Community Calendar

NASA's 21st century Artemis program is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters narrates.

Tap Tap Jazz

Performance Dates:
​Saturday, January 31 at 1pm and 4pm
Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 7 at 1pm and 4pm
https://www.mainestateballet.org/tap-tap-jazz

Join Maine State Ballet in 2026 and jazz up your January and February with an evening of Broadway style song and dance routines for the whole family. This annual show is a real crowd pleaser, guaranteed to shake off the winter blues!

Start with Art!

Come take part in printmaking, stained glass mosaic, needle felting, and more as we celebrate a new beginning for your community arts center!

All are welcome!

If you feel inspired, bring a sweet treat or savory snack to share on the potluck table!

Saturday, January 31st from 1:30 - 4:30 pm

In the decades leading up to the Civil War, it became harder to reconcile the country’s professed ideal that “all men are created equal” with the reality that slavery allowed millions to be held in bondage. One contentious issue was the Underground Railway — a loose network that helped fugitives who were escaping from slavery. Citizens of Portland played a major role in that effort; some of their stories are noted on the markers of the Portland Freedom Trail. Paul Ledman will relate stories of the Freedom Trail to the historical background which made it necessary.

CATS: Young Actors Edition is a shortened adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines, including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Cats is centered around the ideas of redemption, acceptance, and community.

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

You can count on a great afternoon when TJ Swan is in the house. Known for his smooth vocals & acoustic rhythms, TJ creates the ideal atmosphere for winding down after a day on the slopes. With his soulful sound & laid-back style, TJ sets the tone for a perfect après-ski experience. All ages. Free admission. Sponsored by: Adley’s Auto, Baxter Brewing, Bissell Brothers, Brick & Stone, Coos Canyon Campground & Cabins, Hebert Realty, Lone Pine, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Sun Cruiser and Swift River Suites.

"I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI", An "Italian" Comedy by Jacques Lamarre- based on the memoir by Giulia Melucci. Reservations: (207) 747-5434. "It’s not often that you belly laugh out loud all the way though a comedy- From start to finish this show is one of the most hilarious comedies we’ve seen in decades." Playing thru Jan 31, Thu 7, Fri 730, Sat 2 & 730. Starring Pamela Mutty as "Giulia"!

True North Theatre would like to invite you and your family to travel with us past the second star to the right, straight on ‘til morning, and into the magical realm of Neverland!

And in celebration of our tenth (!) year of bringing high quality theatre productions to the community we love, we are proud to present TINKER BELL as a Pay-What-You-Wish performance. More than anything, we would like you there to experience the joy of live theatre and journey with us to that place we left behind but carry in our hearts: the Neverland of childhood play.

TINKER BELL by Patrick Flynn is a fresh and intensely theatrical adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic story, Peter Pan, and brought to life by director D. Granke. Exploring the complicated nature of friendship, the stand-out cast of TINKER BELL will draw you and your family into the whimsical and childlike world of Neverland. You may think you know the story of Peter Pan – come experience it from a surprising perspective.

Performances run Fridays, January 9th and 16th at 7:00PM, Saturdays, January 10th and 17th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM and Sundays, January 11th and 18th at 2:00pm at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre on the UMaine campus in Orono. Information about reserving your seats for this highly anticipated event can be found on our Linktree (linktree.com/truenorththeatre).

TINKER BELL is proudly supported by our season sponsor, Griffin & Jordan, Attorneys at Law.

True North Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

There are so many reasons to keep honeybees – to support pollinators, for the joy of observing them at work, and for the honey, propolis & beeswax that beekeepers can collect.

Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for three sessions to help you get ready for your first season keeping bees. She will prepare you for the earliest decisions you’ll have to make when starting out: what equipment to get (and where), how to put together a new hive and where to situate it, and what bees to order and in what “form” (package or nuc). Karen will also introduce you to the lives of bees themselves – what their roles and basic needs are – as well as what you need to look for when inspecting your hive(s), and what each of the four seasons as a beekeeper will require of you. 

*This is a 3 part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 24, January 25, & January 31 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants. We will reserve February 1 as a snow date in case of power or internet outages. 

FRIGG is celebrated worldwide for their exhilarating style that merges Finnish folk traditions with the energy of American roots music. With tight interplay, inventive arrangements, and a joyous stage presence, the group has performed at major festivals and concert halls across Europe, North America, and Asia. Their music—bold, melodic, rhythmically driving, and rich in Nordic nuance—continues to captivate both traditionalists and new audiences discovering the power of contemporary folk. This event is made possible with support from Maine Fiddle Camp!

Workshop: 3pm - 4:30pm (All Levels Welcome!)
Participate in the workshop only, or join us for a 7pm evening concert and dance at the same venue. (Separate Tickets)

Buy Tickets Now: www.bagaducemusic.org

Students/Young Adults: $15 advanced price, $25 after Jan. 7th.
Adults: $27 advanced price, $37 after Jan. 7th.

Tickets can be purchased for the workshop, the concert, or both! Tickets are available online and at the door (only when capacity allows). Advanced prices end January 7th.

Bagaduce Music is a 501 C-3, working in the community to make Maine’s musical coastline sing! From Blue Hill to Belfast, Freeport to Steuben -- offering classes, ensembles, concerts, dances, and musical experiences in folk, bluegrass, jazz, community singing, and more. Tuition assistance is available, all ages and abilities are welcome.