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SUMMARY:Best of Broadway 2 Revue Sept. 13
DESCRIPTION:Best of Broadway 2 Revue \nKick off our 2026-2027 Season! \nThe biggest hits of our favorite Broadway shows presented by exceptional local performers. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 \nIf you’re buying tickets for multiple shows\, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. \nDoors and cash bar in Heritage Hall open one hour prior to show. \nPerformance Hall show with reserved seating. \nCelebrate the Franco Center’s new 2026-2027 season with the return of the all-new Best of Broadway 2 revue! \nSponsors: DJ Brothers; Maine Community Bank; Emerson Chevy \n\nWe Will Always Remember.\nSeptember 11 is a day we will always remember. We honor the lives lost\, the heroes who stepped forward\, and the countless stories of courage\, kindness\, and compassion that came from one of the darkest days in our history.\nThis weekend\, we’ll be performing “Me and the Sky” from Come From Away\, a musical inspired by the true story of what happened in the days following 9/11. When U.S. airspace was closed\, 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, where the local community welcomed thousands of unexpected passengers with open arms.\n\n\nCome From Away tells this remarkable story of humanity\, friendship\, and hope in the face of tragedy.\n\n\nWe’re honored to share “Me and the Sky” as our tribute to September 11 and to everyone whose lives were forever changed.\n\n\nCome see the show this weekend.\nWe remember. We honor. We will never forget.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/best-of-broadway-2-revue-sept-13/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Nel Meservier tribute concert Sept. 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2026 \nDoors open at noon; Concert 1pm; Reception after 2-hour concert. \nSENTIMENTAL JOURNEY\nLocal performers\, featuring JUST US ENTERTAINERS\, both friends and family\, will honor Nel Meservier and everything he has contributed to the Franco-American music scene. Reception after concert. \nTickets are $20. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337385 \nIf you’re buying tickets for multiple shows\, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/nel-meservier-tribute-concert-sept-13-2026/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Best of Broadway 2 Revue at the Franco Center Sept. 12\, 13
DESCRIPTION:Best of Broadway 2 Revue \nKick off our 2026-2027 Season! \nThe biggest hits of our favorite Broadway shows presented by exceptional local performers. \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 \nIf you’re buying tickets for multiple shows\, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 at 7:30 PM \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 at 7:30 PM \nDoors and cash bar in Heritage Hall open one hour prior to show. \nPerformance Hall show with reserved seating. \nCelebrate the Franco Center’s new 2026-2027 season with the return of the all-new Best of Broadway 2 revue! \nSponsors: DJ Brothers; Maine Community Bank; Emerson Chevy \n\nWe Will Always Remember.\nSeptember 11 is a day we will always remember. We honor the lives lost\, the heroes who stepped forward\, and the countless stories of courage\, kindness\, and compassion that came from one of the darkest days in our history.\nThis weekend\, we’ll be performing “Me and the Sky” from Come From Away\, a musical inspired by the true story of what happened in the days following 9/11. When U.S. airspace was closed\, 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, where the local community welcomed thousands of unexpected passengers with open arms.\n\n\nCome From Away tells this remarkable story of humanity\, friendship\, and hope in the face of tragedy.\n\n\nWe’re honored to share “Me and the Sky” as our tribute to September 11 and to everyone whose lives were forever changed.\n\n\nCome see the show this weekend.\nWe remember. We honor. We will never forget.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/best-of-broadway-2-revue-at-the-franco-center-sept-12-13/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Best of Broadway 2 at the Franco Center Sept. 11\, 12\, 13
DESCRIPTION:Best of Broadway 2 Revue is an all-new compilation of hit Broadway show song favorites!  \nThis show isn’t a repeat of the first Best of Broadway. This show has new songs and special effects and costumes: all the things you’d expect to see in a high-quality Broadway show revue! \nKick off our 2026-2027 Season! \nTICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 \nIn-House Productions Subscription: Includes Best of Broadway 2 (choose one of the three performances) and the Theater Show (TBD) on Sunday\, April 25. The package price is $45.00\, a savings of $5.00 compared with purchasing the tickets separately. Available through September 13\, 2026. \nIf you’re buying tickets for multiple shows\, visit our SUBSCRIPTION page for the deals! ALL Subscriptions: \nhttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=franc \nThe biggest hits of our favorite Broadway shows presented by exceptional local performers. \nFriday\, September 11\, 2026 at 7:30 PM \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 at 7:30 PM \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 at 7:30 PM \nDoors and cash bar in Heritage Hall open one hour prior to show. \nPerformance Hall show with reserved seating. \nCelebrate the Franco Center’s new 2026-2027 season with the return of the all-new Best of Broadway 2 revue! \nTickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=337352 \nSponsors: DJ Brothers; Maine Community Bank; Emerson Chevy \n\nWe Will Always Remember.\nSeptember 11 is a day we will always remember. We honor the lives lost\, the heroes who stepped forward\, and the countless stories of courage\, kindness\, and compassion that came from one of the darkest days in our history.\nThis weekend\, we’ll be performing “Me and the Sky” from Come From Away\, a musical inspired by the true story of what happened in the days following 9/11. When U.S. airspace was closed\, 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, where the local community welcomed thousands of unexpected passengers with open arms.\n\n\nCome From Away tells this remarkable story of humanity\, friendship\, and hope in the face of tragedy.\n\n\nWe’re honored to share “Me and the Sky” as our tribute to September 11 and to everyone whose lives were forever changed.\n\n\nCome see the show this weekend.\nWe remember. We honor. We will never forget.\n\nCast \nJake Hodgkin \nSpencer Cramp \nBreanna Dorman \nPreston Marston \nNathaniel Dorman \nZachary Gimpel \nJackie Preston \nMichelle Breton \nAdrian Morneau \nHeather Marichal \nLogan Roy \nHannah Reynolds \nNoelle Reynolds \nRiver Charlett \nCassie Asselin \nAvery Thibodeau \nMeg Thibodeau \nSteven Michaels \nTorrey Gimpel \nEden Bauer \nOwen Lewis \nBette Fecteau \nAlexis Handy \nStephen Miller \nJim Hodgkin \nLeanne Weston \nApril Seddon – \nRiley Gimpel \nTech Team \nDirector/Choreographer: Jake Hodgkin \nStage Manager: Allison Marston \nAsst Stage manager: Missy Hodgkin \nMicrophone manager: Michael Breton \nSound Design: Brando Morin \nStage crew: Larry Hodgkin\, Spencer Cramp\, Lucus Kelly\, Mary Jo Hodgkin \nSpotlight: Theresa Shanahan \nCostume designer: Astrea Charlett \nCostume asst: Bette Fecteau \nLighting designer and set designer: Jake Hodgkin \nProjection Designer: Jake Hodgkin
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/best-of-broadway-2-at-the-franco-center-sept-11-12-13/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Totally Rad to play August 8 at Franco Center
DESCRIPTION:The Franco Center is going to rock with music from the 1980s at 7pm Saturday\, August 8\, 2026. The Totally Rad is a cover band that reimagines 1980s music for the modern day with a wide variety of classic ‘80s tunes and quirky one-hit wonders. Band members are Doug Alford\, Kevin O’Reilly\, Krister Rollins\, and Russ Murley. Doors and cash bar open at 6pm. Tickets $25 at the door. \nDoug Alford – vocals\, acoustic guitar\, electric guitar\, keyboards \nKevin O’Reilly – vocals\, bass \nKrister Rollins – electric guitar \nRuss Murley – drums \nVisit The Totally Rad website to listen to samples of their music: https://www.kevormusic.com/totallyrad \n \nThe Totally Rad band members from left: Krister Rollins\, Doug Alford\, Kevin O’Reilly\, Russ Murley. Photo credit: The Totally Rad.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/the-totally-rad-to-play-august-8-at-franco-center/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert July 3
DESCRIPTION:250th Anniversary Commemorative Concert Friday\, July 3\n\nThe Volunteers Jazz Band Announces Patriotic Big Band Concert at the Franco Center to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary \nLEWISTON\, Maine — In celebration of the United States’ 250th Birthday\, The Volunteers Jazz Band\, The Maine Military Community Network and The Lewiston Auburn Veterans  Council have announced a special evening of music at the historic Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday\, July 3\, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. \n“The 250th Anniversary Concert” offers a vibrant\, musical tribute to America’s rich cultural history\, timed perfectly on the eve of Independence Day. Audiences can expect an energetic\, soaring program featuring classic swing\, definitive big band arrangements\, one or two heavy metal pieces\, and stirring patriotic favorites. \nThe evening promises to utilize the stunning natural acoustics and historic grandeur of the Franco Center’s performance hall to honor the nation’s milestone birthday. From timeless jazz standards to powerful anthems that define the American spirit\, the repertoire has been meticulously curated to bring the community together in reflection and celebration. \nAdmission to the concert is free and due to anticipated high attendance for this historic milestone\, early arrival is strongly encouraged. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: The 250th Anniversary Concert featuring the Volunteers Jazz Band\nWhen: Friday\, July 3\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)\nWhere: The Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME 04240\nAdmission: Free (Donations welcome)\n\nAbout the Volunteers Jazz Band: The Volunteers Jazz Band is a premier regional ensemble dedicated to performing at no charge for Veterans events and organizations\, including the Blue Angels\, The Travis Mills Foundation\, The Vietnam Seabees and many others. Through high-energy performances and community-focused programming\, the band frequently performs for historic commemorations\, Veterans’ events\, and many Veterans Homes throughout Maine. \n\n\n\nHere are a few music samples.\nAmerica the Beautiful\n\nAmazing Grace\n\nStars and Stripes Forever
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/franco-american-war-veterans-concert-july-3/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Tribute June 27
DESCRIPTION:Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin\nSaturday\, June 27 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Franco Center \nTICKETS ARE NOT SOLD AT THE FRANCO CENTER. Scroll for the EventBrite link below. \nThere is a great view of the stage from all seats. \nExperience classic rock like you’ve never heard it before. Blue Violin transforms iconic anthems into cinematic\, high-energy performances using live looping\, powerful violin solos\, and immersive soundscapes. \nOften compared to Ed Sheeran and Lindsey Stirling\, this internationally acclaimed virtuoso has performed at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. \nEnjoy electrifying renditions of rock favorites like “Thunderstruck\,” “Free Bird\,” “Kashmir\,” “Stairway to Heaven\,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nBlue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes using live looping\, searing violin solos\, and explosive arrangements. The result: a visceral\, immersive performance that shatters expectations and stirs the soul. \nThis is not just a tribute show. This is Blue Violin — a genre-defying\, conservatory-trained virtuoso who has sold out venues from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall\, and now brings his world tour to Australia\, Europe\, Asia\, and across the U.S. \nOften described as “Ed Sheeran meets Lindsey Stirling\,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance. \nBlue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the line between classical virtuosity and rock energy with appearances alongside artists including John Mayer and Paul McCartney. \nSetlist includes iconic anthems like: \n“Thunderstruck” – AC/DC\n“Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd\n“Kashmir” – Led Zeppelin\n“Stairway to Heaven\,” “Bohemian Rhapsody\,” “Hallelujah\,” and more. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nCritics call him “the best rock and roll violinist of a generation” and “electrifying” — and audiences from sold out shows around the globe agree. \nBlue Violin – Pushing Boundaries\, One String at a Time\nWith a presence as bold as his sound\, Blue Violin commands grand concert halls and intimate candlelit venues alike\, moving dynamically across the stage while weaving immersive multimedia into every performance. His style blurs the lines between classical mastery and rock-and-roll fire\, captivating audiences around the world. Praised by the Boston Ballet as “electrifying” and by The Boston Globe for “sparking musical interest in new ways\,” he has performed alongside Gloria Estefan\, Paul Simon\, and Jennifer Holliday\, with special appearances with John Mayer and even Sesame Street. \nA genre-bending soloist\, Blue Violin has brought his high-energy performances to sold-out audiences across Australia\, Asia\, the United Kingdom\, Canada\, and throughout the United States. His powerful\, cinematic shows have earned standing ovations from U.S. Presidents to Queen Rania of Jordan. \nWith a signature style that blends live loops\, soaring melodies\, and virtuosic technique\, he transforms a single violin into an entire orchestra—whether reimagining Thunderstruck by AC/DC or delivering an epic\, multi-layered version of Free Bird. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \nBlue Violin shattered classical boundaries with the world premiere of the first-ever rock and roll violin concerto\, debuting the groundbreaking work in the United States. He now tours internationally with the Prague Metropolitan Symphony\, bringing the piece to audiences in Austria\, Germany\, Czechia\, and the United States. His concerto continues to be featured by major ensembles around the world\, praised for its emotional depth and cinematic power. \nBlue Violin has recorded and toured with GRAMMY-nominated\, chart-topping band Sanctus Real\, and performed with Tim Janis\, Celtic Woman’s Orla Fallon\, and EMI recording artists. He’s contributed to albums with GRAMMY-winning Turtle Island Quartet\, Robin McAuley (Scorpions)\, and GLEE’s Jeanette Olsson. \nAs founder and first violinist of the award winning Boston String Quartet\, he reshaped the modern classical scene and co-led the world premiere of Raul Yanez’s Concerto for Turntable at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium with Red Bull Artsehcro. \n🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 \n 
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/thunderstruck-classic-rock-tribute-june-27/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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