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SUMMARY:6th annual HIGH 95 awards and celebration
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 6th Annual HIGH 95 AWARDS at THE FRANCO CENTER\, Lewiston\, Maine. SUNDAY\, JANUARY 28TH\, 2024\,\n\n2pm Doors // 2:30pm Speakers\,\n4pm Awards // 5pmish Celebration –\n$15 in advance\, $20 at the door. www.high95.com\n\n\n\nExcited to gather in celebration for what we’ve accomplished this past year as we look forward to better days ahead in 2024.\n\nIt’s been a pivot year for many including ourselves. Thank you for everything you do.\n\n\n\nhttps://mailchi.mp/de077dda1511/high95awards
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/6th-annual-high-95-awards-and-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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SUMMARY:MSO's Song and Dance Music from Around the World at Franco Center Jan. 20
DESCRIPTION:Song and Dance Music from Around the World\nRohan Smith\, Conductor \nProgram: \nAlberto Ginastera: Danza final (Malambo) from Danza Estancia \nAstor Piazzolla: Libertango \nJosé Moncayo: Huapango \nAaron Copland: songs from Old American Songs \n— featuring Philip Lima\, Baritone \nJohann Strauss\, Jr.: Thunder and Lightning Polka \nGustav Mahler: Three Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Boy’s Magic Horn) \n— featuring Philip Lima\, Baritone \nLeonard Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story \nConcerts – Midcoast Symphony Orchestra:\n  \nPerformances: \nSaturday\, January 20\, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. – Franco Center in Lewiston\nConcert length approximately 2 hours including intermission
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/msos-song-and-dance-music-from-around-the-world-at-franco-center-jan-20/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society concert Dec. 9\, 10
DESCRIPTION:Concert II\nA Season of Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 09\n7:00 pm \nSunday December 10\n2:00 pm \nIn his third season as Artistic Director\, Dr. Richard Nickerson and the Maine Music Society chorale will usher in the holiday season with this family friendly concert. Celebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. \nThis program will include many familiar works as well as the annual sing-a-long. It promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration\, and magic of the holiday season. \n\n\n\n  \nTickets – Maine Music Society
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-concert-dec-9-10/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T210000
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SUMMARY:'The Nutcracker' 2023
DESCRIPTION:“A Nutcracker Christmas” 2023\n\n\nMini Nutcracker Thursday\, November 30th at 6:00 PM\nThe Dance Center Tickets\n\nFriday\, December 1st at 7:00 PM\, Show 1\nhttps://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla\n\nSaturday\, December 2nd at 1:00 PM\, Show 2\nhttps://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla\n\nSaturday\, December 2nd at 7:00 PM\, Show 3\nhttps://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla\nTickets are sold by The Dance Center. See above links.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-nutcracker-2023/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T210000
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Blends at the Franco Center Nov. 4
DESCRIPTION:Concert I\nBattle of the Blends XXVIII\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 4\n7:00 pm \nWith MMS’s own Artistic Director\, Dr. Richard Nickerson\, as emcee\, this perpetual audience favorite will feature six spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz\, barbershop\, rock’n’roll\, spiritual and Renaissance vocal music. \nJoin us for this ever-popular a cappella experience with something for all ages and music preferences. \nTICKETS CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nSeason Events – Maine Music Society
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/battle-of-the-blends-at-the-franco-center-nov-4/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T190000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra's 'Soulful Expressions' concert Oct. 28
DESCRIPTION:Due to the tragedy affecting the community\, the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will not be performing Saturday\, Oct. 28 at the Franco Center. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe.\nAn important letter from the MSO President:\nDear MSO supporters – \nThis has truly been a week like no other we have ever experienced in Maine. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lewiston community and especially those families who have been impacted by the senseless violence on Wednesday night. \nAs you can imagine\, the board of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra have had some difficult conversations\, and have had to make some difficult decisions. \nThe MSO board met yesterday evening and discussed how best to proceed with Leonard Bernstein’s vision of making more music in the face of violence\, and yet making sure that our top priority is the safety of our musician family and our audiences. Given all that has happened over the past few days\, we have determined that it would be in everyone’s best interest to cancel our concert at the Franco Center on Saturday night. \nTicket holders for that concert (including subscribers) have several options for how to proceed and will receive an email with more information shortly. \nAt this time\, the Board has not yet made a decision about Sunday’s show at Orion. As you know\, the suspect is still at large\, so we have to wait and hope for some closure on this horrific episode before much longer. We expect to make a decision about the disposition of the Sunday matinee performance by 5pm on Saturday. \nShould you have any questions about our plans\, please feel free to call the MSO office at (207) 315-1712 or email info@midcoastsymphony.org. \nIn the meantime\, stay safe. Hug your loved ones even tighter than I know you already do. We will be making music again soon\, hopefully as soon as Sunday. \nMusically yours\, \nTim Kenlan\, MSO Board President \nSoulful Expressions\nRohan Smith\, Conductor \nProgram: \nWilliam Grant Still: Aspiration: Lento\, con risoluzione (from Symphony No.1) \nLudwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 \n— featuring Anastasia Antonacos\, pianist \nDimitri Shostakovich:  Symphony No. 5 \nConcerts – Midcoast Symphony Orchestra: \nPerformances: \nSaturday\, October 28\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – Franco Center in Lewiston \nConcert length approximately 2 hours including intermission. \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestras-soulful-expressions-concert-oct-28/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T180000
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SUMMARY:Inspired Voices: Count on Me
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Voices is a magical evening of performances where we celebrate the spirit and strength of those who struggle with the effects of mental illness\, substance misuse and developmental challenges. \nReception at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Get your tickets today at https://IV2023.eventbrite.com \nPerformers share their talents\, tell their stories and move our audience to believe in the ability of the human spirit. Tri-County Mental Health Services hosts this annual event to showcase our clients as they strive and succeed in the face of extraordinary challenge. Since its debut performance in 2006\, Inspired Voices seeks to end the stigma associated with mental illness\, substance misuse and intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\nEach year brings new and powerful stories of the obstacles faced by those we serve and the inspiring ways those challenges are overcome. The proceeds of this joyful and stigma-busting event go to support the needs of TCMHS clients and their families.\n\nWatch Inspired Voices on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nM1lq_KxJQ0\n\nCome join us for this years’ Inspired Voices as we travel through an extraordinary journey of hope\, healing and recovery!\n\nEmail Leslie Ogilvie for more information.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/inspired-voices-count-on-me/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T210000
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert with Motor Booty June 10
DESCRIPTION:Classical Night Fever\n  \nMSO will team up with Motor Booty Affair\, Maine’s own 70s disco/funk tribute band. You’ll leave this show with a big smile on your face and a new appreciation for this great era of popular music\, where dance music and the symphony collide to create something special. \nThese special concerts are not part of MSO’s 2022-23 Classical Season. \n  \nPerformance Dates: \nSaturday\, June 10 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – Riverfront-Franco Center \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-concert-with-motor-booty-june-10/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T210000
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SUMMARY:The Dance Center Student Recitals Day Two June 3
DESCRIPTION:Recital Information: \nThe Dance Center’s Recital will be held at The Franco Center in Lewiston. \nFriday\, June 2nd\, 2023 & Sunday\, June 3rd\, 2023 \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, May 3rd. Children 2 and under sitting on the lap will be free. \nTickets for children (3 and up )\, students\, adults\, and seniors will be $16\, no tiered pricing. As well as a $3 convenience fee to cover the cost of The Franco’s Restoration Fee and the Ticketing Software Fees. \nFor handicap seating please call\, 207-346-7738 \nFirst time at The Franco Center? Watch this Instructional Video so you can easily know where to go! \nThe Dance Center 2023 Student Performance \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 3\, 2023     10:00 am \nTicket Link Show 2 \nSHOW # 3          Saturday June 3\, 2023      3:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 3 \nAll Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nFor more information\, visit The Dance Center’s website at: Welcome to The Dance Center – The Dance Center (thedancecenterla.com)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-dance-center-student-recitals-day-two-june-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T210000
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SUMMARY:The Dance Center Student Recitals
DESCRIPTION:Recital Information: \nThe Dance Center’s Recital will be held at The Franco Center in Lewiston. \nFriday\, June 2nd\, 2023 & Sunday\, June 3rd\, 2023 \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, May 3rd. Children 2 and under sitting on the lap will be free. \nTickets for children (3 and up )\, students\, adults\, and seniors will be $16\, no tiered pricing. As well as a $3 convenience fee to cover the cost of The Franco’s Restoration Fee and the Ticketing Software Fees. \nFor handicap seating please call\, 207-346-7738 \nFirst time at The Franco Center? Watch this Instructional Video so you can easily know where to go! \nThe Dance Center 2023 Student Performance \nSHOW # 1          Friday June 2\, 2023     6:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 1 \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 3\, 2023     10:00 am \nTicket Link Show 2 \nSHOW # 3          Saturday June 3\, 2023      3:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 3 \nAll Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nFor more information\, visit The Dance Center’s website at: Welcome to The Dance Center – The Dance Center (thedancecenterla.com)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-dance-center-student-recitals/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T210000
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert May 20
DESCRIPTION:French Impressions\n\nHiroya Miura\, Guest Conductor \nProgram: \nLili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps \nJean-Philippe Rameau: Les Indes Galantes\, Suite No. 1 \nMaurice Ravel:  La Valse \nModest Mussorgsky/orch. Maurice Ravel: Pictures at Exhibition \n  \nPerformance Dates: \nSaturday\, May 20\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – Riverfront-Franco Center \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-concert-may-20/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T170000
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society’s Sunday concert: Broadway Meets Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 14\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\nThis Maine Music Society Pops Concert will be a collection of music from movie musicals. Join MMS as they take you through decades of music theater and celebrate a true American art form. This concert will be filled with memories and promises something for everyone! \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-societys-sunday-concert-broadway-meets-hollywood/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society’s Broadway Meets Hollywood concert
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 13\, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, May 14\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\nThis Maine Music Society Pops Concert will be a collection of music from movie musicals. Join MMS as they take you through decades of music theater and celebrate a true American art form. This concert will be filled with memories and promises something for everyone! \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-societys-broadway-meets-hollywood-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20230405T174832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T174832Z
UID:12610-1682186400-1682200800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Maine’s Got Talent at the Franco Center April 22
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEight incredible musical acts compete for cash prizes in this dynamic live competition and 9th annual fundraiser\, featuring three celebrity judges\, glitz\, glam\, laughs and a whole lot of music. \nPre-show reception 6pm – Live music\, cash bar\, hor d’oeuvres \nShow 7pm – Live performances \nAll proceeds benefit Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services and LA Hearing Center \nTICKETS \nMaine’s Got Talent is a dynamic musical competition featuring 8 performing artists competing for cash prizes. 50% of the vote comes from the audience and the other 50% from celebrity judges: Tom Doucette\, former MGT performer; Joe Philippon\, Lewiston Police Dept.; Celeste\, WBLM’s Morning Show. The host for the evening is Molly McGill. \nThe Maine’s Got Talent  fundraising event\, is open to all performing artists who live or work in Maine\, including out-of-state students attending Maine schools. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three acts the night of the event.  The prizes are as follows:  First Place:  $750.00\, Second Place:  $500.00\, Third Place:  $250.00. All proceeds from Maine’s Got Talent  benefit Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services and LA Hearing Center. \nThis Year’s Performers are:\nAnna Van\nAshley Gurney\nEmily and the Zealous\nHolly McCauley\nJessi and the Cruisers\nKitty and  JT\nMahogany Walton\nUnique Unknown \nVisit Sandcastle at this LINK
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maines-got-talent-at-the-franco-center-april-22/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20230106T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T183835Z
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s Tried and True concert March 18
DESCRIPTION:Tried and True\, Plus a Newer Crew\nTanner Porter: Propellers in the Sun \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major\, K. 385\, “Haffner” \nNEW  Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso\, Op. 6\, No. 4 \nFlorence Price: Symphony No. 3 \nWe welcome Hiroya Miura of Bates College to the podium to conduct our March concerts. MSO’s Music Director\, Rohan Smith\, will not be conducting this concert as originally planned because of family responsibilities. Miura was already slated as guest conductor for our May concerts. We are sure you will enjoy his musical take on this program.Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins by Bach\, featuring violinists Eva Gruesser and Rohan Smith\, was scheduled for the March program\, but it has been postponed to a future date. The MSO will perform the lively Concerto Grosso by Corelli instead. \nFor complete info and tickets: https://www.midcoastsymphony.org/concerts/iii-march-2023/ \nSaturday\, March 18\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. \n \nRead about the music: CLICK HERE \nConcert length: about 2 hours with intermission \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \nPROGRAM NOTE: Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins by Johannes S. Bach\, featuring violinists Eva Gruesser and Rohan Smith\, was originally planned for this concert.  Its performance has been postponed to a future date.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestras-tried-and-true-concert-march-18/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society Remembrance and Hope Sunday concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 12\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\n \nMaine Music Society’s classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First\, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century\, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest and consolation. MMS’s performance will be dedicated to the memory of the victims of Covid-19. \nAfter intermission\, MMS will perform the Sunrise Mass of Norwegian composer\, Ola Gjeilo. This beautiful 4-movement work will be performed in celebration of recovery and hope and days ahead. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-remembrance-and-hope-sunday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20230104T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T191537Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society Remembrance & Hope Concert
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 11\, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, March 12\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\n \nMaine Music Society’s classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First\, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century\, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest and consolation. MMS’s performance will be dedicated to the memory of the victims of Covid-19. \nAfter intermission\, MMS will perform the Sunrise Mass of Norwegian composer\, Ola Gjeilo. This beautiful 4-movement work will be performed in celebration of recovery and hope and days ahead. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-remembrance-hope-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20230104T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T190533Z
UID:12340-1673722800-1673730000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra January 14
DESCRIPTION:Favorite Music for All Ages\n \nRohan Smith\, Conductor \nProgram: \nHector Berlioz: Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust \nGeorge Kleinsinger: Tubby the Tuba \n— featuring Douglas Ertman\, Tubist\, and Denise Shannon\, Narrator \nArturo Marquez: Danzon No. 2 \nMorton Gould\, arranger: Yankee Doodle \n— featuring Joel Preston\, “Conduct the Orchestra” Winner \nEdvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor\, Allegro molto moderato \n— featuring Mesa Schubeck\, Pianist\, 2022 Judith Elser Concerto Competition Winner \nNicolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol \nSaturday\, January 14\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m.  \nwith Intermission Entertainment by Young Fiddlers Beck Welling and Owen Kennedy \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \nMSO is offering a limited number of FREE tickets for adults accompanying children: one per family on a first come\, first served basis\, starting January 7. Youth tickets (under 18) are always free. See complete information here.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-january-14/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T184408Z
UID:11828-1671044400-1671049800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Christmas concert performed by community band Dec. 14
DESCRIPTION:The Auburn Community Band will perform Christmas music at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, Dec. 14\, 2022\, at the Franco Center. Admission is free. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/christmas-concert-performed-by-community-band-dec-14/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T185624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T185624Z
UID:11833-1670770800-1670778000@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:MMS to present annual holiday concert Dec. 11
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Music Society will present its annual holiday concert on the Franco Center stage at 3 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 11. \nUsher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert \nCelebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. The program will include many familiar works. This concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season. \nTicket information will be added when it becomes available.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mms-to-present-annual-holiday-concert-dec-11/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T185334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T185334Z
UID:11831-1670700600-1670707800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:MMS to present annual holiday concert Dec. 10\, 11
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Music Society will present its annual holiday concert on the Franco Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 10\, and 3 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 11. \nUsher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert \nCelebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. The program will include many familiar works. This concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season. \nTicket information will be added when it becomes available.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mms-to-present-annual-holiday-concert-dec-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T183406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T183406Z
UID:11826-1670612400-1670621400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Burlesque SPRQling FINALE of the 2022 Season Dec. 9
DESCRIPTION:SPRQ Burlesque Chair & Fitness will present its SPRQtacular on the Heritage Hall stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday\, Dec. 9. \nA SPRQling FINALE of the 2022 Season for the SPRQ Burlesque Dancers!\nGuest Performers\, Live Band\, Cash Bar\nThis is a DON’T MISS EVENT!\nTickets available for this 21+ event NOW! CLICK HERE\n\nDoors will open one hour before the show. Ticket information will be added here when available. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot. The building is handicapped accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/burlesque-sprqtacular-dec-9/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220825T185230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T185230Z
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SUMMARY:ELHS Band Holiday Concert Dec. 6\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Edward Little High School Band Holiday Concert \nTuesday\, December 6 \n7 to 9 p.m. \nAt the Franco Center.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/elhs-band-holiday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T192316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T192316Z
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SUMMARY:Last performance of The Nutcracker at the Franco today Dec. 3
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center will present its last performance of The Nutcracker this year at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 3. \nFor tickets and more information\, CLICK HERE. \nTickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. \nQuestions should be directed to The Dance Center or visit their website at www.thedancecenterla.com. Thanks and enjoy!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/last-performance-of-the-nutcracker-at-the-franco-today-dec-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T192054Z
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SUMMARY:Two performances of The Nutcracker at the Franco today Dec. 3
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center will present two live performances of The Nutcracker at the Franco Center today: \n1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 3 \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION \n  \nTickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. \nQuestions should be directed to The Dance Center or visit their website at www.thedancecenterla.com. Thanks and enjoy!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/two-performances-of-the-nutcracker-at-the-franco-today-dec-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T191659Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker at the Franco Center on Dec. 2 and 3
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center will present its live performances of The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Friday\, Dec. 2; at 1 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 3; and at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 3. \nTickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. \nQuestions should be directed to The Dance Center or visit their website at www.thedancecenterla.com. Thanks and enjoy!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-nutcracker-at-the-franco-center-on-dec-2-and-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220728T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T190839Z
UID:11835-1669888800-1669924800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Nutcracker Homeschool Show and The Mini Nutcracker Show events on Dec. 1
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center will present two shows on Thursday\, Dec. 1: A Nutcracker Christmas Homeschool Show at 10 a.m. and The Mini Nutcracker at 6 p.m. for all of its Intro to Dance and Intro to Technique dance classes\, ages two through six. \nAt the Franco Center \n46 Cedar St. \nLewiston\, ME \nGET YOUR TICKETS TO THE MINI NUTCRACKER BY CLICKING HERE \n***The Mini Nutcracker is a student recital and not The Dance Center’s “A Nutcracker Christmas.” These are two separate productions with two separate ticket purchases needed in order to attend. \nGET YOUR TICKETS TO A NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS HOMESCHOOL SHOW BY CLICKING HERE \nDirect your questions to The Dance Center or visit their website for more information at www.thedancecenterla.com. Enjoy!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-mini-nutcracker-on-dec-1-features-ages-two-through-six/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220726T193545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T193545Z
UID:11790-1667676600-1667683800@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:MMS bringing Battle of the Blends to Franco stage Nov. 5
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 5 at 7:30 pm \nCelebration of a cappella singing brought to you by some of our favorite groups. \nPerformed at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St\, Lewiston \nMore information will be added as it becomes available.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mms-bringing-battle-of-the-blends-to-franco-stage-nov-5/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220726T191302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T191302Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153356
CREATED:20220927T164633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T164633Z
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SUMMARY:Gubernatorial Debate Oct. 4
DESCRIPTION:Here is a link to the Sun Journal’s coverage and live broadcast of the debate:\nWatch tonight’s Maine gubernatorial debate at 8 p.m. – Lewiston Sun Journal \nYour Vote 2022 Gubernatorial Debate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaine Public wrote: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWe’re writing with an important update regarding Tuesday’s Gubernatorial Debate hosted by Maine Public\, the Portland Press Herald\, and the Sun Journal. We have made the decision to make this a closed event to ensure an equitable debate environment. All audience tickets to this event are cancelled. \n  \nWe appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter. The debate will be broadcast live Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. on Maine Public Television\, Maine Public Radio\, and MainePublic.org. The debate will be rebroadcast on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. on Maine Public Radio\, 4:00 p.m. on Maine Public Television\, and available any time at MainePublic.org/YourVote. \n  \nThis decision was just made\, and we wanted to alert you as soon as possible. Again\, we appreciate your understanding and hope you have an opportunity to tune in. \n  \nVery best\, \n  \nCory Morrissey \nMaine Public
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/gubernatorial-debate-at-the-franco-oct-4/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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