La Rencontre luncheon to feature local musicians   LEWISTON–The La Rencontre luncheon at the Franco Center will feature local musicians Nel Meservier, Bob Mathieu, and Fernande Caron Cyr. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.  After socializing, lunch will be served followed by entertainment. Lunch will consist of pot roast, potatoes,…

LEWISTON–A festive holiday-themed La Rencontre luncheon has been planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Franco Center. The event will include a lunch and live holiday music in its downstairs Heritage Hall. Historical exhibits related to local history will be on display. La Rencontre (the gathering) is not restricted to…

LEWISTON — Piano and vocal artist Marc Mailhot will provide the entertainment at La Rencontre, Riverfront-Franco-Center's monthly luncheon, on Thursday, March 9. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. La Rencontre is not restricted to French speakers or even those of Franco descent. All…

Denny Breau will be the featured musical artist on Thursday, June 22 as part of the La Rencontre series at the Franco Center. Doors open at 10 a..m. with an 11:30 a.m. lunch followed by entertainment. Lunch will be announced when the information is available. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased on the…

This event is open to everyone and is meant for the community of Franco-American and French-speaking families in the area to reconnect with each other and with their neighbors of diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Meals and stories will be shared, friends will be reunited, and memories will be made. 

PHOTO CAPTION: Noon Tunes La Rencontre series will feature Don and Cindy Roy in a noontime holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and concert. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Franco Center photo.  Noon Tunes holiday concert to feature…

The Franco Center presents a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, March 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical entertainment by Denny Breau.  TICKETS Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages…

PHOTO CAPTION: La Rencontre will feature musical artists Phil House and Kathy Haley in a noontime concert Thursday, June 20, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and concert. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Submitted photo.  Noon Tunes concert to feature Phil House and…

Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally, in Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument to entertain at such gatherings — and…

Phil House and Kathy Haley are back at the Franco! The Franco Center will host this beloved local musical duo at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of tourtiere (meat pie), vegetable and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. Phil House has been playing…

Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally, in Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument to entertain at such gatherings — and…

In collaboration with the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, the Franco Center's La Rencontre will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste day on Tuesday, June 24, with dinner and dancing. The doors will open at 5 p.m., along with the cash bar and conversation in French and English. At 6 pm, dinner will begin. Music, featuring…