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Arnold Genthe’s Historic FQ Photography + Cafe Calas at the Cabildo + Photo Galleries + Day of the Dead + FQJ Halloween + Patio Planters B-Day Party + Krewe of Boo Parade + QuarterCentric events! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Celebrating the Stewards of the French Quarter!Several of FQJ’s Community Partners work behind the scenes, year-round to protect, preserve and enrich the neighborhood that’s the heart of New Orleans.Among these are Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates (fondly known as VCPORA), Vieux Carré Commission Foundation and Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré. This month, we’re celebrating Patio Planters’ 80th birthday! For eight decades, their members have been working to preserve and beautify the Quarter - for New Orleans residents and visitors from around the world. In this issue, you’ll find photos from their 80th birthday party earlier this month. And stay tuned for details on their Holiday Home Tour and the beloved Caroling in Jackson Square, both on December 20th this year! By the way, the photo above was taken on their annual Secret Gardens Tour last spring – which raises money to help produce Caroling on the Square! Psst, you don’t even have to be a French Quarter resident to join! You’ll find details on their holiday events and dozens more on our curated Special Events page, updated several times a week! |
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We’re introducing a new series profiling noted photographers of the French Quarter in the last century! It’s called “Eyes of the Quarter” and the series is written by Richard Goodman – who’s penned several of our Reader Favorites in the past, including “Tennessee Williams and the French Quarter,” “The Veiled Lady and the Bird Man,” and “Blood Type FQ.” Richard’s first column in the series is about Arnold Genthe, a celebrated photographer concerned about the destruction of historic French Quarter buildings in the 1920s. Genthe made two photographic expeditions to the city and produced a book in 1926: Impressions of Old New Orleans. It helped bolster the city’s nascent preservation movement. Read about this fascinating man and see more of his work in the piece!
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Fearful that the Vieux Carré would not survive a 1920s onslaught of demolition, a world-renowned photographer uses his craft as a tool for preservation. – by Richard Goodman |
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Local entrepreneur Brandon Pellerin is helping resurrect one of the city’s forgotten foods by serving it up with a side of history at the Cabildo Museum. – by Kim Ranjbar |
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To honor loved ones who have passed, on All Saints’ Day, Krewe de Mayahuel gathers for an afternoon fiesta in the Bywater, then walks to St. Roch Cemetery No. 1 in a procession of the heart. - photos by Melanie Cole and Ellis Anderson |
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The annual VOODOOFEST on Dumaine Street keeps us happily close to our office on Halloween Day - with plenty of costumed creatures haunting the streets afterward. - photos by Ellis Anderson |
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The venerable neighborhood organization celebrated eight decades of preserving and beautifying the French Quarter with an ‘80s-themed party. - photos by Ellis Anderson |
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Krewe of Boo’s annual parade of spectacularly spooky revelry was a scream this year, bringing chills and thrills to onlookers in the French Quarter. - photos by Shawn Fink |
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We’re kicking off our Fall Membership Drive!Thanks to these folks who got the ball rolling this month! Lucy KeenanNaoma DonnelleyKay JohnsonReaders’ Circle members help us keep FQJ paywall-free so people all over the world can read our stories:Join our team now by using the button below. We’ll send you a reminder next year, but your card won’t be automatically charged!Prefer to give monthly? You’ll find buttons for that here!
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French Quarter Journal Community PartnerThe Longo Group is an independent wealth management firm whose mission is to help organize, simplify, and manage your financial life. Their approach focuses on a client-service culture and a disciplined planning process used to build customized financial plans. They believe in personal relationships, proactive outreach, and in-person communication. President and Senior Wealth Management Advisor Ted Longo also appreciates the French Quarter as a national historic treasure – and as a thriving, unique neighborhood and supports French Quarter Journal to help it stay that way. |
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The team at French Quarter Journal extends its condolences to the family and friends of Ning Wiebmer, a beloved member of the Bay St. Louis community and a longtime member of our Readers’ Circle. Although she was a Bay St. Louis resident, Ning was a vibrant part of the Quarter’s extended neighborhood and a loyal supporter of our publication. You’ll be missed by many, Ning. |
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You'll find full details and links to tickets on our FQ Events page – along with many more happenings.
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LUNA FêteFriday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15 Gallier Hall to Piazza d’Italia LUNA Fête returns November 13–15, 2026, transforming downtown New Orleans from Lafayette Square to Piazza d’Italia. This year’s festival celebrates The Puppetry Parade, bringing illuminated art, monumental projections, and handcrafted puppets to the city’s streets. Photo from LUNA Fête Find more information here on our curated FQ Special Events page! |
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Riverfront for All Public MeetingMonday, November 16: 6pm Audubon Aquarium River Terrace Room Audubon is moving forward with plans for the second phase of the park, which will be on the Esplanade Wharf. Recently, it was announced that a tenant has been selected for a new full-service restaurant and bar in the open-air structure known as the “Front Porch.” The five-year agreement includes indoor and outdoor dining, walk-up service, catering, and private events.
The announcement raises important questions about the future of this public waterfront space, particularly given recent instances of the riverfront path being closed for private festivals and events. These disruptions raise concerns about whether public access and recreational use are taking a back seat to commercial activities and private events. We encourage you to complete the community survey and attend the upcoming public meeting to share your thoughts and ask questions. See our photo album of the park opening in April! |
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9th Annual Improvisations Gala and Online AuctionSaturday, December 5: 8–11pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue Online auction is now live! The online auction is officially live for the 9th Annual Improvisations Gala, presented by the Herb Alpert
Foundation at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! All funds raised through the Improvisations Gala directly
support the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s educational programs and initiatives. Get your tickets now!
Photo: Scott Saltzman for French Quarter Journal at the 2025 Improv Gala. Check out our photo album!
Find more information here on our curated FQ Special Events page! |
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