This class is full. Dates: Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 3–5 pm 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. Instructor Wendy Burton leads teens in this 4-week class exploring the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Learn clay […]

Help us welcome a new business to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change. Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, September 6, 4 p.m. with Borderlands Coffee Maine, Inc. to be held at 93 Main Street, Waterville

Jeremy Pelt is one of the preeminent trumpeters within the world of jazz and was voted Rising Star on the trumpet, five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine. Both maverick traditionalist and forward looking modernist, he has worked with a great number of jazz legends while forging his identity as a band leader. Pelt […]

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 6–8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Join us as we resume Community Draw after a summer break. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class […]

United Way of Kennebec Valley's 2024 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast! Members of the Press and Public are invited to join United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) for its Campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Sept. 12, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. This event officially launches UWKV's 2024 fundraising campaign. Campaign Co-Chairs TJ Smart […]

United Way of Kennebec Valley's 2024 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast! Members of the press are invited to join United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) for its Campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Sept. 12, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. This event officially launches UWKV's 2024 fundraising campaign. Campaign Co-Chairs TJ Smart of Milestone […]

Did you know in the early 1800’s Waterville had a bustling ship building industry, once producing a 290-ton vessel named the Francis & Sarah launched along the banks of the Kennebec River just below the Ticonic Falls? KV Connect is excited to partner with the Waterville Historical Society for a History Happy Hour! Join us […]

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Back by popular demand! If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show […]

Date: September 14 at 12pm Runtime: 3 hours MPA Rating: PG Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen. As he […]

She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times, a song stylist in the grandest tradition. Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, is back for her 2024 Ruby Anniversary Tour, showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, […]

Date: September 15 at 3pm Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes MPA Rating: PG Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Part of "Fireflies", a family-friendly film series. See all Fireflies films. After losing his parents to a tragic rhinoceros […]

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Ada Limón is the author of six books of poetry, including The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. Her most recent book of poetry, The Hurting Kind, was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize. She is the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, and […]

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “String of Pearls”, and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra, Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well. Over 18 musicians and singers bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller […]

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Join Mrs. Liz in celebrating the changing of the seasons with stories and an Autumn-themed craft. Click for more info.

Lebanese author Tarek El-Ariss (Arabic: طارق العريس) is the James Wright Professor and Chair of Middle Eastern Studies at Dartmouth College, as well as an accomplished novelist and author of Water on Fire: A Memoir of War. Gather tomorrow, 9/21 from 3 - 5 pm at Waterville’s newest downtown bookstore, Oliver & Friends for a reading, Q&A […]

Testimony- A Journey in Jazz and Afro-Latin Jazz Rhythm Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. (Funded by the Robert J. Strider Concert Fund) An unforgettable musical journey, blending the elegance of jazz with the rhythmic vibrancy of Afro-Latin influences and delivering a fusion of sophistication and soul. CLICK FOR FREE RESERVATION

Dakota filmmaker Sheldon Wolfchild's compelling documentary is premised on Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, a book based on two decades of research by Shawnee, Lenape scholar Steven T. Newcomb. The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code tells the story of how little-known Vatican documents of the 15th century […]

Free Admission Please join Colby College and REM for our 2024 Fall Volunteer Fair to learn about volunteer opportunities in Waterville: Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Chace Forum, Alfond Commons, 150 Main Street, Waterville, Maine   Organizations that will have a table at the fair include: Associates for Training & […]

Could you use $3,000? Reserve your ticket now to get in on the fun - and the winnings! This year's Super Raffle Dinner is coming… THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26... Catch the Thursday Night Fever! Each ticket holder receives dinner for 2 and one prize. And remember, you do not need to be present to win. Get […]

Colby music associates and guests will present a program celebrating diversity in the modern music landscape through underrepresented living composers. Featuring works by Reena Esmail, Jennifer Higdon, Valerie Coleman and Leonardo Cárdenas. This performance is funded in part by the Hazel Hoyt Witherell Concert Fund.

Mali Obomsawin is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and a citizen of Odanak First Nation (W8banaki). She is a bassist, composer, and vocalist whose work spans from jazz and roots music to film scoring, teaching, and indie-shoegaze. Obomsawin is an international touring artist with her own projects and as an accompanist. Obomsawin’s performance is part of […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser— for Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry Just $10 100 percent of proceeds to assist food-insecure children & families. Enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast * including bacon * juice * coffee Applebee’s in Waterville 251 Kennedy Memorial Drive Sunday, September 29, 2024 8 a.m. –  10 a.m. Please […]

Monday, September 30 - 1:30 p.m. with Thomas College to celebrate the expansion of science programming with the opening of new science labs to be held at 180 West River Road, Waterville Ayotte Building - Second Floor Tours of the new science labs and demonstrations by current students will be available.

Coffee & Conversation Are you ready to jump into your real estate journey? Join us for the next edition of KV Connect’s Coffee and Conversations series, where industry professionals will share their advice and answer all your burning real estate questions. From first time homebuyers, investment properties, and property management, our panelists will have something […]

Trail of Treats This FREE family event will take place on October 26th at Viles Arboretum. You’ll embark on a journey through a not-so-spooky forest, discovering treats and enjoying engaging activities along the way! Costumes are encouraged but not required. We expect this event to fill up quickly so don’t wait to register! CLICK TO […]

Steven Weinberg writes, illustrates and makes art all about color! He’s written and/or illustrated fifteen books for kids about everything from backpacking to Timbuktu, to all your favorite home appliances, to the horrors (and joys) of being a middle kid. These books have been translated into other languages; won awards and distinctions; and been called […]

3D Printing is back and better than ever! With brand new printers and laptops, now is the best time to explore the world of 3D printing. This four-week class will show you step-by-step from start to finish how the entire 3D printing process works. Makers and creators will learn to use the 3D printer, become […]

For the modernist painter Martha Diamond and the Russian director Alexander Sukorov, time is a mirage that unfolds on an extravagant scale. Join us for a free screening of Russian Ark, a gauzy journey through Russian history, shot entirely within the State Hermitage Museum in a single take. The film will be preceded by an […]

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Hear Legislative Updates and Hot Topics for the Next Session...   Patrick Woodcock Maine State Chamber President Simon West Chief Executive - Maine Economic Research Institute (MERI) With the fall elections right around the corner, let Simon West, chief executive of the Maine Economic Research Institute (MERI) and Maine State […]

Friday, October 4 - 1 p.m. with Heavenly Spa & Cosmetic Ink to be held at 79 Main Street, Fairfield

Don't miss this upcoming ribbon cutting. Please help us welcome new a business to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change. Friday, October 4 - 1 p.m. with Heavenly Spa & Cosmetic Ink to be held at 79 Main Street, Fairfield

In collaboration with Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and the Center for the Arts and Humanities’ 2023–2025 “Play” theme, Colby College will be sponsoring the two-day Maine Lit Fest focusing on creativity, graphic writing, and social justice and featuring MacArthur Fellow and the 2024–2025 Kristina Stahl Writer-in-Residence Lynda Barry. Lynda Barry is an award winning […]

Two Workshops: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Join Sayon Camara of Guinea, for a beginner’s lesson in the drumming and songs of the Malinke people. All levels welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In Castonguay Square or inside the Paul J Schupf Art Center if the weather is rainy. Participation is […]

Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville. This festive marketplace features the talents of Maine makers across various media, offering a community space for artists to showcase and sell their creations. The bazaar will be open daily, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., through […]

Songs From Here’s performing duo returns for their third season of concerts with “Love Today,” a program that celebrates love in its many forms. Soprano Sarah Tuttle and pianist Bridget Convey present a concert of songs celebrating love for friends, lovers, family, and the natural world - tranquil, tragic, and laugh-out-loud funny! We’re excited to […]

Join the Maine State Museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum for a morning of hands-on activities, special demos, and more, all centered around celebrating the beautiful state of Maine! Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Augusta’s Capitol Park. MaineFest is a free, family-friendly event with activities for different ages. They will be […]

Maine Craft Weekend is a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses, and events. The weekend offers an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and businesses in Maine and for artists to connect with craft enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors behind the scene. Waterville Creates will be participating with Community Maker […]

In this workshop, participants (who are willing) will be generating writing using a combination of spoken and written word and will then reflect on how those words might be illustrated. Specifically, participants will look at how Gipe decides which lines will have the greatest impact when illustrated, that is, which lines will “gouge” the reader […]

In this workshop, participants will transform themselves into unique cartoon characters, drawing inspiration from the techniques De La Cruz developed while crafting autobiographical daily comics. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of storytelling in comics, showing participants how to create engaging narratives around their cartoon selves. Whether it's a single-panel image or a multi-panel strip, […]

 Two Shows: 5:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m. Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine, which is the best state in the world, maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy CDs […]

Conducted by Marshunda Smith, the “Black Azaleas Song Cycle” introduces the group of eco-activists at the core of Post Pardon: The Opera. Featuring local vocalists and musicians, as well as Colby students and faculty, the concert brings this new opera’s musical excitement and drama to audiences as a part of the Maine Literary Festival. In […]