"J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE)" Louisiana Premieres
Cité des Arts 109 Vine Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE) is a classic documentary by Argot Pictures and Les Blank Films that chronicles the history of Southwest Louisiana's Cajun and Zydeco music. It features Cajun and Zydeco heavy-hitters like Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, and many others. Now, the newly-restored 5K film will premiere in Louisiana for the first time in Lafayette at Cité des Arts (May 1), and again in New Orleans at the Broad Theatre (May 3). Both screenings will feature a live performance by Michael Doucet & the Beausoleil Trio. 7 pm. Find tickets for the Lafayette screening at citedesarts.org/tickets; New Orleans screening tickets at thebroadtheater.com.