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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T190000
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SUMMARY:MSO Season Opener at the Franco Oct. 29
DESCRIPTION:Season Opener\nRohan Smith\, Conductor \nProgram: \nValerie Coleman: Seven O’Clock Shout \nDmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 \n— featuring Chiharu Naruse\, Pianist \nJohannes Brahms:  Symphony No. 4 \n  \nPerformance Dates: \nSaturday\, October 29\, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. – Gendron Franco Center \nTickets at https://www.midcoastsymphony.org/tickets/
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mso-season-opener-at-the-franco-oct-29/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T140000
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SUMMARY:COVID Still Sux Redux: The Musical Part 2.5 at the Franco Oct. 2
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON—Royal Family Productions returns to the Franco Center stage with its hilarious drama\, “COVID Still Sux Redux: The Musical Part 2.5” at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Oct. 2. Various ticket prices beginning at $20 can be found at their site RoyalFamilyProductions.org. This theatrical musical spoof of the pandemic is written by Chris Henry and Mark Falconer; choreographed by Emily Anne Davis\, and directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay. \nTICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covid-still-sux-redux-the-musical-part-2-5-at-the-franco-oct-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183922
CREATED:20220727T203836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T203836Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Voices 2022: We Will Rise! on Sept. 17
DESCRIPTION:Tri-County Mental Health Services presents an evening of hope and inspiration. Join us for music\, poetry\, dance\, artwork and compelling stories of hope and recovery. \nTickets are $25 each plus handling fee on EVENTBRITE. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/inspired-voices-2022-we-will-rise-on-sept-17/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183922
CREATED:20220720T233840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T233840Z
UID:11761-1660330800-1660338000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Acadia Academy presents Shrek Jr August 11 and 12
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\nTickets are $10 each. \nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/acadia-academy-presents-shrek-jr-august-11-and-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183922
CREATED:20220720T233715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T233715Z
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SUMMARY:Acadia Academy presents Shrek Jr August 11 and 12
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\nTickets are $10 each. \nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/acadia-academy-presents-shrek-jr-august-11-and-12/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183922
CREATED:20220613T154246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T154246Z
UID:11680-1656252000-1656257400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with a performance of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183922
CREATED:20220613T154021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T154021Z
UID:11678-1656183600-1656189000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with three performances of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 25 and 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformances will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday\, June 25\, and 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Each performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at www.francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220613T153823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T153823Z
UID:11675-1656165600-1656171000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with three performances of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 25 and 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformances will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday\, June 25\, and 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Each performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at www.francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220501T141559Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #4
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220501T140843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140843Z
UID:11600-1655035200-1655049600@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #3
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220501T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140559Z
UID:11597-1654966800-1654981200@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #2
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220501T140253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140253Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #1
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-recital-2022/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220119T171643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T171643Z
UID:11165-1653159600-1653166800@francocenter.org
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:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220408T184138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T184138Z
UID:11398-1652556600-1652563800@francocenter.org
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:20220507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20220131T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T181547Z
UID:11206-1651950000-1651957200@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:May 7 Palaver Strings: Welcome Here
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 7\, 2022\, Palaver Strings will present “Welcome Here” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gendron Franco Center. Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings presents Welcome Here\, a touring production celebrating Maine’s cultural diversity\, resilience\, and stewardship. This multidisciplinary performance features guest artists of Congolese\, Puerto Rican\, and Wabankai heritage with storytelling directed by Sherri Mitchell and co-presented by the Abbe Museum\, Immigrant Welcome Center of Greater Portland\, and Indigo Arts Alliance\, Welcome Here explores themes of Motherland\, mother tongue\, and mother love\, interweaving stories of our relationship with the natural world\, our cultural and linguistic traditions\, and our dreams for the future generation of our grandchildren.  \nSaturday\, May 7 – 7:00 PM  \nDoors open at 6:00 PM  \nTickets: Adults – $15 each ~ Stu/Sen – $10 each  \nPrices listed are advance ticket prices before fees. Fees will be added to each ticket at time of purchase. \nTickets available at this link. Click here.\nIn addition to these live performances\, the concert will be filmed and made available online in the months following.    Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland\, ME\, whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership\, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences\, addressing social justice issues\, and amplifying underrepresented voices through classical music. Each year\, Palaver presents over 40 live performances featuring diverse musical programming\, cross-genre projects\, and community collaborations. Equally committed to education\, Palaver offers music instruction to over 325 students per year through the Palaver Music Center in Portland\, ME.  Sponsor: DaVinci’s Eatery \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nShow sponsor: DaVinci’s Eatery\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/may-7-palaver-strings-welcome-here/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
CREATED:20211026T142206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T142206Z
UID:10880-1638489600-1638662399@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:A Nutcracker Christmas: Presented by the Dance Center
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center is happy to announce a live performance of ‘A Nutcracker Christmas’ at the spectacular Gendron Franco Center \nThe Gendron Franco Center on \nFriday\, December 3rd at 7:00PM \nSaturday\, December 4th at 1:00PM \nSaturday\, December 4th at 7:00PM \nTickets will go on sale November 1st \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/a-nutcracker-christmas-presented-by-the-dance-center/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T200000
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SUMMARY:Masquerade! Featuring SPRQ Burlesque Dancers\, Nettie Loops & the Ragtime Rebellion!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Masquerade event is a full costume ball!\nGrizzly Ben Dover will be MC’ing this event – \nThe Ragtime Rebellion will be playing some of their covers and classics before\, during and following our SPRQ Burlesque Dancers Finale. Nettie Loops will be joining the Finale line-up for some of her famous Flow\, Circus and Burlesque choreographies as well! This is a MUST ATTEND event of the season! \nPrizes for Costume \nVIP Gift Bags \nMusic\, Dancing and Mingling \nFor more information\, and to purchase tickets\, click the link below.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/masquerade-featuring-sprq-burlesque-dancers-nettie-loops-the-ragtime-rebellion/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTSTAMP:20260429T183923
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Dave's Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 14 7:30pm-9:00pm \nFriday October 15 7:30pm-9:00pm​ \n  \nRated N  for “Naughty”  \nAn Evening at Dave’s Sauna tells the tale of just one evening back in 1980 at the infamous Dave’s Sauna in South Paris\, Maine. \n​Where hippies\, rednecks\, bikers\, townies\, swingers\,\nand all kinds would come for a sauna (and maybe more!) \nBased off of true accounts of the little sauna\n​back in its hay day. \n\n \nFeaturing 15 all original\, toe-tapping\,\n​sing-a-long\, songs from\nRagtime Johnny including…\n\nI’m Just a Jewish Refugee\nJust Cuz We’re from Maine\, Don’t Mean We Can’t Swing \nI Swear He’s My Nephew\nCocaine’s a Wonderful Drug\nTrailer Park Woman\nI Got Beer Behind the Counter\nMassHole in ME\nAsk Me Why\, I Say Why Not \nMo Barrel’s of Money\, ‘Mo Problems \nN is for Naughty\nI’m a Rooster\, You’re a Dove \nIt’s Not EZ in the Shadow of a God\nOh Nancy\nSometimes It’s Good to be King\nWhen I Die\, Bury Me In My Cut Off Blue Jeans\n\nFor tickets and more information go to: DAVE’S SAUNA
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/an-evening-at-daves-sauna/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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