WATERVILLE — The Elm, 100 College St., central Maine’s new event space, will hold an open house Thursday, Sept. 12. It is free and open to the public.
“After more than a year of re-imagining the entire space and investing in renovations, we are excited to open our doors to the community for the first time,” said Bill Mitchell, owner of The Elm, which is the former American Legion hall.
The open house be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature performances by The Emmett Harrity Jazz Quartet, local impresario Marie Cormier and Colby a cappella singers. Hors d’oeuvres from local area restaurants and desserts by Sue will be served. Guests will enjoy the official unveiling of The Elm’s new cash bar as well as a chance to win tickets for the first live shows, Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Tribute Band, who perform Saturday, Sept. 14, and KISS Army – KISS Tribute Band, which performs Nov. 14.
The open house will also include a ribbon-cutting and welcome remarks by Mitchell; Kim Lindlof, president of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce; and Brian Clark, vice president of planning at Colby College.
For information, call 207-873-5101, email info@TheElmMe.com or visit www.TheElmMe.com/openhouse.
PHOTO: A rendering of the interior of The Elm, 100 College Ave., Waterville. The new event space is in the former American Legion hall. (Submitted photo)
