Terrence Karn is one of the Bates Dance Festival musicians who will perform at the festival’s annual “Musicians’ Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the Gendron Franco Center. Music takes center stage when these composers, known for their collaborations with dancers, perform original and improvised works that blend musical styles from around the globe. Tickets […]
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Nel Meservier and St. Pierre sisters to perform at next La Rencontre
LEWISTON — The next La Rencontre at Gendron Franco Center will feature local performing artists Lionel Meservier and sisters Debra St. Pierre Robitaille and Melissa St. Pierre Noel. La Rencontre (the gathering) starts at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, July 12. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or those of Franco descent. […]
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Franco Center hosting Feast Day of St. Jean
LEWISTON — For the fourth year, the Fête Nationale and the Feast Day of St. Jean the Baptist, will be celebrated on Friday, June 22, and Sunday, June 24, at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center. It’s in association with the Québec Delegation to Boston, the Franco-American Collection at USM/LAC, the Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society […]
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Irving Berlin music at Franco Center Friday
LEWISTON — Celebrating 60 years, Maine State Music Theatre will present “I Love a Piano,” the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin, at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center on Friday, June 15. The show is at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30. “I Love a Piano” follows the journey of a piano as […]
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Get your 'arrrrgh' on at the Franco Center
LEWISTON — Pirates, wenches, mishaps and merrymaking are on deck at the Gendron Franco Center when it once again produces one of Maine’s most unique, delicious and hilarious experiences with The Buccaneers Banquet on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, beginning at 6 p.m. The Center is located at the corner of Cedar and […]
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Pianist Roberto Plano to make Maine debut in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Virtuoso Italian pianist Roberto Plano makes his Maine debut at Lewiston’s Gendron Franco Center on Saturday, April 21. His recital begins at 7 p.m. and will feature works by Liszt, Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, Ginastera and Gershwin. Only 22 when he won first prize at the 2001 Cleveland International Piano Competition, Plano went on to garner major prizes in […]
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Franco Center to pay more to keep parking free
LEWISTON — Even if the signs say “Free Parking,” someone is paying for it. In response to complaints from customers earlier this month who said they were forced to pay for parking, The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center will raise rental rates in order to keep its parking free. For people who park there, […]
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Mozart's 'Requiem' to be performed by Maine Chorale and Orchestra
LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society Chorale and Orchestra will present a program featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. They will be joined by professional soloists Sarah Bailey, Jazmin DeRice, Martin Lescault and Carl Steidel. For […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Pops
LEWISTON — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will present “Celebration Pops,” under the direction of guest conductor Yoichi Udagawa, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Gendron Franco Center, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham. The orchestra will also host several special programs as part of “More with […]
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Mike Miclon’s ‘The Early Evening Show’ coming to Franco Center
LEWISTON — Mike Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show,” featuring stand-up comedy, sketches, juggling and more, will be the next in the Gendron Franco Center’s Comedy Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. The late-night talk show spoof will take place on the Heritage Hall stage. The doors and bar will open at 6:30 p.m. The […]