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Winter Theater Camp: Jack and the Bean Stalk (Sold Out!)

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

Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theater camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children in Grades 1-8 with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday afternoon with a fully realized performance, including scenery, costumes, […]

$225

Spring Volunteer Fair

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

Join us at the Spring Volunteer Fair to learn about volunteer opportunities in Waterville:      * Date: Wednesday, February 21 * Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm * Location: Chace Forum, Alfond Commons, 150 Main Street, Waterville Organizations that will have a table at the fair include: Associates for Training & Development Essentials Closet Kennebec Messalonskee Trails […]

Free
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Waterville Indoor Farmers’ Market

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

The Downtown Waterville Farmers Market offers a wide range of locally produced items. From steak and potatoes to milk and cookies, from bacon and eggs to bread and cheese, the market members will surprise you with the wide range of locally produced items they offer. The winter market takes place every Thursday, except December 21, […]

Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Powerful films for ages 8+! Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films in English, French, Shona, and even American Sign Language! Join a young astronomer during a lunar eclipse, have a meaningful first visit to a barbershop, and witness the magic of a neighborhood castle all in […]

$8 – $9

Thursday Art Party

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join the fun at the Thursday Art Party, co-hosted by the Colby College Student Government Association. Get creative as you decorate your own mug inspired by art on view at the museum. Enjoy Grey December’s set in the lobby and hear the Colby 8 perform in the galleries. We’ve got refreshments covered, including delicious catered […]

Free

In the Shadow of Autocracy: Ukraine’s Fight for Self-Determination

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

Oleksandr Tyutyunnyk will provide an insider's view of the War in Ukraine. His knowledge, education and training in the Ukrainian military has given him a unique perspective of Russia's aggression and the devastating war in Ukraine. Oleksandr believes the state of Democracy in Ukraine is strong. The problem, according to Oleksandr, is that outside players […]

Richard III

Fairfield House of Pizza 207 Main Street, Fairfield, ME +2 more

Now is the winter of our discontent..." begins the last of Shakespeare’s histories. This tragedy leads to the tyrannical and murderous ascent of Richard III to England's crown during the War of the Roses. Richard plots his way to the top by cunning marriages, murders in his closest circle, and the slaughter of his own […]

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Waterville Moves

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making. This class can be a great way to warm-up and stretch your physicality, or an opportunity to connect to your community. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and […]

Free

Earth and Space Kit Activities

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Learn about the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse and why eclipses happen. Try exploring solar NISE solar kits and experiments. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $4

National Theatre Live: Skylight

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra receives an unexpected visit from her former lover. As the evening progresses, the […]

Free – $16

Jack and the Beanstalk

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

The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk, an original adaptation of the classic children’s story. What happens when a young boy plants Wonder Beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. With a little help from P.T. Wonder and a Giant, Jack learns a valuable lesson […]

$9 – $11

Mad Science

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

Out-of-this-world, highly interactive, and fun demonstrations and experiments. ***Click here for more info and to register***

$10
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Richard III

Fairfield House of Pizza 207 Main Street, Fairfield, ME +2 more

Now is the winter of our discontent..." begins the last of Shakespeare’s histories. This tragedy leads to the tyrannical and murderous ascent of Richard III to England's crown during the War of the Roses. Richard plots his way to the top by cunning marriages, murders in his closest circle, and the slaughter of his own […]

Recurring

Richard III

Fairfield House of Pizza 207 Main Street, Fairfield, ME +2 more

Now is the winter of our discontent..." begins the last of Shakespeare’s histories. This tragedy leads to the tyrannical and murderous ascent of Richard III to England's crown during the War of the Roses. Richard plots his way to the top by cunning marriages, murders in his closest circle, and the slaughter of his own […]

Blue Velvet

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Join us for Blue Velvet (R, 120 min., 1986), a cult classic from David Lynch that is equal parts psychological thriller, film noir, and coming-of-age story, mixed together with the director's signature affinity for nightmarish horrors. This screening is inspired by A Lot More Inside: Esopus Magazine, an exhibition on view at the Colby College […]

Free

Upcycled Fashion Class

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Work with artist Kim Bernard to design and construct clothing, adornments, accessories, sculptures, anything wearable from functional to far out. Participants are encouraged to bring their own base materials: an old pair of jeans that don't fit anymore, a shirt you're bored of wearing, pieces you've thrifted and want to adorn. There will be a […]

Free
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Waterville Indoor Farmers’ Market

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

The Downtown Waterville Farmers Market offers a wide range of locally produced items. From steak and potatoes to milk and cookies, from bacon and eggs to bread and cheese, the market members will surprise you with the wide range of locally produced items they offer. The winter market takes place every Thursday, except December 21, […]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, March 1 - 3 p.m. with Swish Indoor Golf to be held at 10 Water Street, Waterville - Suite 109 (Hathaway Building)

First Friday

Downtown Waterville Main Street at Common Street, Waterville, ME

First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. Join us March 1 for […]

Free
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The Night of the 12th

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

The Night of the 12th is not a typical Cinema Explorations film. We’ve rarely forayed into crime dramas, if at all, but this film (which won seven César Awards, including Best Film and Best Director) justified being an exception. The Night of the 12th is a "deft and satisfying police procedural" based on “Pauline Guéna’s […]

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The Night of the 12th

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

The Night of the 12th is not a typical Cinema Explorations film. We’ve rarely forayed into crime dramas, if at all, but this film (which won seven César Awards, including Best Film and Best Director) justified being an exception. The Night of the 12th is a "deft and satisfying police procedural" based on “Pauline Guéna’s […]

2024 Freedom of Expression Symposium

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join us for the 2024 Freedom of Expression Symposium to hear student policy proposals aimed at combatting misinformation in politics. At this event, students who have advanced to the semi-final round of the Goldfarb Center’s annual policy competition will give oral presentations to a panel of distinguished judges for a chance to win a first […]

Free

Misinformation and Artificial Intelligence in the 2024 Elections

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Dear Friends of the Goldfarb Center, The 2024 election cycle is reshaping our political landscape. Join the Goldfarb Center and Davis Center for AI for an extraordinary panel discussion and hear from leading experts on how misinformation and AI are impacting the upcoming election. If you are planning on attending, we ask that you register […]

Free

Music in the Museum: Piano Trios by Women Composers

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Christina Spurling (piano), Chris Nemeth (violin), and Marisa Solomon (cello) bring a program of piano trios in honor of Women’s History Month, featuring music by Florence Price, Lera Auerbach, and Clara Schumann. This program is funded in part by the Hazel Hoyt Witherell Memorial Concert Fund. Music in the Museum is a series of live […]

Free
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