BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁĎ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁĎ Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T195722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T195722Z UID:10012545-1787338800-1787346000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Opera Acadia presents La Traviata DESCRIPTION:Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera\, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine\, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra\, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to be missed! For more on our cast\, the opera\, and the opera company\, visit www.operaacadia.org. \nCAST \nVioletta ValĂ©ry: Sarah Joyce Cooper \nAlfredo Germont: Benjamin Werley \nGiorgio Germont: John Allen Nelson \nAnnina: Theresa Kesser \nFlora Bervoix: Melanie Ashkar \nBarone Douphol: Isaac Bray \nDoctor Grenvil: Nathan Savant \nGastone de Letorières: Zachary Fisher \nWith the Opera Acadia Chorus and Orchestra \nARTISTIC TEAM \nArtistic Director: Sarah Joyce Cooper \nMusic Director/Conductor: Eric Mahl \nStage Director: Marshall Hughes \nChorus Master: Zachary Fisher \nSet Design: Anna Kiraly \nLighting Design: Scott Stitham URL:/calendar/event/opera-acadia-presents-la-traviata/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T195722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T195722Z UID:10012548-1787425200-1787432400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Opera Acadia presents La Traviata DESCRIPTION:Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera\, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine\, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra\, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to be missed! For more on our cast\, the opera\, and the opera company\, visit www.operaacadia.org. \nCAST \nVioletta ValĂ©ry: Sarah Joyce Cooper \nAlfredo Germont: Benjamin Werley \nGiorgio Germont: John Allen Nelson \nAnnina: Theresa Kesser \nFlora Bervoix: Melanie Ashkar \nBarone Douphol: Isaac Bray \nDoctor Grenvil: Nathan Savant \nGastone de Letorières: Zachary Fisher \nWith the Opera Acadia Chorus and Orchestra \nARTISTIC TEAM \nArtistic Director: Sarah Joyce Cooper \nMusic Director/Conductor: Eric Mahl \nStage Director: Marshall Hughes \nChorus Master: Zachary Fisher \nSet Design: Anna Kiraly \nLighting Design: Scott Stitham URL:/calendar/event/opera-acadia-presents-la-traviata/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T195906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T195906Z UID:10012549-1790449200-1790456400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg DESCRIPTION:Supreme Court Justice “RBG” welcomes a friend of the family to her cozy chambers to convey\, over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes\, a sense of her life and its many trials: losing her mother the day before she graduated as valedictorian of her Brooklyn high school … being one of only nine young women studying law at Harvard while also raising a daughter and helping her husband battle cancer … fighting for women’s rights in the nineteen-seventies before condescending all-male courts … and taking courageous stands for human rights as a voice of reason amid a splintering and increasingly politicized Supreme Court. An evening with a great and compassionate icon of straight-thinking American justice emerges … an RBG who is not only “notorious” but victorious as she takes a stand for ordinary people facing the many challenges of a changing world. Bring your scrunchies\, your hankies\, your humor and your heart to this entertaining and uplifting event! \nWritten by Tony Award-Winning playwright RUPERT HOLMES\nStarring Michelle Azar as Ruth Bader Ginsburg\nDirected by Laley Lippard \n$37-$52\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/all-things-equal-the-life-trials-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200012Z UID:10012551-1790521200-1790528400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Ivalas String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Ivalas Quartet with Pianist Ying Li – With a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory\, the Ivalas Quartet teams up with Chinese piano virtuoso Ying Li for a concert in Minsky Recital Hall to open the 2026-27 Chamber Music season. \n$48\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/ivalas-string-quartet/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200130Z UID:10012554-1791057600-1791064800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Family & Friends Weekend with one of New England’s favorite comedians. Bob Marley returns to the Collins Center with another evening of laugh-out-loud stories\, sharp observations\, and the unmistakable humor that has made him a regional institution. Drawing inspiration from everyday life\, family\, work\, and the quirks of living in Maine\, Marley has a knack for finding comedy in the situations we all recognize. \nKnown for his appearances on television\, in films\, and on stages across the country\, Marley connects instantly with audiences through his quick wit\, relatable storytelling\, and down-to-earth style. Whether you’re seeing him for the first time or the fifteenth\, you’re in for a night of big laughs and good fun. \nMature content. All tickets $45.50 including fees. \nPhoto by: Milissa Martin \nNote: Certain productions\, such as this one\, are not presented by the CCA\, 91±¬ÁĎ or the 91±¬ÁĎ system. URL:/calendar/event/comedian-bob-marley/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260515T161310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161310Z UID:10010863-1791486000-1791493200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake DESCRIPTION:Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights is the landmark new production of the upcoming season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design\, illuminated costumes\, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience. \nThis is more than a performance — it’s an immersion into a story of love and magic\, told through light\, movement\, and music. Each act unfolds like a living art installation\, where timeless tradition meets bold contemporary design. \nDiscover Swan Lake in a whole new light — a legend reborn with breathtaking imagery and emotional power. URL:/calendar/event/grand-kyiv-ballet-presents-swan-lake/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182226Z UID:10012632-1791637200-1791648000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD – Così fan tutte DESCRIPTION:The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love\, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful\, inventive” (The New York Times) staging\, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s\, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park\, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one emotional—and literal—thrill ride after another. Soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey sing Fiordiligi and Dorabella\, opposite tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley reprises his portrayal of the cynical Don Alfonso\, with soprano Ana MarĂ­a MartĂ­nez as the witty maid Despina. \nAdult $28 | Senior $23 | Student $13 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/the-met-live-in-hd-cosi-fan-tutte/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260721T194502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T194502Z UID:10012626-1792090800-1792098000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:National Theater Live Broadcast – The Audience DESCRIPTION:Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade\, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award®-winning hit production\, directed by Stephen Daldry. \nFor 60 years\, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron\, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences\, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. \nPeter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play which was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions. \nAdult $18 | Senior $13 | Student $11 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/national-theater-live-broadcast-the-audience/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-at-3.43.10-PM.png GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200245Z UID:10012555-1792695600-1792702800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Gravity and Other Myths DESCRIPTION:Everybody is a master of something. \nBlink\, step\, jump\, balance\, flip\, fly. \nThis is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. \nA tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. \nAn acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. \nEight world class acrobats investigate physical skill; how we obtain it\, how we perfect it\, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics\, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. \nThis is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. \nThis is an invitation to watch us work. \n“Once again gravity and other myths bring shock\, awe\, and delight.”\n– Glam Adelaide \n“Jaw-dropping”\n– The AU review \n“Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me\, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout\, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.”\n– The Clothesline \n“The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics\, into visual storytelling\, movement\, and contemporary dance.”\n– Stage Whispers \n“I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.”\n– Kids In Adelaide \n$42-$62\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/gravity-and-other-myths/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200438Z UID:10012558-1792940400-1792947600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Maxwell Quartet DESCRIPTION:Returning to Minsky Recital Hall for the second time\, the U.K.’s Maxwell Quartet will offer a concert of music by Haydn\, Beethoven\, arrangements of Scottish folk song\, and a new yet-to-be-announced quartet by the highly-regarded contemporary British composer Eleanor Alberga. \n$48\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/maxwell-quartet/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200559Z UID:10012561-1793390400-1793397600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mania: The Abba Tribute DESCRIPTION:Take a chance on an evening filled with the music\, style\, and excitement of one of pop music’s most celebrated groups. Direct from London’s West End\, Mania: The Abba Tribute is widely regarded as the world’s leading ABBA tribute production\, having performed more than 3\,000 concerts in over 35 countries. \nFeaturing stunning costumes\, dynamic choreography\, and a live band performing ABBA’s biggest hits\, the show recreates the joy and energy that made the Swedish supergroup a worldwide phenomenon. Sing along to favorites like “Dancing Queen\,” “Mamma Mia\,” “Waterloo\,” “Take a Chance on Me\,” “SOS\,” and many more in a concert experience that celebrates the timeless music of ABBA. \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the music for the first time\, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute delivers a fun-filled evening of great songs\, dazzling performances\, and plenty of opportunities to sing along. \nJoin us for our pre-concert gala celebration at 6 p.m. Details coming soon! \n$42-$67\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/mania-the-abba-tribute/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182146Z UID:10012633-1794510000-1794517200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:National Theater Live Broadcast – Playboy of the Western World DESCRIPTION:Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. \nPegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned\, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts\, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, CaitrĂ­ona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. \nAdult $18 | Senior $13 | Student $11 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/national-theater-live-broadcast-playboy-of-the-western-world/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182451Z UID:10012635-1794661200-1794672000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth DESCRIPTION:Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles\, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne\, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth\, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick NĂ©zet-SĂ©guin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske\, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. \nAdult $28 | Senior $23 | Student $13 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/the-met-live-in-hd-macbeth/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182555Z UID:10012638-1796475600-1796486400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD – Samson et Dalila DESCRIPTION:Sacred\, scandalous\, and irresistibly alluring\, Saint-SaĂ«ns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes\, this masterpiece of French grand opera is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley\, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide. \nAdult $28 | Senior $23 | Student $13 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/the-met-live-in-hd-samson-et-dalila/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200804Z UID:10012564-1797102000-1797109200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Second City: Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue DESCRIPTION:Blending holiday cheer with sharp satire\, this comedy revue features original songs\, new sketches\, and classic favorites. With plenty of laughs and a playful send-up of seasonal traditions\, it offers a fun\, irreverent alternative to the usual holiday fare. \nAges 17+ \n$42-$62\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/the-second-city-nut-cracking-holiday-revue/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182652Z UID:10012641-1799953200-1799960400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:National Theater Live Broadcast – Les Liaisons Dangereuses DESCRIPTION:Olivier and Tony® Award winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel\, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich\, one misstep can mean ruin. \nMarquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont\, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponize desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry\, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love\, lies\, and social warfare. \nAdult $18 | Senior $13 | Student $11 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/national-theater-live-broadcast-les-liaisons-dangereuses/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182744Z UID:10012644-1800709200-1800720000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD – La Fanciulla del West DESCRIPTION:Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones\, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky adds to her already remarkable Met repertoire\, making her role debut as Minnie\, the tough tavern owner with a heart of gold who finds love when she least expects it. Tenor SeokJong Baek is the dashing bandit who rambles into the remote California mining town to steal her heart\, opposite baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman determined to deliver rough justice—and win Minnie for himself. Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures\, live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. \nAdult $28 | Senior $23 | Student $13 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/the-met-live-in-hd-la-fanciulla-del-west/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260716T200914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T200914Z UID:10012566-1802012400-1802019600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Trio Bohemo DESCRIPTION:One of Europe’s rising chamber ensembles\, Trio BohĂ©mo has earned international acclaim for its expressive playing\, technical brilliance\, and deeply engaging performances. Praised by critics and audiences alike\, the trio has appeared at leading concert halls and festivals across Europe\, Australia\, and North America\, and its debut recording was named Presto Music’s 2024 Debut Album of the Year. \n$48\, Students at 91±¬ÁĎ and 91±¬ÁĎ Machias are eligible to receive one free ticket for this show. Faculty & Staff can receive 20% off their ticket price. Tickets are non-transferable. URL:/calendar/event/trio-bohemo/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T070652 CREATED:20260723T182843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T182843Z UID:10012645-1802372400-1802379600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:National Theater Live Broadcast – The Misanthrope DESCRIPTION:Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp?reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. \nTelling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice\, a brilliant novelist\, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her\, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon\, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play. \nAdult $18 | Senior $13 | Student $11 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/national-theater-live-broadcast-the-misanthrope/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR