Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Eunice
Free Workshops: Have you ever wanted to learn to play Caun-style accordion, fiddle, or guitar? Do you wish you knew how to dance a Cajun waltz or two-step? Join the Cajun French Music Association Acadiana Chapter, Eunice, Louisiana, for free workshops at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center; workshops will feature free accordion, fiddle, guitar, and dance lessons. Workshops are 7:00-8:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday from Tuesday, June 4, through Thursday, June 20 (you may attend as many or few days as you like). Registration is at the center on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. Come on out and start your summer on the right note!
Visitors and local residents take to the dance floor every Saturday at the center Waltz on in to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. Discover the life of Louisiana's prairie Cajuns through ranger programs, exhibits, artifacts, and films. Kids can explore the center and earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. The center's bookstore has books, music, children's books, and craft items on sale. Admission to the center is free. Click here for directions and program listings for specific dates. 250 West Park Avenue, Eunice Open Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed December 25. Useful information about public transportation, regulations on pets, etc., is available here. Regularly scheduled programs:
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