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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meet-up
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up for the advanced group will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, April 25\, at the Auburn Public Library on Spring St. \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. \nFor more information about the French club\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063. The beginner group is encouraged to find a location to meet at on this day.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-french-conversation-meet-up-2/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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SUMMARY:Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 24
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nMorning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/morning-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-april-24/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T190000
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SUMMARY:Dark Side of Somewhere 4-20 at Franco
DESCRIPTION:This Pink Floyd-themed concert followed by dance performance takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday\, April 20\, at the Franco Center. The evening will begin with an opening set from Maine piano legend Dawson Hill performing classic Pink Floyd on a grand piano before the show is turned over to the dancer/artists/performers from Nevaeh Dance Circus for a multi-media dance immersion experience that brings together video\, circus/flow arts\, and contemporary dance all set to the legendary Pink Floyd album “Dark Side of the Moon.”\n\nTickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door day of show. Tickets are not being sold through the Franco Center. Tickets can be purchased through EventBrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-side-of-somewhere-tickets-720651637447\n\nThe event is the work of Moovin On Productions. Questions? Email moovinonproductions@gmail.com or visit http://www.nevaehdancecircus.org/\n\n\n\nThe Franco Center is the host of the event. We are not selling tickets to this event. Our venue is located at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot on Oxford Street. Handicap access via our elevator is on the Lincoln St. Alley side of our building.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/dark-side-of-somewhere-4-20-at-franco/
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Dance,Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T100000
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SUMMARY:Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 17
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nMorning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nUpcoming morning dates include: April 24. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/morning-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-april-17/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T133000
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SUMMARY:Time for Trivia at noon Monday\, April 15
DESCRIPTION:The daytime trivia social will return on the third Monday of April at noon. Mark your calendars: April 15. Cost is $5 per person. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. A light lunch of sandwiches and chips will be available for purchase. The questions will feature trivia about old movies and TV shows from the 1960s\, ’70s\, and ’80s. \nQuestions about the trivia socials can be directed to Jake at 207-514-7753 or production@francocenter.org. \nThe Franco Center has provided a safe place for visitors to learn about local history as well as worldwide phenomena including what life is like for immigrants\, what it was like to work in the mills\, what child labor was like\, life in Little Canada\, and the cultures of many immigrant groups including food\, music\, and dance. We share this information through events\, education programs\, tours and more than 30 display cases full of donated historical artifacts and the stories these artifacts bring to life. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston\, in the former St. Mary’s Church. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Handicap access to the building is via an elevator on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Everyone is welcome at the Franco Center; there is no membership or language requirement. Our box office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Tuesdays and Wednesdays\, online at www.francocenter.org/shows\, and 207-689-2000.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/time-for-trivia-at-noon-monday-april-15/
CATEGORIES:Trivia Lunch
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Bean Supper at Franco April 13
DESCRIPTION:The bean supper on April 13 has been cancelled.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bean-supper-at-franco-march-30/
CATEGORIES:Bean Supper
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meet-up
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, April 11\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nAll who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee\, tea\, or snack! \nThe group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great time. \nThe meet-ups are held every other Thursday morning at the Franco Center. Park in the mill lot across the street on Oxford Street and use the double orange Heritage Hall doors. \nFor more information about the French club\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063 or Joanne Ducharme at 207-713-8324.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-french-conversation-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
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SUMMARY:Franco American culture to be topic of program featuring David Vermette
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON—The Franco Center will host author David Vermette\, who writes about Franco American heritage and culture\, at noon\, Wednesday\, April 10. This is a free presentation.\n \n His book “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization\, Immigration\, Religious Strife.”  \nIt is suggested that attendees buy the featured books ahead of the book talk at Amazon or other online book stores.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/books-stories-program-at-franco-center-to-feature-david-vermette/
CATEGORIES:Books & Stories
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SUMMARY:Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 10
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nMorning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nUpcoming morning dates include: April 17 and 24. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/morning-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-april-10/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T210000
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley coming April 7 to Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:Bob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday\, April 7. His shows feature Maine humor and audience engagement. He asks the audience questions and then has fun with their answers. If you’re sitting in any seat\, you might get called on! Bob usually brings a comedian to open the show\, too. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. 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. 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. \nTickets  $44.00 (includes fees)
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bob-marley-coming-april-7-to-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T213000
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SUMMARY:Early Beatles tribute band returning to Franco Center April 5
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute band returns to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday\, April 5. Tickets available at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Franco Center photo.  \nCHECK OUT THIS GREAT MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grc0Ka3qdlo \nStudio Two—The Early Beatles Tribute band to play April 5 at Franco Center  \nLEWISTON—Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday\, April 5. 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.    \nVisit the Studio Two website to listen to their music http://www.studiotwotributeband.com/  \nAccording to their publicist\, “Unlike other Beatle Tribute acts that try to deliver the entire Beatles catalog in single two-hour show\, STUDIO TWO concentrates only on the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles career: The club and touring years. These are the years when people actually saw them play. The years when The Beatles crafted their sound\, and their stage performance\, and the years when they took the world by storm\, and changed everything.”  \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.   \nTickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of the show and can be purchased online at BOX OFFICE 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.   \nFranco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, in a former church building. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.     \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; media sponsors are Bennett Radio Group; Sun Journal; Turner Publishing; and Uncle Andy’s Digest. Show sponsors are Androscoggin Bank; Ann’s Flower Shop; and Dirigo Federal Credit Union. \n###  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/early-beatles-tribute-band-returning-to-franco-center-april-5/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 3
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nDance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nUpcoming morning dates include: April 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/morning-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-april-3/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000
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SUMMARY:Time for Trivia at night Tuesday\, April 2
DESCRIPTION:The questions featuring local trivia will return for a NIGHTTIME appearance by request from those who couldn’t make it to the daytime trivia social. Be at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, April 2 for a repeat of the trivia questions asked at the premiere daytime trivia social. No food at the nighttime event. Donations $5 at the door. Expected to be an hour long social. \nNOTE THAT THE DAYTIME EVENT IS STILL HAPPENING TOO: The daytime trivia social will return on the third Monday of April at noon. Mark your calendars: April 15. A light lunch will be served of chicken and mushroom crepes with a salad. Cost is $12 per person. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. The questions will feature trivia about old movies. \nQuestions about the trivia socials can be directed to Jake at 207-514-7753 or production@francocenter.org. \nThe Franco Center has provided a safe place for visitors to learn about local history as well as worldwide phenomena including what life is like for immigrants\, what it was like to work in the mills\, what child labor was like\, life in Little Canada\, and the cultures of many immigrant groups including food\, music\, and dance. We share this information through events\, education programs\, tours and more than 30 display cases full of donated historical artifacts and the stories these artifacts bring to life. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston\, in the former St. Mary’s Church. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Handicap access to the building is via an elevator on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Everyone is welcome at the Franco Center; there is no membership or language requirement. Our box office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Tuesdays and Wednesdays\, online at www.francocenter.org/shows\, and 207-689-2000.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/time-for-trivia-at-night-tuesday-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Trivia Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T193000
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SUMMARY:Nighttime dance lessons at the Franco April 1
DESCRIPTION:We are adding two nighttime dance lesson events in addition to our morning dance lessons for all those who said they would come at night but can’t during the day. \nMark your calendar for evening dance lessons 6:30pm Monday\, April 1 and Monday\, April 8. We hope you attend so we know you’re out there! \nThe Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/nighttime-dance-lessons-at-the-franco-april-1/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Stand-up comedy at the Franco Center hosted by Dawn Bach
DESCRIPTION:Dawn Bach and Friends comedy show has been cancelled.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/stand-up-comedy-at-the-franco-center-march-29-hosted-by-dawn-bach-2/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meetup
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, March 28\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nAll who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee\, tea\, or snack! \nThe group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great time. \nThe meet-ups are held every other Thursday morning at the Franco Center. Park in the mill lot across the street on Oxford Street and use the double orange Heritage Hall doors. \nFor more information about the French club\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063 or Joanne Ducharme at 207-713-8324.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-french-conversation-meetup-5/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
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SUMMARY:Morning dance lessons March 27
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nDance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nUpcoming dates include: March 27; April 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/upcoming-dance-lessons-morning-and-night/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert March 23
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s concert is canceled! \nMidcoast Symphony Orchestra staff will email all ticket holders. Please call the MSO box office at 207-481-0790 if you do not receive your email by 2 p.m.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/mso-to-present-new-artistic-melange-march-23-at-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20240313T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T171041Z
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SUMMARY:Line dance lessons aka exercise at the Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin\, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. \nDance lessons go from 10am to 11am. \nUpcoming dates include: March 20 and 27; April 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24. \nNo need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/line-dance-lessons-aka-exercise-at-the-franco-center/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20240131T175528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T175528Z
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SUMMARY:Poutine\, Pea Soup & Trivia Social
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE: Monday\, March 18 \nCLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS \nThe Franco Center has announced a new lunchtime social: Poutine\, Pea Soup & Trivia. The first social will take place from NOON to 2 p.m. Monday\, March 18\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. This event is a time for all Franco-Americans and others in the community to come together and socialize. This social will be less structured than our La Rencontre luncheons that typically feature some form of entertainment. \nThis trivial social will feature Franco foods such as poutine and pea soup at NOON. The menu will vary at times\, but will be light. \nThe trivia will feature questions about the Lewiston and Auburn community. The main purpose of this event is for socializing. \nThe cost is $12 per person and includes the poutine and pea soup. Other foods may be available for purchase. \nCall the box office at 207-689-2000 or stop in from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays to buy tickets in advance. \nCLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/poutine-pea-soup-trivia-social/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Trivia Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20240315T131002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T131002Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society concert March 17
DESCRIPTION:Maine Music Society concert \nTickets – Maine Music Society (tickets are not sold through the Franco Center) \n\n\n\n\nConcert III\nA Breath of Mozart\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 17\n2:00 pm \nOur classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-concert-march-17/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20230725T144042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T144042Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Music Society concerts March 16\, 17
DESCRIPTION:Maine Music Society concert \nMarch 16\, 17 \nTickets – Maine Music Society \n\n\n\n\nConcert III\nA Breath of Mozart\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 16\n7:00 pm \nSunday\, March 17\n2:00 pm \nOur classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/maine-music-society-concerts-march-16-17/
CATEGORIES:Music,Renter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20240131T181917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T181917Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Glow Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nGlow Dance Party at Heritage Hall Bar
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/glow-dance-party-at-heritage-hall-bar/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20240202T161255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T161255Z
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SUMMARY:Free French conversation meetup
DESCRIPTION:The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday\, March 14\, at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. \nAll who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee\, tea\, or snack! \nThe group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great time. \nThe meet-ups are held every other Thursday morning at the Franco Center. Park in the mill lot across the street on Oxford Street and use the double orange Heritage Hall doors. \nFor more information about the French club\, contact Jan Sullivan at 207-239-0063 or Joanne Ducharme at 207-713-8324.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/free-french-conversation-meetup-4/
CATEGORIES:French Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20231227T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T153325Z
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SUMMARY:BMW Last Hurrah
DESCRIPTION:BMW: Breau Miller West\, will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday\, March 10\, at the Franco Center. The trio consists of well-known local musicians Denny Breau\, Mark Miller\, and Arlo West. Doors and cash bar will open at 1 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and can be purchased in advance online at TICKETS or by calling 207-689-2000. Our box office is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for those who want to buy tickets in person. \nParking is available in the mill lot across the street on the Oxford Street side of the building. The Franco Center is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. alley side of the building.
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/bmw-last-hurrah/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20230716T201307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T201307Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Bus: The Who tribute band coming to Franco Center March 9 
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Portland-based The Who tribute band\, Magic Bus\, is coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday\, March 9. Tickets are available at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Submitted photo.  \nMagic Bus: The Who tribute band coming to Franco Center March 9  \nLEWISTON–Magic Bus\, The Who tribute band based in Portland\, Maine\, will bring their performance to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday\, March 9. The Who\, one of rock’s most iconic bands\, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song\, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their amazing journey. Still performing more than 50 years later\, The Who can be heard in commercials\, television theme songs and on the radio.  \nMagic Bus\, the tribute band\, captures the sound and feel of The Who. “We’ll take you on a tour of the rock band’s discography\, covering songs from “My Generation” to “Who Are You.” We also perform select songs from the rock operas “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia\,” said Paul Bessa\, the Roger Daltrey role-player of the tribute band.  \nPaul Bessa (vocals\, piano\, guitar\, harmonica) comes from New York and now lives in Portland\, Maine. His introduction to music began with drums at the age of 15 after which he taught himself piano and guitar. He’s played in several rock bands and grew up listening to Led Zeppelin\, the Beatles and other iconic bands. In 1997\, he got a recording contract in Hollywood for his own music. Today\, he gives vocal lessons and performs the music of The Who. His vocal style sounds like Daltrey’s and with Bessa’s talent on acoustic guitar\, keyboards and harmonica\, each song is rich with sound.  \nAndy Pappas plays the part of Pete Townshen on guitar and vocals. His love for classic rock began at an early age. Listening to Elton John as a young boy sent him on a musical journey\, later becoming fully immersed in the classic rock genre. His main influences include Deep Purple\, Yes\, Van Halen\, and Rush. Pappas eats\, sleeps\, and breathes everything rock music. His passion for guitar started at the age of 12\, and he was performing in a band by 13. A self-taught musician\, Pappas continued to perform in bands to the present day. His passion for The Who and his musical talent fit the role of Pete Townshend. His life’s mission is to keep classic rock alive and well.  \nMike Merservey was born with drumsticks in his hands. After his parents gave him his first drum it has been chaos from day one. Playing in bands and traveling to six states and two countries\, Meservey honed his musical skills. Hearing Who tunes all his musical life\, he now takes on the high-profile part of drummer Keith Moon. Meservey has studied Moon’s drumming and has said\, “It’s an ongoing process. Keith is like a big band drummer in a rock band. You can’t appreciate his genius until you learn his unpredictable style.”   \nRich Pierpont on guitar and vocals\, steps up to the part of Who bassist John Entwistle. Musical talent runs in Pierpont’s family. His many times great-grandfather wrote “Jingle Bells\,” and his father was in a competitive barbershop quartet. After not getting blessed with any of those particular musical genes\, luckily there was a bass clef gene still kicking around\, he said. Band members say Pierpont has “an ear for music and 10 nimble fingers. With blisters under callus\, and grooves in his fingertips\, it’s back to the future\, flirting around the octaves emulating the great ‘Thunder Fingers.’”  \nListen to the band’s music videos here: https://magicbustour.com/audio-videos/ \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at BOX OFFICE TICKETS or by phone at 207-689-2000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.    \nTier 1 tickets in advance are $30 and at the door: $35.  \nTier 2 tickets in advance are $25 and at the door: $30.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.  \nSeason Underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care; Media Sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Show sponsors are Dirigo Federal Credit Union; Lawn Guard; Norway Savings Bank; and Platz Associates. \n###  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/magic-bus-the-who-tribute-band-coming-to-franco-center-march-9/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
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SUMMARY:Art exhibit\, reception\, tour at Franco Center March 9
DESCRIPTION:Paper Arts exhibit\, reception\, tour at Franco Center March 9  \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center will host an hour-long art exhibit\, reception and tour from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday\, March 9\, to celebrate the art works of 10 students completing its 9-week Onion Foundation-funded paper arts workshop led by local artist Karen Brooks. The public is welcome to attend this free event.  \n \n“This arts education program at the Franco Center featured multi-session\, hands-on\, skill-based art lessons culminating in an exhibit and celebration\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing and development director at the Franco Center. “I’ve worked with Karen Brooks in a similar program a few years ago and she is a phenomenal teacher.”  \n \nThe Franco Center recognizes the role it plays in providing free arts education opportunities such as this program that is designed to meet the expressed needs and interests of older adults. “The students created art; they didn’t only learn about it. Each class built on skills learned in a previous lesson\,” said Scammon. “The students took inspiration for their art from the Franco Center’s beautiful stained-glass windows and architecture.”    \nAt the exhibit and reception on Saturday\, March 9\, students and teacher will share their creations and accomplishments in an event that is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. “We will open the doors at 11 a.m. followed by brief remarks at 11:15 a.m. During the next 45 minutes\, students will be available to answer questions about their art works on display\,” said Scammon. Visitors can take student-led tours after viewing the art.  \nThe paper arts workshop was funded in part by the Onion Foundation.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston\, in the former St. Mary’s Church on the corner of Cedar and Oxford streets. Parking is in the mill lot on Oxford St. Handicap access to the building is via an elevator on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Visitors do not have to register\, speak French\, or belong to a club or membership in order to attend this event. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/art-exhibit-reception-tour-at-franco-center-march-9/
CATEGORIES:Arts Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
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CREATED:20240304T154651Z
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SUMMARY:Morning art exhibit\, reception and tour at Franco Center March 9
DESCRIPTION:Paper Arts exhibit\, reception\, tour at Franco Center March 9  \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center will host an hour-long art exhibit\, reception and tour from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday\, March 9\, to celebrate the art works of 10 students completing its 9-week Onion Foundation-funded paper arts workshop led by local artist Karen Brooks. The public is welcome to attend this free event.  \n \n“This arts education program at the Franco Center featured multi-session\, hands-on\, skill-based art lessons culminating in an exhibit and celebration\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing and development director at the Franco Center. “I’ve worked with Karen Brooks in a similar program a few years ago and she is a phenomenal teacher.”  \n \nThe Franco Center recognizes the role it plays in providing free arts education opportunities such as this program that is designed to meet the expressed needs and interests of older adults. “The students created art; they didn’t only learn about it. Each class built on skills learned in a previous lesson\,” said Scammon. “The students took inspiration for their art from the Franco Center’s beautiful stained-glass windows and architecture.”    \nAt the exhibit and reception on Saturday\, March 9\, students and teacher will share their creations and accomplishments in an event that is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. “We will open the doors at 11 a.m. followed by brief remarks at 11:15 a.m. During the next 45 minutes\, students will be available to answer questions about their art works on display\,” said Scammon. Visitors can take student-led tours after viewing the art.  \nThe paper arts workshop was funded in part by the Onion Foundation.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston\, in the former St. Mary’s Church on the corner of Cedar and Oxford streets. Parking is in the mill lot on Oxford St. Handicap access to the building is via an elevator on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Visitors do not have to register\, speak French\, or belong to a club or membership in order to attend this event. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/morning-art-exhibit-reception-and-tour-at-franco-center-march-9/
CATEGORIES:Arts Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20230725T140712Z
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SUMMARY:Denny Breau to perform at La Rencontre March 7
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center presents a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday\, March 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of pot roast\, potatoes\, carrots\, and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical entertainment by Denny Breau.  \nTICKETS \nDiverse cultures\, performing arts\, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally\, in Franco culture\, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument to entertain at such gatherings — and so\, accordingly\, the Franco Center invites local musicians to provide live music for its guests.  \nAfter lunch\, Denny Breau will provide the entertainment. Breau started playing guitar when he was nine 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  \nTickets are $17 and include the meal and entertainment. All seats are reserved. Tickets must be purchased by noon Monday\, March 4\, so we can plan the number of meals to prepare. Tickets will not be sold at the door.  \nCall the box office at 207-689-2000 or visit between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Purchase online at www.francocenter.org/shows.  \nLa Rencontre series is sponsored by FACE Foundation\, TV5 Monde\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston.   \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is in the Oxford Street mill lot. Handicap access in on the Lincoln St. Side of the building. 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/denny-breau-la-rencontre-march-7/
CATEGORIES:La Rencontre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220233
CREATED:20230711T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T191605Z
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SUMMARY:USM professor to present free ‘Women Who Risked Everything’ concert at Franco Center March 1 
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: “The Women Who Risked Everything for Freedom” concert program featuring soprano Malinda Haslett\, Scott Wheatley on piano\, and a slideshow of women composers is a collaboration between Franco-American Collection at University of Southern Maine and the Franco Center and starts at 6 p.m. Friday\, March 1. Admission is free but RSVP your seat at 207-689-2000 or www.francocenter.org/shows. Submitted photo.  \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nThe Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine\, in collaboration with the Franco Center\, the University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music\, Bates College Department of Music and with research support from Bates special collections will host “Celebrating French Music\, the History Makers\, the History Changers” at the 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston venue at 6 p.m. Friday\, March 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is no admission fee but seats must be reserved. The music will begin at 6\, with a reception to follow at 7:15.\nWe are happy to announce our first collaborative program between Bates and USM as leaders in arts scholarship. The program\, “Celebrating French Music\, the History Makers\, the History Changers\,” highlights the lives and music and struggle for freedom of French women who have been forgotten in history. In honor of those who passed away after the tragedy in Lewiston this October\, the program will conclude with Fauré’s Requiem. In collaboration\, friends\, colleagues\, and students from Bates College and University of Southern Maine will come together to sing the Requiem as a musical memorial.\nDr. Malinda Haslett\, soprano\, credits research partners at the Bates archives and the Franco-American Collection for assistance with her work on underrepresented composers\, in particular\, French Jewish resistance composer Claude Arrieu\, the subject of her USM Trustee Professorship. Arrieu lived in Paris during the Occupation\, where she was a founding member of the Front National des Musiciens\, a resistance network whose purpose was to save artists and art from annihilation while simultaneously preserving French culture and lifting morale. The FNM programmed public concerts of ‘degenerate’ composers\, illegally funneled music to artists in hiding\, and published an underground newspaper instructing anti-Vichy behavior. When the war ended\, their efforts went unrecognized\, and their music fell into obscurity. After the war\, Dame Alice Esty\, a Maine native\, soprano\, and philanthropist\, commissioned Arrieu to write for her. Esty lived in Lewiston\, and for this reason Arrieu’s manuscripts written for Esty lie in the archival collection at Bates College. This evening we honor Arrieu\, Esty\, and Maine’s contribution to the classical vocal music canon\, as well as to showcase the work of current young vocal artists here in Maine.\nOriginally from Evian\, France\, Joëlle Morris is a singer\, choral conductor\, music educator and voice teacher living in central Maine. Recognized for her warm mezzo voice and her ability to sparkle on stage\, she is admired for her versatility. Joëlle has performed in an array of opera and musical theater shows\, her favorite roles include Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier\, Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte\, Cherubino in La Nozze di Figaro\, Rosina in The Barber of Seville\, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma! and Aldonza in Man of la Mancha. An active recitalist\, Joëlle has sung across the United States\, France and Switzerland. Since relocating to Maine\, Joëlle has appeared with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra\, the Mozart Mentor Orchestra and is regularly a featured artist at Colby College\, Bates College\, Bowdoin College\, the Franco Center\, Waterville Opera House\, Nordica Auditorium\, the Colby Jazz Faculty Ensemble\, King’s Chapel in Boston and the Early Music Festival in Portland. She is also a co-founding member of the Amethyst Chamber Ensemble and the Resinosa Ensemble which specialized in 21st century and commissioned works. She now serves as the Director of Choir\, and teaches Applied Voice lessons\, Intro to Music and Musicianship Labs at Bates College.\nThe USM Voice Program shines in its championing of underrepresented composers\, and tonight we celebrate these trailblazing women through song. Osher School of Music seniors Josephine Lawrence\, Bella StCyr\, and Caroline Wood present music of women pioneers: Astrud Gilberto\, Thea Musgrave\, and Francisca ”Chiquinha” Gonzaga. As UROP (Undergraduate Research Award Opportunity) award winners\, each soprano has focused her research on a more complete view of music history\, highlighting the work of undervalued women in music. Tonight you hear the musical fruits of their labor and how each student has found meaning in correcting the gender pendulum in music.\nConductor duties will be shared by Scott Wheatley (USM) and Joelle Morris (Bates). Scott Wheatley\, baritone\, is a native of Kansas. He has performed with the Kansas City Lyric Opera\, New York City Opera\, Whitewater Opera\, Bronx Opera\, Sarasota Opera\, Opera Northeast\, Connecticut Grand Opera\, Opera Maine\, the Ashlawn Summer Festival companies\, the New York Philharmonic\, Vienna Philharmonic\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Cleveland Orchestra and San Francisco Symphony. Scott is on the voice faculty at University of Southern Maine\, where he also serves as a collaborative pianist. With soprano Dr. Malinda Haslett\, he has presented recitals throughout Europe promoting the vocal literature of under-represented women composers\, especially American composers. He is also the Assistant Director for the Oratorio Chorale\, a large\, award-winning community chorus in Southern Maine.\nSupport for this concert program comes from Maine Community Bank\, Maine Advisory Associates\, a Friend\, TempleShalomAuburn.org\, UMaine Judaic Studies\, DentalLace.com\, and UMaine Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies. Season underwriter is Maple Way Dental Care. Media sponsors are Sun Journal\, Turner Publishing\, Uncle Andy’s\, Bennett Radio Group. Thank you also to sponsors the Quebec Delegation in Boston and TV5MONDE.\nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.\n  \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/usm-professor-to-present-free-feminine-voice-of-protest-program-at-franco-center-nov-3/
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