Join us for a FREE screening of Jumanji, part of our series Cinema in Conversation: PLAY!, sponsored by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities. Jumanji, one of the most unique - and dangerous - bord games ever, falls into the hands of the curious teen Alan Parrish, in 1969. Mysterious and magical, the […]

The game of Lacrosse is one of the Haudenosaunee most revered traditions, a celebration of health, strength, courage, leadership, and fair play, and spiritually as a “medicine” game. Join Corey Hinton as he discusses the history of the Creator’s Game and how its traditions and values impact indigenous and non-indigenous communities today. Michael-Corey Francis Hinton […]

2023 William R. and Linda K. Cotter Discourse and Deliberation Series The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs invites you to attend a conversation about bipartisan legislative efforts in Maine to recognize Wabanaki tribal sovereignty. For more than 40 years, legislation in the state of Maine has prevented the Wabanaki Nations -- the Houlton Band of […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 4 11 a.m. to celebrate with Coastal Med Tech and Staff at 177 College Ave., Waterville

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Dirigo Labs and its partner, the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, are pleased to announce that Kennebec Savings Bank will once again be the Lead Sponsor for the 2023 Better Maine Conference, taking place on October 5th in downtown Waterville. This year's conference will focus on "Growing a Diverse Workforce" and feature keynote speaker Kerem Durdag, President […]

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area to offer Reading and Discussion, Finding Joy Within Grief, with poet Sarah Carlson. Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is hosting a reading and discussion workshop, Finding Joy Within Grief, with poet Sarah Carlson. The workshop will be held Thursday, October 5 from 6:00-7:30pm. Sarah brings several of her passions together […]

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. LEARN MORE

Singing together makes everyone better! Enjoy a multi-generational, family-friendly musical experience at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. This performance will feature community members singing with the Kennebec Chordsmen, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary this fall! Do you love to sing and want to participate? Click here. This project is supported in part by the […]

Free admission, sponsored by the Colby College Museum of Art. Reserve free tickets below. A meditation on the human quest to transcend physicality, constructed from decaying archival footage and set to an original symphonic score: "Bill Morrison's DECASIA is that rare thing: a movie with avant-garde and universal appeal...The film is a fierce dance of […]

MaineGeneral’s Day of Hope brings our community together with an inspirational ceremony honoring our cancer community, followed by a 1.8-mile Walk for Hope through the beautiful University of Maine Augusta campus, located at 76 Community Drive, Augusta. Click for more info.

Join Maine Master Naturalists Harry Vayo and Serena Sanborn on a walk at Quarry Road to explore the ways nature gets ready for winter. Explore ferns, leaf change, and thoughts on migration. Mini sketchbooks and pencils will be provided for all participants. Cost: $10. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. REGISTER

Waterville Historical Society Membership Open House Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Waterville Historical Society 62 Silver Street Waterville, Maine 04901

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Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness. A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man is pining after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An […]

Forever full of ear-tugging/eye-popping surprises, ever-eclectic singer/songwriter and actress Macy Gray returns in top form with an inspired new 11-song Moonslice Records album – The Reset – and within a fresh new presentation – fronting her own band, The California Jet Club. Produced by Tommy Parker, The Reset reveals 360 degrees of Macy Gray at […]

Post-film discussion moderated by Mareisa Weil, VP of Development & Community Engagement Development, Maine Family Planning in conversation with Jillian McLeod-Tardiff, Public Affairs Organizing and Trainings Manager, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and Hannah Lord, doula and owner of Peony Doula Co. An NYT Critics' Pick: "An intimate, moving, intelligent doc about the frontlines of […]

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. About Whitney Cummings Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast “Good for You”. Launched in 2019, “Good For You” is self-produced and features conversations with Whitney’s friends, fellow comedians, and experts in a variety of fields, […]

Combine art, 3D printing technology, and the psychology of identity to express your personal ideas, style, and uniqueness in an expressive self-portrait. This course meets Tuesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:00, October 10, 17, & 24, and November 7. Co-taught by Stephen Rochelle and Mark Kavanaugh, Psychology Department Chair, of KVCC. For Ages 16+. Limited to […]

Central Maine author Ronald A. Joseph will sit down with Morning Sentinel reporter Amy Calder to discuss his new book and more. Joseph, of Sidney, was born in Waterville in 1952 and grew up in neighboring Oakland. He developed a love for the outdoors and wildlife on his grandparents’ dairy farm in Mercer, where he spent many […]

    Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 6-8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Program. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established […]

Mbingo Mountain Coffee - Brewing Support for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers October 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Maine Film Center, Paul J. Schupf Art Center Join Mbingo Mountain Coffee Founder Churchill Elangwe Preston as he discusses how Mbingo Mountain Coffee is on a mission to create a coffee brand that emphasizes strong connections with […]

The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, will be held Thursday evenings starting October 12, 2023. Groups begin at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens, and families through peer […]

Based on a true story from 2001, a journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so-called "Spider Killer," who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners. Sponsored by the Oak Institute for Human Rights, the film is […]

A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. The original Friday the 13th was not expected to do well at the box office, let alone spark a cult classic franchise. The promiscuous camp counselors are dismissive of the locals' […]

Robert Mirabal is an internationally respected Pueblo musician and Native American flute player and maker from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. An award-winning musician and leading proponent of world music, Mirabal performs worldwide, sharing flute songs, tribal rock, dance, and storytelling. Join us for this special concert to experience Mirabal’s music with a full band composed […]

This month we’re celebrating family with special guest and local children’s book author, Jeanine Deas! “Deas brings unforgettable storytelling magic to the pages of a sing-songy story about one diverse family’s rib-tickling kitchen experience.” –Morning Sentinel Ms. Deas will read from her books We’re All In the Kitchen and Twinkle, Twinkle, Where You Are; and […]

The Chordsmen will perform songs from various eras of American music. The show also will include the featured quartet Daily Special, from southern New England and guest chorus Fairwinds from Midcoast Maine. The Chordsmen are under the direction of Ben Clark of Winslow.The chorus consists of gentlemen whose ages reach from elementary school to the […]

"You know that tingling feeling when your foot falls asleep? I think I'm made of that." Set at a haunted mansion in Maine, this film is a delightful achievement in animation and video effects from 1995. When a supernatural specialist and his teenage daughter, Kat, arrive, Casper, a kind young ghost, develops a friendship with […]

Conservator Ron Harvey will present a free workshop on object conservation. He will cover preservation techniques and be available to answer participants' conservation questions. The workshop is made possible by support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please call or email the museum to register.

Prof. Daniel Sandweiss of the University of Maine is a geoarchaeologist who studies the effects on cultural development of climate change, particularly the prehistory of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, as well as environmental change, such as rising sea level during the last deglaciation period. He also investigates the development and organization of complex […]

Join us for a free screening of Paris is Burning, a stunning documentary that chronicles the New York drag scene in the 1980s. Following the screening, hear from Aquarius Funkk, a Maine-raised performance artist who has been active in the drag/ballroom scene in Maine, across the country, and abroad. This screening is inspired by the […]

LYLE LOVETT A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ […]

Colby's “Climate Change Superstar” Dr. Stacy-ann Robinson, will present a talk on the near and far-reaching consequences of climate change on small island developing nations. She is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Dean of Global Engagement at Colby College. She primarily teaches International Environmental Policy and Global Climate Policy. Dr Robinson has made a […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 18 - 3 p.m. to celebrate her new location with Danielle Doyon of Baking With Danielle to be held at 33 Temple Street, Waterville

Bangor Savings Bank AND Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, 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 […]

Writing Waterville Workshop: Starting with Place Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6-7:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Ticonic Classroom, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME Starting with Place with Andrea Lani Join Central Maine writers for a series of writing workshops spanning genres and forms. Each workshop session will be led by a different writer […]

The focus of this year’s summit is “Creating Places for Connecting People.” The recent public health crisis of loneliness and our growing divisiveness have made it harder to support and maintain these personal connections. But it is possible to create buildings, communities, and transportation systems that make connections easier. GrowSmart invites community activists, local and […]

Waterville mayoral candidates Mike Morris and Matt Boulerice will particpate in a debate moderated by Dr. James Libby of Thomas College. The debate will also be livestreamed on centralmaine.com. REGISTER

Goldfarb Center, Colby College | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901

Take Out Turkey & Gravy & Biscuit Supper  with Coleslaw and Dessert        4 - 5:30pm or until sold out $9 donation

Together is a project in partnership with Waterville Creates designed to enable Waterville, Maine, residents to share positive community experiences through art and story. It formally launches with this event: a celebratory, experiential, and informative event combining “happy hour” vibe with community-building purposefulness. The two-part event features a 4:30-5:30 pm reception followed by a 5:30-6:30 […]

Join us for a great night out at the museum! We will have black lights and glow activities, as well as music and lighting provided by J.R. Davis Entertainment. Friday October 20, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM $10 per person ages 3 and up. Drop-in, no tickets required. ​

Join Maine Master Naturalists Harry Vayo and Serena Sanborn on a walk at Quarry Road to explore the ways nature gets ready for winter. Explore ferns, leaf change, and thoughts on migration. Mini sketchbooks and pencils will be provided for all participants. ***Click for more info and to get tickets***

Post-film Q&A with filmmaker Siân Evans. A century of Maine life filmed by Maine people, telling stories of places, livelihoods, and family loved in times gone by. Filmed over the past 100 years, these home movies tell the story of northern lives– our seasons, our ways. Primary sources of home movies speak for people no […]

Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Mike is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a […]

Don’t miss the Colby Symphony Orchestra’s first concert in the Gordon Center, directed by Jimwook Park. This inaugural program presents works spanning four centuries: George Frederick Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks; Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” written during the Czech composer’s residence in the United States; Samuel Barber’s colorful and […]

New to the Waterville area or simply looking to make some new friends? Join us alongside Live and Work in Maine for a FREE fun night of meeting others! REGISTER KV Connect is Waterville's young professionals group that seeks to provide networking, community service, and professional development opportunities.

Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 25 - 4 p.m. to celebrate with Zachary Brann on the opening of Main Street Provisions to be held at 62 Main Street, Waterville

Tim Sample is a Maine native whose unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following. When introducing Tim on ABC’s Good Morning America Charles Gibson referred to him as, “the man who wrote the book — literally — on Maine humor!” Legendary newsman Charles Kuralt has called Sample “Maine’s Humorist Laureate.” […]

Yogis of all levels are invited for a free Community Yoga class taught by Lindsey Beals from Soul Revival! JOIN US! Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. For those who do not have a yoga mat, no worries, large beach towels can also be used. Please show up 15 […]

Join Viles Arboretum and Children's Discovery Museum for a different kind of halloween-themed event! Embark on a journey through our not-so-spooky forest, discovering delectable treats and engaging in nature-inspired fun along the way. Show up in costume, or in whatever attire you feel most comfortable walking the half mile circuit in. The trail is a 1/2 […]

Annual Trunk or Treat at the AYCC! Join us for a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. We are also offering an Open House of our facility during the Trunk or Treat! If you'd like to get involved with this event, contact Avery Ryan at aryan@clubaycc.org

Postponed - click for more info Nosh & Knock Off, an interactive mystery event, will occur at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday, October 28, 2023! Be a part of our "welcome back, better than ever year!" This 5th annual fundraiser promises to be a not-to-be-missed event of the season! Nosh & Knock Off 2023 […]

Mel Brooks's comedy is as scary as ever. Gene Wilder stars as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), a young neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous scientist. He's traveling to Transylvania to inspect his newly-inherited estate, when he discovers his grandfather's experiments. Thought to be Mel Brooks's "most disciplined and visually inventive film" (Roger Ebert), […]

Join us for exuberant songs and tap-dance numbers by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and other master tunesmiths of the 1920s. A joyful and stylish portrait of the era, delivered with a 21st-century groove! Among the many audience favorites are “Blue Skies,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Want To Be Happy,” “Stardust,” and “Let’s […]

Christine Brown has a good job, a great boyfriend, and a bright future. But after denying a mortgage extension to an old woman, things start taking a turn for the worse– she's been cursed and in three days, she's going to Hell. Sam Raimi's genre-bending, gross-out horror film is an NYT Critics' Pick, an "elusive […]

In 2023, the mid-Maine region welcomed new businesses, deployed new programs, watched construction projects progress, cheered on entrepreneurs, and engaged in conversation about their communities' futures.   Let's recognize this year's accomplishments while preparing the local and regional economy for 2024! Featuring: Developer of the Year Award Emerging Leader Award A look at what's to […]

Join us at Colby Collegefor an incredible event featuring two of the original "Janes" in a panel discussion and a screening of the 'The Janes"; Winner of the Best Documentary at the 44th Annual Documentary Emmy Awards, Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRbquE2BAkQ The event series is FREE and open to the public; however, advance registration is […]

  The Nature of Conflict: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace. Terri Swanson of Swanson Counseling & Associates, LLC, will discuss conflicts in organizations, recognizing that conflict in and of itself is not a bad thing. It is the diversity which people bring to the situation that affects the outcome. Located at the Best Western Plus […]

Songs From Here is an initiative fostering the creation of new vocal music in Maine through the commission of new works and building connections between Maine poets and composers. Founded by soprano Sarah Tuttle in 2020, Songs From Here is pleased to bring their 2023 fall program to Greene Block + Studios in Waterville Maine […]

Use solar beads to learn about the light from the sun and make a cloud to see how it effects sunlight. Do NISE Earth and Space experiments to discover the effects of a vacuum and how shadows are formed. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.

American composer Jake Heggie’s compelling masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, arrives in cinemas in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject […]

Take a trip through history and explore some of the popular games kids played a hundred years ago! Roll a hoop, play a proper Victorian game called Graces, try a ring toss, write on a slate board, and more. Make a craft to take home. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.

Fairfield United Methodist Church Invites you to enjoy a Chicken Pie Supper for only $12 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, Nov 4, 2023

KENNEBEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO HOST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AUGUSTA - Are you ready for A NIGHT OUT?  Kennebec Behavioral Health is hosting its annual fundraiser ‘A Night Out’ featuring a murder mystery show with Mystery 207 on Saturday, November 4th at 6:00 PM at the Augusta Elks Lodge. KBH invites the community to join KBH for […]

Directed by Brendon Wilkins, the Colby Jazz Band’s debut concert in the Gordon Center will feature two renowned arrangers from the jazz Big Band tradition. “Just Waiting,” a beautiful ballad composed by Melba Liston, will show the finesse and subtlety possible in the Big Band genre. A timeless classic from the Count Basie Orchestra, “Whirlybird” […]