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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/
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SUMMARY:BDF Musicians' Concert
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 40th Anniversary Season\, Bates Dance Festival presents the BDF Musicians’ Concert\, an evening of music from all over the world in the beautiful Franco Center (46 Cedar Street).\n\nTickets are Choose Your Own Price at $5 or $25. Get your tickets at the link below!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/musicians-concert-monday…\n\nThoughtful\, playful and profound music takes center stage when these extraordinary composers\, known for their collaborations with dancers\, perform a program of original and improvised works that blend musical styles from around the globe.\n\nThe evening features multi-instrumentalists Jesse Manno\, and Terrence Karn whose collective musical repertory spans Africa\, Asia and the Middle East; composers and pianists\, Peter Jones and Carl Landa; violin prodigy Rob Flax; and electronic musician Albert Mathias.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bdf-musicians-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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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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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/
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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.
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SUMMARY:MSO Conductors Galore
DESCRIPTION:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents “Conductors Galore” Saturday\, May 21\, 2022 at 7 p.m. Conductor Rohan Smith will partner with guest conductor Jinwook Park. The winner of MSO’s “Conductor of the Orchestra” event will make a special appearance. Marriage of Figaro Overture: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Pas de deux” from the Nutcracker\, Op. 71: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Storm\, for Orchestra: Colin Britt Symphony No. 5: Gustav Mahler \nTickets HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 21 • 7:00 p.m. \nGendron Franco Center\, LewistonOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________Reserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets:  207-846-5378 \nWith Dr. Mary Hunter\, Bowdoin Music Professor\, Emerita \n___________________________ \nOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________ \nReserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets: 207-846-5378 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mso-conductors-galore/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
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SUMMARY:May 11 Lewiston High School Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lewiston High School Concert \nWednesday\, May 11\, 2022 \nLeader: Erin Morrison \n7-9 p.m. \nFree admission
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/may-11-lewiston-high-school-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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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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