PHOTO CAPTION: Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers will bring a theatrical dance performance featuring the art of belly dancing to the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Dancers in the group are Shuruq, Adair, Sephira, Anahita, Imari, Asisa, and Bilqees. Tickets for their fundraising performance (to benefit the Franco Center) range from…
Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. $5 donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It's a great workout if you're looking for exercise, too. No need to register.…
PHOTO CAPTION: Josée Vachon, a favorite Franco American performer among regular patrons of the Franco Center, can see her perform in person at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Tickets are available at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Josée Vachon to perform in afternoon concert at Franco Center Feb.…
Free French conversation meeting for anyone who speaks French.
The Franco Center will host a baked bean supper from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, in its Heritage Hall. Chef John Pulsifer has provided the menu which typically includes • Beans • Cole Slaw • Hot Dogs • Brown Bread or Fresh Baked Biscuits • Coffee, Tea, Lemonade • Fresh Baked Homemade Desserts…
The 17-member Bridgton Jazz ensemble will perform from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Franco Center. The ensemble includes vocalists who perform music and songs from the 1940s to today. The event will include a dance floor, cash bar, and concession stand. This is a fundraiser for the families and victims of the Oct.…
Line dance lessons will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. $5 donation at the door. Jake Hodgkin will lead the class in the steps of many popular line dances. It's a great workout if you're looking for exercise, too. No need to register.…
Free French conversation meeting for anyone who speaks French.
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, in collaboration with the Franco Center, will host “The Feminine Voice of Protest” at the 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston venue on Friday, March 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m. There is no admission fee. “The Feminine Voice of Protest” is a program about women composers who founded a resistance network in 1941 Paris. “They put themselves at great peril as they were Jewish and they sought to save French music, culture, and lives. Only the music of men at that time is remembered,” said Grammy-nominated soprano Malinda Haslett, the University of Southern Maine's School of Music leader of the Voice Department.
The Franco Center presents a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, March 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical entertainment by Denny Breau. TICKETS Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages…
Paper Arts exhibit, reception, tour at Franco Center March 9 LEWISTON—The Franco Center will host an hour-long art exhibit, reception and tour from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, to celebrate the art works of 10 students completing its 9-week Onion Foundation-funded paper arts workshop led by local artist Karen Brooks. The public is…
PHOTO CAPTION: Portland-based The Who tribute band, Magic Bus, is coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Tickets are available at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Submitted photo. Magic Bus: The Who tribute band coming to Franco Center March 9 LEWISTON–Magic Bus, The Who…
BMW: Breau Miller West, will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Franco Center. The trio consists of well-known local musicians Denny Breau, Mark Miller, and Arlo West. Doors and cash bar will open at 1 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets are…
Free French conversation meeting for anyone who speaks French.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Glow Dance Party at Heritage Hall Bar
Maine Music Society concert March 16, 17 Tickets – Maine Music Society Concert III A Breath of Mozart Saturday, March 16 7:00 pm Sunday, March 17 2:00 pm Our classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy.
Maine Music Society concert Tickets – Maine Music Society (tickets are not sold through the Franco Center) Concert III A Breath of Mozart Sunday, March 17 2:00 pm Our classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy.
NEW DATE: Monday, March 18 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE TICKETS The Franco Center has announced a new lunchtime social: Poutine, Pea Soup & Trivia. The first social will take place from NOON to 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. This event is a time for all Franco-Americans and…
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. Upcoming…
Tonight's concert is canceled! Midcoast Symphony Orchestra staff will email all ticket holders. Please call the MSO box office at 207-481-0790 if you do not receive your email by 2 p.m.
