LEWISTON — Singer, pianist and songwriter, Mitch Thomas, will perform at the next La Rencontre at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. La Rencontre, “the gathering,” is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, starting at 11:25 a.m. The cost of the meal and the programs is $12 per person. The doors and the bar open […]
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Gendron Franco Center to host new session of 'Fun in French' classes
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will start a new session of “Fun in French” classes on Saturday, Jan. 13. The course will consist of two sessions running from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for ages 4 to 7 and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 8 to 12. The classes will take place over […]
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Franco Center resumes adult 'French for Beginners II' and 'French Reacquisition' classes
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will host weeknight classes for adults starting Wednesday, Jan. 10. The classes will run for a 10-week session from January to mid-March. The classes will be held Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners with some proficiency and from 6:45 to 8 p.m. for advanced French-learners. The two […]
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The Franco Center's Holiday Pie Event
The center’s Chef John will be offering 47 different pies for the holiday. Things are sometimes said to be “as American as apple pie.” But while America and apple pie may go together, according to the American Pie Council, pies have been in existence since the time of the ancient Egyptians. The Romans were allegedly […]
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Louis Philippe returns to Franco Center for La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Popular singer and pianist Louis Philippe will provide the entertainment at the next La Rencontre starting at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. The cost of the meal and program is $10 a person. The doors open at 10 a.m. The home cooked meal is oven-fried […]
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Franco Center hosting next session of ‘French Reacquisition’ classes
LEWISTON — The Franco Center will host weeknight “French Reacquisition” classes for adults starting Wednesday, Sept. 13. The program will run for 10 weeks from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners and 6:45 to 8 p.m. for more advanced French learners. The language classes, running from September to mid-November, are intended for those who either […]
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New session of 'Fun in French' classes coming at Gendron Franco Center
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will start a new session of Saturday morning “Fun in French” classes on Saturday, Sept. 9. The course will consist of 90-minute sessions running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 to 12, taking place over five weeks. A full schedule of classes will be available at the […]
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MSMT bringing show to Lewiston's Franco Center
LEWISTON — For the first time, the Maine State Music Theatre is bringing one of its productions to Lewiston. The director and choreographer of the show, Raymond Dumont, is a local product. Dumont grew up in Lewiston, graduated from Lewiston High School and got his acting start at Community Little Theatre. On Aug. 25, a […]
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Roger Renaud tribute concert
LEWISTON — A story on Page B1 in Friday’s City edition should have reported that the concert, “How Do We Keep The Music Playing?” in tribute to musician Roger Renaud will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Franco Center. Tickets are available only in advance by calling 689-2000. There […]
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Musical favorite, Louis Philippe returns to Franco Center for La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Singer and pianist Louis Philippe will provide the entertainment at the La Rencontre at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., on Thursday, July 13. The gathering will start at 11:25 a.m. and doors will open at 10. The homecooked meal will be meatloaf with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, apple pie and ice […]