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Anchor and Cross Symbolism

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonJuly 26, 2022

The anchor is a Christian symbol of safety, hope, and security, for its primary function is that of mooring a ship or boat. The safety of a ship in dangerous…

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Thursday Night Live kick off is July 14, runs through August

NewsBy Denise ScammonJuly 6, 2022

Thursday Night Live will kick off on July 14, 2022. Every Thursday night throughout the summer you can have fun at the Franco Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Happy…

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Visit us to see the Madonna at the Franco before it’s moved to the Basilica

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

Updated to add: The Basilica is creating a home for religious items from local Catholic churches that have closed over the years. These items, such as our beautiful Madonna medallion,…

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Dr. Shah visits rehearsal of play that features him as super hero

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

LEWISTON–Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine Center for Disease Control, a trusted source of public health announcements regarding COVID-19, visited the Franco Center on Friday, June 24, 2022, to see…

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La Rencontre on June 23, 2022 had a great turnout!

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

LEWISTON–St-Jean-Baptiste was the theme of La Rencontre held at the Franco Center on Thursday, June 23, 2022. There were 120 guests in attendance including Governor Janet Mills, Lewiston Mayor Carl…

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Dancing at the Franco!

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 13, 2022

The Franco Center will host two nights of dance lessons–June 16 and 30–prior to kicking off its Thursday Night Live dance events on July 14.   Doors will open at…

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La Rencontre to feature St-Jean-Baptiste Day June 23, 2022

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 3, 2022

PHOTO CAPTION:  St-Jean-Baptiste Day is the theme of the June La Rencontre. The event starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23. Tickets must be purchased by noon June 20. Photo…

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Dance lessons to kick off Thursday Night Live events on Lewiston’s Riverfront

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 3, 2022

Line dance lessons, dancing, karaoke, coming to Lewiston’s Riverfront on Thursday nights  LEWISTON— “Before we start our new Thursday Night Live events in July, learn to line dance with the…

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Parlez-Vous? French club schedule for June and July 2022

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 3, 2022

Parlez-Vous? French club schedule for June and July  LEWISTON—The Franco Center on the Riverfront in Lewiston has announced its June and July Parlez-Vous? French conversational club schedule for June and…

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Mallett Brothers playing at Lewiston’s Riverfront June 17

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 3, 2022

Mallett Brothers playing at the Franco on Lewiston’s Riverfront June 17  LEWISTON—The Mallett Brothers will perform in person at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17.   The band…

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The Cobblestones to perform June 29 at Franco Center

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Riverfront Performing Arts & Events

Our identity as “Riverfront Performing Arts and Events, Founded by Franco Americans” unites the French Canadian immigrant heritage, the location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue. We provide live performing arts and events that transform and engage our audiences and that enrich our community. Riverfront is a vibrant and energetic center where diverse stories and cultures are shared. We are grateful to live in a community that supports our mission and vision.

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