Calendar of Events

Of Sibyls and Source Opening Reception
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Great Hall Gallery — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges & Ruptures is an exhibition of videos, textiles, installations, and live performances that investigate ideas surrounding oracles, land, community, mapping and geo-mythic space. Together, the artists tell stories and create experiences that invite alternative ways of being with each other and place.
Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges & Ruptures is a collection of work made in dialogue with the sites of Monti Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy, and Acadia National Park. These creative gestures tenderly explore the possibility in timespace for mountains to kiss, for springs to flow through each other, and for horizons to merge.

Join us for the Exhibition Opening on Thursday February 5th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in the Crewe Center for the Arts Great Hall Gallery. This event is free and open to the public.

Exhibiting Artists Include:
Susan Bickford (Newcastle, ME)
Sam Jones (Blue Hill, ME)
Heather Lyon (Blue Hill, ME)
Kristin Mariani (Chicago, IL)
misael soto (Miami, FL)
Guest Artists Include: Firefly the Hybrid (Bangor, Maine), Douglas Paisley (Brooklyn, NY), Ken Hoffmann (Blue Hill, Maine), Andrea Goodman (Trevett, Maine) , Robin Lane (Portland, Maine), Matt Shaw (Blue Hill, Maine), Justin Moriaty (Portland, Maine)

EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING
All programming to be held at the Crewe Center for the Arts.

Thursday, February 5th:

2pm – 5pm Concrete Pedestal (for USM) performance by misael soto on the terrace in front of the Crewe Center
5:30 – 7:30 pm Opening reception
6 pm Performance by Kristin Mariani in the exhibition hall
6:30 pm Performance by invited artist Firefly the Hybrid in the Arts Lab

Of Sibyls and Source is on view from February 5 to March 21, 2026, at the Crewe Center for the Arts Gallery on our Portland campus.

Event Details
Parking is available in our University of Southern Maine Portland Garages 1 and 2 at a rate of $4.15 per hour. You may reserve your parking ahead of time via the USM Parking Interface. Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off directly in front of the Crewe Center Deering Avenue entrance. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.
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WMPG Fridaze 5-7 pm
2026-02-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around town. The live events runs from 5-7pm. Broadcasting live from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners, music lovers, and beer drinkers alike.

Distant Worlds, Alien Life
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
For millennia our ancestors watched the stars, questioning the origin and nature of what they saw. Still today we ask these questions, knowing that the Universe is a vast place filled with billions and billions of stars and planets — but yet, Earth is the only planet we know for sure to be inhabited.

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep into the solar interior!

Employers On-Campus: MaineHealth
2026-02-12 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
Network with local employers without having to leave campus! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the first floor of the McGoldrick Center on the Portland campus, various employers will be on campus to talk about their work and answer any questions.

Unfolding the Myth: KCCCBA Critique Group Member Exhibition Reception
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Book Arts Studio — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts for a public reception in celebration of Unfolding the Myth: KCCCBA Critique Group Member Exhibition!
What: Unfolding the Myth: KCCCBA Critique Group Member Exhibition exhibition receptionWhen: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 5-6:30 PM | *Alternative date (for snow day): Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5-6:30 PMWhere: Crewe Center for the Arts, KCCCBA Book Arts Studio111 Bedford St. (Studio 160) Portland, ME 04103Cost: FREE
Artist books from the collection of the KCCCBA Critique Group Members will be on display in the Crewe Center for the Arts Book Arts Studio display cases from January 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026. Join us for refreshments and socializing as the KCCCBA Critique Group Members honor their hard work. This event is free and open to the public. Join us!

Parking is available in our University of Southern Maine Portland Garages 1 and 2, or in Parking Lot P6, at a rate of $4.15 per hour. You may reserve your parking ahead of time via the USM Parking Interface. Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off about a three-minute walk from the Crewe Center for the Arts. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.

ARTIST LECTURE: with Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the University of Southern Maine Art Galleries and the University of Southern Maine Art Department as we welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Peter Bruun for a campus lecture. Working under the aegis of Bruun Studios, Peter Bruun is an artist, writer, curator and cultural organizer. For over 30 years, he has pursued a practice making paintings and drawings that have inspired him to create community-engaged art exhibitions, arts-based social justice projects, humanistic online publications, and innovative organizations using art to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
What: Artist Lecture with Peter Bruun
When: Thursday February 12th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Crewe Center for the Arts Performance Hall
111 Bedford St. Portland, Maine
Cost: Free
This event is free and open to the public.

Event Details:
Parking is available in our University of Southern Maine Portland Garages 1 and 2, or in Parking Lot P6, at a rate of $4.15 per hour. You may reserve your parking ahead of time via the USM Parking Interface. Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off about a three-minute walk from the Crewe Center for the Arts. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.

Revolutionary Dreams: A Black Power Bicentennial
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Osher Map Library “Founding Memories: America at 250” Lecture Series

In this virtual talk, Amber N. Wiley, PhD, discusses both her scholarly and pedagogical approaches to analyzing American history through the lens of the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation (ABC). Inspired by the ABC’s work to identify and protect cultural landscapes related to Black American achievements ahead of the 1976 commemoration of the American Revolution, Wiley has taken up their charge to “continue the revolution” through the “process of decolonization, a movement toward self-realization and self-government by people determined not to be kept in a subject status.” The lecture will highlight Wiley’s public history, preservation, and teaching work in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC related to revolutionary histories in each locale.
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required.

Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
The University of Southern Maine Art Department is excited to welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun.
Working under the aegis of Bruun Studios, Peter Bruun is an artist, writer, curator, and cultural organizer whose work spans painting, drawing, publishing, and community-based art. For more than 30 years, his studio practice has fueled projects that bring art into conversation with social justice, collaboration, and collective care—ranging from exhibitions and public programs to experimental publications and artist-led organizations.
As part of his residency, Peter will host open Office Hours in his Academy Building studio throughout the spring semester. Students are encouraged to stop by to talk about artwork, creative process, career paths, organizing, or anything else on your mind. Whether you’re looking for feedback, conversation, or just curious to see how an artist works, walk-ins are welcome.
Office Hours

Wednesdays, February 18 – April 30, 4:15 – 6 pm
Fridays, February 13 – May, 9 am – noon
No hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)
Open to all students
Academy Building, 1st Floor (100 College Ave. Gorham campus)

Come by, ask questions, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a visiting artist working at the intersection of art, ideas, and community.

The Dark Matter Mystery
2026-02-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
What are the building blocks of our universe? We’ve been trying to answer this question for centuries, but we haven’t found the ultimate answer. Approximately a quarter of the universe consists of mysterious dark matter. We know it is there, but we don’t know what it is made of.

For the LOVE of Back Cove: An Interactive Reflection of Stewardship Action
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A 200-year timeline of stewardship actions and will feature audience reflections of why we LOVE and continue to care for Back Cove today.

For the LOVE of Back Cove: An Interactive Reflection of Stewardship Action
Saturday, February 14th, 1 PM – 2:30 PM
University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library
University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus
Presenters: Glenn Page, Executive Director of COBALT
The presentation explores a complex history and deeper understanding of the uniqueness and importance of Back Cove exploring how it has transformed from receiving waters of industrial waste and untreated sewage to a model of stewardship action that has just begun. This will be highly interactive as all members of the audience will be invited to describe what YOU love most about the transformation of Back Cove.
This is the fourth in a series of six Back Cove lectures and panel discussions that will take place throughout 2025-2026.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Once you RSVP, you are welcome to send a summary of what you LOVE about Back Cove.
Parking is available in the Bedford Street garage for $4.15/hour.
For accommodations or questions, please contact oml-usm@maine.edu

Valentine's Day with Brennan & Kargul
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Celebrate love, legacy, and lyrical beauty this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable musical evening featuring violinist Callie Brennan and pianist Laura Kargul. Returning for the Osher School of Music’s beloved Valentine’s concert, this dynamic duo continues a cherished tradition established by the iconic Lantz-Kargul partnership. Join us afterwards for a post-performance reception. Sponsored by Tenney S. Augur ’79 and Newell A. Augur, Jr.
Tickets go on-sale September 5th.
Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.
PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

Event Details
Parking
Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.
For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).
Disability Access and Accommodations
If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

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Little Draggy Adventure
2026-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ME
Do you know where the earth lives? What surrounds it? How far is it from the Earth to the Sun, and what makes our planet different from the others? Take a wonderful journey with a cheerful dragon Woody, who travels around the Universe in search of fantastic adventures.

Meadow Racer's Ride Experience
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A beetle, a bee, a mosquito and a snail race over a course of obstacles and try to outwit each other to be first to cross the finish line. Who will prevail to take the ultimate prize – a discarded slice of birthday cake?
“The Meadow Racers” is a fulldome short-film for planetariums and digital dome theatres.

Destination Solar System
2026-02-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The year is 2096. Space tourism is thriving and “Space Express Tours” is the world’s leading company in space. You’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System. DURATION: 30:40

Dino Planet Ride Experience
2026-02-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Dino Planet is an immersive animated adventure ride for children. It was created by 360art over a period of about ten months in their Chiang Mai (Thailand) production studio.
On Dino Planet, Professor Schwartz has been raising dinosaurs since they were eggs. Now he would like to show you his pre-historic pets. Join the professor for an exciting and educational journey in his trusty (or should that be rusty) vehicle, Auto. Observe and learn about different types of dinosaurs as the tour winds through majestic tropical forests, an abandoned launch site and a frozen sled track. The professor is keen to share all he has learned about the creatures in his care. He might need to use his knowledge and your help to evade some of the pets and return everyone home safely. You can be one of the heroes that helps the professor to survive.”

Employers On-Campus: Central Maine Healthcare
2026-02-17 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
