‘Histoire des Cajun et Creole Accordéons’ this weekend

RAYNE - A day of historical entertainment will be enjoyed on Saturday, Oct. 17, at The Warehouse Event Center when the Rayne Historical District Association will present the Mervine Kahn Legacy Vol. II, “Histoire des Cajun et Creole Accordeons.”
This is a story about Louisiana, a cultural gumbo that creates communities like no other -- A day of history and entertainment. Will include a day of history, poetry, music and fun! There will be a cash bar and BBQ burgers from the Rayne Rotary Club.
With a concentration of accordions, one of many products sold at the Mervine Kahn Store, the day-long event will include the following programs:
• 10 a.m. Darrell Bourque, readings from his original works, “Les Amis des Accordeons Acadiens et Creole”;
• 11 a.m. Randy Falcon, presentation of the Accordions from the Mervine Kahn Store;
• 11:30 a.m. Lee & Valarie Benoit, welcoming musicians to come and jam;
• 1:30 p.m. Rayne’s Jo-El Sonnier will receive the “Living Legend of Cajun and Creole Accordion” award;
• 2 p.m. Mervine Kahn Legacy film, Volume I;
• 2:45 p.m. Mervine Kahn Legacy film, Volume II, premiere showing of “Histoire des Cajun et Créole Accordéons”.
Entry is a $10 donation and the public is urged to attend this worthwhile event.
“The Mervine Kahn Legacy I” tells the story of how Mervine Kahn, a French speaking German Jew, settled in Rayne, Louisiana in 1884 and established his namesake general store which grew into a local institution and landmark. The store was known statewide for quality merchandise for over 100 years and the Kahn family played an important part in local society, industry, agriculture, and even had an impact on the development of Cajun music in the first part of the twentieth century.
“The Mervine Kahn Legacy II” continues the Mervine Kahn story, including the importance of the store and how it influenced the interest of the accordian and its wide-spread use in Cajun and Creole music.
The Warehouse is located at 205 East La. Ave, Rayne. A cash bar will be available, and the Rotary Club of Rayne will sell hamburgers.
For more information, contact Martha Royer at 37-334-3489 or Mister Mojo at 337-366-1692.