Celebrated presidential historian, international speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin ’64, LL.D. ’78 will deliver the commencement address. Goodwin is the author of seven critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling books that provide intimate portrayals of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and John F. Kennedy. Her books […]

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover […]

Maine entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. Sponsored by Maine Technology Institute. FMI

With support from the Maine Justice Foundation, AYCC is partnering with OUT Maine to host a Queer Youth Summit on June 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Waterville! Building on the momentum from the past two years where this summit was established by the AYCC's Folks Organizing For Queer Spaces (FORQS), we hope […]

Central Maine Pride is bringing back the annual Pride Festival to Head of Falls this year! Come together for a free, family friendly event to celebrate Central Maine's LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Enjoy local music and art, check out area makers and crafters, dance and laugh and create! LEARN MORE

Postponed from March 23, due to inclement weather. Folk to Folk Rock Royalty This family will break generational barriers and join us for one amazing night together. Two rockin' sons with the father of folk, and three great songwriters. Singer-songwriter David Mallett is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, […]

Katie White Our next Leadership Luncheon will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet President & CEO of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services, Dr. Katie Spencer White. Dr. White will share her vision for future plans at the Shelter […]

Jo Dee Messina is one of the most iconic country artists of the '90s and '00s and still has a reputation as one of the genre's most passionate, high-energy performers. In 1996, she kicked off her notable career with "Heads Carolina, Tails California," a single that immediately made her a household name. Following the success […]

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. Celebrate Pride Month of First […]

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The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Carole Wise, a singer/songwriter from Brunswick, Maine. Her music is sweet and soulful, drawing on a lifelong passion for education, the beauty of the natural world, and the adventures of finding truth through life's challenges. Her music is also organic – grown and nurtured from the seed of […]

The Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate salute, capturing the experience of seeing the Bee Gees in their prime, live and in-person! Backed by a live band, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the ’60s to the late ’70s, with the unique falsettos that made them legends. […]

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 our chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, or you could win the 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

Professor Heinrich, author of acclaimed works such as Winter World, Mind of the Raven, and Life Everlasting, will share his enchanting experiences as a biologist. His unbiased insights into the beauty of nature, drawn from his observations near his off-the-grid cabin in the mountains of western Maine, promise to inspire and captivate. Following the presentation, […]

Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program on the second Wednesday of each month. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]

Date: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can […]

Maine Laboratories: Maine’s First PFAS Testing Facility Join Maine Laboratories CEO Katie Richards as she discusses how Maine Laboratories is dedicated to equipping customers with the crucial information and data needed to assess potential PFAS contamination.

Please welcome author and registered Maine Guide, Arend Thibodeau, as he discusses his two books, as well as projects which he is working on. Arend specializes in finding the forgotten and exploring the things left behind. Often called URBEX, or urban exploration, Arend crisscrosses the state in search of things left behind and helps bring […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, June 14 - Noon with AT&T to be held at 371 Main Street, Waterville

Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the ’70s and ’80s. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 41-year LRB veteran, lead vocalist, and bass player Wayne Nelson. Little River Band has undergone an evolution or two since its origins as an […]

Come visit the museum for some free fun as well as a sneak-peek into our new exhibit hall, opening this summer! We will have our Mobile Museum set up for play, live entertainment including music and performances, face painting, and even Fresh Ella's Ice Cream!

Join us for the most Broadway-filled night of the year! Come as you are or dress to impress for the 77th annual Tony Awards! Celebrate some of the most brilliant, show-stopping Broadway plays and musicals of the year. Red carpet reception and refreshments available prior to broadcast. Tickets: $19, free to Waterville Creates members. Eligible for […]

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11am–1pm Venue: Hinge Collaborative, 5 Silver St, Waterville Organization: Maine Film Center + Hinge Collaborative Make and create a memorable MIFF print at Hinge Collaborative, Waterville’s community-based printmaking studio and gallery. Located within walking distance at 5 Silver Street.   This is a FREE event, with no registration required. For more information about the […]

Join us for an evening with community journalist Amy Calder as we celebrate her 35 years with the Morning Sentinel. This event will feature a book signing and conversation between Amy and editor Scott Monroe about her most memorable stories and columns. Amy Calder covers Waterville, including city government, for the Morning Sentinel and writes […]

When a child can’t read, their chances of incarceration, homelessness, and unemployment increase. That’s why Oakland-based NAACP activist Kareem Weaver believes literacy is one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time and is fighting for better reading instruction. “What good is winning the right to vote if we can’t even read the ballot?” […]

Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the ’60s as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice. The double platinum-certified Chicago-born/Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter exudes an empowering level of charisma and […]

Rainbow Art! Date: June 20, 3–5pm Organizations: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Celebrate Pride month with Waterville Creates and the talented students of Waterville Alternative High School as we come […]

June 20 event canceled due to extreme heat and humidity.

Dates: June 20 + 27 and August 23 + 30, 2024 at 5:30–7:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This beginner level, two-part class is an introduction to hand building. Instructor Pam Wilcox will lead the […]

The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the ‘90s. A long hiatus starting 2003 when the musicians each went […]

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Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK […]

Suicide: The Ripple Effect is a feature-length documentary film and movement, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration, and hope that are helping millions heal and stay alive. Seen by over 500,000 people already, across seven countries, this film is having a global impact. The film […]

Date: June 27, 3–5pm Organizations: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Delve into the world of artistic ingenuity as you craft your own masterpiece from a delightful grab bag filled with mystery objects and […]

Dates: June 20 + 27 and August 23 + 30, 2024 at 5:30–7:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This beginner level, two-part class is an introduction to hand building. Instructor Pam Wilcox will lead the […]

Join us for a free screening of Hairy Who + The Chicago Imagists, a stunning documentary about a ragtag group of young artists coming onto the Chicago scene in the mid-1960s that highlights the career of Gladys Nilsson, an artist on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art (right below the theater). Join […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, June 28 - Noon with The Playhouse at Waterville Station to be held at 17 Railroad Square, Waterville Follwing the ribbon cutting, there will be an arts and crafts fair in the parking lot, outdoor musical performances, and an evening of one-act plays by Aqua City Actors Theatre. […]

Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) are thrilled to present their first performances in their new home theater at the The Playhouse at Waterville Station! Please come celebrate and support these fabulous performers and crew. To help ensure ACAT can continue providing stellar performances to the Greater Waterville area, please consider contributing to ACAT's theater renovation […]

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly […]

On July 4 only, the Farmers’ Market will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head […]

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 artist Tom Jessen for […]