LEWISTON — Students of L’École Francaise du Maine in Freeport will perform “Je Ne Vous Mangerai Pas!” as New England celebrates Le Mois de la Francophonie 2020 at the La Rencontre event on Thursday, March 19, at the Gendron Franco Center. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be […]
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Franco-American singer to perform at Franco Center
Franco-American singer Josee Vachon will perform at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Born in Québec and raised in Maine, Josée Vachon has been sharing her Franco-American upbringing for over 25 years through traditional and contemporary folksongs from Québec and Acadia and through her own compositions. Though she […]
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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra brings tour to Franco Center
“It was party time when the fiddlers came to town” Regina, Canada
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Chiharu Naruse to present special piano series recital at Franco Center
LEWISTON — Concert artist and teacher Chiharu Naruse will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Gendron Franco Center. This third recital in the 2019-2020 Piano Series season will highlight her interest in bringing live classical music to young listeners. During the first half of the program Naruse will feature works by Liszt, […]
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French documentary to be shown at Franco Center
The Franco Center continues its film series presenting “La Pyramide du Louvre – 30th Anniversary” at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. All films in the year-long series are in French with English subtitles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are accepted to benefit the Center. Inaugurated on March 29, 1989, by the […]
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38th annual holiday concert to be presented by Auburn Community Concert Band
LEWISTON — The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its 38th annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Gendron Franco Center. The 52-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 16 central Maine communities, who range in age from 15 to 90. The group […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band to host 38th annual holiday concert
LEWISTON — The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its 38th annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Gendron Franco Center. The 52-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 16 central Maine communities, ranging in age from 15 to 90. The group will […]
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Marc Mailhot will perform at La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Piano and vocal artist Marc Mailhot will provide the entertainment at La Rencontre, the Gendron Franco Center’s monthly luncheon, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. It will include lasagna, salad, bread and dessert. La Rencontre is not […]
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Maine Music Society Chorale will present Heritage Holidays concert
The Maine Music Society Chorale will present its annual Heritage Holidays concert featuring the exquisite Christmas cantata “Hodie” by Ralph Vaughan Williams at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15, at Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Come immerse yourself in this moving musical rendition of the familiar Christmas story composed by one […]
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PHOTOS: World premiere of ‘Come Out Swingin’!’
The cast of the Lewiston-based musical comedy about the Ali-Liston title fight in 1965 rehearsed Thursday night for the show’s opening on Friday at the Gendron Franco Center.