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Hooray for Hollywood Sept 13
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesGet ready for Hooray for Hollywood! 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13. Show 7:30 p.m. Doors & Cash Bar open at 6:30 p.m. Glam up and step into the spotlight as we kick off our 2025-26 season in true Hollywood style! Enjoy iconic hits from Titanic, Mary Poppins, Frozen, Grease, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, 9 to 5, The Wizard of Oz, and Disney favorites — performed by a talented local cast. Sing along to timeless classics, walk the red carpet, snap star-worthy photos, and sip themed cocktails from our cash bar. This unforgettable night of music [...]
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La Rencontre season opener to feature trivia contest
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThursday, Sept. 18 Doors open at 10:30am Lunch starts at 11:30am $17 per person. Must RSVP by Sept. 11 Test your knowledge of local facts about Lewiston and Auburn at the Franco Center’s La Rencontre season opener. Expect plenty of laughs, a little friendly rivalry, and maybe even a surprise bonus round. This trivia luncheon promises entertainment for all. Grab your friends and get ready to show off those smarts! Meal to be determined. Sponsor: TV5 Monde
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Oktoberfest Party
The Pub at Baxter, 120 Mill St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA , United StatesJoin us at The Pub at Baxter on September 27th for an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration! We’ll be pouring our Oktoberfest Marzen Lager to toast to this time-honored tradition.
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Escape from Haunted Sanctuary to Creepy Crypt
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesThis October, the Franco Center is transforming its historic sanctuary (church space) into a spine-chilling Halloween escape room experience: Escape from the Sanctuary to the Crypt! We invite you, your friends, co-workers, and family to join us for a memorable, immersive adventure perfect for groups of up to 10 participants. What to Expect: One-hour escape room adventure: Navigate a dark, eerie environment filled with spooky decorations, unsettling sounds, and live costumed actors. Flashlights will be provided. Dates: Available nightly throughout October (reservations required at least one day in advance via https://bookeo.com/franco Cost: $15 per person Group Size: Up to 10 per session. [...]
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Taste the Harvest
Downtown Lisbon Street 72 Lisbon St, Lewiston, Maine, United StatesTaste the Harvest is a free community street festival in downtown Lewiston that celebrates our local food economy, from farm to table. Lisbon street will be closed to traffic so you can stroll freely under twinkle lights, savor the atmosphere, enjoy the Beer & Wine Garden, browse local vendors, and connect with neighbors and friends. For those who want to experience even more, a limited number of tickets are available for our exclusive tapas-style dining experience. With a dinner passport in hand, guests can sample multiple courses at their own pace, served at chef-led stations. Each dish is crafted by [...]
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Creepy Crypt Bar and Lounge open Oct. 28 and 30
Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesSpecial Creepy Crypt Bar Nights: NOTE: Tickets are NOT needed for the Bar & Lounge. Experience our brand-new Creepy Crypt Bar & Lounge, open exclusively on: Tuesday, Oct. 28 & Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6:00–11:00 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 [...]
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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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