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 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-02-14 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!

Employer On-Campus Visits
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.

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball vs Plymouth State University
2026-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | ME
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 | ME
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.

The Dark Matter Mystery
2026-02-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
What are the building blocks of our universe? We’ve been trying to answer this question for centuries, but we haven’t found the ultimate answer. Approximately a quarter of the universe consists of mysterious dark matter. We know it is there, but we don’t know what it is made of.

WMPG Fridaze 5-7 pm
2026-02-13 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 at Plymouth State University
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Plymouth, NH, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Ice Hockey at Plymouth State University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Ice Hockey vs UMass Dartmouth
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Ice Hockey vs UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs Norwich University
2026-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs Norwich University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball at UMass Dartmouth
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | North Dartmouth, MA, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball at UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Basketball at UMass Dartmouth
2026-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 | North Dartmouth, MA, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Basketball at UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Ice Hockey vs UMass Boston - Senior Day
2026-02-14 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Ice Hockey vs UMass Boston – Senior Day
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Valentine's Day with Brennan & Kargul
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Celebrate love, legacy, and lyrical beauty this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable musical evening featuring violinist Callie Brennan and pianist Laura Kargul. Returning for the Osher School of Music’s beloved Valentine’s concert, this dynamic duo continues a cherished tradition established by the iconic Lantz-Kargul partnership. Join us afterwards for a post-performance reception. Sponsored by Tenney S. Augur ’79 and Newell A. Augur, Jr.
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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