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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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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/
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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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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/
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T203000
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260420T105412
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T150000
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SUMMARY:Silver Circus coming April 8 to Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON—The family-friendly Silver Circus is coming to the Franco Center stage as part of its Riverfront Series at 2 p.m. Saturday\, April 8\, 2023. This one-person circus show led by Andrew Silver will feature spectacular magic\, juggling\, physical comedy\, and audience participation.   \nSilver’s shows are memorable\, not only for the display of his expertise\, art\, and dexterity\, but also for the thematic\, story-telling components in every performance. Through his storytelling\, he invites the audience to think about what mental and physical habits lead to success and how to deal with failures and challenges in a healthy and positive way.    \nTickets in advance are $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased by phone at 207-689-2000\, online at francocenter.org/shows or in person when the box office is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tickets at the door on day of show are $20 for adults and $15 for children. \nDoors open an hour before the show. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. Handicap access to the building is on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building.   \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nThank you to our show sponsor Emerson Chevrolet!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/silver-circus-coming-to-franco-stage-april-8-2023/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T213000
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SUMMARY:River Comics bringing A Better Trip to Franco Center April 5
DESCRIPTION:A Better Trip w/ Shane Mauss & Myq Kaplan\n\n\nComedy + Science + Psychedelics = A Better Trip LIVE w/ Shane Mauss featuring special guest Myq Kaplan \nBe one of the select few audiences to get a sneak peek at a new Vegas show! \nIn 2016\, science podcaster\, mental health advocate\, and award-winning stand-up comedian Shane Mauss (Conan\, Kimmel\, Comedy Central\, Amazon Prime\, Showtime) partnered with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) and embarked on an epic\, sold-out 111-city psychedelic comedy tour ‘A Good Trip.’ Along the way\, a film crew followed him\, making the documentary ‘Psychonautics: A Comic’s Exploration of Psychedelics’. \nThat tour was the inspiration for the animated series Comedy Central’s ‘Tale From the Trip’ where Shane is the most regular and most viewed storyteller. \nNow Shane brings his latest work ‘A Better Trip’ to AREA15 in Las Vegas for a residency starting April 23. \nIn preparation\, Shane is doing 10 pop-up one-night-only warm-up shows announced as a last-minute surprise and ​Lewiston is one of the 10 cities!! \nAs a bonus surprise\, select cities will feature special guest opener Myq Kaplan – one of Shane’s oldest comedy friends and trip buddies. And\, you guessed it\, Lewiston is also one of those cities! \nYou may know Myq from his numerous TV appearances (Conan\, Letterman\, Comedy Central …)\, or his one hour Amazon standup special “Small\, Dork\, and Handsome” or his two podcasts The Faucet and Broccoli & Ice Cream. \n$20 general admission plus ticket fees \nTICKETS HERE\nFAQ’s About The Show … \nQ: Is prior experience with psychedelics necessary to enjoy the show? \nA: No experience necessary! You don’t need to try psychedelics to enjoy the music and art that’s inspired by them. \n\nQ: Will you be on drugs while performing? \nA: No. Who does psychedelics and then goes to work? What a waste of good drugs. \n\nQ: Are you going to pass out psychedelics to everybody? \nA: Umm NO. Obviously. But if you come and support this kind of message\, meet like-minded people at the show\, and help keep the conversation going; maybe one day these outrageous drug laws will change. \nDoors at 6pm. Cash bar available. \nShow at 7pm.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/river-comics-bringing-a-better-trip-to-franco-center-april-5/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T210000
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SUMMARY:Beatles tribute band to play early songs March 31\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Studio Two—The Early Beatles Tribute band to play March 31 in Riverfront Series  \nLEWISTON—Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center stage Friday\, March 31\, as part of its Riverfront Performance & Event Series. Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon\, Joshua Jones as Paul McCartney\, Robert Murray as George Harrison\, and Dylan Verge as Ringo Starr.  \nBand members are experienced musicians of today’s generation dedicated to preserving the memory and fan culture of The Beatles generation. By recreating the Fab Four’s music\, appearance\, instruments\, and onstage banter\, Studio Two performs favorite Beatles hits that will bring people to the dance floor.    \nAt age 11\, Steve Murray found an old guitar in the basement and has been playing ever since. A fan of many music genres\, he became a Beatles fan after watching The Beatles Anthology documentary series in November 1995.   \nHis grandfather bought him and his identical twin brother (who plays George Harrison in Studio Two) their first guitars: a Rickenbacker and Hofner bass and got them private guitar lessons. By the age of 12\, the brothers were winning talent shows and band competitions for playing Beatles tunes.    \nThroughout high school\, Steve played drums in an award-winning percussion ensemble and marching band\, but never strayed far from his true passion of Beatles rock. An accomplished musician\, Steve attended Berklee College of Music and played jazz and alternative rock music before co-creating Studio Two – The Beatles Tribute with his band mates.   \nIn addition to playing John Lennon\, Steve is a live sound engineer and currently serves as the band’s booking agent.   \n“As a trained musician\, I never expected to be playing in a Beatles tribute band\, but it has been an amazing experience. I am humbled to have an opportunity to portray John Lennon\, who is one of the most talented musicians and composers of all time\, and I am thrilled to bring Beatles music to a multitude of different generations. Best of all\, I get to do this with my brother and best friends\,” said Steve.   \nRob Murray picked up his first guitar at age 11 and has never been without one since.  Like his twin brother Steve\, Rob was turned on to The Beatles by watching The Beatles Anthology documentary series in 1995. He is a Beatles trivia master and is particularly knowledgeable about the equipment The Beatles used – especially vintage microphones.   \nAs a young musician\, Rob played drums in an award-winning percussion ensemble and marching band\, and continued to play guitar\, often winning talent shows and band competitions for playing Beatles tunes.   \nA graduate of Berklee College of Music\, Rob is a trained guitarist with strong audio engineering skills. For example\, he has been involved in helping Beatles documentary filmmakers to sync Beatles audio to rare concert footage.   \nWhen he co-founded Studio Two in 2012\, all of Rob’s talents were put to use. In addition to playing George Harrison\, Rob is the equipment guru\, hunting flea markets\, estate sales\, and eBay to assemble the authentic gear the Beatles used in the early 1960s.   \n“Playing George Harrison and re-enacting Beatles’ performances from the early years has been a thrill. I love the vintage equipment and raw sound of the Beatles’ Hamburg era\, and we take special care to ensure the look and sound is as close to authentic as possible\,” said Rob. “Studio Two has been an amazing journey\, and every day I look forward to meeting both old fans of The Beatles and new fans of Studio Two!”   \nDylan Verge is a Boston native entering his senior year at Berklee College of Music. He was awarded the J. Curtis Warner City Music Full Scholarship to the institution where he is pursuing his studies in the CWP major (Contemporary Writing and Production). Verge has been Influenced by Beatles music since he witnessed footage of the four lads rocking the nation on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964 when he was four years old.   \nJoshua Jones is flying in from Seattle\, Washington to perform with Studio Two. Jones will portray Paul McCartney. He is a self-taught left-handed bass player. Jones tours with Beatles tribute bands all over the world.   \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. with dancing all night. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of the show and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org\, by phone at 207-689-2000 or in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, in Lewiston’s Riverfront Island neighborhood. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.    \nClick here to view tickets on sale.\n\nThank you Central Maine Healthcare for sponsoring this event! \n \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/beatles-tribute-band-to-play-early-songs-march-31-2023/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
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SUMMARY:Books & Stories Series at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:If you like to read novels that are set in Lewiston and feature Franco Americans\, then you’ll want to attend this event to meet the author! The setting for this book signing and author talk is in the former St. Mary’s Church\, built for the French Canadian immigrants who lived along the river and worked in the mills.\n\n\n\nBook Signing and Author Talk\n“The Toll Road North” by Peggy L. DeBlois\nFREE admission\n\nBooks will be available to buy and for signing\nBrown bag lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. (bring your own lunch)\nWednesday\, March 29\nFranco Center\n46 Cedar Street\nLewiston\, Maine\nBox Office 207-689-2000\n\n\n\n“The Toll Road North” by Peggy L. DeBlois has been getting great reviews! Come find out why! The story is especially meaningful for people with a connection to Lewiston and/or Franco Canadian heritage. The story follows Dee who brings her son to her hometown of Lewiston to visit Bates College. The pair are held hostage at Luiggi’s. Dee recognizes the gunman\, and then the novel goes back in time to show how Dee’s and the gunman’s families were connected\, primarily set in the 1960 to ’70s Lewiston. Dee eventually works through her trauma\, past and present\, and rediscovers all the good things about her childhood in Lewiston.\n\n\n\nAbout the author: Peggy Lafreniere DeBlois grew up in Lewiston\, Maine and is a proud graduate of Bowdoin College. She enjoyed careers in marketing\, journalism\, and teaching prior to devoting her time to writing. “The Toll Road North” is her first novel. She continues to be inspired by the gritty beauty in her hometown.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/books-stories-series-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Books & Stories
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T210000
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SUMMARY:Off World performance by The Dance Center March 24
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center is proud to announce an original full-length modern dance production of “Off World” at Riverfront – Franco Center on March 23rd and 24th\, 2023. \n\nThe ticket link will open to an empty page until tickets officially go on sale\, March 1st. \n\n\n$18 adults\, $16 kids and a $3 fee per ticket. \n\n\nTicket Link –  https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/off-world-performance-by-the-dance-center-march-24/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T210000
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SUMMARY:Off World performance by The Dance Center March 23
DESCRIPTION:The Dance Center is proud to announce an original full-length modern dance production of “Off World” at Riverfront – Franco Center on March 23rd and 24th\, 2023. \n\nThe ticket link will open to an empty page until tickets officially go on sale\, March 1st. \n\n\n$18 adults\, $16 kids and a $3 fee per ticket. \n\n\nTicket Link –  https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/off-world-performance-by-the-dance-center-march-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T210000
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s Tried and True concert March 18
DESCRIPTION:Tried and True\, Plus a Newer Crew\nTanner Porter: Propellers in the Sun \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major\, K. 385\, “Haffner” \nNEW  Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso\, Op. 6\, No. 4 \nFlorence Price: Symphony No. 3 \nWe welcome Hiroya Miura of Bates College to the podium to conduct our March concerts. MSO’s Music Director\, Rohan Smith\, will not be conducting this concert as originally planned because of family responsibilities. Miura was already slated as guest conductor for our May concerts. We are sure you will enjoy his musical take on this program.Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins by Bach\, featuring violinists Eva Gruesser and Rohan Smith\, was scheduled for the March program\, but it has been postponed to a future date. The MSO will perform the lively Concerto Grosso by Corelli instead. \nFor complete info and tickets: https://www.midcoastsymphony.org/concerts/iii-march-2023/ \nSaturday\, March 18\, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. \n \nRead about the music: CLICK HERE \nConcert length: about 2 hours with intermission \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \nPROGRAM NOTE: Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins by Johannes S. Bach\, featuring violinists Eva Gruesser and Rohan Smith\, was originally planned for this concert.  Its performance has been postponed to a future date.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestras-tried-and-true-concert-march-18/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society Remembrance and Hope Sunday concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 12\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\n \nMaine Music Society’s classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First\, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century\, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest and consolation. MMS’s performance will be dedicated to the memory of the victims of Covid-19. \nAfter intermission\, MMS will perform the Sunrise Mass of Norwegian composer\, Ola Gjeilo. This beautiful 4-movement work will be performed in celebration of recovery and hope and days ahead. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-remembrance-and-hope-sunday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T213000
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society Remembrance & Hope Concert
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 11\, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, March 12\, 2023 at 3:00 pm\n \nMaine Music Society’s classical concert will feature two major works accompanied by string orchestra. First\, MMS will feature one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th Century\, Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. This seven-movement work focuses on eternal rest and consolation. MMS’s performance will be dedicated to the memory of the victims of Covid-19. \nAfter intermission\, MMS will perform the Sunrise Mass of Norwegian composer\, Ola Gjeilo. This beautiful 4-movement work will be performed in celebration of recovery and hope and days ahead. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-remembrance-hope-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T105412
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SUMMARY:Marc Mailhot to perform at La Rencontre March 9
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON — Piano and vocal artist Marc Mailhot will provide the entertainment at La Rencontre\, Riverfront-Franco-Center’s monthly luncheon\, on Thursday\, March 9. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. La Rencontre is not restricted to French speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend. \nMailhot celebrates 63 years as a performing musical artist in 2023. 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 on 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 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. \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 Banglasdesh” album. \nMailhot taught keyboard and drums at Starbird Music in Portland\, Maine in the 1960s and early ’70s. \nPatrons of the Riverfront/Franco Center may recall that from 2015 to 2017\, Mailhot was part of the “Connie Combo” for the Connie Francis Tribute Show. \nFor tickets\, call or visit the Riverfront – Franco Center box office at 207-689-2000 Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The price of tickets is $15. These tickets\, as with all Riverfront – Franco Center tickets\, will be nonrefundable/ nonexchangeable and must be purchased by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE \nFrench programs sponsors: TV5Monde\, FACE Foundation\, Quebec Delegation Boston. Thank you!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/marc-mailhot-to-perform-at-la-rencontre-march-9/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T150000
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE for Josée Vachon: Sunday\, March 5
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The date of the Josée Vachon concert has been changed due to the upcoming storm. She will perform at 1 p.m. Sunday\, March 5. \n  \n LEWISTON—Josée Vachon will bring her musical entertainment and cultural show to Riverfront at 1 p.m. Sunday\, March 5. Through her music\, she will share her Franco American joie de vivre–her joy of living as a Franco-American. Born in Quebec and raised in Maine\, Vachon has been sharing her Franco-American upbringing for over 20 years\, through traditional and contemporary folksongs from Quebec and Acadia\, as well as her own compositions.    \nThough she often entertained at her family gatherings\, she began singing publicly with the support of the Franco-American Center at the University of Maine\, where she discovered others who shared the same rich heritage. She quickly gained recognition as a Franco-American voice through her first performances at state festivals in Lewiston and Madawaska\, Maine and at schools and parish soirées.    \nShe has a dozen solo recordings to her credit and continues to perform and record the music that best represents her love of Franco-American culture.    \nDoors open at noon. Tickets can be purchased online at TICKETS\, by phone at 207-689-2000 or in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Riverfront is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.      \nThank you to our show sponsor Lawnguard Lawn Care! \nNEW TICKET PRICES FOR \nJosee Vachon concert! \nAdvance – Tier 1 – $20 \nTier 2 – $15 \nDoor – Tier 1 – $25 \nTier 2 – $20 \n  \nSeats in Tier 1 are closer to the stage\, but there isn’t a bad seat in Performance Hall.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/an-afternoon-of-musical-entertainment-on-the-franco-stage-with-josee-vachon-march-4-2023/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T190000
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SUMMARY:Schooner Fare entertaining on Riverfront stage Feb. 3\, 2023 
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION INFO: Schooner Fare will perform at Riverfront Feb. 3. A new tiered ticket price is available for this concert. Doors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Riverfront – Franco Center is located in the former St. Mary’s Church at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nSchooner Fare entertaining on Riverfront stage Feb. 3  \n  \nLEWISTON—Brothers Chuck and Steve Romanoff begin their 48th year as Schooner Fare with return engagements to some of the most venerable venues for folk and acoustic music including Riverfront Performing Arts and Events at the Franco Center. They will perform in a lively concert for folks of all ages\, singing such signature original songs as Portland Town\, Day of the Clipper\, We the People\, and Scuttlebutt with high spirits and their unique brand of Maine’s Down East humor. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Friday\, Feb. 3.   \nSchooner Fare has won unanimous critical praise for their captivating harmonies and winning stage presence. Their 15 albums include traditional songs of North America\, Ireland\, and Britain. Their numerous original songs on both contemporary and traditional themes\, as well as topical songs\, country ballads\, and maritime masterpieces have made their name synonymous with the “Down East” style.   \nConsummate entertainers\, Chuck and Steve combine their talents on six-string guitar\, 12-string guitar\, and banjo to craft their distinctive vocal and instrumental arrangements. Schooner Fare has recorded with the Makem & Spain Bros. on their CD Sessions Vol. 1 that includes cuts by Noel Stookey\, Tom Paxton\, Roger McGuinn\, David Mallett\, Bill Staines\, Jonathan Edwards\, and Gordon Bok.  \nSchooner Fare’s 15 albums receive regular radio-play on four continents and world-wide on satellite radio. They have performed their original songs with The Portland Symphony Orchestra\, the Boston Pops Orchestra and their music has been recorded and performed by artists from the U.S.\, Canada\, Britain\, Ireland\, and Australia such as Liam Clancy (IRE)\, Tommy Makem (IRE)\, The Fureys (IRE) Glenn Yarbrough of The Limeliters (US)\, among dozens of other international artists.   \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Tier 1 tickets (closer to stage) are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of show. Tier 2 tickets (further away from stage) are $15 in advance and $20 at the door day of show. “There isn’t a bad view from any of the seats in Performance Hall\,” said Jake Hodgkin\, Riverfront production manager.  \nTickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org\, by phone at 207-689-2000\, or in person at the box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Riverfront – 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.    \nThank you to our show sponsor Hebert Construction! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/schooner-fare-entertaining-on-the-franco-stage-feb-3-2023/
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