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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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This special cemetery tour is conducted in the cemetery after normal cemetery hours. Proceeds from the Tombs by Twilight Tours benefit restoration efforts in historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

This evening cemetery tour is held on the fourth Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of each tour. You must be 21 and over to take this tour.

Details:
• Price: $50/person
• Total event time: 3 hours
• Cemetery tour lasts approximately 75-90 minutes.
• Includes one complimentary drink and an appetizer at the Batch Lounge at the Hyatt Centric Hotel post-tour.

Additional Info:
Discounted Valet Parking is available at The Hyatt Centric at the rate of $15.00.
On-street parking is also available in the area, but is extremely limited.

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