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26th Annual POLAR BEAR DIP REGISTER TO DIP or PLEDGE A DIPPER NOW! YOU DIVE . . . KIDS THRIVE! Hosted by The Maine Pond Hockey Classic At Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine on Saturday, February 9th at 11am PRIZES & GOODIES FOR ALL DIPPERS […]
After a brief exploration of the museum, we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grownups will then be invited to the Mirken Education Classroom to have a snack and create their own works of art.
This performance is an encore HD broadcast from Moscow. Running time: 3 hours (2 intermissions) Don Quixote, having read his fill of romances about knights and chivalry, decides to set off on his travels in order to achieve great feats, which will bring glory to his name. As his sword-bearer, he chooses the loyal Sancho […]
Directed by John Ford “The Informer is forcefully and intelligently written, directed and acted. The story by Liam O'Flaherty deals with the Irish rebellion against British authority prior to 1922, when the Irish Free State's creation finally removed the hated symbols of British domination” —Variety. “The Informer won Oscars for best direction, script (Dudley Nichols), music […]
This performance is an encore HD broadcast from Moscow. Running time: 3 hours and 15 minutes, includes two intermissions Amid the sweeping vistas and grand temples of mystical India, comes a glorious epic of eternal love and godly revenge. Featuring doomed temple dancer, Nikiya, the warrior who betrays her, Solor, and her archrival, Gamzatti.
Directed by Jules Dassin. By all cultural accounts, 1968 was a hellish year for America. The assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy helped spark the “burn baby burn” sensibility ignited in the streets. It was also during this turbulent period that Paramount Pictures reluctantly agreed to finance Jules Dassin’s remake of the classic film […]
This six-week pottery class will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The class will start with clay basics and expand to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration and glazing. The instructor will work […]
A lecture in the “Presence of the Past Series” with Jennifer Yoder, jointly appointed in the Government Department and the Global Studies Program. When Angela Merkel assumed the German chancellorship in 2005, there was little indication that she would emerge as a leader adept at memory politics. The unassuming physicist was a relative newcomer to politics. Yoder […]
When vividly recalled, is the past not truly present? Not bygone, but by (with) us? Comprising Raffael Scheck, cello, and Tim Burris, lute and guitar, ScheckMate performs works from bygone eras on period instruments (re)sounding in the moment. They will present pieces by Gabrielli, Kapsberger, Weber, Tárrega, and Villa-Lobos. Location: Alex Katz Gallery, Colby Museum of […]
The good news is, there is another event right around the corner! Tuesday, February 12, at 5:00 PM, join KV Connect for their monthly Green Drinks event. Come to Amici's Cucina for an exciting evening of networking and help support United Way of Mid-Maine! Appetizers will be provided. Admission is a $5.00 suggested donation to benefit the […]
A talk by Teddy Simpson, Colby Class of ’17, program manager, Hurricane Island Foundation, which integrates science education, applied research, and leadership development through year-round educational programs and a seasonal, environmentally sustainable island community. Current research explores community-driven questions in the emerging kelp and scallop aquaculture industries. The foundation engages students, fishermen, scientists, teachers, and community […]
This talk has been postponed until next week—Thursday, February 21st, at 5:30. Hosted by Waterville Historical Society and Redington Museum Join us as Meg Bernier Boyd talks to us about Franco-American women in Waterville!
Neil Kiely will speak about leading with culture at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s February Business Breakfast. Kiely will discuss building a sustainable advantage through engaged and empowered employees. Neil J. Kiely is the President of Androscoggin Bank, a nearly 150-year-old community bank with headquarters in Lewiston, Maine. Before joining the Bank, Kiely served […]
Join the museum for a celebration of its spring exhibitions with a reception, guided tours, hands-on activities in the Mirken Education Center, live music by vuvuzela, and food and drinks. Cosponsored by the Museum Student Advisory Board.
Tired of the same old dinner date on Valentine's Day? Ready to get creative? We have a creative after dinner date for you, your sweetie, and your friends! Make a flower arrangement with staff from the The Robin's Nest florist shop, decorate a vase with mosaic designs and sample Christopher Hastings Confections treats. Light refreshments […]
Arguably America’s most iconic musical theater composer, Stephen Sondheim’s early career successes include his work as a lyricist for Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and Candide. Colby College Chorale and the Colby-Kennebec Choral Society will present solo and ensemble numbers from Sondheim’s catalog, including Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Anyone Can Whistle. We will gain insight on the […]
In 19th century rural Vietnam, 14-year-old May becomes the third wife of a wealthy landowner. Her new home seems idyllic, her husband favors her, and she quickly becomes pregnant with what she hopes will be the prized male progeny. But trouble is brewing: she witnesses a forbidden tryst that will spark a chain reaction of […]
MACE and Cirque du Geek's Valentine's Cosplay Tea Party! Love is in the air and cosplays can be shaken out of the closet as we inch closer to spring for our annual tea party hosted with our friends at Cirque du Geek! Come and show off your adorable couples cosplay with a friend or that […]
Figuring at the absolute top tier of the rankings for the Best Film of the Year on Metacritic, which surveys the leading U.S. film critics, A Bread Factory is a two-part revelation of a movie that’s also simply a huge amount of fun — and close to home for our staff and patrons who can […]
What do frogs, bears, turtles, and other summer creatures do to survive the chilly winter months? Come find out! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth under 18.
Featuring Colby students Alexis Atkinson ’15, Milton Guillén ’15, and Anne Vetter ’17 with Sonja Thomas, associate professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, a conversation about representation in the arts sector, self-expression in repressive cultures and institutions, the intersection of art and activism, and what it means to put yourself into your work. Inspired […]
It’s time to chase those winter blahs away with a healthy dose of bluegrass music from Maine’s own “Brother Act,” Stan and Dan. Get your prescription filled at the Union Coffeehouse Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. This talented duo will keep you entertained with terrific music, corny jokes, and an up-tempo vibe that will put a smile […]
We will learn more about Rev. Dr. William Barber II's continuation of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Poor People's Campaign." Dr. Barber is also the founder of the group "Repairers of the Breach."
February 18 - 22 Cost: Half Day 9-12 $125 Full Day (12-5 at Alfond Youth Center) $160 Learn the basics of 3D printing in our new maker space, discover Inuit-inspired art, carve snow sculptures, create snow animals, and explore a mini-maker space day -- all in one week. Guest artists include Johnna Stoltz and Jon […]