Classical Night Fever MSO will team up with Motor Booty Affair, Maine’s own 70s disco/funk tribute band. You’ll leave this show with a big smile on your face and a new appreciation for this great era of popular music, where dance music and the symphony collide to create something special. These special concerts are not…
Denny Breau will be the featured musical artist on Thursday, June 22 as part of the La Rencontre series at the Franco Center. Doors open at 10 a..m. with an 11:30 a.m. lunch followed by entertainment. Lunch will be announced when the information is available. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased on the…
The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, at Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. All who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee, tea, or snack! The group talks about subjects they find important. You do…
LEWISTON—The Cobblestones will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, in Lewiston’s Riverfront Island district. The event is part of the Riverfront Performances & Events Series: Cabaret Nights. The band hails from Western Maine and plays a variety of songs from artists such as Mary…
Free French conversation meeting for anyone who speaks French.
The Franco Center will host a two-day Open House with activities for everyone to enjoy! There will be music, dancing, eating, heritage tours, local artist work on display, and other fun stuff! Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15 activities planned: Activities for the whole family Food and drink: Hot dogs $2…
The Franco Center is thrilled to announce that Greg Boardman and Chris Robley will perform as a duo in concert at 1 p.m. Friday, July 14, during its open house. The duo’s combined talents include playing the fiddle and guitar, singing, songwriting, and audience engagement.
Join in the fun at the Franco Center when Wicked Illustrations brings its Paint & Sip parties to 46 Cedar Street from 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of art, drinks, and friends! Melanie Therrien and her wickedly awesome Paint & Sip party will bring everything needed for 20 guests to have a fabulous…
10am Wednesday, Aug. 23 Our Production Manager Jake Hodgkin is bringing back dance lessons! Cotton Eye Joe The Macarena Stayin’ Alive Y.M.C.A. September Cupid Shuffle and more! Great exercise! Meet new people! Come with friends! $5 suggested donation at the door for dance lessons.
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 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.: Sept.…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 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.: Sept. 20, Oct. 11, 25, Nov.…
This event is open to everyone and is meant for the community of Franco-American and French-speaking families in the area to reconnect with each other and with their neighbors of diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Meals and stories will be shared, friends will be reunited, and memories will be made.
Musicians who support the Franco Center’s mission work and the performing arts in general, got together and decided to create a fundraiser for all the positive things the Franco Center brings to the community. The Orchestra Friends of the Franco Center fundraising concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10.
PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday, Sept. 13, local author Suzanne Roy will discuss the Franco American history on which she based her novels “The Enclave” and “The Legacy.” Admission is free. Lewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak about her books based on local Franco American history LEWISTON—The Franco Center has announced a new program called…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 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.: Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 1, 8,…
Inspired Voices is a magical evening of performances where we celebrate the spirit and strength of those who struggle with the effects of mental illness, substance misuse and developmental challenges. Reception at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Get your tickets today at https://IV2023.eventbrite.com Performers share their talents, tell their stories and move our audience to believe in…
PHOTO CAPTION: Davidson County Line band will perform Sept. 30 at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 or www.francocenter.org/shows. The band performs a mix of rockabilly, blues, rock, and country music. Submitted photo. Davidson County Line to perform at Franco Center Sept. 30 LEWISTON–With much excitement from staff,…
PHOTO CAPTION: At noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, local author Paul Dionne will discuss his books “The Priestess and the Pope” and “Madeleine’s Inquisition.” Both books have the theme that the religious subordination of one sex to the other is wrong. Admission is free. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Call 207-689-2000 for more…
LEWISTON– The Franco Center has announced that Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will return to its stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. For over 40 years, Tom Petty created timeless classics with the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, The Traveling Wilburys, and released solo albums until his unfortunate death in 2017. “Our…
DANCE LESSONS WITH JAKE 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 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.: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15,…
