FEATURED

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Waterville Opera House
1 Common Street, Waterville
September 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30pm
June 3, 10 at 2pm
Ticket : $27–$29
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Featuring the famed detective, Hercule Poirot!

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Ken Ludwig's clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of Dame Agatha's celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace

Content Warning: This production contains gunshot sound effects and a depiction of suicide.

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ARTS

POTLUCK

Ticonic Gallery
93 Main Street, Waterville
On view August 2—October 2
Hours: Wednesday–Monday, 11am–7pm
FREE

Ticonic Gallery is pleased to present Potluck, an exhibition centered on the work of Jenny Ibsen, a printmaker, ceramicist, storyteller, and restaurant worker based in Portland. Curated with Diana Tuite, this installation is centered on a tablescape and features contributions from collaborators Heather Flor Cron, Alana Dao, and Raquel P. Miller. The metaphor of the potluck touches upon issues of care, sustenance and sustainability, and labor, and all of these themes will be explored through shared meals and conversations.

Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and our exhibition sponsors: Kennebec Savings Bank, Morning Sentinel + Kennebec Journal, and PRO Moving Services.

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FIRST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN WATERVILLE

Downtown Waterville
Multiple Locations
Friday, September 1 from 10am–10pm

First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in 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.

In addition, join us for the opening night of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

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YOUTH ARTS ACCESS FUND : WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Established in March of 2022, the Youth Arts Access Fund (YAAF) provides youth aged 18 and under with free access to Waterville Creates events and programs—all of them!

For just $1,000/month or $5,000/6 months, your business can be recognized as a YAAF sponsor of the month and provide critical support for this beloved program.

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FILM

CATVIDEOFEST 2023

Maine Film Center
93 Main Street, Waterville
Opening September 1
From $12
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

CatVideoFest 2023 is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous–mostly hilarious!–communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area. Unrated but would be G.

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ROBOT MONSTER (IN 3D)

Maine Film Center
93 Main Street, Waterville
Now Showing
From $12
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Proudly noting it was “shot on location in less than a week,” Robot Monster is the most demented, delirious, and delightful 3D film of the Golden Age (it’s from 1953), a hoot to rival the better-known Creature from the Black Lagoon for pure unintentional hilarity. A cosmic catastrophe has wiped out humanity, and now the last six survivors must outwit that strangely iconic alien menace, Ro-Man. Taking orders from the pitiless Great Guidance, Ro-Man wavers in his pursuit of human annihilation when he falls in love with a girl. Can dashing young Roy save her? Is the suspense killing you yet? Slip on those red and cyan glasses (provided free with your ticket) and see things you have never seen before in only one less dimension than life itself! The Robot Monster program comes with the original 1953 3D prologue called "Stardust in Your Eyes" as well as a new introductory short called "Saving Slick" (in 2D) which gives context to the prologue and the preservation of the feature film.

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COMMUNITY

DOWNTOWN WATERVILLE FARMERS' MARKET

Head of Falls
Corner of Front + Temple Streets, Waterville
Thursday, August 24 from 2–6pm

The Downtown Waterville Farmers Market offers a wide range of locally produced items. From steak and potatoes to milk and cookies, from bacon and eggs to bread and cheese, the market members will surprise you with the wide range of locally produced items they offer.

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UPCOMING

AUDITIONS: ELF THE MUSICAL

Studio 1902 in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center
93 Main St, Waterville
Monday, September 4 at 6pm
Tuesday, September 5 at 6pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, September 6 at 6pm

Come audition for our next theatrical production: Elf The Musical! Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy is sure to delight the entire family.

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TOGETHER IN HARMONY: OPEN REHEARSALS                                  

91 Marston Road, Waterville
September 7, 14, 21, 28 + October 5
6:30–7:30pm
Free

Do you and your family love to sing? Join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family-friendly, multi-generational musical experience! Community members are invited to participate in a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance on October 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center!

Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from September 7 through October 5, from 6:30-8:00pm at 91 Marston Road in Waterville, and on October 5 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.

All participants will receive a free t-shirt for their participation. Sheet music will be provided.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and realized in partnership with the Colby College Museum of Art and its Lunder Institute for American Art.

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MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3

Maine Film Center
93 Main Street, Waterville
Opening September 8
Ticket :  $12
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

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VOLUNTEER INFO SESSION: FALL 2023
                                    
Studio 1902 in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center
93 Main Street, Waterville
Thursday, September 7
5:30–7pm

Love the arts? Support the arts! Volunteers are an integral part of Waterville Creates. By volunteering, you give back to your community while supporting events and performances at the Waterville Opera House; gain program and exhibition experience at Ticonic Gallery + Studios; and welcome filmgoers and filmmakers from around the world at the Maine International Film Festival. If you are interested in learning more, please attend our fall volunteer information session. You will have the opportunity to meet our Volunteer Coordinator, who will review policies, opportunities, and our incentive program. Food and drink will be provided!

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COMMUNITY POTLUCK IN CASTONGUAY SQUARE
                                    

Castonguay Square
Corner of Common + Main St, Waterville
Saturday, September 9
4–6pm
FREE, but pre-registration required

Experience a true potluck through a shared meal and conversation. Featuring handmade plates by our clay studio members, gather with friends and community members and bring a dish to share for a truly magical night.

Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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