NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Fraternal orders such as the Freemasons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows once counted up to 40% of American men as members. On May 9, the eve of the closing of two exhibitions that explore the history and folk art of those and other fraternal organizations, HNOC will dedicate an evening to the kind of community connection such orders once provided their members.
The evening will include a screening of the feature documentary, “Join or Die,” and a social hour with light refreshments.
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for a private viewing of the exhibits Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art and A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans, which close May 10. The film screening will begin at 6 p.m., along with a video message from the filmmakers. Following the screening will be a reception at which local community groups (book clubs, walking krewes, fraternal organizations, etc.) will be present to promote membership opportunities.
WHAT: Screening of the feature documentary Join or Die, a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America may depend on it.
WHEN: Thursday, May 9, from 5:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 5:15 for a private viewing of the exhibitions Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art and A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans.
The film screening will take place at 6 p.m.
WHERE: HNOC
520 Royal St., New Orleans 70130
HOW: Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online at hnoc.org.
