Waterville, Maine — The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is announcing the audition dates for its new fall musical – Disney’s Newsies the Musical – the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies […]

Art curator and restorer Alice Smith Duncan works with The Innocents' Florence-based director David Battistella to introduce Maine audiences to the deep beauty of the city’s art, history, and compelling resonance with the current plight of children at the US/Mexico border. This is its first U.S. showing. When art restorers in Florence begin work on […]

With his striking resemblance, spot on mannerisms and baritone voice, Shawn Barker embodies the character and spirit of Johnny Cash. Barker’s tribute to Cash is an accurate and energetic recreation of an American music icon. Whether it’s the full theater show with a professional band, the female singing group, The Sugarbelles, paying tribute to the […]

Come hear the marvelous voices of Les Petits Chanteurs with the Chamber Ensemble of the Holy Trinity Music School of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Donations benefit the Holy Trinity Music School. Refreshments will follow.

Tell your own stories or those from your favorite book, movie, or play — with a little help! Come create adorable finger puppets at the last Art in the Park of the season!

Echo in the Valley is the follow up to Béla and Abigail’s acclaimed, self-titled debut that earned the 2016 Grammy for Best Folk Album. This time around, the mission was to take their double banjo combination of three finger and claw hammer styles “to the next level and find things to do together that we […]

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Axell Photography will be offering professional dog portraits at HSWA this Saturday! Each session will be $20 per dog and will include one photo, digital file. 50% of all proceeds will go directly to the animals in our care. All sessions will be walk-in, meaning there is no need to make an appointment. Just come […]

Moon Shadow Pictures, LLC invites you to our Belgrade Lakes screening of In the Moon’s Shadow. Tickets are free but donations are appreciated. The suggested donation is $10; additional contributions are welcome. Seating is limited; call 495-9098 or write to MoonShadowFeature@gmail.com for reservations. Proceeds will benefit programs of the Belgrade Public Library and 7 Lakes […]

Join us at the Winslow Public library each month to learn about a featured country through crafts, activities, video and more! We will feature a different country each month. Geared towards grades K-5.

Join experienced foster Bonnie Krause and learn how to care for the shelter's most vulnerable kittens. Bonnie will bring her current bottle baby fosters to demonstrate techniques. Space is limited, so please email our foster coordinator to reserve your spot in this class. volunteering@hswa.org Click for more info.

The Divine Sister kicks off with an opening night party! There will be delicious refreshments available for party-goers to enjoy. This party is free and open to opening night ticket holders only.

Formed in late summer of 2009, The Stranger has already amassed an impressive list of high profile shows and events in the southeast. All 6 members residing in the Charlotte area with several decades and thousands of shows between them, it's a musical powerhouse that is quickly being recognized as one of the best live […]

Join us at the Winslow Public Library for a showing of Detective Pikachu. Movie is rated PG and open to all. Popcorn will be served.

Join us for a showing of Detective Pikachu. Movie is rated PG and open to all. Popcorn will be served.

Channel Your Inner Artist - Pet Portraits! This class is for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist! Spend a day of creativity as you paint your pet & help out animals in need! I will be guiding you through your entire painting, start to finish, step by step. No experience is needed! I also […]

The folks at the Augusta Marketplace are graciously allowing the Humane Society of Waterville Area to take over the former Children's Place storefront for a day. They will be there on Saturday, September 7th from 10-3 to celebrate Bark to School. Here's everything going on: Live music from JanaeSound Doggy bake sale Exciting raffle prizes […]

Energize your life at this festival with holistic health practitioners, Reiki, massage, numerology, astrology, psychics and mediums, yoga, crystals, and quite a variety of enlightening workshops. Admission: $5

In this FREE one-hour session, Artful Movements provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the galleries. Each session will begin with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by movement and meditation with Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street Yoga. All yoga levels, families, and children over […]

Put on your wildlife biologist cap, and hone your observational skills, as we follow the clues we find in various birds’ beaks to learn about their lifestyles and behavior. Why do hummingbirds have long, skinny beaks, while the Red Crossbill has a unique, asymmetrical beak? Plus, make a bird craft to take home! Admission: $3 […]

Waterville Creates!, Common Street Arts, and Waterville Area Art Society (WAAS) invite you to the closing reception and awards ceremony for the Maine Open Juried Art Show (MOJAS). Now entering its 28th year, MOJAS attracts artists from across the state, representing diverse Maine communities in a variety of media. During the closing reception, the People’s […]

Come enjoy baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads, rolls, pies, and beverages. This is a date change, due to another event taking place on the 2nd Saturday in September. We’ll return to the regular 2nd Saturday schedule in October.