Calendar of Events

University of Southern Maine Softball at Eastern Connecticut State
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Willimantic, CT, Windham, Connecticut, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball at Eastern Connecticut State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Rhode Island College
2026-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Rhode Island College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Husson University
2026-03-28 15:30 - 18:30 | ME

Student Recital Series: Chris Caliskan & Eyezaya Mcfetridge
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Chris Caliskan and Eyezaya Mcfetridge in their senior classical performance recital. Chris is the student of Aaron Henry and Christopher Forbes. Eyezaya is the student of Chris Oberholtzer and Brian Diehl.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

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).
Reserve Your Parking

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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2026 Annual Honors Recital
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The annual Honors Recital showcases the School of Music’s most accomplished undergraduate soloists and composers, who are selected by audition before an outside jury of professional musicians. The names of the winners will be engraved on the permanent plaque hanging in that lists all Honors Recitalists since the inception of the event in 1978.
This year’s winners are:
Karoline Brechter, voice
Aberdeen Brickett, voice
Chris Caliskan, saxophone
Kaelan Gildart, voice
Heitor Mantovani-Ferreira, viola
Logan Peters, piano
Mackenzie Renner, piano
Jared Vigue, voice

Join us for a post-performance reception.

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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POSTPONED University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Salve Regina
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
POSTPONED University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Salve Regina
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Mindfulness Workshop
2026-03-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Bailey Hall, 16 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Come join us! Each mindfulness workshop will cover one or more practices to enhance emotional regulation, physical regulation, and the ability to be present. Feel free to come to all sessions, or just one. These sessions are for education and practice, they are not therapy groups.
Mondays Biweekly: 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13 from 12:30-1:30 on the Gorham Campus at 208 Bailey Hall

Back To The Moon For Good
2026-03-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The show opens with the first era of space exploration in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We see what that era of landers and orbiters taught us about our nearest neighbor including the discovery of the Moon’s origin, composition, structure and the accessibility of raw materials on its surface.

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | 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!

Leadership Beyond Graduation
2026-03-31 12:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
Curious how USM prepares students for life after graduation? Join a panel of recent alumni as they reflect on how their time at USM shaped their leadership and career paths.

This event is open to all students! Lunch will be provided, and all attendees will have a chance to win a raffle! Registration is required in advance.

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Husson University
2026-03-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Bangor, ME, Bangor, Maine, 04401, United States

Student Recital Series: Ziggy Merrill
2026-03-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Ziggy Merrill in their senior composition recital. Ziggy is the student of Hans Indigo Spencer.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

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).
Reserve Your Parking

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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Film Screening: Belfast, Maine
2026-04-01 15:00 - 20:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
How do we come to know a place?
How are we shaped by its land, economy, politics, and culture?
Film still from “Belfast, Maine” (1999)
Join us for a screening of Belfast, Maine (1999), directed by the late acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
Belfast is a meditative series of observations of the mundane, capturing a portrait of the small coastal town in 1996. By following Wiseman and his camera through factories, the woods, the town, and out to sea, we glimpse a community working, relating, and navigating their day-to-day. Wiseman helps us see the rhythms of life and what they can teach us. You can read more about the film in this New York Times review by Stephen Holden.
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The film is 248 minutes but can be watched as vignettes. We welcome but don’t expect you to stay the whole time! We will have the doors open and the film playing. Feel free to come by whenever you’re done class or work, for 10 minutes or an hour, or make an afternoon of it with us. We will have snacks and chairs. You are welcome to bring blankets, pillows, and anything else you need to feel comfortable.
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The screening will take place in the McGoldrick Salons (2nd floor) and is free and open to the public.

Please RSVP, ask questions, and request accommodations using the form linked below.

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse vs Anna Maria College
2026-04-01 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse vs Anna Maria College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-04-01 16:15 - 18:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Peter Bruun, Together (detail, one of 27 panels), 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel, 12 x 18 in.
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 1st, 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.

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse at Framingham State University
2026-04-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Framingham, MA, Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse at Framingham State University

Hot and Energetic Universe
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
High Energy Astrophysics plays a key role in understanding the universe. These radiations reveal the processes in the hot and violent Universe. This science probes hot gas in clusters of galaxies and accreting around supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies. Learn about our galaxy, neutron stars, supernova remnants and stars like our Sun.

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs University of Maine-Farmington
2026-04-02 15:30 - 18:30 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs University of Maine-Farmington
W 27-1 7 Inn.
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Conversations & Connections Pathways with Purpose: Nonprofit Careers & Board Engagement
2026-04-02 16:30 - 18:30 | ME
This spring’s program brings together experienced nonprofit executives and board leaders who are shaping Maine’s future through mission-driven leadership. Together, they’ll explore:

Building impactful careers in the nonprofit sector
Effective board engagement and governance
Strategy and fundraising in today’s environment
The opportunities and challenges facing Maine nonprofits

Whether you’re considering a nonprofit career, interested in board service, or simply curious about how purpose-driven organizations create lasting community impact, you’ll gain practical insights and real-world perspectives from leaders doing this work every day.
Panelists:

Tae Chong ’98, ’08G – Executive Director, Furniture Friends
Sarah Lentz ’20 – Director of Culture, Community, & Strategic Initiatives, Maine Philanthropy Center
Mark Jones ’85 – President, Saco & Biddeford Savings Bank
Heather Paquette ’99 – President, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine

Moderator: Josephine Kantandula ’21, Program Manager, Granite Bay Care, Inc.
The evening includes a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and open networking with alumni, students, and business professionals in a welcoming and energizing setting.

RSVP HERE

Cabaret
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Cabaret
Presented in collaboration with the Osher School of Music
Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Danny Hutchins
Musical Direction by Edward Reichert
Choreography by Vanessa Beyland
April 2-12, 2026
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates. Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores essential and timely themes as the audience watches the joyful and beautiful world of Bohemian Berlin slowly yield to the emerging Third Reich.
Show length: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Best for grades 6 and up.
Content Advisory: Cabaret explores sensitive themes, including anti-Semitism, Nazi-ism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, abortion, and sexual content. This production includes depictions of domestic violence, physical violence, and Nazi and Holocaust imagery.

Cabaret
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Presented in collaboration with the Osher School of Music
Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Directed by Danny Hutchins
Musical Direction by Edward Reichert
Choreography by Vanessa Beyland
April 2-12, 2026
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining.
Content Advisory:
Cabaret explores sensitive themes, including anti-Semitism, Nazi-ism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, abortion, and sexual content. This production includes depictions of domestic violence, physical violence, and Nazi and Holocaust imagery.
Grades 6 and up

Student Recital Series: Jacob R. Miller
2026-04-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Jacob Miller in his senior composition recital. Jacob is the student of Hans Indigo Spencer and Mary Bastoni.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

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).
Reserve Your Parking

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.

Subscribe to our patron newsletter to stay up-to-date on all Osher School of Music events.
Join the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.

Out There: Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
2026-04-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations – there are planets everywhere!

Cycle/Waiting Far Away
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
These two short films look for beauty on the Earth and beyond. To create Cycle, Eric Freeman spent the summer camping and shot a bunch of beautiful timelapse photography with a fisheye lens to reveal the majesty of Earth’s natural environments. In Waiting Far Away, an explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far… And can’t find home. Find out what grand mysteries he has uncovered while journeying deep into intergalactic space, searching…

University of Southern Maine Women's Track and Field at Jim Boulanger Invitational
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Durham, NH, Durham, New Hampshire, 03824, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Track and Field at Jim Boulanger Invitational
