 13-18, SLICE features free online classes for exploring careers in the creative arts. Join Maine Inside Out in an interactive virtual workshop on what it means to create art that is inspired by social justice issues. This workshop will be inspired by themes in the paintings of Bob Thompson. LEARN MORE.

This event has been CANCELLED.  Next Business After Hours will be Nov 17, 2021 at New Dimensions Federal Credit Union. EDUCARE Central Maine 56 Drummond S Waterville, Me Business After Hours! A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one […]

Spend 30 minutes with a work of art on view in the Colby Museum galleries. This week, today the focus is on a group of works, Vessel #21, Vessel #5, and Vessel #2 by Theaster Gates, located in the William D. Adams Gallery (Lobby). Talking as a group about works of art can offer us […]

Have you ever wanted to embrace the short shorts of Magnum, P.I. or don the awesome sweater vests of Jessica Fletcher? Now you have the chance! Come dressed as your favorite mystery character or detective at this fun and interactive trivia night. Trivia will cover all things mystery in lead up to the Opera House’s […]

KICK OFF YOUR WEEKEND WITH YOGA! The class will be led by Lexi Fontaine, an experienced yoga instructor from the AYCC Wellness Program. Lexi will guide the session at the Head of Falls. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Those who do not have a yoga mat, no […]

How do you put on prosthetic horns or add a cool fake knife wound to your face? We are glad you asked! Come try out a cool Halloween look with makeup artist Sarah LeClair. Each person will create one look with one type of prosthetic. (Recommended for adults, but kids ages 12+ are welcome with […]

The Waterville Public Library and partners are delighted to announce the launch of a StoryWalk® at the North Street Community Connector Trail in Waterville, Maine! Beginning Saturday, October 23, 2021, please visit and enjoy reading the book “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer as you walk along the trail behind the North Street playground […]

Special location this week! We will meet at the North Street Community Connector Trail at 10:00 AM (directly across from the Quarry Road entrance) to look at the new Waterville StoryWalk, put on by the Waterville Public Museum, Waterville Creates and the Children's Discovery Museum! We will walk and read the story 'Daniel Finds a […]

The Art Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Renée Ater, Provost Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies, Brown University. The material remains of slave cabins dot the American landscape in the South and Middle Atlantic. Hiding in plain sight, slave cabins are reminders of the painful legacy of slavery in the United States including […]

Designed for teens aged 13-18, SLICE features free online classes for exploring careers in the creative arts. Join Raechel Moore to learn how to paint miniatures used for popular table-top games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Each participant will have the opportunity to paint their own miniature. FMI

Maine Film Center | Railroad Square Cinema presents CINEMA IN CONVERSATION: FILMS OF FREEDOM, CAPTIVITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Sponsored by Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities and Oak Institute for Human Rights Post-film discussion with Steve Wurtzler, Colby Cinema Studies. “Todd Haynes’ Safe is a horror movie about the ultimate nightmare: becoming allergic to your own life. […]

The Margaret Chase Smith Library is pleased to announce Pamela White as the speaker for the 2021 Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs. This lecture is cosponsored by the Mid-Maine Global Forum. Ambassador White had a long career as a diplomat. Following graduation from the University of Maine in 1971, she served in Cameroon as a […]

The Waterville Public Library offers Grab & Go kits for adults and teens! On October 29 we’re handing out baby spider plants, while supplies last. The kit will include a baby plant, a pot, and some materials for some spidery decorating! FMI

Mark your calendars for the Friday before Halloween and join us for a free showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! $5 suggested donation