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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 […]
Join the Colby College Museum of Art and its Lunder Institute for American Art for a two-day symposium organized in conjunction with the Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village exhibition. Exhibition collaborators, artists, curators, and scholars will gather for a series of panel discussions on Native American art, American art, and art of the American West. Topics […]
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. This time, […]
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” […]
Post-film discussion with Prof. Elena Monastireva-Ansdell, Associate Professor of Russian, Colby College. My Thoughts Are Silent, by twenty-seven-year-old Ukrainian filmmaker, Antonio Lukich, premiered at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival where it garnered the Special Jury Prize in the East of the West Program. Twenty-five-year-old Vadym (Andriy Lidahovskiy) is an aspiring musician and sound […]
We're excited to welcome your young person, grades 5–8, to our Coalition Group for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) girls and nonbinary youth. Sadé Greenidge, a senior at Colby College, is volunteering this fall as a Hardy Girls Muse — this is what we call our incredible college volunteers. She and a co-Muse will […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 Tuesday afternoons to make the craft with help from library staff! Nov. 7: Dino Origami Bookmark Nov. 14: Pasta Dinosaur Fossil Nov. 21: Dino Silhouette Painting Nov. 28: Movable Paper Plate Dinosaur Take pictures of […]
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 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 […]
You're invited to United Way of Kennebec Valley's Healing as a Community: A Panel Discussion. Last week, our neighboring county was hit with an unthinkable tragedy — sending shock waves throughout Maine. We all handle trauma differently, and as we consider how United Way of Kennebec Valley can support community resiliency and recovery, we are hosting […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, November 9 - 3 p.m. to celebrate with Michael Veilleux on the opening of Lakeside Storage to be held at 38 Summer Street, Oakland
Sustaine: Helping Uncover Pathways to Smarter, More Sustainable Energy Choices With Malcolm Smith, CEO Are you curious about optimizing your energy solutions? Learn how Sustaine's experts guide you through the process, ensuring you access the best energy solutions through competitive bids from qualified providers.
After a long hiatus from their monthly talks, the Waterville Historical Society is happy to announce their first guest speaker, Eric Hooglund, for Thursday, November 9. Eric is the author of the recent Arcadia Publication The Belgrade Lakes Region, Images of America Series. He will speak on the important role of Waterville businessmen in the […]
One of the popular films at this past summer's Maine International Film Festival, Shoe Shine Caddie documents 14 months of Adrian’s journey, a 61 year old African American man, who after decades of being incarcerated is free and living on the streets. Because of his criminal record, and lack of skills and education, gainful employment has […]
Join us to tour the bird gallery to look at bird adaptations and then find a bird or two you would like to draw. Make a colorful watercolor or drawing to take home. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.
Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, Doctor Strange) plays the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by […]
Directed by Brendon Wilkins, the Colby Wind Ensemble’s debut concert in the Gordon Center marks the beginning of a new era in the arts at Colby College. This concert will feature one of the winners of the composition contest, Emily Chauhan ’25. William Owens’s exciting work, Silversides (To Answer the Call), brings contrast to the […]
Featuring a short lecture and Q&A session with Se Young (Seth) Kim, Assistant Professor in the Cinema Studies Department at Colby College. Focusing on the film's central dynamic (seen in the alternative title of Live, Die, Repeat), we will consider the video game logic of Edge of Tomorrow and unpack the pleasures and anxieties at […]
Come audition for our next theatrical production, Drinking Habits! You have two chances to audition: Sun., Nov. 12, 3:00 p.m. and Mon., Nov. 16, 6:00 p.m. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Tuesday, November 14 - 2:30 p.m. to celebrate with Sarah Daigneault on the opening of MetaMorph Jewelry Studio to be held at 40 Main Street, Waterville
Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery is pleased to present the 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar. During the holiday season Nov 15 through Dec 24, the Ticonic gallery is transformed into a marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented artists + makers. We are thrilled to bring this beloved holiday marketplace to the heart […]
Post-film Q&A with director Swarnavel Eswaran. Set in a south Indian village that was devastated by the 2004 tsunami, Kattumaram ("Catamaran") follows Singaram and his niece Ananthi as they grapple with fundamental changes to their ways of life. One of the first Tamil movies to center a queer love story, Swarnavel Eswaran's Kattumaram is an […]
Home-schooled students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels — the Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings — are invited to come to the library on Thursday afternoons for fun and activities! November 16: Dinosaur Craft November 23: LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING November 30: Not Boring Board Games FMI: Call 872-5433 or […]
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 […]
Kids ages 8-12 take a deep dive into art in these exciting and engaging after school art sessions. Young makers and creators will learn about clay, 3D printing, and more! Every Thursday, October 12–December 7, except Thanksgiving. We follow the Waterville Public Schools’ weather cancellation policy. October 12 - Clay Looms, Part 1 October 19 - […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun explores the role of ‘play’ in coming of age for young women and girls. In the dressing room of a musical theater production we’ll eavesdrop on the two young and ambitious understudies. We’ll also ask, when is the price of popularity too high? Co-directed by Assistant Professor of Performance, Theater […]
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
When winter comes to Maine, many birds migrate south but some stay and tough it out! We will discuss some of these hardy birds, and the special adaptations and behaviors they use to survive until spring returns. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.
Ticonic Gallery + Studios is pleased to announce its next Visiting Artist. Join ceramic artist Martha Grover for a delightful beginner level jewelry making workshop. Martha will lead participants step-by-step to create unique ceramic jewelry that will be fired with hand-made ceramic elements. In this one-day workshop, students will make a variety of earrings, pendants, […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
With a special introduction from director David Abel. The new film from the New England-based director of Lobster Wars and Entangled is the Audience Award Winner at the New Hampshire Film Festival. It’s a documentary that recounts arguably the greatest fish story ever told, though this one is true, the account of a man who […]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun explores the role of ‘play’ in coming of age for young women and girls. In the dressing room of a musical theater production we’ll eavesdrop on the two young and ambitious understudies. We’ll also ask, when is the price of popularity too high? Co-directed by Assistant Professor of Performance, Theater […]
You may have seen juggling, but you haven’t truly experienced it until you’ve seen the explosive, inventive, high-energy juggling of Jason Tardy. His show is a combination of many years of relentless practice, and virtually no social life whatsoever. His hilarious show includes innovative choreographed juggling to music, fitting his body through a tennis racket, […]
Upcoming Benefit Concert Support the Waterville Police Department's Operation HOPE (Heroin Opiate Prevention Effort) while enjoying an uplifting holiday concert featuring Steve Fotter, with special guests, the Al Corey Orchestra! Buy your tickets HERE today!
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
Directed by Dr. Néviton Barros, Choirs at Colby join forces to bring a concert with songs from other lands. Reflecting the diversity of our communities, the program will include songs in Ukrainian, Creole, Mohawk, Portuguese, Tamil, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Hebrew, Spanish, Zulu, and the lost language of the Kraos. Featured on the program is Ariel […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
We're excited to welcome your young person, grades 5–8, to our Coalition Group for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) girls and nonbinary youth. Sadé Greenidge, a senior at Colby College, is volunteering this fall as a Hardy Girls Muse — this is what we call our incredible college volunteers. She and a co-Muse will […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 Tuesday afternoons to make the craft with help from library staff! Nov. 7: Dino Origami Bookmark Nov. 14: Pasta Dinosaur Fossil Nov. 21: Dino Silhouette Painting Nov. 28: Movable Paper Plate Dinosaur Take pictures of […]
Session 1: Tuesday, October 10 & 24, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Session 2: Tuesday, November 7 & 21, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Session 3: Tuesday, December 5 & 19, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. In these two-part classes, students begin to explore the wonders of clay: hand-building, glazing, surface design, wheel-throwing, and more. Each young artist […]
We invite you to join museum staff and volunteers in making an apple pie to take home and bake for Thanksgiving! Families will work together to create a delicious dessert in a disposable pie-tin, which can easily be taken home and baked for the holiday. Ingredients are generously donated by Maine Grains, Hannaford, The Apple […]
Do you love to spin, knit, or crochet and want to hang with other fiber lovers? This is the group for you! All are welcome to sit and create their own projects with other area fiber lovers every Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This is a free, informal gathering of like minded lovers of all […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
Take a guided tour of the museum’s Maine bird dioramas painted by Charles Hubbard. Learn to identify the birds in the dioramas and where they are found. See how Hubbard’s background paintings in the dioramas show us the birds common habitats. Make a small bird diorama. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
Saturday, November 25, 2023, is Small Business Saturday and what a great time to support our local small business owners. Shoppers are encouraged to think locally and shop locally. We are hoping your shopping experience will last into the early evening so that you can stay on Main Street and enjoy the Parade of Lights. This […]
The 60th Annual Waterville Rotary Auction with hundreds of gifts, services and unique items will once again be held online through Bidding Owl. For more information about the online auction Saturday, November 25 through Friday, December 1, 2023, please see our website for details. Bidding opens on November 25. The Waterville Rotary Club hosts an […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
Join us for a fun and educational tour of the museum’s Wabanaki basket collection, including fine examples of Penobscot and Passamaquoddy craftsmanship. Learn more about some of the natural materials and techniques for making the baskets. Admission: $4 for adults, $1 for children.
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
Please note that the parade lineup has been finalized and registration is closed. The 2023 Parade of Lights will be held November 25th at 6:00 p.m. Floats will assemble at Winslow High School, travel down Benton Ave, cross the bridge, travel up Main Street, and end at the Elm/College/Main St Crossing. A map will be […]
NEW LOCATION:Waterville Elks Club #905 | 76 Industrial Street | Waterville Festival Dates & Hours:November 17th Friday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 18th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 19th Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.November 24th Friday from 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.November 25th Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.November 26th […]
Dates: November 17, 18, 24 at 7:30pm + November 19, 25, 26 at 2pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema […]
Recycled Shakespeare Company (RSC) will hold auditions for their upcoming play Richard III on Sunday, November 26, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta and Monday, November 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Fairfield House of Pizza in Fairfield. Auditions will consist of individual and group cold readings, but you may […]
Recycled Shakespeare Company (RSC) will hold auditions for their upcoming play Richard III on Sunday, November 26, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta and Monday, November 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Fairfield House of Pizza in Fairfield. Auditions will consist of individual and group cold readings, but you may […]
We're excited to welcome your young person, grades 5–8, to our Coalition Group for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) girls and nonbinary youth. Sadé Greenidge, a senior at Colby College, is volunteering this fall as a Hardy Girls Muse — this is what we call our incredible college volunteers. She and a co-Muse will […]
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 Tuesday afternoons to make the craft with help from library staff! Nov. 7: Dino Origami Bookmark Nov. 14: Pasta Dinosaur Fossil Nov. 21: Dino Silhouette Painting Nov. 28: Movable Paper Plate Dinosaur Take pictures of […]
Do you love to spin, knit, or crochet and want to hang with other fiber lovers? This is the group for you! All are welcome to sit and create their own projects with other area fiber lovers every Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This is a free, informal gathering of like minded lovers of all […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, November 29 - 3 p.m. to celebrate with Dr. Brian Gillis on the opening of Dr. Gillis's Medical Weight Loss Management to be held at 8 Water Street, Oakland
Home-schooled students who are pre-school through elementary grade levels — the Bartlett Room for Teens is available for older siblings — are invited to come to the library on Thursday afternoons for fun and activities! November 16: Dinosaur Craft November 23: LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING November 30: Not Boring Board Games FMI: Call 872-5433 or […]
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, […]
Kids ages 8-12 take a deep dive into art in these exciting and engaging after school art sessions. Young makers and creators will learn about clay, 3D printing, and more! Every Thursday, October 12–December 7, except Thanksgiving. We follow the Waterville Public Schools’ weather cancellation policy. October 12 - Clay Looms, Part 1 October 19 - […]