Tapestry Lounge Carpet Removal Begins

Tapestry Lounge Carpet Removal Begins

Attached are a couple of photos of the removal of the carpet in the Tapestry Lounge. Allied Construction is doing the tear out and install. The carpet shipped from Georgia this week. We are planning a ribbon cutting and celebration party on September 18th, so mark your calendars.

University of Free Masonry – “Trial of Jacques de Molay”



“Trial of Jacques de Molay” to be performed at the Des Moines Scottish Rite

Des Moines – July 23, 2007 – The play the “Trial of Jacques de Molay” will be held on September 6, 2007 at the downtown Des Moines Scottish Rite as part of the 2007 University of Free Masonry series. The event begins with a 6:00pm Social Hour, followed by 6:45pm Curtain and 7:45pm Dessert with the cast. The event is open to the public. Cost is $5 per person.

The “Trial of Jacques de Molay” is a presentation of the final confrontation between the leader of the Knights Templar and the Philip, the King of France.

The story, set in 1314, details how the Knights Templar, a group of warrior monks sworn to protect the Christian Holy Land, were captured and tortured at the end of the Crusades. The round-up of the Knights Templar on Friday, Oct 13, 1307 is believed to be the origin of the superstition of “Friday the 13th.” 2007 marks the 700 year anniversary of the events.

Jacques de Molay was the last Grand Master or leader of the Knights Templar. The events leading to his execution form the basis for the play. The story of Jaques de Molay and the Knights Templar has been featured in movies such as “DaVinci Code” and “National Treasure.”

The play’s actors will come from throughout Iowa for the 700th Anniversary portrayals.

The event begins with a 6:00pm Social Hour, followed by 6:45pm Curtain and 7:45pm Dessert with the cast. The event is open to the public and cost is $5 per person

Reservations are requested –either by calling the Des Moines Scottish Rite at 515-288-8927 or by email - sharshbarger@dmscottishrite.org.

The “Trial of Jacques de Molay” will be held in the Consistory Auditorium of the Des Moines Scottish Rite, 519 Park Street, just north of the American Republic Insurance Building.

University of Freemasonry –

The University of Freemasonry is a series of educational events organized by the Des Moines Scottish Rite to share knowledge about the history and future of Freemasonry. Previous events in the University of Freemasonry series included topics such as Masonic Music, Masons in the U.S. Civil War and movies with Masonic themes, such as the DaVinci Code. Details on future events on posted on the Des Moines Scottish Rite website - www.dmscottishrite.org