St. Joan of Arc Feast Day celebrationMay 29, 2025, 5:00pmOld Ursuline Convent Museum, New OrleansGather at Ursuline Convent at 5 pm for a tour of the convent and gardens. Then, join us next door at St. Mary’s chapel for a vesper prayer service at 6 p.m., followed by small bites and beverages back in the convent garden. Wear white and bring flowers to leave at the Joan of Arc statue at few blocks away. We will walk to the statue at approximately 7:00 p.m. after our social time in the convent garden. At the statue we will have a reading of our 2026 parade prayer card and brief remarks. Event ends approximately 7:30 at the statue.

Schedule:

5pm-5:40pm Ursuline Convent tour

6:00 pm Vespers in St. Mary chapel

6:30-7:00 Drinks and light bites with the krewe in the convent garden.

7:00 pm Walk to Joan of Arc statue at St. Phillip and Decatur (approx 2 blocks).

7:10-7:20 Brief prayer ceremony at statue.

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"Victorious Charles: Ladies' Man" BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONJune 7, 2025, 10:00amColumns Hotel-New OrleansJoin us for a titillating discussion of "Victorious Charles: A Ladies Man" (about the main women in King Charles VII's life: his mother Isabel, his mother in law Yolande, Joan of Arc, and his mistress Agnes) at our next Joan of Arc Book Club on June 7th at 10 am at The Columns Hotel on St. Charles. We'll be there inside at a table in the cafe from 10-12 p.m. Questions about the book club? Email founder_amy@joanofarcparade.org.

"Agnès Sorel (c. 1422 - 1450) was the first officially recognized royal mistress of a French king, Charles VII, and had a significant impact on his reign. She served as his mistress from 1444 until her death, and he gave her wealth, castles, and lands. She was known for her beauty and played a prominent role in court affairs, influencing politics and even shaping the monarchy's image. Agnès also bore Charles four daughters, all of whom he recognized."

Sadly for Joan, Agnes became part of Charle's life after she died--who knows what sense she may have driven into him if she'd met him during Joan's imprisonment and trial??! She may however have had something to do with Charles assisting in saving her name posthumously. In any case, Charles had Yolande of Aragon advising him during Joan's life, and that was good for Joan...mostly.

We will discuss all this and more on June 7! Hope to see you there!

More about Sorel: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agn%C3%A8s_Sorel

Sorel's lasting imagery and influence on Charles VII: www.vice.com/en/article/agnes-sorel-topless-mistress-france-history-france/

"Painter Jean Fouquet crystallized the image we most associate with Sorel today; the single breast-baring Virgin in his Virgin and Child with Angels is widely believed to be modeled on Sorel. According to Rainer and Rose-Marie Hagen, authors of What Great Paintings Say, Sorel was the obvious choice for the Virgin, since she was considered by many at the time to be “the most beautiful woman in the world.” The dazzling pose was later replicated by an anonymous artist in the other, unnamed famous Sorel painting from the 16th century....

'Sorel urged the king to overcome his laziness,'" wrote historian Henri Martin in 1855. “Charles finally became interested in his business and in applying his common sense and practical spirit to listening to useful advice and accepting, by hand, if not choosing, good instruments of government.” In fact, Sorel’s contribution to France was so instrumental that it has been placed by some historians as on par with that of Joan of Arc." ... See MoreSee Less

"THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC" FILM with live music score at Marigny Opera HouseMay 6, 2025, 8:00pmMarigny Opera HouseHow exciting! A screening of Dreyer's classic film next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Marigny Opera House--- AND THERE'S A SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE MARIGNY OPERA HOUSE TO KREWE DE JEANNE D'ARC MEMBERS!

We have a limited number of complimentary tickets as a gift from our friends at Marigny Opera House. These are first come, first served, and will be offered first to paying krewe members.

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RENEWED FOR 2026, THIS IS THE TIME!

Active paid krewe members will receive an email from Captain Amanda in the coming days with a special sign up link.

To get on this list, renew or join now!!

joanofarcparade.org/get-involved/membership/

****Our prices go up on Joan's Feast Day of May 30, so this is a perfect time to renew anyway, and now you'll also receive comp tickets!****

Questions? Email founder_amy@joanofarcparade.org.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Join us for an unforgettable experience at "The Passion of Joan of Arc" film screening with live music score!

Experience the iconic silent film like never before, with a live musical accompaniment that will bring the story of Joan of Arc to life in a whole new way.

Date: Tues, May 6th

Time:8:00 PM

Location: Marigny Opera House

Don't miss this unique event that combines the power of cinema with the magic of live music. Get ready to be moved and inspired by this timeless tale of courage and conviction.

Music by legendary group "W8ing4ufos "

This is an outdoor event. * If weather is inclement, the event will be indoors.

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-film-screening-with-live-music-score-tickets-1330... ... See MoreSee Less

Monthly Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc social April 1, 2025, 6:00pmThe Holy Ground Irish PubOur monthly "First Tuesday" social returns at the same time and same place as our February 2025 social, after a Fat Tuesday hiatus!

Join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a drop in social open to all!

Holy Ground Irish Pub
3340 Canal Street
theholygroundnola.com/


Look for our reserved Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc tables as you enter the bar!
Delicious dim sum food available for sale--view menu here: theholygroundnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3663.jpg


We welcome current members and volunteers and their friends, especially those curious about the krewe and interesting in joining us!

***This is a great time to bring friends and family to meet us, as membership is open now but dues increase as of May 30th!**** ... See MoreSee Less