Community Calendar

Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where
no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun, look at our galaxy from the
outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process, we will address exciting
questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come
from?
Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the
planetarium, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways!

Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the eighth annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art-making, play, and more!

Highlights include:

Kringleville Santa Claus visits
Diwali celebration
The Polar Express at the Maine Film Center
3D-printing
Button-making
Glass-Blowing demonstration
Popcorn, pizza, hot cocoa, and more!

Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena? Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this family friendly program at the planetarium.

Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.

Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where
no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun, look at our galaxy from the
outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process, we will address exciting
questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come
from?
Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the
planetarium, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways!

Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena? Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this family friendly program at the planetarium.

Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.

Join historian and poet Anna Wrobel for a 5-part film and discussion series exploring the work of 20th-century Jewish American filmmakers. Each session features a film screening followed by a guided conversation offering historical context, insight, and open discussion around themes of identity, creativity, and cultural influence.

Classes meet Wednesdays, 6:00–8:30 PM, beginning October 29 at the JCA.
Participants may register for the full series or individual sessions.

Sounder (1972) was made by Jewish director Martin Ritt, whose American career was derailed by HUAC. Ritt returned from Europe in the late 1960’s after directing the masterly The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (1965) in Britain and Continental Europe. Back in the U.S.A., Ritt went on to direct some of our finest films on civil rights and labor struggles. Sounder is a feast of talent including Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield and Taj Mahal. From Louisiana sugar tenancy to convict labor gang to literacy and enlightenment, this film set in the Depression is filled with material and emotional life. And then there’s Sounder the dog, faithful friend and metaphor.

Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where
no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun, look at our galaxy from the
outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process, we will address exciting
questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come
from?
Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the
planetarium, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways!

The famous Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival returns to the Gracie this year. With different films on each night, the festival runs for two nights, with a discount offered for those who choose both! The Banff Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Traveling to remote vistas, analyzing topical environmental issues, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2026 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.

Tickets $15.00 per person

NEW GROUP of FILMS EACH NIGHT-SAVE $2.50 PER TICKET WHEN YOU BUY BOTH WED.