Week of Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 –3-2-1 Liftoff
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October 18, 2026 –Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
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October 18, 2026 –Styx: Mission to Mars
3-2-1 Liftoff
Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments! One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that it fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have the courage and wits […]
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]
Styx: Mission to Mars
Strap into our planetarium seats to go on a trip to Mars with Styx! Take a dazzling journey with fulldome visual effects set to songs from this mega-band including Come Sail Away, Mr. Roboto, The Grand Illusion, and more! Go on an epic space saga with the musical craftsmen of Styx! Tickets are $11 […]
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 –Grant Writing Essentials
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October 20, 2026 –You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
Grant Writing Essentials
You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, virtual event planning and fundraising, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a […]
You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
In this energizing workshop, we celebrate teachers as the heroes of every literacy story. Blending humor, research and practical strategies, we explore how the science of reading provides the evidence, and the art of teaching brings it to life. Drawing from research in literacy instruction, we empower educators to balance data with creativity, structure with […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 –What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement, legal issues, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. We will provide skills and resources for […]
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 –Gravity and Other Myths
Gravity and Other Myths
Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate […]
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 –Closing Reception for A Sense of Wonder: The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan
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October 23, 2026 –Time
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October 23, 2026 –Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
Closing Reception for A Sense of Wonder: The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan
Please join us in Lord Hall Gallery for a closing reception for A Sense of Wonder: The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan on October 23, 2026 from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, […]
Time
On a cosmic scale, time ceases to be a single, universal measure. TIME is an immersive journey through the nature of time – from daily rhythms of nature to its role in the structure of the Universe. It follows humanity’s attempts to measure time and explores modern physics, where relativity, entropy, and spacetime challenge our […]
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 –Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
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October 24, 2026 –Alumni Homecoming Concert
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom
The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]
Alumni Homecoming Concert
Are you an alum who was a member of one of our musical ensembles during your time at UMaine? Are you a current member of one of our musical ensembles? Are you just a fan of excellent music? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes” and you’re here for Homecoming, why not […]
