Throughout the 2024-25 season, the Collins Center offers opportunities for the public to further engage with the internationally recognized artists coming to Orono. The current season includes several free pre-performance discussions, lecture/demonstrations, and masterclasses – all designed to deeper your connection to the performers and the performances. The following performances have pre-performance talks:
- Halcyon String Quartet: Tipping Points – Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
- Rennie Harris PureMovement: Nuttin’ But A Word ¬ – Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
- DakhaBrakha – Nov. 21, 6 p.m.
- Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque ¬ – Feb. 20, 6 p.m.
- A Far Cry ¬ – March 15, 2 p.m.
¬ – Denotes pre-performance talks presented in conjunction with the UMaine McGillicuddy Humanities Center.