The Osher Youth Ensembles, Portland’s outstanding regional youth music program performs twice a year at Merrill Auditorium. Portland Youth Wind Ensemble directed by Dr. Will Kinne Portland Young People’s String Consort directed by Linda Vaillancourt Portland Youth Junior Orchestra … Read More
Big Astronomy: The film transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Against a backdrop of breathtaking visuals and a hypnotic soundtrack, Big Astronomy introduces the diverse people who … Read More
Little Draggy Adventure: Fly out to the farthest reaches of the universe and up through Earth’s atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of your home—the only planet currently known to support life.
Big Astronomy: The film transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Against a backdrop of breathtaking visuals and a hypnotic soundtrack, Big Astronomy introduces the diverse people who … Read More
Big Astronomy: The film transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Against a backdrop of breathtaking visuals and a hypnotic soundtrack, Big Astronomy introduces the diverse people who … Read More
Dinosaurs at Dusk: A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs! A larger than life extravaganza rife with roaring monsters from the ancient age.
University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer at Western Connecticut State - Little East Conference Semifinal - No. 4 Huskies at No. 1 Wolves Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc
The US Army Jazz Ambassadors (the Army’s top touring big band) will be offering a morning masterclass at the Osher School of Music. The Jazz Ambassadors, the U.S. Army’s premier big band, was formed in 1969 and is celebrated … Read More
Bella Gaia Bella Gaia takes the audience on a spectacular journey around planet Earth simulating the transformative effect astronauts feel while orbiting above. This poetic musical journey features astounding NASA visualizations of science data and enveloping scenery from around the … Read More
University of Southern Maine Field Hockey vs Eastern Connecticut State - Little East Conference Semifinal - No. 1 Southern Maine vs. No. 4 Eastern Connecticut W 6-1 Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc
Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System: Objects in space are represented with rich sounds and incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads
The Osher School of Music and Portland Ovations are pleased to present a masterclass with pianists Jessica Chow Shinn and Michael Shinn. Jessica Chow Shinn joined the Boston Conservatory at Berklee in 2018 and is an associate professor of collaborative … Read More
The Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann, provides an evening of orchestral music. November Program:Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale" | BeethovenNight on Bald Mountain | Mussorgsky Tickets go on-sale September 4th, and are available through PortTIX, … Read More
Event details: November 7th, 2026 University of Southern Maine - Portland Campus Luther Bonney Hall (specific room details will be sent to attendees) 10:00am to 11:50am - Info session 12:30pm to 2:00pm - Breakouts for each event, hands-on activity RSVP … Read More
Distant Worlds, Alien Life: Explore one of the most enduring questions of humankind - are we alone? For millennia our ancestors watched the stars, questioning the origin and nature of what they saw. Still today we ask these questions, knowing … Read More
Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System: Objects in space are represented with rich sounds and incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads
Distant Worlds, Alien Life: Explore one of the most enduring questions of humankind - are we alone? For millennia our ancestors watched the stars, questioning the origin and nature of what they saw. Still today we ask these questions, knowing … Read More
Some stories deserve more than a headline. This one deserves a whole evening. Please join us for Raised to Rise: Victoria Rowell ’05H on the Women Who Shape Our Lives — a USM Women in Leadership event featuring the acclaimed … Read More
This Halloween season, the Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop presents a semi-staged concert production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler Tickets are available through PortTIX, … Read More
DESTINATION SOLAR SYSTEM 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
This Halloween season, the Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop presents a semi-staged concert production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler Tickets are available through PortTIX, … Read More
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) By Greg Allen Directed by Rachel Price Cooper November 13-15, 2026 Russell Hall, Gorham Campus Can a theatre ensemble possibly perform thirty plays in under an hour?! … Read More
DESTINATION SOLAR SYSTEM 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
This Halloween season, the Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop presents a semi-staged concert production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler Tickets are available through PortTIX, … Read More
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) By Greg Allen Directed by Rachel Price Cooper November 13-15, 2026 Russell Hall, Gorham Campus Can a theatre ensemble possibly perform thirty plays in under an hour?! … Read More
Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) By Greg Allen Directed by Rachel Price Cooper November 13-15, 2026 Russell Hall, Gorham Campus Can a theatre ensemble possibly perform thirty plays in under an hour?! … Read More
This Halloween season, the Osher School of Music Musical Theater Workshop presents a semi-staged concert production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by Hugh Wheeler Tickets are available through PortTIX, … Read More
The USM Jazz Combo concert will consist of performances by USM’s instrumental jazz combos and vocal jazz ensemble. This concert will be stylistically diverse and will feature some of the strongest jazz musicians at the USM Osher School of Music. … Read More
.The Little Star That Could: A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special.
Get ready for a high-energy evening of bold brass, tight grooves, and swinging rhythms as the Osher Jazz Ensemble takes the stage. Directed by Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this dynamic big band explores an eclectic mix of jazz repertoire—from timeless standards … Read More
.The Little Star That Could: A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special.
Natural Selection: Join Charles Darwin on a voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes, make observations of the most beautiful … Read More
Our USM Reads conversation on free expression is about to get a very special guest. Join us on November 18 at 12:30 p.m. for a USM Reads session with author Nadine Strossen, whose book Hate: Why We Should Resist It … Read More
Nadine Strossen — Senior FIRE Fellow, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita at New York Law School, and former national ACLU President (1991–2008) — joins USM for a public dialogue on free expression, constitutional rights, and open inquiry. … Read More
Natural Selection: Join Charles Darwin on a voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes, make observations of the most beautiful … Read More
Visit Wishcamper Center for the Creator's Fair hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Check out a variety of crafts for sale made by students across OLLI and USM.
Image Sources:• Brown, C. E. (c. 1900). Portrait of Passamaquoddy Tribal Chief Sapiel Selmore . Charles E. Brown Family Collection, Tides Institute & Museum of Art, Eastport, ME, United States.• Neptune, F. J. (1798). Map by Francis Joseph Neptune, Cobscook … Read More
Sponsored by One Longfellow Square, the Osher School of Music, and the Portland Jazz Orchestra. The New York Voices – soprano Kim Nazarian; alto Lauren Kinhan; baritone Peter Eldridge; and tenor, saxophonist, and musical director Darmon Meader – “The Four … Read More
Osher Opera Theater presents "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd," a selection of opera's great duet and trio masterpieces. Tickets are available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music. PHONE 207-842-0800ONLINE www.porttix.comIN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite … Read More
Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to … Read More
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine invites you to join us at USM’s Lewiston campus, 51 Westminster St. on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:30 am for a day-long event featuring a panel discussion of Franco-American creatives … Read More
Osher Opera Theater presents "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd," a selection of opera's great duet and trio masterpieces. Tickets are available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music. PHONE 207-842-0800ONLINE www.porttix.comIN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite … Read More
Osher Opera Theater presents "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd," a selection of opera's great duet and trio masterpieces. Tickets are available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music. PHONE 207-842-0800ONLINE www.porttix.comIN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite … Read More
How did our solar system originate? What chain of events led to its creation? Just as detectives look for traces of evidence to solve a mystery, astronomers analyze the evidence that points to the formation of the Sun and planets. … Read More
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast: 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!
How did our solar system originate? What chain of events led to its creation? Just as detectives look for traces of evidence to solve a mystery, astronomers analyze the evidence that points to the formation of the Sun and planets. … Read More
How did our solar system originate? What chain of events led to its creation? Just as detectives look for traces of evidence to solve a mystery, astronomers analyze the evidence that points to the formation of the Sun and planets. … Read More
In an effort to foster greater understanding of humanity’s connection to the sky, the One Sky Project, which is led by the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, sponsored by the Thirty Meter Telescope, and supported by the California Academy of Sciences, the … Read More
Join the Osher School of Music’s choral ensembles—University Chorale and the Osher Chamber Singers—for our annual Joyous Sounds concert, a tradition that welcomes the season with music that uplifts, inspires, and connects. Tickets go on-sale September 4th, and are available … Read More
Natural Selection: Join Charles Darwin on a voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands. Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the world through Darwin’s eyes, make observations of the most beautiful … Read More
Join the Osher School of Music’s choral ensembles—University Chorale and the Osher Chamber Singers—for our annual Joyous Sounds concert, a tradition that welcomes the season with music that uplifts, inspires, and connects. Tickets go on-sale September 4th, and are available … Read More
Fragile Planet: Fly out to the farthest reaches of the universe and float up through Earth’s atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of your home—the only planet currently known to support life. Then travel to the Moon, Mars, and even … Read More
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage: Join us on a journey to the Red Planet—the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make it to Mars? In this new production designed by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, we’ll … Read More
Season of Light: Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem”
Fragile Planet: Fly out to the farthest reaches of the universe and float up through Earth’s atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of your home—the only planet currently known to support life. Then travel to the Moon, Mars, and even … Read More
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine invites you to join us at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus at 51 Westminster St., Room 170, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm for a holiday house … Read More
Join the Osher School of Music’s Vocal Jazz Ensembles for an unforgettable evening of smooth harmonies, infectious grooves, and vocal flair. Under the direction of Amanda Roswick, these dynamic ensembles bring fresh energy to jazz standards, reimagined pop favorites, and … Read More
One World, One Sky: This show follows Sesame Street‘s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China as they study the night sky on Sesame Street
Season of Light: Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem”
USM Winter Dance Concert Directed by Jessie Laurita-Spanglet December 4-6, 2026 Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus Experience an inspiring evening of dance as USM students bring to life original works by faculty choreographers Vanessa Beyland, Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, and Maria Tzianabos … Read More
Fragile Planet: Fly out to the farthest reaches of the universe and float up through Earth’s atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of your home—the only planet currently known to support life. Then travel to the Moon, Mars, and even … Read More
USM Winter Dance Concert Directed by Jessie Laurita-Spanglet December 4-6, 2026 Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus Experience an inspiring evening of dance as USM students bring to life original works by faculty choreographers Vanessa Beyland, Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, and Maria Tzianabos … Read More
One World, One Sky: This show follows Sesame Street‘s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China as they study the night sky on Sesame Street