Denny Breau to perform at La Rencontre March 7

Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

The Franco Center presents a luncheon with live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, March 7. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch consisting of pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and dessert is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical entertainment by Denny Breau.  TICKETS Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally, in Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument to entertain at [...]

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Noon Tune La Rencontre series to feature Phil House, Kathy Haley, June 20

Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

PHOTO CAPTION: La Rencontre will feature musical artists Phil House and Kathy Haley in a noontime concert Thursday, June 20, 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. Submitted photo.  Noon Tunes concert to feature Phil House and Kathy Haley June 20 at Franco Center  LEWISTON—The Franco Center presents live musical entertainment at its quarterly La Rencontre luncheon Thursday, June 20. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by featured musical artists Phil House and Kathy [...]

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La Rencontre Sept. 12

Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering). Traditionally, in Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument to entertain at such gatherings — and so, accordingly, the Franco Center invites local musicians to provide live music for its guests. La Rencontre is usually held the second Thursday of September, December, and March, and the closest Thursday in June to St-Jean-Baptiste Day. Most La Rencontre events are luncheons with the [...]

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