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SUMMARY:Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 11 \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.: \nOct. 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, Dec. 20.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-with-jake-in-the-morning-2/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Runnin’ Down a Dream Tom Petty tribute band returning Oct. 7 to Franco Center
DESCRIPTION: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 40 years\, Tom Petty created timeless classics with the Heartbreakers\, Mudcrutch\, The Traveling Wilburys\, and released solo albums until his unfortunate death in 2017. “Our show faithfully replicates the style and feel of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert\, allowing the audience to experience the music of this extraordinary artist\,” said Roger Howard\, tribute band spokesperson.  \nThis Maine-based band includes members Mike Boucher on lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington on lead guitar; Roger Howard on drums; Marty Mclellan on guitar and vocals; and Steve Brown on keyboard and vocals. When five veteran musicians from Maine\, with local and national experience\, play Petty’s music together\, the feeling\, meaning\, and very soul of these songs are undeniable.   \nRoger said\, “Our first performance last year at the  Franco center in Lewiston was magical. Playing  to the enthusiastic audience at the beautifully restored former church made it a really special night for us. We’ll be back for our encore performance on October 7th with some new songs and a whole assortment of Tom Petty’s classics!” Roger started taking drum lessons at age 12 and joined his first garage band at 16. From there he went on to play in an assortment of bands in five states. His wide variety of musical styles include blues\, country\, alternative\, rock\, and rhythm and blues. Playing in Runnin’ Down A Dream is the culmination of everything Roger has learned and experienced over many decades in his extensive musical career.       \nMike Boucher started playing Tom Petty songs in his high school cover band. During the 1990s\, Boucher began to focus his talents on song writing and has continued to sing and play his music for audiences on the East and West coasts.   \nIn 2007\, Boucher called on Harry Coddington to lend his versatile guitar-playing talents to the alt-country band The Gaffers. Coddington started playing guitar shortly after seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 when he was six years old. He’s played in many different bands in Florida and now in Maine. He has an affinity for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers\, which made dreaming up this band just feel natural.   \nMarty Mclellan made his debut at a coffee house performing covers of Neil Young\, Grateful Dead\, Jim Croce and James Taylor at Hobart College in Geneva\, New York in 1982. Dirty McCurdy marked Mclellan’s first real experience as a frontman. The band covered mostly rock and roll\, but also some original material while it continued to adhere to the blues standards it had established in the Blues Barn years.   \nSteve Brown’s music career began in the late 1970s when he joined the band White Water in Central Maine playing a beat-up old Wurlitzer electric piano. This led to a brief Holiday Inn tour with an Elvis Presley tribute show. Brown became an in-demand keyboard player in the New England region. He was a member of some well-known bands including Ricky and the Giants\, Elmore Twist Band\, Gary Black and the Blues\, 43 North and the LA Harley Band.   \nThese five musicians together on the Franco Center stage will perform the music of Tom Petty with authentic renditions from every stage of Petty’s career. Doors and a cash bar open an hour before showtime.   \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.    \nTier 1 tickets in advance are $30 and at the door: $35.  \nTier 2 tickets in advance are $25 and at the door: $30.  \nWatch Runnin’ Down a Dream Tom Petty  Tribute Band’s music videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@RunninDownADreamTPettyTribute/videos  \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.  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/runnin-down-a-dream-tom-petty-tribute-band-returning-oct-7-to-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Author Paul Dionne to speak about his books' topic: Religious subordination Oct. 4
DESCRIPTION: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 subordination of one sex to the other is wrong. Admission is free. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Call 207-689-2000 for more information.  \nLewiston author Paul Dionne to speak about his books’ topic: religious subordination   \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center will host Lewiston author Paul Dionne at noon Wednesday\, Oct. 4\, in its Books and Stories. Admission to this author’s talk is free.   \nDionne\, author of “The Priestess and the Pope” and new “Madeleine’s Inquisition” will discuss the basic theme of his books which is that the religious subordination of one sex to the other is wrong. About “Madeleine’s Inquisition\,” Dionne writes\, “Madeleine Moreau\, poverty stricken and alone\, struggles to provide for herself and her children\, her future bleak\, foreboding and empty. She draws strength in her darkest hour when the Monsignor of Paris charges her with witchcraft and threatens to tear her family apart.”  \n“The Priestess and the Pope” is “a gripping story around the history of women leaders in the early church and the scandal of their subordination in the rise of Christianity. Across eras\, readers learn the fate of rebellious churches and women priests as they move through the life and death of Jesus\, the fall of the Roman Empire\, and the systematic purging of history by the Vatican\,” according to Dionne.  \nDionne was born in Lewiston\, Maine\, and graduated from Lewiston High School and Kents Hill Preparatory School where he played hockey and baseball. He then graduated from Providence College where he received his bachelor’s degree in history followed by a commission as a Lieutenant in the United States Army (1966-1968).  He saw action in Vietnam. After his discharge\, he returned to Maine and attended the University of Maine Law School where he received a Juris Doctorate degree.  He practiced law in Maine and was elected as Mayor of Lewiston (1980-1984).    \nIt is suggested that participants buy the featured books ahead of the book talk at Amazon or other online book stores.  \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 and Stories program features an author who will read from his/her book\, have books available for purchase and signing\, and follow up with questions and answers following the presentation. The Books & Stories program at the Franco Center has been funded in part by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Arts Commission. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/author-paul-dionne-to-speak-about-his-books-topic-religious-subordination-oct-4/
CATEGORIES:Books & Stories
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SUMMARY:Don’t miss Davidson County Line at Franco Center Sept. 30
DESCRIPTION: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 mix of rockabilly\, blues\, rock\, and country music. Submitted photo.  \nDavidson County Line to perform at Franco Center Sept. 30  \nLEWISTON–With much excitement from staff\, the Franco Center has announced that Davidson County Line will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Sept. 30. Davidson County Line is a three-piece band established in 2015 from Central Maine. They perform a mix of rockabilly\, blues\, rock\, and country music. All members have over 30 years of experience and the mix of music is a “crowd pleaser\,” according to Jake Hodgkin\, Franco Center production manager.  \nThe various musical hits they play are by Johnny Cash\, Elvis\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Chuck Berry\, and many more from the 1950s and ‘60s. Davidson County Line performs on diverse stages including cruise lines\, casinos\, antique car shows\, and county fairs in Maine\, Massachusetts\, and New York.   \nMembers of Davidson County Line include Nashville recording artist on guitar and vocals “Eddie” Jones who began playing violin\, mandolin\, and banjo at age six in Nashville. He started performing at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium from an early age. Jones was one of Nashville’s youngest mandolin players. He soon began playing both guitar and bass\, and has been performing professionally for more than 40 years with a number of well-known artists.  He worked as a studio session player in Nashville and is considered a “Guitar Slinger.” Jones relocated to Maine in 2010. His natural southern drawl enhances his ability to sing the songs of his second cousin\, Johnny Cash.  \nMarty Lang on guitar joined the lineup in 2019. His musical career began in 1971 playing guitar for The Country Squires\, performing weddings\, and at various venues in Maine. Lang had the honor of performing with Dick Curless at a benefit. In 1979\, Lang performed with the Country Troubadours\, and the band won the title as the number one country band in Maine. After time spent in the United States Navy\, he joined several bands\, while attaining his associate degree in music at the University of Maine in Augusta. From there\, Lang furthered his studies at the University of Maine at Gorham\, studying classical music. Lang has a studio in his home where he produces music.  \n“Bub” Lynch on drums joined Jones and Lang in the spring of 2023 and is a welcomed asset to the lineup. Lynch began playing drums in 1970 while attending college at State University of New York\, SUNY Potsdam. He relocated to Maine in 1976 and performed with several different groups. Lynch had the amazing opportunity to perform in the warm-up band for the legendary Buddy Guy. Lynch has also performed and won in the Road to Memphis Challenge in 2000 with Blue Steel Express\, 2011 with Zac Pomerleau Blues Band\, and again in 2018 performing with Matt and the Barnburners. Lynch continues to perform in several bands in the Northeast.  \nTickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door day of show and 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 be made online at CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this show. \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.  \nMusic by Davidson County Line can be heard at this link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/ibY4Wgyxgdw12sGE6 \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dont-miss-davidson-county-line-at-franco-center-sept-30/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Inspired Voices: Count on Me
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Voices is a magical evening of performances where we celebrate the spirit and strength of those who struggle with the effects of mental illness\, substance misuse and developmental challenges. \nReception at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Get your tickets today at https://IV2023.eventbrite.com \nPerformers share their talents\, tell their stories and move our audience to believe in the ability of the human spirit. Tri-County Mental Health Services hosts this annual event to showcase our clients as they strive and succeed in the face of extraordinary challenge. Since its debut performance in 2006\, Inspired Voices seeks to end the stigma associated with mental illness\, substance misuse and intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\nEach year brings new and powerful stories of the obstacles faced by those we serve and the inspiring ways those challenges are overcome. The proceeds of this joyful and stigma-busting event go to support the needs of TCMHS clients and their families.\n\nWatch Inspired Voices on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nM1lq_KxJQ0\n\nCome join us for this years’ Inspired Voices as we travel through an extraordinary journey of hope\, healing and recovery!\n\nEmail Leslie Ogilvie for more information.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/inspired-voices-count-on-me/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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SUMMARY:Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 20 \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.: \nOct. 11\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, Dec. 20. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-with-jake-in-the-morning/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Lewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak on local Franco American history Sept. 13
DESCRIPTION: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 free.  \nLewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak about her books based on local Franco American history  \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center has announced a new program called Books and Stories Series at noon on Wednesdays. Admission to these author talks is free. The Books and Stories program features an author who will read from his/her book\, have books available for purchase and signing\, and follow up with  questions and answers following the presentation.   \n“The program brings people together of all ages and backgrounds to explore and share ideas about culture\, heritage\, and historical identities through storytelling events with authors\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing and development director at the Franco Center. “This is a new program for the Franco Center and it has been funded in part by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Arts Commission.”  \nAt noon Wednesday\, Sept. 13\, Suzanne Roy\, author of “The Enclave” and “The Legacy” will discuss her books that follow a fictional French-Canadian immigrant girl who attempts to keep her dreams alive as she grows into womanhood in the “Little Canada” enclave her culture created to protect itself from the American melting pot. The girl’s journey toward self-discovery and self-determination is one that women of all cultures are still struggling to complete. “The Legacy” In this stand-alone sequel to the “The Enclave.”  \nRoy\, a retired independent compliance consultant\, taught English at University of Maine Orono from 1972 to 1974 and later taught writing as a member of the adjunct faculty of UMA. She wrote the bilingual children’s television series “La Bonne Adventure” in the mid 1970s\, did Franco American research housed at University of Southern Maine\, taught a local history class at St. Dom’s in 1980\, and wrote several plays about Franco Americans\, two of which were produced and won awards in Australia. Roy is a native and resident of Lewiston and is currently working on her third historical novel.  \nOther dates\, authors\, and books in the series will be announced. It is suggested that participants buy the featured books ahead of the book talk at Amazon or other online book stores.  \nDoors open at 11:30 a.m. Presentation is at noon. The 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. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/lewiston-author-suzanne-roy-to-speak-on-local-franco-american-history-sept-13/
CATEGORIES:Books & Stories
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SUMMARY:MSO musicians & friends to perform at Franco Center Sept. 10
DESCRIPTION:Photo Caption: Members of MSO and Friends of the Franco Center will perform in a fundraising concert at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Sept. 10. Tickets can be purchased at www.francocenter.org/shows and 207-689-2000. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston.  \nMusicians band together to create fundraising concert for Franco Center Sept. 10  \nLEWISTON– Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general\, got together to create a fundraiser concert for all the positive things the Franco Center brings to the community. The Members of Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and Friends of the Franco Center fundraising concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Sept. 10.  \nTickets are free for 17-under accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets for adults are $20 and $25 at the door day of show.  \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 this concert’s tickets. \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/friends-of-franco-center-fundraising-concert-sept-10/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music
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SUMMARY:Noon Tunes concert Sept. 7 at Franco Center to feature Marc Mailhot
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Noon Tunes will feature musical artist Marc Mailhot in a noontime concert Thursday\, Sept. 7\, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and entertainment. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Submitted photo.   \nNoon Tunes concert to feature musical artist Marc Mailhot Sept. 7 at Franco Center   \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center opens its 2023-24 Noon Tunes live musical entertainment series at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday\, Sept. 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artist Marc Mailhot.   \nThis event is open to everyone including the community of Franco-American and French-speaking families in the area. It is an opportunity for everyone to connect 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.   \n“Language is a common thread between the French Canadian immigrants of the mid 1800s and the immigrants of today\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing/development director of the Franco Center. “We embrace the differences in cultures and languages of our neighbors today. This luncheon is an opportunity to bring the community together.”   \nThe menu includes lasagna\, vegetables\, rolls\, and dessert.\n  \nIn 2023\, Noon Tunes La Rencontre entertainer Mailhot will be starting his 64th year as a performing musical artist. He began his musical career in September 1957 at age 6\, formally studying piano under the late\, renowned Maine music teacher Louis Sirois for 11 years. Mailhot played his first formal public performance in a piano recital in May 1960.   \nMailhot began playing drums in 1964\, inspired by his father and the British invasion beginning with The Beatles. He continues playing\, performing\, and teaching both instruments today. In 1967\, Mailhot was chosen to represent Westbrook High School as a tenor in the All-State Concert and in 1968 sang “Edelweiss” from “The Sound of Music” as a solo with the Westbrook High School Chorus in the All-City Concert.    \nDuring his musical career\, Mailhot has performed thousands of gigs with pioneering Maine bands Love\, Inc. and Pegasus in the 1960s and ’70s. He performed with The Chapparals and currently performs with Get Back\, a Beatles ‘60s tribute band\, and as a solo pianist and singer. Mailhot has also written\, recorded\, toured extensively\, and produced music releases.    \nAs a member of Love\, Inc. in 1968\, Mailhot opened for well-known Boston groups The Orphans and Ultimate Spinach. When performing with Pegasus in the 1970s\, he opened for national artists Bob Seger and Edgar Winter. Love\, Inc. was the first Maine pop band to record an album in 1970 and chart three singles in 1969\, 1970\, and 1971.    \nPegasus recorded their only single at Record Plant East in New York City\, in the same Studio where Don McLean recorded “American Pie.” The band’s producer was Dan Turbeville who co-produced the first Woodstock album\, and engineer Dennis Ferrante who engineered George Harrison’s “Concert for Bangladesh” album.    \nMailhot taught keyboard and drums at Starbird Music in Portland\, Maine in the 1960s and early ’70s.    \nLong-time patrons of the Franco Center may recall that from 2015 to 2017\, Mailhot was part of the “Connie Combo” for the Connie Francis Tribute Show.   \nTickets are $17 and include the meal and entertainment. All seats are reserved. Tickets must be purchased by noon Tuesday\, Sept. 5\, 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.   \nThe Noon Tunes La Rencontre series is sponsored by FACE Foundation\, TV5 Monde\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston.  \n“French programs at the Franco Center are supported by TV5Monde\, FACE Foundation\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston\,” said Scammon. “In addition to the Noon Tunes La Rencontre Series\, they sponsor our free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meetup every other Thursday morning.”   \nThe Franco Center offers tours of the former St. Mary’s Church with stories and exhibits about the French Canadian immigrants; miscellaneous French entertainment throughout the performance year; a French library with diverse resources including oral histories; and a Franco Trail L-A map which highlights significant Franco American locations in Lewiston and Auburn.   \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.  \nLINK TO SCROLL THROUGH ALL SHOWS AND BUY TICKETS: CLICK HERE \nClick here for La Rencontre TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/noon-tunes-concert-sept-7-at-franco-center-to-feature-marc-mailhot/
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SUMMARY:Line dancing lessons with Jake in the morning
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Aug. 30 \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.: \nSept. 20\, Oct. 11\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, Dec. 20.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-with-jake-in-the-morning/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Line dancing lessons with Jake in the evening
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n6-7 p.m. Tuesday\, Aug. 29 \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Aug. 30 \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.: \nSept. 20\, Oct. 11\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, Dec. 20. \nOne evening dance lesson has been scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Tuesday\, Aug. 29.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-with-jake-in-the-evening/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Dance Lessons 10am with Jake Aug. 23
DESCRIPTION:10am Wednesday\, Aug. 23\nOur Production Manager Jake Hodgkin is bringing back dance lessons!\nCotton Eye Joe\nThe Macarena\nStayin’ Alive\nY.M.C.A.\nSeptember\nCupid Shuffle and more!\nGreat exercise!\nMeet new people!\nCome with friends!\n$5 suggested donation at the door for dance lessons.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-10am-with-jake-aug-23/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T150000
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SUMMARY:Wicked Illustrations Paint & Sip party at the Franco Center July 15
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun at the Franco Center when Wicked Illustrations brings its Paint & Sip parties to 46 Cedar Street from 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of art\, drinks\, and friends! \nMelanie Therrien and her wickedly awesome Paint & Sip party will bring everything needed for 20 guests to have a fabulous afternoon of fun and friendship! You can sign up for the limited seating by going to this link on the Wicked Illustrations website and purchasing your tickets: CLICK HERE. \nCash bar and concession stand open during the event. Franco Center will open its doors at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Take a free tour of the building while you’re here. \nAlso\, half-mile down the street at Simard-Payne Park is the Chamber’s Riverfest! Have fun the whole day with painting at the Franco and outdoor activities at the park! \nThe Franco Center has parking for its activities in the mill across the street. The Riverfest parking is in the parking garages and city-owned lots. \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/wicked-illustrations-paint-sip-party-at-the-franco-center-july-15/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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SUMMARY:Free concert featuring Greg Boardman\, Chris Robley July 14
DESCRIPTION:Free concert at Franco Center July 14 featuring fiddle and guitar  \n  \nPHOTO CAPTION: Chris Robley and Greg Boardman are pairing up for a concert at 1 p.m. Friday\, July 14\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. The duo will perform on fiddle and guitar with some singing and foot-tapping music. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/0DMsaGjHsc Submitted photo.  \n  \n   \nLEWISTON–The Franco Center is thrilled to announce that Greg Boardman and Chris Robley will perform as a duo in concert at 1 p.m. Friday\, July 14\, during its open house. The duo’s combined talents include playing the fiddle and guitar\, singing\, songwriting\, and audience engagement.   \n  \nGreg Boardman is a longtime fiddler and teacher in the Lewiston and Auburn\, Maine community\, having been employed as an elementary strings teacher in Lewiston for several decades.  He also teaches at Maine Fiddle Camp\, which he helped found in 1994\, and plays as a concert\, dance and church musician as much as reasonably fits in his schedule.  His love of Franco American fiddling was nurtured by his fiddling elders\, such as Simon St. Pierre\, Ray Frechette\, Lucien Mathieu and Ben Guillemette\, each a legend in their own right.  \n  \nChris Robley is a singer-songwriter and award-winning poet who’s made his home in the mill town of Lewiston\, Maine. His orchestral indie-pop and folk music has been reviewed and praised by The LA Times\, The Boston Globe\, NPR’s Second Stage\, Performer\, and other publications. Skyscraper Magazine said Robley is “one of the best short-story musicians to come along in quite some time.” Robley’s poetry has been published in POETRY Magazine\, Prairie Schooner\, Poetry Northwest\, Beloit Poetry\, and more. He is the winner of Boulevard’s Poetry Prize for Emerging Writers\, a recipient of a Maine Literary Award in poetry\, and was selected by Robert Pinsky as a finalist for the Dorset Prize. “Chris Robley is at the top of his game with his new work.” – KCRW. “Beatlesy goodness featuring deft wordplay delivered through McCartneyish melodies with a Lennonesque rasp.” – Willamette Week.  \n  \nAdmission to the 1 p.m. Friday\, July 14 concert is free and takes place during the Franco Center’s two-day open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday\, July 14 and Saturday\, July 15. Reservations are required for this concert. Fill out the RSVP form at https://forms.office.com/r/0DMsaGjHsc   \n  \nA cash bar will be available both days. The open house coincides with the Chamber’s RiverFest down the street in Simard-Payne Park. The Franco Center’s venue is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, a short half-mile\, seven-minute walk from the Park. Visitors are encouraged to spend the day in the Riverfront neighborhood attending events at both venues.   \n  \nFor more information about the concert or open house\, call 207-689-2000 or visit www.francocenter.org.  \n  \nThe open house is sponsored by Auburn Savings; Lisa Laliberte\, State Farm Insurance; and Maine Community Bank.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-concert-featuring-greg-boardman-chris-robley-july-14/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T170000
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SUMMARY:Open House at the Franco Center July 14 and July 15
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host a two-day Open House with activities for everyone to enjoy! There will be music\, dancing\, eating\, heritage tours\, local artist work on display\, and other fun stuff! Free admission. \n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday\, July 15 activities planned:\n\nActivities for the whole family \nFood and drink: Hot dogs $2 / hot dog meal $5. Cotton candy $3 bag. Sodas and waters $2 each.\nMeet staff and board members\nHeritage tours of our building\nLocal artist work on display: Anita Poulin and Jeanelle Demers. Plus Tree Street Youth art from summer campers!\nWicked Illustrations Paint & Sip party at 1pm Saturday\, July 15. Get tickets here CLICK\nCash bar with special drinks\n4-H display\nWomen of the Somali Bantu Community will have baskets displayed for sale.\n\nOur staff will be on hand to talk about renting our building for YOUR special celebration! So all engaged couples and bridal parties should visit during the open house and talk to Caitlyn\, our event manager\, to learn more about having your wedding and reception at the Franco Center. We have a few openings remaining in 2023! \nOur staff will also be on hand to talk to musicians and band promoters about renting the Franco Center for YOUR concert! Jake\, our production manager\, will be here to answer your questions about the types of equipment (light and sound) we have and to see if we are a good fit for your production. \nOur Open House coincides with the Riverfest in Simard-Payne Park! Enjoy outdoor activities in the park and inside activities at the Franco Center! It’s a short 7-minute half-mile walk between the two sites. The Franco Center has parking across the street in the mill lot and the park has public parking available in the parking garages. \nCome out and support everything happening in our neighborhood on July 14 and July 15. There’s something for everyone! \nSponsor: Auburn Savings \n \nSponsor: Lisa Laliberte\, State Farm Insurance  \n \nSponsor: Maine Community Bank \n \nSponsor: Rinck Advertising \n \nPlease download a PDF of our poster\, print\, and share. Thank you! \n8.5×11 Poster CLICK HERE \n11×17 Poster CLICK HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/open-house-at-the-franco-center-friday-july-14/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T120000
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meetup July 13
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, July 13\, 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. \nNext meeting is Thursday\, July 27. \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-july-13/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T210000
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SUMMARY:The Cobblestones to perform June 29 at Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON—The Cobblestones will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday\, June 29\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, in Lewiston’s Riverfront Island district. The event is part of the Riverfront Performances & Events Series: Cabaret Nights.   \nThe band hails from Western Maine and plays a variety of songs from artists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Natalie Merchant\, Mellencamp\, Creedence Clearwater Revival\, Fleetwood Mac\, Bonnie Raitt and many more.    \nBand members feature Carolyn Plourde on lead vocals; Michael Plourde on vocals and guitar; Danielle Tran on keyboards and harmony vocals; Mark Plourde on drums; and Steve Moore on bass and vocals.   \n“We specialize in great songs featuring passionate vocals\, guitars\, and tight harmonies\,” said Plourde. “You’ll recognize many songs\, but you won’t hear the same songs that other bands play.  In addition to hits old and new\, you’ll hear beautiful songs that are little-known classics\, and we’ll introduce you to some of today’s most talented songwriters.”  \nSupport for this concert comes from Ouellette & Associates\, CPAs; Roopers; Maple Way Dental Care; Bennett Radio Group; Sun Journal; Turner Publishing; and Uncle Andy’s Digest\, according to Franco Center staff.   \nDoors and cash bar open an hour before the show. The dance floor will be open all night. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door day of the show and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org 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 venue is the former St. Mary’s Church\, now a performing arts and events center at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nVisit The Cobblestone’s website here: thecobblestones.net  \nThank you to our show sponsors: Roopers and Ouellette & Associates! \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \n \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-cobblestones-to-perform-at-7-p-m-thursday-june-15/
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meet-up every other Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, June 29\, at 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. \nThe meet-ups are held every other Thursday morning at the Franco Center. Park in the mill lot across the street and use Heritage Hall doors. \nNext meetings are every other Thursday\, July 13 and July 27. \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-meet-up-every-other-thursday/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
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SUMMARY:La Rencontre to feature Denny Breau in noon time concert June 22
DESCRIPTION:Denny Breau will be the featured musical artist on Thursday\, June 22 as part of the La Rencontre series at the Franco Center. Doors open at 10 a..m. with an 11:30 a.m. lunch followed by entertainment. Lunch will be announced when the information is available. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased on the Monday prior to the event so that all meals can be prepared as needed. Call 207-689-2000 for tickets or stop in to our box office from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tickets will not be sold at the door. \nTICKETS ONLINE HERE\nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot. Handicap parking is near the elevator on the alley side of the building. \nSponsors are TV5Monde\, Quebec Delegation Boston\, and FACE Foundation. Thank you for your support! \nMore about Denny Breau: \nDenny Breau – A Musician’s Musician\nDenny Breau’s rhythmically flawless and dazzlingly clear style allows him to do amazing and stunning things with a six-string guitar. He first draws in an audience with a finely arranged melody and then slides effortlessly into scorching fingerwork that sets ears aflame. The lighting fast guitar lines that seem almost humanly impossible to accomplish are balanced with those that have a quiet intimacy and wrap tenderly around his carefully crafted songs. He mixes genres with ease — folk\, Delta blues\, country and jazz — “creating a totally accessible musical mélange that captivates as it entertains\,” according to Lucky Clark writing for the Kennebec (Maine) Journal. \nGuitarists in the audience often suspect that they have been left in the dust and regularly tell Denny that they might as well hang up their guitars! As Denny greets concert-goers and shakes hands following his performances\, guitar players invariably ask how he performs certain techniques and Denny\, who has a passion for teaching\, is happy to show them. This is especially true when demonstrating the guitar style of Chet Atkins\, who was a family friend and major influence. Shows usually include a “smartly executed Chet Atkins medley by Breau who truly does the late Atkins proud\,” according to a review in Dirty Linen magazine. \nIt is not an exaggeration to say that Denny was born to the instrument on May 26\, 1952. His parents\, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody\, were popular country performers and RCA recording artists beginning in the 1940s. His older brother\, the late Lenny Breau\, is considered a jazz guitar giant. A recent Dirty Linen review of Denny’s solo CD of “neighborly song portraits of weathered souls” said that “listening to Denny nimbly bend his acoustic steel strings…one can hear a jazz player’s elegant fluidity.” \nDenny started playing guitar when he was 9 years old and was performing professionally by his early teens. During more than 30 years as a full-time musician\, he has performed with many well-known artists and picked alongside outstanding guitarists including Bryan Sutton\, Harvey Reid\, J.P. Cormier\, Pat Donohue\, Dan Crary and Steve Kaufman. He has long been in demand as a studio musician and has done jingles and sound tracks for radio and television as well as recorded and produced albums for other artists. Denny was a member of roots music trio Turkey Hollow with Tom Rowe and Tom’s son Dave starting in 1998. Since Tom’s death in early 2004\, Denny and Dave have continued to perform as Turkey Hollow on a limited bases. Denny was inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004\, the youngest inductee in the history of the organization. \nIn addition to an active solo career\, Denny gives private guitar lessons and teaches music clinics. He also fronts the Denny Breau Trio. Both in solo and trio performances\, musical boundaries disappear as Denny takes his music to wherever the joy and spirit of the moment leads him. \nDenny is a triple threat: a consummate picker\, evocative songwriter\, and a singer with a ” voice that is warm and inviting but completely unpretentious— much like the singer himself\,” according to Lucky Clark. Mainers have long considered Denny a “must –see\,” but they are happy to share a favorite son with those “from away.” \nSponsors are TV5Monde\, Quebec Delegation Boston\, and FACE Foundation. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/la-rencontre-with-denny-breau-june-22/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T210000
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert with Motor Booty June 10
DESCRIPTION:Classical Night Fever\n  \nMSO will team up with Motor Booty Affair\, Maine’s own 70s disco/funk tribute band. You’ll leave this show with a big smile on your face and a new appreciation for this great era of popular music\, where dance music and the symphony collide to create something special. \nThese special concerts are not part of MSO’s 2022-23 Classical Season. \n  \nPerformance Dates: \nSaturday\, June 10 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – Riverfront-Franco Center \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-concert-with-motor-booty-june-10/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
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SUMMARY:The Dance Center Student Recitals Day Two June 3
DESCRIPTION:Recital Information: \nThe Dance Center’s Recital will be held at The Franco Center in Lewiston. \nFriday\, June 2nd\, 2023 & Sunday\, June 3rd\, 2023 \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, May 3rd. Children 2 and under sitting on the lap will be free. \nTickets for children (3 and up )\, students\, adults\, and seniors will be $16\, no tiered pricing. As well as a $3 convenience fee to cover the cost of The Franco’s Restoration Fee and the Ticketing Software Fees. \nFor handicap seating please call\, 207-346-7738 \nFirst time at The Franco Center? Watch this Instructional Video so you can easily know where to go! \nThe Dance Center 2023 Student Performance \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 3\, 2023     10:00 am \nTicket Link Show 2 \nSHOW # 3          Saturday June 3\, 2023      3:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 3 \nAll Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nFor more information\, visit The Dance Center’s website at: Welcome to The Dance Center – The Dance Center (thedancecenterla.com)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-dance-center-student-recitals-day-two-june-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T210000
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SUMMARY:The Dance Center Student Recitals
DESCRIPTION:Recital Information: \nThe Dance Center’s Recital will be held at The Franco Center in Lewiston. \nFriday\, June 2nd\, 2023 & Sunday\, June 3rd\, 2023 \nTickets will go on sale Wednesday\, May 3rd. Children 2 and under sitting on the lap will be free. \nTickets for children (3 and up )\, students\, adults\, and seniors will be $16\, no tiered pricing. As well as a $3 convenience fee to cover the cost of The Franco’s Restoration Fee and the Ticketing Software Fees. \nFor handicap seating please call\, 207-346-7738 \nFirst time at The Franco Center? Watch this Instructional Video so you can easily know where to go! \nThe Dance Center 2023 Student Performance \nSHOW # 1          Friday June 2\, 2023     6:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 1 \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 3\, 2023     10:00 am \nTicket Link Show 2 \nSHOW # 3          Saturday June 3\, 2023      3:00 pm \nTicket Link Show 3 \nAll Dress Rehearsals and Performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nFor more information\, visit The Dance Center’s website at: Welcome to The Dance Center – The Dance Center (thedancecenterla.com)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-dance-center-student-recitals/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
CREATED:20230411T162122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T162122Z
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert May 20
DESCRIPTION:French Impressions\n\nHiroya Miura\, Guest Conductor \nProgram: \nLili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps \nJean-Philippe Rameau: Les Indes Galantes\, Suite No. 1 \nMaurice Ravel:  La Valse \nModest Mussorgsky/orch. Maurice Ravel: Pictures at Exhibition \n  \nPerformance Dates: \nSaturday\, May 20\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – Riverfront-Franco Center \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-concert-may-20/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
CREATED:20230104T194426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T194426Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society’s Sunday concert: Broadway Meets Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 14\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\nThis Maine Music Society Pops Concert will be a collection of music from movie musicals. Join MMS as they take you through decades of music theater and celebrate a true American art form. This concert will be filled with memories and promises something for everyone! \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-societys-sunday-concert-broadway-meets-hollywood/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
CREATED:20230104T192428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T192428Z
UID:12350-1684006200-1684013400@francocenter.org
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:20230429T180000
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SUMMARY:Pihcintu Multinational Chorus to perform April 29 at Franco Center in free concert
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON – The inspiring sounds of the renowned Pihcintu Multinational Chorus will be heard in the acoustically superb performance space at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday\, April 29. The event is free and open to the public\, but tickets are still required.   \nThis international choral group brings together refugee and immigrant children from around the world to share their music and stories of their homelands and the experience of being a refugee in Maine.  \n“Sharing music and stories is a common thread among immigrants and this includes the French Canadian immigrants and their Franco American descendants in Lewiston’s Little Canada\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing director at the Franco Center. “Music and song was one tradition that kept the Franco American community together.” Local Franco Americans are known to have had many social clubs and church choirs in which they were united by their language and culture and children were expected to sing or play an instrument.   \nSince its inception in 2006\, the Pihcintu chorus has performed over 300\,000 live and hundreds of millions via broadcast and internet media including the Today Show\, National Public Radio\, Voice of America\, Al Jazeera\, Univision\, UN TV and You Tube. They have appeared at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Washington DC; The National Cathedral\, Washington\, DC; and the United Nations\, New York\, New York; to name but a few of the venues. Over the course of time over 300 girls representing 40 countries have passed through the chorus with 100 percent high school graduation and 85 percent post-secondary education.  \nThe chorus was founded and is directed by Con Fullam\, award-winning producer\, musician\, songwriter\, and Maine native\, who combined his passion for music with a deep concern for the effect of world issues on children. Fullam is interested in giving Lewiston- and Auburn-area youth the opportunity to hear these stories and discover a human connection with the experiences of these young refugees.  \nWar-torn villages\, bloodshed\, refugee camps\, famine and political turmoil were devastating realities for many of these young singers before being embraced by the warmth\, companionship and harmony that Pihcintu provides.  \nThe power of survival eases but never erases the memory of unthinkable atrocities\, physical danger and personal tragedy. Portland\, Maine\, an ever-expanding international resettlement community\, was fertile ground to bring together children from diverse backgrounds to sing as one.  \nThis unique chorus of young women from Cambodia\, China\, Congo\, El Salvador\, Egypt\, Kazakhstan\, Kenya\, Lebanon\, Saudi Arabia\, Somalia\, Sudan\, Uganda\, Viet Nam\, British West Indies\, and Zambia\, along with children whose families have been here for generations\, have formed a powerful and permanent bond.  \nGET FREE TICKETS HERE \nCall the box office for free tickets at 207-689-2000 or order them online at www.francocenter.org/shows. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Its building is the former St. Mary’s Church\, built in 1907 for French Canadian immigrants.   \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/pihcintu-multicultural-chorus-to-perform-april-27-at-franco-center-in-free-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley returning to Franco Center April 23\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Bob Marley is bringing his comedy to the Franco Center on Sunday\, April 23\, 2023 with TWO SHOWS: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. \nDoors open an hour early and a cash bar will be available. \nMarley has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years and has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central. He is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night television circuit: Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. \nThe Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has won their Superbowl of Comedy award. He has more than 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. \nMarley was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup. \nHe’s appeared on more than 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day\, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the U.S.\, Europe\, Canada\, Kuwait and Iraq. \nTickets are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc. Tickets are $37.50 plus fees ($44). Season and media sponsors include Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest.  \nFranco 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.    
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bob-marley-returning-to-franco-april-23-2023/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T091901
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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:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000
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SUMMARY:The Court Jesters on stage as part of Cabaret Series April 20
DESCRIPTION:The Court Jesters to play at the Franco Center’s Cabaret Night April 20  \nLEWISTON— \nThe Court Jesters will perform as part of the Franco Center’s Cabaret Night Series at 7 p.m. Thursday\, April 20. The band is made up of two voices\, one guitarist\, and one tambourine player: John Hasnip and Tina Charest. Hasnip plays guitar\, Charest plays tambourine\, and both sing.  \nThey perform all over the state of Maine and play a diverse array of original music and cover songs which have included\, “Squeeze Box” by The Who\, “Hotel California” by The Eagles\, “8 Days a Week” by The Beatles\, “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel\, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats\, “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen\, and “X’s and O’s” by Elle King.   \nShortly after Hasnip moved from England to Maine\, he had an opportunity to host open mic nights on a weekly basis\, meeting new friends in a strange country.  It was in this circle that he met Charest\, a Franco-American girl born and raised in New England who “loved to sing more than anything.” Together\, with Hasnip’s passion-fueled guitar\, Charest’s strong tambourine and their shared love of vocal harmonies\, duo magic was created\, according to their press release.  \nHasnip’s musical influences are Elvis Costello\, The Beatles\, and Colin Hay; while Charest’s are Linda Ronstadt\, Anne Murray\, and Karen Carpenter.  Together\, Hasnip and Charest make up The Court Jesters\, bringing you a mix of genres from their diverse backgrounds\, and possibly a shenanigan or two.  Their gigs are never the same\, with energy and shared laughter filling the evening.  Cover tunes are blended with their own special style\, and their originals are as heartfelt and genuine as they are.  \nSupport for this concert comes from CMP/Avangrid\, Roopers\, Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest\, according to Franco Center staff.   \nDoors open an hour before the show. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door day of show and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org 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.   \nFranco 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.  \nTICKETS HERE \nThank you to our show sponsor Roopers and CMP/Avangrid!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-court-jesters-part-of-franco-centers-thursday-cabaret-series-april-20/
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T210000
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SUMMARY:Don Campbell Band Dance Party April 15
DESCRIPTION:Join fans and friends for the highly versatile\, energetic Don Campbell Band concert on stage in the Franco Center’s Heritage Hall. The concert and dancing start at 7 p.m. Saturday\, April 15.    \n“This is a band that dares to venture down many musical pathways from Don’s own original creations to the music of The Smithereens\, Steve Miller\, The Eagles\, John Cougar Mellencamp\, Bruce Hornsby\, AC/DC\, and Van Halen\,” said publicist Kristen DeQuattro.  \nJoining the Don Campbell Band at the Franco Center is Andrea Timm\, a Portland\, Maine native. “Andrea is an accomplished artist and musician. Her playing is solid\, to the point\, and well rehearsed\,” said DeQuattro. “Her kindness\, smile\, and dedication to her family\, friends\, and craft are all authentic.  \n“There’s never a dull moment with their presentations so whether you’re ready to dance or just get out with friends\, the Don Campbell Band and their high-energy show will be your soundtrack for a good time\,” said DeQuattro. “Don’s shows are acclaimed by audiences\, critics\, and music lovers alike for their ability to execute spot-on engaging performances.”  \nDoors and cash bar open an hour before the show. Support for this concert comes from Maine Community Bank\, Maple Way Dental Care\, Bennett Radio Group\, Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, and Uncle Andy’s Digest.  \nTickets prices range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org 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 concert will take place in the former St. Mary’s Church\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nCombine all of these elements and you get a band that performs “for” the audience\, not “at” the audience. A high-caliber\, well-rehearsed group who will leave you wanting more when their performance has ended. \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. \nBox office 207-689-2000. \nTier 1 seats are closer to the stage. \nAdvance – Tier 1  – $30 \nTier 2 – $15 \nDoor – Tier 1 – $35 \nTier 2 – $20 \nGET TICKETS HERE\nThank you to our show sponsor Maine Community Bank! \n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/don-campbell-dance-party-april-15/
CATEGORIES:Music
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