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Saints and Symbolism of New Orleans

Wednesday, March 13 · 6 - 8:30pm 

Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard

New Orleans is known as a "Catholic City," because of the number of churches, cathedrals, and religious iconography that fill the cobblestone alleyways, tree-lined streets, and our cities of the dead. The city itself has many saints specifically dedicated to it. Additionally, we have two universities named after saints! In this lecture, you will learn about Joan of Arc (our “unofficial” patron saint), St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Roch, St. Patrick, and many more and their relationship to New Orleans. You will also discover the traditions behind All Saints Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe with attention paid to the saints and symbolism represented in cemeteries and churches.

Kristen Wheeler is a modern iconographer, fine art painter, creative photographer, inspired writer, vivid storyteller, and world explorer who loves nothing more than sharing her passion with others by teaching, preaching, and leading creative-based workshops and retreats.

A reception with wine will be held from 6PM to 6:30PM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Ms. Wheeler will have her art available for sale before and after the lecture.
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Annual Meeting of the Membership

Tuesday, December 18, 2018
4:00 pm5:15 pm

The Annual Meeting of the Membership will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18

Join us for the following:

4:00 - 5:15 pm     
Private Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 2
300 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112
Free for current Save Our Cemeteries, $10.00 for non-members
Tour will meet at the Conti St. (Center Square) entrance of the cemetery at 3:45 pm
Attendance is optional.

5:15-6:30 pm   
Meeting, Presentation of the Annual Awards, food and specialty cocktails
at  Seven Three Distilling Co.
301 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112 
Must be at least 21 years of age to attend.  
   
Awards:
• The Grace King Award to Margie Scheuermann
• The Louise Saenz Volunteer Award to Christine Tremblay
• The Lloyd F. Sensat Award for Historic Preservation to New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries

6:00 pm
Cemetery Quiz
Test your knowledge to win prizes with local author and cemetery historian Sally Asher! 

For more information or for tickets, please call Michelle Harrison at 504-525-3377

Contact Info
Michelle Harrison
504-525-3377
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