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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20211221T185847Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T210000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20211129T161155Z
CREATED:20211129T161155Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20211129T160812Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20211004T190938Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T210000
DTSTAMP:20210916T163036Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T210000
DTSTAMP:20210824T195136Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T230000
DTSTAMP:20210824T184115Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T213000
DTSTAMP:20210824T182049Z
CREATED:20210824T182049Z
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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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