Franco Center

Name: Franco Center
Address: Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, US
Telephone: +12076892000
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

For Tickets and Event Information, call the center at (207) 689-2000 or email boxoffice@francocenter
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Our mission: We strive to honor and preserve our Franco American heritage, and welcome our neighbors from diverse cultures through high-quality live performances, celebrations, and education. We boast two magnificent and unique halls that are also used by numerous individuals, families and organizations for various events, including weddings, receptions, family gatherings, breakfasts, luncheons an

d banquets, corporate meetings, seminars, training sessions, and celebrations of all kinds. Founded in the year 2000, Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's (Riverfront is our building's name) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a handful of dedicated staff members and countless volunteers.

11/25/2024

Sights & Sounds of Christmas Third Annual Fundraiser!
7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21
4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22
More than 30 performers will sing, dance, act, and produce an energetic and vibrant festive Christmas show complete with an immersive light show directed by Jake Hodgkin.
Don't miss out and get your ticket today!
Tickets:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=252747
Call 207-689-2000 FMI.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Skelton Taintor & Abbott
Dirigo Federal Credit Union
Berman & Simmons
The Dance Center
Thanks to Sun Journal for this photo of Jake Hodgkin taken as he talks to the audience.

11/24/2024

It's time to donate to show your support for the Franco Center and its efforts to bring you the type of programs and events you've asked us for: concerts for diverse audiences; history programs such as book talks and the escape room; tours; and more! The nonprofit Franco Center has acted as the building's sharer of immigrant stories and stewards of the building's care. Please consider making a donation for the important work we do here. Donations can be made at www.francocenter.org/donate THANK YOU!

11/24/2024

RENT US! Our building is the former St. Mary's Church and is now a performing arts center with a wonderful history! This beautiful venue has versatility built into it! Each rental space is unique and can be arranged for your personal or business event (separate spaces upstairs and downstairs). We offer catering services, too! Call 207-333-3251 for more information and to learn if your date is still available!

11/23/2024

MAINE MUSIC SOCIETY's Holiday Concerts!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
7:00 pm

Sunday December 15, 2024
2:00 pm

In his fourth season as Artistic Director, Dr. Richard Nickerson and the Maine Music Society chorale will usher in the holiday season with this family friendly concert.

Celebrate time-held traditions and create new ones. This program will include many familiar works as well as the annual sing-a-long. It promises to bring out the memories, spirit, celebration, and magic of the holiday season.

TICKETS https://mainemusicsociety.org/season-events/

11/22/2024

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! Sunday, Dec. 15!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos at the “Breakfast with Santa” event Sunday, Dec. 15. Breakfast is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 10 a.m.

The cost is $15 for adults; $10 for kids ages 5 to 12; and free for kids under 4.

TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=258186

The buffet-style breakfast will include fresh fruit; cold cereals, scrambled eggs; bacon; and home fries.

Tickets should be purchased as early as possible. Tickets will only be sold at the door if seats are still available.

We thank Emerson Buick for their sponsorship of this event!

11/22/2024

LA RENCONTRE Dec. 12!

The next La Rencontre will be holiday themed and feature local musicians Phil House and Kathy Haley! Mark the date: Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 10:30am for socializing, lunch is at 11:30am, and entertainment follows. More information coming soon!

Purchase tickets online before noon Thursday, Dec. 5 at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248722

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: TV5 Monde, the best French TV! and Champoux Insurance

11/22/2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Dec. 6 and 7 !! BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! The Nutcracker ballet returns to the Franco Center stage featuring students of The Dance Center and Ballet LA!

More info: https://thedancecenterla.com/a-nutcracker-christmas-2022/

Thank you to Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal for this Nutcracker photo from 2022!

11/21/2024

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Jan. 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm.

TICKETS are sold through the Orchestra: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3

The orchestra plays four regular concerts each season at the Franco Center in Lewiston.
Invigorating Water Music

Rohan Smith, Conductor

11/21/2024

No Parlez Vous? French conversation meet-ups until Jan. 9, 2025! Stay tuned!

11/20/2024

Studio Two The Beatles tribute band returns to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. April 11, 2025! TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!

Doors and cash bar open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. with dancing all night. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of the show and can be purchased online at www.francocenter.org, by phone at 207-689-2000 or in person at our box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St., in Lewiston’s Little Canada neighborhood. Parking is available in the mill lot. The building is handicap accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side. Event sponsors are:
Ann’s Flower Shop
Platz Associates

11/20/2024

Guess what's happening at the Franco Center on Feb. 8, 2025? Dueling Pianos!
Two pianos, two pianists engaged in a little rivalry! Everyone is drawn together by the camaraderie and nostalgia to form one large, synergistic party, swaying to the music and bellowing out familiar lyrics. This concept bases itself on the simple fact that everyone wants to have a good time. The dueling piano experience is not only incredible fun, but also very unique. Guests aren’t just entertained by the piano players: they become part of the show! Tickets make a great gift! https://francocenter.org/show/dueling-pianos-at-the-franco-center-feb-8/

11/20/2024

CHANGE OF PLANS! No dance lessons Nov. 20, Nov. 27, and Dec. 4. Stay tuned for upcoming dance lesson dates! Thank you for your support!

11/19/2024

Our box office is CLOSED until Tuesday, Nov. 26. You can still buy your tickets online 24/7/365! Visit this link to see what tickets are on sale:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=franc

11/19/2024

: Do you know the origins of the Franco Center’s building? St. Mary’s Church was the third oldest Catholic Church in Lewiston and it hosted its first mass on Christmas Day in 1927. https://conta.cc/3r5hLoc Click the donate button to help support our facility and programs. Thank you! LIVE PERFORMANCES & EVENTS: Since 2000, our performing arts and events venue has been bringing the community live dance, music, theater, comedy and more. Your gift to the Franco Center is an investment in the enrichment of our entire community. https://conta.cc/3Lgs0ga Mail checks to: Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, Maine 04240 or make your donation by calling 207-689-2000.

Address

Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street
Lewiston, ME
04240

Telephone

+12076892000

Website

http://www.francocenter.org/

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🎄 Just had our first rehearsal for Sights and Sounds of Christmas, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible show! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, I’d recommend grabbing them soon—they’re going fast, and you won’t want to miss this festive celebration. See you there! 🎶 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=252747

Do you hear the people sing? Don't miss out on the Franco Center's Best of Broadway! Buy your tickets now and join us for an incredible evening of Broadway hits, amazing performances, and a celebration of the arts in our community. This is a night you won't want to miss—get your tickets today! https://francocenter.org/show/best-of-broadway-to-kick-off-25th-season-at-the-franco-center/

Line dancing!

You know we will be dancing to the kind of music that makes you want to move your feet! 10am Wednesday July 17. No need to register. $5 at the door. It’s air conditioned in Heritage Hall.

Player piano test

Oh it’s working.

This is the Sacred Heart of Mary window at the Franco Center in animation. Just need to add her voice. Any suggested software? We'd like each of the saints in our stained-glass windows to tell visitors a little bit about themselves.

We would love for the saints in our stained-glass windows to become animated and talk. We tested an animation program on Bonne Sainte Anne. Now to get her to talk ...

Cleaning up Lincoln Street Alley. Eventually a walkway to parking garage?

Impromptu concert

We played an orchestral piece so our international tour group could hear for themselves our wonderful acoustics.

Great group of students today from Gray-New Gloucester!

Line dancing

Come line dance with us! Mondays 6:30pm to 7:30pm or Wednesdays from 10am to 11am!

@Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers show April 12, 2024

345 students from Geiger Elementary School came to the Franco Center this morning for a puppet show. Here they are arriving and starting to fill the seats.