August First Friday
At the Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St in Waterville:
All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center.
In Castonguay Square:
2:30–5pm
KVCAP’s Family Enrichment Council is proud to present the Second Annual Waterville Wonderfest, a free, family-friendly event set in the heart of downtown Waterville. This event is an opportunity to foster creativity, curiosity, and connection with others in the community. From family games, activities, crafts, raffle prizes, popcorn, a chance to learn about area resources who support children and families, and more, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy at Waterville Wonderfest! In the event of rain, the event will move inside Waterville Creates.
Head of Falls, parking area at Front and Temple Streets:
Music starts at 7pm
(Beer garden opens at 6pm and music begins at 7pm)
Zepparella is an all female Led Zeppelin cover band with some incredible chops. Drummer Clementine is the founding member of ZEPPARELLA. From the beginning of her musical career, her goal has been to be onstage every night. The pursuit of that goal has led Clementine to constantly tour the US and Europe in projects as diverse as Bottom, AC/DShe, The House Of More, The Solid, Francis Bakin, Stars Turn Me On and Beaux Cheveux. She tackles the best rock drumming ever written with her own emotionally powerful style, bringing the Motown influence of the Bonham groove to the forefront. The profound musical connection established with Gretchen Menn (guitar), Holly West (bass), and Anna Kristina (vocals) creates the bond required to do this great music justice. For more info on this free concert, click here.
Art Rocks at Waterville Rocks – FLOWER HEAD BANDS
6–8pm Create a colorful flower crown or nature-inspired headband perfect for summer fun, dress-up, and sunny musical adventures.
At Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street:
4–6pm Once like a spark/Jane Ira Bloom + Brian Shankar Adler
Once like a spark brings together NASA soprano saxophonist/composer Jane Ira Bloom, percussionist/composer Brian Shankar Adler for a series of acoustic duets & trios that traverse the globe and showcase the group’s unique improvisational magic. The music documents the spark of their extraordinary connection whose inspirations range from the gamelan of Southeast Asia and rhythms of North India, to literary icons Luis Borges and e.e.cummings, to the galaxy and beyond. For more info on this free concert, click here.
What are First Fridays?
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.