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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
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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:20260407T172550
CREATED:20230106T183835Z
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UID:12357-1679166000-1679173200@francocenter.org
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
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CREATED:20230104T191726Z
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UID:12348-1678633200-1678640400@francocenter.org
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:20260407T172550
CREATED:20230104T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T191537Z
UID:12344-1678563000-1678570200@francocenter.org
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
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CREATED:20230104T190533Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220825T185230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T185230Z
UID:11997-1670353200-1670360400@francocenter.org
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:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220728T192316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T192316Z
UID:11844-1670094000-1670101200@francocenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220728T191659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T191659Z
UID:11840-1670007600-1670014800@francocenter.org
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:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220726T191302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T191302Z
UID:11787-1667070000-1667077200@francocenter.org
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:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220927T164633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T164633Z
UID:12088-1664913600-1664919000@francocenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220727T203836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T203836Z
UID:11823-1663437600-1663448400@francocenter.org
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:20220820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220816T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T183552Z
UID:11950-1661004000-1661029200@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Private Event August 20\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Private event.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/private-event-august-20-2022/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220720T233840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T233840Z
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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-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220720T233715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T233715Z
UID:11758-1660244400-1660251600@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/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220802T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T164919Z
UID:11871-1659780000-1659785400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Advocates for World Peace on Aug. 6\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Masks are mandatory for this event per its organizers. \nParking for this event is in the mill parking lot. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Use the double red doors to Heritage Hall for this event. \nThe event will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nAGENDA FOR Aug. 6\, 2022 \n* Al Harvie welcomes everyone and then introduces the Mayor of Lewiston Carl Sheline. \n* Mayor Sheline gives the official welcome from the city of Lewiston. \n* Larry Gilbert speaks about his personal relationship with Dr. Bernard Lown and his work to dedicate the bridge.  Larry will show a short video of Dr. Lown speaking about war and children. \n* We will watch the 14-minute video of Dr. Lown and the Soviet Union doctors discussing nuclear war. \n* Dr. Doug Dransfield of PSR will speak of his organization’s relationship to Dr. Lown and its work to rid the world of nuclear weapons. \n* Ted Walworth MD\, who has experience working with Doctors Without Borders\, will reflect on the public role of physicians advocating for world peace. \n* Denny Dreher and Fred Brodeur will speak on behalf of Pax Christi Maine. \n* We will then join in song. \n* We will then proceed to the Peace Bridge where we will lay a wreath in Dr. Lown’s honor. \n* We will disperse. \nThe event is being organized by Maine Veterans for Peace\, Peace Action Maine\, and Physicians for Social Responsibility–Maine Cahpter. Sponsors include PeaceWorks of Brunswick\, Maine and Pax Christi Maine. \nFor more information\, contact Larry Gilbert Sr. at 207-632-7373 or email Doug Rawlings (Maine Veterans for Peace) at rawlings@maine.edu.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/advocates-for-world-peace-on-aug-6-2022/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
CREATED:20220720T113519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T113519Z
UID:11746-1658777400-1658784600@francocenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T172550
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:20260407T172550
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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