Phil House and Kathy Haley are back at the Franco! The Franco Center will host this beloved local musical duo at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of tourtiere (meat pie), vegetable and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. Phil House has been playing…
Diverse 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…
Celebrating St-Jean-Baptiste Day in collaboration with Franco-American Collection at University of Southern Maine. Our final La Rencontre of the 2024-25 season is a celebration to honor St. Jean Baptiste which will include food, music and contra dancing. Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally,…
