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Nighttime dance lessons at the Franco April 1
Nighttime dance lessons at the Franco April 1
We are adding two nighttime dance lesson events in addition to our morning dance lessons for all those who said they would come at night but can’t during the day. Mark your calendar for evening dance lessons 6:30pm Monday, April 1 and Monday, April 8. We hope you attend so we know you’re out there! The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come [...]
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Time for Trivia at night Tuesday, April 2
Time for Trivia at night Tuesday, April 2
The questions featuring local trivia will return for a NIGHTTIME appearance by request from those who couldn’t make it to the daytime trivia social. Be at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 for a repeat of the trivia questions asked at the premiere daytime trivia social. No food at the nighttime event. Donations $5 at the door. Expected to be an hour long social. NOTE THAT THE DAYTIME EVENT IS STILL HAPPENING TOO: The daytime trivia social will return on the third Monday of April at noon. Mark your calendars: April 15. A light lunch will be [...]
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Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 3
Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 3
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. Upcoming morning dates include: April 3, 10, 17, and 24. The second nighttime dance lesson event for all those who said they would come at night but can’t during the day is at 6:30pm Monday, April 8. We hope you attend so we know you’re out [...]
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Early Beatles tribute band returning to Franco Center April 5
Early Beatles tribute band returning to Franco Center April 5
PHOTO CAPTION: Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute band returns to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5. Tickets available at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Franco Center photo. CHECK OUT THIS GREAT MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grc0Ka3qdlo Studio Two—The Early Beatles Tribute band to play April 5 at Franco Center LEWISTON—Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5. Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon, Joshua Jones as Paul McCartney, Robert Murray as George Harrison, and Dylan Verge as [...]
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Bob Marley coming April 7 to Franco Center
Bob Marley coming April 7 to Franco Center
Bob Marley is bringing his comedy act to the Franco Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. His shows feature Maine humor and audience engagement. He asks the audience questions and then has fun with their answers. If you’re sitting in any seat, you might get called on! Bob usually brings a comedian to open the show, too. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a cash bar will be available. Marley has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years and has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central. He is one of the few comics [...]
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Dance lessons at night at the Franco Center
Dance lessons at night at the Franco Center
The second nighttime dance lesson event for all those who said they would come at night but can’t during the day is at 6:30pm Monday, April 8. We hope you attend so we know you’re out there! The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall [...]
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Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 10
Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 10
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Morning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. Upcoming morning dates include: April 17 and 24. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
Franco American culture to be topic of program featuring David Vermette
Franco American culture to be topic of program featuring David Vermette
LEWISTON—The Franco Center will host author David Vermette, who writes about Franco American heritage and culture, at noon, Wednesday, April 10. This is a free presentation. His book “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization, Immigration, Religious Strife.” It is suggested that attendees buy the featured books ahead of the book talk at Amazon or other online book stores. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side.
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Free French conversation meet-up
Free French conversation meet-up
The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. All who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee, tea, or snack! The group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great time. The meet-ups […]
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Live Music by SILVER HEELS at The Pub
Live Music by SILVER HEELS at The Pub
Enjoy live music by SILVER HEELS! Saturday, 2/10 and 4/13 from 7-10PM Open to the public
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Time for Trivia at noon Monday, April 15
Time for Trivia at noon Monday, April 15
The daytime trivia social will return on the third Monday of April at noon. Mark your calendars: April 15. Cost is $5 per person. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. A light lunch of sandwiches and chips will be available for purchase. The questions will feature trivia about old movies and TV shows from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s. Questions about the trivia socials can be directed to Jake at 207-514-7753 or production@francocenter.org. The Franco Center has provided a safe place for visitors to learn about local history as well as worldwide phenomena including what life is like for immigrants, what […]
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Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 17
Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 17
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Morning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. Upcoming morning dates include: April 24. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
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Dark Side of Somewhere 4-20 at Franco
Dark Side of Somewhere 4-20 at Franco
This Pink Floyd-themed concert followed by dance performance takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Franco Center. The evening will begin with an opening set from Maine piano legend Dawson Hill performing classic Pink Floyd on a grand piano before the show is turned over to the dancer/artists/performers from Nevaeh Dance Circus for a multi-media dance immersion experience that brings together video, circus/flow arts, and contemporary dance all set to the legendary Pink Floyd album “Dark Side of the Moon.” Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door day of show. Tickets are not being […]
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Line Dancing at night
Line Dancing at night
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center on Monday nights and Wednesday mornings. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Night dance lessons are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
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Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 24
Morning dance lessons at the Franco April 24
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center. Lessons are held most Wednesday mornings (and a few at night) unless the Franco Center is rented and unavailable. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Morning dance lessons go from 10am to 11am. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
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Free French conversation meet-up
Free French conversation meet-up
The free Parlez-Vous? French conversation meet-up for the advanced group will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Auburn Public Library on Spring St. All who speak French are welcome to attend this meet-up. You do not need to register. Bring a coffee, tea, or snack! The group talks about subjects they find important. You do not have to attend every meet-up. Some weeks have seven people in attendance and other weeks you’ll find 25 people around the tables. Last meet-up there was something funny being talked about because everyone was laughing loudly and having a great […]
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Maine’s Got Talent
Maine’s Got Talent
Save the Date! The 10th annual Maine’s Got Talent LA’s Premier Music Competition will be held on Saturday April 27, 2024. Pre-show reception 6pm – Live music, cash bar, hor d’oeuvres Show 7pm – Live performances Maine’s Got Talent is a dynamic musical competition featuring 8 performing artists competing for cash prizes. 50% of the vote comes from the audience and the other 50% from celebrity judges: Tom Doucette, former MGT performer; Joe Philippon, Lewiston Police Dept.; Celeste, WBLM’s Morning Show. The host for the evening is Molly McGill. The Maine’s Got Talent fundraising event, is open to all performing artists […]
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Line dancing at the Franco Center Monday nights
Line dancing at the Franco Center Monday nights
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center on Monday nights and Wednesday mornings. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Night dance lessons are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.
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Windham Chamber Singers performing April 30 at Franco Center
Windham Chamber Singers performing April 30 at Franco Center
PHOTO CAPTION: The Windham Chamber Singers are performing in a pay-what-you-can concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Tickets can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org/shows or 207-689-2000. The WCS have won awards, performed all over the world, and have played in concerts with well-known musical artists. Windham Chamber Singers in concert at Franco Center April 30 LEWISTON– The Windham Chamber Singers will perform at the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. The WCS group gained international attention in 1996 by winning the Prize of Vienna at the 25th International Youth […]
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Line dancing at the Franco Center on Wednesday mornings
Line dancing at the Franco Center on Wednesday mornings
The Franco Center will host line dance lessons led by Jake Hodgkin, production and creative arts manager at the Center on Monday nights and Wednesday mornings. Classes are for all levels of dancing experience. $5 donation at the door. Morning dance lessons are from 10 to 11 a.m. No need to pre-register. Walk-ins welcome! The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Park in the mill lot on Oxford St. Come in through the Heritage Hall doors.