Join us this Friday, June 6 from 5–9pm for a special First Friday in downtown Waterville! We're bringing people together through art, music, food, and connection—and you're invited. 📍 5–7pm At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center (93 Main Street): ▪️ Craft vendors in Castonguay Square ▪️ Free tacos, hot dogs, and cupcakes ▪️ Live music by student musicians from Elm City Community Music School ▪️ Print-making fun with radical emprints—courtesy of the Colby College Museum of Art ▪️ Hands-on art projects with the Waterville Youth Council ▪️ Connect with local LGBTQ+ groups and allies ▪️ Strike a pose in front of our vibrant Pride backdrop ▪️ Half off concessions at the Maine Film Center (excluding alcohol) all evening! 📍 At Greene Block + Studios (Colby Arts) (18 Main Street): ▪️ 7–9pm Live punk rock show with Random Ideas 🎸 Let’s come together to celebrate Pride and the creative spirit that makes our community shine. #FirstFridayWaterville #WatervilleCreates #TiconicGallery #WatervillePride #SupportLocalArtists #MaineEvents (fb)

🌈 Pride, community, and creativity—Join us for First Friday! 🎨 This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the incredible LGBTQ+ artists and makers who bring beauty, joy, and authenticity to our community. On Friday, June 6 from 5–7pm, you’ll meet three more inspiring local vendors whose work speaks to craft, care, and creativity: 🧁 Crust to Crumbs Based in Bangor, this queer-owned microbakery is known for its lovingly made, small-batch sweets—from bento cakes to cupcakes—all crafted with fresh, local ingredients. crusttocrumbs.com 🎮 Laughing Lepus Creations Adrienne Bowie blends queer joy, fandom love, and spooky vibes into a one-of-a-kind collection of cross-stitch, pixel art, and hand-painted treasures. 🦊 Faylander Studio Drawing from Maine’s natural beauty and her own queer identity, her hand-crafted leather masks and whimsical illustrations feel like stepping into a fairy tale grounded in love and self-expression. 🗓️ Friday, June 6 🕔 5–7pm #FirstFridayWaterville #PrideMonth2025 #WatervilleCreates #SupportLocalArtists #CrustToCrumbs #LaughingLepusCreations #FaylanderStudios #QueerArtists #MaineMakers (fb)