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SUMMARY:Bob Marley coming April 7 to Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Bob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday\, April 7. His shows feature Maine humor and audience engagement. He asks the audience questions and then has fun with their answers. If you’re sitting in any seat\, you might get called on! Bob usually brings a comedian to open the show\, too. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and a cash bar will be available. \nMarley has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years and has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central. He is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night television circuit: Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. \nThe Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has won their Superbowl of Comedy award. He has more than 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup. He’s appeared on more than 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day\, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the U.S.\, Europe\, Canada\, Kuwait and Iraq. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nTickets can be purchased HERE or call 207-689-2000. \nTickets  $44.00 (includes fees)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bob-marley-coming-april-7-to-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Congolese comedy show for child victims of war June 30
DESCRIPTION:Apportons – leurs La Joie (Let’s Bring Them Joy) \nSMS – Comedy Show \nA fundraiser for the Children Victims of Wars \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS \nFrench-speaking artists of Congo and surrounding countries put our strengths to raise funds and respond to their needs. \nJune 30\, 2024 \n3:00 PM \nBar opens at 2:00 PM to meet your friends first. \nPerformance is in Performance Hall \nThere will be a reception that follows – admission to the reception can be added to your ticket purchase. \nTicket prices: \nSection 1 – $265 per person \nSection 2 – $46.50 per person or $73 per couple \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/congolese-comedy-show-for-child-victims-of-war-june-30/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Let's Bring Them Joy comedy show fundraiser for child victims of wars
DESCRIPTION:Apportons – leurs La Joie (Let’s Bring Them Joy) \nSMS – Comedy Show \nA fundraiser for the Children Victims of Wars \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS \nFrench-speaking artists of Congo and surrounding countries put our strengths to raise funds and respond to their needs. \nJune 30\, 2024 \n3:00 PM \nBar opens at 2:00 PM to meet your friends first. \nThere will be a reception that follows – admission to the reception can be added to your ticket purchase. \nTicket prices: \nSection 1 – $265 per person \nSection 2 – $46.50 per person or $73 per couple \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/lets-bring-them-joy-comedy-show-fundraiser-for-child-victims-of-wars/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT SHOW! Bob Marley at Franco Center Nov. 8
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT SHOW! Bob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 8 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 8. His shows feature Maine humor and audience engagement. He asks the audience questions and then has fun with their answers. If you’re sitting in any seat\, you might get called on! Bob usually brings a comedian to open the show\, too. \nDoors open at 7:30 p.m. and a cash bar will be available.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bob-marley-coming-to-franco-center-nov-8/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Thread Theater at the Franco Center is back!
DESCRIPTION:The Thread Theater at the Franco Center is bringing back its version of drama and (sometimes) comedy Friday\, Nov. 21 to the Center’s Lower Level bar and lounge\, sometimes referred to as The Crypt. The Franco Center was once a church and church basements are often called crypts no matter if there are bodies buried in the basement or not. Dan Kane\, Tony Morin\, Jason Pelletier and Danielle Eaton are hosts for the evening.\n\nCash bar and doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nShow at 7 p.m.\nTickets cash only at the door. $10.\n\nThe audience is encouraged to actively let the cast of each play know just how they are doing. The event tends to carry adult themes and usually are not appropriate for minors\, who should be accompanied by responsible adults (or have permission)\, if they do attend.\n\nThread Theater at the Franco Center made its debut in February 2015 and occurred 46 times before its final performance in 2018. More than 300 original 10-minute sketches were written and performed by local people as part of this program.\n\nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston’s Little Canada neighborhood. Parking is available across the street in the Oxford Street mill lot; across the street in the Lincoln-Cedar Street lot; and in the Chestnut Street garage. Handicap access is via the elevator on the Lincoln Street alley side of the building.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/thread-theater-at-the-franco-center-is-back/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:'Believe it or not' Thread Theater 2.0 returns to Franco April 3
DESCRIPTION:Thread Theater 2.0 Returns to the Franco Center for an Interactive Night of Live Theater  \nLewiston\, ME — Thread Theater 2.0 “Believe it or not” returns to the Franco Center on Friday\, April 3\, bringing an evening of fast-paced\, audience-driven theater to the Center’s Lower Level Bar and Lounge.  \nHosted by Dan Kane\, Thread Theater invites community members to write a script\, perform in a show\, or simply sit back and enjoy the fun. The audience is encouraged to actively respond to each short play\, letting the cast know exactly how they’re doing—making every performance unpredictable and uniquely entertaining.  \n“Write a script\, act in a show\, or just come to watch the fun\,” said Kane. “Bring your friends\, have a drink\, and wish for spring.”  \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\, with a cash bar available. The show begins at 7:00 p.m.\nTickets are $10\, cash only at the door.  \nPlease note that performances often include adult themes and may not be appropriate for minors. Any minors attending should be accompanied by a responsible adult or have permission to attend.  \nThe Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston’s Little Canada neighborhood. Parking is available across the street in the Oxford Street mill lot\, the Lincoln–Cedar Street lot\, and the Chestnut Street garage. Handicap access is available via the elevator located on the Lincoln Street alley side of the building. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/believe-it-or-not-thread-theater-2-0-returns-to-franco-april-3/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theater
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SUMMARY:Juston McKinney to bring comedy to the Franco Center April 11
DESCRIPTION:😂 An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy with Juston McKinney\nSaturday\, April 11Franco Center \nGet ready for a night of big laughs with New England favorite Juston McKinney\, one of the most consistently funny\, relatable comedians working today. \nDoors & Cash Bar: 6:00 PMShowtime: 7:00 PMTickets: $35 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=316576 \nJuston is a familiar face to comedy fans nationwide\, with multiple appearances on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central. He has released three one-hour stand-up specials on Amazon Prime\, including Parentally Challenged\, On Mid-Life Support\, and his fifth special\, On the Bright Side. That latest special is also available for free on YouTube\, where it has racked up more than one million views. \nBorn in Portsmouth\, New Hampshire and raised along the New Hampshire–Maine border\, Juston brings a distinctly New England perspective to the stage. Before comedy took over his life\, he spent seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine—experience that fuels his sharp\, authentic storytelling. After moving to New York City in the late 1990s\, he quickly became a regular on the club circuit\, with The New York Times calling him “destined for stardom.” \nHis television credits include appearances with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien\, a Showtime special alongside Rob Gronkowski\, and performances at TD Garden as part of Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home. His acting credits include The King of Queens\, 100 Centre Street\, The Zookeeper\, and Here Comes the Boom. \nNow based in New Hampshire with his wife and kids\, Juston balances family life with touring theaters and clubs across the country—delivering comedy that’s smart\, personal\, and laugh-out-loud funny. \n🎟️ Don’t miss this night of stand-up at the Franco Center—grab your tickets early! \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=316576 \nCheck out Juston’s video: https://www.youtube.com/justonmckinney
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/juston-mckinney-to-bring-comedy-to-the-franco-center-april-11/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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