A New World Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: Nkeiru Okoye: Voices Shouting Out Philip Carlsen: Rowing in Eden Johannes Brahms: "I. Allegro non troppo" from Violin Concerto -- featuring Anne McKee, Violinist -- Anne is the winner of MSO's 2020 Judith Elser Concerto Competition Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” Saturday, January…
Maine Event Comedy Presents: Comedy at The Franco with, Adam Hatch, Crystal Bernard, and Tuck Tucker! Tickets: $12 in Advance $15 at the door Full bar Great Atmosphere
A Night Out for Jimbo Jimbo Marston, the publisher of Uncle Andy's Digest and LA Metro Magazine, is currently battling his third bout with cancer. After battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma 20 years ago, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 2021, the cancer has now metastasized to his lungs. Jimbo's treatment will cost $50,000 — not covered by…
Maine Event Comedy is hosting another incredible night of comedy on February 26, at 7:30pm Doors open an hour earlier for social hour; the bar will be open. If you’ve missed all the laughs, don’t miss this event! Tickets at www.francocenter.org, 207-689-2000, and at the door. Maine Event Comedy presents Mike Koutrobis at the Franco…
During the month of March, which celebrates Francophonie, La Rencontre is scheduled for Thursday, March 10 with a 10 a.m. social time, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will consist of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, accompanied by dinner rolls and dessert. Entertainment following lunch will be provided…
Family Classics Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: Francis Scott Key & John Stafford Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner Jessie Montgomery: Banner George Frideric Handel: "Hornpipe" from Water Music Franz von Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "II. Andante" from Piano Concerto No. 21 -- featuring Wayne du Maine, Piano Soloist Franz Joseph Haydn: "II. Andante" from Trumpet Concerto -- featuring Wayne du…
Comedy at the Franco Friday, March 25, 2022 starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Full bar available. Comedians: Jody Sloane, Al Ghanekar, Kevin Neales Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at door. Ages 18+ BUY TICKETS HERE Sponsor: Central Maine Graphics Season Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care Media Partners: Sun Journal Turner Publishing…
Concert II – The Greatest Hits of the Past 400 Years Saturday, 3/26/22 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, 3/27/22 @ 3:00 pm Gendron Franco Center Purchase Tickets Online A musical voyage through history Our Classical Concert will feature some of the most beloved choral pieces of the past 400 years. Join us as we feature the music of…
Breakin' Strings, Maine's premiere bluegrass band, will perform at the Franco Center Saturday, April 16. TICKETS ONLINE or call the box office at 207-689-2000. Saturday, Apr 16 – 7:00 PM Doors and bar open at 6:00 PM Tickets: $12 each Prices listed are advance ticket prices before fees. Fees will be added to each…
Maine Event Comedy will be the hosts of the evening’s entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Franco Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+ Tickets $12 in advance BUY TICKETS HERE $15 at door. Sponsor: Roopers
On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Palaver Strings will present "Welcome Here" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gendron Franco Center. Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings presents Welcome Here, a touring production celebrating Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship. This multidisciplinary performance features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican, and Wabankai heritage with storytelling directed…
The Music Department of Edward Little High School Presents 2022 Spring Concert Band Conductor – William Buzza Vocal Conductor– Sarah Brooks Accompanist – Kathy Haley 7:00 pm May 10, 2022 Gendron Franco Center Lewiston, Maine Concert Band The Mandalorian Ludwig Göransson arr. Paul Murtha Luisa Di Montfort Michal Bergson Audrianna Prentice -…
Lewiston High School Concert Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Leader: Erin Morrison 7-9 p.m. Free admission
UPDATE: CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Maine Music Society presents Elle Chante / She Sings on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. This concert will feature a program of all-female composers, from art songs to arrangements of popular tunes. The concert will open with the Medieval music of Hildegard von Bingen. The Chorale will also…
TWO SHOWS! Presented by FB Productions. Bob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 6 p.m. and a second show at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022. Doors open an hour early and a cash bar will be available. Marley has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years…
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents "Conductors Galore" Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. Conductor Rohan Smith will partner with guest conductor Jinwook Park. The winner of MSO's "Conductor of the Orchestra" event will make a special appearance. Marriage of Figaro Overture: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Pas de deux" from the Nutcracker, Op. 71: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky…
An Uncle Andy's Digest fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Maine from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Franco Center will feature pianist and vocalist Carl Testa. Doors and cash bar open an hour earlier. Advance tickets are $20 and are sold through eventbrite. Tickets at the door will be $25.
The Harp Twins Harp, like you’ve never seen or heard before. Camille and Kennerly Kitt are American identical twin actresses and electric/acoustic harpists, who compose, arrange, and perform as The Harp Twins. The Kitt sisters have released over 100 singles online, as well as six physical cover albums. Both sisters hold a Bachelor of…
Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance SHOW # 1 Saturday June 11, 2022 12:00 pm SHOW # 2 Saturday June 11, 2022 5:00 pm SHOW # 3 Sunday June 12, 2022 12:00 pm SHOW…
Dates for The Dance Center 2022 Student Performance SHOW # 1 Saturday June 11, 2022 12:00 pm SHOW # 2 Saturday June 11, 2022 5:00 pm SHOW # 3 Sunday June 12, 2022 12:00 pm SHOW…
