Franco Center

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

Franco Center 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.

03/09/2025

TODAY!

MAINE MUSIC SOCIETY'S Concert III – Chorale
Out of the Ashes: Music Born of Tragedy

Sunday, 3/09/2025 @ 2:00 pm

From our friends at MMS: This performance at the Franco Center will be a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the world premiere of a new commissioned piece dedicated to the victims of the 2023 Lewiston tragedy.

Tickets available at https://mainemusicsociety.org/

Like the mythical Phoenix that is reborn from its own ashes, magnificent musical compositions have arisen from human tragedy.

Our March concert will feature some of the most powerful music ever written, including the world premiere of a new piece by Michael John Trotta, commissioned by the Maine Music Society and dedicated to all victims of the October 25, 2023 Lewiston tragedy.

Tickets and questions should be directed to MMS:
https://mainemusicsociety.org/tickets/

03/08/2025

Our escape room visitors from this afternoon! They cracked the codes, solved the puzzles, and made it out with 3 minutes and 32 seconds left!

03/08/2025

TONIGHT! Also tomorrow afternoon:

MAINE MUSIC SOCIETY'S Concert III – Chorale
Out of the Ashes: Music Born of Tragedy
Saturday, 3/08/2025 @ 7:00 pm
&
Sunday, 3/09/2025 @ 2:00 pm
From our friends at MMS: The 3/8 and 3/9 performances at the Franco Center will be a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the world premiere of a new commissioned piece dedicated to the victims of the 2023 Lewiston tragedy. Tickets available at https://mainemusicsociety.org/
Like the mythical Phoenix that is reborn from its own ashes, magnificent musical compositions have arisen from human tragedy.
Our March concert will feature some of the most powerful music ever written, including the world premiere of a new piece by Michael John Trotta, commissioned by the Maine Music Society and dedicated to all victims of the October 25, 2023 Lewiston tragedy.
Tickets and questions should be directed to MMS:
https://mainemusicsociety.org/tickets/

03/07/2025

THIS WEEKEND SATURDAY & SUNDAY!
MAINE MUSIC SOCIETY'S Concert III – Chorale
Out of the Ashes: Music Born of Tragedy
Saturday, 3/08/2025 @ 7:00 pm
&
Sunday, 3/09/2025 @ 2:00 pm

From our friends at MMS: The 3/8 and 3/9 performances at the Franco Center will be a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the world premiere of a new commissioned piece dedicated to the victims of the 2023 Lewiston tragedy. Tickets available at https://mainemusicsociety.org/

Like the mythical Phoenix that is reborn from its own ashes, magnificent musical compositions have arisen from human tragedy.

Our March concert will feature some of the most powerful music ever written, including the world premiere of a new piece by Michael John Trotta, commissioned by the Maine Music Society and dedicated to all victims of the October 25, 2023 Lewiston tragedy.

Tickets and questions should be directed to MMS:
https://mainemusicsociety.org/tickets/

03/06/2025

We love featuring Franco-American families on our blog and sharing their stories at the Franco Center! Thanks to long-time supporter Susan Goddard for sharing this family photo and history of the Rousseau family. You can read more about this family on our blog at https://francocenter.org/a-franco-american-family-the-rousseaus/

03/06/2025

Studio Two will return to the Franco Center with their early Beatles tribute music 7 p.m. Friday, April 11.
Doors and Bar open at 6:00 pm so that ticket holders may enjoy refreshment and mingle. Bar and concessions will be available during show.

Franco Center
46 Cedar Street, Lewiston Maine 04240
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3DasHHk

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03/06/2025

TODAY is the last day to buy tickets for La Rencontre.
You're Invited to "The Heart of Maine"
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine
Schedule:
10:00 AM: Doors open
11:15 AM: Performance Overview
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: "Le Coeur de Lewiston-Maine" performance by 75+ students
12:15 PM: La Rencontre Luncheon
Join us for an original play celebrating Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage, featuring over 75 kids performing in French. Enjoy songs, dances, and stories about migration, resilience, and community.
La Rencontre Luncheon (12:15 PM)
$17 per person (includes lunch + entertainment)
Tickets: Get yours here! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248722
Tickets must be purchased by noon, March 6, 2025.
SPONSORS: Champoux Insurance
For more info: 207-689-2000
Don’t miss this celebration of culture and community!
This is a photo of Lewiston, Maine in 1897. Source: Library of Congress.

03/05/2025

You're Invited to "The Heart of Maine"
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine
Schedule:
10:00 AM: Doors open
11:15 AM: Performance Overview
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: "Le Coeur de Lewiston-Maine" performance by 75+ students
12:15 PM: La Rencontre Luncheon
Join us for an original play celebrating Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage, featuring over 75 kids performing in French. Enjoy songs, dances, and stories about migration, resilience, and community.
La Rencontre Luncheon (12:15 PM)
$17 per person (includes lunch + entertainment)
Tickets: Get yours here! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248722
Tickets must be purchased by noon, March 6, 2025.
SPONSORS: Champoux Insurance
For more info: 207-689-2000
Don’t miss this celebration of culture and community!
This is a photo of Lewiston, Maine in 1897. Source: Library of Congress.

03/05/2025

Our free Parlez-Vous? French conversation group is meeting Thursday, March 6 at 10:30am at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. All who speak French are welcome to join in the fun times! Keep the French language alive!

03/05/2025

TODAY!!! DANCE LESSONS at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, at 10am Wednesday March 5. All are welcome! $5 at the door for an hour of good fun and exercise!

03/04/2025

DANCE LESSONS TOMORROW at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, at 10am Wednesday March 5. All are welcome! $5 at the door for an hour of good fun and exercise!

03/04/2025

NEW EVENT! Join the Franco Center as we celebrate our 25th season on Friday, April 25, 2025! Boots & Beers, the Party’s Here!

This will be an event for everyone to enjoy! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. you can dance to country music played by the DJ Brothers! This DJ group features our very own Jake Hodgkin who has been teaching line dancing weekly for several years here at the Franco Center. A variety of music will be played and you can dance however you want on the dance floor!

The evening will include complimentary appetizers such as a taco bar, jalapeno poppers, golden chicken nuggets, and more. The cash bar will be available when the doors open at 7 p.m.

This is a fundraiser for the Franco Center! Tickets are $85 per couple and $45 for single tickets. Make sure to reserve your table early: 4- or 8-seat tables available.

Dress in your finest boots and Stetsons and you could win the cash prize for winner of the “King & Queen of the Rodeo” contest!

Also part of the event will be a 50/50 raffle, an auction of great items, and a variety of baskets.

Event sponsors:
Fortier Locksmith
DeBlois Electric
Fish Bones
Mac's Grill
Poland Spring Water

Tickets will be available soon! Keep checking our ticket page at https://www.francocenter.org/shows

03/04/2025

TAYLOR SWIFT FANS! Amanda Tubbs and her band will perform "Taylor: An Eras Experience" tribute concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=267681

Doors, cash bar, and concessions available at 6 p.m.

Here is a short video of the band performing last summer:
https://youtu.be/bDvuquMwjgk?si=i0xRncEBhQyZj6gt

03/04/2025

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY for the Beatles tribute concert!

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

TICKETS: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=261105

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.

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

03/03/2025

Windham Chamber Singers
Spring Tour
Wednesday, April 9
7:00 p,m
Franco Center
46 Cedar Street
Lewiston, ME
Tickets $15 adults; $10 students TICKETS at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=272482

03/03/2025

Lewiston High School's music department will hold its spring concert at the Franco Center at 6:30pm Thursday, April 3. Concert is usually an hour long. Doors open at 6pm. Don't miss this concert!

03/03/2025

You're Invited to "The Heart of Maine"
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine

Schedule:
10:00 AM: Doors open
11:15 AM: Performance Overview
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: "Le Coeur de Lewiston-Maine" performance by 75+ students
12:15 PM: La Rencontre Luncheon

Join us for an original play celebrating Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage, featuring over 75 kids performing in French. Enjoy songs, dances, and stories about migration, resilience, and community.

La Rencontre Luncheon (12:15 PM)
$17 per person (includes lunch + entertainment)

Tickets: Get yours here! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248722
Tickets must be purchased by noon, March 6, 2025.

SPONSORS: Champoux Insurance
For more info: 207-689-2000

Don’t miss this celebration of culture and community!

This is a photo of two young girls working in a cotton mill. Source: Library of Congress.

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Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street
Lewiston, ME
04240

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+12076892000

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http://www.francocenter.org/

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The wait is almost over—our show Sights and Sounds opens tomorrow! Over the past two months, we’ve poured our hearts into rehearsals, and we can’t wait to bring this performance to life for you.Here’s a little clip of our rehearsals to give you a glimpse of what’s to come. We hope you’ll join us for a night full of music, energy, and unforgettable moments!See you there! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=252747

ENJOY this rehearsal video taken a few weeks ago of some of the cast in SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY for our Third Annual Fundraiser! Show dates: 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. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CAROLERS have joined the show! See and hear them before the show and during intermission! 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

🎄 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!

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