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WATERVILLE, Maine—Ticonic Gallery, a division of Waterville Creates, is once again partnering with Colby College’s Greene Block + Studios to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM) with an inspiring multisite exhibition showcasing artwork by more than 400 K–12 students from 31 area schools. The 11th annual YAM exhibition opens on March 1 and will remain on…

28th Maine International Film Festival Regular Submission Deadline February 14 WATERVILLE, Maine—The regular deadline is Friday, February 14 for filmmakers to submit their movies to the 28th Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). The festival returns to Waterville, Maine, for its 28th edition July 11–20, 2025. For those filmmakers still putting the finishing touches on their…

Waterville Opera House wraps 2024 season with deep-sea extravaganza The SpongeBob Musical WATERVILLE, ME—The Waterville Opera House (WOH) continues its 2024 theatrical season November 22–December 1 with The SpongeBob Musical, the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon animated TV series, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. An ensemble cast of familiar…

WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival wrapped up its 27th annual edition Sunday, July 21, in Waterville, Maine. Thousands attended this year’s festival, enjoying the opportunity to see 100 films across 10 days, including Maine-made productions, international movies from more than 40 countries, rediscoveries of beloved classics, world premieres, and much more. Among those 100…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] Waterville Creates Opens Light Sentinels by Skunk Control, Public Art in Castonguay Square WATERVILLE, Maine—Waterville Creates is pleased to announce the opening of a new temporary public art installation in Waterville’s Castonguay Square: Light Sentinels by Australian creative team Skunk Control, officially opening Friday, July 12. The project consists of 10…

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Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] 27th Maine International Film Festival Begins July 12, 2024 WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival kicks off its 27th annual edition this Friday, July 12, in Waterville, Maine. This year’s festival features a robust program of 100 films across 10 days, showcasing Maine-made productions, international movies from more than 40 countries,…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] 27th Maine International Film Festival Welcomes Rwandan Filmmakers WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival is pleased to welcome Rwandan filmmakers Yuhi Amuli and Myriam Uwiragiye Birara for screenings of their films Citizen Kwame and The Bride, respectively, as part of the festival’s New Rwandan Cinema series. MIFF returns to Waterville July 12–21,…