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Marcel Giraud’s Definitive Histories of French Louisiana
Over the course of half a lifetime, one meticulous French scholar laid a firm foundation for all future researchers of colonial Louisiana
— By John S. Sledge
Secret Garden Tour of the Vieux Carré 2023
On May 27 , five French Quarter home owners opened the gates to their lush and lovely hidden courtyards as part of Patio Planters annual Secret Gardens tour.
-photos by Melanie Cole and Ellis Anderson
Review – Political Animal: The Life and Times of Stewart Butler
In this new book, New Orleans historian and author Frank Perez delves into the fascinating life of the late LGBT+ activist, a man both driven and influential.
– by Clayton Delery
Decisions, decisions. . . 2023 NOWFE Wine Dinners
A delectable challenge: four of our favorite French Quarter restaurants are hosting extraordinary wine dinners on June 7 as part of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience.
- by Kim Ranjbar
Ferris LeBlanc and the Up Stairs Lounge Fire 50 Years Later
Fifty years after the most horrific and deadliest fire in New Orleans history, the family of victim Ferris LeBlanc is still seeking answers.
—by Frank Perez
Developing a Sweet Spot: Hotel One11
The whole design narrative is centered around the building's history as a molasses warehouse and sugar refinery, down to the warm caramel color palette, granular textures and even the artwork.
Art & Soul NOLA
The first bricks and mortar location for this local photographer reinforces her artistic approach: only capture images that she loves living with.
– by Angelique LaCour
40th Anniversary of the French Quarter Festival
Celebrating 40 years, the 2023 French Quarter Festival was a weekend filled with live music, dancing, and fun in the heart of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood.
— Photos by Gregg Martel
New Orleans Beaux Arts: The paintings of Gretchen Howard and Emilie Rhys
Two powerhouse artists who show their work in the French Quarter have strong connections with New Orleans culture.
— by Saskia Ozols
Electric Yat Quartet: Beyond the Traditional
With a repertoire that includes jazz, tangos and contemporary hits – in addition to classical music – the Electric Yat Quartet goes “eclectic.”
—by Dean M. Shapiro
New Orleans Poetry Festival 2023: “A Super Gumbo for Creativity”
The young literary event sizzles this year, offering readings by a stellar cadre of international poets, in addition to round-table discussions, a book fair and workshops.
— by Skye Jackson
The 2023 French Quarter Easter Parade
Formerly known as the Chris Owens Easter Parade – named after the late and legendary Bourbon Street performer who founded it – the 38th annual celebration rollicked through the French Quarter early Easter afternoon. Photographer Andrew Simoneaux also caught a pre-parade wedding that took place right before the Gay Easter Parade, the final event of the day.
-– by Andrew Simoneaux
The Gay Easter Parade 2023
The 22nd annual Official Gay Easter Parade may have been the third parade that promenaded through the French Quarter on Easter day, but the energy of both parade-goers and participants combined to finish the day with a fabulous finale.
– by Melanie Cole
Everything Under the Sun: The Quorum Club
A haven for free-thinkers in the mid-60s, the Esplanade Avenue coffee house broke racial barriers of the day – and paid a price.
— By Mary Rickard
St. Joseph Day’s Parade 2023
The annual St. Joseph’s parade marched a convoluted path through the French Quarter on Saturday evening, a long trail of floats, marching clubs and gentlemen in tuxedos offering paper flowers, plastic roses and commemorative garters – for a kiss.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Poet on the Levee: Walt Whitman’s New Orleans
In this new book, amble through 1850s New Orleans with an itinerant journalist who would become one of the country’s most beloved poets.
— John S. Sledge
What’s in a Name? Bulbancha and Mobilian Jargon
Louisiana’s tri-millennial Native history and culture is reflected in this name, part of a common indigenous language used for trading throughout the lower Mississippi region.
— by Frank Perez
James Booker at the Toulouse
A young woman working at the Toulouse Theatre in the early ‘80s becomes acquainted with the legendary pianist – and the forces that both inspired and bedeviled him.
– by Ellis Anderson
Faces of Mardi Gras 2023
A collection of some of our favorite Carnival portraits, photographed in the Quarter and the Marigny on Mardi Gras morning.
– by Ellis Anderson
Barkus Parade 2023
Storyboard: The 30th anniversary of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade had lots of tails wagging. The parade members and their human companions gathered in Armstrong park and then paraded through the French Quarter on February 12th. French Quarter resident and photographer Andrew Simoneaux, who specializes in pet portraits captured the parade participants and canine spectators in all their glory.
- by Andrew Simoneaux