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SUMMARY:Line Dance Lessons at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday\, Feb. 14\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. $5 donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It’s a great workout if you’re looking for exercise\, too. \nNo need to register. Just drop in! Bring your friends.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-center-4/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Dancers bringing Quest of the Golden Veils to Franco Center Feb. 10
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers will bring a theatrical dance performance featuring the art of belly dancing to the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 10. Dancers in the group are Shuruq\, Adair\, Sephira\, Anahita\, Imari\, Asisa\, and Bilqees. Tickets for their fundraising performance (to benefit the Franco Center) range from $15 to $30 and can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Chad Cummings photo.     \nA Mediterranean theatrical dance performance\, featuring the art of belly dancing coming to Franco Center Feb. 10   \nLEWISTON—A Mystical Journey of the Magic Lantern and the Quest of the Golden Veils\, A Theatrical Dance Performance by Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers is coming to the Franco Center for a fundraising performance to benefit the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 10.     \n“Don’t miss one of the most mesmerizing and colorful family events in New England\, brought to life with enchanting dancing by Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers and live music by Tribal Moon.  Let us bring you along on a journey to mystical places across the beautiful Mediterranean Sea\, full of shimmies\, sparkles\, and smiles!” said Imari\, spokesperson for the dance group. The dancers use their stage names in public.  \nImari & the Sahara Desert Dancers have committed 22 years to sharing the beautiful art of belly dancing with nursing homes and hospitals throughout Maine on a volunteer basis. The dancers spend their summers entertaining at family festivals\, nursing homes\, and charity events region-wide.   \n“I am very proud to say that we have raised thousands of dollars for local charities such as the CMMC Unrestricted Annual Fund\, Salvation Army\, The United Way\, Odd Fellows Nursing Home\, St. Mary’s Hospital Breast Health Program and Make-A-Wish® Maine.  I am blessed with a truly beautiful and amazing group of women who are my sisters in dance\,” said Imari.  “The women who make up my dance troupe vary in age\, each balancing professional and family lives\, and together we have formed an undeniably strong bond in striving to make a positive difference in our community\, and beyond.  We simply enjoy sharing our love for our dance with our audiences and we cannot wait to light up the stage with our upcoming show at the beautiful Franco Center!  Please join us!”  \nLearn more about the group at www.imaribellydancing.com.  \nDoors open at noon. Tickets can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or call 207-689-2000. Ticket purchases can also be made online at www.francocenter.org/shows.     \nTier 1  Adults        $25 advance – $30 door   \n          Students    $20 advance – $25 door   \nTier 2  Adults        $20 advance – $25 door   \n           Students    $15 advance – $20 door   \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot across the street. Handicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building.   \nBOX OFFICE TICKETS on sale now! \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; media sponsors are Bennett Radio Group; Sun Journal; Turner Publishing; and Uncle Andy’s Digest.Show sponsors are: Androscoggin Bank and DaVinci’s Eatery.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dancers-bringing-quest-of-the-golden-veils-to-franco-center-feb-10/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meetup
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, Feb. 8\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nAll who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee\, tea\, or snack! \nThe group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great time. \nThe meet-ups are held every other Thursday morning at the Franco Center. Park in the mill lot across the street on Oxford Street and use the double orange Heritage Hall doors. \nFor more information about the French club\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063 or Joanne Ducharme at 207-713-8324.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-french-conversation-meetup/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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SUMMARY:Line Dance Lessons at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. $5 donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It’s a great workout if you’re looking for exercise\, too. \nNo need to register. Just drop in! Bring your friends.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-center-3/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Maine comedy show coming to Franco Center Feb. 3
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Comedians Ian Stuart and James Theberge will bring their Welcome to Maine comedy show featuring Maine themes and topics to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 3. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Submitted photo.  \nWelcome to Maine comedy show at Franco Center Feb. 3  \nLEWISTON—The Welcome to Maine comedy show will be coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 3. Maine-based comedians Ian Stuart and James Theberge began filming the Welcome to Maine series in late 2020. As part of the comedy show\, Ian portrays Mark and James portrays Troy\, fictional Mainers. They were joined by Cousin Luke\, portrayed by comedian Paul Hunt in late 2021. Aiming to be both funny and informative\, Welcome to Maine blends a mix of updated traditional Maine humor with historical facts and a whole bunch of “yuhts.”   \nThis comedy show is inspired by traditional Maine humorists such as Bert and I\, and Tim Sample but are far from the now-classic comedians.  Welcome to Maine is brutally honest and unassuming. They are not shy to share some of the bold truths that are common elements of daily Maine living.      \nThe troupe’s material features well-known Maine themes and topics which include Allen’s Coffee Brandy\, weed stores\, and Marden’s. Mark is the straight man of the team with a standard reply\, Yuht\, Oh yuht\, or Ooooh yuht\, as Troy and Cousin Luke set up all the material. The trio produced a comedy album which includes skits reminiscent of an Adam Sandler album.  \nVisit the Welcome to Maine Facebook page for videos of this comedy act at https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToMaineShow or on their website at https://www.welcometomaineshow.com/  \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door the day of the show. Cash bar and doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows or by phone at 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.      \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nBUY ONLINE TICKETS HERE \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Thank you to our show sponsors Berman & Simmons and Lawn Guard!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/welcome-to-maine-comedy-show-coming-to-franco-center-feb-3/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Line Dance Lessons at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 31\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. $5 suggested donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It’s a great workout if you’re looking for exercise\, too. \nNo need to register. Just drop in! Bring your friends.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-center-2/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T213000
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SUMMARY:Elton\, Billy Joel tribute performance at Franco Center Jan. 26
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Joe Boucher\, pianist and vocalist for Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy\, will be performing at the Franco Center with the tribute band at 7 p.m. Friday\, Jan. 26. Tickets available at 207-689-2000 or www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Submitted photo.  \nElton and Billy Joel tribute performance coming to Franco Center Jan. 26  \nLEWISTON–Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday\, Jan. 26\, at the Franco Center. The concert is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. Rarely have these songs been heard performed live in this way as Elton and Billy have only on a few occasions performed with orchestras\, according to the band.   \nMembers of the band include Joe Boucher (piano\, lead vocals)\, Christopher Eastburn (bass guitar\, vocals)\, Gary Backstrom (guitar\, vocals)\, Steve Hodgkin (drums)\, Matt Kennedy (saxophone)\, and Nick Pires (audio engineer). At times the band is joined by musicians playing violins\, viola\, and cello; and a female vocalist.  \nJoseph Boucher grew up in the quaint seaside village of Biddeford\, Maine.  He is a singer and songwriter who has fronted the power pop band Frotus Caper.  They recorded and released four critically acclaimed albums. He has worked as a studio session musician\, playing piano and arranging pop\, rock and folk songs for many artists.  \nBoucher is an on-air host and producer at Maine Public Classical Radio.  For 16 seasons he was the concert manager for The Portland Symphony Orchestra.  Prior to that\, he spent seven years touring internationally as stage manager. For more information visit www.pianomenmusic.com  \nChris Eastburn is an arranger\, orchestrator and award-winning composer. His music has been performed to acclaim from New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Commissions include a ballet score for Island Moving Co. called “Newport Stories\,” a string orchestra and chorus score for the theatre production “Moses Brown and the Voyage of the Slave Ship Sally” and a score for Caitlin Corbett Dance Co. called “Tom’s Wealth.”  \nEastburn’s string quartet/vocal quartet score “Consent to Gravity” choreographed by Daniel McCusker was hailed as “one of the most successful new musical works for dance I’ve heard in ages” by Debra Cash\, dance critic for NPR’s Here and Now. His arrangement and orchestration of “Jazzy Old St. Nick\, a hip swing version of a Christmas favorite” is now available from the Hal Leonard choral music catalog. Learn more about his music at www.eastburnmusic.com  \nGary Backstrom has been playing for the last 20 years touring the country with his award-winning jam band Jiggle the Handle and as the Gary Backstrom Band. He has opened for such acts as Little Feat\, Spin Doctors\, Rat Dog\, The Samples\, South Side Johnny\, The Allman Brothers\, Warren Haynes\, and Blues Traveler. He has shared the stage with Dereck Trucks\, AOD\, and members of Todd Rundgren’s Band. Check out more details at www.garybackstrom.com  \nSteve Hodgkin had an active schedule as a working drummer in a variety of rock bands before making a switch to singer/songwriter in 2000 when he fronted Portland-based original rock band The Reedlings. Hodgkin returned to the drums in 2004 to perform and record with Joe Boucher in Frotus Caper and has been working with Boucher ever since.  \nNick Pires was an active member of both the jazz and concert bands in high school while also gigging frequently in the local music scene. After graduating\, Pires put his musical aspirations aside to attend Full Sail University in pursuit of a career as a live sound engineer. Despite not playing for several years\, he continued to maintain an interest in music and networking with musicians through his work in concert production and eventually found his way back to the drums.  \nMatt Kennedy spent the last 30-plus years as a professional saxophonist starting in his hometown of Denver\, Colorado and later as a fixture in the blues and roots scenes of Portland\, Oregon\, Vermont\, New Hampshire\, Baltimore\, MD\, and Washington DC before settling in Portland\, Maine. Over the years\, he has backed a wide range of artists\, including Terry Adams (NRBQ)\, Daniel Johnston\, John Popper (Blues Traveler)\, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson\, and Peter Tork (The Monkees). He is currently an active freelance saxophonist in Portland\, Maine and is a member of the soul/funk band Mamas Boomshack (www.mamasboomshack.com).  \nPiano Men music videos can be viewed at https://www.theirsongs.com/piano-men  \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows or by phone at 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.    \nTickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of show.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Show sponsors are Champoux Insurance and Maine Community Bank. \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/elton-billy-joel-tribute-performance-at-franco-center-jan-26/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Line Dance Lessons at Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays\, Jan. 24\, and 31\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. $5 suggested donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It’s a great workout if you’re looking for exercise\, too. \nNo need to register. Just drop in! Bring your friends. \nFebruary dates to be determined.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-at-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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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:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T193000
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SUMMARY:Lewiston High School Winter Concert rescheduled to Jan. 18
DESCRIPTION:The Lewiston High School Choir Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Thursday\, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. \nDirector: Moll Brown \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/lewiston-high-school-winter-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T110000
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SUMMARY:Line Dance Lessons at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays\, Jan. 17\, 24\, and 31\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. $5 suggested donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It’s a great workout if you’re looking for exercise\, too. \nNo need to register. Just drop in! Bring your friends.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T213000
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SUMMARY:SPRQ Burlesque at the Franco Center Jan. 13\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Jan. 13\, 2024 \nStay tuned for more information! Last year their event at the Franco Center was from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with the doors and cash bar opening an hour before the show. It was a 21+ event\, too. \nSPRQ Burlesque sold their own tickets last year but as soon as we get a link to the ticket site we will share here! \nSPRQ Burlesque Facebook Page. \nSPRQ Burlesque studio: 14 Highland Spring Rd\, Lewiston\, ME\, United States\, Maine \nSPRQ Burlesque email: kelligilzow@gmail.com \nVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcptF-NfVZ461pv0ZwpYcDA \nWebsite:  SPRQBurlesqueFitness.com \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/sprq-burlesque-at-the-franco-center-jan-13-2024/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T170000
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SUMMARY:Love for Lewiston
DESCRIPTION:Love for Lewiston \n\nA special concert to benefit the two local venues affected by the tragic events of Oct. 25 will be held 5-10:30 p.m. on Saturday\, Jan. 6\, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Both Schemengees and Just-In-Time Recreation suffered losses of lives and business closures as a result of the tragedy. While operating and facility expenses continue to grow\, revenues came to a halt\, and little if any of the funds raised so far have actually reached these businesses that served the community for years. \nThe concert/dance will also give the owners of the two businesses\, family\, employees\, and circle of friends a well-deserved opportunity to let their collective hair down\, relax and enjoy a fun time with loved ones. \n\nAlong with the Franco Center donating the venue\, these Lewiston/Auburn-based musicians have donated their time: \nSmith Collaboration\nGoff Hill Rundown\nContinental Shakedown\nRunnin’ Down a Dream\nJumpin’ Willys\nRon Bergeron\nBonnie Edwards\nDenny Breau & Arlo West \nAcoustic Sunshine\n\nJustin Dube of Dube Media will livestream the event over Facebook\, including a QR code where people can donate from anywhere. The Franco Center will provide a cash bar and concessions for the duration of the event. Advance tickets are $15 and are available at francocenter.org\, by phone at 207-689-2000 or in person at the box office.\n \nJanuary 6\, 2024 \n5:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nHeritage Hall \nPrices include fees: \nAdvance  $15 \nDoor  $20 \nBUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE \nor call 207-689-2000.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/love-for-lewiston/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
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SUMMARY:Just Us special holiday reunion concert
DESCRIPTION:Photo caption\, from left: Doris Surette\, Melissa St. Pierre\, Jackie Asselin\, Nel Meservier\, Rose Fredricks\, Norm LaPlante\, Sue Caron\, Lorraine Giasson\, Debbie Robitaille. \nLEWISTON—The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting to bring a special holiday reunion concert to the Franco Center at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 17. This concert is a fundraiser for the Franco Center. Nel Meservier\, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group\, said\, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like the audience to have fun.”  \nJust Us\, organized in 1999\, was the first musical group to perform at the Franco Center in the summer of 2000. The Franco Center had taken over ownership of the former St. Mary’s Church building in June 2000. The Just Us group has performed hundreds of concerts in the Lewiston-Auburn\, Portland and August areas. Several of their concerts were fundraisers for various veterans organizations.  \nThe group has included 20 members at times\, from musical families representing three generations. This reunion concert will feature Doris Surette\, Melissa St. Pierre\, Jackie Asselin\, Nel Meservier\, Rose Fredricks\, Norm LaPlante\, Sue Caron\, Lorraine Giasson\, and Debbie Robitaille.  \nTicket prices include fees: Advance  $20 and Door  $25.  \nDoors and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday\, at www.francocenter.org\, and 207-689-2000.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. It is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Parking is in the mill lot across the street.  \nLINK TO SCROLL THROUGH ALL SHOWS AND BUY TICKETS: CLICK HERE \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THIS CONCERT. \nProgram: \nMary’s Boy Child — Ensemble \nThe Bells of St. Mary’s — Ensemble \nOh What a Beautiful City — Ensemble \nMerry Christmas Darling — Lorraine Giasson \nChristmas Rock Medley — Melissa St. Pierre \nHeard the Bells on Christmas Day — Rose Fredericks \nSanta Looked a lot like Daddy — Jackie Asselin \nSilver Bells — Sue Caron \nLittle Toy Trains — Women \nRazzle Dazzle Christmas — Doris Surette \nChristmas Hallelujah — Ensemble \nSanta Claus is Back in Town — Debbie Robitaille \nChristmas Song — Sue Caron \nAll I Want for Christmas is You — Melissa St. Pierre \nTeacher’s Merry Christmas — Lorraine & Sue \nWhat are you Doing New Year’s? — Debbie Robitaille \nGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen — Norm LaPlante \nThere’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays — Lorraine Giasson \nPretty Paper\, Pretty Ribbons — Doris Surette \n‘Til the Season Comes ‘Round Again — Rose Fredericks \nReindeer Boogie — Doris Surette \nO Holy Night — Melissa St. Pierre \nChristmas Blue — Nel & Group \nAngels We Have Heard on High — Ensemble \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Show sponsor: Ouellette & Associates
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/just-us-special-holiday-reunion-concert/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
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SUMMARY:Sights and Sounds of a homestyle Christmas back at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON–Following the success of last year’s premiere of Sights and Sounds of Christmas\, the fundraising event returns “bigger and better than ever” to the Franco Center on Dec. 15 and 16 with three separate performances\, according to show producer\, Jake Hodgkin. Dozens of performers will sing\, dance\, act\, and produce an energetic and vibrant festive Christmas show complete with an immersive light show. “The light show will produce a snow effect in several scenes and also a visual look at what it would be like to travel in Santa’s sleigh.”  \nWith an evening show at 7 p.m. Friday\, Dec. 15\, followed by a matinee show at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 16\, the Franco Center’s beautiful Performance Hall stage will be the scene of holiday-themed performances\, music\, and a light show.  “This Christmas show is an event for the whole family\, where memories can be made\,” said Franco Center Board President Elaine Roop.  \n“The matinee’s light show and projections will not have the full effect due to the fact that the Franco Center’s Performance Hall cannot be darkened during the day\,” Hodgkin said. “The overall emphasis is to give the feeling of an old-fashioned homestyle Christmas. If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit\, don’t miss this show.”  \nTickets for the Franco Center’s Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show range from $7 to $25. Tickets can be purchased online at BOX OFFICE TICKETS or by phone at 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.    \nAdvance Evening shows \nTier 1  Adults $20 – Kids/Students  $15 \nTier 2  Adults $15 – Kids/Students   $10 \nDoor Evening Shows \nTier 1 Adults $25 – Kids/Students $20 \nTier 2 Adults $20 – Kids/Students $15 \nAdvance Matinee \nTier 1 Adults $15 – Kids/Students $10 \nTier 2 Adults $10 – Kids/Students $7 \nDoor Matinee \nTier 1 Adults $20 – Kids/Students $15 \nTier 2 Adults $15 – Kids/Students $12 \n  \nDoors\, concessions\, and cash bar open an hour before the show\, and during intermission.  \nStay tuned for the program agenda. \nWarning: Strobe Lighting and Smoke & Haze in Use during this performance.  \nThank you to Berman & Simmons and Skelton Taintor & Abbott for sponsoring this show! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/sights-and-sounds-of-a-homestyle-christmas-back-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20230822T190740Z
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SUMMARY:Auburn Community Band annual Christmas concert Dec. 13 at Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:The Auburn Community Band will perform Christmas music at the Franco Center. Admission is free. Parking is available in the mill lot. \nHoliday Concert Details \nFranco Center\, Cedar Street \nLewiston\, MaineDecember 13\, 2023 \n7:00 pm – 8:15 p.m.  Free! \nFree parking located across the street \n*** In the holiday spirit\, donations are typically requested to benefit a local non-profit organization. \nThe building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/auburn-community-band-annual-christmas-concert-dec-13-at-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20230725T143842Z
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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:20231207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20230725T135714Z
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SUMMARY:Don and Cindy Roy featured musical artists at Franco Center's Noon Tunes Dec. 7
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Noon Tunes La Rencontre series will feature Don and Cindy Roy in a noontime holiday concert Thursday\, Dec. 7\, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and concert. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Franco Center photo.  \nNoon Tunes holiday concert to feature Don and Cindy Roy Dec. 7 at Franco Center  \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center presents its special holiday Noon Tunes live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday\, Dec. 7. Doors and cash bar open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artists Don and Cindy Roy.  \nDiverse cultures\, performing arts\, and languages come together during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally\, in Franco culture\, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument in order to entertain at such gatherings — and so\, accordingly\, the Franco Center invites local musicians to provide live music for its guests.  \nThe menu includes tourtiere (meat pie)\, vegetables\, roll\, and dessert.   \nDon and Cindy Roy are known for their Franco American traditional music and have performed across the country together for over 40 years\, Don on fiddle and Cindy on piano with step dancing.  Don was introduced to the fiddle at the age of 15 by his uncle Lou Mathieu\, a noted fiddler within Franco American circles\, and soon he was winning fiddle contests throughout Maine and beyond. In 2018\, Don and Cindy were honored to receive a National Heritage Fellowship Award from the National Endowment for the Arts.  \nTickets are $17 and include the meal and entertainment. All seats are reserved. Tickets must be purchased by noon Monday\, Dec. 4\, so we can plan the number of meals to prepare. Tickets will not be sold at the door.  \nCall the box office at 207-689-2000 or visit between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Purchase online at www.francocenter.org/shows.  \nLa Rencontre series is sponsored by FACE Foundation\, TV5 Monde\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston.   \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is in the Oxford Street mill lot. Handicap access in on the Lincoln St. Side of the building. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/don-and-cindy-roy-featured-musical-artists-at-franco-centers-noon-tunes-dec-7/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20231103T121414Z
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SUMMARY:Camp of Christmas Rock at the Franco Center Dec. 3
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: 2 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 3. \nCost: $10 to $20 Pay-What-You-Can \nBUY TICKETS HERE\n \nLEWISTON–Students from the Great Falls Academy of Modern Music will perform in a holiday-themed concert at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 3\, at the Franco Center. “Camp of Rock has been an amazing summer opportunity for kids to rock out in the Lewiston-Auburn area since 2007. But this year\, for the first time ever\, Camp of Rock has branched out and tried something new\,” said Brian Gagnon\, director of GFAMM. “Come see Camp of CHRISTMAS Rock play some of your favorite holiday rock tunes.” \nGagnon went on to say that his young students “have met only four times to learn as many festive\, holiday rock songs as they can\, and because of their energy and enthusiasm\, they’ve learned a set of five songs. Come listen to them rock the beautiful Franco Center.” \nThe students will perform songs that include “Merry Christmas Baby” by Bruce Springsteen\, “Christmas Time All Over Again” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers\, “Please Come Home for Christmas” by The Eagles\, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses\, and “Christmas Eve Sarajevo” by Trans Siberian Orchestra. \nThis holiday-themed concert\, performed by Lewiston-Auburn youth\, is open to the public. The 2 p.m. concert will begin with solo performances by the students of GFAMM. Doors and concessions open at 1 p.m. \nTickets range from $10 to $20 in a pay-what-you-can method so that more community members can attend and show their support for both the students of GFAMM and the Franco Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows\, at 207-689-2000\, or in person at the Franco Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible via an elevator on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/camp-of-christmas-rock-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20230717T112001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T112001Z
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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:20231118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
CREATED:20231024T170721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T170721Z
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SUMMARY:Baked Bean Supper Nov. 18
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host a baked bean supper from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday\, Nov. 18 in its Heritage Hall. \nChef John Pulsifer has provided the menu which typically includes \n• Beans\n• Cole Slaw\n• Hot Dogs\n• Brown Bread or Fresh Baked Biscuits\n• Coffee\, Tea\, Lemonade\n• Fresh Baked Homemade Desserts \nThe Franco Center provides access to Franco-American traditions such as meetups for conversational French speakers\, La Rencontre luncheons with entertainment\, concerts by Franco-American performers\, and food such as bean suppers and tourtière pies. \nTickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12-and-under. \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS \nScroll through other events at the Franco Center here: EVENTS.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/baked-bean-supper-nov-18/
CATEGORIES:Bean Supper
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
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SUMMARY:Elvis tribute concert Nov. 17 at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: The Franco Center will host an Elvis tribute concert featuring well-known local Robert Washington at 7 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 17. Washington has won the “Elvis Impersonator World Championship” title. He will also perform a few James Brown tunes. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Submitted photo. \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center will host an Elvis tribute concert featuring Robert Washington at 7 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 17. Facebook fans of World Champion Elvis Impersonator\, Robert Washington\, who is sometimes known as The Black Elvis\, say that Washington is “the best Elvis Impersonator on the planet.”  \nWashington is the first black man to win the “Elvis Impersonator World Championship” title\, and he did it in the heart of the South: Memphis\, Tennessee. Winning that title was a historic event for Washington and other black Elvis impersonators. The championship was won in Elvis’s hometown\, “where a black man with a voice like a 747 engine beat out 100 other white contenders\, some who had $30\,000 worth of plastic surgery to look like Elvis\,” according to the fan page.  But not Washington; he is the real deal. He will also perform a few James Brown tunes.\n \nTickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of show.  \nTickets can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or call 207-689-2000. Ticket purchases can also be made online at BOX OFFICE TICKETS.\n \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert is at 7 p.m. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot across the street. Handicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building.  \nFans have posted videos of Robert Washington performing as both Elvis and James Brown\, such as this one https://youtu.be/cMdAuRMd65Q by Stéphan Beauregard.  \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Show sponsor is Platz Associates.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/elvis-tribute-concert-nov-17-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T210000
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SUMMARY:Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest featuring Kelly MacFarland
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON-AUBURN – 105.5 WIGY presents the final night of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Saturday\, Nov. 11 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature a variety of stand-ups\, headlined by nationally touring comedian\, Kelly MacFarland.Comic\, improviser\, and actress\, MacFarland has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing\, Comedy Central\, The View\, and The Today Show. In 2019\, she performed for a packed TD Garden at Comics Come Home\, a fundraiser for the Cam Neely Foundation which helps cancer patients and their families.In the corporate arena\, MacFarland has worked with the American Heart Association\, Blue Cross Blue Shield\, and the Pittsburgh Women in Business Conference. She has also entertained U.S. troops overseas and recorded two albums available on all major streaming platforms.The night will also include a stand-up showcase and The Tightest Five finals.The show is for ages 18-and-older. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They may be purchased at FrancoCenter.org. The Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston.Bricks & Bridges has partnered with Lewiston-based Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and will collect supply and monetary donations at each show to benefit the shelter\, which promotes a safe and humane life for all animals.For more information about the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest\, visit bricksandbridges.me\, call 207-513-0742\, or e-mail maineeventcomedy@gmail.com. \n  \n  \n  \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194634
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bricks-bridges-comedy-fest-featuring-kelly-macfarland/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T034452
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SUMMARY:Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest featuring Rodney Norman
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON-AUBURN – 105.5 WIGY presents night three of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Friday\, Nov. 10 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature a variety of stand-ups\, headlined by comedian\, philosopher\, and joy sparker Rodney Norman.The Purveyor of Positivity won the 2008 Rhode Island Comedy Festival\, was featured in the Boston Comedy Festival\, and has recorded multiple Dry Bar Comedy specials.Rodney’s social media followers and feedback are measured in the millions. His catchphrases including “Have a Super Awesome Day”\, “Go Be Weird”\, and “Enjoy Your Stupid Life” are proudly repeated and displayed by his ever-growing fanbase. Rodney is more than an entertainer\, he is an experience.The night will also feature a stand-up showcase and The Tightest Five semifinals.The show is for ages 18-and-older. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They may be purchased at FrancoCenter.org. The Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston.Bricks & Bridges has partnered with Lewiston-based Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and will collect supply and monetary donations at each show to benefit the shelter\, which promotes a safe and humane life for all animals.For more information about the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest\, visit bricksandbridges.me\, call 207-513-0742\, or e-mail maineeventcomedy@gmail.com. \n\n  \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=194634
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bricks-bridges-comedy-fest-featuring-rodney-norman/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T210000
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SUMMARY:Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest featuring The Tightest Five
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON-AUBURN – 105.5 WIGY presents night two of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Thursday\, Nov. 9 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature the preliminary round of the Tightest Five contest and special guest comedians.Any stand-up comedian will tell you they have a tight five minutes\, but who has The Tightest Five?Twelve of New England’s rising comedy stars will deliver their best five-minute set in hopes of advancing to the semifinals. An opening and closing comedian will bookend the show.The semifinal round will take place on Friday\, Nov. 10\, and the finals on Saturday\, Nov. 11.The winner will receive a televised stand-up set on The Nite Show with Danny Cashman\, a weekly half-hour late-night talk show that airs Saturday nights throughout Maine. The show is based on the formats made famous by Johnny Carson\, David Letterman\, and Conan O’Brien.The show is for ages 18-and-older. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They may be purchased at FrancoCenter.org. The Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston.Bricks & Bridges has partnered with Lewiston-based Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and will collect supply and monetary donations at each show to benefit the shelter\, which promotes a safe and humane life for all animals.For more information about the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest\, visit bricksandbridges.me\, call 207-513-0742\, or e-mail maineeventcomedy@gmail.com.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bricks-bridges-comedy-fest-featuring-the-tightest-five/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T110000
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SUMMARY:Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 8 \nGreat exercise! \nMeet new people! \nCome with friends! \n$5 suggested donation at door \nCotton Eye Joe\, The Macarena\, Stayin’ Alive\, Y.M.C.A.\, September\, Wobble\, Electric Slide\, Cupid Shuffle\, and other dances! \nOther dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: \nNov. 15\, Dec. 20.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-with-jake-in-the-morning-5/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T160000
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SUMMARY:Fiddle-icious afternoon concert now Nov. 5 at Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: The toe-tapping music of Maine’s largest fiddle orchestra will be heard in an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Nov. 5\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Special guests include Erica Brown and Matt Shipman; and Rossby\, Elsie and Oliver Arnott. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. Submitted photo.  \nFiddle-icious afternoon concert postponed until Nov. 5 at the Franco Center  \nLEWISTON–The Franco Center will present the trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Nov. 5. The decision to delay the concert by one week came about due to the tragic shootings that have deeply affected the community. \nFiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music\, dances\, and songs passed down from Scottish\, Irish\, Quebecois\, and Acadian ancestors.   \nThe members of Fiddle-icious are part of a larger fellowship that strives to bring joy and purpose to all who participate—all while keeping the musical tradition alive and thriving. The orchestra is directed by master fiddler Don Roy and accompanied by Cindy Roy on piano.  \nSpecial guests for this concert include Matt and Erica Brown Shipman\, and the sibling act of Rossby\, Elsie\, and Oliver Arnott.  \nThe audience will hear fiddles\, guitars\, flutes\, banjos\, tin whistles\, accordions\, cellos\, violas\, mandolins\, harps\, stand-up bass and other instruments. The orchestra’s music is scored for beginner to advanced players\, creating a full\, rich sound.  \nRoy and his wife\, Cindy grew up in French-Canadian families where music was an integral part of their lives. Fiddle-icious grew out of their desire to share their knowledge with others\, foster community through music and keep their musical heritage alive.  \nIn a social media post\, Fiddle-icious stated that the 2023 season is: “Our first concert series since 2019 and we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces!”  \nTo learn more about the group\, view the 2009 documentary short\, “Fiddle-icious – Community of Music\,” produced by the Salt Institute\, by logging on to www.fiddleicious.com.  \nTickets can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or call 207-689-2000. Ticket purchases can also be made online at www.francocenter.org/shows.   \nBOX OFFICE TICKETS. \nTickets in advance:  \nTier 1 at $25 and Tier 2 at $20.  \nTickets at the door:  \nTier 1 at $30 and Tier 2 at $25.  \nDoors and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Concert is at 2 p.m. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston.   \n“Taste the Music” Volume 17\, the 2023 Music Series by Fiddle-icious music CDs will be available for purchase at the concert.   \nAlthough the shelter-in-place order has been lifted in most areas\, we have decided to postpone the Sunday\, Oct 29 performance of Fiddle-icious to the following Sunday\, November 5. \nPatrons who have purchased tickets may still use their tickets for the new date.  If you are unable to attend on November 5\, you may either request a gift certificate to be used towards another Franco Center performance\, request a refund\, or request that it be re-assigned as a donation to the Franco Center.  Requests to change the tickets to another event\, for a gift certificate or for a refund need to be made by Thursday\, November 2. \nYou can reach Susan at 207-689-2000 or by email at boxoffice@francocenter.org or reach out to Penny at 207-514-7477 or pdrumm@francocenter.org \nHandicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building. Parking is in the mill lot across the street. Additional parking\, should the mill lot be full\, is in the city-owned Lincoln St. Lot on the corner of Lincoln and Oxford streets; in the parking garage at the corner of Lincoln and Chestnut streets; and in the Lincoln St. Lot across from F.X. Marcotte. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/fiddle-icious-afternoon-concert-oct-29-at-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music
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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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SUMMARY:Mary Morton Cowan to present book talk at Franco Center Nov. 1
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON—Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan will speak about her family history that inspired her new book\, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods\,” set during World War I at a New Hampshire lumber camp. The free presentation is part of the Books & Stories program and will take place at noon Wednesday\, Nov. 1\, at the Franco Center.  \n \nCowan is a member of the Morton family that owned the Paris Manufacturing Company in South Paris. PMC is known for manufacturing wooden chairs\, skis and sleds. The family operated a lumber camp in Crystal\, N.H.\, near the Canadian border\, which supplied wood for PMC. Morton’s presentation will include photos of the camp from the early and mid-20th century\, including one of the lumbermen’s bunkhouse.  \nCowan’s father spent his early childhood living in the camp. Cowan’s fictionalized story is based on her father’s and aunt’s memories. World War I raged in Europe while enemy spies lurked in New Hampshire\, causing trouble in the woods.  \nCowan will speak about why she wrote the book\, and she will share vintage photos of the actual logging operation\, taken by her grandfather\, Clarence G. Morton.  \nAlthough the story takes place in a New Hampshire logging camp\, similar events could be experienced at any New England camp. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nIt is suggested that participants buy the featured book or any of the author’s books ahead of the presentation and bring them to be signed by the author.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nThe Books & Stories program at the Franco Center has been funded in part by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Arts Commission.  \n  \n  \nPHOTO CAPTIONS:  \n#1: Mary Morton Cowan\, 2018. Submitted photo   \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n#2: The lumbermen’s bunkhouse at the logging camp in New Hampshire. Submitted photo.  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mary-morton-cowan-to-present-book-talk-at-franco-center-nov-1/
CATEGORIES:Books & Stories
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