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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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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
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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T160000
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260420T224338
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211229T214841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T214841Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society
DESCRIPTION:Concert II – The Greatest Hits of the Past 400 Years\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 3/26/22 @ 7:30 pm\nSunday\, 3/27/22 @ 3:00 pm\nGendron Franco Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA musical voyage through history\n\nOur Classical Concert will feature some of the most beloved choral pieces of the past 400 years. Join us as we feature the music of Tallis\, Beethoven\, Mozart\, Haydn and many others. The MMS Chorale is ready to demonstrate that choral music is lively\, fun and exciting!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Co-Sponsor:
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20220207T184113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184113Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at the Franco March 25\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at the Franco\nFriday\, March 25\, 2022 starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Full bar available. \nComedians: Jody Sloane\, Al Ghanekar\, Kevin Neales \nTickets $12 in advance; $15 at door. \nAges 18+ \nBUY TICKETS HERE\nSponsor: Central Maine Graphics \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/comedy-at-the-franco-march-25-2022/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211229T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T213625Z
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Family Classics\n \nRohan Smith\, Conductor\n  \n Program: \nFrancis Scott Key & John Stafford Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner \nJessie Montgomery: Banner\n \nGeorge Frideric Handel: “Hornpipe” from Water Music\n \nFranz von Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture\n \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “II. Andante” from Piano Concerto No. 21\n \n— featuring Wayne du Maine\, Piano Soloist\nFranz Joseph Haydn: “II. Andante” from Trumpet Concerto \n— featuring Wayne du Maine\, Trumpet Soloist\nEdvard Grieg:  “Anitra’s Dance” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nJohn Phillip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever \n  \n \nPerformance Dates: \nMarch 19\, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. – Gendron Franco Center
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-3/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20220121T182025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T182025Z
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SUMMARY:La Rencontre March 10\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:During the month of March\, which celebrates Francophonie\, La Rencontre is scheduled for Thursday\, March 10 with a  10 a.m. social time\, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will consist of corned beef\, cabbage\, potatoes\, and carrots\, accompanied by dinner rolls and dessert. \nEntertainment following lunch will be provided by Present Company; members are three cousins from Lewiston: Lorna Jollymore\, Diane Meservier\, and Margaret Dix.  They have been performing together in public as Present Company for almost 35 years. Their singing will be accompanied by Jollymore on the keyboards. \nLa Rencontre is not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend the meal and event. \nTickets need to be purchased by noontime on March 7. The price of $15 includes meal and entertainment. For tickets\, call the Gendron Franco Center box office at 207-689-2000 or make your ticket purchase online at Tickets will not be sold at the door. \nClick here for TICKETS \nThe Franco Center is handicapped accessible and is at the corner of Cedar and Oxford streets in the Little Canada section of Lewiston\, just across the Lown Peace Bridge from New Auburn. \nSponsor: TV5 Monde \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care\nMedia Partners: Sun Journal\nTurner Publishing\nUncle Andy’s\nBennett Radio Group\n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/la-rencontre-march-10-2022/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211229T212738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T212738Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at The Franco
DESCRIPTION:Maine Event Comedy is hosting another incredible night of comedy\non February 26\, at 7:30pm\nDoors open an hour earlier for social hour; the bar will be open.  \nIf you’ve missed all the laughs\, don’t miss this event!  \nTickets at www.francocenter.org\, 207-689-2000\, and at the door. \nMaine Event Comedy presents Mike Koutrobis at the Franco Center \nMaine Event Comedy presents 30-year comedy veteran Mike Koutrobis at the Gendron Franco Center. The show will also feature Ryan Gartley and Caitlin Arcand. \nKoutrobis’ witty and sarcastic commentary has brought him to clubs\, colleges\, and corporations throughout the country. Prior to comedy\, Koutrobis was an accomplished rock musician\, Ringling Brothers trained clown\, and MMA ring announcer. He’s also appeared in various motion pictures such as “Bleed for This” with Miles Teller\, “Ghostbusters” with Melissa McCarthy\, and “Castle Rock”\, the upcoming Steven King series on Hulu. \nWith nearly 500 shows of experience\, Gartley has performed everywhere from Bangor to Las Vegas. He was featured on the internationally syndicated Steve Katsos Show and was a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. He’s opened for national headliners Jeff Dunham\, Steven Wright\, and Dave Coulier. \nBoston’s Arcand is using her psychology degree for anything shy of being a psychologist. Her candid stories and brutally honest accounts of her daily life have been heard on stages all over the country. She was named one of Buzzfeed’s 2021 Women to Watch for her woman-centered humor platform Ladyspike Media. \nThe Gendron Franco Center is located at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. The show is for ages 18-and-over and will contain adult language and content. Tickets are $12 in advance\, $15 at the door\, and may be purchased at FrancoCenter.org. \nFMI: Call/text (207) 513-0742 or email maineeventcomedy@gmail.com. \nCOVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions other than CDC guidelines.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/comedy-at-the-franco-2/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20220202T173510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T173510Z
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SUMMARY:Night Out for Jimbo
DESCRIPTION:A Night Out for Jimbo\nJimbo Marston\, the publisher of Uncle Andy’s Digest and LA Metro Magazine\, is currently battling his third bout with cancer. After battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 20 years ago\, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 2021\, the cancer has now metastasized to his lungs. Jimbo’s treatment will cost $50\,000 — not covered by insurance. Jimbo has been a pillar of the community for more than 20 years\, and has been involved in several local organizations\, including Make-A-Wish Maine\, raising almost half-a-million dollars for critically ill children through the Summer Block Party. \nLet’s Help Jimbo Kick Cancer!\nThursday\, Feb. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m.\nat the Gendron Franco Center \n46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston \n$50 person or $100/couple \nTicket includes appetizers and live entertainment. Cash bar also available. \nWith music from Tattooed Lies. \nFor tickets: CLICK HERE\nTo donate: gofund.me/999e22cf\nSponsors: Gendron Franco Center\, Mac’s Grill\, Dad’s Place \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/night-out-for-jimbo/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211221T192020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T192020Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at The Franco
DESCRIPTION:Maine Event Comedy Presents: Comedy at The Franco with\,\nAdam Hatch\,\nCrystal Bernard\,\nand Tuck Tucker!\nTickets: $12 in Advance\n$15 at the door\nFull bar\nGreat Atmosphere\n \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/comedy-at-the-franco/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211221T185847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T185847Z
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SUMMARY:Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:A New World\nRohan Smith\, Conductor\nProgram:\nNkeiru Okoye: Voices Shouting Out\n\nPhilip Carlsen: Rowing in Eden\n\nJohannes Brahms: “I. Allegro non troppo” from Violin Concerto\n\n— featuring Anne McKee\, Violinist\n— Anne is the winner of MSO’s 2020 Judith Elser Concerto Competition\nAntonín Dvořák:  Symphony No. 9 in E Minor\, Op. 95\, “From the New World”\n\nSaturday\, January 15\n \nFor tickets and more information\, please go to:
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/midcoast-symphony-orchestra-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211111T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T183241Z
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SUMMARY:The Franco Winter Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Come and witness a grand spectacle of lights\, sound\, music\, and dance at The Franco Center’s first “Winter Extravaganza” fundraiser!\n  \nAll proceeds to this magical show benefit The Gendron Franco Center\, and our mission to not only preserve the beautiful St. Mary’s Church\, but to help bring the best in arts and entertainment to the Lewiston/Auburn area.\nThis event has something for everyone\, and is one you will not want to miss!\nTickets in advance-$25 for adults\, $15 for kids 12 & under\nTickets at the door-$30 for adults\, $20 for kids 12 and under
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/the-franco-winter-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211129T161155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T161155Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society: A Season of Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert\nSaturday\, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, December 12 at 3:00 pm\, 2021\nOur new director\, Dr. Rick Nickerson\, will usher in the season by celebrating time-held traditions while creating new ones. The program will include many familiar works and feature Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite #3 and Michael John Trotta’s Gloria. This family-friendly concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season.\n         Event Co-Sponsors: Austin Associates\, Cornerstone Wealth Planning\nConcert starts at 3:00pm\n \n \n\nPlease read the following before purchasing tickets as there have been several changes to our concert attendance policy.\n\nDue to the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant across the state and nation\, we are announcing new safety protocols for Maine Music Society events at the Franco Center.\n\nEffective immediately\, all MMS audience members\, staff\, volunteers and performers age 12 and over will be required to:\n\n1.  Provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19. \n\nAccepted proof of vaccination includes the original vaccination card\, a printed copy of the vaccination card\, or a digital photograph of the vaccination card. The final dose of the vaccine must have been administered 14 days prior to event start time.\n\nOR\n\nProvide printed proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time.\n\nAccepted proof of negative test includes a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time\, or a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. At home test results will not be accepted.\n\nChildren under 12 years of age do not have to show proof of vaccination against Covid- 19 or proof of negative Covid-19 test\, but they are required to wear a face mask while inside the Franco Center.\n\n2.  Wear a mask at all times while in the Franco Center.\n\nUnless being otherwise exempt from wearing a mask because of a disability\, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.\n\nWear a mask that covers your nose\, mouth\, and chin\, unless you have a written medical exemption.\n\nScarves\, neck gaiters\, or other loosely woven materials are not acceptable alternatives to wearing a mask.\n\nMasks are also required for all attendees over 2 years of age\, and are to be worn at all times while in the facilities.\n\n3. Current ticket holders or subscribers unable to comply with these safety protocols may opt to take advantage of free exchanges into other MMS concerts in the 2021-22 season\, donate the cost of your tickets\, or request a  full refund by calling MMS at 333-3386.\n\n\nThese policies for our collective health and safety will remain in effect until further notice and are subject to change.\n\nNovember 14\, 2021
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-a-season-of-celebration-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211129T160812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T160812Z
UID:10985-1639180800-1639267199@francocenter.org
SUMMARY:Maine Music Society: A Season of Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert\nSaturday\, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, December 12 at 3:00 pm\, 2021\nOur new director\, Dr. Rick Nickerson\, will usher in the season by celebrating time-held traditions while creating new ones. The program will include many familiar works and feature Robert Shaw’s Many Moods of Christmas\, Suite #3 and Michael John Trotta’s Gloria. This family-friendly concert promises to bring out the memories\, spirit\, celebration and magic of the holiday season.\n         Event Co-Sponsors: Austin Associates\, Cornerstone Wealth Planning\nConcert starts at 7:30pm\n \n  \nPlease read the following before purchasing tickets as there have been several changes to our concert attendance policy. \nDue to the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant across the state and nation\, we are announcing new safety protocols for Maine Music Society events at the Franco Center. \nEffective immediately\, all MMS audience members\, staff\, volunteers and performers age 12 and over will be required to: \n1.  Provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19.  \nAccepted proof of vaccination includes the original vaccination card\, a printed copy of the vaccination card\, or a digital photograph of the vaccination card. The final dose of the vaccine must have been administered 14 days prior to event start time. \nOR \nProvide printed proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time or a negative rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. \nAccepted proof of negative test includes a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 PCR test from an authorized provider within 72 hours prior to the event start time\, or a printed or digital copy of negative Covid-19 rapid test within 12 hours prior to the event start time. At home test results will not be accepted. \nChildren under 12 years of age do not have to show proof of vaccination against Covid- 19 or proof of negative Covid-19 test\, but they are required to wear a face mask while inside the Franco Center. \n2.  Wear a mask at all times while in the Franco Center. \nUnless being otherwise exempt from wearing a mask because of a disability\, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. \nWear a mask that covers your nose\, mouth\, and chin\, unless you have a written medical exemption. \nScarves\, neck gaiters\, or other loosely woven materials are not acceptable alternatives to wearing a mask. \nMasks are also required for all attendees over 2 years of age\, and are to be worn at all times while in the facilities. \n3. Current ticket holders or subscribers unable to comply with these safety protocols may opt to take advantage of free exchanges into other MMS concerts in the 2021-22 season\, donate the cost of your tickets\, or request a  full refund by calling MMS at 333-3386.\n \nThese policies for our collective health and safety will remain in effect until further notice and are subject to change. \nNovember 14\, 2021
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-a-season-of-celebration-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T224338
CREATED:20211103T171408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171408Z
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SUMMARY:La Rencontre
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center presents La Rencontre (the gathering)\nThis event is open to everyone and is a way for our extended Franco-American\, and French speaking family in the area to reconnect with each other and with our neighbors. Meals and stories are shared\, friends are reunited\, and memories are made.\nSocial Hour starts at 10:00am\nLunch at 11:30am\nMenu: Tourtiere (meat pie)\, Butternut squash puree\, and cake delight. Juice and coffee will be provided with the meal. Full bar will be available.\n  \nEntertainment provided by: \nNel Meservier\, formerly with C’est Si Bon and The “Just Us” Entertainers. \nMelissa St Pierre\, Formerly with The “Just Us Entertainers” and currently lead singer of rock band Tattooed Lies. \nLorraine Giasson\,  Formerly with The “Just Us” Entertainers and currently a member of Lewiston-Auburn Little Community Theater. \nSue Caron\, Formerly with The “Just Us” Entertainers and currently a member of Lewiston-Auburn Little Community Theater. \nDebbie St Pierre Robitaille\, Formerly with Magic Pop Chorus and The “Just Us” Entertainers. \nBob Mathieu\, Formerly with the band\, The Royal Knights\, and The Fascinations \n        Special  appearance by Mike Willette\, formerly with The Flairs and Mike Willette’s Big Band. \n  \nAdmission is only $15 and includes full meal with entertainment\nFor tickets\, please go to: \nOr call the box office at 207-689-2000\n  \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental \nMedia Sponsors: Turner Publishing; Sun Journal; Uncle Andy’s Digest; Bennett Radio Group; WIGY 105.5/95.7; WOXO 92.7/100.7
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/la-rencontre/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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