Events
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Noon Tunes concert Sept. 7 at Franco Center to feature Marc Mailhot
This event is open to everyone and is meant for the community of Franco-American and French-speaking families in the area to reconnect with each other and with their neighbors of diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Meals and stories will be shared, friends will be reunited, and memories will be made.
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MSO musicians & friends to perform at Franco Center Sept. 10
Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general, got together and decided to create a fundraiser for all the positive things the Franco Center brings to the community. The Orchestra Friends of the Franco Center fundraising concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10.
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Lewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak on local Franco American history Sept. 13
PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday, Sept. 13, local author Suzanne Roy will discuss the Franco American history on which she based her novels “The Enclave” and “The Legacy.” Admission is…
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Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A.,…
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Inspired Voices: Count on Me
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. Reception at…
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Don’t miss Davidson County Line at Franco Center Sept. 30
PHOTO CAPTION: Davidson County Line band will perform Sept. 30 at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 or www.francocenter.org/shows. The band performs a…
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Author Paul Dionne to speak about his books’ topic: Religious subordination Oct. 4
PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, local author Paul Dionne will discuss his books “The Priestess and the Pope” and “Madeleine’s Inquisition.” Both books have the theme that the religious…
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Runnin’ Down a Dream Tom Petty tribute band returning Oct. 7 to Franco Center
LEWISTON– The Franco Center has announced that Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will return to its stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. For over…
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Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A.,…
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James Taylor tribute artist coming October 13 to Franco Center
PHOTO CAPTION: Bill Griese will bring the sounds of his Sweet Baby James tribute music to the Franco Center Oct. 13. The venue is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Tickets…
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Baked Bean Supper Oct. 14
The Franco Center will host a baked bean supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in its Heritage Hall. Chef John Pulsifer has provided the menu which typically…
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DUO MUNDI GEORGE & GULI Piano Series Program Oct. 15
Concert artist and teacher George Sebastian Lopez will open the 2023-24 Piano Series season at the Franco Center in the afternoon Sunday, Oct. 15. The Franco Center’s Piano Series is unique in Maine, presenting programs each season by world-class artists and rising stars. George Lopez, has been a dynamic performer, sought-after pedagogue, and engaging lecturer for over 30 years. He is the Robert Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College.
Free – $20