“Do or do not. There is no try.” Relive the classic space opera trilogy that redefined science fiction with our all-day marathon! From the Mos Eisley Cantina to the winding halls of the Death Star, through the frozen tundras of Hoth to the forests of Endor, join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the […]

Waterville Creates is excited to host the Maine Arts Commission for a public learning session to introduce their new Creative Communities Grant, which is designed to support arts-based projects that foster community engagement! The session will also include an overview of their Assets for Artists professional development workshops. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please register […]

We are very excited to bring The Lunder Institute @ series home to Colby College Museum of Art to culminate its inaugural year. Launched in February of 2024, after traveling from California to New York and through Arkansas and Massachusetts, the Lunder Institute @ the Colby College Museum of Art will be hosted at the […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting. Please help us welcome a new business to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change. Wednesday, October 30 - 3 p.m. with A Coffeehouse to be held at 252 Main Street, Waterville (former home of the Record Connection) Costumes are encouraged. Best costume wins an A Coffeehouse gift certificate […]

Although admission to these discussions is free, reservations are recommended. Please note: This event is student-focused. Only students will be allowed to ask questions during the Q&A session. If you cannot attend in person, you may watch the livestream. Register

Please plan to join us for a great networking opportunity — you'll be glad you did!

Date: November 1, 2024 Time: 5–10pm Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Waterville At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. Community Maker Day from 5–7pm 3D Printing - FREE Get ready for The SpongeBob Musical at the Waterville Opera House! Stop […]

Are you ready for A Night Out?  Kennebec Behavioral Health is hosting its annual fundraiser, ‘A Night Out,’ featuring a 1980s-themed mystery show with Mystery207 on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM at KVCC’s Carter Hall in Fairfield, Maine. KBH invites the community to join KBH for this fun night of intrigue, themed around […]

MAGIC ROCKS Friday, November 1 at 7:30pm You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues around the world with his jaw - dropping, critically acclaimed hit show, Magic Rocks! Witness this family friendly spectacular featuring the world’s best illusions, award-winning […]

Date: November 2 at 12:55pm Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues […]

Directed by Dr. Brendon Wilkins, this concert will feature student vocalists singing with the Colby Jazz Ensemble, as well as many classics from the jazz big band repertoire. “Cry Me a River” by Arthur Hamilton is widely considered one of the greatest torch songs of all time. This tune will feature the collaboration of jazz […]

Based on the classic story by Bram Stoker, Portland Ballet audiences will see Dracula brought to life through the captivating art of ballet. Follow Jonathan Harker’s journey from his home, love and light to Dracula’s ominous dwelling shadowed in mystery, lust and darkness. From the foreboding theme to the evocative choreography, Nell Shipman’s premiere of this […]

Two Shows: 9:30 a.m. + Noon During the academic year, the Waterville Opera House offers a selection of performances designed to meet the curricular, financial, and scheduling needs of area classrooms and homeschool groups. Spanning the topics of children’s literature, science, and history through plays and musical performances, these events are many students’ first opportunity […]

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. In this 4-week class, beginners reach the next level, with the focus on creating original designs using the free, web-based program Tinkercad. Learn how to design with 3D printing […]

Dirigo Labs and its partner, the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, are pleased to announce the 2024 Better Maine Conference, taking place on November 7 in downtown Waterville. This year's conference will focus on "Creating Equitable Workspaces" and feature keynote speaker Ariel Ricci, executive director for the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, & […]

Certain animals, such as bees, beavers, and bowerbirds, are commonly referred to as “architects.” But do we mean that in only a tongue-in-cheek way? What would it mean to take seriously the idea of animals as architects and landscape designers? This talk by Rebecca Zorach draws on both Indigenous and European ideas of the creative […]

Date: November 7 at 5:15pm Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Free and open to all, ticket reservations required. Join us after the screening for a panel discussion featuring women funders and founders! This is a story that has […]

Friday, November 8 at 4 p.m. with Pickle's Potions & Lotions Natural Skin Care to be held at 36 Main Street, Waterville

Saturdays, October 19 + November 9 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Families + All Ages) + 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Adults) Dive into this subaquatic workshop with artist Kim Bernard, where we’ll transform recycled plastic into vibrant ocean plants and animals for the set of The SpongeBob Musical. We’ll be upcycling, using all kinds […]

Auditions: Saturday, November 9,  12:00 – 2:00 p.m. + Sunday, November 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Come to either or both sessions.) Try out for the first production of WOH's 2025 theatrical season, The Cottage. This brand-new, side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her […]

Family Movie Matinee! Saturday, November 9 1 - 2:40pm Come down to the library and watch "The Princess Bride" with us! “Has it got any sports in it?” "Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles.” “Doesn’t sound too bad. I’ll try to stay awake.” Free fun for the […]

Performances at 2:00 and 4:00. Choreographer Laurel Jenkins of Post Pardon: The Opera has invited Maine-based dancers Katherine Ferrier, Annie Kloppenberg, and Liz Mulkey to create “wind scores” in response to the exhibition Into the Wind: American Weathervanes at the Colby College Museum of Art. Cellist Robin Lane and poet-librettist Arisa White will accompany the […]

Choruses have their origins in the theater of Ancient Greece. A Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities theme event, the Choirs at Colby gather to celebrate the fusion of these artistic domains. Directed by Dr. Neviton Barros, this concert will feature pieces from operas, operettas, musical theater, and movie soundtracks. Admission is free, but […]

Auditions: Saturday, November 9,  12:00 – 2:00 p.m. + Sunday, November 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Come to either or both sessions.) Try out for the first production of WOH's 2025 theatrical season, The Cottage. This brand-new, side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her […]

Two-time Grammy Award Winner and member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Elvis Costello is known for his classic hits, “Alison,” “Veronica,” “Watching the Detectives,” and countless more. Costello is the composer and lyricist of over six hundred published titles, including fifteen songs co-written with Paul McCartney […]

Young mouse Celestine wants to be an artist but is pressured into studying dentistry like every other rodent. While collecting discarded baby teeth, she meets a would-be entertainer named Ernest. The problem? Ernest is a bear, and society has taught the two to fear each other. The pair warily agree to help each other, but […]

www.midmaineglobalforum.org November Forum lunch-time presentation & discussion A panel of perspectives: Study abroad students reflect on attitudes about government Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: Program starts at Noon Location: Chace Forum, Main Street, Waterville, Maine Colby’s Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study, Allyson Hawkins, will open a panel discussion featuring three students with distinct study abroad […]

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion featuring guests Judy Camuso and Erin Merrill about the role of hunting in conservation, different paths to becoming involved in or supporting conservation, and current goals for making the outdoors a welcoming space for everyone on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at Greene Block + Studios. Erin Merrill is an award-winning writer […]

Date: November 12 at 7pm Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged. Join us after the screening for a Q+A with director Emily Packer! Holding Back the Tide is an impressionistic hybrid […]

Directed by Dr. Brendan Wilkins, the Colby Wind Ensemble’s fall concert will feature exciting works from a variety of styles. This program includes Dawn by Miyuko Oda, which depicts the ever-changing colors of the sky, and Moving Paths by Kelijah Dunton, inspired by the challenges faced by Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment and the search […]

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Get Important Information with Impacts for Your Organization Join us for the next presentation in our Business Breakfast Series: Paid Family Medical Leave Act Updates and HR Laws Peter Lowe Employment Attorney, Brann & Isaacson David Ciullo CEO/Owner Career Management Associates Back by popular demand, CEO/Owner of Career Management Associates, […]

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Born and raised in Michigan, the son of two artists, Thaddeus Radell completed his B.F.A. at University of Detroit/Mercy before moving to New York City to study at Parsons School of Design with Paul Resika, Leland Bell and Jack Heliker. After receiving his M.F.A. in 1982, he spent the next several years painting and working […]

Join us for a festive Community Holiday Dinner, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious meal at no cost. This event is a time together with neighbors, to celebrate the season, and share in the warmth of the holiday spirit. There will be a variety of dishes, desserts, and beverages, ensuring something for everyone […]

Date: November 15, 2024 Time: 4–6pm Organizations: Mid Maine Regional Adult Ed, Children's Discovery Museum, and Waterville Creates Location: Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville 04901 Free and open to all! Looking for a way to connect with your neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a delicious meal? Come experience the joy of a […]

Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra and the renowned oud and clarinet virtuoso, Mal Barsamian, have put together a beautiful program of Armenian music from the classical and folk traditions. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. RESERVE TICKETS

Organization: Presented by Colby Libraries and Colby Arts Office Location: Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville Elm City Small Press Fest is back! Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St., Waterville November 16, 11 am– 4 pm Elm City Small Press Fest is an all-day celebration of contemporary printed material from local and […]

Announcing the inaugural Impact2032 Summit! UWKV is excited to host the inaugural Impact2032 Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Augusta Civic Center. This landmark event will bring together community leaders, change-makers, and visionaries to shape the future of our region. Join us for this unique opportunity to connect […]

Originally from Cumberland, Maine, Julia Gagnon gained national acclaim after placing in the top seven performers of the 22nd season of American Idol. Gagnon is a student at the University of Southern Maine. During her time with American Idol, Gagnon became a household name across the state, with Mainers rallying to support her in any way possible. […]

Parade of Lights Saturday, November 30,  6:00 p.m. The Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to be collaborating with the city of Waterville to host this wonderful event again this year! While we have loved partnering with Winslow each year for the parade, due to ongoing bridge construction, we believe it is safer to keep the […]