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    Jean Lafitte

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Saturdays at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

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Every Saturday night, "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" rocks the rafters at the historic 1920s Liberty Theater in Eunice.

Music, dancing, food, and crafts: come pass a good time any Saturday at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.

Every Saturday from 3:00-6:00 p.m., the center hosts folklife demonstrations that range from spinning and weaving to musical instrument making to dance lessons. At 3:00 p.m., it's time for Cajun music and dancing, with center volunteers on hand to teach a dance step or two. At 4:00 p.m., foodways programs share local secrets for the perfect gumbo or etouffee.

At 6:00 p.m., head next door to the Liberty Theatre for an evening of live Cajun and zydeco music at Rendex-vous des Cajuns. Ticket and program information for the show is available here or at 337-457-7389.

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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