Join exhibition artist Janna Ahrndt in conversation with fellow artist and collaborator Christine Bruening on memory's digital trail. Ahrndt and Bruening together consider how technology fosters recollections and encounters obstacles of its own design. Their discussion will consider the … Read More
Join us on October 3, 2025, for a day of family-friendly celebrations utilizing our exciting new spaces! Including performances, workshops, and interactive activities across the arts. No RSVP necessary — check out the schedule of activities below and mark your … Read More
We're celebrating the new Crewe Center for the Arts on the University of Southern Maine Portland campus, and we're inviting the public to join us in celebration! As part of the festivities, the Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts … Read More
The Alumni Brass Quintet invites you to an open and interactive rehearsal of Robert Greenlee's "Flat Seven" including discussions on how to approach challenging works as a group, and individual/group preparation for reading sessions. Performers include:Alan Kaschub '91, trumpetTrevor … Read More
Please join the Kate Cheney Chappell '83 Center for Book Arts in welcoming Peter and Donna Thomas for a public lecture titled Wandering Book Artists: Making Books By Hand in the Digital Age. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Baxter Society and is free and open to the public.
The Crewe Center for the Arts Great Hall Gallery’s inaugural exhibition will feature the work of the Art Department’s newest faculty member, artist Janna Ahrndt. Tying together themes of technology and what makes us human, Ahrndt’s work offers a whimsical and at times humorous interrogation of the “efficiency” promised through automation across various domains, including memories, cleaning appliances, Furbys, and more.
Osher School of Music alumni, Gideon Forbes, presents a masterclass and performance with his band, the Gideon Forbes Quartet. This masterclass is free, and limited to the University of Southern Maine community only. Event Schedule: Masterclass from 5:30–6:30 … Read More
Embark on a vibrant musical journey that transcends borders, blending classical mastery with global rhythms. From Paganini to Piazzolla, this program brings together composers from Argentina, Cuba, Turkey, and Italy, each contributing a distinct voice shaped by place and … Read More
The Kate Cheney Chappell '83 Center for Book Arts (KCCCBA) is proud to present a public workshop titled Making Miniature Books Workshop with Peter and Donna Thomas. Workshop participants will make two of the artist book structures described in Thomas' book More Making Books by Hand published in 2004 by Quarry/Rockport Publishers.
Join the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging and Sodexo for a vibrant community celebration honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day. On Thursday, October 16th traditional Indigenous meals will be served during lunch at the Brooks Dining Hall in Gorham and at … Read More
Experience the expressive power and intimate beauty of chamber music as renowned pianist Laura Kargul joins members of the Portland String Quartet for an evening of works for piano and strings. Anchoring the program is a piano quartet by … Read More
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Aberdeen Brickett and Olivia Fanjoy in their junior recital. Aberdeen is the student of Malinda Haslett and Scott Wheatley. Olivia is the student of Thomas Parchman. Student recitals are free and … Read More
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Ocean Robbins in his senior voice recital. Ocean is the student of Scott Wheatley and Mary Letellier. Student recitals are free and open to the public. Event Details Parking Due to … Read More
Pianist Bridget Convey presents a one-of-a-kind concert experience featuring John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes—a set of short pieces for a specially prepared piano. To create the unique sounds in this music, everyday objects like screws, rubber, and bolts are placed … Read More
Take your seat and raise the curtain on a celebration of American Musical Theater! Curtain Up! features iconic showstoppers spanning over a century of Broadway brilliance—from the golden age to contemporary classics. Enjoy unforgettable hits from legendary composers, including Irving Berlin, Cole … Read More
Take your seat and raise the curtain on a celebration of American Musical Theater! Curtain Up! features iconic showstoppers spanning over a century of Broadway brilliance—from the golden age to contemporary classics. Enjoy unforgettable hits from legendary composers, including Irving Berlin, Cole … Read More