Maine’s Got Talent

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

Save the Date! The 10th annual Maine’s Got Talent LA’s Premier Music Competition will be held on Saturday April 27, 2024. Pre-show reception 6pm – Live music, cash bar, hor d’oeuvres Show 7pm – Live performances Maine’s Got Talent is a dynamic musical competition featuring 8 performing artists competing for cash prizes. 50% of the vote comes from the audience and the other 50% from celebrity judges: Tom Doucette, former MGT performer; Joe Philippon, Lewiston Police Dept.; Celeste, WBLM’s Morning Show. The host for the evening is Molly McGill. The Maine’s Got Talent  fundraising event, is open to all performing artists [...]

Maine Music Society concerts May 11, 12

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

1972: A Musical Retrospective Saturday, May 11 7:00 pm Sunday, May 12 2:00 pm You will want to be present for this showcase of music from a variety of genres from 1972, the year when the Maine Music Society Chorale was born. Join us as we take you back fifty years to a time that evoked an era of free spirit and creative musical expression. Tickets – Maine Music Society (tickets are not sold through the Franco Center)

MSO’s Cityscape, Seascape, Soundscape concert May 18 at Franco Center

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

Cityscape, Seascape, Soundscape Rohan Smith, Conductor Program: Aaron Copland: Quiet City — featuring Tim Kenlan, Trumpeter, and Billie Jo Brito, English Hornist Claude Debussy:  La Mer Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7   Concert length with intermission: approximately 2 hours Concerts – Midcoast Symphony Orchestra: Performance Dates: Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. – Franco Center in Lewiston

Talk, Tease & Please Burlesque

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

From our renter: DATE & TIME: 7-10 p.m. Friday, August 9 Recall those talk shows where listeners dialed in to have their most passionate questions answered? We’re bringing that energy live to the stage, with a touch of glam and a lot of heat! Sasha Lee and Jaime-Lyn will be taking your calls, dishing out their best advice, and turning the answers into captivating performances as various dancers dazzle you on stage! It’s like getting relationship advice from your coolest, most confident friends—if your friends wore sequins and knew how to turn even the most awkward question into an unforgettable [...]

Magnetize Maine Summit hosted by Uplift LA

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

Information from our renter as of July 24: Event Date: September 13, 2024 Join Rising Professionals and Employers from Across Maine for Resilience as a Foundation for Success: Empowering Rising Professionals Uplift LA is proud to host the 2024 Magnetize Maine Summit, with a day that showcases professional development on relevant topics, with incredible speakers and presenters; all while showcasing the Lewiston Auburn region. Date and Time Friday Sep 13, 2024 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT Location Franco Center 46 Cedar St, Lewiston, ME 04240 Fees/Admission $45 per ticket https://business.lametrochamber.com/events/register/23787 Summit Agenda 7:30-8:45   Registration 9:00  Welcome Remarks Yellow [...]

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Wounded Healers benefit concert and market Sept. 29

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

Info from our renter on July 24: DATE of event: Sunday, Sept. 29 TIME: Doors open at noon for bazaar in Heritage Hall followed by the main program at 2 p.m. in Performance Hall. TAMASHA! A Multicultural Concert + Market for Wounded Healers International The Wounded Healer’sInternational (WHI) Benefit Concert + Market will be held at the Franco Center on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Doors will open at noon to an indoor, artisanal market in the Heritage Hall. The main program will begin at 2:00 pm on the main level. You can expect wonderful performances, delicious food, and a connected [...]

Bridgerton Ball Oct. 19 SOLD OUT

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

Information from our renter on July 24, 2024: Bridgton Experience Maine Four Seasons Ball SOLD OUT! Step into the world of Bridgton at our Maine Four Seasons Ball – a night of elegance, romance, and grandeur in true Regency style! Date and time Saturday, October 19 · 4 – 9pm EDT Location Franco Center 46 Cedar Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable. About this event Welcome to the Bridgerton Experience Maine Four Seasons Ball! Join us for an evening of elegance and grandeur at the beautiful Franco Center. Immerse [...]

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Oct. 26

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

Information from our renter on July 24, 2024: Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Oct. 26 The orchestra plays four regular concerts each season at the Franco Center in Lewiston. A community-based organization, the orchestra draws players and audiences from south of Portland to Rockland along the coast, and inland from Augusta to the Lewiston-Auburn area. Its members all volunteer their time to practice and perform with the Midcoast Symphony. The group has expanded in size and capability under the leadership of Rohan Smith, Conductor and Music Director since 2003-2004. As its reputation grows, the orchestra attracts ever more professional-caliber musicians and award-winning [...]

Maine Music Society Battle of the Blends Nov. 2

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

Information from our renter on July 24, 2024: Battle of the Blends DATE of event: Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. With MMS’s own Artistic Director, Dr. Richard Nickerson, as emcee, this perpetual audience favorite will feature four spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, rock’n’roll, spiritual and Renaissance vocal music. Join us for this ever-popular a cappella experience with something for all ages and music preferences. Upcoming concert performance dates: Dec. 14 Holiday concert March 8 and 9 Spring concert May 10 and 11 Last concert of season Tickets: https://mainemusicsociety.org/tickets/

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Jan. 18

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

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Jan. 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. TICKETS are sold through the Orchestra: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3 The orchestra plays four regular concerts each season at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Invigorating Water Music Rohan Smith, Conductor   Program: George Frederic Handel: Water Music Suite, Allegro and Hornpipe Duke Ellington: “The Spring” and “The Meander” from The River Suite Charles Ives: “The Housatonic at Stockbridge” from Three Places in New England Bedřich Smetana: “The Moldau” from Má Vlast Henri Tomasi: Trombone Concerto — featuring  Joshua Zhang, trombone soloist Alan Hovhaness:  And God Created Great Whales Felix Mendelssohn: Calm Sea [...]

Maine Music Society Spring Concert March 8 and 9

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

Information from our renter on July 24, 2024: Saturday, March 08 7:00 pm Sunday, March 09 2:00 pm Our classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy. Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=173513

Maine Music Society Spring Concert March 9

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

Information from our renter on July 24, 2024: Sunday, March 09 2:00 pm Our classical concert will feature Mozart with a glorious representation of music from the earlier centuries and the modern composer Trotta’s multi-movement work titled A Breath of Ecstasy. Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=173513