Book Club tomorrow Saturday Aug. 1, Social Tuesday, Movie Night Aug. 24

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Coming Up….

Book Club “Blood Red Sister Rose” Aug. 1

We’ll gather at The Columns (3811 St. Charles, map) from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday August 1 to discuss our next book club selection. This historical fiction Joan of Arc novel by Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler’s List) will be the basis for an upcoming new Joan of Arc film by Baz Luhrman. RSVP not required, but helpful. All are welcome — no need to be a krewe member to participate. Each book discussion is independent, and you’ll probably enjoy the lively discussion even if you haven’t read the book!

Krewe Social at Oak and Ale Tuesday Aug. 4

Gather for our monthly krewe social on the first Tuesdays of the month, 6-8 p.m. Oak & Ale (8118 Oak St., map) features a wine bar on one side, a beer bar on the other, and a patio in between. We usually grab the tables in the left front corner of the wine bar side.  Order on your own tab at either (or both!) bars (same food menu on both sides, and one tab works at both bars). Prospective members welcome. Meet other krewe members, ask questions, bounce ideas, show off what you’re working on, or just hang out. https://oakandalenola.com/

Movie Night The Messenger  Monday Aug. 24, 6 p.m, at Canal Place Theater

Join us for a movie night with Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc!  Ticket sales benefit The Joan of Arc Project.  Prytania Theatre is generously donating the venue for this fundraiser/membership recruitment event. Doors open at 5:30 to meet and greet Krewe members and learn more about us (we will have a membership and volunteer sign up table and other krewe information available)!  Showtime is 6:00 p.m. and the running time is 2 hours and 28 mins. Come and enjoy this big-budget epic film on the big screen. Stay afterwards for a brief 15-20 minute “trivia contest” reviewing the movie’s historical inaccuracies, and share your thoughts on this “modern” take on Joan. Krewe-sponsored, and a fundraiser for the krewe, but open to the public, so invite your friends!

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), directed by Luc Besson, is an American historical epic starring Milla Jovovich as the iconic 15th-century peasant girl. It follows her journey from witnessing English atrocities in her youth to receiving divine visions, leading the French army, and ultimately facing a tragic heresy trial. NOTE: This film is Rated R for strong graphic battles, rape, and some language. Contains severe violence, war gore, and highly intense/frightening scenes.

Save the date for two favorite events!

– Co-Captain Amanda Helm,
Membership Director, Business Manager, Internal Communications