A presentation and book signing by author David Vermette will be presented at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Vermette will read from his book, “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization, Immigration, Religious Strife,” have books available for purchase and signing, and follow up with […]
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Bob Marley bringing comedy show to Franco Center
Maine comedian Bob Marley will take the stage at at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. His shows feature Maine humor and audience engagement. He asks the audience questions and then has fun with their answers. Marley has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years and […]
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Windham Chamber Singers to take stage at Franco Center
The Windham Chamber Singers will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The WCS group gained international attention in 1996 by winning the Prize of Vienna at the 25th International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. Their accomplishments have been recognized on NBC Nightly News and National […]
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Studio Two — early Beatles tribute band — to play at Franco Center
Studio Two will return with their early Beatles tribute music at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon, Joshua Jones as Paul McCartney, Robert Murray as George Harrison, and Dylan Verge as Ringo Starr and they are experienced musicians of today’s […]
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Breau Miller West trio to perform afternoon concert at Franco Center
The trio BMW: Breau Miller West will perform from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. 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. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at […]
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Magic Bus: The Who tribute band to play at Franco Center
Magic Bus, The Who tribute band based in Portland, will bring their show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their […]
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USM joins Franco Center, Bates College to honor French music, female composers with Lewiston concert
“Celebrating French Music, the History Makers, the History Changers,” a program highlighting the lives, music, and struggle for freedom of trailblazing French women composers who have been forgotten in history, presented by The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, in collaboration with the Franco Center, and the University of Southern Maine’s Osher School […]
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Bridgton Jazz ensemble to perform benefit concert at Franco Center
The 17-member Bridgton Jazz ensemble will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Heritage Hall at the Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. This is a fundraiser by the Bridgton Jazz ensemble for the families and victims of the Oct. 25, 2023 shootings in Lewiston. The ensemble includes musicians and vocalists […]
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A Mediterranean theatrical dance performance to benefit Franco Center
A Mystical Journey of the Magic Lantern and the Quest of the Golden Veils, A Theatrical Dance Performance by Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers is coming to the Franco Center for a fundraising performance to benefit the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. A snow date is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
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Welcome to Maine comedy show planned at Franco Center
The Welcome to Maine comedy show will be coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Maine-based comedians Ian Stuart and James Theberge began filming the Welcome to Maine series in late 2020. As part of the comedy show, Stuart portrays Mark and Theberge portrays Troy, […]