Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and […]
Lord Hall Gallery is pleased to announce the 2024 Faculty Exhibition, running from February 5-March 15. A public reception will take place on February 9 from 5:00-7:00pm. The exhibition includes faculty from UMaine’s Department of Art and the IMFA program: Sheridan Adams, Constant Albertson, Tim Babulski, Edward Nadeau, Louise Bourne, Arturo Camacho, Bethany Engstrom, Susan […]
FILM ONE: Eroding History tells the story of two Black communities on Deal Island, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, that are finding themselves at the intersection of sea level rise, historic racism, and the disappearance of Black communities. It is a climate justice story, made by two Black filmmakers and a Jewish grandchild of refugees. A […]
In 2020, the MHC presented its first “Visions” event, highlighting current work in the arts and humanities. In 2024, we’re pleased to present the sequel: VIsions 2024. A showcase of […]
Public reception for the 2024 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery. All are welcome.
An emotive and exhilarating tale about human ingenuity and our natural resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the tug of war that exists between man and nature, in the name of progress. Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. The beauty […]
Composer Eve Beglarian will be in residence at the University of Maine from Feb. 20-22, presenting in classes in the School of Performing Arts, and giving a public presentation with some of her long-time collaborators on February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Her residency is part of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center’s Symposium series this year, on […]
Join us on Saturday, February 24th for the 20th annual International Dance Festival, a globe-spanning celebration of dance! International Dance Festival is an annual performance held in the Collins Center for the Arts showcasing dances from around the world, choreographed and performed by students and staff of the University of Maine and members of the […]
Antonio Galera has established himself as one of the most promising young performers in Spanish musical life. As a prize-winner of several competitions, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Award, his national career has brought him performances in major halls and festivals in Spain receiving outstanding reviews – “extraordinary sensibility”, “infallible technique control”, “very […]
Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility's event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Guests of any background, including UMaine students, faculty, and staff, community group representatives, business representatives, and […]
Join one of the UMaine community’s most beloved vocal ensembles for an engaging and entertaining evening of song!
Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, “A Story about the Taste of Language.” The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre is hitting the high seas for their next mainstage production. A Pirate’s Life for She, written by Amie Root and directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, opens on February 23 and runs through March 3 in Hauck Auditorium. This madcap, queer-friendly romp is packed with swashbuckling and sea shanties […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre is hitting the high seas for their next mainstage production. A Pirate’s Life for She, written by Amie Root and directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, opens on February 23 and runs through March 3 in Hauck Auditorium. This madcap, queer-friendly romp is packed with swashbuckling and sea shanties […]
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to the CCA as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season featuring gems from across the company’s groundbreaking repertoire. Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, has grown […]
