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SUMMARY:Banned Books READ OUT
DESCRIPTION:Students in University of Maine at Farmington award-winning director Jayne Decker’s Honors class are inviting campus and community members to join them on the UMF Mantor Library Green\, Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, from 12:15-1 p.m.\, for the “2026 Banned Books READ OUT” stand against censorship. Free and open to the public. \nThe UMF “READ-OUT” event invites anyone interested in participating to bring their chosen book and simply read from it at specially designated areas on campus. Any book is welcome. The event will begin with brief remarks at 12:30 p.m. to be followed by a joint reading\, which will be aloud\, courteous\, simultaneous and last for about 30 minutes. \nUMF’s READ-OUT is in recognition of Banned Books Week\, Oct. 4-10\, 2026. It has been created to empower readers everywhere to stand against the banning of books and in defense of freedom of expression. \nSpecially designated areas for reading include the campus green in front of Mantor Library and the sidewalks in front of the Olsen Student Center. (In case of inclement weather\, please bring an umbrella.) Individuals are also encouraged to read off campus in locations of their own choice.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/banned-books-read-out/
LOCATION:Mantor Green\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured
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SUMMARY:Misty Krueger Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we gather to honor and remember Misty Krueger—English professor\, Honors Program Director\, scholar\, friend\, and fierce advocate for their students. Misty’s commitment to students was at the heart of everything they did. This gathering offers students\, colleagues\, and friends a space to honor their mentorship\, advocacy\, and lasting contributions to our community. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 14\nTime: 6:00 PM\nMemorial Service: Nordica Auditorium\, UMF\nReception: Immediately following at the Honors House\nLivestream & Recording: Available via Zoom. \nService & Reception\nThe service in Nordica Auditorium will feature scheduled reflections from students and staff sharing memories of Misty as a teacher\, researcher\, colleague\, and friend. Immediately following the service\, everyone is invited to a reception at the Honors House—a space Misty directed with passion and care—where we can gather informally\, support one another\, and share our own stories. \nIf you have any questions or need accommodations\, please reach out to Misty Beck (misty.beck@maine.edu) or Anabelle Taff (anabelle.taff@maine.edu).
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/misty-krueger-memorial/
LOCATION:Nordica Auditorium\, UMF Merrill Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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SUMMARY:UMF Visiting Writers  features screening of “Canoe Dig It?” and meet & greet with award winning filmmaker\, actor and screenwriter Samuel Dunning
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present screenwriter and filmmaker Samuel Dunning as the second reader of the 2026 Fall semester of its Visiting Writers series. \nAn award winning filmmaker and actor\, Dunning’s latest film “Canoe Dig It?” (2025)\, which he wrote\, directed\, and starred in\, premiered at the highly acclaimed Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose\, Calif.\, and continues a very successful festival run. Canoe Dig It? is a mockumentary that offers a comical glimpse into the world of Freestyle Canoeing following the country’s top canoeists as they travel to Northern Maine to compete for the title “Top Paddler.” \nDunning’s film will screen at 7 p.m.\, Thursday\, Oct. 15\, in the Emery Community Arts Center performance space. There will be a Q&A with Dunning after the screening of his film. This screening is free and open to the public.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/umf-visiting-writers-features-screening-of-canoe-dig-it-and-meet-greet-with-award-winning-filmmaker-actor-and-screenwriter-samuel-dunning/
LOCATION:Emery Community Art Center\, 16 Main St\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Environment,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T123000
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next great read? Take a chance on a mystery book at Blind Date with a Book\, sponsored by UMF’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta\, the International English Honor Society. \nStop by the Student Center from 12:30-2pm Oct. 19 or Oct. 23 to peruse a variety of wrapped books with short/vague descriptions written on the wrapping\, so the exact details of the book (title\, author\, premise\, etc.) is a mystery to whoever buys it. This year’s collection features a Halloween theme. \n 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/blind-date-with-a-book/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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SUMMARY:18th Animation Show of Shows
DESCRIPTION:10/21/26: “18th Annual Animation Show of Shows” \n7:00pm\, Emery Performance Space \nFree and open to the public \n\nThe ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOW returns for its second year in theaters with 13 charming films. Highlights include Disney/Pixar’s ACADEMY AWARD WINNING “Piper\,” the latest in 360º storytelling in Google’s touching father-and daughter-journey the Oscar nominated “PEARL” by Academy Award winner Patrick Osborne and “About a Mother\,” a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” Featuring techniques ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated imagery\, the 17 extraordinary films in this program were created by animators from Belgium\, Canada\, France\, Israel\, Korea\, Latvia\, Norway\, Russia\, Scotland\, the U.K.\, and the U.S. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights\, to deeply felt personal stories\, to the wacky humor that animation does so well. Many have garnered awards from prestigious festivals around the world. These films are not rated and may include mature content
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/18th-animation-show-of-shows/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured
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SUMMARY:BEAVERMOTH Live Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:10/22/26: BEAVERMOTH Live Storytelling Event \n7:00pm\, Emery Performance Space \nFree and open to the public \n\nPlease join us on Oct. 22nd at 7:00pm to hear true stories told without notes by UMF students\, faculty and staff.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/beavermoth-live-storytelling-event-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next great read? Take a chance on a mystery book at Blind Date with a Book\, sponsored by UMF’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta\, the International English Honor Society. \nStop by the Student Center from 12:30-2pm Oct. 19 or Oct. 23 to peruse a variety of wrapped books with short/vague descriptions written on the wrapping\, so the exact details of the book (title\, author\, premise\, etc.) is a mystery to whoever buys it. This year’s collection features a Halloween theme. \n 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/blind-date-with-a-book/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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