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Dueling Pianos laughs, dancing, fun Jan. 24
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesDueling Pianos Saturday, Jan. 24 Doors & cash bar 6 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. Taking place in the downstairs bar and lounge. Pianists Amy Thomason and Billy Ward will bring their talent and skills to entertain and bring laughs to the audience. Join us “in the round” for a wild, interactive night of music, laughter, and crowd-powered song requests! Two pianists battling through a lot of high-energy songs, requests, and playful banter, creating an unforgettable, fun-filled audience experience. Tickets $25 advance; at the door $30 Tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=304301 Thank you to our sponsors: Berman & Simmons Maine Community Bank Evergreen Printing [...]
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High 95 Awards 2026
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesHigh 95 Awards & Celebration Brings Night of Music, Networking, and Recognition to the Franco Center Lewiston, ME — The Franco Center will host the High 95 Awards & Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., welcoming guests for an evening of community, connection, and celebration. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a pre-event networking session featuring music by DJ Green Lion Crew and special guests. The Awards Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m., recognizing outstanding contributors within the community. Festivities continue at 8:00 p.m. with an after-party and live entertainment, with special guest announcements still [...]
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Not-Your-Typical Valentine Party Feb. 13
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThe Franco Center Invites the Community to “Come to the Upside Down” for a Not-Your-Typical Valentine Party Friday, February 13 | Doors Open at 4 PM | No Cover Charge Lewiston, Maine — Valentine’s Day weekend gets a playful twist at the Franco Center with the unique, after-work Upside Down Party, in the Center’s Lower Level Bar & Lounge on Friday, February 13, with doors opening at 4 p.m. “This is not your typical Valentine’s event,” said Kirsten Nunery, Franco Center event coordinator. “Whether guests arrive with a date, a best friend, or flying solo, the evening is designed [...]
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Maine Music Society: We Are Phoenix — March concerts
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesMaine Music Society’s March concert will feature the Maine premiere of We Are Phoenix by Minnesota composer, Timothy C. Takach. Accompanied by chamber orchestra and piano, this multi-movement work illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. Concert III – Echoes of the Earth Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=293003 Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, in “Little Canada”
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Maine Music Society: We Are Phoenix — March concerts
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesMaine Music Society’s March concert will feature the Maine premiere of We Are Phoenix by Minnesota composer, Timothy C. Takach. Accompanied by chamber orchestra and piano, this multi-movement work illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. Concert III – Echoes of the Earth Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=293003 Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, in “Little Canada”
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La Rencontre spring concert luncheon March 12
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesTHURSDAY, March 12 Doors 10:00am Entertainment 11:00am “Le Petit Prince” musical: The beloved French masterpiece by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is imagined in a re-telling organized by Jenny LeMaire with live music by Peter Dugas. Through music, dance, and theater, we invite you to explore the wonder of existence and the enduring magic of childhood and friendship… c’est parti! Lunch following the entertainment about 12 to 12:30pm. Details will be finalized: pork roast, rice pilaf, a vegetable, salad, and dessert. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298063 Students of L’Ecole Française will delight La Rencontre luncheon guests with a lively spring musical “Le Petit Prince” performed in [...]
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Donnybrook Farm at Franco Center for St. Patrick’s Day shindig!
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United States🍀 Do a little jig down to the Franco Center on Tuesday, March 17 for a St. Patrick’s Day shindig! We’re celebrating in the Lower Level Bar & Lounge with live music from Donnybrook Farm 🎶 Donnybrook Farm is a Maine-based band that plays a mix of Irish traditional, folk, punk, and original music, often performing in the central Maine area. Known for “working-class Celtic street folk.” 🕕 Doors & bar open at 6 PM🎻 Band starts at 7 PM💵 $17 cash at the door (no advance tickets) Grab your friends, wear your green, and come raise a glass with [...]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra March 21
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesMidcoast Symphony Orchestra’s next concert at the Franco Center Ambition and Destiny Jinwook Park, Guest Conductor Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Program: Carl Maria von Weber: “Oberon” Overture Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 — featuring Morgan Lee, piano soloist Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 Read about the music Get concert tickets
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Mystery Theater
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesMurder at the Marquee Brings Glamour, Intrigue, and Interactive Theater to the Franco Center Lewiston, Maine — The Franco Center invites the community to step into a night of Hollywood glamour, suspense, and surprise with Murder at the Marquee, an interactive murder mystery theater event on Friday, March 27, at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the mystery unfolding at 7 p.m. TICKETS https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=309305 Guests are encouraged to dress as if they’re attending the Oscars, because upon arrival, each attendee will be assigned the identity of a well-known celebrity. Throughout the evening, some of these celebrity [...]
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Mystery Dinner Theater March 28
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesFRIDAY, March 28 Doors & Cash Bar 6pm Theater 7pm Step into the world of mystery dinner theater! Expect laughter, suspense, and plenty of surprises as the mystery unfolds. Tickets available soon. Sponsors: Platz Associates; Skelton Taintor & Abbott; DJ Brothers
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‘Believe it or not’ Thread Theater 2.0 returns to Franco April 3
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThread Theater 2.0 Returns to the Franco Center for an Interactive Night of Live Theater Lewiston, ME — Thread Theater 2.0 “Believe it or not” returns to the Franco Center on Friday, April 3, bringing an evening of fast-paced, audience-driven theater to the Center’s Lower Level Bar and Lounge. Hosted by Dan Kane, Thread Theater invites community members to write a script, perform in a show, or simply sit back and enjoy the fun. The audience is encouraged to actively respond to each short play, letting the cast know exactly how they’re doing—making every performance unpredictable and uniquely entertaining. “Write [...]
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Tribute to Lady Gaga: Just Dance concert
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesTwo Powerful Voices, One Unforgettable Night: Lady Gaga Tribute Concert Comes to the Franco Center Lewiston, ME — The Franco Center will light up with pop spectacle and powerhouse vocals on Saturday, April 4, as Amanda Tubbs & Band take the stage in Lady Gaga: Just Dance, a high-energy tribute concert celebrating one of music’s most iconic artists. $30 advance / $35 at the door Tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=306942 Doors and cash bar open at 6:00 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Audiences can expect a thrilling night of chart-topping anthems, emotional ballads, and nonstop hits that capture the fearless [...]