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4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.
In Maine, 1 in 5 people will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. It’s this shocking statistic that gave our race its name, the “One in Five 5k.” For the last 11 years, many people have decided to take a stand against sexual violence by running or walking at this event in support of survivors […]
Screening preceded by a discussion of the film’s sound design by Colby students in MU237A (Film Music and Sound) Tim Burton’s Batman highlights the enduring mythology of the Batman character by visually mixing time frames: the 1930s, when the original Batman comics emerged; the 1960s, when the campy animated TV series premiered; and the 1980s, […]
Crash! Boom! Bang! It can be said that half of your experience in watching a film is the soundtrack. Foley art is the creation of everyday sound effects that are added to movies and video during post-production. Teens aged 13–18 are invited to join filmmaker Nancy Andrews to make, record, and place sound effects cues. […]
Join us for a night of short films made by the students in CI310: “Advanced Contemporary Documentary” taught by Professor Erin Murphy. These students have been working all year on their films, and we are honored to host their final film screening. Sponsored by the Colby Department of Cinema Studies. Reserve free tickets in advance. […]
Come and visit today from 2-6 ! We're back! The outdoor market is re-opened at Head of Falls. Time to enjoy some fresh air and fresh produce. The veggie selection at the Market is 'hot stuff' - get it before it's gone! Stock up on the best of the season's produce, cheese, bread, meats, and […]
Join the Colby College Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of their 2023 Senior Exhibition featuring works by graduating Colby studio art majors. This annual exhibition offers students the opportunity to exhibit their work and participate in the museum’s exhibition process from start to finish, representing the culminating capstone projects of their studies in […]
Innovation Takes Center Stage as 11 Startups Compete in Dirigo Labs’ Pitch Competition in Downtown Waterville From Tech to Tourism: Dirigo Labs' Pitch Competition Shines Spotlight on Maine's Diverse Startups with 25K Up for Grabs Waterville, ME 4/20/2023 - Dirigo Labs will host a pitch competition for its cohort companies at the new Paul J. Schupf […]
Fairfield United Methodist Church will observe the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene from 6:00 to 7 PM. All are welcome.
Join us for a fun and creative celebration of spring! Kicking off with May’s First Friday festivities, this year’s Arts in Bloom is a multi-day affair featuring art making, live music, movies, story walks, giveaways and more. Presented by Waterville Creates! in partnership with community partners, activities will be held in locations throughout Waterville, including […]
Fri., May 5 and Sat. May 6 8am - 1pm Clothing, books, home decor items, toys, kitchen ware and so much more. Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant St., Waterville, Maine
FRIDAY, MAY 5 - 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the opening of area Story Walks with Waterville Rotary, Sunrise Rotary and Waterville Public Library to be held at the George Mitchell School, 58 Drummond Ave., Waterville
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Curated by the Illustration Institute, this exhibition will showcase the past, present, and future of illustration in our state, representing history and contemporary culture through narrative imagery. By viewing historic work alongside contemporary illustration, visitors will gain a further appreciation for the enduring, beautiful work created in the state we […]
As part of May's First Friday events, Madame Marie Cormier and Michael Pullen will perform For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again by Michel Tremblay, translated by Linda Gaboriau: "a funny, affectionate, and triumphantly moving portrait of the abiding bond between mother and son. In a compelling balance of humour and poignancy, Tremblay offers glimpses of […]
Join Quakers and Quaker-curious people at the South China Community Church on May 6! Click here to learn more. The All-Maine gathering is an opportunity to celebrate our communities as Quakers in Maine, to build relationships and to share and support our ministries. Pre-register at neym.org or just show up! Our theme is "Our Quaker […]
As part of Jane’s Walk take a walking tour of the museum’s architecture and the GWH campus near the museum including buildings, the road and pond behind the museum. We will talk about the Maine architect William Miller of Lewiston, who designed the museum and four other buildings on campus and Parker of Olmsted Firm's […]
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator, elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He’s a refugee of slavery; having risen to […]
The L.C. Bates Museum’s summer 2023 exhibition, In Balance/Imbalance, features over 20 artists from Maine or with ties to the state and is the result of a collaborative effort between the L.C. Bates Museum staff and two Colby College students, Zehra Gundogdu ’25 and Anna Jaubert ’25, under the supervision of Professor Véronique Plesch. Opening […]
Spring into the warm(ish) weather with this fun '90s animated story absolutely crawling with delightful buggy characters. On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper. (G, 95 min., 1998) Free […]
Welcome spring and new life on the farm! Kids AND the newborn animal babies dress in their jammies at this fun event at Hart to Hart Farm! Learn more here and Pre-register to attend one of two sessions, 10:00 – 11:30 or 12:30 – 2:00. Space is limited; so sign up soon!
Part of Arts in Bloom weekend! Special free screening followed by a panel discussion, sponsored by the Colby Museum of Art. Michelle Williams (Oscar-nominated as Best Actress for The Fabelmans this year) and Hong Chau (so memorable in The Menu in a completely different role) star as two artists in rural upstate New York in […]
There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian flute). Most musicians hope at most for proficiency in their chosen form, but these gentlemen move from bluegrass to Western classical to Indian classical to jazz, transmuting genres into […]
Rebecca Corbett is the editor who spearheaded the New York Times’ 2017 investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct. That investigative journalism was depicted in the 2022 movie, She Said. Corbett started her career at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, where she was promoted to state editor. After a couple years, Corbett moved on to work […]
If you've been curious about 3D printing, this workshop is for you! In this 4-week class, learn to use the 3D printer and become familiar with 3D software, how to “slice” pre-existing models, and how to design your own model. With Stephen LaRochelle of Kennebec Valley Community College. Open to all; ages 10-16 must be […]
Join us for our May Community Draw, a unique opportunity to practice your craft with live models. Bring your medium of choice — charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. — and hone your skills in this supportive environment. Cost: $10. (This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.) REGISTER
Join the Mid-Maine Chamber for an engaging business breakfast presentation with Trampoline Advertising Managing Partner Paula Slayton and Creative Director Derek Slayton. They will cover audience communications, brand consistency, measuring and tracking marketing performance through Google Analytics, and how to use that information to benefit your marketing. Please come prepared with your questions and take […]
Join HINGE Collaborative + Colby College Museum of Art for an Artist Workshop with Daniel Minter, where we will explore telling the stories of personally meaningful everyday objects through art. Minter will discuss his unique visual language and approach to printmaking and guide workshop participants in creating their own relief prints. 6:00 – 7:00: Meet […]
Plant Sale to Benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Expanding your flower garden? Looking forward to growing vegetables this year? Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will be holding a plant sale on May 12th from 2-6 and May 13th from 8-2. The sale will be held at 304 Main Street in Waterville, on the corner […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting FRIDAY, MAY 12 - 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of ReMaine Humble Farms to be held at the 746 Augusta Road, Winslow (across from the cemetery)
What do humans, bears, whales, and bats have in common? Quite a lot, it turns out! We will talk about what makes a mammal a mammal, and the adaptations we can observe in a mammal’s fur, teeth, and feet to find out who they are, and what they’re good at! Skulls and pelts will be […]
Six-time Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones triumphantly premiered with the company to universal acclaim in 2021. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays […]
Join us for a day of enchantment at the Children's Discovery Museum's Fairies & Gnomes Festival on May 13th at Viles Arboretum. This free event, with a suggested $5 donation, offers child-friendly activities like building gnome houses, fantasy face painting, guided walks through the woods, arts and crafts, music, and hot dogs. Bring your little […]
Be sure to save the date so you can hear the delightful music of Simons and Goodwin, as they return for their seventeenth appearance at the Union Coffeehouse. Bob Simons and Renee Goodwin always provide our audiences with a first-class concert. Their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while Bob’s accomplished guitar accompaniment completes […]
Fleeing Persecution, Seeking Safety, and Finding Only Sporadic Support: LGBT People and Global Migration and Transgender Rights Program The Global Forum is excited to have Kyle Knight to speak during the luncheon hour and to the students at Messalonskee High School. Kyle is a senior researcher on health and LGBT rights at Human Rights Watch. Previously, he was […]
Learn how museums create exhibitions and what steps they take to promote, advertise, and engage their potential visitors. Participants will take a special tour at the Colby Museum (before it opens to the public!) with some of the staff who helped create the exhibition. Learn how museums use social media as a tool for outreach, […]
Waterville Creates 93 Main St. Waterville ME. 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 of many benefits we offer to Chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer wine and other beverages are available, or you could win the 50/50 […]
Spectacular Laser Show & Concert to Benefit Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry! These spectacular, drive-in, family-friendly Laser Shows will feature many of your all-time favorite musical hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond—current hits to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and Large Screen Laser Projection! Vendors and food, plus an […]
Looking for a new job? Enjoy networking to grow your circle? Clear your calendar and plan to join us for the best networking opportunity in Mid-Maine. Thursday, May 18 - Noon to 6 p.m. at the Thomas College Harold Alfond Athletic Center West River Rd., Waterville Enjoy the warm weather and join us for: ~ […]
May Speaker Series: Elements of Dynamic Selling - May 18 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Bricks Coworking Space, Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville - With Richard Ruhlin, Matter Surfaces Chief Growth & Product Officer & Chris MacKenzie, STARC Systems Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships - Join Rich and Chris as they discuss their careers in professional […]
Our annual work weekend is just around the corner, and we are looking for a few more hands to help get work done! Work weekend is happening Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21, at Friends Camp in South China, ME. Tasks for the weekend will include: raking painting clearing pathways of sticks & branches […]
Come learn about some of the techniques used by NASA scientists to explore and understand our universe, through a series of fun and informative hands-on activities, including: Stomp Rockets • Mars Rover Game • Discovering Distant Planets • Moon Craters • and more! Plus, discover the construction and principles behind a working refractor telescope with […]
Saturday, May 20 at 7:00 + Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 Mr. Scott and Studio One for Dancers proudly present their 2023 recital, Ziegfeld Follies. Join us at Waterville Opera House on May 20 & 21 to celebrate all our dancers' amazing accomplishments this year. Tickets: $25. Price includes a per ticket handling fee. Tickets […]
Come watch the members of the Class of 2023 graduate! Journalist Amy Walter will give the commencement address. She and four others will receive honorary degrees. Commencement is open to the public with general admission seating. Standing room will also be available on Miller Lawn. In the case of extreme weather, the ceremony will be […]
Please Support Winslow Congregational Church by Dining at Mainely Brews on Tuesday, May 23! Now you can support Winslow Congregational Church … in a fun, incredibly easy way! Simply dine at Mainely Brews in Waterville on Tuesday May 23 and 10 percent of your food and beverage bill goes toward Winslow Congregational Church’s fundraiser! […]
36 years ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler—John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan—gathered in their drummer’s parent’s basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone […]
Artist and author-illustrator Lucky Platt creates children’s picture books, life-sized bear paintings, crankies, mixed-media animations, relief prints, paper sculptures, and more in her lakeside studio in Burnham, Maine. Platt’s debut picture book, Imagine a Wolf was a 2022 Maine Literary Awards Finalist, a 2022 Ezra Jack Keats Award Finalist in New Writers, a 2021 New […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting THURSDAY, MAY 25 - 10 a.m. to celebrate a name change for Surette Real Estate to be held at 113 Silver Street, Waterville
Part biography, part live performance, Beauty Is Embarrassing traces the career of Wayne White and shows what it takes for one uniquely talented, profanely hilarious, and utterly uncompromising artist to make it in America. Post-film Q&A by Scott Nash and Nancy Gibson-Nash, directors of the Illustration Institute, where Wayne White was a former artist in […]
What wonderful wildflowers are blooming in spring? Begin the wildflower art walk at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center beneath Tessa Greene O’Brien’s mural Fields Alive with Pollen and Wings, followed by a walk at Quarry Road to explore, draw, and discover! Led by wildflower enthusiasts and Maine Master Naturalists Harry Vayo and Serena Sanborn. […]
Let your imagination run wild as we invent fantastic new creatures by combining parts of existing animals in the museum — using colored pencils, of course! This fun activity helps kids think about adaptations and the “creativity” we observe in some animals’ naturally selected traits. Can you invent a chimera stranger than the duck-billed platypus? […]
Ever wonder how stage actors make fights look so realistic? Learn simple combat and movement tricks with the help of theater educators John Dalton Logan and Nathan Sylvester. Students will watch a choreographed combat scene and learn the magic of how the scene is crafted + created. Students will learn simple and safe techniques in […]
First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in 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. In addition, […]
The town of Fairfield is excited to announce the opening of the Cattail Trail, a new trail that runs adjacent to Lawrence High School. The trail will host its opening in conjunction with National Trail Day on Saturday, June 3. Recognizing the importance of protecting natural resources and inviting the public to participate in the […]
Join us for an opening day celebration for our new exhibition Whistler: Streetscapes, Urban Change. Curator David Park Curry will lead gallery tours and sign advance copies of the accompanying exhibition catalogue. Tours will be offered at 2 and 3:30 pm, and he will be available to sign books and talk with visitors in the museum lobby […]
Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove makes a major Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy, re-setting the familiar tale of deceit and damnation in an abstract architectural landscape and shining a light into the dark corners of the story and its characters. Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann makes her Met debut conducting a star-studded […]