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Halloween-themed La Rencontre to feature author Denis Ledoux
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThursday, Oct. 30 Doors open at 10:30am Lunch starts at 11:30am $17 per person. Must RSVP by Oct. 23 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298063 Join us for a festive Halloween-themed La Rencontre luncheon! Enjoy delicious food and spirited company, followed by a special presentation from local author Denis Ledoux. He’ll share insights into his latest book, offering a captivating glimpse into his storytelling craft. In Here To Stay/Lives in 17th Century Canada, Denis says the book is really about the more domestic effort of 10,000 French people to establish a home for themselves in North America. Costumes encouraged for extra fun and flair at this [...]
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Creepy Crypt Bar and Lounge Oct. 30
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesSpecial Creepy Crypt Bar Nights: Experience our brand-new Creepy Crypt Bar & Lounge, open exclusively on: Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6:00–10:00 p.m. Specialty drinks will be for sale all night! Enjoy drinks, music, and a chance to mingle in the Franco Center basement (former church crypt). The bar and lounge will be open to the public on those two nights, not just the escape adventurers. This event is a unique opportunity for a fun experience with a Halloween twist—while supporting a local community landmark. Come dressed in costume! Not a requirement, but adds to the fun! This is a rare [...]
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Lost Valley 5k Relay
Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn, ME 04210, USA 1101 Lost Valley Rd, United StatesWelcome back to Lost Valley in Auburn! Back for another year is the LV 5km Relay! This 5km course follows a gorgeous counter-clockwise loop beginning and ending at the base lodge, and taking runners along Latham Brook, through the XC Ski trails, up to the summit of the ski hill, and back around to the lodge. The course is mostly set on double-wide cross country ski trails. Tackle this race either solo (5k, 10k, 15k) or as a team of 3 (15km – 3x5km relay) This event will take place on the same day as the Backyard Beer Festival at [...]
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Fiddle-icious returns Nov. 2
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesSunday, Nov. 2 Doors 1pm Concert 2pm https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=299354 Tap your toes, stomp your feet, and clap your hands as Fiddle-icious, a community fiddle-based orchestra with 100+ musicians from Kittery to Augusta, takes the stage to share their unique, uplifting music! Fiddle-icious is a fun–loving Maine orchestra playing fiddle, piano, harp, guitar, banjo, mandolin, flute, accordion, cello, tin whistle, concertina, upright bass, and bagpipes. Their tunes are passed down from the Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, and Acadian traditions and include reels, jigs, marches, hornpipes, waltzes, step-dancing, and beautiful singing harmonies. Tickets $25 in advance; $30 at door https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=299354
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Social Justice Storytelling
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesA Night of Storytelling: Decarceration and Recovery Friday, Nov. 7 Doors open at 7pm. Event starts at 7:15pm. Sensitivity Warning: The performance discusses mature topics and includes adult language that may not be suitable for all audiences. Join us for an enriching evening of social justice storytelling presented by Freedom & Captivity and Points North Institute! I. It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration in Maine A performance of true stories from the state’s first archive dedicated to the experiences, insights, and knowledge of Maine’s incarcerated and formerly incarcerated community members. Presented by the Freedom & Captivity Initiative, It’s [...]
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Homecoming Dance and Coat Drive Nov. 8
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesFranco Center Hosts Homecoming Dance and Coat Drive Nov. 8 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298086 LEWISTON, Maine — The Franco Center will host a festive Homecoming Dance on Friday, Nov. 8, 2025, complete with music, dancing, and a community coat drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a happy hour until 7 p.m., when the dance officially begins. Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used winter coats to donate. All coats collected will be given to Kaydenz Kitchen, a local nonprofit organization that provides free food and clothing to unhoused individuals and families in need. “Our Homecoming Dance is a chance [...]
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Thread Theater at the Franco Center is back!
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThe Thread Theater at the Franco Center is bringing back its version of drama and (sometimes) comedy Friday, Nov. 21 to the Center’s Lower Level bar and lounge, sometimes referred to as The Crypt. The Franco Center was once a church and church basements are often called crypts no matter if there are bodies buried in the basement or not. Dan Kane, Tony Morin, Jason Pelletier and Danielle Eaton are hosts for the evening. Cash bar and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. Tickets cash only at the door. $10. The audience is encouraged to actively let [...]
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Fleetwood Mac tribute concert Nov. 22
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesLEWISTON—Crystal Vision, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will perform at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Crystal Vision provides an authentic experience of the iconic music and energy of Fleetwood Mac, complete with outfit changes and multi-media graphics. Their press kit states, “There are many Fleetwood Mac tribute bands nationwide and around the world, but what sets Crystal Vision apart is the authentic configuration of voices and instruments, and the resemblance of the three primary vocals to the originals. Loretta as Stevie, Jane as Christine, and Brendan as Lindsey all sound very much like their counterparts, and [...]
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Holiday Cheer at Lower Level Bar & Lounge Nov. 25
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesHoliday Cheer at Lower Level Bar & Lounge: Cribbage, Christmas Movies, and Cozy Fun! Get ready to kick off the holiday season in a fun and festive way at the Franco Center! On Tuesday, November 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., The Lower Level Bar & Lounge will open its doors for an evening filled with good company, classic Christmas vibes, and a touch of friendly competition. Join us in the beautifully decorated lounge at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston’s historic Little Canada neighborhood for a relaxed night featuring cribbage, holiday movies like It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas on [...]
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Stuff the Bus drop-off location
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThe holiday season is a time for giving, and Stuff the Bus is how our community comes together to do just that. Each December, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce collects gifts for local nonprofits serving families, seniors, and pets across Androscoggin County. This long-standing tradition fills our community with joy, connection, and generosity — and you can be part of it! Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at the Franco Center through Monday, Dec. 8. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Stuff the Bus will come here to 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston to pick up your generous gift donations. Your [...]
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Holiday-themed La Rencontre in December
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThursday, Dec. 11 Doors 10:30am Lunch 11:30am $17 RSVP by Dec. 4. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298063 Celebrate the season with a festive holiday lunch filled with joy, music, and community spirit! Pianist Chiaru will perform Christmas and other tunes on the lounge stage piano. It’s the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle—and a little joie de vivre—to your holiday season. Meat pie and all the fixings! Sponsor: TV5 Monde
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Maine Music Society Dec. 13
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesBeneath the Winter Stars Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 pm Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=293002
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