International comedy ‘The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?’ coming to Franco stage Oct. 6 LEWISTON–Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is an international comedy described by The New York Times as, “Hilarious... a one man tours de force!” and it’s coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. On a quest to…
Echoes of Floyd to perform at Franco Center Oct. 8 LEWISTON–Echoes of Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Franco Center. Band members are Rick Mutti (drums), Seth MacLean (vocals, guitars, lapsteel, keyboards), Matt Desreuisseau (keyboards, synths, effects), Geoffrey Williams (vocals, guitars, effects, saxophones), and Mark…
LEWISTON–The River Comics will bring its stand-up comedy show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Comedians Karen Morgan will headline, Tuck Tucker will be featured, and Leonard Kimble will be host for the evening. What is stand-up comedy? One-liners, stories, and observations, according to descriptions used for this type of comedy.…
Franco Center to provide scares with its Halloween-themed Fright Nights LEWISTON—As a chilly fog settles along the riverfront in Lewiston-Auburn, and a cool breeze rustles through the remaining foliage, the Franco Center will open its crypt for Fright Night on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 25, 26, and 27. The maze will be open from…
Franco Center to provide scares with its Halloween-themed Fright Nights LEWISTON—As a chilly fog settles along the riverfront in Lewiston-Auburn, and a cool breeze rustles through the remaining foliage, the Franco Center will open its crypt for Fright Night on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 25, 26, and 27. The maze will be open from…
Franco Center to provide scares with its Halloween-themed Fright Nights LEWISTON—As a chilly fog settles along the riverfront in Lewiston-Auburn, and a cool breeze rustles through the remaining foliage, the Franco Center will open its crypt for Fright Night on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 25, 26, and 27. The maze will be open from…
Season Opener Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: Valerie Coleman: Seven O’Clock Shout Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 -- featuring Chiharu Naruse, Pianist Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Performance Dates: Saturday, October 29, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. - Gendron Franco Center Tickets at https://www.midcoastsymphony.org/tickets/
LEWISTON—Concert pianist Matthew Graybil will open the Franco Center’s Piano Series season at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. One of the most popular pianists to have performed at the Franco Center, Graybil will begin the program with his arrangement of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite. Beethoven’s Sonata No. 14, Opus 27 (“Moonlight”) will complete the first half…
Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 pm Celebration of a cappella singing brought to you by some of our favorite groups. Performed at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston More information will be added as it becomes available.
LEWISTON—The River Comics will return to the Franco stage on Thursday, Nov. 10. The stand-up show comedians include headliner Jim McCue, featuring Ian MacDonald, and hosted by Nick Gordon. McCue went viral this year with his DryBar special “nothing personal” which has had almost 5 million views. He has been featured on Comedy Central, Comcast…
Magic and illusion show coming to Franco Center stage Nov. 12 LEWISTON–Markus and Angelique Steelgrave will present their family-friendly show of magic and illusion at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Franco Center. Their show is sure to amaze guests with baffling magic and illusion, juggling, upbeat music, clean comedy, and plenty of good-natured…
The Franco Center has announced that Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will perform on its stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. This Maine-based band includes members Mike Boucher on lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington on lead guitar; Roger Howard on drums; Marty Mclellan on guitar and vocals; and…
The Dance Center will present two shows on Thursday, Dec. 1: A Nutcracker Christmas Homeschool Show at 10 a.m. and The Mini Nutcracker at 6 p.m. for all of its Intro to Dance and Intro to Technique dance classes, ages two through six. At the Franco Center 46 Cedar St. Lewiston, ME GET YOUR TICKETS…
The Dance Center will present its live performances of The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Tickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION The Franco Center is at…
The Dance Center will present two live performances of The Nutcracker at the Franco Center today: 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION Tickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. The Franco Center is at 46…
The Dance Center will present its last performance of The Nutcracker this year at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. For tickets and more information, CLICK HERE. Tickets sales start Wednesday November 2nd and will be sold by The Dance Center. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in…
Edward Little High School Band Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 6 7 to 9 p.m. At the Franco Center.
LEWISTON–A festive holiday-themed La Rencontre luncheon has been planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Franco Center. The event will include a lunch and live holiday music in its downstairs Heritage Hall. Historical exhibits related to local history will be on display. La Rencontre (the gathering) is not restricted to…
SPRQ Burlesque Chair & Fitness will present its SPRQtacular on the Heritage Hall stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. A SPRQling FINALE of the 2022 Season for the SPRQ Burlesque Dancers! Guest Performers, Live Band, Cash Bar This is a DON'T MISS EVENT! Tickets available for this 21+ event NOW! CLICK HERE…
The Maine Music Society will present its annual holiday concert on the Franco Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Usher in the holiday season with this family-friendly concert Celebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. The program will include many familiar works. This concert promises to bring out…
