Try your hand at relief carving and basic block printing with a focus on Kennebec watershed species! Ecology and art go hand-in-hand for this Saturday drop-in workshop hosted by printmaker Lia Goncalves and illustrator Amy Gagnon. The annual Benton Alewife Festival celebrates the iconic fish species, one of many that makes its way up the…
World Tai Chi Day has been celebrated around the world on the last Saturday of April every year since 1999. This is the first year for Waterville! Aesthetically beautiful and mentally centering, Tai Chi integrates internal focus with interesting challenges for developing strength, stamina, and balance. Join Tara Weaver and other local Tai Chi teachers…
Celebrate Holi with the Colby South Asian Society and Colby’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life! Join us for an fun and joyful Holi celebration, where we welcome spring with bursts of color and delicious traditional treats. Gather in Castonguay Square to take part in the playful tradition of throwing vibrant colors at friends, family,…
Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: Waterville Creates is excited to host the spring 2025 Maine Art Education Association conference, April 4–6, in partnership with the Colby College Museum of Art and Colby Arts. A record number of art teachers will attend this year! The evening is open to the public to enjoy…
We’re thrilled to be one of 20 studio stops along the Central Maine route, and we’re celebrating with a full day of creativity, connection, and clay. Whether you’re a longtime pottery lover or just curious to see what goes on behind the scenes, this is a great chance to explore our studio, chat with artists,…
Stop by the Waterville Public Library in the month of March and help us find Alaska! Different versions of Alaska will be hidden throughout the library, see how many you can find and then stop at the Circulation desk for a prize! Inspired by the John Green novel Looking for Alaska. This event is supported…
Rise and shine for a breathtaking celestial event with John Meader of Northern Skies Planetarium! As the sun peeks over the horizon on the morning of March 29, watch as the moon partially veils its light in a stunning partial solar eclipse. We will have solar glasses and telescopes out to greet the morning eclipse.…
Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: COME CELEBRATE YOUTH ART MONTH! 4–7pm Opening Reception for Youth Art Month (grades K–5) Enjoy food, juice boxes, swag bags for youth artists, and more! Ticonic Gallery is delighted to partner with the Colby Arts Office at Greene Block + Studios (located at 18 Main Street) to…
The Waterville Opera House is pleased to host the state finals of Maine’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud series. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, a transformative arts education program that has reached over four million high school students since 2005. Poetry Out Loud connects students, educators, and communities by celebrating poetry…
Join Christopher K. Morgan & Artists for a welcoming lei-making and story-sharing workshop in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center lobby! This hands-on experience is open to all and invites you to create, connect, and share stories about ancestry, home, and belonging. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and your story. The workshop…
Get ready to dodge, dip, and donate! Join AYCC on Saturday, March 1 for the Dodge & Donate Dodgeball Tournament, a fun-filled day of competition, community, and giving back. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the ASP Scholarship Fund and the Youth Athletics Pay-What-You-Can Program, ensuring all kids have access to sports and enrichment opportunities, regardless of…
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