Books, bookstores, writing and reading: historian Frank Perez contemplates the literary life in a neighborhood that's "a world of dreams and letters."
- by Frank Perez
Jackson Square, slowly returning to "normal."
On the summer solstice, historian and writer Frank Perez reflects on the passage of time as his French Quarter neighborhood slowly reopens.
- by Frank Perez
Saturday marked the beginning of Phase Two, in which bars not serving food could reopen at 25% capacity. Stroll with us down Bourbon Street.
- by Ellis Anderson
Jackson Square during the first week of reopening. photo by Ellis Anderson
As the nation writhes in turmoil, historian and writer Frank Perez looks through the lens of the past to ponder the French Quarter's future.
- by Frank Perez - photos by Frank Perez and Ellis Anderson
"Just because there's no festival doesn't mean the world can't look festive!" Jazz Fest sign artist, Nan Parati, teams up with one of the city's savviest retailers, Lauren Haydel.
- story by Reda Wigle - photos by Nina Cameron
Photo by Fran Boloni.
After two months in French lockdown, FQJ's managing editor finds herself experiencing culture shock on her return to the states.
- by Rheta Grimsley Johnson
To reach people without internet access, the New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Assistance Foundation has created a series on 18 no-nonsense - and printable - fact sheets about COVID-19.
- by Kirsten Reneau
Red lines painted on the street make it clear how far apart neighbors need to stay while dancing on Dumaine. Read more below.
Few have ever seen the French Quarter except through a thick and ever-present veil of tourists. Now they've all gone home, who remains? We caught these street snaps during the week of March 15 - 21. - by Ellis Anderson
There wasn't much of an audience, but that's little deterrence to any bagpipe player worth his kilt. Tim's a regular performer on and around Jackson Square. Hearing him playing from our office this morning cheered the heart and we went down to say hi.
Central Grocery's classic muffuletta delivered to your door.
Here in New Orleans, you don't have to go out to feast on some of the world's best food. Check out five of our French Quarter faves in the first of our new Social Distance Dining columns. - by Kim Ranjbar
Even in the picturesque village of Verteuil-sur-Charente, residents - and visitors - may leave home only for emergencies. Even then, fines are issued if one doesn't have the correct paperwork.
Confined to a cottage in a countryside village, our FQJ editor gives an on-the-ground report of drastic changes in a timeless place. - story and photos by Rheta Grimsley Johnson 
The Dutch Alley Artists' Co-op at night.
Local businesses are proving to be light on their feet when responding to rapid-fire changes.
- story and photos by Ellis Anderson 
The first bands of Hurricane Gustave rolling into the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 2008.
In the first entry of "Hunkering Down," the similarities between hurricanes and pandemics become obvious. Where is Jim Cantore? - story and photos by Ellis Anderson |
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