Duo Mundi is George Lopez, the Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College, and internationally acclaimed Chinese-American pianist Gulimina Mahamuti
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James Taylor tribute artist to perform at the Franco Center
Known as “America’s No. 1 James Taylor tribute artist,” Bill Griese will perform his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. “Join other James Taylor fans for the timeless music of the six-time Grammy winner, with a performance that needs to be heard,” said […]
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Tom Petty tribute band to perform at the Franco Center
Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band will return to the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. 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 show faithfully […]
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Lewiston author Paul Dionne to speak about his books’ topic: religious subordination
Lewiston author Paul Dionne will give a talk as part of the Books and Stories program beginning at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the The Franco Center in Lewiston. Dionne, author of “The Priestess and the Pope” and new “Madeleine’s Inquisition” will discuss the basic theme of his books which is that the religious subordination of one sex to […]
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Author visit, discussion on Sept. 27 of Franco-American books cancelled
The Books and Stories program at the Franco Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27, featuring author David Vermette has been cancelled. He is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience. The program featuring author Paul Dionne at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, will still take place. Dionne, author of “The Priestess and […]
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Concert features music from 1950s, 1960s at Franco Center
Davidson County Line, a three-piece band established in 2015 from Central Maine, will perform 1950s to ’60s music at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. They perform a mix of rockabilly, blues, rock, and country music featuring hits from artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and many more. All members […]
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Lewiston author Suzanne Roy to speak about her books based on local Franco American history
Suzanne Roy, author of “The Enclave” and “The Legacy,” will discuss her books at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Her books follow a fictional French-Canadian immigrant girl who attempts to keep her dreams alive as she grows into womanhood in the “Little Canada” enclave her culture created to […]
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Franco Center announces schedule for 2023-24 season
The Franco Center has announced its 2023-24 calendar of events which include tribute bands, La Rencontre cultural luncheons with entertainment, orchestra, choir, and piano concerts, book talks by authors, the return of its Fright Night scary walks, multiple Christmas shows, comedy shows, and a bellydancing performance. One of those comedy shows is the return of […]
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Noon Tunes concert series to feature musical artist Marc Mailhot
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