BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002499-1778716800-1778803199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260305T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195856Z UID:10006823-1778749200-1778769000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Project Management DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESCRIPTION\nYou are responsible for organizing and managing a multifaceted activity that involves people from diverse specialties to deliver a new product or service. Quality is essential\, resources are limited\, and time is of the essence . . . where do you start? \nThrough team exercises and discussions\, participants will learn how to plan\, organize\, and manage project work\, as well as when to apply specific tools to increase the likelihood of successful project execution in their work settings. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management\, approaches to address common project challenges\, and the evolving role of project managers. \nDATES & TIMES\nMay 7 & 14\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET\nRegister by April 7 \nMODALITY\nThis interactive online program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. Active participation is encouraged—this is not a recorded session. \nPROGRAM FEE\n$480 URL:/calendar/event/practical-project-management-2/2026-05-14/ ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu LOCATION:https://dll.umaine.edu/practical-project-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260327T184931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185039Z UID:10007357-1778749200-1778769000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Project Management DESCRIPTION:Through team exercises and discussions\, participants will learn how to plan\, organize\, and manage project work\, as well as when to apply specific tools to increase the likelihood of successful project execution in their work settings. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management\, approaches to address common project challenges\, and the evolving role of project managers. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-project-management-3/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008700-1778749200-1778778000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260504T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195411Z UID:10008863-1778752800-1778763600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Conlan Taylor DESCRIPTION:Conlan Taylor\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering\, will be defending his thesis titled\, “Integration of Compact\, Electrically Small Antennas with SAW Resonators for High-Temperature Sensor Applications.” \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: conlan.taylor@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-conlan-taylor/ LOCATION:Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20250711T174708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174708Z UID:10002487-1778803200-1778889599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Final grades due DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/final-grades-due-5/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002502-1778803200-1778889599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260424T200526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T200526Z UID:10008679-1778803200-1779062399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE) – Youth Judging Clinic\, Education and Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for three exciting days of hands-on learning\, skill-building\, and fun at the North East Livestock Expo (NELE). This youth-focused event brings together families\, students\, and industry professionals to explore the world of livestock and agriculture in an engaging and supportive environment. \nRegister for Northeast Livestock Expo here.  \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Melissa Libby-Babcock\, 207-581-2788\, melissa.libby1@maine.edu by May 8\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/northeast-livestock-expo-nele-youth-judging-clinic-education-and-show/ LOCATION:Windsor Fairgrounds\, 82 Ridge Road\, Windsor\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260501T150316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T150316Z UID:10008862-1778835600-1778846400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Emma Smith DESCRIPTION:Emma Smith\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Marine Biology\, will be defending her thesis titled\, “ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElasmobranch Cardiorespiratory Physiology: Developmental Plasticity in Little Skate Responses to Experimental Warming and Hypoxia\, and Cross-Species Variation in Blood P50.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact emma.alyssa.smith@maine.edu for a Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-emma-smith/ LOCATION:Auburt Hall Room 354 CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260327T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z UID:10007365-1778835600-1778850000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-3/2026-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260327T170937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T170937Z UID:10007332-1778835600-1778859000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Public Speaking DESCRIPTION:Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us\, but with the right support and training\, it can be developed. Improving your public speaking skills not only benefits your business but also benefits you personally.\nUsing highlights of Tom Dowd’s Gold Medal award-winning book “From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-Speaking Guide”\, you will: \nLearn how to relieve the stress of speaking to a crowd\nBecome skilled in speaking with notes\, without notes and using slides\nLearn how to think quickly\, speak logically and engage your audience\nLearn how to summarize by using analogies and short stories\nUnderstand the importance of preparation\, personal stories and mental and physical insight on reducing anxiety and increasing confidence \nMost importantly\, you will learn how to become influential in achieving your goals and your audience’s goals. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-public-speaking/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Graduate School\, 5775 Stodder Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260511T183106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183930Z UID:10009980-1778835600-1778860800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008703-1778835600-1778864400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010610-1778839200-1778864400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260306T134003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134003Z UID:10006865-1778841000-1778866200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Belfast DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \n\nDates: April 3\, April 28\, May 15\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 992 Waterville Rd\, Belfast\, ME 04915\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-belfast/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Waldo County Extension Office\, 992 Waterville Road\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260511T183748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183748Z UID:10010163-1778864400-1778871600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Opening Reception for MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/opening-reception-for-mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260416T161913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T161913Z UID:10008119-1778871600-1778875200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/worlds-beyond-earth/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260512T135620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135620Z UID:10010551-1778871600-1778875200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/worlds-beyond-earth-2/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260424T201014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T201052Z UID:10008680-1778922000-1778932800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Pressure Canning Workshop - Dexter DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by 91±¬ÁĎ Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for pressure canning vegetables. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet\, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods\, the latest and safest recipes\, about equipment to ensure safety\, and how to check for properly sealed jars.\nPlease bring a potholder with you to the workshop. \nRegister for the Pressure Canning Workshop in Dexter here! \n  URL:/calendar/event/pressure-canning-dexter/ LOCATION:Dexter Town Hall\, 23 Main Street\, Dexter\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Piscataquis County":MAILTO:extension.piscataquis@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008706-1778922000-1778950800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010613-1778925600-1778950800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260515T160827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T160827Z UID:10010856-1778929200-1778940000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:All-State Music Festival Instrumental Concert DESCRIPTION:The Maine Music Educators Association is pleased to present the 2026 All State BOC Music Festival Ensembles!  These concerts feature nearly 400 of the top student musicians from across the state to perform in the honors Band\, Orchestra\, SSAA Choir\, and SATB Choir. \nThere will be general admission seating\n$18\, all fees included\nKids 5 & under free \n11:00 a.m. – Instrumental Concert\nTicket link\n\n3:30 p.m. – Choral Concert\nTicket link URL:/calendar/event/all-state-music-festival-instrumental-concert/ 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:20260516T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260515T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T160947Z UID:10010859-1778945400-1778950800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:All-State Music Festival Choral Concert DESCRIPTION:The Maine Music Educators Association is pleased to present the 2026 All State BOC Music Festival Ensembles!  These concerts feature nearly 400 of the top student musicians from across the state to perform in the honors Band\, Orchestra\, SSAA Choir\, and SATB Choir. \nThere will be general admission seating\n$18\, all fees included\nKids 5 & under free \n11:00 a.m. – Instrumental Concert\nTicket link\n\n3:30 p.m. – Choral Concert\nTicket link URL:/calendar/event/all-state-music-festival-choral-concert/ 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:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008709-1779008400-1779037200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260416T162034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162034Z UID:10008133-1779026400-1779030000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:H2O – The Cosmic States of Water DESCRIPTION:H2O – The Cosmic States of Water \nIn the icy northern waters\, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing\, fishing\, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places…\nAnd on this day\, like every year\, she is on the lookout for Toklo\, a mercurial and wily cormorant due back from his long southward migration. Thanks to H2O\, Sedna will go on an extraordinary journey to discover the water cycle on Earth. Then\, buoyed by a fresh self-confidence and her newly gained knowledge\, she persuades Toklo to embark on an even more amazing journey. \nAges 5 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/h2o-the-cosmic-states-of-water/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260512T135845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135915Z UID:10010566-1779026400-1779030000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:H2O - Cosmic States of Water DESCRIPTION:In the icy northern waters\, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing\, fishing\, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places…\nAnd on this day\, like every year\, she is on the lookout for Toklo\, a mercurial and wily cormorant due back from his long southward migration. Thanks to H2O\, Sedna will go on an extraordinary journey to discover the water cycle on Earth. Then\, buoyed by a fresh self-confidence and her newly gained knowledge\, she persuades Toklo to embark on an even more amazing journey. \nAges 5 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/h2o-cosmic-states-of-water/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260416T162530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162530Z UID:10008304-1779033600-1779037200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars DESCRIPTION:Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium\, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals.  This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation\, artistry\, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band.  Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound\, Clocks\, Paradise\, Viva la Vida\, and many other hits this show will thrill Coldplay fans. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/coldplay-sky-full-of-stars/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260512T140442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140442Z UID:10010581-1779033600-1779037200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars DESCRIPTION:Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium\, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals.  This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation\, artistry\, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band.  Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound\, Clocks\, Paradise\, Viva la Vida\, and many other hits this show will thrill Coldplay fans. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/coldplay-sky-full-of-stars-2/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002505-1779062400-1779148799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T124811 CREATED:20260511T183848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183848Z UID:10009983-1779094800-1779120000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR