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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:Thread Theater 2.0 at Franco Sept. 10
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday September 10th\, join your friends at the Franco Center for another installment of the Thread Theater 2.0!! Write a script\, act in a play or just come to see the action. If you’ve been before you know it’s a good time and if you’ve never been\, what are you waiting for?! So come on down\, bring a friend and crank it up. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show starts at 7:00(ish) p.m. Pay $10 at the door.
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/thread-theater-2-0-at-franco-sept-10/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Aug. 26 Paint Night at the Franco
DESCRIPTION:Paint night at Franco Center in Lewiston\, Maine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ready for a creative night out?\n\n\n\nJoin us at the historic Franco Center on Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, for an evening of painting\, laughter\, and fun! Melanie from Wicked Illustrations will guide you step-by-step as you create your own colorful “Hot Air Balloons Over Lewiston” masterpiece. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!\n\n\n\n Doors & cash bar open: 6 p.m.\n Painting begins: 6:30 p.m.\n Just $30 per person\n\n\n\nCome early\, enjoy a beverage from the cash bar\, grab a tasty concession treat\, and settle in for a relaxing evening.\n\n\n\n Reserve your seat today:\nhttps://wickedillustrations.com/art-parties-and-workshops\n\n\n\n#FrancoCenter #PaintNight #PaintAndSip #LewistonMaine #MaineEvents
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/aug-26-paint-night-at-the-franco/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Education
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival cancelled
DESCRIPTION:The summer festival scheduled to take place at the Franco Center on July 25\, 2026 has been cancelled. We hope to bring it back next year! \n  \nSave the date for one of the Franco Center’s favorite summer traditions! FREE admission! \n\nHamburgers and hotdogs\, soda\, water\, cookies for sale\nBounce house\nDunk tank\nKids’ games\n\nFamilies are welcome to bring chairs or picnic blankets to set up outside and enjoy all the festivities. \nAll activities to take place in Oxford Street mill parking lot. \nNo tickets are needed!
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/summer-festival-at-the-franco-center-july-11/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Paint and Sip Night CANCELLED July 8
DESCRIPTION:Paint\, Sip & Create at the Franco Center! “Hot Air Balloons Over Lewiston”\nThis event has actually been POSTPONED — we just don’t know what the new date will be! Stay tuned!! These paint nights are a lot of fun!\n\n\n\nMelanie from Wicked Illustrations will guide you step-by-step as you create your own version of a hot air balloon festival painting! Make it uniquely yours!\n\n\n\n Doors & cash bar open: 6 p.m.\n Class begins: 6:30 p.m.\n Only $30 per person\n\n\n\nCome early\, grab a drink from the cash bar\, and enjoy a tasty treat from the concession stand.\n\n\n\nReserve your seat today:\nhttps://wickedillustrations.com/art-parties-and-workshops\n\n\n\n#FrancoCenter #PaintNight #PaintAndSip #LewistonMaine #MaineEvents
URL:https://downtownlewiston.com/event/paint-and-sip-night-at-the-franco-july-8/
LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bar and Lounge
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