Mysteries of Your Brain
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
The Dark Matter Mystery
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
Mysteries of Your Brain
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
Pirates of Penzance
Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts 111 Bedford St, Portland
Mysteries of Your Brain
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
Pirates of Penzance
Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts 111 Bedford St, Portland
Week of Events
Thinking Matters
Thinking Matters
Whether in a classroom, a lab or a studio, innovative research and creative work are the heart of any dynamic university. The Thinking Matters symposium reflects student and faculty collaborations across the USM campuses and beyond, which promotes … Read More
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 –Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on an immersive, animated adventure into the human brain, exploring how the brain works and what makes human brains so special. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow … Read More
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 –Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!
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April 14, 2026 –The Dark Matter Mystery
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!
The Dark Matter Mystery
What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of … Read More
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 –Mysteries of Your Brain
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April 15, 2026 –Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on an immersive, animated adventure into the human brain, exploring how the brain works and what makes human brains so special. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow … Read More
Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
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, … Read More
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 –Cycle/Losing the Dark
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April 16, 2026 –O’Brien Poetry Event
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Featured April 16, 2026 –Featured Even As We Grieve Opening Reception
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April 16, 2026 –Pirates of Penzance
Cycle/Losing the Dark
Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly … Read More
O’Brien Poetry Event
The O'Brien Poetry Event will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the McGoldrick Center, Salons A/B/C, Portland. There will be an informal Q&A session from 3:30-4:30 pm and the reading will begin at 5:00 pm. Light refreshments will … Read More
Even As We Grieve Opening Reception
Peter Bruun, Together (detail, one of 27 panels), 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel, 12 x 18 in. Join the Gallery for a festive evening celebrating the opening of artist-in-residence Peter Bruun's exhibition, Even As We Grieve. The exhibition explores how … Read More
Pirates of Penzance
Set sail for a night of wit, romance, and rapid-fire comedy with Osher Opera Theatre’s presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. With unforgettable melodies, clever wordplay, and larger-than-life characters, this beloved comic opera delivers high-spirited fun for … Read More
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 –Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
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April 17, 2026 –Cycle/Losing the Dark
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April 17, 2026 –Mysteries of Your Brain
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April 17, 2026 –Pirates of Penzance
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April 17, 2026 –Cycle/Losing the Dark
Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
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, … Read More
Cycle/Losing the Dark
Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly … Read More
Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on an immersive, animated adventure into the human brain, exploring how the brain works and what makes human brains so special. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow … Read More
Pirates of Penzance
Set sail for a night of wit, romance, and rapid-fire comedy with Osher Opera Theatre’s presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. With unforgettable melodies, clever wordplay, and larger-than-life characters, this beloved comic opera delivers high-spirited fun for … Read More
Cycle/Losing the Dark
Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly … Read More
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 –Cycle/Losing the Dark
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April 18, 2026 –Rising Stars
Cycle/Losing the Dark
Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly … Read More
Rising Stars
The Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage with a dynamic program highlighting collaboration, celebration, and rising talent. In a special feature, the orchestra joins the University Chorale and Osher Chamber Singers for a powerful performance that brings instrumental … Read More
