TONIGHT!!! a trifecta of local gems coming together: it's happening one of our favorite places, the Old Ursulines Convent across from our friends at Beauregard-Keyes House where we long ago held a gallery opening featuring Joan of Arc statue photos taken by krewe member Alex Labry Photographer....it is sponsored by our friends New Orleans Opera Association...and in partnership with someone we hope to work more with, especially as we plan for a yearlong celebratio in 2020 of the centennial of Joan's canonization--hello, Catholic Cultural Heritage Center!!!

Opera Fusion
June 14, 2019
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
St. Mary’s Church, Old Ursuline Convent
1100 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116

Join us for an evening of exquisite music as Lyrica Baroque presents Opera Fusion – where chamber music meets operatic drama! Featuring Ravel’s gorgeous Piano Trio and premiere operatic aria arrangements by Benjamin Atherholt of extraordinary hidden gems from the Baroque era. Paul Groves and Sarah Jane McMahon are joined by Lyrica Baroque artists for this intimate and unforgettable program.

Generously sponsored by the Catholic Cultural Heritage Center and New Orleans Opera Association

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....Because history is interesting...But history that intersects with Joan of Arc is super interesting!!

“Trained in the French Military, he was a descendant of one of the oldest French families, with ancestors who fought alongside of Joan of Arc.”

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U.S. forward Christen Press, who recently launched a lifestyle brand called re-inc with two teammates, said the context was “a nice reminder for us that what we’re doing is so much bigger than just a game.”

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Kudos to our first krewe King, David Villarubia, for his unwavering work to continue to make New Orleans a city that celebrates its French heritage! Fun fact: The childhood home of Jeanne d'Arc in Domremy is one of the four French homes that has received this notable award!

New Orleans, LA (May 16, 2019) – In a time when the world mourns the devastating damage to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, New Orleans has reason to be proud.

The French Ministry of Culture recently announced that it has included the Degas House in the Maisons des Illustres network of houses of the famous in various parts of the world.

According to Vincent Sciama, Consul General of France in Louisiana, “I am very excited that the Degas House has been awarded this prestigious French designation. It recognizes the unique work accomplished by Degas House founder, David Villarrubia, and the impact the Degas House has made on the New Orleans cultural scene since the house was established in 1996.”

Villarrubia, who was awarded the Chevalier in the French National Ordre of Arts and Letters by the Ministry of Culture in 2009, responded, “This honor is a tribute to all those who work tirelessly to raise awareness of-and keep alive- the French influence on New Orleans, especially the art of Edgar Degas.”

He added, “I am especially proud because of the 236 Maisons des Illustres properties in the network, Degas House is only the second home in the United States to be recognized with this distinction, and only the fourth outside of the French territories.” ... See MoreSee Less

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