Are you into games like Cards Against Humanity and Apples to Apples? Do you like debating with your friends about movies, TV shows, and art? Join us to hear from John Sharp, one of the creators of The Metagame, and Tod Lippy, founder and editor of Esopus Magazine, followed by some fun and casual rounds…

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At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center: 5–7pm Opening Reception for Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing, Together: Anecdotes and Inspirations, and Together: Art for All Come enjoy refreshments at the opening night of the Together exhibitions located in the Ticonic Gallery, throughout the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, and in different downtown businesses. Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing…

There is no better way to unbend that sore back and tight neck than an hour of Tai Chi exercise! Loosen up those tight hips, knees and ankles and get the blood flowing again with careful focused breathing and movement. This workshop is for all ages, abilities, and levels of experience.

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Experience firsthand Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that combines dance, music, language, and acrobatics. Kenny Harris has worked with renowned capoeira mestres and will lead participants of all experience levels through the elements of the form. Classes are free and open to the public.

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A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. His 2020 album Spider Tales (named one of the year’s best albums by…

Johnny O'Neal wearing a suit and top hat playing the piano

Pianist Johnny O’Neal is an absolute jazz legend, one of the few still walking the earth. In addition to leading his own trios, He has worked with such jazz luminaries such as: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Clark Terry, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Nancy Wilson, Joe Pass, Lionel Hampton, Anita O’Day, Sonny Stitt, Carmen…

What does it mean to be of this place? What is your origin story here in Waterville? And where have you built bridges in your community? Join us for a participatory workshop to move, make, and create as we explore these questions connected to Of This Place, a performance project directed by Matthew Cumbie. In…

Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making! This shorter 45 minute program is for parents with children 6 and under. This class is designed specifically for parents to move alongside and with their child. Instructor Jenny Ngidi-Brown is…