F E A T U R E D

THE BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP

Railroad Square Cinema

November 14 - Hairspray

November 15 - Breathless

November 16 - Wings of Desire

November 17 - La La Land

November 18 - The Last Waltz

November 19 - Thelma & Louise (pictured)

November 20 - King of Hearts

All showtimes are at 7:00 p.m.

$10.50 adults, $8.50 students and seniors

These films are eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

In preparation for its relocation to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville, the Maine Film Center hosts the final film series at its Railroad Square Cinema location, “The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship.” Running through November 23, the film series includes several fan favorites, important milestones in cinema history, and interactive screenings. See the complete series lineup at the link below.

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A R T S

ANNUAL APPEAL

This December, we will bring all our film, visual, and performing arts programming together under one roof in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. As we take this exhilarating next step, your support continues to be crucial to our success. With less than 50% of our budget covered by ticket sales and program fees, your gift will help to sustain outstanding arts experiences for all members of our community.

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ART&: A CONVERSATION WITH SARAH CAIN

Online

Thursday, November 17

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

FREE

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for a virtual program featuring the artist Sarah Cain in conversation with Beth Finch, the curator of hand in hand, Cain’s current exhibition in the William D. Adams Gallery. They will discuss how Cain realized this extraordinary painting installation, her inspirations for it, and the interplay between her studio practice and site-responsive projects. A Q&A will follow.

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F I L M

THE MENU

Railroad Square Cinema

Scheduled to start November 18

$10.50 evenings, $9.00 matinées

This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

What could be an easier target for hilarious satire than an impossible-to-get-a-reservation haute cuisine restaurant with impossible prices on an otherwise inaccessible island? The Menu is that hilarious satire—and way more, as one-percenter guests find themselves about to be served way more than they bargained for at the hands (and knives) of master chef Ralph Fiennes.

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P E R F O R M I N G   A R T S

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Waterville Opera House

November 18 at 7:30 p.m.

November 19, 20 at 2:00 p.m.

$27 - $29

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an exuberant postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

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MET OPERA ENCORE: LA TRAVIATA (VERDI)

Railroad Square Cinema

Saturday, November 19

12:55 p.m.

$16 - $19

This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centered lover, Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father, and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium.

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L I T E R A R Y

ELM CITY SMALL PRESS FEST

Greene Block + Studios

18 Main St, Waterville

Saturday, November 19

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FREE

Elm City Small Press Fest is a community event that focuses on independent publishing in the Maine region and is back for its second year! During this free event, shop zines, independent publications, and art prints, or participate workshop programming.

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C O M M U N I T Y

DEI COMMITTEE

We are establishing a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Committee to provide direction and oversight for our work to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive through our policies, practices, and programs. We are looking for individuals interested in committing to this work in a fair, balanced, and open-minded way. Visit the link below for more information on how you can get involved on this committee.

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THE STAGE AT CDM PRESENTS MR. MAGIC

Children's Discovery Museum

7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville

Saturday, November 19

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$10 per person, $40 for a bundle of 5 tickets

Join the Children's Discovery Museum for their inaugural performance at The Stage! This month, they present a magic show with Mr. Magic, who has over 25 years of performing experience. This event is part of their kids’ entertainment series with additional events scheduled throughout the winter, including musicians, magicians, jugglers, puppets, and more.

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U P C O M I N G

CASABLANCA + RAILROAD SQUARE CINEMA CLOSING GALA

Railroad Square Cinema

Wednesday, November 23

7:00 p.m.

$10.50 adults, $8.50 students and seniors

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

“Play it again, Sam.” We'll play it again here on the last night in Railroad Square’s current home, coming full circle with the film that opened Railroad Square in 1978, and leading us into our new, stunning cinemas at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville, opening on December 17. A true Hollywood classic that miraculously embodies and promotes the seeming best qualities of both Hollywood and the country itself in the midst of a cataclysmic world war, Casablanca is what it is because of its exotic locale and thriller/romance genre covering an idealistic heart; because of its magnetic stars, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman; and because of its ingenious script, filled with one unforgettable line after another. We’ll always have Casablanca.

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JOY TO THE VILLE

Paul J. Schupf Art Center

93 Main St, Waterville

Saturday, December 17

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FREE

Embrace the holiday spirit at the 5th annual Joy to the Ville community celebration at the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and Bixby Chocolate Café as we celebrate the magic of the season. Free art lunchboxes + luminary art kits, rolling art cart activities, and refreshments, including MFC popcorn and Bixby’s drinking chocolate, will be available all day. See a full schedule of activities at the link below.

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