LEWISTON — Mitch Thomas, executive director at the Gendron Franco Center, and Bert Dutil, bus trip leader, will lead a group on a maple sugar day trip to Quebec on Saturday, April 14. The “Cabane a Sucre” in Lac-Megantic will be the destination. As an added feature, local Quebec musicians will provide entertainment during the […]
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Maine Music Society rehearses for weekend performances
Maine Music Society Artistic Director John Corrie warms up the Maine Music Society Chorale on Monday night at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. The chorale will perform Saturday and Sunday. For more information or to buy tickets, visit mainemusicsociety.org. To watch a short video from the practice, visit sunjournal.com (Russ Dillingham/Sun […]
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Children's foundation awards Franco Center
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation recently granted $1,000 to the Franco Center in Lewiston, specifically to the Fun in French program for children. Jacynthe Jacques, left, received the grant from Allyson Casares, right, member of the foundation. The Fun in French program is family friendly, and parents and grandparents can get involved to encourage French […]
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Folk band wins Maine's Got Talent
Judge Celeste Nadeau Baranyl, center, gives Kerri Haer an 8 in the Maine’s Got Talent competition at the Franco Center in Lewiston on Saturday. The other judges are Tom Doucette, left, and Joseph Philippon. LEWISTON — The performance hall at the Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center was filled with a large crowd and powerful […]
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Central Maine’s funniest comedian to be chosen at Franco Center Invitational
LEWISTON — Thirteen local comics have been chosen to compete in Central Maine’s Comedy Invitational at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center. They will compete for a chance to take home the grand prize of $250 and the title of Central Maine’s Funniest Comedian. The comics competing are Matty B. Danny […]
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Pianist Henry Kramer to appear in Piano Series at Franco Center
LEWISTON — Henry Kramer, one of the most talented young pianists on the international concert stage, will perform at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center on Thursday, March 8, presenting the fourth program of this Piano Series season. His recital, which begins at 7 p.m., will include works by Schumann, Ravel and American composer Hannah Lash. Recipient […]
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F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase marking 13th year
LEWISTON — The F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase returns for its 13th year with several performances by artists from all over Maine and across the country. The spectacular show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. The event is sponsored by the Franco Center and Bates College. For […]
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‘Heavy hitters:’ GOP celebrates Lincoln in Lewiston
LEWISTON — When Gov. Paul LePage took the stage at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center on Friday night, he didn’t spend a lot of time offering warm platitudes. Instead, he chastised his Republican brothers and sisters for too frequently working at cross purposes. “If you’re going to be a Republican in this country […]
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Franco Center begins new round of French classes
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will host a new round of weeknight classes for adults starting Wednesday, Feb. 7. The classes will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for 10 weeks from now through mid-April. They will be held for beginners with some proficiency and advanced French-learners. The classes are intended for those who […]
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Franco Center hosting annual family-friendly football party
LEWISTON — The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center, corner of Cedar and Oxford streets, will host its fourth annual party to watch the Super Bowl at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. All are welcome to watch the final game of the NFL season when New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will play. This […]