Events
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Celebrate St. Jean Baptist Day June 24
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesWEDNESDAY, June 24 Doors & Cash Bar 5pm Event 6pm In collaboration with the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine, the Franco Center’s final La Rencontre of the 2025-26 season will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste day on Wednesday, June 24, with dinner and dancing. Celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day with music, food, and community spirit at this festive gathering! Honoring French-Canadian heritage, the event features traditional songs, lively entertainment, and plenty of camaraderie. Join friends and neighbors for a joyful tribute to culture and tradition that brings generations together in celebration. Tickets for this extra special La Rencontre must be [...]
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Franco-American War Veterans Concert July 3
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesFranco-American War Veterans Concert Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 – 9:00pm Lewiston’s Veterans Counsel Nations Birthday Band Concert, a 17-piece band, will perform to commemorate the 250 anniversary of the United States of America. The “Volunteer’s Jazz Band” will play all types of music from rock to jazz and will be free to the public. Jerry DeWitt will emcee the event. Angus King will read the Preamble. Here are a few music samples. America the Beautiful Amazing Grace Stars and Stripes Forever