Officials eye a public forum to answer questions about Riverfront Performing Arts and Events at the Franco Center.
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Rita Dube , Lionel Guay and Laurent F. Gilbert Sr.: Franco Center should continue to be a beacon of Franco heritage
We should be proud of our past, our present, and our future. Shining a light on our Franco-American culture should continue being a priority, with the name of the Franco-American Heritage Center, and within our broader community.
Schooner Fare set to entertain on stage at Riverfront
Brothers Chuck and Steve Romanoff begin their 48th year as Schooner Fare with return engagements to some of the most venerable venues for folk and acoustic music including a performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at Riverfront Performing Arts and Events at the Franco Center in Lewiston. They will perform in a lively […]
Lewiston’s Franco Center rebrands as ‘Riverfront Performing Arts and Events’
The organization said its new identity as Riverfront Performing Arts and Events unites its French Canadian heritage with its “location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue.”
POSTPONED: Don Campbell Christmas Concert to be performed at the Franco Center
This event has been rescheduled for April 15, 2023.
‘Sights & Sounds of Christmas’ variety show to take stage at the Franco Center
“Sights & Sounds of Christmas,” a holiday-themed presentation of performances, music, and a light show, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, in the Performance Hall at the Franco Center in Lewiston. “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each […]
Annual holiday concert tradition returns with Auburn Community Concert Band performance
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its customary holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The free 75-minute performance will feature both traditional and contemporary songs celebrating the Christmas and Hanukah holiday seasons. The concert will conclude with an audience […]
Magic and illusion show planned for Franco Center stage Nov. 12
Markus and Angelique Steelgrave plan to present their family friendly show of magic and illusion at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Their show will feature magic and illusion, juggling, upbeat music, clean comedy, and plenty of good-natured audience participation, said Angelique Steelgrave, according to a news […]
Concert pianist Matthew Graybil to open Piano Series season at Franco Center
Concert pianist Matthew Graybil will open the Piano Series season at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. One of the most popular pianists to have performed at the Franco Center, Graybil will begin the program with his arrangement of Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite.” Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 14, Opus 27 (Moonlight)” […]