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Choirs at Colby: Music Meets Theater

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

Choruses have their origins in the theater of Ancient Greece. A Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities theme event, the Choirs at Colby gather to celebrate the fusion of these artistic domains. Directed by Dr. Neviton Barros, this concert will feature pieces from operas, operettas, musical theater, and movie soundtracks. Admission is free, but […]

Free

Auditions for The Cottage

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Auditions: Saturday, November 9,  12:00 – 2:00 p.m. + Sunday, November 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Come to either or both sessions.) Try out for the first production of WOH's 2025 theatrical season, The Cottage. This brand-new, side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her […]

Elvis Costello & the Imposters with Charlie Sexton (Sold Out!)

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Two-time Grammy Award Winner and member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Elvis Costello is known for his classic hits, “Alison,” “Veronica,” “Watching the Detectives,” and countless more. Costello is the composer and lyricist of over six hundred published titles, including fifteen songs co-written with Paul McCartney […]

Ernest & Celestine

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Young mouse Celestine wants to be an artist but is pressured into studying dentistry like every other rodent. While collecting discarded baby teeth, she meets a would-be entertainer named Ernest. The problem? Ernest is a bear, and society has taught the two to fear each other. The pair warily agree to help each other, but […]

Student Perspectives on Studying Abroad

Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons 150 Main Street, Waterville, ME

www.midmaineglobalforum.org November Forum lunch-time presentation & discussion A panel of perspectives: Study abroad students reflect on attitudes about government Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: Program starts at Noon Location: Chace Forum, Main Street, Waterville, Maine Colby’s Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study, Allyson Hawkins, will open a panel discussion featuring three students with distinct study abroad […]

Free – $16

Maine Voices Live Waterville: Embrace Your Wild Side

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion featuring guests Judy Camuso and Erin Merrill about the role of hunting in conservation, different paths to becoming involved in or supporting conservation, and current goals for making the outdoors a welcoming space for everyone on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at Greene Block + Studios. Erin Merrill is an award-winning writer […]

Free

Holding Back the Tide

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Date: November 12 at 7pm Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged. Join us after the screening for a Q+A with director Emily Packer! Holding Back the Tide is an impressionistic hybrid […]

Free

Colby Wind Ensemble: The Path Ahead

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

Directed by Dr. Brendan Wilkins, the Colby Wind Ensemble’s fall concert will feature exciting works from a variety of styles. This program includes Dawn by Miyuko Oda, which depicts the ever-changing colors of the sky, and Moving Paths by Kelijah Dunton, inspired by the challenges faced by Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment and the search […]

Free
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In the News

Page Commons, Cotter Union, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

“In the News” is a weekly event series dedicated to sparking dialogue among visiting speakers and Colby students from diverse disciplines. Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, students will gather in Page Commons for food and insightful conversations with leading practitioners and thought leaders. Together, we tackle pressing topics in politics, policy, and […]

Free

Business Breakfast: Paid Family Medical Leave

Best Western Plus 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Get Important Information with Impacts for Your Organization Join us for the next presentation in our Business Breakfast Series: Paid Family Medical Leave Act Updates and HR Laws Peter Lowe Employment Attorney, Brann & Isaacson David Ciullo CEO/Owner Career Management Associates Back by popular demand, CEO/Owner of Career Management Associates, […]

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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Artist Talk: Thaddeus Radell

Room 154, Bixler Art and Science Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Born and raised in Michigan, the son of two artists, Thaddeus Radell completed his B.F.A. at University of Detroit/Mercy before moving to New York City to study at Parsons School of Design with Paul Resika, Leland Bell and Jack Heliker. After receiving his M.F.A. in 1982, he spent the next several years painting and working […]

Free

Community Holiday Dinner

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Join us for a festive Community Holiday Dinner, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious meal at no cost. This event is a time together with neighbors, to celebrate the season, and share in the warmth of the holiday spirit. There will be a variety of dishes, desserts, and beverages, ensuring something for everyone […]

Free
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Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free

Community Potluck

Children's Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

Date: November 15, 2024 Time: 4–6pm Organizations: Mid Maine Regional Adult Ed, Children's Discovery Museum, and Waterville Creates Location: Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville 04901 Free and open to all! Looking for a way to connect with your neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a delicious meal? Come experience the joy of a […]

Free

Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra: Armenian Melodies Through the Ages

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra and the renowned oud and clarinet virtuoso, Mal Barsamian, have put together a beautiful program of Armenian music from the classical and folk traditions. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. RESERVE TICKETS

Free
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Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free

Elm City Small Press Fest

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Organization: Presented by Colby Libraries and Colby Arts Office Location: Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville Elm City Small Press Fest is back! Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St., Waterville November 16, 11 am– 4 pm Elm City Small Press Fest is an all-day celebration of contemporary printed material from local and […]

Free
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Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free
Recurring

Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free
Recurring

Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free
Recurring

Break, Burn, Build

Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

These productions encouraged student artists to BREAK with familiar patterns, find the sparks of new ideas, let them BURN, and then BUILD new work. Pieces include two short plays: “Rabbit Rabbit,” written by Shannon Wade and Nolan Ellsworth and directed by Bess Welden, and “What if this were a wedding?,” written by Julia Jennings and […]

Free
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Morning Clay

Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Tuesdays, November 5 + 19, December 3 + 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Morning Clay, a newly created class at The Art of Clay Studio focusing on hand-building with clay. This class is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This small-group class is led by Candy Andre, an art educator […]

$40
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