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WATERVILLE, ME—The Waterville Opera House (WOH) continues its 2024 theatrical season August 30–September 8 with the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery Miss Holmes Returns. In Miss Holmes Returns, a nurse and activist finds herself on the run, wanted for murder. Pursued by authorities who choose to ignore a clear case of self-defense due to her heritage…

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…

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,…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] Waterville Rocks Returns to Head of Falls Park This Summer WATERVILLE, ME—The Waterville Opera House and Waterville Creates are excited to announce the return of Waterville Rocks, a free, outdoor summer concert series held annually at Head of Falls Park in Waterville, ME. Waterville Rocks kicks off with Rustic Overtones and…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] 27th Maine International Film Festival Celebrates In-State Film Productions WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) returns to Waterville, Maine, for its 27th annual edition July 12–21, showcasing a diverse slate of 100 films. This year’s program, drawn together in part from the record number of submissions received in the festival’s…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected]  Waterville Opera House to Produce World Premiere for NewPlayFest 2026 WATERVILLE, ME—The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is thrilled to announce its selection as a Producing Theatre for the American Association of Community Theatre’s (AACT) NewPlayFest 2026. WOH is one of only six theatres in the nation to receive this prestigious honor.…

Contact: [email protected] Art in the Park: Free Art-Making Series Returns This Summer WATERVILLE, Maine—Waterville Creates, Waterville Public Library, and the Colby College Museum of Art are pleased to announce the return of a beloved summertime program series, Art in the Park. Centered on the core mission of providing access to enriching arts experiences for all,…

Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] 27th Maine International Film Festival Announces Full Festival Program WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) has confirmed a full lineup of more than 100 films for its 27th annual 10-day festival held July 12–21, 2024 in Waterville, Maine. A project of the Maine Film Center, MIFF returns this summer to…

June 3, 2024 Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] Celebrate Pride Month with Waterville Creates and Maine Film Center WATERVILLE, Maine—Join Waterville Creates and other businesses in downtown Waterville for First Friday in celebration of Pride month on June 7. First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the…

May 28, 2024 Contact: Chris Melville, [email protected] 27th Maine International Film Festival to Honor Directors Mary Harron and Jos Stelling WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine Film Center is pleased to announce filmmaker Mary Harron as the recipient of the 2024 Midlife Achievement Award and Jos Stelling as the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award-winner at the 27th annual Maine…