October First Friday

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street:

All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center.

5pm Opening Reception for the Holiday Bazaar in the Ticonic Gallery
Come share snacks and meet some Maine makers this First Friday! Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville. This festive marketplace features the talents of Maine makers across various media, offering a community space for artists to showcase and sell their creations.

5 + 6pm West African Drumming Workshops
Join Sayon Camara of Guinea, for a beginner’s lesson in the drumming and songs of the Malinke people. All levels welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In Castonguay Square or inside the Paul J Schupf Art Center if the weather is rainy. Free, but pre-registration is required. To register, click here.

At Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, Colby College 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive:

Maine Lit Fest weekend! For more on all those events, click here.
5:30–6:30pm Keynote speaker Lynda Barry
Lynda Barry has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator, and teacher and found that they are very much alike. She lives in Wisconsin, where she is associate professor of art and Discovery Fellow at University of Wisconsin Madison.
Come see her speak! Click here for a free ticket!

What are First Fridays?

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