This is not your grandfather’s magic show… This is the show that will have you asking, “How the ****?” and “What the ****?” Side-splitting comedy and mind-blowing magic are brought into the spotlight as comedy magician Grant Freeman brings his unique, raunchy show full of surprises to the Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets […]
A dramatic physics presentation by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy A video spotlight on student research Dr. Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology, presenting a talk entitled "Research in Indigenous Homelands: Addressing Power and Justice through Collaboration"
Tuba Concerto by Edward Gregson, performed by senior music performance major, Liam Staines A panel of student researchers to answer incoming first-year student questions on how to get involved Dr. Katherine Allen, Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Climate Science, presenting a talk entitled "How to Explore Ancient Oceans"
Literary performances by student contributors to "The Open Field" A video spotlight on student research followed by a Q&A panel with the students Dr. Justin Dimmel, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, presenting a talk entitled "College Isn't School" Research, learning, and seizing your moment at UMaine"
JACKASS star, stand-up comedian, and New York Times best-selling author, Steve-O, is bringing The Bucket List Tour to the CCA. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never expected to go through with any of them. Until it was time to prepare for this tour. Not only are the stunts more ridiculous […]
The Book of Dust — La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman, adapted by Bryony Lavery, directed by Nicholas Hytner Set twelve years before the epic "His Dark Materials" trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Philip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing. Two young people and their dæmons, with everything at stake, […]
The Evening: A fun evening awaits. We invite you to enjoy a champagne reception, delicious hors d’oeuvres and a Broadway-inspired dinner at the Wells Conference Center. We’ll pay tribute to two award winners, then venture over to the CCA to see Broadway Rocks. The Show: Broadway actor and UMaine alum Merritt David Janes is gathering […]
Broadway actor and UMaine alum Merritt David Janes is gathering some of his friends and colleagues from Broadway to perform on the CCA stage. These aren’t just any friends — they’re actors singing your favorite songs from the shows and roles they have performed. It’ll be a special night with songs every Broadway fan knows […]
An abridged version of the full show will be available free of cost for K-8 students. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more […]
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe. Step Afrika! now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in […]
