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Palaver Strings, a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, plans to bring its touring production of Welcome Here to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston.

The multidisciplinary performance celebrates Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship and features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican, and Wabanaki heritage. Storytelling is directed by Sherri Mitchell and co-presented by the Abbe Museum, Immigrant Welcome Center of Greater Portland, and Indigo Arts Alliance.

Welcome Here explores themes of Motherland, mother tongue, and mother love, interweaving stories of relationships with the natural world, cultural and linguistic traditions, and dreams for future generations. Musicians will perform on violin, viola, cello and bass.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Advance tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 each for students/seniors.

Tickets can be purchased online at francocenter.org or by phone at 207-689-2000.