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Franco Center
46 Cedar St, Lewiston, ME 04240, United States
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Di
Review №1

Vishten band from PEI were great, enjoyed listening to Canadian music

Ma
Review №2

Very pretty, intimate theater. Front row/handicap seating you can see the sweat. Probably too intimate. Haha, so go up a couple rows!Large room with tables downstairs for refreshments.I know its hard with these old buildings, but handicap entrance was not enjoyable. Down an alley road (snow plowed but chunks of ice and ruts made it hard to walk with walker. Thank goodness I didnt have to push a wheelchair, I wouldve dumped him!) And the elevator was trembling like it wanted to give up.If you dont have to deal with that, the rest of the place is easy to navigate.

Ti
Review №3

This venue canceled a event for a Filipino woman speaker. A lot of sexism and racism going on here. Michelle Malkin deserved better treatment.

Dr
Review №4

Very hospitable for catered events. Very clean and good parking

Ja
Review №5

Great venue for setting live performances!

Mi
Review №6

Wow, no idea I was going to a church to watch a performance. Beautiful architecture, definitely reminds me of a typical church you would find it France.

pa
Review №7

Beautifully restored Catholic cathedral with great acoustics. The seating has been raised theater style making every seat able to see the stage clearly. Recommend taking in an event at this venue.

Br
Review №8

Great venue, cool architecture, awesome staff. Was there for a show and got to know my way around. A must for anyone who wants a fantastic experience!

Ga
Review №9

Loved seeing the Nutcracker. Great performance

Da
Review №10

Beautiful community center ! What can I say its charming and friendly visage interior and exterior are just some its many charms for movie s or dances or other performances!

Ma
Review №11

Excellent architecture gorgeous building

Er
Review №12

I was looking forward to visiting the Franco Center tonight to see a well-known conservative speaker. But you couldnt be an impartial venue. You canceled. According to news reports, you received a few comments that didnt like the speaker. So what, they dont have to come.

Pa
Review №13

Cant wait to go back on the 20th

Li
Review №14

Great place so cute and a great community place love the variety of programs

BE
Review №15

Had my grand daughters wedding there which was very nice but they also catered the food and it was awful

Te
Review №16

This place is a diamond in the rough!The entertainment here is world class!I was totally surprised to find such an evolved incredible entertainment venue in Lewiston Maine. The cathedral building is breathtaking....

Ad
Review №17

When they refused a Real American Republican Speaker to talk last week I really decided that the hate it star was good for this place . what ever happened to our constitutional rights ?

Ru
Review №18

Nice place, bit hard to cool down when it is hot outside.

Ga
Review №19

Always a great venue for WMLC function. Workers Memorial Recognition dinner.

Gy
Review №20

Beautiful, historic building. Lots of parking available. A nice assortment of entertainment available. Makes a great venue for a wedding reception. Full bar available. They have catering available or you can cook in their kitchen. You cannot bring your own food due to food cooking regulations. The staff are awesome. Beautiful concert hall with concert seating and great acoustics upstairs.

Ph
Review №21

Yesterday they just did the auburn dand concert thire it was fun

Co
Review №22

Will never attend another event here.Ever.

Bu
Review №23

Comfortable seating, no bad site lines to the stage.

je
Review №24

Great place to hold any event.

Ch
Review №25

Been to a few weddings here. Very nice place, decent size dance floor. Bar staff is good. Room for lots of tables. Food was ok, could definitely add better options. Owner was real nice and thorough and very accommodating.

Ke
Review №26

Nice place. I would recommend.

Sa
Review №27

This former church was converted into a beautiful music hall on the main floor with a banquet center down below. the acoustics here are amazing! The place is visually stunning! What a great way to save this beautiful building while honoring its history!

Ca
Review №28

Absolutely Beautiful Venue to have a Wedding. I was so honored to Officiate a Wedding here today! Pastor Carol Siebert

Do
Review №29

I think the folks who run this place are prejudiced

Je
Review №30

Awesome thanks for the great night

Pa
Review №31

Going to any event, especially a musical one, is fabulous! The acoustics are fantastic and just the ambiance and aestetics of this old repurposed church is amazing.

Ma
Review №32

Very nice apace

Da
Review №33

Gorgeous performance hall. Great acoustics as well.

Je
Review №34

Amazing how this de-sanctified church was revamped into an amazing performing arts center.

ch
Review №35

Beautiful facility and an even more beautiful Nutcracker ballet!

Ke
Review №36

Went to an excellent wedding there

Ad
Review №37

Nice and easy, just a little bit small.

je
Review №38

Poutine festival was awesome! Great job done by the center and volunteers!!

El
Review №39

Mitch puts on a good show whatever the situation! Paul Stookey was amazing!

Li
Review №40

Wonderful evening meal and entertainment by Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary fame.

ri
Review №41

Great local venue. Comfortable seating and beautiful architecture.

Ha
Review №42

Most recent visit was during Emerge Film Fest. Great ppl, stages, chapel.

Er
Review №43

We showed up for the thread theatre during the third Thursday and the event was awesome. You could put your name in as a Playwright or an Actor. If called you had two minutes to be introduced to your script and then set on your way th event was so much fun.

Be
Review №44

Saw the Nutcracker Ballet. Great experience!

Ch
Review №45

Beautiful space and great tech. Acoustics tough for reinforced sound, but awesome for natural sounds.

Je
Review №46

Had my wedding and my sisters wedding there. Beautiful venue for a dance party.

Do
Review №47

Great service and plenty of room for our BNI Group.

Na
Review №48

What a great venue for a concert. Beautiful inside, comfortable seating and great acoustics.

Ja
Review №49

Its a good place for medicine and food at the same time and if you drink you can get you alcohol how about that

Gr
Review №50

Brother had his wedding and reception here . Great people to work with.

Mi
Review №51

It is central to my heritage and makes me feel connected to the past of Little Canada and how it shaped me and others.

Lu
Review №52

Awesome set up an great staff. Went to a 50th anerversy party. Great food an drinks

La
Review №53

Wow, the orchestra was the best. Midcoast Symphony!!!

C
Review №54

Beautiful theater and the parking was convienent. We went there for a concert and the acoustics were good for the size of the stage.

Da
Review №55

Beautiful place for stage theater!

Da
Review №56

This place presents a variety of cultural events. I recently saw a great dance show, the auditorium was fantastic, all the seats had a great view and the acoustics were excellent.

Za
Review №57

Beautiful place!

Gl
Review №58

Nice area and parking right across the entrance. Cash bar available

AH
Review №59

Friendly careful staff making the event easier to attend to

El
Review №60

Very historic place set in the heart of Lewiston. Close to everything. Beautiful.

Ri
Review №61

Had a great time.

Mi
Review №62

Yearly music review show - excellent performance. All age groups, large venue.

Ji
Review №63

My only complaint was no air conditioning. Freindly staff, good food, nice atmosphere.

Pa
Review №64

Very nice place

Wa
Review №65

Very good for a class reunion

Ra
Review №66

Was a great night

JE
Review №67

Very well done program

Fr
Review №68

Great place for family events and activities

Nd
Review №69

Very nice place.

Cr
Review №70

Lotta hype..terrible location in crime filled area

W.
Review №71

Charming venue in a former cathedral.

Ho
Review №72

The show was awesome

An
Review №73

Beautiful

Tr
Review №74

Beautiful venue for musical production.

Re
Review №75

Very nice venue.

Le
Review №76

Great show

Ke
Review №77

Saw concert

Ky
Review №78

Love this gorgeous place!

Su
Review №79

Great concert venue

ja
Review №80

Great

Mo
Review №81

Great place to hold a community event

Mi
Review №82

Very friendly

Ch
Review №83

Beautiful architecture

Lo
Review №84

Best place to go

DA
Review №85

Great place

Br
Review №86

Great place

Da
Review №87

Very nice venue

Jo
Review №88

Great wedding venue

ro
Review №89

Its alright nothing spectacular

Jo
Review №90

Beautiful older building!

Ri
Review №91

Nice performing center, parking can be frustrating do arrive early!

Mi
Review №92

OK for events

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  • Address:46 Cedar St, Lewiston, ME 04240, United States
  • Site:http://francocenter.org/
  • Phone:+1 207-783-1585
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
  • Banquet hall
  • Musical club
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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