Music
Echoes of Floyd coming to Franco Oct. 8
Echoes of Floyd to perform at Franco Center Oct. 8 LEWISTON–Echoes of Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Franco Center. Band members are Rick Mutti (drums), Seth MacLean (vocals, guitars, lapsteel, keyboards), Matt Desreuisseau (keyboards, synths, effects), Geoffrey Williams (vocals, guitars, effects, saxophones), and Mark…
Tom Petty tribute band to play at Franco on Nov. 19
The Franco Center has announced that Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will perform on its stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. This Maine-based band includes members Mike Boucher on lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington on lead guitar; Roger Howard on drums; Marty Mclellan on guitar and vocals; and…
Don Campbell concert POSTPONED
Our Storm policy is that we only cancel if the artist can not make it or there is a power outage. If we do have to cancel, we will make every effort to inform you and to reschedule the show. We would do this by sending out an email and posting on our website. Don…
Sights & Sounds of Christmas Dec. 17 and 18, 2022
Our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show will present a phenomenal holiday-themed event with a spectacular light show and music. Sights & Sounds of Christmas at the Franco Center Dec. 17 and 18 LEWISTON— “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each year for our spectacular Christmas show,” said Elaine Roop, the…
Sights & Sounds of Christmas Dec. 18, 2022
Our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show will present a phenomenal holiday-themed event with a spectacular light show and music. Sights & Sounds of Christmas at the Franco Center Dec. 18 LEWISTON— “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each year for our spectacular Christmas show,” said Elaine Roop, the nonprofit’s board…
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra January 14
Favorite Music for All Ages Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: Hector Berlioz: Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust George Kleinsinger: Tubby the Tuba -- featuring Douglas Ertman, Tubist, and Denise Shannon, Narrator Arturo Marquez: Danzon No. 2 Morton Gould, arranger: Yankee Doodle -- featuring Joel Preston, “Conduct the Orchestra” Winner Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Allegro molto moderato --…
Christie Ray to perform at Riverfront Jan. 19
LEWISTON—Christie Ray will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Riverfront, 46 Cedar St. Christie Ray is a Maine singer-songwriter-musician, based out of New Gloucester. Andrew Pelletier is with her on percussion and backup vocals, along with Sean Finn on bass guitar and background vocals. Along with performing at many venues throughout New England,…
Schooner Fare entertaining on Riverfront stage Feb. 3, 2023
PHOTO CAPTION INFO: Schooner Fare will perform at Riverfront Feb. 3. A new tiered ticket price is available for this concert. Doors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Riverfront - Franco Center is located in the former St. Mary's Church at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. Schooner Fare entertaining…
NEW DATE for Josée Vachon: Sunday, March 5
NOTICE: The date of the Josée Vachon concert has been changed due to the upcoming storm. She will perform at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5. LEWISTON—Josée Vachon will bring her musical entertainment and cultural show to Riverfront at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Through her music, she will share her Franco American joie de…
Maine Music Society Remembrance & Hope Concert
Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm Maine Music Society's classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest…
Maine Music Society Remembrance and Hope Sunday concert
Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm Maine Music Society's classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest and consolation. MMS's performance will be dedicated to…
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s Tried and True concert March 18
Tried and True, Plus a Newer Crew Tanner Porter: Propellers in the Sun Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, “Haffner” NEW Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 4 Florence Price: Symphony No. 3 We welcome Hiroya Miura of Bates College to the podium to conduct our March concerts. MSO's Music Director, Rohan Smith, will not be conducting this concert as originally…