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SUMMARY:Noon Tunes concert Sept. 7 at Franco Center to feature Marc Mailhot
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Noon Tunes will feature musical artist Marc Mailhot in a noontime concert Thursday\, Sept. 7\, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and entertainment. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Submitted photo.   \nNoon Tunes concert to feature musical artist Marc Mailhot Sept. 7 at Franco Center   \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center opens its 2023-24 Noon Tunes live musical entertainment series at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday\, Sept. 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artist Marc Mailhot.   \nThis event is open to everyone including the community of Franco-American and French-speaking families in the area. It is an opportunity for everyone to connect with each other and with their neighbors of diverse cultures\, languages\, and backgrounds. Meals and stories will be shared\, friends will be reunited\, and memories will be made.   \n“Language is a common thread between the French Canadian immigrants of the mid 1800s and the immigrants of today\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing/development director of the Franco Center. “We embrace the differences in cultures and languages of our neighbors today. This luncheon is an opportunity to bring the community together.”   \nThe menu includes lasagna\, vegetables\, rolls\, and dessert.\n  \nIn 2023\, Noon Tunes La Rencontre entertainer Mailhot will be starting his 64th year as a performing musical artist. He began his musical career in September 1957 at age 6\, formally studying piano under the late\, renowned Maine music teacher Louis Sirois for 11 years. Mailhot played his first formal public performance in a piano recital in May 1960.   \nMailhot began playing drums in 1964\, inspired by his father and the British invasion beginning with The Beatles. He continues playing\, performing\, and teaching both instruments today. In 1967\, Mailhot was chosen to represent Westbrook High School as a tenor in the All-State Concert and in 1968 sang “Edelweiss” from “The Sound of Music” as a solo with the Westbrook High School Chorus in the All-City Concert.    \nDuring his musical career\, Mailhot has performed thousands of gigs with pioneering Maine bands Love\, Inc. and Pegasus in the 1960s and ’70s. He performed with The Chapparals and currently performs with Get Back\, a Beatles ‘60s tribute band\, and as a solo pianist and singer. Mailhot has also written\, recorded\, toured extensively\, and produced music releases.    \nAs a member of Love\, Inc. in 1968\, Mailhot opened for well-known Boston groups The Orphans and Ultimate Spinach. When performing with Pegasus in the 1970s\, he opened for national artists Bob Seger and Edgar Winter. Love\, Inc. was the first Maine pop band to record an album in 1970 and chart three singles in 1969\, 1970\, and 1971.    \nPegasus recorded their only single at Record Plant East in New York City\, in the same Studio where Don McLean recorded “American Pie.” The band’s producer was Dan Turbeville who co-produced the first Woodstock album\, and engineer Dennis Ferrante who engineered George Harrison’s “Concert for Bangladesh” album.    \nMailhot taught keyboard and drums at Starbird Music in Portland\, Maine in the 1960s and early ’70s.    \nLong-time patrons of the Franco Center may recall that from 2015 to 2017\, Mailhot was part of the “Connie Combo” for the Connie Francis Tribute Show.   \nTickets are $17 and include the meal and entertainment. All seats are reserved. Tickets must be purchased by noon Tuesday\, Sept. 5\, so we can plan the number of meals to prepare. Tickets will not be sold at the door.   \nCall the box office at 207-689-2000 or visit between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Purchase online at www.francocenter.org/shows.   \nThe Noon Tunes La Rencontre series is sponsored by FACE Foundation\, TV5 Monde\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston.  \n“French programs at the Franco Center are supported by TV5Monde\, FACE Foundation\, and the Quebec Delegation Boston\,” said Scammon. “In addition to the Noon Tunes La Rencontre Series\, they sponsor our free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meetup every other Thursday morning.”   \nThe Franco Center offers tours of the former St. Mary’s Church with stories and exhibits about the French Canadian immigrants; miscellaneous French entertainment throughout the performance year; a French library with diverse resources including oral histories; and a Franco Trail L-A map which highlights significant Franco American locations in Lewiston and Auburn.   \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is in the Oxford Street mill lot. Handicap access in on the Lincoln St. Side of the building.  \nLINK TO SCROLL THROUGH ALL SHOWS AND BUY TICKETS: CLICK HERE \nClick here for La Rencontre TICKETS
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/noon-tunes-concert-sept-7-at-franco-center-to-feature-marc-mailhot/
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SUMMARY:MSO musicians & friends to perform at Franco Center Sept. 10
DESCRIPTION:Photo Caption: Members of MSO and Friends of the Franco Center will perform in a fundraising concert at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Sept. 10. Tickets can be purchased at www.francocenter.org/shows and 207-689-2000. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston.  \nMusicians band together to create fundraising concert for Franco Center Sept. 10  \nLEWISTON– Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general\, got together to create a fundraiser concert for all the positive things the Franco Center brings to the community. The Members of Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and Friends of the Franco Center fundraising concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Sept. 10.  \nTickets are free for 17-under accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets for adults are $20 and $25 at the door day of show.  \nDoors and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday\, at www.francocenter.org\, and 207-689-2000.  \nThe Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. It is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building. Parking is in the mill lot across the street.  \nLINK TO SCROLL THROUGH ALL SHOWS AND BUY TICKETS: CLICK HERE \nCLICK HERE for this concert’s tickets. \n 
URL:https://francocenter.org/event/friends-of-franco-center-fundraising-concert-sept-10/
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SUMMARY:Lewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak on local Franco American history Sept. 13
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday\, Sept. 13\, local author Suzanne Roy will discuss the Franco American history on which she based her novels “The Enclave” and “The Legacy.” Admission is free.  \nLewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak about her books based on local Franco American history  \nLEWISTON—The Franco Center has announced a new program called Books and Stories Series at noon on Wednesdays. Admission to these author talks is free. The Books and Stories program features an author who will read from his/her book\, have books available for purchase and signing\, and follow up with  questions and answers following the presentation.   \n“The program brings people together of all ages and backgrounds to explore and share ideas about culture\, heritage\, and historical identities through storytelling events with authors\,” said Denise Scammon\, marketing and development director at the Franco Center. “This is a new program for the Franco Center and it has been funded in part by the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Arts Commission.”  \nAt noon Wednesday\, Sept. 13\, Suzanne Roy\, author of “The Enclave” and “The Legacy” will discuss her books that follow a fictional French-Canadian immigrant girl who attempts to keep her dreams alive as she grows into womanhood in the “Little Canada” enclave her culture created to protect itself from the American melting pot. The girl’s journey toward self-discovery and self-determination is one that women of all cultures are still struggling to complete. “The Legacy” In this stand-alone sequel to the “The Enclave.”  \nRoy\, a retired independent compliance consultant\, taught English at University of Maine Orono from 1972 to 1974 and later taught writing as a member of the adjunct faculty of UMA. She wrote the bilingual children’s television series “La Bonne Adventure” in the mid 1970s\, did Franco American research housed at University of Southern Maine\, taught a local history class at St. Dom’s in 1980\, and wrote several plays about Franco Americans\, two of which were produced and won awards in Australia. Roy is a native and resident of Lewiston and is currently working on her third historical novel.  \nOther dates\, authors\, and books in the series will be announced. It is suggested that participants buy the featured books ahead of the book talk at Amazon or other online book stores.  \nDoors open at 11:30 a.m. Presentation is at noon. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side. 
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SUMMARY:Dance lessons with Jake in the morning
DESCRIPTION:DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE \n10 a.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 20 \nGreat exercise! \nMeet new people! \nCome with friends! \n$5 suggested donation at door \nCotton Eye Joe\, The Macarena\, Stayin’ Alive\, Y.M.C.A.\, September\, Wobble\, Electric Slide\, Cupid Shuffle\, and other dances! \nOther dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: \nOct. 11\, 25\, Nov. 1\, 8\, 15\, Dec. 20. \n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Inspired Voices: Count on Me
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Voices is a magical evening of performances where we celebrate the spirit and strength of those who struggle with the effects of mental illness\, substance misuse and developmental challenges. \nReception at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Get your tickets today at https://IV2023.eventbrite.com \nPerformers share their talents\, tell their stories and move our audience to believe in the ability of the human spirit. Tri-County Mental Health Services hosts this annual event to showcase our clients as they strive and succeed in the face of extraordinary challenge. Since its debut performance in 2006\, Inspired Voices seeks to end the stigma associated with mental illness\, substance misuse and intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\nEach year brings new and powerful stories of the obstacles faced by those we serve and the inspiring ways those challenges are overcome. The proceeds of this joyful and stigma-busting event go to support the needs of TCMHS clients and their families.\n\nWatch Inspired Voices on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nM1lq_KxJQ0\n\nCome join us for this years’ Inspired Voices as we travel through an extraordinary journey of hope\, healing and recovery!\n\nEmail Leslie Ogilvie for more information.
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SUMMARY:Don’t miss Davidson County Line at Franco Center Sept. 30
DESCRIPTION:PHOTO CAPTION: Davidson County Line band will perform Sept. 30 at the Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 or www.francocenter.org/shows. The band performs a mix of rockabilly\, blues\, rock\, and country music. Submitted photo.  \nDavidson County Line to perform at Franco Center Sept. 30  \nLEWISTON–With much excitement from staff\, the Franco Center has announced that Davidson County Line will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday\, Sept. 30. Davidson County Line is a three-piece band established in 2015 from Central Maine. They perform a mix of rockabilly\, blues\, rock\, and country music. All members have over 30 years of experience and the mix of music is a “crowd pleaser\,” according to Jake Hodgkin\, Franco Center production manager.  \nThe various musical hits they play are by Johnny Cash\, Elvis\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Chuck Berry\, and many more from the 1950s and ‘60s. Davidson County Line performs on diverse stages including cruise lines\, casinos\, antique car shows\, and county fairs in Maine\, Massachusetts\, and New York.   \nMembers of Davidson County Line include Nashville recording artist on guitar and vocals “Eddie” Jones who began playing violin\, mandolin\, and banjo at age six in Nashville. He started performing at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium from an early age. Jones was one of Nashville’s youngest mandolin players. He soon began playing both guitar and bass\, and has been performing professionally for more than 40 years with a number of well-known artists.  He worked as a studio session player in Nashville and is considered a “Guitar Slinger.” Jones relocated to Maine in 2010. His natural southern drawl enhances his ability to sing the songs of his second cousin\, Johnny Cash.  \nMarty Lang on guitar joined the lineup in 2019. His musical career began in 1971 playing guitar for The Country Squires\, performing weddings\, and at various venues in Maine. Lang had the honor of performing with Dick Curless at a benefit. In 1979\, Lang performed with the Country Troubadours\, and the band won the title as the number one country band in Maine. After time spent in the United States Navy\, he joined several bands\, while attaining his associate degree in music at the University of Maine in Augusta. From there\, Lang furthered his studies at the University of Maine at Gorham\, studying classical music. Lang has a studio in his home where he produces music.  \n“Bub” Lynch on drums joined Jones and Lang in the spring of 2023 and is a welcomed asset to the lineup. Lynch began playing drums in 1970 while attending college at State University of New York\, SUNY Potsdam. He relocated to Maine in 1976 and performed with several different groups. Lynch had the amazing opportunity to perform in the warm-up band for the legendary Buddy Guy. Lynch has also performed and won in the Road to Memphis Challenge in 2000 with Blue Steel Express\, 2011 with Zac Pomerleau Blues Band\, and again in 2018 performing with Matt and the Barnburners. Lynch continues to perform in several bands in the Northeast.  \nTickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door day of show and can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or call 207-689-2000. Ticket purchases can be made online at CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this show. \nDoors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert is at 7 p.m. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston. Parking is in the mill lot across the street. Handicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building.  \nMusic by Davidson County Line can be heard at this link:https://photos.app.goo.gl/ibY4Wgyxgdw12sGE6 \n 
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