Grey Nuns exhibit tells story of French immigrants
“They came, they served. Elles sont venues, Elles ont servi.” The Grey Nuns exhibit was created to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity in the Lewiston-Auburn community. …
La Rencontre on March 10, 2022
La Rencontre connects our extended Franco-American family with our neighbors of diverse cultures. Meals and stories are shared, friends are reunited, and memories are made. Get tickets at www.francocenter.org or…
Comedy at the Franco in February 2022
Maine Event Comedy is hosting another incredible night of comedy on February 26, at 7:30pm Doors open an hour earlier for social hour; the bar will be available. If you’ve missed…
La Rencontre in March to feature traditional Irish meal, Franco music
La Rencontre brings culture, performing arts, language to the region Gendron Franco Center, Thursday, March 10, 2022 LEWISTON–Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Gendron Franco Center…
Save Our Stones 2022
Photo caption: From our photo files comes this photo of the last mass held at St. Mary’s Church in the year 2000. The year 2022 marks the 22nd year of…
Meet the Clock Maker: Alphee Pratte
.LEWISTON—You can see the ornate clock built by Alphee Pratte (1923-2012) in the upstairs lobby of the Gendron Franco Center. His children–Solange Pepin, Jean Pratte, Bibianne Laliberte, and Camille Laliberte–donated…
Mallett Brothers Concert postponed until June
PHOTO CAPTION: The Mallett Brothers will headline a concert at the Gendron Franco Center with the Greg Boardman Trio as the opening act. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 or online at…
Recipe: Cretons
Recipe: Cretons A delicious French-Canadian pate de maison. Makes 3 cups. Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 1 Cup milk 1…
Crepes: Delicate and delicious pancakes
Crepes, a recipe shared by Rita Dube French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes that can be filled with anything you like, such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, according…
Winter Extravaganza 2021 fundraiser deemed a success
LEWISTON–Gendron Franco Center staff and board members have called the Winter Extravaganza fundraiser held Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 a success. Board President Elaine Roop welcomed the audience to the event…