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SUMMARY:Sights & Sounds of Christmas Dec. 18\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show will present a phenomenal holiday-themed event with a spectacular light show and music. \nSights & Sounds of Christmas at the Franco Center Dec. 18  \nLEWISTON— “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each year for our spectacular Christmas show\,” said Elaine Roop\, the nonprofit’s board president. “Our show has all the best sights and sounds of the season all rolled into one magical live production.”  \nWith a late afternoon show at 5:30 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 18\, the Franco Center’s beautiful Performance Hall stage will be the scene of holiday-themed performances\, music\, and a light show.   \nFranco Center Production Director Hodgkin described the overall emphasis on an old-fashioned homestyle Christmas. “If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit\, don’t miss this show\,” said Hodgkin.   \nDramatical Christmas readings and skits featuring Emily Boyd and Michelle Breton are planned. Musical performances will include Emma Encarnacion\, Jackie Preston\, Ross Cunningham\, Hodgkin\, and Theresa Cormier. The Dance Center students will perform scenes from The Nutcracker and Frozen 2.   \nThroughout the event several musical pieces will be accompanied by a holiday light show. A live radio show will be dramatized by CarlaRose Dubois\, David Hanright\, Randy Hunt\, and Bob LeBlanc. Several songs will be included for the audience to sing along with the performers. Great Falls Model Railroad club will have a display in Heritage Hall that patrons can view before the show and during intermission.  \nThe Franco Center will be brimming with Christmas decorations\, more than a dozen lit Christmas trees\, holiday lights and music\, throughout its building offering festive backdrops for selfies and family photos. “Make time for your loved ones this season and attend our spectacular Christmas show\,” said Roop.  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $15 to $30 for adults and $10 to $20 for children.  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $10-$30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows 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.   \nSupport for this Christmas event comes from Skelton Taintor & Abbott\, Norway Savings Bank\, Berman & Simmons\, Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \n5:30 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 18\, 2022 matinee show. \nAdvance: Adults $15-$25\nChildren $10-$15 \nDoor: Adults $20-$30\nChildren $15-$20 \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nPROGRAM: \nTHANK YOU TO THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE for their work on Sights & Sounds of Christmas:Melissa Hodgkin – Stage ManagerAllison Marston – Assistant Stage ManagerJake Hodgkin – Director and Lighting DesignerSarah Greaton – Lighting Designer Assistant and OperatorSue Chinnock – Spotlight OperatorJustin Dube – Sound DesignerJoanna Frost – Microphone ManagerSpencer Cramp – Stage CrewLarry Hodgkin – Stage CrewRick Osgood – Stage CrewStephen Moitozo III – Christmas lights computer operator \nPRE-SHOW IN HERITAGE HALL \nConcession/Bar\, Great Falls Model Railroad\, Selfie Station\, More!\nSights & Sounds of Christmas Part I\nWelcome to the Franco Center introduction by Elaine Roop\nChristmas reading by Emily Boyd and Michelle Breton\nChristmas Singalong for Audience\nDahoo Doris from “The Grinch” drama\nLight Show set to Music\n“What Child is This?” (First Noel Prelude) by Theresa Cormier\n“The Nutcracker” scene performed by The Dance Center students\n“Mary\, Did You Know?” by Emma Encarnacion on piano\n“The Ebenezer Effect” radio show skit by Randy Hunt\,\nCarlaRose Dubois\, Wes Pierson\, Elise Pierson\n“Love Came Down” by Jackie Preston\n“The Peace Carol” by Kathy Amsden and Karen Flynn\n“Belleau Wood” by Ross Cunningham\nINTERMISSION in Heritage Hall\nSights & Sounds of Christmas Part 2\nHoliday reading by Emily Boyd\nBalderdash Academy presents “Frank and Beans!\,” an original\nseries from On the Air! featuring CarlaRose Dubois\, David Hanright\, Randy Hunt\, and Bob LeBlanc\n“Into the Unknown” from “Frozen 2” performed by students from\nThe Dance Center\n“Hallelujah” sung by Jackie Preston with Jake Hodgkin on piano\n“O Holy Night” by Michelle Breton\nReading by Emily Boyd and Ross Cunningham\nHoliday song sung by Karen Flynn and Kathy Amsden\n“Where Are You Christmas?” by Theresa Cormier\nThank you from Show Director Jake Hodgkin\nFinal Light Show set to Music\nFinal Bows accompanied by singalong to\n“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”\nEND OF SHOW \n\n\n\nWarning: Strobe Lighting and Smoke & Haze in Use during this performance.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/christmas-lights-and-music-show-dec-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:Sights & Sounds of Christmas Dec. 17 and 18\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Our Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show will present a phenomenal holiday-themed event with a spectacular light show and music. \nSights & Sounds of Christmas at the Franco Center Dec. 17 and 18  \nLEWISTON— “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each year for our spectacular Christmas show\,” said Elaine Roop\, the nonprofit’s board president. “Our show has all the best sights and sounds of the season all rolled into one magical live production.”  \nWith an evening show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 17\, followed by a late afternoon show at 5:30 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 18\, the Franco Center’s beautiful Performance Hall stage will be the scene of holiday-themed performances\, music\, and a light show.   \nFranco Center Production Director Hodgkin described the overall emphasis on an old-fashioned homestyle Christmas. “If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit\, don’t miss this show\,” said Hodgkin.   \nDramatical Christmas readings and skits featuring Emily Boyd and Michelle Breton are planned. Musical performances will include Emma Encarnacion\, Jackie Preston\, Ross Cunningham\, Hodgkin\, and Theresa Cormier. The Dance Center students will perform scenes from The Nutcracker and Frozen 2.   \nThroughout the event several musical pieces will be accompanied by a holiday light show. A live radio show will be dramatized by CarlaRose Dubois\, David Hanright\, Randy Hunt\, and Bob LeBlanc. Several songs will be included for the audience to sing along with the performers. Great Falls Model Railroad club will have a display in Heritage Hall that patrons can view before the show and during intermission.  \nThe Franco Center will be brimming with Christmas decorations\, more than a dozen lit Christmas trees\, holiday lights and music\, throughout its building offering festive backdrops for selfies and family photos. “Make time for your loved ones this season and attend our spectacular Christmas show\,” said Roop.  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $15 to $30 for adults and $10 to $20 for children.  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $10-$30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows 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.   \nSupport for this Christmas event comes from Skelton Taintor & Abbott\, Norway Savings Bank\, Berman & Simmons\, Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \n7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 17\, 2022 show. \n5:30 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 18\, 2022 matinee show. \nAdvance: Adults $15-$25\nChildren $10-$15 \nDoor: Adults $20-$30\nChildren $15-$20 \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nPROGRAM: \nTHANK YOU TO THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE for their work on Sights & Sounds of Christmas:Melissa Hodgkin – Stage ManagerAllison Marston – Assistant Stage ManagerJake Hodgkin – Director and Lighting DesignerSarah Greaton – Lighting Designer Assistant and OperatorSue Chinnock – Spotlight OperatorJustin Dube – Sound DesignerJoanna Frost – Microphone ManagerSpencer Cramp – Stage CrewLarry Hodgkin – Stage CrewRick Osgood – Stage CrewStephen Moitozo III – Christmas lights computer operator \nPRE-SHOW IN HERITAGE HALL \nConcession/Bar\, Great Falls Model Railroad\, Selfie Station\, More!\nSights & Sounds of Christmas Part I\nWelcome to the Franco Center introduction by Elaine Roop\nChristmas reading by Emily Boyd and Michelle Breton\nChristmas Singalong for Audience\nDahoo Doris from “The Grinch” drama\nLight Show set to Music\n“What Child is This?” (First Noel Prelude) by Theresa Cormier\n“The Nutcracker” scene performed by The Dance Center students\n“Mary\, Did You Know?” by Emma Encarnacion on piano\n“The Ebenezer Effect” radio show skit by Randy Hunt\,\nCarlaRose Dubois\, Wes Pierson\, Elise Pierson\n“Love Came Down” by Jackie Preston\n“The Peace Carol” by Kathy Amsden and Karen Flynn\n“Belleau Wood” by Ross Cunningham\nINTERMISSION in Heritage Hall\nSights & Sounds of Christmas Part 2\nHoliday reading by Emily Boyd\nBalderdash Academy presents “Frank and Beans!\,” an original\nseries from On the Air! featuring CarlaRose Dubois\, David Hanright\, Randy Hunt\, and Bob LeBlanc\n“Into the Unknown” from “Frozen 2” performed by students from\nThe Dance Center\n“Hallelujah” sung by Jackie Preston with Jake Hodgkin on piano\n“O Holy Night” by Michelle Breton\nReading by Emily Boyd and Ross Cunningham\nHoliday song sung by Karen Flynn and Kathy Amsden\n“Where Are You Christmas?” by Theresa Cormier\nThank you from Show Director Jake Hodgkin\nFinal Light Show set to Music\nFinal Bows accompanied by singalong to\n“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”\nEND OF SHOW \n\n\nWarning: Strobe Lighting and Smoke & Haze in Use during this performance.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/christmas-lights-and-music-show-dec-17-and-18/
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SUMMARY:Don Campbell concert POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nDon Campbell Band Christmas Concert to be performed at the Franco Center Dec. 16  \nThe concert will be re-scheduled to April 15 as a Dance Party! Stay tuned! Call the box office at 207-689-2000 for questions.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/don-campbell-band-christmas-concert-on-dec-16-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T210000
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SUMMARY:Tom Petty tribute band to play at Franco on Nov. 19
DESCRIPTION: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.    \nThis 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 Steve Brown on keyboard and vocals. For over 40 years\, Tom Petty created timeless classics with the Heartbreakers\, Mudcrutch\, The Traveling Wilburys\, and released solo albums until his unfortunate death in 2017.   \nWhen five veteran musicians from Maine\, with local and national experience\, play Tom’s music together\, the feeling\, meaning\, and very soul of these songs are undeniable. Runnin’ Down A Dream was created to perform the music of Tom Petty with authentic renditions from every stage of his career. “Our show faithfully replicates the style and feel of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert\, allowing the audience to experience the music of this extraordinary artist\,” said Roger Howard.  \nMike Boucher started playing Tom Petty songs in his high school cover band. During the 1990s\, Boucher began to focus his talents on song writing and has continued to sing and play his music for audiences on the East and West coasts.   \nIn 2007\, Boucher called on Harry Coddington to lend his versatile guitar-playing talents to the alt-country band The Gaffers. Most recently\, Boucher has been performing around the Portland area with his roots rock band Jeezum Crow. Boucher is also the owner of Sonic Pictures\, a video production company based in Portland\, Maine.   \nCoddington started playing guitar shortly after seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 when he was six years old. Initially\, he was impressed by the bands of the 1960s and ‘70s such as Rolling Stones\, Creedence Clearwater Revival\, Cream\, The Hollies\, The Zombies\, The Eagles\, Jimi Hendrix\, Derek & The Dominos\, Allman Brothers. He also loved country and instrumental bands such as Johnny Cash\, The Ventures\, Willy Nelson\, The Hellecasters\,  Brad Paisley\, Ricky Skaggs\, Vince Gill\, The New Nashville Cats\, and Johnny Hiland.   \nCoddington won the Downeast Country Music Association’s first place “New Country Instrumentalist” for the year 2000. He’s played in many different bands starting in Florida and now in Maine. He has an affinity for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers\, which made dreaming up this band just feel natural.   \nRoger Howard started taking drum lessons at age 12 and joined his first garage band at 16. From there he went on to play in an assortment of bands in five states. His wide variety of musical styles include blues\, country\, alternative\, rock\, and rhythm and blues.     \nSince settling in Maine in the 1980s\, Howard has always been part of the Maine music scene. His stage experiences have taken him from local bars and clubs to private functions\, town fairs\, campgrounds\, festivals\, tour boats\, and just about anywhere he can set up a drum set. From early on\, Howard had his mind on the business aspect of the bands\, always willing to go out and meet club owners\, managers\, and booking agents.    \nPlaying in Runnin’ Down A Dream is the culmination of everything Howard has learned and experienced over many decades in his extensive musical career.       \nMarty Mclellan made his debut at a coffee house performing covers of Neil Young\, Grateful Dead\, Jim Croce and James Taylor at Hobart College in Geneva\, New York in 1982. Following that gig\, he was fortunate to hook up with a local musicians club and formed his first band\, Xtra Stok.   \nIn 1995\, Mclellan began to jam with local musician Ken Goodman in what would eventually become Blues Barn. The band acquired a new drummer and a new name. Dirty McCurdy marked Mclellan’s first real experience as a frontman. The band covered mostly rock and roll\, but also some original material while it continued to adhere to the blues standards it had established in the Blues Barn years.   \nSteve Brown’s music career began in the late 1970s when he joined the band White Water in Central Maine playing a beat-up old Wurlitzer electric piano. This led to a brief Holiday Inn tour with an Elvis Presley tribute show.    \nOver the years\, Brown became an in-demand keyboard player in the New England region. He was a member of some well-known bands including Ricky and the Giants\, Elmore Twist Band\, Gary Black and the Blues\, 43 North and the LA Harley Band. He has been a first-call keyboard fill-in for dozens more bands.    \nThese five musicians together on the Franco stage will perform the music of Tom Petty with authentic renditions from every stage of his career. Doors open an hour before showtime. A full cash bar will be available.   \nSupport for this concert comes from Androscoggin Bank\, Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest\, according to Franco Center staff.  \nDoors open an hour before the show. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of show and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org 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.   \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/tom-petty-tribute-band-to-play-at-franco-on-nov-19/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Floyd coming to Franco Oct. 8
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Floyd to perform at Franco Center Oct. 8  \nLEWISTON–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 Grover (bass).  They have performed together as a band for over four years\, playing to sold-out audiences all across New England and beyond.     \nDoors open an hour before the show. Cash bar available. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. Handicap access to the building is on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building.  \nTickets are $30 in advance and $35 at door day of show. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \n Thank you to our supporters! \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care \nMedia Sponsors: \nBennett Radio Group \nSun Journal \nTurner Publishing \nUncle Andy’s Digest \nEvent Sponsor: \nPlatz Associates
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/echoes-of-floyd-coming-to-franco-oct-8/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:BDF Musicians' Concert
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 40th Anniversary Season\, Bates Dance Festival presents the BDF Musicians’ Concert\, an evening of music from all over the world in the beautiful Franco Center (46 Cedar Street).\n\nTickets are Choose Your Own Price at $5 or $25. Get your tickets at the link below!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/musicians-concert-monday…\n\nThoughtful\, playful and profound music takes center stage when these extraordinary composers\, known for their collaborations with dancers\, perform a program of original and improvised works that blend musical styles from around the globe.\n\nThe evening features multi-instrumentalists Jesse Manno\, and Terrence Karn whose collective musical repertory spans Africa\, Asia and the Middle East; composers and pianists\, Peter Jones and Carl Landa; violin prodigy Rob Flax; and electronic musician Albert Mathias.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bdf-musicians-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T190000
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SUMMARY:The Mallett Brothers Band
DESCRIPTION:The Mallett Brothers Band\nFriday\, June 17\, 2022\n \nThe Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana\, country\, jam and roots rock\, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock\, classic country and psychedelic sounds.\nTexas Hill Country Explore Magazine calls them “New England’s wildly eclectic crew of genre rebels.” Bill Copeland Music News says “Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth\, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.”\n \nThe Mallett Brothers Band has performed at some of the country’s top venues and festivals\, including Portland\, Maine’s State Theatre; Austin\, Texas’s famed Continental Club; Alexandria\, Virginia’s Birchmere; New Hampshire’s Meadowbrook Pavilion; Nashville’s Bluebird; Denver’s Cervantes’; and Little Rock’s The Rev Room\, to name a few. A list of artists for whom the band has provided direct support would include The Turnpike Troubadours\, The Outlaws\, Blackberry Smoke\, Robert Earl Keen\, .38 Special\, Molly Hatchet\, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real\, and many more. Festival appearances include FloydFest (Virginia)\, Hop Jam (Vermont)\, Nateva (Maine)\, The New England Country Music Festival (New Hampshire)\, Eastbound Throwdown (New York)\, and many more.\nTHE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND INCLUDES:\nVocals\, Acoustic & Electric Guitar / Luke Mallett Vocals\, Acoustic & Electric Guitar / Will Mallett Vocals\, Electric Guitar & Dobro / Wally Bass / Nick Leen Vocals\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Guitar / Andrew Martelle Drums / Brian Higgins\nSponsor: Androscoggin Bank \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nShow Sponsor: Androscoggin Bank\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-mallett-brothers-band/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T193000
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SUMMARY:The Harp Twins
DESCRIPTION:The Harp Twins \n \n  \nHarp\, like you’ve never seen or heard before. \nCamille and Kennerly Kitt are American identical twin actresses and electric/acoustic harpists\, who compose\, arrange\, and perform as The Harp Twins. The Kitt sisters have released over 100 singles online\, as well as six physical cover albums. Both sisters hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance and graduated with highest honors at Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Although they were trained classically\, the Kitt twins’ true musical passion is arranging and performing contemporary music for harp duets. \nCamille and Kennerly’s radical Duet Harp Revolution is changing the world’s perception of the harp\, and the way harp is played – one song at a time. \nReserved Seating \nAdvance: $25 \nDoor: $30 \n \nSponsor: Dead River Company \nSponsor: Platz Associates \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-harp-twins/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T210000
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SUMMARY:MSO Conductors Galore
DESCRIPTION:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents “Conductors Galore” Saturday\, May 21\, 2022 at 7 p.m. Conductor Rohan Smith will partner with guest conductor Jinwook Park. The winner of MSO’s “Conductor of the Orchestra” event will make a special appearance. Marriage of Figaro Overture: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Pas de deux” from the Nutcracker\, Op. 71: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Storm\, for Orchestra: Colin Britt Symphony No. 5: Gustav Mahler \nTickets HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 21 • 7:00 p.m. \nGendron Franco Center\, LewistonOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________Reserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets:  207-846-5378 \nWith Dr. Mary Hunter\, Bowdoin Music Professor\, Emerita \n___________________________ \nOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________ \nReserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets: 207-846-5378 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mso-conductors-galore/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20220408T184138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T184138Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED MMS Elle Chante May 14 and 15
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nMaine Music Society presents Elle Chante / She Sings on Saturday\, May 14 and Sunday\, May 15. \nThis concert will feature a program of all-female composers\, from art songs to arrangements of popular tunes. The concert will open with the Medieval music of Hildegard von Bingen. The Chorale will also explore the modern madrigals of Emma Lou Diemer\, love songs of Elaine Hagenberg and gospel music of Rosephanye Powell. Finally\, Dr. Nickerson will lead the Chorale on a journey into the more contemporary world with the music of Carole King\, Joni Mitchell and others. \nSaturday\, May 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, May 15 at 3:00 pm\, 2022 at the Gendron Franco Center
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/11398/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20220510T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T183011Z
UID:11623-1652295600-1652302800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:May 11 Lewiston High School Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lewiston High School Concert \nWednesday\, May 11\, 2022 \nLeader: Erin Morrison \n7-9 p.m. \nFree admission
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/may-11-lewiston-high-school-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20220510T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T182703Z
UID:11620-1652209200-1652216400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:ELHS Spring Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Music Department of Edward Little High School Presents 2022 Spring Concert\nBand Conductor – William Buzza \nVocal Conductor– Sarah Brooks  \nAccompanist – Kathy Haley \n  \n7:00 pm May 10\, 2022 \nGendron Franco Center \nLewiston\, Maine \n  \nConcert Band \nThe Mandalorian Ludwig Göransson \narr. Paul Murtha            \n  \nLuisa Di Montfort Michal Bergson \nAudrianna Prentice – clarinet arr. Glover \n  \nLoch Lomond Frank Ticheli \n  \nFlamingo Road \nJazz Band \nMoanin’ Charles Mingus \nSamantha Hart – Bari Sax arr. Rivas \n  \nDo Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me Duke Ellington Leo Caron – Alto Sax arr. Mantooth \n  \nIt’s That Simple Erik Sherburne \narr. Turner \nConcert Choir \nThe Sally Gardens arr. Benjamin Britten \nThe Neverending Story arr. Alan Billingsly \nSolo/Duet: Angel Thompson and Carys Libby \n  \nTreble Choir \nSongs of a Disney Princess arr. Mac Huff \nFeatured singers: Tessa Hayashida\, Nora Condit\, Abi Seddon\, Emma Meserve and Afia Kavi \nAd Astra Jacob Narverud \nCrowded Table arr. Andrea Ramsey \nSolo: Alyssa Gallant and Violin: Annabeth Treadwell \n  \nChamber Choir \nChanges Audrey Snyder \nDanny Boy arr. Russell Robinson \nHow Can I Keep From Singing arr. Greg Gilpin \nSoloist: Annabeth Treadwell \nFermata Nowhere \nYou Can’t Hurry Love arr. Roger Emerson \nSoloist: Caelan McGuigan \nStand Up arr. Roger Emerson \nStitches arr. Brandy Kay Riha \nSoloist: Addy Avery \n  \nConcert\, Chamber and Treble Choirs \n  \nSisi ni moja    Jacob Narverud \nStand Together              Jim Papoulis
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/elhs-spring-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20220221T140613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T140613Z
UID:11291-1650135600-1650142800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Breakin' Strings at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nBreakin’ Strings\, Maine’s premiere bluegrass band\, will perform at the Franco Center Saturday\, April 16.\nTICKETS ONLINE or call the box office at 207-689-2000. \n Saturday\, Apr 16 – 7:00 PM  \nDoors and bar open at 6:00 PM  \nTickets: $12 each  \nPrices listed are advance ticket prices before fees.  \nFees will be added to each ticket at time of purchase.  \nMeet the band: \n\nCliff Gelina ​​​ Leader & Co-Founder of Breakin’ Strings\nCliff Gelina plays Mandolin mainly with Breakin’ Strings but you will catch him pick up the guitar and upright bass or dobro as well. Cliff is also a Lead Singer & Songwriter of the group.  Cliff has been playing music for over 20 years starting with The Gelina Family Bluegrass Band. Cliff also had a solo music career being signed on to (Tate Music Group) TMG Records in 2014.  When Cliff was 15 years old he Started Breakin’ Strings with Corey Bonnevie in 2004. ​\n \nCorey Bonnevie Lead Guitar & Co-Founder of Breakin’ Strings\nCorey Bonnevie is The Lead Guitar player for Breakin’ Strings as well as a lead singer and songwriter for the band. Corey will also be caught playing the upright bass and mandolin at times. Corey has a strong musical background as well. Harmony is a HUGE part of what Corey brings to the table. He was raised in NC with a family singing in a church choir. He also has several generations of his family that are well known in the Maine bluegrass scene.\n \nEd Howe Fiddle Player & LIVE Sound Man of Breakin’ Strings\nEd Howe is the Fiddle player for Breakin’ Strings as well as the Sound Engineer and Driver when doing major travel. Ed Howe is a world class fiddle player. He has traveled the world playing music. Ed has over 25 years of experience playing music professionally and running sound for live events. Ed Howe has been playing fiddle off and on with Breakin’ Strings Since 2006.\n \nHunter Webber Banjo Player of Breakin’ Strings\nHunter Webber is the Banjo Player of Breakin’ Strings. He has also been a huge part of the band for many years. Hunter has about 20 years experience playing the Banjo. Hunter is known to pick up the guitar on a few tunes as well. But when he plays Banjo\, hold on tight… He is the driving force of this band. Hunter started playing with Breakin’ Strings in 2006.\n \nBrian Durkin Bass Player of Breakin’ Strings\nBrian Durkin plays Bass for Breakin’ Strings. Brian is the Newest member of the band\, Joining in 2021. Brian brings a lot to the table. He is a seasoned musician who has toured all over the world as well. Brian is also a great Singer & Songwriter. When he picks up a guitar and starts playing country swing\, it feeling like you are hanging out in Austin\, TX.\n \n\nSponsor: Norway Savings Bank Sponsor: Hebert Construction\nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/breakin-strings-at-the-franco-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211229T214841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T214841Z
UID:11136-1648323000-1648328400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Maine Music Society
DESCRIPTION:Concert II – The Greatest Hits of the Past 400 Years\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 3/26/22 @ 7:30 pm\nSunday\, 3/27/22 @ 3:00 pm\nGendron Franco Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA musical voyage through history\n\nOur Classical Concert will feature some of the most beloved choral pieces of the past 400 years. Join us as we feature the music of Tallis\, Beethoven\, Mozart\, Haydn and many others. The MMS Chorale is ready to demonstrate that choral music is lively\, fun and exciting!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Co-Sponsor:
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211229T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T213625Z
UID:11131-1647716400-1647721800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Family Classics\n \nRohan Smith\, Conductor\n  \n Program: \nFrancis Scott Key & John Stafford Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner \nJessie Montgomery: Banner\n \nGeorge Frideric Handel: “Hornpipe” from Water Music\n \nFranz von Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture\n \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “II. Andante” from Piano Concerto No. 21\n \n— featuring Wayne du Maine\, Piano Soloist\nFranz Joseph Haydn: “II. Andante” from Trumpet Concerto \n— featuring Wayne du Maine\, Trumpet Soloist\nEdvard Grieg:  “Anitra’s Dance” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nJohn Phillip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever \n  \n \nPerformance Dates: \nMarch 19\, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. – Gendron Franco Center
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-3/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211221T185847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T185847Z
UID:11096-1642204800-1642291199@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:A New World\nRohan Smith\, Conductor\nProgram:\nNkeiru Okoye: Voices Shouting Out\n\nPhilip Carlsen: Rowing in Eden\n\nJohannes Brahms: “I. Allegro non troppo” from Violin Concerto\n\n— featuring Anne McKee\, Violinist\n— Anne is the winner of MSO’s 2020 Judith Elser Concerto Competition\nAntonín Dvořák:  Symphony No. 9 in E Minor\, Op. 95\, “From the New World”\n\nSaturday\, January 15\n \nFor tickets and more information\, please go to:
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211111T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T183241Z
UID:10907-1639767600-1639774800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:The Franco Winter Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Come and witness a grand spectacle of lights\, sound\, music\, and dance at The Franco Center’s first “Winter Extravaganza” fundraiser!\n  \nAll proceeds to this magical show benefit The Gendron Franco Center\, and our mission to not only preserve the beautiful St. Mary’s Church\, but to help bring the best in arts and entertainment to the Lewiston/Auburn area.\nThis event has something for everyone\, and is one you will not want to miss!\nTickets in advance-$25 for adults\, $15 for kids 12 & under\nTickets at the door-$30 for adults\, $20 for kids 12 and under
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-franco-winter-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211129T161155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T161155Z
UID:10989-1639267200-1639353599@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Maine Music Society: A Season of Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert\nSaturday\, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, December 12 at 3:00 pm\, 2021\nOur new director\, Dr. Rick Nickerson\, will usher in the season by celebrating time-held traditions while creating new ones. The program will include many familiar works and feature Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite #3 and Michael John Trotta’s Gloria. This family-friendly concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season.\n         Event Co-Sponsors: Austin Associates\, Cornerstone Wealth Planning\nConcert starts at 3:00pm\n \n \n\nPlease read the following before purchasing tickets as there have been several changes to our concert attendance policy.\n\nDue to the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant across the state and nation\, we are announcing new safety protocols for Maine Music Society events at the Franco Center.\n\nEffective immediately\, all MMS audience members\, staff\, volunteers and performers age 12 and over will be required to:\n\n1.  Provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19. \n\nAccepted proof of vaccination includes the original vaccination card\, a printed copy of the vaccination card\, or a digital photograph of the vaccination card. The final dose of the vaccine must have been administered 14 days prior to event start time.\n\nOR\n\nProvide printed proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time.\n\nAccepted proof of negative test includes a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time\, or a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. At home test results will not be accepted.\n\nChildren under 12 years of age do not have to show proof of vaccination against Covid- 19 or proof of negative Covid-19 test\, but they are required to wear a face mask while inside the Franco Center.\n\n2.  Wear a mask at all times while in the Franco Center.\n\nUnless being otherwise exempt from wearing a mask because of a disability\, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.\n\nWear a mask that covers your nose\, mouth\, and chin\, unless you have a written medical exemption.\n\nScarves\, neck gaiters\, or other loosely woven materials are not acceptable alternatives to wearing a mask.\n\nMasks are also required for all attendees over 2 years of age\, and are to be worn at all times while in the facilities.\n\n3. Current ticket holders or subscribers unable to comply with these safety protocols may opt to take advantage of free exchanges into other MMS concerts in the 2021-22 season\, donate the cost of your tickets\, or request a  full refund by calling MMS at 333-3386.\n\n\nThese policies for our collective health and safety will remain in effect until further notice and are subject to change.\n\nNovember 14\, 2021
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-a-season-of-celebration-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211129T160812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T160812Z
UID:10985-1639180800-1639267199@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Maine Music Society: A Season of Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert\nSaturday\, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, December 12 at 3:00 pm\, 2021\nOur new director\, Dr. Rick Nickerson\, will usher in the season by celebrating time-held traditions while creating new ones. The program will include many familiar works and feature Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite #3 and Michael John Trotta’s Gloria. This family-friendly concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season.\n         Event Co-Sponsors: Austin Associates\, Cornerstone Wealth Planning\nConcert starts at 7:30pm\n \n  \nPlease read the following before purchasing tickets as there have been several changes to our concert attendance policy. \nDue to the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant across the state and nation\, we are announcing new safety protocols for Maine Music Society events at the Franco Center. \nEffective immediately\, all MMS audience members\, staff\, volunteers and performers age 12 and over will be required to: \n1.  Provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.  \nAccepted proof of vaccination includes the original vaccination card\, a printed copy of the vaccination card\, or a digital photograph of the vaccination card. The final dose of the vaccine must have been administered 14 days prior to event start time. \nOR \nProvide printed proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. \nAccepted proof of negative test includes a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time\, or a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. At home test results will not be accepted. \nChildren under 12 years of age do not have to show proof of vaccination against Covid- 19 or proof of negative Covid-19 test\, but they are required to wear a face mask while inside the Franco Center. \n2.  Wear a mask at all times while in the Franco Center. \nUnless being otherwise exempt from wearing a mask because of a disability\, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. \nWear a mask that covers your nose\, mouth\, and chin\, unless you have a written medical exemption. \nScarves\, neck gaiters\, or other loosely woven materials are not acceptable alternatives to wearing a mask. \nMasks are also required for all attendees over 2 years of age\, and are to be worn at all times while in the facilities. \n3. Current ticket holders or subscribers unable to comply with these safety protocols may opt to take advantage of free exchanges into other MMS concerts in the 2021-22 season\, donate the cost of your tickets\, or request a  full refund by calling MMS at 333-3386.\n \nThese policies for our collective health and safety will remain in effect until further notice and are subject to change. \nNovember 14\, 2021
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-a-season-of-celebration-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211202T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T200623Z
UID:11015-1638903600-1638910800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Edward Little H.S. Music Department's Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:On December 7\, at 7:00pm come join the talented high school musicians from Edward Little for their winter concert event. With Band conductor-William Buzza\, Choir conductor-Sarah Brooks\, Accompanist-Kathy Haley\, and Student Teacher-Erin-Margaret Libby.\n\nMasks are required to attend this event.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/edward-little-h-s-music-departments-winter-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20211004T190938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T190938Z
UID:10845-1636142400-1636142400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:80s Night at The Franco!
DESCRIPTION:80s Night is back at The Franco featuring the band Clockwork!\n  \nClockwork is quickly becoming one of Maine’s hottest bands\, with their big sound\, big lights\, and high energy.\nLet them take you back in time with their 80s set on\nFriday\, November 5.\nEvent Sponsored by: Champoux Insurance Group \nTickets only $10\n \nDoors @ 7p\nMusic @ 8p\nFull Bar\nGreat atmosphere\nAdditional Sponsors: Norway Savings Bank; Platz Associates \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental \nMedia Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest; Bennett Radio Group; WIGY 105.5/95.7; WOXO 92.7/100.7 \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/80s-night-at-the-franco-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20210916T163036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T163036Z
UID:10768-1635015600-1635022800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra is back at The Gendron Franco Center!\nOctober 23\nJoin conductor Rohan Smith and the rest of The Midcoast Symphony for their much anticipated return to The Gendron Franco Center.\nFor more information\, or to purchase tickets please call: 207-846-5378 or click the link below.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20210824T195136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T195136Z
UID:10722-1632510000-1632517200@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Denny Breau Live at The Franco!
DESCRIPTION:Denny Breau live at the Franco\n  \n \n  \nDon’t miss native singer/songwriter and legendary guitarist Denny Breau perform live at the Gendron Franco Center.\nTickets $15\nDoors open at 6:00pm\nMusic at 7:00pm\nFull bar\nFree Parking\nGreat atmosphere\n\n  \nSponsored by: Mechanic Savings Bank; Hilton Garden Inn-Auburn Riverwatch \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental \nMedia Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/denny-breau-live-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20210824T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T194612Z
UID:10720-1631905200-1631916000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:The Christie Ray Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Christie Ray Trio Live at The Franco Center!\n  \n \n  \nCome and see local star\, Christie Ray perform songs from her newly released album\, “Night Life”.\nAlong with covers of groups such as\, The Eagles\, Fleetwood Mac\, The Rolling Stones\, and more.\nTickets only $15\nDoors at 6:00pm\nMusic at 7:00pm\nFull bar\nFree Parking\nGreat Atmosphere\n  \nEvent Sponsor: McCann Fabrication; Austin Associates \nAdditional Sponsors: Mechanic Savings Bank; Hilton Garden Inn-Auburn Riverwatch \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental \nMedia Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-christie-ray-trio/
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T210424
CREATED:20210824T184115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T184115Z
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SUMMARY:80’s Night at The Franco!
DESCRIPTION:80’s Night at The Franco!\nSeptember 3\, come out and dance the night away to some of your favorite hits from the 80’s.\n \nCLOCKWORK\, the premier up and coming local band brings their 80’s set to the Franco Center.\nBring your neon\, high tops\, and big hair.\n\nDoors open at 7:00pm\nMusic: 8:00pm-11:00pm\nTickets only $10.\nFree Parking.\nFull bar.\n  \nSponsored by: Mechanic Savings Bank; Hilton Garden Inn-Auburn Riverwatch \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental \nMedia Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/80s-night-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Dave Rowe and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join the legendary Dave Rowe on August 27 at 7:30pm. Along with Troy Bennett of the Squid Jiggers and special guest fiddler\, Edward Howe\n  \n \nDo not miss your last chance to see Dave Rowe before he casts off for a more “nomadic” lifestyle aboard his motor yacht\, “Stinkpot.” Dave will be heading out to sea in September to live abroad\, where he will spend winters in sunny Florida and summers cruising wherever the gigs take him. Dave is putting on one last event in his hometown to see and bid a fond farewell (at least for now) to his family\, friends\, and fans. You will not want to miss this opportunity!\nAdmission: $20\nDoors Open at 6:30pm\nFull Bar\nFree Parking\nGreat Music
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dave-rowe-and-friends/
CATEGORIES:Music
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