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.
Due to the tragedy affecting the community, the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will not be performing Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Franco Center. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe. An important letter from the MSO President: Dear MSO supporters - This has truly been a week like no other we have ever experienced in Maine.…
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…
PHOTO CAPTION: The toe-tapping music of Maine’s largest fiddle orchestra will be heard in an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Special guests include Erica Brown and Matt Shipman; and Rossby, Elsie and Oliver Arnott. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. Submitted photo. …
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…
Elvis tribute concert, Franco Center, Lewiston, Maine
The Franco Center will host a baked bean supper from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 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…
“A Nutcracker Christmas” 2023 Mini Nutcracker Thursday, November 30th at 6:00 PM The Dance Center Tickets Friday, December 1st at 7:00 PM, Show 1 https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla Saturday, December 2nd at 1:00 PM, Show 2 https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM, Show 3 https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/thedancecenterla Tickets are sold by The Dance Center. See above links.
Date and Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Cost: $10 to $20 Pay-What-You-Can BUY TICKETS HERE LEWISTON–Students from the Great Falls Academy of Modern Music will perform in a holiday-themed concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Franco Center. "Camp of Rock has been an amazing summer opportunity for kids to rock out…
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…
Concert II A Season of Celebration Saturday, December 09 7:00 pm Sunday December 10 2:00 pm In his third season as Artistic Director, Dr. Richard Nickerson and the Maine Music Society chorale will usher in the holiday season with this family friendly concert. Celebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. This program will include many…
The Auburn Community Band will perform Christmas music at the Franco Center. Admission is free. Parking is available in the mill lot. Holiday Concert Details Franco Center, Cedar Street Lewiston, MaineDecember 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 p.m. Free! Free parking located across the street *** In the holiday spirit, donations are typically requested to…
LEWISTON–Following the success of last year’s premiere of Sights and Sounds of Christmas, the fundraising event returns “bigger and better than ever” to the Franco Center on Dec. 15 and 16 with three separate performances, according to show producer, Jake Hodgkin. Dozens of performers will sing, dance, act, and produce an energetic and vibrant festive…
