Masterworks II – Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Lun Li
2024-11-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Program
Berlioz | Beatrice and Benedict Overture
Tchaikovsky | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Franck | Symphony in D minor
On November 17, 2024, rising star violinist Lun Li will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, an event made possible through a collaboration with Young Concert Artists, Inc., out of New York. During Lun Li’s visit, he will work with the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra, offering local young musicians an opportunity to work directly with a concertizing violinist. Opening the concert will be Berlioz’s Beatrice and Benedict Overture, and closing the concert will be the romantic Franck Symphony in D minor.

Great Fall Potato Sale
2024-11-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Page Farm and Home Museum
It’s that time of year once again; it’s time for the annual Great Fall Potato Sale! Use our handy online form or call (207) 581-4100 to place your order today! Payment will be handled in-person, at pick-up ONLY, please do not reply to any requests for payment online. CASH ONLY. We do not have a card reader and cannot take checks on behalf of the grower. Thank you for your understanding. Please plan to bring extra help for orders over 300 lbs! All potatoes are US #1 size.

IMRC Center Tour
2024-11-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC), Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
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 members of the public may join a tour. Groups larger than 20, or individuals and small groups for whom the scheduled times are not convenient, please contact the IMRC Center to schedule an individualized visit. Register for a tour.

Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Page Farm and Home Museum, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Two floors of one-of-a-kind items from local crafters and artisans! Featuring clothing, jewelry, decorative painting, herbal products, pies and preserves, woodcarvings, fiber arts, and so much more!

Yuletide Celebration
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The University’s major choral ensembles collaborate to perform their annual holiday concert. An afternoon of festive music and fun for the whole family!
General admission $12, all fees included. Free with a student MaineCard.

Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edek doesn’t want to let the plan go.
Magic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years old. It has a clear educational structure with all science-related topics broken down into manageable chunks and naturally woven into the storyline. It allows children to recap knowledge they already have as well as learn multiple new concepts while following the story, which makes it perfect for mixed-ability audiences.
Watch the trailer here!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

U.S. Air Force Rock Band – Full Spectrum (School Show)
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The USAF Heritage of America Band’s Full Spectrum Rock Band offers an exciting opportunity for students to experience live music while learning about teamwork, leadership, and American heritage. Their performance not only entertains but also highlights the diverse career opportunities available in the Air Force, from musicianship to technology and leadership roles. By showcasing how music, history, and service intersect, Full Spectrum’s creativity offers a glimpse into rewarding careers in military service, while fostering a deeper appreciation for citizenship and teamwork.
This is a FREE performance, but you MUST register with our box office using the button above to guarantee your seats!
Mission from the Band:
Through the universal language of music, we COMMUNICATE U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense messages, making lasting connections with our audiences. Our community and civic outreach performances serve to instill patriotism, build partnerships, enhance the reputation of the Air Force and the United States, and demonstrate American values to the world.
We HONOR all who have nobly served in the United States Armed Forces by commemorating the contributions of our nation’s veterans – past and present – both at home and in deployed locations around the world.
We INSPIRE diverse audiences by displaying the highest level of professionalism, epitomizing military precision and excellence, telling the Air Force story and presenting the finest in musical culture and entertainment.
We serve as a dynamic element to RECRUIT our nation’s best and brightest to serve in the United States Air Force. In partnership with Air Force Recruiting Service, we perform for events that generate interest and enthusiasm for military service.

Worlds of Ice
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, traveling through the dimensions of ice from the remote territories of the arctic, to a scientific complex nested under the South Pole. Experience it all immersed in a kaleidoscopic igloo, be dazzled by the icy wonderland of the arctic, and explores the relationship between humans and ice in science, culture and artistic expression. WORLDS OF ICE also rattles us, revealing how our disastrous human actions are responsible for the melting polar ice caps, and how close we are to the tipping point of dramatic climate change. A sobering reality indeed. Ice. Precious, and vital.

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Mystery of the Christmas Star
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this timeframe. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects that could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a newborn King. Regardless of what the star was, the message of Peace on Earth and goodwill to all still rings true today!
Watch the trailer here!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Let it Snow: A Holiday Music Journey
2024-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.
Tickets are $9 for general admission.
All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Gift Wrapping and Donation Drive
2024-12-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Hotel Ursa, 1 Moosehead Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Printing Services will be wrapping up the semester at Hotel Ursa and helping get the UMaine community into the giving spirit. On Dec. 19 from 12:30–2:30 p.m. members of its staff and Auxiliary Enterprises staff will wrap gifts brought to Hotel Ursa’s Major Minor Cafe in the Polaris building in exchange for a donation of non-perishable items for the Black Bear Exchange. In addition, take part in creating some holiday themed paper crafts or take a seasonal card away with you to gift to someone you care about.
This donation drive is part of a larger food drive on campus to fill the shelves of the Black Bear Exchange Food Bank, a food pantry available to the entire UMaine campus community.

God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
2025-01-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here? How did all of this come to be? God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, and unveils the startling interplay between science and religion as they both strive to illuminate our deepest mysteries.
Written and narrated by international bestselling author Dan Brown
Watch the trailer here!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Cosmic Colors
2025-01-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Imagine Dragons Experience
2025-01-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The Imagine Dragons Experience features a mix of music from Smoke+Mirrors, Evolve, Night Visions, and Origins set to stunning visuals and artistic interpretation. Experience a wild, auditory ride through one of today’s most seminal bands in a new way at Versant Power Astronomy Center!
Tickets are $9 for general admission.
Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Bangor Symphony Orchestra — Lunch & Learn
2025-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Join us on Friday, January 24th in the Astronomy Center at 12:00 noon for a Deep Dive! Led by Bangor Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lucas Richman and guest electric violist Martha Mooke, this session of Lunch & Learn will take a deeper look into Mooke’s work and the other works to be performed by the BSO on January 26th at the Collins Center for the Arts. We hope you will join us! Tickets are $25 and include light bites after the presentation.

All proceeds support the mission of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and the Versant Astronomy Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door, online, or by phone at 207.581.1341.

Full concert details are available at bangorsymphony.org/show/mozarts-jupiter.

Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside
2025-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most. Join us on a journey into a seemingly invisible world – the world of molecules and nanoparticles. What does the cell structure of a leaf look like? What might the neural network in our brain be like and how do cells communicate with each other?
Modern scientific visualizations provide an insight into how biochemical processes take place in our bodies, how they connect us with all other living things on Earth, and what their cosmic origin is. Embark on an extraordinary journey into our “inner universe”. For ages 13 and up.
Watch the trailer here!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore the day and night sky, learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon. Along the way, they learn how the sky we see is shared by many people around the world. Children attending the show can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set.

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
