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SUMMARY:Sights and Sounds of a homestyle Christmas back at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON–Following the success of last year’s premiere of Sights and Sounds of Christmas\, the fundraising event returns “bigger and better than ever” to the Franco Center on Dec. 15 and 16 with three separate performances\, according to show producer\, Jake Hodgkin. Dozens of performers will sing\, dance\, act\, and produce an energetic and vibrant festive Christmas show complete with an immersive light show. “The light show will produce a snow effect in several scenes and also a visual look at what it would be like to travel in Santa’s sleigh.”  \nWith an evening show at 7 p.m. Friday\, Dec. 15\, followed by a matinee show at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 16\, the Franco Center’s beautiful Performance Hall stage will be the scene of holiday-themed performances\, music\, and a light show.  “This Christmas show is an event for the whole family\, where memories can be made\,” said Franco Center Board President Elaine Roop.  \n“The matinee’s light show and projections will not have the full effect due to the fact that the Franco Center’s Performance Hall cannot be darkened during the day\,” Hodgkin said. “The overall emphasis is to give the feeling of an old-fashioned homestyle Christmas. If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit\, don’t miss this show.”  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $7 to $25. Tickets can be purchased online at BOX OFFICE TICKETS or by phone at 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.    \nAdvance Evening shows \nTier 1  Adults $20 – Kids/Students  $15 \nTier 2  Adults $15 – Kids/Students   $10 \nDoor Evening Shows \nTier 1 Adults $25 – Kids/Students $20 \nTier 2 Adults $20 – Kids/Students $15 \nAdvance Matinee \nTier 1 Adults $15 – Kids/Students $10 \nTier 2 Adults $10 – Kids/Students $7 \nDoor Matinee \nTier 1 Adults $20 – Kids/Students $15 \nTier 2 Adults $15 – Kids/Students $12 \n  \nDoors\, concessions\, and cash bar open an hour before the show\, and during intermission.  \nStay tuned for the program agenda. \nWarning: Strobe Lighting and Smoke & Haze in Use during this performance.  \nThank you to Berman & Simmons and Skelton Taintor & Abbott for sponsoring this show! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/sights-and-sounds-of-a-homestyle-christmas-back-at-the-franco-center/
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SUMMARY:Just Us special holiday reunion concert
DESCRIPTION:Photo caption\, from left: Doris Surette\, Melissa St. Pierre\, Jackie Asselin\, Nel Meservier\, Rose Fredricks\, Norm LaPlante\, Sue Caron\, Lorraine Giasson\, Debbie Robitaille. \nLEWISTON—The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting to bring a special holiday reunion concert to the Franco Center at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 17. This concert is a fundraiser for the Franco Center. Nel Meservier\, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group\, said\, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like the audience to have fun.”  \nJust Us\, organized in 1999\, was the first musical group to perform at the Franco Center in the summer of 2000. The Franco Center had taken over ownership of the former St. Mary’s Church building in June 2000. The Just Us group has performed hundreds of concerts in the Lewiston-Auburn\, Portland and August areas. Several of their concerts were fundraisers for various veterans organizations.  \nThe group has included 20 members at times\, from musical families representing three generations. This reunion concert will feature Doris Surette\, Melissa St. Pierre\, Jackie Asselin\, Nel Meservier\, Rose Fredricks\, Norm LaPlante\, Sue Caron\, Lorraine Giasson\, and Debbie Robitaille.  \nTicket prices include fees: Advance  $20 and Door  $25.  \nDoors and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday\, at www.francocenter.org\, and 207-689-2000.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. It is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Parking is in the mill lot across the street.  \nLINK TO SCROLL THROUGH ALL SHOWS AND BUY TICKETS: CLICK HERE \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THIS CONCERT. \nProgram: \nMary’s Boy Child — Ensemble \nThe Bells of St. Mary’s — Ensemble \nOh What a Beautiful City — Ensemble \nMerry Christmas Darling — Lorraine Giasson \nChristmas Rock Medley — Melissa St. Pierre \nHeard the Bells on Christmas Day — Rose Fredericks \nSanta Looked a lot like Daddy — Jackie Asselin \nSilver Bells — Sue Caron \nLittle Toy Trains — Women \nRazzle Dazzle Christmas — Doris Surette \nChristmas Hallelujah — Ensemble \nSanta Claus is Back in Town — Debbie Robitaille \nChristmas Song — Sue Caron \nAll I Want for Christmas is You — Melissa St. Pierre \nTeacher’s Merry Christmas — Lorraine & Sue \nWhat are you Doing New Year’s? — Debbie Robitaille \nGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen — Norm LaPlante \nThere’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays — Lorraine Giasson \nPretty Paper\, Pretty Ribbons — Doris Surette \n‘Til the Season Comes ‘Round Again — Rose Fredericks \nReindeer Boogie — Doris Surette \nO Holy Night — Melissa St. Pierre \nChristmas Blue — Nel & Group \nAngels We Have Heard on High — Ensemble \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Show sponsor: Ouellette & Associates
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/just-us-special-holiday-reunion-concert/
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