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  • Box Office
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  • About Us
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    • Our Mission & Our History
    • The Building
    • Tours and Exhibits
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Financial Documents
    • Directions
  • Support Us
    • Support performing arts and cultural programs
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Category Archives: Events

Dedication of St. Mary’s organ 1935

EventsBy Denise ScammonAugust 2, 2022

The organ at St. Mary’s Church  The formal dedication of the organ at St. Mary’s Church on October 14, 1935 was indeed the musical event of the year staged by…

Maine Event Comedy presents Carolyn Plummer at the Franco Center April 23

EventsBy Denise ScammonApril 5, 2022

LEWISTON—Maine Event Comedy presents 15-year comedy veteran Carolyn Plummer at the Franco Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022. The show will also feature Brian Plumb and Mark Turcotte.…

Breakin’ Strings bluegrass band to play at Franco Center April 16

EventsBy Denise ScammonApril 1, 2022

 LEWISTON—It’s time for some country music styled with jazz and blues notes, banjos, and harmony vocals to kick off the arrival of spring weather. Breakin’ Strings, a Maine-based bluegrass band,…

Comedy at the Franco in February 2022

EventsBy Denise ScammonFebruary 19, 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…

Meet the Clock Maker: Alphee Pratte

EventsBy Denise ScammonJanuary 24, 2022

.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…

Riverfront Performing Arts & Events

Our identity as “Riverfront Performing Arts and Events, Founded by Franco Americans” unites the French Canadian immigrant heritage, the location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue. We provide live performing arts and events that transform and engage our audiences and that enrich our community. Riverfront is a vibrant and energetic center where diverse stories and cultures are shared. We are grateful to live in a community that supports our mission and vision.

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