Readers’ Circle

The Quarter is one of the world’s cultural capitals, yet it faces pressures that threaten to permanently undermine it as a community. Will it become just another Disneyesque commodity with historic architecture? Or can it survive – and even thrive – as an international incubator for creatives?

While the future of the French Quarter is obscure, we never underestimate the power of a good story.

At FQJ, we document the Quarter’s lesser-known people, places, and history, all without firewalls or intrusive ads. We dig deep into its bohemian past. We highlight the new residents, artists, and businesses that are infusing fresh vitality.

And we’re building a fascinating digital archive that can be accessed the world over – a legacy that will last, come what may.

Reader donations are a critical part of our annual budgeting. If you’d to join our team so we can continue publishing more of the stories, photos, and videos you love, please join the generous readers below now.

Note: Donations are made through the PayPal system and can be made with your PayPal account or any credit card to French Quarter Journal by Ellis Anderson Media, LLC.  Because we’re technically for-profit (although we think of it more like subsistence publishing), donations aren't tax-deductible, but we guarantee you more fascinating reads by excellent writers in return for your support.

Patrons: $250 – $500 Annually

Millie Ball

Bethany Bultman

Dennis & Brenda Carlisle

Jenny and James Cole

Jane Eshleman

Howard Glaser

Melissa Gray

Lura Harrison

Jaubert Design Studio, LLC

  • This is a wonderful site and happy to throw in my small support. 

  • Enjoy French Quarter Journal so much! Thank you!

    Readers’ Circle members, Patron Level

Rheta Grimsley Johnson

Aphrodite McCarthy

Julie Nelson

Mozingo Quarles, PLLC

Scott Rappold

Robert Simms

John Sledge

Socializer of the Triad

Catherine Whitney


Supporters: $50 - $250 Annually

  • The photos alone are stunning, but the stories are great! Y’all are doing such a wonderful job!

  • I support FQJ so the stories of the neighborhood I hold so dear get told. It’s an invaluable resource.

  • Thanks for the history! FQ history is my history.

  • I really enjoy reading your journal. Thank you!

Readers’ Circle members, Supporter Level

Conrad Abadie

Michael Agan

Henrietta Alves

ArtEgg Studios

Lauren E. Ball

Alexander Blondeau

Jeanne Broom

Mary Broussard

Micheline Cazayoux

Angelique LaCour

Clay Creations, LLC

Philip Denman

Susan Dike

Al Dunn

Al DuVernay

Janet Even

Carolyn Fineran

Jay Geneske

Michelle George

Michele Goldfarb

Mary Heausler

Randy Irwin

Johnson Johnson

Kate King

Kimberly Lake

Sue Ellen Lyons

Kerry Maloney

Matthews & Warriner, LLC

Allen Miller

Jeffrey Morgan

Owen Murphy Photography

Evelyn Rodos

Alexander Roman

Robert Russo

Claude Summers

Wendy Starnes

Russell Tauzin

Lawrence Theriot

Jansen Vanderveer

Leo Watermeier

Penny Weaver

Dawn Wilson


Friends: $5 - $50 Annually

  • As a former resident of NO, I know my soul still lives there and will forever. And I adore FQ stories, ambiance, and those who write about it. With love.

  • What a wonderful and interesting publication!

  • I am so here for this! Thank you!

  • Thank you for your coverage!

Readers’ Circle members, Friend Level

Martha Avegno

Lauren E. Ball

Peggy Baldwin

Rick Barnes

Danielle Bissett

Be Right Books

Gregory Boone

Summers Claude

Tracy “Missy” Curran

Nel Ducomb

Theresa Ellison

Brenda Finnegan

Jay Geneske

George Fuller

Sandra Gamache

Loretta Gillespie

Lynda Gladney

Carol Goodwin

Katherine Gonzales

Janet Gross

Mary Heausler

Anastasia Lyman

Jan Katz

Linda Keenan

LLL Associates

Kimberly Lake

Jeanne McGlory

Cathy Nuss

Jonny Otterstrom

Atlee Phillips

Jeanetta and Tim Phinney

Jean Prescott

Terri Ray

Hal Reed

Shawn Riley

Keaton Smith

Cory Sparks

Dianne Sullivan

Robert Turner

David Vesel

John M. Williams


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