Calendar of Events

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
February 27-March 8, 2026
Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun.

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
Directed by Jared Mongeau
February 27-March 8, 2026
Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater, Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Enjoy our first show in the newly renovated Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater! All In The Timing’s six absurdist short plays explore the questions of what it is to be human and the relationships we have with each other on this strange journey of life. What are the odds that have led us to where we are at this moment? What is the cause and effect of our actions? Do we have free will? Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies explores these questions with wit, intellect, satire and a lot of fun.

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Regis College
2026-03-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Weston, MA, Weston, Massachusetts, 02493, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Regis College

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-03-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-10 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.

"What About This?" Innovation Challenge Kick-Off Event
2026-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
This is the start of Innovation Challenge Weekend! Teams will receive the challenge prompt and attend initial workshops.
“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend, student teams will receive a challenge prompt, develop a bold solution using all available tools, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
At stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators.
The Innovation Challenge is open to all undergraduates!
Visit www.whataboutthis.me for more information.

Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-03-06 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.

Brass Day with Andrew Pelletier
2026-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
USM Alum and world-renowned horn player, Andrew Pelletier, will return to campus for a masterclass on March 6 at the Crewe Center for the arts. Dr. Pelletier will conduct a masterclass featuring USM students and Youth Ensemble members and he will join Osher School of Music Faculty in a performance of Florence Price’s Octet for Brass and Piano.
This event is 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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University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse at Bridgewater State University
2026-03-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 02324, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse at Bridgewater State University

Revolutions
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for an innovative evening of musical exploration featuring the “evolving scripted looping” technique developed by composer Dan Sonenberg. This unique concert presents original compositions that blur the boundaries between acoustic performance and electronic manipulation, creating both immediate and transformative soundscapes.
Experience an intriguing interplay between traditional instruments and technology. Though each sound originates from a live performance, through the “scripted looping” technique, these musical elements recur and transform throughout each piece to create complex, evolving structures.
The program includes four solo compositions written during Sonenberg’s Fall 2024 sabbatical, alongside collaborative performances featuring Hans Spencer on the 2019 composition “But Why,” Sonenberg’s first scripted looping piece, and a new work performed with cellist Ben Noyes. This concert offers a rare glimpse into the composer’s artistic development and the exciting possibilities that emerge when traditional musicianship meets innovative electronic techniques.
After-Concert Q&A
Following the performance, audience members are invited to join composer Dan Sonenberg for an intimate Q&A session exploring the innovative “evolving scripted looping” technique showcased throughout the evening. Gain insight into Sonenberg’s creative process, the technical aspects behind his compositions, and the artistic journey leading to his music-making approach. Come curious and engage directly with the artist as he shares the inspiration and methodology behind these captivating works that bridge traditional musicianship with cutting-edge technology

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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"What About This?" Innovation Challenge
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-08 | Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Space is available to Innovation Challenge teams working on their presentations!
“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend, student teams will receive a challenge prompt, develop a bold solution using all available tools, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
At stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators.
Learn more about the Innovation Challenge, open to all USM undergraduate students, at www.whataboutthis.me.

University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track at Tufts National Qualifying Meet
2026-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Medford, MA, Medford, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track at Tufts National Qualifying Meet

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track at Tufts National Qualifying Meet
2026-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Medford, MA, Medford, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track at Tufts National Qualifying Meet

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Salve Regina
2026-03-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Newport, RI, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

CANCELLED University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse vs Colby-Sawyer College
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00
CANCELLED University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse vs Colby-Sawyer College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Student Recital Series: Eyezaya Mcfetridge
2026-03-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Eyezaya Mcfetridge in his senior jazz trombone recital. 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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Student Recital Series: Chris Caliskan
2026-03-07 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 in his senior jazz saxophone recital. Chris is the student of Aaron Henry and Christopher Forbes.
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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Student Recital Series: Kaelan Gildart and Phoebe Edwards
2026-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Kaelan Gildart and Phoebe Edwards in their senior recital. Kaelan and Phoebe are students of Ed Reichert and Mary Johnston Letellier.
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.

"What About This?" Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
2026-03-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us in Wishcamper Center Room 102 for the Innovation Challenge Pitch Event! Spectators are welcome to watch challenge teams pitch their ideas to our panel of judges!
“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend, student teams will receive a challenge prompt, develop a bold solution using all available tools, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
At stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators.
Learn more about the Innovation Challenge, open to all USM undergraduate students, at whataboutthis.me.
