The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will present the sixth annual “Salon de Jeanne d’Arc,” a series of panel discussions and activities around the Joan of Arc theme at Loyola University on Saturday, September 19th. The entire day will feature hands-on workshops, conferences and a beverage and live music event.

Photo courtesy of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc

“We cherish Joan of Arc so much in France and New Orleans. She was such a brave young woman, inspiring for a nation. She is still a symbol of resistance against adversity, an iconic character, at the core of our joint history,” said New Orleans Consul General of France Grégor Trumel, a Salon panelist participant, in a press statement. “I am so proud to talk about her and pay a tribute at Loyola.”

Trumel will be featured in a panel discussion with local author Bobby Matherne revolving around Joan’s influence on current culture. Another discussion will have guest author Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman and local women leaders discuss how Joan influenced their lives. Other discussions will feature Joan of Arc in photography, in music and more.

St. Joan d’Arc statue, given to the people of New Orleans by France. Photo: Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc

The conference will run from noon to 6 p.m. in the Audubon room. It is free and open to the public.

Morning activities include a guided shield-making and healing workshop, or a heraldry and guild signs making workshop. They will run from 10 a.m. to noon and are free with pre-registrations.

The day will conclude with a medieval beverage tasting with live music, featuring medieval drinking songs by Seth Scott. Tickets for the evening event are $30 and will benefit the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc.

Tickets and more information are available at www.joanofarcparade.org.

The annual Joan of Arc parade takes place every year on January 6 to honor the Maid of Orleans.

See full schedule below.

Schedule

• 10 a.m. – noon Choice of two hands-on workshops (free, but must pre-register)

  • Joan’s Healing Power: A guided shield-making activity and healing workshop led by Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman, author of the new book If Joan of Arc Had Cancer (Audubon Room) Details

  • OR, Brand Identity in Medieval Times: Heraldry and Guild Signs, led by marketing professor Dr. Amanda Helm and graphic designer Lori Walsh-Van Wey. Design your own coat-of-arms. (Octavia Room) Details

• Noon-6 p.m. All sessions free and open to the public, no pre-registration required, Audubon Room

• 12:30 p.m. Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc meet & greet for prospective members Details

  • 1-1:45 p.m.  Inspired by Joan: “I was born to do this.” Guest author Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman and local women leaders in a panel discussion of how Joan influenced their lives. Details

  • 2-2:45 p.m. Pas de Jeanne, Pas de Nouvelle Orleans: NO JOAN, NO NEW ORLEANS!    New Orleans Consul General of France Grégor Trumel and local author Bobby Matherne discuss Joan’s influence on current culture Details

  • 3-3:45 p.m. Joan as Muse: The Maid in Music, led by Loyola professor of music history Dr. Alice Clark Details

  • 4-4:45 p.m. Personal Reflections of Joan of Arc. Photographer Alex Labry presents his photo series on statues of Joan of Arc. Details

  • 5-6 p.m. Champagne reception & book signing for Mr. Labry sponsored by Sodexo and hosted by the French American Chamber Details

• 6-7:30 p.m. TICKETED EVENT: Mead and Merry: Medieval beverage tasting led by Jamie Hauser (Octavia Room)