"Music Dreams ... An American Story" Screenings

Discover the story of Louisiana musician Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor through the half hour documentary Music Dreams ... An American Story, screening for free at regional libraries and museums in honor of Black History Month. The film includes musical performances and interviews with band and family members, club owners, musicians, filmmakers, and national and regional entertainment executives. It tells the story of Henry Turner, Jr.'s syncopated style of Louisiana blues, soul, funk, and reggae, and explores his upbringing, tours, and musical journey.

February 9 at 4 pm at the Rural African American Museum (1414 North Main Street, Opelousas). (337) 945-1050. $10 in advance; $15 at the door; $25 with autographed DVD. 

February 15 at noon at the Ascension Parish Library-Donaldsonville (225) 473-8052. Free.

February 16 at 3 pm at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch library. (225) 686-4140. Free. 

February 23 at 3 pm at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library-Zachary Branch. (225) 658-1840. Free. 

February 29 at noon at the Ascension Parish Library-Galvez. (225) 622-3339. Free.

Additional screenings will be held at Teddy's Juke Joint on March 1 and the Baker Library on April 26. Details to come.