BEAVERMOTH
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Emery Community Art Center, 16 Main St, Farmington, ME, United States
Please join us on April 2nd at 7:00pm to hear true stories told without notes by UMF students, faculty and staff, hosted by Lewis Robinson, lewis.robinson@maine.edu. Location: Emery Community Art Center. Open to the public.

Pixel Hunter Video and Animation Festival Call for Entries
2026-04-08
Pixel Hunter Video and Animation Festival is the yearly all UMF all student animation and video fest. If you have something you’d like us to consider screening, please send to dawn.nye@maine.edu.
Preferred:
-Under 5 minutes
-Made by at least one current UMF student
Due by April 8, 2026

Campus Sustainability Tour
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Kalikow Education Center, Bjorn Lobby
A sustainability-focused tour of UMF with visiting Libra Scholar Dr. Thomas Gillman and led by Professor Drew Barton.

“Thirty Million”- Film screening and panel discussion
2026-04-09 20:00 - 21:30 | Olsen Student Center, The Landing
“Thirty Million”- Film screening and panel discussion

Description
“Thirty Million” is a short documentary film focused on climate change in Bangladesh, often described as one of the most vulnerable country on the planet in the face of a changing climate. Panel discussion on filmmaking with Co-Director Daniel Price, Co-Associate Producer Thomas Gilman and UMF Associate Professor Amy Neswald. Location: The Landing, Olsen Student Center.

Drag Performance! : THE TRASHON SHOW
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Emery Community Arts Center, Performance Space
It’s the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for… Drag is coming to Farmington! Join us for a night of laughter, lights, and the fastest fashion you have ever seen! Best of all it’s trash themed! This event is 18+. Tickets $6 presale, $8 at the door. Tipping is highly encouraged! Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the UMF Emery Community Arts Center.
xoxo
The Gentleman

“Food Beyond Borders” Not Quite Free Lunch
2026-04-14 11:00 - 14:30
Meet UMF’s visiting Libra Scholar and enjoy diverse food offerings from around the world along with information about UMF’s Office of Global Education and Peace Corp Prep program.

Symposium 2026
2026-04-15
Each year, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Symposium showcases the academic excellence, research, creative work, and experiential learning of our students. Students present both individual and course-based projects representing diverse academic disciplines. Through lectures, demonstrations, performances, and interactive poster sessions, they share original research findings, thoughtful analysis, and creative work with the community. All events are open to the public.
2026 Symposium Day will be held on April 15, and daytime classes will be canceled so the entire campus community can participate in this celebration of student achievement.
In addition to Symposium Day, Arts Week will feature art installations, performances, presentations, and new media projects across campus, highlighting the creativity and talent of our students in a variety of mediums.
For a full schedule and more details, visit the Symposium webpage or view the PDF Program.

Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Emery Community Arts Center, Performance Space
Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, Jo Radner tells the history of the furious 1947 wildfire that in a few hours destroyed almost all of the little town of Brownfield in western Maine. Neighbors fought and fled the fire, saving what they could and supporting one another, then returned to the devastated town to rebuild their community. In the Brownfield citizens’ own words, Jo Radner tells an epic story of terror, courage, generosity and hope. Friday 17 April 2026. 7:00 pm. UMF Emery Community Arts Center, $10 for adults. Free for UMF students. Community youth 18 and under also free through our Arts Inspire Youth fund. Tickets online at artsfarmington.org or at the door.

STUMF performance of "A Dollar"
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Emery Community Arts Center, Performance Space
“A Dollar” is a one act play written in 1920 by David Pinski. It follows a traveling acting troupe that find themselves at odds when the group finds a dollar on the ground and despite being written over a century ago, it remains relevant as it reflects how easily social dynamics and power can be altered by the existence of some monetary value and how quickly that power can change or disappear completely. The play is presented as a comedy but involves social commentary on greed and power that remain fresh for a modern audience. The performance itself is a student run production run through the Student Theater UMF.

Italy Travel Course Info Meeting
2026-04-22 12:30 - 13:30
This is the place to learn about the May 2027 travel course to Venice, Florence, and Naples! 4/22 12:30pm Roberts 301. If you have questions, please contact Scott at scotterb@maine.edu or Sarah at maline@maine.edu

UMF Alumni Panel on Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | UMF Emery Community Arts Center
UMF Alumni Panel on Leadership in Environmental Stewardship. Location: UMF Emery Community Arts Center. Open to the public.

Libra Scholar Reception and Keynote Address: Using Your Travel for Good
2026-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Emery Community Art Center, 16 Main St, Farmington, ME, United States
UMF visiting Libra Scholar Dr. Thomas Gillman will deliver a keynote address “Using Your Travel for Good: How We Can Be Part of the First Sustainable Generation” for UMF and the wider community. Reception beforehand with local partners.

Sandy River Players presents "Amélie: The Musical"
2026-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Emery Community Arts Center
Sandy River Players present “Amélie: The Musical,” directed by Gavin Pickering. The musical is based on the 2001 French film of the same name. The musical tells the story of Amélie Poulin (played by Gracie Libby), a shy and imaginative Parisian woman who decides to secretly perform acts of kindness for the people around her. The musical features a captivating score while following Amélie as she discovers the power of human connection and learns to open herself up to love and friendship. Location: Emery Community Arts Center.
May 8th and 9th at 7pm
May 10th at 2pm
May 15th and 16th at 7pm
May 17th at 2pm
Tickets: Adults: $25; Students: $20
Tickets available at this link: https://srp.simpletix.com/#smtx-click

Maine Fiddlehead Festival
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00
The Maine Fiddlehead Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of local food and community, held each spring on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. Centered around the beloved New England delicacy—the fiddlehead fern—the festival welcomes everyone, whether you love fiddleheads, hate them, or are just discovering them.
The Maine Fiddlehead Festival features a lively outdoor farmers market, live music, baby animals, educational exhibits, and hands-on activities. The festival highlights Maine’s dedication to sustainability, local agriculture, and community engagement, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, please contact Christine Wilson, christine.wilson@maine.edu.

Spring Compost Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00
The UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition and its partners at the Farmington Compost Cooperative will hold the Spring Compost Sale on Saturday, May 16th, from 9 am to 12 noon at the Tom Eastler Memorial Compost Site near the Farmington Recycling Center off of Route 2 . Keeping the “nutrients in the same zip code” since 2015. See you there!

ArtsFarmington presents an Evening of Masterworks by Dvořák and Schubert
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall
ArtsFarmington is pleased to present the DaPonte String Quartet with guest artists, Edwin Barker and Yuri Funahashi. The concert will be in the Nordica Auditorium, of Merrill Hall, at the University of Maine at Farmington on Thursday evening, June 4th, at 7:00pm. Tickets can be bought online at artsfarmington.org or at the door. The suggested adult ticket price is $25. The concert is free for UMF students. It is also free for youth 18 and under through our Arts Inspire Youth program.
The DaPonte String Quartet is proud to present a special concert event featuring acclaimed bassist Edwin Barker and pianist Yuri Lily Funahashi in a program celebrating two pillars of thechamber music repertoire: Antonín Dvořák’s Bass Quintet and Franz Schubert’s beloved “Trout”Quintet.
This unique collaboration brings together six exceptional musicians for an evening that highlights the richness and versatility of the quintet form. Dvořák’s Bass Quintet, a rarely performed gem, showcases the composer’s lyrical warmth and rhythmic vitality, enriched by the sonorous depth of the double bass. Complementing this is Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, one of the most cherished works in all of chamber music, known for its buoyant spirit, luminous textures, and the famous set of variations on Schubert’s song Die Forelle.
Edwin Barker, longtime principal bassist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, brings his extraordinary artistry and commanding presence to the stage, while pianist and Colby College faculty, Yuri Lily Funahashi adds brilliance and sensitivity, making this collaboration a rare opportunity to experience these works at the highest level.
Together with the DaPonte String Quartet, known for its expressive depth and dynamic performances, this program promises an engaging and vibrant musical experience that celebrates both the intimacy and exuberance of chamber music. Edwin Barker is widely recognized as one of the leading bassists of his generation, and Yuri Lily Funahashi is celebratedfor her refined artistry and compelling performances as both soloist and collaborator.

Coming Soon! Gold LEAF Institute 2026 Summer Term
2026-06-10 14:00 - 17:00
The Gold LEAF Institute 2026 summer term goes live online on June 1, with classes beginning June 11. Join us June 10 at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St., Farmington, for our Kick-Off event featuring snacks, beverages, camaraderie, the annual meeting, and presentations by about eight GLI instructors highlighting their upcoming classes.
This summer offers 26 new classes and 4 ongoing classes, along with the opportunity to purchase a one-year membership, available only during the summer term. Come explore, enjoy, and immerse yourself in lifelong learning!
Sample GLI classes: • An Armchair Visit in Patagonia • Book Arts: Sewn Pamphlet with Decorative Cover • Connecting with Veterans • Day at the Bowdoin Art Museum • Disc Golf • Fifty Years of Nursing: A Story to Tell • Gold LEAF: Sandy River Strollers • How To Build A Cedar Strip Canoe • Introduction to Fly Fishing • Learning How to Play Mahjong • Peter Miller Woodland Walk • Sor Juana de la Cruz • Summer Paddle 2026 • Summer Walkabouts, 2026 • Vienna Mountain and the Three Birds Orchid • Visit to Langlais Art Preserve • “Talkin” Food — And Eatin” Some.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Phil Poirier, "A Retrospective, Interrupted"
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Emery Community Arts Cente
Please join us for the opening celebration of “A Retrospective, Interrupted,” featuring the artwork of Rumford artist, Phil Poirier. The solo exhibit presents landscape paintings inspired by locations in Maine and New Hampshire, and will be on display in Emery’s Flex Gallery from June 13 – Sept. 17, 2026. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm. It is free and open to the public.

Art Exhibit: Phil Poirier, "A Retrospective, Interrupted"
2026-06-15 12:00 - 2026-09-17 18:00 | Emery Community Arts Center
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is excited to be exhibiting the artwork of Rumford native Phil Poirier with, “A Retrospective, Interrupted.” The solo exhibit features landscape paintings inspired by locations in Maine and New Hampshire, and will be on display in Emery’s Flex Gallery from June 13 – Sept. 17, 2026. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm. It is free and open to the public.

Longfellow Young Writers Camp
2026-07-12 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00
A week-long summer camp for high school students to grow their writing skills and explore storytelling in all genres. For more information and to register, visit https://farmington.edu/about/community/longfellow/.
