Calendar of Events

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball at Rhode Island College
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball at Rhode Island College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Basketball at Rhode Island College
2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Basketball at Rhode Island College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-02-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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.

On the Blue Planet
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00
The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. Explore the remarkable variety of life on Earth. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life?

Of Sibyls and Source Opening Reception
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 | 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 | 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.

University of Southern Maine Women's Ice Hockey vs Norwich University
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Ice Hockey vs Norwich University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Ice Hockey at Norwich University
2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Northfield, VT, Northfield, Vermont, 05663, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Ice Hockey at Norwich University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track at Maine State Meet
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Lewiston, ME, Lewiston, Maine, 04240, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track at Maine State Meet
Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/bates

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track at Maine State Meet
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Lewiston, ME, Lewiston, Maine, 04240, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track at Maine State Meet
Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/bates/

University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs University of Southern Maine Quad Meet
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00
University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs University of Southern Maine Quad Meet
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Basketball at Eastern Connecticut State
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Willimantic, CT, Windham, Connecticut, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Basketball at Eastern Connecticut State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball at Eastern Connecticut State
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Willimantic, CT, Windham, Connecticut, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball at Eastern Connecticut State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Ice Hockey vs Norwich University - Senior Day
2026-02-07 15:00 - 18:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Ice Hockey vs Norwich University – Senior Day
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Ice Hockey at Vermont State University Castleton
2026-02-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Castleton, VT, Castleton, Vermont, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Ice Hockey at Vermont State University Castleton
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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 | 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!

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball vs Plymouth State University
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:30
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball vs Plymouth State University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Basketball vs Plymouth State University
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30
University of Southern Maine Men’s Basketball vs Plymouth State University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Employers On-Campus: MaineHealth
2026-02-12 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

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.

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

Fridays Only, February 13th – May 1st

No hours during Spring Break (March 20)

9am – Noon

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.
