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SUMMARY:La Rencontre scheduled for Sept. 8
DESCRIPTION:La Rencontre luncheon to feature local musicians   \nLEWISTON–The La Rencontre luncheon at the Franco Center will feature local musicians Nel Meservier\, Bob Mathieu\, and Fernande Caron Cyr. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday\, Sept. 8.  \nAfter socializing\, lunch will be served followed by entertainment. Lunch will consist of pot roast\, potatoes\, a vegetable\, roll/bread\, and apple crisp for dessert. \nMeservier\, a lifelong resident of the Lewiston-Auburn area\, comes from a musical family. Between his brother\, nephews\, and nieces\, at one time various family members were in a total of seven bands playing everything from rock and roll to folk music to French music. Meservier\, who plays keyboard\, has been performing since the age of 15. He has been a volunteer at the Franco Center since it was established in 2000.  \nMathieu is a Lewiston native who has performed in local bands including playing bass with the original Royal Knights. He has also performed with The Fascinations and is a long-time member of the Holy Family choir. He has performed with the Lewiston-Auburn Little Community Theater. He has entertained at previous La Rencontre luncheons and continues to perform at local nursing homes.  \nCyr has been singing all her life including the glee club while attending St. Dom’s High School\, with Little Community Theater\, in the choir at St. Phillips Church in Auburn\, and at funerals. She has performed at the Franco Center in the past with her nephew\, pianist Paul Caron and will be performing at this La Rencontre event with Paul’s uncle\, Nel Meservier.  \nElaine Roop\, Franco Center board president\, said\, “We are very fortunate to have our French cultural programs such as La Rencontre supported by FACE Foundation\, TV5 Monde\, and the Quebec Delegation. French culture is a big part of Lewiston’s and Auburn’s cultural heritage.”   \nDoors open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased by noon Tuesday\, Sept. 6. Parking is in the mill lot. Handicap access is via Lincoln St. Alley.   \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS \nOther La Rencontre events will be held on Dec. 8\, 2022; March 9\, 2023; and June 22\, 2023.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/la-rencontre-scheduled-for-sept-8/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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SUMMARY:Private Event August 20\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Private event.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/private-event-august-20-2022/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T210000
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SUMMARY:Acadia Academy presents Shrek Jr August 11 and 12
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\nTickets are $10 each. \nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/acadia-academy-presents-shrek-jr-august-11-and-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000
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SUMMARY:Acadia Academy presents Shrek Jr August 11 and 12
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\nTickets are $10 each. \nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/acadia-academy-presents-shrek-jr-august-11-and-12/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T113000
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SUMMARY:Advocates for World Peace on Aug. 6\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Masks are mandatory for this event per its organizers. \nParking for this event is in the mill parking lot. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Use the double red doors to Heritage Hall for this event. \nThe event will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nAGENDA FOR Aug. 6\, 2022 \n* Al Harvie welcomes everyone and then introduces the Mayor of Lewiston Carl Sheline. \n* Mayor Sheline gives the official welcome from the city of Lewiston. \n* Larry Gilbert speaks about his personal relationship with Dr. Bernard Lown and his work to dedicate the bridge.  Larry will show a short video of Dr. Lown speaking about war and children. \n* We will watch the 14-minute video of Dr. Lown and the Soviet Union doctors discussing nuclear war. \n* Dr. Doug Dransfield of PSR will speak of his organization’s relationship to Dr. Lown and its work to rid the world of nuclear weapons. \n* Ted Walworth MD\, who has experience working with Doctors Without Borders\, will reflect on the public role of physicians advocating for world peace. \n* Denny Dreher and Fred Brodeur will speak on behalf of Pax Christi Maine. \n* We will then join in song. \n* We will then proceed to the Peace Bridge where we will lay a wreath in Dr. Lown’s honor. \n* We will disperse. \nThe event is being organized by Maine Veterans for Peace\, Peace Action Maine\, and Physicians for Social Responsibility–Maine Cahpter. Sponsors include PeaceWorks of Brunswick\, Maine and Pax Christi Maine. \nFor more information\, contact Larry Gilbert Sr. at 207-632-7373 or email Doug Rawlings (Maine Veterans for Peace) at rawlings@maine.edu.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/advocates-for-world-peace-on-aug-6-2022/
CATEGORIES:Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T213000
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SUMMARY:BDF Musicians' Concert
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 40th Anniversary Season\, Bates Dance Festival presents the BDF Musicians’ Concert\, an evening of music from all over the world in the beautiful Franco Center (46 Cedar Street).\n\nTickets are Choose Your Own Price at $5 or $25. Get your tickets at the link below!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/…/musicians-concert-monday…\n\nThoughtful\, playful and profound music takes center stage when these extraordinary composers\, known for their collaborations with dancers\, perform a program of original and improvised works that blend musical styles from around the globe.\n\nThe evening features multi-instrumentalists Jesse Manno\, and Terrence Karn whose collective musical repertory spans Africa\, Asia and the Middle East; composers and pianists\, Peter Jones and Carl Landa; violin prodigy Rob Flax; and electronic musician Albert Mathias.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bdf-musicians-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T210000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Dancing at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday night throughout the summer you can have fun at the Franco Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Happy hour goes on until 7 p.m. Dancing and other fun social activities take place from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s not too shabby! \nPay $5 admission at the door\, online at francocenter.org\, or call 207-689-2000. Give yourself a fun night out during the week! There’s plenty of parking in the mill lot for our events. \nOur Thursday Night Live events are a great place to meet up with your graduating class\, co-workers\, current classmates\, and business associates. \nDid you know you can rent the Franco Center? Pick up a brochure while you’re here. \nWe also have a wide variety of events on our calendar for next season: La Rencontre (daytime French party); Runnin’ On a Dream Tom Petty Tribute Band; The Male Intellect/Oxymoron; Echoes of Floyd Band; Creepy Crypt Halloween Walk; Adult Halloween Party; Magic Shows; Don Campbell Christmas; Our Own Magical Christmas on the Riverfront; Schooner Fare; Josee Vachon (daytime); Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band; and more. Some events are family- and kid-friendly! \nPlease consider donating to the Franco Center so we can continue to bring performing arts\, entertainment\, and cultural programs to Lewiston’s Riverfront. Thank you so much!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/thursday-night-dancing-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000
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SUMMARY:French conversation club to meet July 21
DESCRIPTION:A French-speaking social club called “Parlez-vous?” meets at 10:30 a.m. on alternate Thursdays in Heritage Hall\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Conversations are geared to beginner and intermediate levels. Club coordinators include Jan Sullivan and Joanne Ducharme. Meetings are about an hour long but may be extended until noon if the club needs the extra time. \n\n\nFor more information or to register\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063 or Joanne Ducharme at 207-713-8324. Parking is available in the mill lot across the street from the Franco Center. The Franco Center is handicap accessible.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/french-conversation-club-to-meet-july-21/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T210000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Live!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Night Live will kick off on July 14\, 2022. Every Thursday night throughout the summer you can have fun at the Franco Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Happy hour goes on until 7 p.m. Dancing and other fun social activities take place from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s not too shabby! \nPay $5 admission at the door\, online at francocenter.org\, or call 207-689-2000. Give yourself a fun night out during the week! There’s plenty of parking in the mill lot for our events. \nOur Thursday Night Live events are a great place to meet up with your graduating class\, co-workers\, current classmates\, and business associates. \nDid you know you can rent the Franco Center? Pick up a brochure while you’re here. \nWe also have a wide variety of events on our calendar for next season: La Rencontre (daytime French party); Runnin’ On a Dream Tom Petty Tribute Band; The Male Intellect/Oxymoron; Echoes of Floyd Band; Creepy Crypt Halloween Walk; Adult Halloween Party; Magic Shows; Don Campbell Christmas; Our Own Magical Christmas on the Riverfront; Schooner Fare; Josee Vachon (daytime); Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band; and more. Some events are family- and kid-friendly! \nWe give tours\, too. Look for the link on our website. \nPlease consider donating to the Franco Center so we can continue to bring performing arts\, entertainment\, and cultural programs to Lewiston’s Riverfront. Thank you so much!
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/thursday-night-live/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T210000
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SUMMARY:Dance Lessons at the Franco on June 30
DESCRIPTION:Dance Lessons \nBefore we start our new Thursday Night Live events in July\, learn to line dance with the staff at the Franco Entertainment Center on the Riverfront in Lewiston on Thursday\, June 30.  \nOur very own production manager\, Jake Hodgkin\, will show us how to do the moves for the most popular line dances including Cotton Eye Joe\, the Macarena\, Stayin’ Alive\, Y.M.C.A.\, September\, Wobble\, Electric Slide\, Cupid Shuffle\, and Boot Scootin’ Boogie.  \n \n  \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m.; happy hour is from 6 to 7 p.m.; and dancing is from 7 to 9 p.m. A $5 admission fee will be charged at the door or buy your tickets online at www.francocenter.org or by phone at 207-689-2000. The Franco Center is located at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront at 46 Cedar St. The building is handicap accessible.  
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-at-the-franco-on-june-30/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T153000
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SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with a performance of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
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SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with three performances of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 25 and 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformances will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday\, June 25\, and 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Each performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at www.francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
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SUMMARY:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26
DESCRIPTION:‘Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2’ performances at the Franco June 25\, 26 \nLEWISTON— NYC’s Royal Family Productions\, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work\, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine with three performances of “Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” at the Franco Center on June 25 and 26. \nChris Henry and Mark Falconer have written this new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton\, Les Miserables\, Tick Tick Boom\, West Side Story\, Chicago\, and Annie. This show is directed by Chris Henry with Danny Gay and features choreography by Emily Anne Davis. \nHenry is a native of Winthrop\, Maine\, and is thrilled that Royal Family is able to continue to produce top-quality theatre in her home state. \n“Covid Still Sux: The Musical\, Part 2” will star Danny Gay\, Cade Parker\, Maggie Langhorne\, Glenn Atkins\, Amy Griswold\, Maria Groover\, Julia Groover\, and Graci Gillen with Emily Anne Davis and Caitlyn Morgan. The creative team includes music supervision by Lars Jacobsen and Mark Falconer and sound design by Noah Keneborus. The Maine Production Team includes Danny Gay\, Ann Fairchild\, Lily Webb\, and Cade Parker. \nPerformances will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday\, June 25\, and 2 p.m. Sunday\, June 26. Each performance is approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are $20 for general admission with $100 preferred seating and $250 VIP tickets. For tickets or more information about Royal Family Productions\, visit www.royalfamilyproductions.org. \nFollowing COVID Protection guidelines\, the audience is required to provide proof of vaccination and remain masked throughout the performance. \nThe Franco Center is at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. The building is handicap accessible. Parking is in the mill lot. Sign up for the Franco’s newsletter at www.francocenter.org.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/covidstillsuxmusical2/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
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SUMMARY:La Rencontre to celebrate St. Jean de Baptiste Day
DESCRIPTION:La Rencontre in June will be a celebration of St. Jean de Baptiste Day. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday\, June 23\, which is the day before the actual French national holiday. Tickets are $15 and will not be sold at the door and must be purchased by noon on Monday\, June 20. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. A full cash bar will be available. Lunch (food to be determined) will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by entertainment by Don and Cindy Roy\, who founded the very popular 140-member group of musicians known as Fiddle-icious many years ago. Click here for TICKETS Or call 207-689-2000.  Sponsor: TV5 Monde \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/la-rencontre-to-celebrate-st-jean-de-baptiste-day/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T210000
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SUMMARY:The Mallett Brothers Band
DESCRIPTION:The Mallett Brothers Band\nFriday\, June 17\, 2022\n \nThe Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana\, country\, jam and roots rock\, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock\, classic country and psychedelic sounds.\nTexas Hill Country Explore Magazine calls them “New England’s wildly eclectic crew of genre rebels.” Bill Copeland Music News says “Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth\, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.”\n \nThe Mallett Brothers Band has performed at some of the country’s top venues and festivals\, including Portland\, Maine’s State Theatre; Austin\, Texas’s famed Continental Club; Alexandria\, Virginia’s Birchmere; New Hampshire’s Meadowbrook Pavilion; Nashville’s Bluebird; Denver’s Cervantes’; and Little Rock’s The Rev Room\, to name a few. A list of artists for whom the band has provided direct support would include The Turnpike Troubadours\, The Outlaws\, Blackberry Smoke\, Robert Earl Keen\, .38 Special\, Molly Hatchet\, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real\, and many more. Festival appearances include FloydFest (Virginia)\, Hop Jam (Vermont)\, Nateva (Maine)\, The New England Country Music Festival (New Hampshire)\, Eastbound Throwdown (New York)\, and many more.\nTHE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND INCLUDES:\nVocals\, Acoustic & Electric Guitar / Luke Mallett Vocals\, Acoustic & Electric Guitar / Will Mallett Vocals\, Electric Guitar & Dobro / Wally Bass / Nick Leen Vocals\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Guitar / Andrew Martelle Drums / Brian Higgins\nSponsor: Androscoggin Bank \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nShow Sponsor: Androscoggin Bank\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-mallett-brothers-band/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
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SUMMARY:Dance Lessons at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:Dance Lessons \nBefore we start our new Thursday Night Live events in July\, learn to line dance with the staff at the Franco Entertainment Center on the Riverfront in Lewiston on Thursday nights\, June 16 and 30. Our very own production manager\, Jake Hodgkin\, will show us how to do the moves for the most popular line dances including Cotton Eye Joe\, the Macarena\, Stayin’ Alive\, Y.M.C.A.\, September\, Wobble\, Electric Slide\, Cupid Shuffle\, and Boot Scootin’ Boogie. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; happy hour is from 6 to 7 p.m.; and dancing is from 7 to 9 p.m. A $5 admission fee will be charged at the door or buy your tickets online at www.francocenter.org or by phone at 207-689-2000. The Franco Center is located at the entrance to Lewiston’s Riverfront at 46 Cedar St. The building is handicap accessible.   \nNEW! We will be selling pizza slices and cookies.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-lessons-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220501T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T141559Z
UID:11603-1655053200-1655067600@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #4
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022-3/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220501T140843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140843Z
UID:11600-1655035200-1655049600@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #3
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022-2/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220501T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140559Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #2
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-student-recital-2022/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220501T140253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T140253Z
UID:11593-1654948800-1654963200@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Dance Center Student Recital 2022 show #1
DESCRIPTION:Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance\nSHOW # 1          Saturday June 11\, 2022     12:00 pm \nSHOW # 2          Saturday June 11\, 2022      5:00 pm \nSHOW # 3          Sunday June 12\, 2022       12:00 pm \nSHOW # 4          Sunday June 12\, 2022        5:00 pm \nAll performances will be held at the The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \nTICKETS HERE.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dance-center-recital-2022/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20210824T200943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T200943Z
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SUMMARY:The Harp Twins
DESCRIPTION:The Harp Twins \n \n  \nHarp\, like you’ve never seen or heard before. \nCamille and Kennerly Kitt are American identical twin actresses and electric/acoustic harpists\, who compose\, arrange\, and perform as The Harp Twins. The Kitt sisters have released over 100 singles online\, as well as six physical cover albums. Both sisters hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance and graduated with highest honors at Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. Although they were trained classically\, the Kitt twins’ true musical passion is arranging and performing contemporary music for harp duets. \nCamille and Kennerly’s radical Duet Harp Revolution is changing the world’s perception of the harp\, and the way harp is played – one song at a time. \nReserved Seating \nAdvance: $25 \nDoor: $30 \n \nSponsor: Dead River Company \nSponsor: Platz Associates \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-harp-twins/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220429T202645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T202645Z
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SUMMARY:Make-A-Wish Fundraiser May 26 at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:An Uncle Andy’s Digest fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Maine from 7-10 p.m. Thursday\, May 26\, 2022\, at the Franco Center will feature pianist and vocalist Carl Testa. Doors and cash bar open an hour earlier. Advance tickets are $20 and are sold through eventbrite. Tickets at the door will be $25.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/make-a-wish-fundraiser-may-26-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220119T171643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T171643Z
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SUMMARY:MSO Conductors Galore
DESCRIPTION:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents “Conductors Galore” Saturday\, May 21\, 2022 at 7 p.m. Conductor Rohan Smith will partner with guest conductor Jinwook Park. The winner of MSO’s “Conductor of the Orchestra” event will make a special appearance. Marriage of Figaro Overture: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Pas de deux” from the Nutcracker\, Op. 71: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Storm\, for Orchestra: Colin Britt Symphony No. 5: Gustav Mahler \nTickets HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 21 • 7:00 p.m. \nGendron Franco Center\, LewistonOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________Reserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets:  207-846-5378 \nWith Dr. Mary Hunter\, Bowdoin Music Professor\, Emerita \n___________________________ \nOverture to The Marriage of Figaro • Mozart \n“Pas de deux” from The Nutcracker Suite\, Op.71 • Tchaikovsky \nStorm • Colin Britt \nSymphony No. 5 • Mahler \n___________________________ \nReserve tickets ahead. Seating may be limited to allow for social distancing. Audience must wear masks.  \nIndividual Tickets: $22 advance / $25 door • 18 and younger & students free \nOrder Tickets: 207-846-5378 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Tickets
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mso-conductors-galore/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220227T000718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T000718Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley: TWO SHOWS at the Franco May 19
DESCRIPTION:TWO SHOWS! Presented by FB Productions. \nBob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 6 p.m. and a second show at 8 p.m. Thursday\, May 19\, 2022. \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. The 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. Marley 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. He’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. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nTickets can be purchased HERE or call 207-689-2000. \nAdvanced $44.00 (includes fees) \nAt the door if available $49.00 (includes fees)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bob-marley-at-the-franco-may-19/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220408T184138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T184138Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED MMS Elle Chante May 14 and 15
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nMaine Music Society presents Elle Chante / She Sings on Saturday\, May 14 and Sunday\, May 15. \nThis concert will feature a program of all-female composers\, from art songs to arrangements of popular tunes. The concert will open with the Medieval music of Hildegard von Bingen. The Chorale will also explore the modern madrigals of Emma Lou Diemer\, love songs of Elaine Hagenberg and gospel music of Rosephanye Powell. Finally\, Dr. Nickerson will lead the Chorale on a journey into the more contemporary world with the music of Carole King\, Joni Mitchell and others. \nSaturday\, May 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, May 15 at 3:00 pm\, 2022 at the Gendron Franco Center
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/11398/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220510T183011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T183011Z
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SUMMARY:May 11 Lewiston High School Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lewiston High School Concert \nWednesday\, May 11\, 2022 \nLeader: Erin Morrison \n7-9 p.m. \nFree admission
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/may-11-lewiston-high-school-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220510T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T182703Z
UID:11620-1652209200-1652216400@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:ELHS Spring Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Music Department of Edward Little High School Presents 2022 Spring Concert\nBand Conductor – William Buzza \nVocal Conductor– Sarah Brooks  \nAccompanist – Kathy Haley \n  \n7:00 pm May 10\, 2022 \nGendron Franco Center \nLewiston\, Maine \n  \nConcert Band \nThe Mandalorian Ludwig Göransson \narr. Paul Murtha            \n  \nLuisa Di Montfort Michal Bergson \nAudrianna Prentice – clarinet arr. Glover \n  \nLoch Lomond Frank Ticheli \n  \nFlamingo Road \nJazz Band \nMoanin’ Charles Mingus \nSamantha Hart – Bari Sax arr. Rivas \n  \nDo Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me Duke Ellington Leo Caron – Alto Sax arr. Mantooth \n  \nIt’s That Simple Erik Sherburne \narr. Turner \nConcert Choir \nThe Sally Gardens arr. Benjamin Britten \nThe Neverending Story arr. Alan Billingsly \nSolo/Duet: Angel Thompson and Carys Libby \n  \nTreble Choir \nSongs of a Disney Princess arr. Mac Huff \nFeatured singers: Tessa Hayashida\, Nora Condit\, Abi Seddon\, Emma Meserve and Afia Kavi \nAd Astra Jacob Narverud \nCrowded Table arr. Andrea Ramsey \nSolo: Alyssa Gallant and Violin: Annabeth Treadwell \n  \nChamber Choir \nChanges Audrey Snyder \nDanny Boy arr. Russell Robinson \nHow Can I Keep From Singing arr. Greg Gilpin \nSoloist: Annabeth Treadwell \nFermata Nowhere \nYou Can’t Hurry Love arr. Roger Emerson \nSoloist: Caelan McGuigan \nStand Up arr. Roger Emerson \nStitches arr. Brandy Kay Riha \nSoloist: Addy Avery \n  \nConcert\, Chamber and Treble Choirs \n  \nSisi ni moja    Jacob Narverud \nStand Together              Jim Papoulis
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/elhs-spring-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220131T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T181547Z
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SUMMARY:May 7 Palaver Strings: Welcome Here
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 7\, 2022\, Palaver Strings will present “Welcome Here” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gendron Franco Center. Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings presents Welcome Here\, a touring production celebrating Maine’s cultural diversity\, resilience\, and stewardship. This multidisciplinary performance features guest artists of Congolese\, Puerto Rican\, and Wabankai heritage with storytelling directed by Sherri Mitchell and co-presented by the Abbe Museum\, Immigrant Welcome Center of Greater Portland\, and Indigo Arts Alliance\, Welcome Here explores themes of Motherland\, mother tongue\, and mother love\, interweaving stories of our relationship with the natural world\, our cultural and linguistic traditions\, and our dreams for the future generation of our grandchildren.  \nSaturday\, May 7 – 7:00 PM  \nDoors open at 6:00 PM  \nTickets: Adults – $15 each ~ Stu/Sen – $10 each  \nPrices listed are advance ticket prices before fees. Fees will be added to each ticket at time of purchase. \nTickets available at this link. Click here.\nIn addition to these live performances\, the concert will be filmed and made available online in the months following.    Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland\, ME\, whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership\, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences\, addressing social justice issues\, and amplifying underrepresented voices through classical music. Each year\, Palaver presents over 40 live performances featuring diverse musical programming\, cross-genre projects\, and community collaborations. Equally committed to education\, Palaver offers music instruction to over 325 students per year through the Palaver Music Center in Portland\, ME.  Sponsor: DaVinci’s Eatery \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nShow sponsor: DaVinci’s Eatery\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/may-7-palaver-strings-welcome-here/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220408T233346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T233346Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at the Franco April 23
DESCRIPTION:Maine Event Comedy will be the hosts of the evening’s entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, April 23\, at the Franco Center.\n\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\n\nAges 18+\n\nTickets $12 in advance\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE\n\n$15 at door.\n\nSponsor: Roopers
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/comedy-at-the-franco-april-23/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T203847
CREATED:20220221T140613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T140613Z
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SUMMARY:Breakin' Strings at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nBreakin’ Strings\, Maine’s premiere bluegrass band\, will perform at the Franco Center Saturday\, April 16.\nTICKETS ONLINE or call the box office at 207-689-2000. \n Saturday\, Apr 16 – 7:00 PM  \nDoors and bar open at 6:00 PM  \nTickets: $12 each  \nPrices listed are advance ticket prices before fees.  \nFees will be added to each ticket at time of purchase.  \nMeet the band: \n\nCliff Gelina ​​​ Leader & Co-Founder of Breakin’ Strings\nCliff Gelina plays Mandolin mainly with Breakin’ Strings but you will catch him pick up the guitar and upright bass or dobro as well. Cliff is also a Lead Singer & Songwriter of the group.  Cliff has been playing music for over 20 years starting with The Gelina Family Bluegrass Band. Cliff also had a solo music career being signed on to (Tate Music Group) TMG Records in 2014.  When Cliff was 15 years old he Started Breakin’ Strings with Corey Bonnevie in 2004. ​\n \nCorey Bonnevie Lead Guitar & Co-Founder of Breakin’ Strings\nCorey Bonnevie is The Lead Guitar player for Breakin’ Strings as well as a lead singer and songwriter for the band. Corey will also be caught playing the upright bass and mandolin at times. Corey has a strong musical background as well. Harmony is a HUGE part of what Corey brings to the table. He was raised in NC with a family singing in a church choir. He also has several generations of his family that are well known in the Maine bluegrass scene.\n \nEd Howe Fiddle Player & LIVE Sound Man of Breakin’ Strings\nEd Howe is the Fiddle player for Breakin’ Strings as well as the Sound Engineer and Driver when doing major travel. Ed Howe is a world class fiddle player. He has traveled the world playing music. Ed has over 25 years of experience playing music professionally and running sound for live events. Ed Howe has been playing fiddle off and on with Breakin’ Strings Since 2006.\n \nHunter Webber Banjo Player of Breakin’ Strings\nHunter Webber is the Banjo Player of Breakin’ Strings. He has also been a huge part of the band for many years. Hunter has about 20 years experience playing the Banjo. Hunter is known to pick up the guitar on a few tunes as well. But when he plays Banjo\, hold on tight… He is the driving force of this band. Hunter started playing with Breakin’ Strings in 2006.\n \nBrian Durkin Bass Player of Breakin’ Strings\nBrian Durkin plays Bass for Breakin’ Strings. Brian is the Newest member of the band\, Joining in 2021. Brian brings a lot to the table. He is a seasoned musician who has toured all over the world as well. Brian is also a great Singer & Songwriter. When he picks up a guitar and starts playing country swing\, it feeling like you are hanging out in Austin\, TX.\n \n\nSponsor: Norway Savings Bank Sponsor: Hebert Construction\nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/breakin-strings-at-the-franco-2022/
CATEGORIES:Music
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