Arts Dispatch Issue 10 (April–June, 2025)

APR – JUN 2025

A quarterly guide to the arts in Waterville.

Extraordinary art awaits you in the Lunder Wing

Free and open to all 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive Waterville, Maine

Also visit our gallery in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street museum.colby.edu

Sanford Robinson Gifford. A Twilight in the Adirondacks, 1864. Oil on canvas, 10½ × 18½ in. (26.7 × 47 cm). The Lunder Collection, 2013.130P. Photo credit: Peter Siegel, Pillar Digital Imaging LLC.

from us Happy spring!

As the first buds of spring begin to bloom, Waterville Creates is thrilled to welcome you to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, home of the Maine Film Center, Ticonic Gallery + Studios, and the Waterville Opera House—a place where creativity takes root, and imagination blossoms.

Just as the spring sun nourishes seedlings, our theatrical productions, concerts, films, exhibitions, classes, and community workshops are here to inspire and cultivate your artistic growth. Whether you’re here to enhance your skills, discover new artists, or simply bask in the warmth of creativity and community, we believe this is a space where you belong and will thrive.

Like the diverse range of blossoms that color the spring landscape, Waterville Creates offers a huge variety of art experiences, each one unique, each one with its own story to tell. We look forward to nurturing your artistic journey, just as nature continuously renews itself each season.

Together, let’s cultivate a community of artists and arts enthusiasts who inspire and grow alongside one another.

The pages of this Arts Dispatch are your guide to exciting, eye-opening, joyous arts experiences for all ages, interests, and walks of life. From Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical to concerts like 10,000 Maniacs, Tesla, and Steve Earle; from cinema screenings with area experts, to kids’ movies, to streaming the Met Opera; from 3D printing and clay to a brand-new gallery exhibition on athletes and games in Sports Illustrators—whatever your passion, you can find it at Waterville Creates.

Welcome to a season of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities!

Michelle Sweet Executive Director Waterville Opera House

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WATERVILLE CREATES MEMBERSHIPS

Waterville Creates members enjoy special benefits at the Maine Film Center, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios. Member benefits range from discounted admissions and advance ticket purchasing opportunities to free popcorn and merchandise. A selection of gifts from our partners at the Waterville Public Library and the Colby College Museum of Art is offered at all levels.

CLAY STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS

Available for intermediate level ceramic artists. Membership includes access to the studio, tools, glazes, use of pottery wheels, and kiln firings. All clay used in The Art of Clay Studio must be purchased through Waterville Creates. Access to the studio is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Clay members must be at least 18 years old.

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Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901 207.873.7000

HOURS

Ed Harris Box Office: Open daily, 11am–7pm* Ticonic Gallery: Open daily, 11am–7pm* Closed Tuesdays and federal holidays *Hours may vary for special events

TICKETS

Tickets to all programs and events at Waterville Creates, the Waterville Opera House, the Maine Film Center, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios can be purchased online at watervillecreates.org, over the phone at 207.873.7000, or in-person at the Ed Harris Box Office, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville. Waterville Creates never uses third-party ticketing vendors. The validity of tickets purchased from resellers or third-party vendors cannot be guaranteed.

CODE OF CONDUCT Waterville Creates is committed to ensuring that the Paul

J. Schupf Art Center and Waterville Opera House are welcoming places for all. We expect our visitors, volunteers, and staff to recognize and honor one another with dignity and respect. We have a zero tolerance policy regarding any acts of harassment or harmful behavior.

ACCESSIBILITY All street-level entrances to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center are

wheelchair accessible, and the primary box office door, located under the ARTS sign, is equipped with automatic door openers. The Maine Film Center’s screening rooms and the sky bridge to the Waterville Opera House are accessible by elevator. Designated wheelchair seating is available in all three film screening rooms as well as the orchestra level of the Waterville Opera House, and wheelchairs are available upon request at the Ed Harris Box Office. Assisted listening devices are available at the Maine Film Center and the Waterville Opera House. For more information on accessibility or to request accommodations, please call 207.873.7000 or e-mail access@watervillecreates.org.

YOUTH ARTS ACCESS FUND (YAAF) Waterville Creates believes that all

youth, regardless of income, ability, or background, should have access to outstanding arts opportunities. In an effort to remove cost as a barrier to participation, we have created a dedicated fund to support free admission for youth ages 18 and under to the full range of programming offered by Waterville Creates and its divisions, including art classes and camps, community theatre productions, live music, and film programming. Please visit the Ed Harris Box Office or call 207.873.7000 to access YAAF funds.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY Photographic, video, audio, and other recordings

may be captured by Waterville Creates at its events and venues, including the Maine Film Center, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios. This media may be used for marketing purposes in print, web, and social media marketing, as well as in third-party publications. Your presence at Waterville Creates events and venues constitutes your consent to being included in such media recordings.

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Taking great pride in our downtown.

Office Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm Mon–Fri

One Common Street Waterville, ME 04901

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WATERVILLE CREATES BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF ART TO ENRICH AND TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. The arts and cultural experiences we create transcend age, income, gender and race.

They are the antidote to misunderstanding and division.

By making these experiences available and accessible to everyone, our community is more connected, more vibrant, and more inclusive.

Conversations begin, bridges are built, and common ground is established.

We’re part of the community. We’re from the community.

Our deep roots prepare us for any need. Our passion and innovative approach position us for every opportunity. Community and creative partnerships are the fuel for our best solutions.

We exist to create arts and cultural experiences, but our job is to make those experiences available to everyone.

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“ Waterville Creates has added a bright spark of creativity to Waterville.”

events WATERVILLE MOVES Saturdays, April 5 + 19, May 3 + 17; Free Parent + Child (Ages 4 + Under), 9:30–10:15am Intergenerational (5 to 105!), 10:30–11:30am Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly, drop-in community movement class with instructors Matthew Cumbie and Jenny Ngidi-Brown designed for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

MAINE ARTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE April 4–6, 4pm Waterville Creates is partnering with the Maine Arts Education Association, the Colby Arts Office, and the Colby College Museum of Art to bring an exciting statewide conference for art teachers! Open to art teachers and art educators. Registration is through MAEA at their website: artsforme.org. Artwork by Elizabeth Jabar and Colleen Kinsella.

FIRST FRIDAYS April 4, May 2, June 6 (Pride!), 5–7pm; Free Various times + locations First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. 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.

EARTH DAY SPEAKER: ROBERT SHETTERLY OF AMERICANS WHO TELL THE TRUTH Friday, April 18, 7pm; Free; Location: TBD Join renowned artist and activist Robert Shetterly for an inspiring free discussion on ordinary individuals who rose to become extraordinary environmental heroes. With a portfolio of over 275 portraits of American changemakers, Shetterly brings a wealth of insight into the power of citizenship and the ongoing fight for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. For more: americanswhotellthetruth.org STORY WALKS Saturday, May 10, 10am + 1pm Story walks at North Street: Like by Annie Barrows with illustrations by Leo Espinosa; at Reed Field: Mudball by Matt Tavares. Both books are illustrated by artists featured in the Sports Illustrators exhibition in the Ticonic Gallery.

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Local theater. Local news.

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events SLICE Thursday, May 15, 9:30am–12pm The latest edition of SLICE (Students Learning Innovative and Creative Endeavors) offers teens an exciting, on-site exploration of careers in the arts! What creative opportunities exist right here in our own community? This engaging field trip to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center is completely free and includes a pizza lunch.

Don’t miss this chance to discover local art careers in film, theatre, visual arts, and more. To register: ssanborn@watervillecreates.org.

ART IN THE PARK Thursdays, June 26–August 7, 3–5pm; Free; Castonguay Square Waterville Creates has teamed up with the Waterville Public Library and the Colby College Museum of Art to offer dynamic, creative summer programming to provide arts experiences for all. Each Thursday, participants at Art in the Park can listen as a book is read aloud and create artwork based on that book or on a community theme. Check our website for descriptions of each workshop! This program is free and open to all ages and levels of experience. In the event of rain or extreme heat, Art in the Park will be indoors at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.

NATURE JOURNALS: WELLNESS + WATERCOLORS Wednesday, June 11, 10am–12pm; Free This immersive workshop, presented in partnership with MaineGeneral Health, blends outdoor exploration with creative expression, offering participants the opportunity to observe the beauty of the natural world and capture it using simple watercolor and ink techniques. Through intentional observation and creative practice, participants will learn to slow down, reduce stress, and deepen their appreciation for nature’s details. To register: mainegeneral.org/classes-events.

FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES AT WATERVILLE CREATES Field trip experiences at Waterville Creates are designed to inspire a love of film, theatre, and visual art. Each experience aligns with classroom curriculum, Maine State Learning Results, and connects to the gallery’s exhibitions. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact Education Manager Lisa Wheeler at lwheeler@watervillecreates.org.

K–12 field trips are available at: WATERVILLE OPERA HOUSE: Cultivating a love of theatre and live performance.

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MAINE FILM CENTER: Engaging students by teaching and learning through film.

TICONIC GALLERY + STUDIOS: Fostering an appreciation for visual culture and hands-on art making.

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“ The variety, caliber, and prominence of so many of the acts gives us something to feel really proud of.”

events JUSTON MCKINNEY Saturday, April 5, 8pm; $35 Juston has starred in numerous Comedy Central shows, including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents and his one-hour special “Juston McKinney–A Middle-Class Hole.” He has multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien, as well as a Showtime Special with Rob Gronkowski.

LEANN RIMES Tuesday, April 8, 8pm; $76–$86 LeAnn Rimes is an international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. Out of the 63 singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn’s ballad “How Do I Live” holds the record as Billboard’s Hot 100 all-time #1 hit by a female artist.

THE PEKING ACROBATS Wednesday, April 9, 7pm; $41–$51 For the last 32 years, the Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.

ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL April 25, 26, May 2, 7:30pm + April 27, May 3, 4, 2pm; $36–$38 Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her parents but impresses her teacher, Miss Honey. The two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

BRIAN REGAN Wednesday, May 7, 8pm; $56–$66 Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country, with Vanity Fair calling him, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.”

GOOD VIBRATIONS Friday, May 23, 8pm; $46–$56 Much more than just your typical tribute band, Good Vibrations celebrates the legacy and spirit of the legendary Beach Boys by recreating all of their classic music and timeless sounds of summer LIVE on stage!

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events 10,000 MANIACS Friday, May 30, 8pm; $55–$65 10,000 Maniacs has covered plenty of ground in its 40 years, from cult-stardom to international stardom, to their current status as a cornerstone alternative band.

THE NELSONS Saturday, May 31, 7:30pm; $41–$51 Famous for their incredible harmonies, musicianship, and humor, multiplatinum recording artists and twin icons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson are torchbearers of an American entertainment dynasty.

The Nelson family has been entertaining audiences or well over 100 years.

TESLA Wednesday, June 4, 8pm; $106–$116 That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. Tesla may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll.

THE SIXTIES SHOW Saturday, June 7, 8pm; $41–$51 The band is widely celebrated and known for their spot-on, notefor-note recreations of the greatest hits, B-sides, and deep album cuts from 1960s. They use a state-of-the-art sound system, but only play authentic vintage and reissue vintage gear and instrumentation, just like original artists and original recordings.

STEVE EARLE Tuesday, June 10, 8pm; $56–$66 Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, and countless others.

JORMA KAUKONEN WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOHN HURLBUT Tuesday, June 17, 7:30pm; $46–$56 Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient, Jorma is a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.

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“ Thank you for making art programs readily available. It has given me a creative outlet.”

events EXHIBITIONS CALL FOR MAKERS: MADE Submission Dates: February 17–May 31 Late Submission Dates: June 1–15 Ticonic Gallery is currently seeking vendor applications for Made: Maine Makers Market, our 10th annual pop-up shop, which will be held from November 12, 2025 to January 26, 2026. Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine’s talented makers. This seasonal marketplace features a curated selection of locally handmade wares, offering visitors the chance to discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts created by Maine artisans.

YOUTH ART MONTH March 1–April 6, 2025 Opening reception Friday, March 7, 4–7pm Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios Ticonic Gallery is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (located at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local K–12 students.

Youth Art Month allows students to showcase their work in a gallery setting and share their achievements with their families and community. The 2025 theme is Healing Through Color.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATORS April 16 –June 16 Ticonic Gallery Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales, and poignant histories across cultures. This exhibition showcases renowned illustrators’ visions of a wide range of sports.

ART IN THE LOBBY AS I ROVED OUT: WORKS BY ABBOTT MEADER January 15 –July 21 Maine Film Center Lobby Retired Colby Professor of Art Abbott Meader presents images of inland Maine landscapes, which reflect his interest in strong formal structuring as well as his close examination of nature seen at a walking pace. Each piece originated from observations and sketches of the natural world, later evolving in the studio.

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COMMUNITY DRAW Wednesdays, April 9, May 14, June 11, 6–8pm; Ages 16+; $11 Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing to hone their skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice; Ticonic provides the chairs, model, and camaraderie.

THE DEATH WINGS PROJECT: A HANDS-ON CREATIVE RITUAL Sunday, April 13, 1–4:15pm; Ages 18+; SOLD OUT Sunday, September 7, 1–4:15pm, Ages 18+; Free, Registration Required Supportive. Healing. Safe. Unique. These are the four words participants use most when describing a wing-making workshop. Join Bess Welden and members of the Death Wings Project team in a new session focused on grief, loss, and life transitions.

APRIL ARTIST + MAKER CAMP April 21–25, 9am–12pm; Ages 8–12; $176 Spend a week making and creating! Kids will explore a variety of artists, materials, techniques, ideas, and inspiration, including the new exhibition, Sports Illustrators, in the Ticonic Gallery.

MAINE POTTERY TOUR Saturday, May 3, 10am–5pm + Sunday, May 4, 11am–4pm Join Art of Clay Studio members as they participate in their second Maine Pottery Tour, a statewide tour of clay studios in Maine. Tour visitors will be able to view the clay studio, purchase pottery created by clay studio members, and enjoy other offerings inside the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. More information at mainepotterytour.org.

TEAM DAY Saturday, May 10, 9:30am–1pm; All Ages; Free Step up to the plate and experience Sports Illustrators, the new exhibition at the Ticonic Gallery! Youth and school spring sports teams are invited to enjoy bagels and smoothies, design a sneaker that’s sure to score, create a team banner to rally your fans, and watch the classic film A League of Their Own (ticket required).

JUNE ARTIST + MAKER CAMP June 23–27, 9am–12pm; Ages 8–12; $176 Spend a week making and creating! Kids will explore a variety of artists, materials, techniques, ideas, and inspiration, including the new Bernard Langlais exhibition in the downtown Colby gallery and Sports Illustrators in the Ticonic Gallery.

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events CLAY CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

Tools, materials, clay, glazes, firings, and studio access are included with all class registrations.

Artwork will be available to pick up two weeks after class is completed.

ADVANCED CLAY: WHEEL-THROWING Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 5:30–8pm (no class May 8) May 10, 1–3pm; Ages 16+; $181 Ceramic artist Cherie Giampietro leads this six-week class designed to strengthen and build upon intermediate wheelthrowing techniques. Students must have prior knowledge of wheel-throwing.

TEEN CLAY CLUB Wednesdays, April 9 + 23, 3–5pm; $61 In this bi-monthly exploration of clay, teens ages 13–16 will learn about hand-building, glazing, surface design, and more. Each young artist will be encouraged to independently find their own unique approach to clay in a supportive environment. Students will begin by creating hand-built artwork and then decorate with a variety of techniques to enhance and elevate their work.

HAND-BUILT GARDEN PROJECTS Saturdays, April 12 + 19, 1–3pm; Ages 13+; $81 In this introduction to hand-building, artist Pam Wilcox will guide participants through different hand-building techniques to make projects, such as garden snails, mushrooms, gnomes, and plant stakes. Think all things gardening!

TEEN WHEEL-THROWING Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 3–5pm; Ages 13–16; $141 Instructor Wendy Burton leads teens in this four-week class exploring the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. Learn clay basics, including centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and glazing in a fun and supportive environment.

CLAY DECORATING TECHNIQUES Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, (no class June 24) July 1, 8, 15, 5:30–8pm; Ages 16+; $181 Elevate your artistic expression as you dive into surface decoration techniques in clay. Students will begin by creating hand-built artwork and then decorate with a variety of techniques. Led by Misha Oraa Ali.

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“ Excellent experience. Great choices of films and superb sound.”

events HER Saturday, April 5, 6:30pm | 2013 | 126 minutes | R | Free With post-screening discussion Heartbroken Theodore purchases a new operating system designed to develop into a unique entity that meets his every need. Theodore and “Samantha,” as the system names itself, develop a complicated friendship as Theodore tries to reconcile his impending divorce.

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Sunday, April 13, 12pm | 2014 | 126 minutes | PG-13 | Free Hazel, a 16-year-old cancer patient, falls in love with Gus, a fellow teen attendee of her cancer support group. Hazel and Gus bond over shared hobbies, sharp wit, and a love of books, and when Gus secures a trip to Amsterdam to meet Hazel’s favorite author, the two embark on the journey of a lifetime. Sponsored by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.

SAVING WALDEN’S WORLD Tuesday, April 22, 6:30pm | Not Rated | Free When young arms dealer Jim Merkel realizes how much his work is harming families in less affluent societies, he has an ethical crisis and begins a decades-long journey to redeem himself and make the world a better place. Co-presented with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Saturday, May 10, 12:30pm | 1992 | 128 minutes | PG | One day only The classic sports comedy film returns to the Maine Film Center in conjunction with Sports Illustrators, an exhibition on view at Ticonic Gallery + Studios from April 16–June 16. As a professional all-female baseball league forms during World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit compete against each other and spar with a league scout and their has-been manager.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Theatrical productions presented onscreen at the Maine Film Center.

Tickets: $16 adults | $14.50 seniors, students, military | $13.50 children (12 and under) | Members: 15% off all tickets

DR. STRANGELOVE Saturday, April 12, 12pm | 150 minutes | R Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy, Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S. general who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley.

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events FESTIVALS

CINEMA IN CONVERSATION March 31, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 12 Five free films with lectures from community experts, sponsored by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities! FMI: mainefilmcenter.org.

MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Submissions are still open for the 28th Maine International Film Festival! To submit your film, visit MIFF.org. Submission deadlines and dates: April 11 (Extended Deadline) June 13 (Notification Date) July 11–20 (Event Date) MAINE STUDENT FILM + VIDEO FESTIVAL Saturday, July 19, 12pm | Free The Maine Student Film + Video Festival returns to MIFF! All Maine students in grades K–12 are invited to submit short films in the narrative, documentary, and creative categories. Students may win filmmaking gear or a $500 grand prize. The deadline for submissions is June 15. To learn more, visit mainestudentfilm.org.

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A family-friendly film series.

Matinee tickets: $9 adults, seniors, students, military | $8 children (12 and under) | Members: 15% off all tickets

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MET OPERA ENCORE

Tickets: $19 adults | $17 seniors, students, military | $16 children (12 + under)

Maine Film Center presents the 2024–25 season of Met Opera Live in HD, bringing encore screenings of the Metropolitan Opera to the heart of Waterville. Screenings start at 12:55pm.

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partner events COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART museum.colby.edu MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM: ALTURAS DUO SONGS AND MEMORY: FOLK AND CLASSICAL MUSIC FROM THE ANDES Friday, April 25, 12–1pm, Free Music in the Museum is a series organized by the Colby College Music Department, featuring local and regional musicians who perform live in the Colby Museum galleries.

FRAME BY FRAME: UP Friday, April 4, 7pm; Free A special free screening of the beloved Pixar animated film Up paired with an art activity inspired by Square + Triangle: Home, on view through April 21 at Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art. Reservation through mainefilmcenter.org is encouraged.

INTO THE WIND: AMERICAN WEATHERVANES WITH LARRY KASSMAN Thursday April 24, 5–6pm; Free Join weathervanes historian and collector Larry Kassman in conversation with Lunder Curator for American Art Sarah Humphreville as they discuss the artistic processes and historical significance of the weathervanes on view through June 8, 2025.

WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY watervillelibrary.org BOOKEND PAINTING Saturday, April 12, 11am–12pm; Free Come to the library and paint a bookend based on your favorite book to decorate your shelves at home! This event is supported by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities. For more information, please call 207.680.2612, or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK May 5–11; Free Bring your child to the library during Children’s Book Week! If they attend a program, get a library card, or check out a book, they will get an entry into a drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate from Oliver & Friends Bookshop.

LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY WITH SUMMER READING! Pre-registration starts on June 14, Opening Day: June 21; Free Waterville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program runs June 21– August 16. People of all ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate. Record the minutes you spend reading and earn prizes throughout the summer!

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partner events CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM childrensdiscoverymuseum.org SECOND ANNUAL KIDS TALENT SHOW Saturday, April 19, 3pm; $10 to attend, free to participate!

The second annual Kids Talent Show will showcase 6–12-year-olds on the Stage at the Children’s Discovery Museum. Acts of all kinds are welcome to participate. First prize is a Waterville Area gift bundle worth over $100!

SPRING TEA PARTY Sunday, April 27, 2pm; $15 per person You’re invited to an English Afternoon Tea with the Children’s Discovery Museum! Come enjoy a cup of afternoon tea and a bit to eat as you participate in a traditional tea experience.

ELM CITY MUSIC SCHOOL elmcitymusic.org PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUP CLASSES For all ages and abilities, including Wee Violin, Rhythm Rockers, Community Sing, Drums Alive, and Rock Band.

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COLBY ARTS arts.colby.edu COLBY CREATIVES POP UP April 4, 5pm; Greene Block + Studios Enjoy music by Colby Music Incubator student bands and purchase original artwork like zines, prints, stickers, and pottery by Colby student artists!

BRAZILIAN EXPERIENCE May 2, 6pm; Greene Block + Studios Join for an incredible Bossa Nova band followed by an Afro-Brazilian dance party! Brazilian themed appetizers and drinks available!

POST PARDON: THE OPERA June 5 + 7; The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts Post Pardon: The Opera draws on African-diasporic spirituality and folklore to tell the story of Willow, a queer activist confronted with the ghost of her estranged mother. More info and reserve tickets at arts. colby.edu/reserve-tickets.

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Maine Film Center Ticonic Gallery + Studios

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WC Waterville Creates WOH Waterville Opera House

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03 FIRST 05 FRIDAY 04 MAEA 9AM, WC

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Beginner Clay: Hand-Building 5:30PM, TGS

08 Teen Clay Club 09

Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 5:30PM, TGS

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Maine Arts Education Association (MAEA) Conference 4PM, WC

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Waterville Moves 9:30 + 10:30AM, WC HER 6:30PM, MFC Juston McKinney 8PM, WOH

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3PM, TGS

Beginner Clay: Hand-Building 5:30PM, TGS MAEA 8:30AM, WC Youth Art Month Closes

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Community Draw 6PM, TGS

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LeAnn Rimes 8PM, WOH

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The Fault in Our Stars 12PM, MFC Death Wings Project: A Hands-On Creative Ritual 1PM, TGS

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Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 5:30PM, TGS

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Sports Illustrators (lllustration Institute) 11AM, TGS

21 Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Fireflies: NYICFF Kid Flicks: Big Kids 12PM, MFC

Peking Acrobats 7PM, WOH

NTL: Dr. Strangelove 12PM, MFC

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Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 5:30PM, TGS

Earth Day Speaker 7PM, WC

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Saving Walden’s World 6:30PM, MFC

Teen Clay Club 3PM, TGS

Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 5:30PM, TGS

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 7:30PM, WOH

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Waterville Moves 9:30 + 10:30AM, WC

Beginner Clay: Hand-Building 5:30PM, TGS

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Hand-Built Garden Projects 1PM, TGS

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Fireflies: NYICFF Kid Flicks: Big Kids 12PM, MFC

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 7:30PM, WOH

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 2PM, WOH

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may 2025 SUN

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MFC TGS

Maine Film Center Ticonic Gallery + Studios

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WC Waterville Creates WOH Waterville Opera House

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01 FIRST FRIDAY 02 Sports Illustrators Opening Reception 5–7pm, TGS

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Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 5:30PM, TGS

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 7:30PM, WOH

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Waterville Moves 9:30 + 10:30AM, WC Maine Pottery Tour 10AM, TGS MET Opera Encore: Le Nozze de Figaro 12:55PM, MFC Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 2PM, WOH

09 Team Day 10 9:30AM, TGS

Story Walk Opening 10AM + 1PM, WC

Maine Pottery Tour 11AM, TGS Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical 2PM, WOH

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Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS

Advanced Clay: Wheel-Throwing 1PM, TGS

Brian Regan 8PM, WOH

A League of Their Own 12:30PM, MFC

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Waterville Moves 9:30 + 10:30AM, WC

Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS

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Community Draw 6PM, TGS

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Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS

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Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS

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SLICE: Field Trip Day! 9:30AM, WC

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Fireflies: The Illusionist 12PM, MFC

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Good Vibrations 8PM, WOH

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MET Opera Encore: Salome 12:55PM, MFC 10,000 Maniacs 8PM, WOH

The Nelsons 7:30PM, WOH

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2025 SUN

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

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Clay Decorating Techniques 5:30PM, TGS

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FIRST FRIDAY

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Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS Tesla 8PM, WOH

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The Sixties Show 8PM, WOH

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Maine General: Watercolors + Wellness 10AM, WC

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Clay Decorating Techniques 5:30PM, TGS

Wheel-Throwing For Teens 3PM, TGS

Steve Earle 8PM, WOH

Community Draw 6PM, TGS

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MET Opera Encore: Il Barbiere de Siviglia 12:55PM, MFC

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Clay Decorating Techniques 5:30PM, TGS

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Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

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An Evening with Jorma Kaukonen 7:30PM, WOH

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Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Artist + Maker Camp 9AM, TGS

Art in the Park 3PM, WC

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EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR WATERVILLE CREATES

Name, title, and when did you begin working at Waterville Creates?

My name is Marie Sugden (she/her), I’m the Exhibitions Coordinator, and I’ve worked at Waterville Creates since April 2015.

What does a “typical” day look like for you?

A typical day for me begins with a cup of coffee, checking emails, and mapping out my to-do list for the week. My tasks vary depending on where we are in the exhibition calendar—some days are focused on preparing for installations or deinstallations, while others involve coordinating details for exhibitions scheduled months in advance.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What I love most about my job is collaborating with artists. I find it incredibly inspiring to hear about their creative process and to work together to bring a shared vision to life through an exhibition in our gallery. I also truly adore the team I work with, which makes my job even more rewarding and fulfilling.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Perfect happiness for me is found in slow, cozy, leisurely mornings, having fresh flowers brightening up my home, discovering charming small shops, and collecting beautiful, handmade treasures that tell a story. Most of all, it’s about cherishing quality time with my family and creating lasting memories.

Can you recommend an artistic experience our readers should try?

I absolutely love First Fridays! They’re such a great way to experience a little bit of everything we offer—art activities, gallery openings, catching a movie (with a popcorn discount!), and sometimes they even coincide with events at the Opera House. Best of all, it’s completely free and open to everyone!

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Where Originals Take Shape

Concerts, performances, readings, and workshops open to all

Learn more and get your free tickets at arts.colby.edu

Follow @colby.arts on social media to stay up to date

PAUL J. SCHUPF ART CENTER 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 04901 207.873.7000 watervillecreates.org