PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, local author Paul Dionne will discuss his books “The Priestess and the Pope” and “Madeleine’s Inquisition.” Both books have the theme that the religious subordination of one sex to the other is wrong. Admission is free. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Call 207-689-2000 for more…
LEWISTON– The Franco Center has announced that Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will return to its stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. For over 40 years, Tom Petty created timeless classics with the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, The Traveling Wilburys, and released solo albums until his unfortunate death in 2017. “Our…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A., September, Wobble, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, and other dances! Other dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15,…
PHOTO CAPTION: Bill Griese will bring the sounds of his Sweet Baby James tribute music to the Franco Center Oct. 13. The venue is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. James Taylor tribute artist coming October 13 to Franco Center LEWISTON—Known as “America’s #1 James Taylor tribute artist,”…
The Franco Center will host a baked bean supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in its Heritage Hall. Chef John Pulsifer has provided the menu which typically includes • Boston Baked Pea Beans • New England Baked Red Kidney Beans • Baked Lasagna • Cole Slaw • Steamed Kayem Red Hot Dogs…
Concert artist and teacher George Sebastian Lopez will open the 2023-24 Piano Series season at the Franco Center in the afternoon Sunday, Oct. 15. The Franco Center’s Piano Series is unique in Maine, presenting programs each season by world-class artists and rising stars. George Lopez, has been a dynamic performer, sought-after pedagogue, and engaging lecturer for over 30 years. He is the Robert Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College.
Your nightmare returns to crypt of former Lewiston church for three nights in October LEWISTON—The Franco Center returns its Fright Nights with walks through its crypt on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 19, 20, and 21. The crypt will be open from noon to 5 p.m. each day of the event. During daytime hours, the…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A., September, Wobble, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, and other dances! Other dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: Nov. 1, 8, 15, Dec. 20.
Soulful Expressions Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: William Grant Still: Aspiration: Lento, con risoluzione (from Symphony No.1) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 -- featuring Anastasia Antonacos, pianist Dimitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Concerts - Midcoast Symphony Orchestra: Performances: Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. - Franco Center in Lewiston Concert length approximately 2 hours including intermission.
PHOTO CAPTION: The toe-tapping music of Maine's largest fiddle orchestra will be heard in an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Special guests include Erica Brown and Matt Shipman; and Rossby, Elsie & Oliver Arnott. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. Fiddle-icious afternoon…
Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan will speak about her family history that inspired her new book, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” set during World War I at a New Hampshire lumber camp. The free presentation is part of the Books & Stories program and will take place at noon Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Franco Center.
Concert I Battle of the Blends XXVIII Saturday, November 4 7:00 pm With MMS’s own Artistic Director, Dr. Richard Nickerson, as emcee, this perpetual audience favorite will feature six spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, rock’n’roll, spiritual and Renaissance vocal music. Join us for this ever-popular a cappella experience with…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A., September, Wobble, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, and other dances! Other dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: Nov. 15, Dec. 20.
LEWISTON-AUBURN - 105.5 WIGY presents night two of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature the preliminary round of the Tightest Five contest and special guest comedians.Any stand-up comedian will tell you they have a tight five minutes, but who has…
LEWISTON-AUBURN - 105.5 WIGY presents night three of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature a variety of stand-ups, headlined by comedian, philosopher, and joy sparker Rodney Norman.The Purveyor of Positivity won the 2008 Rhode Island Comedy Festival, was featured in…
LEWISTON-AUBURN - 105.5 WIGY presents the final night of the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Fest at 7pm on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Franco Center in Lewiston.The evening will feature a variety of stand-ups, headlined by nationally touring comedian, Kelly MacFarland.Comic, improviser, and actress, MacFarland has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, The…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at door Cotton Eye Joe, The Macarena, Stayin' Alive, Y.M.C.A., September, Wobble, Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, and other dances! Other dance lesson dates for Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.: Dec. 20.
Elvis tribute concert, Franco Center, Lewiston, Maine
“A Nutcracker Christmas” 2023 Have you ever wanted to be in The Nutcracker? Come audition for The Dance Center’s “A Nutcracker Christmas.” http://nutcracker-auditions Auditions for “A Nutcracker Christmas 2023” Friday, September 8th, 2023 The Dance Center is happy to announce a live performance of ‘A Nutcracker Christmas’ at the spectacular Franco Center Friday, December 1st…
PHOTO CAPTION: Noon Tunes La Rencontre series will feature Don and Cindy Roy in a noontime holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are $17 per person and include lunch and concert. Buy tickets at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. Franco Center photo. Noon Tunes holiday concert to feature…