Snoball “Fight” and Live Music TODAY Aug. 19 at the French Market 11-4

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is armed for battle in the Barbezai Snoball Fight! Come for some icy fun and vote for the best flavor in the snoball flavor competition among 5 walking krewes, hosted by Krewe of Krampus as a fundraiser for accessible parade initiatives. Thanks to Captain Antoinette de Alteriis for creating our gourmet medieval-inspired “At the King’s Table” spiced fig snoball syrup, and thanks to everyone who contributed recipes or helped taste to select which flavor to enter in the competition.

Admission is free, and you purchase tickets to taste the snowballs. You can buy your tickets to taste all five in advance here (get the fifth one free if you buy in advance).

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Snoball tasting all day

Music Line-Up

• 11:30 a.m. Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots (zydeco)
• 1:30 p.m. Cosmic String Trio featuring Martin Masakowski
• 2:45 p.m. Louis Michot (French Cajun)

Competing krewes are: Crescent City Fae, Krewe de Fleurs, Muff-a-Lottas, UNOettes, and Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc.

Upcoming Events

• July 19: Social at Madame Vic’s, 6 p.m.
• July 23: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m.
• Until July 31: Joan of Art juried exhibition open for submissions
• August 19: Snoball competition, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., French Market
• September 2: Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante Gallery
• September 16: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference at Tulane!

Social Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s

Hang out with fellow krewe members, test our snoball recipes and enjoy some live music Wednesday at Madame Vic’s, 6 – 8 p.m. Mardi Claw from Skinz n Bonez is the bartender! Live acoustic music and snoball recipe tasting too! Note: We’ll have snoballs and light snacks, but Madame Vic’s bar does not serve food. (1500 Elysian Fields, map) 

Throws Workshop Sunday July 23 

Come craft with us, Sunday July 23, 1-4 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. 7330 Sycamore St (map). Note: Due to street construction in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne. (Captain Antoinette is hosting this workshop at Captain Amanda’s house.)  Next workshops Aug. 27 and Sept. 24.

Snoball Competition Saturday Aug. 19

We’re testing snoball recipes at the social this Wednesday because Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will be one of several krewes vying for best syrup flavor in the “Snoball Fight” competition organized by Krewe of Krampus at the French Market on Saturday August 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let us know if you’d be willing to volunteer for an hour or two at our table or help with snoball recipes or prep work.

Save the date: Joan of Art Opening Sept. 2 and Salon Sept. 16

We have a jam-packed next few months before parade season starts. Our Joan of Art submissions are open until July 31. Save the date for Sept. 2 to come in costume to the opening night of the Joan of Art juried exhibition at Ariodante Gallery on Julia Street. The Joan of Art exhibit opening is part of the monthly First Saturday art walk among the Julia Street galleries, so you may want to make a night of it.  Our annual full-day conference at Tulane University, the “Salon de Jeanne d’Arc,” is set for September 16. View the full calendar of events on our website.

From left: French “Jeanne d’Arc” Clairvie Quesne, Jean Pierre Gabelle, City of Orléans, France (organizer of the Fête), and New Orleans 2023 “Joan of Arc” Emmeline Meyer

2023 New Orleans “Maid of Honor” meets French “Jeanne” in Orléans

Emmeline Meyer, who portrayed “Joan of Arc” in the 2023 Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc parade in New Orleans is shown above meeting the 2023 “Jeanne d’Arc” of Orléans, France, Clairvie Quesne. Emmeline left for France on July 1 on a travel scholarship and cultural exchange generously arranged by the Rotary Foundation of New Orleans in partnership with the sister city Rotary Club of Orléans, France. Clairvie will visit New Orleans during our 2024 parade.

Upcoming Events

• Now until July 31: Joan of Art juried exhibition open for submissions
• July 19: Social at Madame Vic’s, 6 p.m.
• July 23: Throws workshop, 1-4 p.m.
• August 19: Snoball competition, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., French Market
• September 2: Joan of Art juried exhibition opening night reception at Ariodante Gallery
• September 16: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full-day conference at Tulane!

Save the date: Joan of Art, Snoballs, Salon

We have a jam-packed next few months before parade season starts. Our Joan of Art submissions are open with the gallery launch the first Saturday in September. We will be at Culture Collision and competing in the Snoball competion in August. Our Salon is set for September 16 at Tulane and our monthly workshops and socials are keeping us busy as we count down the months to our season! View the full calendar of events on our website.

Social 6 p.m. Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s

We’d love to have you stop by our next social at Madame Vic’s on July 19, 6 – 8 p.m. Mardi Claw from Skinz n Bonez is the bartender! Live acoustic music and snoball recipe tasting too! (1500 Elysian Fields, map)

Coming Up….

• Today Tuesday June 20 Social at Wrong Iron 6-8 p.m.
• Sunday June 25 Workshop 1-4 p.m. at Captain Amanda’s
• Wednesday July 19 Social at Madame Vic’s 6-8
• Sunday July 23 Workshop 1-4 p.m.
• Saturday Sept. 16 SAVE THE DATE: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc full day conference at Tulane

Today June 20 Social at Wrong Iron 6-8 p.m.

Hang out with your fellow krewe members at Wrong Iron on the Greenway beer garden (3532 Toulouse, map). These socials are a chance to meet others, ask questions, show off your projects and swap ideas. Drop in when you can, stay as long you like. We’ll have a Krewe logo sign at our table. Our next monthly social will be Wednesday July 19 at Madame Vic’s bar, with live music and Holy French Crepes food truck.

Sunday June 25 Throws Workshop 1-4 p.m.

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. (map)  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. Note: Due to street construction in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne. (Note: Captain Antoinette is hosting this workshop at Captain Amanda’s house.) Next monthly workshops: Sundays 1-4 p.m. July 23 and August 27.

Full Calendar on our website

Dress in white and bring flowers to lay at her statue.

Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. at Old Ursuline Convent Chapel

We’re looking forward to honoring St. Joan of Arc on the day of her death with a brief but beautiful prayer service planned by Krewe member Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, in the equally inspiring setting of the Old Ursuline Convent Chapel (1100 Chartres St., map). Get there early so you can check out the stunning painting of St. Joan brought by the original French Ursuline nuns! Around 6:45 p.m. we’ll walk together as a procession from the chapel, about two blocks to the statue.

7 p.m. Statue and Frank’s Restaurant

Around 7 p.m., we’ll gather briefly at the golden “Joanie on the Pony” statue to say a few words and place our flowers, then we’ll take our party across the street to Frank’s Italian restaurant (933 Decatur, map). Frank’s has reserved the upstairs room for us, with the balcony looking out on the Joan of Arc statue, and you can each order for yourselves on separate checks from the regular Frank’s menu.  We’ll share some krewe news at Frank’s, but mostly we’ll just be socializing.

Prospective members are welcome!  This is a great kick-off for friends thinking of joining. Here’s a link to the Facebook event if you want to invite people that way.

Early Bird Membership Pricing until May 30

As usual, May 30 is the deadline to get our most affordable membership prices. Membership prices will increase by $25 after Joan’s Feast Day (May 30) and again after All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1). Get your 2024 membership now!  You’ll also be able to pay by check at the Feast Day party.

Coming Up….

• Throws Workshop 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 28
• Feast Day Party 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 30
• Early Bird Membership Deadline May 30

Throws Workshop Sunday, May 28, 1-4 p.m.

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. Note: Due to street “construction” in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne (map). Next workshops: May 28, June 25, July 23.

View from Frank’s restaurant balcony

Feast Day Party Tuesday May 30

Each year, krewe members gather to honor St. Joan of Arc on the day of her death, May 30. New this year, we’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. at the beautiful St. Mary Chapel (in the Old Ursuline Convent) for a short verspers service in Joan’s honor. Then around 6:45, we’ll walk together as a procession two blocks to the Joan of Arc statue. Dress in white and bring flowers to lay at the statue. 

Around 7 p.m., we’ll take our party across the street to Frank’s Italian restaurant (933 Decatur, map). Frank’s has reserved the upstairs room for us, with the balcony looking out on the Joan of Arc statue, and you can each order for yourselves on separate checks from the regular Frank’s menu.  We’ll share some krewe news at Frank’s, but mostly we’ll just be socializing.

Prospective members are welcome!  This is a great kick-off for friends thinking of joining. Here’s a link to the Facebook event if you want to invite people that way.

Early Bird Membership Pricing until May 30

As usual, May 30 is the deadline to get our most affordable membership prices. Membership prices will increase by $25 after Joan’s Feast Day (May 30) and again after All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1). Get your 2024 membership now!  You’ll also be able to pay by check at the Feast Day party.

Coming Up….

• Throws Workshop 1-4 p.m., Sunday May 28
• Feast Day Party 6:30 p.m,. Tuesday May 30
• Early Bird Membership Deadline May 30

Feast Day Party May 30

Each year, krewe members gather to honor St. Joan of Arc on the day of her death, May 30. New this year, we’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. at the beautiful St. Mary Chapel (in the Old Ursuline Convent) for a short verspers service in Joan’s honor. Then around 6:45, we’ll walk together as a procession two blocks to the Joan of Arc statue. Dress in white and bring flowers to lay at the statue. 

Around 7 p.m., we’ll take our party across the street to Frank’s Italian restaurant (933 Decatur, map). Frank’s has reserved the upstairs room for us, with the balcony looking out on the Joan of Arc statue, and you can each order for yourselves on separate checks from the regular Frank’s menu.  We’ll share some krewe news at Frank’s, but mostly we’ll just be socializing.

Prospective members are welcome!  This is a great kick-off for friends thinking of joining. Here’s a link to the Facebook event if you want to invite people that way.

Throws Workshop Sunday May 28, 1-4 p.m.

Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. Note: Due to street “construction” in the area, it works best to come down Lowerline from Claiborne. The house is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore, two blocks off Claiborne (map). Next workshops: May 28, June 25, July 23.

Early Bird Membership Pricing until May 30

As usual, May 30 is the deadline to get our most affordable membership prices. Membership prices will increase by $25 after Joan’s Feast Day (May 30) and again after All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1). Get your 2024 membership now!  You’ll also be able to pay by check at the Feast Day party.

Coming up…

• CANCELLED due to Pelican’s game  March 28 6:30 p.m. Krewe Social and parade recap @ Melba’s
• April 1 1:30-3:30 p.m. Photo viewing party AND throws planning combined at Captain Amanda’s

Photo by Gary H. Jones

Krewe Viewing Party AND Throws Planning

Saturday April 1, 1:30 p.m. at Captain Amanda’s house

1:30-3:30 Saturday April 1 at the home of Captain Amanda 7330 Sycamore St. (map). Bask in the glory of our 2023 “roll” as we view the fabulous work of our volunteer photographers and videos of our 2023 parade on the big screen and discuss plans for next year!  This is a great chance to bring friends who are considering joining, and you can renew your own membership as well. We’ll do photo viewing from 1:30-2:45ish and then talk about throws.  We’ll have food, but you’re also welcome (but absolutely NOT required! to bring a snack to share.

Calling our crafters! Bring your ideas. You’re welcome, but absolutely not required, to bring a snack to share.  If you have ideas for throws that could be produced by krewe members for sale as official signature throws, we’d love to hear them!  Bring your samples, sketches, prototypes, and/or supplies price research to share too. 

NOTE: Sycamore St. is closed due to “construction,” so come down Lowerline from Claiborne. House is on the corner of Lowerline and Sycamore.

Photo by Kim Welsh

Coming up

• March 22 7 p.m. Zoom Book Club author talk
• March 25 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fête Française: Volunteers needed
• March 28 6:30 p.m. Krewe Social and parade recap @ Melba’s
• April 1 1:30-3:30 p.m. Throws Planning Meeting and Workshop

Zoom Author Talk Wednesday March 22

Language of Fire author Stephanie Hemphill will join our Zoom book club discussion at 7 p.m. March 22. Tune in via Zoom (link, meeting ID: 864 8909 8838, passcode: 226557). Pick up your copy at Garden District Book Shop or Frenchmen Art and Books. Yes, it’s ok to tune in even if you haven’t read the book yet!

Fête Française – Volunteers Needed March 25

French immersion school Ecole Bilingue will hold its annual street festival fundraiser with French food and music from Saturday March 25, 11-5 p.m. Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc usually has an information table here along with other French organizations, and it’s a good networking and recruiting opportunity for us. We need a few people to volunteer to work our booth for an hour or two in costume and help children color cardboard swords. Email to volunteer. The festival occupies the block near the school (821 General Pershing St., map)

Krewe Viewing Party Tuesday March 28

Bask in the glory of our 2023 “roll” as we view photos and videos from our 2023 parade on the big screen and discuss plans for next year!  This is a great chance to bring friends who are considering joining, and you can renew your own membership on site as well. We’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 28 at Melba’s Po’Boys (1525 Elysian Fields, map)

Throws Planning Workshop Saturday April 1

Calling our crafters! Bring your ideas. We’ll discuss throws fundraising and sales from 2022-2023, then plan our signature krewe throws for 2023-2024. We’ll wrap up the meeting by 2:30 and jump in with some actual crafting.  You’re welcome, but absolutely not required, to bring a snack to share.  If you have ideas for throws that could be produced by krewe members for sale as official signature throws, we’d love to hear them!  Bring your samples, sketches, prototypes, and/or supplies price research to share too.

Coming up

• March 11 9 a.m. In-person Book Club @ L’Union Française
• March 11 10 a.m. L’Union Social: coffee, croissants and Cajun music
• March 22 7 p.m. Zoom Book Club author talk
• March 25 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fête Française: Volunteers needed
• March 28 6:30 p.m. Krewe Social and parade recap @ Melba’s
• April 1 1:30-3:30 p.m. Throws Planning Meeting and Workshop

In-Person Book Club This Saturday at L’Union Française

Join us in person at 9 a.m. this Saturday March 11 to discuss the book Language of Fire (note time and location change!). We moved the book club to L’Union Française (4522 Prytania, map) so we can stick around to enjoy coffee, croissants and French Cajun music with L’Union as they celebrate sponsoring a film for the French Film Festival. From Amazon’s synopsis of Language of Fire: “This extraordinary verse novel from award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill dares to imagine how an ordinary girl became a great leader.”  You can pick up the book at Garden District Book Shop.

Zoom Author Talk Wednesday March 22

Language of Fire author Stephanie Hemphill will join our Zoom book club discussion at 7 p.m. March 22. Tune in via Zoom (link, meeting ID: 864 8909 8838, passcode: 226557) 

New Orleans French Film Festival March 9-13

The festival showcases excellence in contemporary and classic francophone cinema, including 13 feature films from 8 countries. Films show at Prytania Theatre, both their Uptown and Canal Place locations, with select films also available for virtual screenings. Find out more!

Fête Française – Volunteers Needed March 25

French immersion school Ecole Bilingue will hold its annual street festival fundraiser with French food and music from Saturday March 25, 11-5 p.m. Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc usually has an information table here along with other French organizations, and it’s a good networking and recruiting opportunity for us. We need a few people to volunteer to work our booth for an hour or two in costume and help children color cardboard swords. Email to volunteer. The festival occupies the block near the school (821 General Pershing St., map)

Krewe Viewing Party Tuesday March 28

Bask in the glory of our 2023 “roll” as we view photos and videos from our 2023 parade on the big screen and discuss plans for next year!  This is a great chance to bring friends who are considering joining, and you can renew your own membership on site as well. We’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 28 at Melba’s Po’Boys (1525 Elysian Fields, map)

Throws Planning Workshop Saturday April 1

Calling our crafters! Bring your ideas. We’ll discuss throws fundraising and sales from 2022-2023, then plan our signature krewe throws for 2023-2024. We’ll wrap up the meeting by 2:30 and jump in with some actual crafting.  You’re welcome, but absolutely not required, to bring a snack to share.  If you have ideas for throws that could be produced by krewe members for sale as official signature throws, we’d love to hear them!  Bring your samples, sketches, prototypes, and/or supplies price research to share too.