Jim Tyrrell and Amy Thomason, will play songs from a variety of genres simultaneously on two pianos.
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The Music of Elton and Billy planned at the Franco Center
Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The concert is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. Members of the band include Joe Boucher (piano, lead vocals), Christopher Eastburn (bass […]
Just Us entertainers to perform in family Christmas show at Franco Center
The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting for a special holiday reunion fundraiser concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Nel Meservier, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group, said, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like […]
Franco Center’s La Rencontre holiday concert to feature Don and Cindy Roy
The Franco Center presents special holiday live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 7. Doors and cash bar open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artists Don and Cindy Roy. Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together during La Rencontre […]
Camp of Christmas Rock youth concert to be held at Franco Center
Students from the Great Falls Academy of Modern Music will perform a holiday-themed concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. “Camp of Rock has been an amazing summer opportunity for kids to rock out in the Lewiston-Auburn area since 2007. But this year, for the first time ever, […]
Maine Music Society Chorale presents A Season of Celebration
The Maine Music Society Chorale, directed by Dr. Richard Nickerson and accompanied by our new pianist Morgan Lee, will present its holiday concert, A Season of Celebration, at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 9, and at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Usher in the holiday season with this family friendly […]
Elvis tribute concert coming to Franco Center
An Elvis tribute concert featuring Robert Washington will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Facebook fans of World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington, who is sometimes known as The Black Elvis, say that Washington is “the best Elvis Impersonator on the planet.” Washington is the first black […]
Author Mary Morton Cowan to present book talk at Franco Center
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 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the […]
Battle of the Blends a cappella experience returns to Franco Center
The Maine Music Society will host the Battle of the Blends, the ever-popular a cappella experience, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. With MMS Artistic Director Dr. Richard Nickerson as emcee, this always sold-out event will feature spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, […]
Fiddle-icious to present afternoon concert at the Franco Center
The trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. The members of […]