Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market in the Concourse, Thursdays, 2-6pm, April 18 through November 21, 2013
Shoppers delight in the wide variety of locally produced meats, veggies, fruits, breads, cheese, seedlings, milk, eggs, and SO much more. It's always time to eat healthy!

Sponsored by: MaineGeneral Health

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION, May 16, 2013
Hope to see you on Thursday, May 16 at the 9th Annual Downtown Business of the Year Celebration awarded by the City of Waterville and Waterville Main Street.

DATE: Thursday, May 16th
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: Haines Park in the Concourse (behind Barrels Community Market)

Join us as we honor and announce:
Volunteer of the Year
Downtown Business of the Year
Board Member of the Year

City officials will also be dedicating the newest green space in downtown: HAINES PARK in honor of Shannon Haines, former Executive Director of Waterville Main Street.

Included in the evenings festivities is the official naming of 25 properties in downtown Waterville as a National Historic District!

This National Historic District Designation will honor and protect the sections of downtown that truly reflect the rich and vibrant history of Waterville. Buildings included in the designation feature architectural designs such Italianate, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival and Art Deco.

PLACES: Help us honor the historic buildings of our past.
PEOPLE: Join us in celebrating the people who help this city work and play.
LOVE: Enjoy delicious food from local businesses such as:
Selah Tea Café - Silver Street Tavern - Holy Cannoli
- Barrels Community Market…And Many More...

Maine Open Juried Art Show, March 16-April 19, 2013
The Waterville Area Art Society and Waterville Main Street are proudly co-presenting the 2013 Maine Open Juried Art Show at the spectacular, newly-renovated Waterville Public Library in Downtown Waterville. Now entering its 23rd year, the Maine Open Juried Art Show attracts over 80 artists representing over 50 Maine communities and a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and other media.

Winter Wonderland Gala and Auction
Wednesday, November 2013 TBD

Join us for a Trivia Night on Monday, April 29, to benefit Waterville Main Street!
A great way to help a terrific cause and have lots of fun and laughs.

• Where: Mainely Brews, One Post Office Square
• When: Monday, April 29
• Time: 6PM
• Suggested donation: $10 per person
• Corporate teams encouraged!

The winning team wins a $100 gift card to Mainely Brews - generously donated by our host!

Maine Open Juried Art Show, March 16-April 19, 2013
The Waterville Area Art Society and Waterville Main Street are proudly co-presenting the 2013 Maine Open Juried Art Show at the spectacular, newly-renovated Waterville Public Library in Downtown Waterville. Now entering its 23rd year, the Maine Open Juried Art Show attracts over 80 artists representing over 50 Maine communities and a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and other media.

Sponsored by: Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville Area Art Society, Walter Simcock, Jorgensen's, Berry Stationers & The FrameMakers - For a list of the winners click here

Maine Open Juried Art Show Award Presentations March 26, 2013

Special thanks to all of the artists who participated in the Maine Open Juried Art Show. Following is a list of the prize winning artists. Congratulations!

BEST OF SHOW: Keith Curtis, Waterville

People's Choice Award: Walter Gaffney-Kessell, Blue Hill

Marilyn J. Dwelley Realistic Landscape Award : Janice Anthony, Jackson

Judge's Award: Judith Schuppien, Pittston

Waterville Area Art Society Award : Judith Schuppien, Pittston

WATERCOLOR DIVISION

• First Place: Sandra Pealer, Rangeley
• Second Place: Kay Morris, W. Gardiner
• Third Place: Carol Batchelder, Oquossoc
• Special Merit: Susan Fowler, Madison
• Special Merit: Alison Dibble, Brooklin

OIL DIVISION

• First Place: John Alsop, Skowhegan
• Second Place: John Alsop, Skowhegan
• Third Place: Tammy Jo Robinson, Oakland
• Special Merit: Bruce James Habowski, Waterville
• Special Merit: Marjorie Austin, Farmington

ACRYLIC DIVISION

• First Place: Daniel Cake, Auburn
• Second Place: Bill Tomsa, Topsham
• Third Place: Daniel Cake, Auburn
• Special Merit: Kenneth Piccini, Winslow
• Special Merit: Ulrike Guthrie, Bangor

PASTEL DIVISION

• First Place: Suzanne Roberts, Hampden
• Second Place: Linda Swift, Skowhegan
• Third Place: Laurie Proctor Lefebvre, Fairfield
• Special Merit: Paloma MacVane, Mechanic Falls
• Special Merit: Paloma MacVane, Mechanic Falls

OTHER MEDIA

• First Place: Debra Arter, Damariscotta
• Second Place: Nancy Bixler, Hallowell
• Third Place: Nancy Bixler, Hallowell
• Special Merit: Walter Gaffney Kessell, Fayette
• Special Merit: Brian Vigue, Waterville

The Hill 'n the Ville Music Festival
September 7 & 8, 2012

The 6th annual Hill 'n the Ville Music Festival was held September 7th and 8th at Head of Falls in Downtown Waterville. In addition to two full days of outstanding live music, this free festival also featured food vendors and family activities, including a chalk mural activity, hula hoop making station, and bean bag toss.

Presented by Waterville Main Street, with major sponsorship from Colby College and Winslow Community Federal Credit Union, this year's festival featured eight bands representing a wide range of musical styles and sounds, creating a line-up that offered something for every musical taste. The full schedule appears below.

Friday, September 7th:
3:30-4:45 - The Joint Chiefs
5:00-6:30 - The Brew (http://youtu.be/ FrTyaC37oYI)
6:45-8:30 - Rubblebucket (http://youtu.be/ 30CR2_XmBS8)
After Party at Mainely Brews @ 9:30 with The 220s followed by The Brew

Saturday, September 8th:
12:00-1:15 - The 220s (http://youtu.be/ zj5vAK8pR_k)
1:30-3:00 - Hot Day at the Zoo (http://youtu.be/ 3hKK__wmUy0)
3:15-4:45 - Adam Ezra Group (http://youtu.be/ 3u7fLZPKzOk)
5:00-6:30 - Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
(http://youtu.be/ WkdtSHFC0lg)
6:45-8:30 - Ryan Montbleau Band (http://youtu.be/ XN96sXjQiv8)
After party at Mainely Brews @ 10:00 with Hot Day at the Zoo

SPONSORED BY:
Colby College
Winslow Community Federal Credit Union
Mix 107.9
Valley Distributors
Black Dog Graphics
Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse
Best Western Plus

43rd Annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest
Saturday, July 28, 2012

Special thanks to all of the artists and visitors who participated in the 43rd Annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest. Following is a list of the prize winning artists. Congratulations!

BEST OF SHOW: Clyde Folsom, Bangor

SENTINEL AWARD: Jennifer Strode, Waterville

WATERVILLE AREA ART SOCIETY AWARD: Helena Bosse, Milford

HARRY FAUST MEMORIAL AWARD for Photography: Craig Wratten, Winslow

OILS / ACRYLIC

• First Place: Judith Rader, Deer Isle
• Second Place: Julia Nichols, Yarmouth
• Third Place: Katie Huard, Waterville

WATERCOLORS

• First Place: Laurie Proctor, Fairfield
• Second Place: Sandra Pealer, Rangeley
• Third Place: Colleen Park, East Wilton

PASTELS

• First Place: Janalee Welch, Farmington
• Second Place: Ann Rhinehardt, Vassalboro
• Third Place: Kathleen Perelka, Canaan

OTHER MEDIA (Graphics, Drawings, Mixed Media)

• First Place: Roland Simard, Shelburne, NH
• Second Place: Robin Gardella, Augusta
• Third Place: Susan Elliot, North Monmouth

SPECIAL MERIT

• Charles Ricciardi, Troy
• Marvin Jacobs, Belmont

PURCHASE PRIZES

• Marvin Jacobs, Belmont
• Roland Simard, Shelburne, NH
• Jennifer Strode, Waterville
• Judith Rader, Deer Isle

Kringleville & Parade of Lights
November 25 - December 22, 2012
Castonguay Square
The Kringleville 2012 season was a huge success in downtown Waterville. Beginning after the Parade of Lights in late November and ending on December 22nd, the season brought forth smiles and happiness to all those that had a chance to see Santa Claus. Thanks to a great deal of media coverage that went across the state, and even nation wide, Kringleville was a busy place with lines that often went to Main Street. The season started with warmer than normal temperatures and ended with colder, but despite the weather, people came and waited for up to an hour and a half at a time to see the Kringles. In 2012 over 10,000 people visited Santa. It was another record breaking year. Santa and friends were quoted as saying that it was often times a bit overwhelming, but they welcomed the chance to see their wonderful little friends. Unfortunately, many people were turned away on the busiest days when Kringleville had to close. In the end, the Jolly Ol' Elf was so delighted to have visited with so many of his young friends. His message of Love and Kindness was one heard and experienced by many. Santa made sure to give everyone who came to his chair the time to chat and experience the wonder that is Kringleville. It is because of this that Kringleville has become one of the premiere places for families and children to visit Santa Claus in Maine and beyond. With Santa's house all packed and ready to be moved until November 2013, organizers are already considering how to make Kringleville better as Santa prepares to return to Waterville for his 44th Annual visit in Castonguay Square. Stay posted on upcoming Kringleville news by going to www.kringleville.com.

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