French Quarter Business Association
Around the Quarter
November Newsletter
In This Issue
The Holidays
FQFI Call for Musicians
VCC Proposal
FQ Pavement Project
FQ Pavement Project
Positively French Quarter
November Events
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A letter from the President

First, I would like to welcome all of our new members!  There is truth to the saying "STRENGTH in NUMBERS."   We are proud to represent FQBA members and we work hard to ensure that your voice is heard. So, when I send out an email asking for your input, I truly do want your opinion.  We want to know when you are having a problem or have an issue, but I also encourage you to let us know if you ate at an FQBA member restaurant and loved the GUMBO. Or, maybe you really like the street musician down the street from your store.  In this newsletter you'll notice a "Positively French Quarter" section where we will post a quote from emails received that shed a positive light on anything French Quarter. You can remain anonymous or not.


I would like to thank Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer for reaching out to FQBA members regarding the upcoming French Quarter "Specialty Pavement Rehabilitation" project. To see the outcome of the comments I received and shared with the Council office and subsequently Public Works office click through below.  When you see the work being done, you can send her a quick note of thanks.

 

Have a great November!

 

Shelly

2010 FQBA President

The Holidays
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Join the F.Q.B.A. this season in making the French Quarter festive and inviting for visiting shoppers, diners and revelers.  The French Market Christmas Tree will go up in lights along with the Pontalba Buildings' Decorations on November 18th.  Put your holiday decor up and get ready for an active season! 

The New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) is currently doing a regional advertising campaign including a sweepstakes in partnership with F.Q.B.A. and its participating members.  (click here for more details and register for the sweepstakes)

There's a big shopping day push for December 4th.  Host your friends and regular customers with something a little special... book or artist signings, musicians, trunk shows, treats & libations. 

F.Q.B.A. will be offering members co-operative advertising options for the season. Visit the website for more information on what is offered.

Here's a short list of some of the public events scheduled:
- Nov 18th French Market Christmas Tree Lighting
- Nov 23rd Canal Street Lighting Ceremony
- Dec 4th Christmas on Jackson Square
- Dec 4th DDD's Krewe of Jingle Parade
- Dec 11th DDD's Reindeer Run & Rump
- Dec 14th Patio Planters Annual Decoration Judging
- Dec 19th Patio Planter's Caroling in the Square

Next issue will have more details from "Christmas New Orleans Style"
Call for musicians!

french quarter festFrench Quarter Festival

April 8-10, 2011

 

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) is now accepting applications for local musicians interested in performing at the 28th annual French Quarter Festival, to be held April 8, 9 and 10, 2011. Interested performers are encouraged to access the application online at www.fqfi.org.

 

The 2011 festival will feature over 250 hours of great local music across 18 stages throughout the French Quarter. In 2010, over half a million people attended French Quarter Festival and the event had an economic impact of $316 million.  In 2009, French Quarter Festival was voted 'Best Festival' six times.  French Quarter Festival showcases Louisiana musicians, exclusively, with genres including traditional and contemporary jazz to rhythm and blues, funk, brass band, folk, gospel, rock, reggae, Latin and classical. 

 

Opportunities are available for 'Performance Sponsors'.   The performance sponsor compensates the musicians directly for their French Quarter Festival performance, in return for publicity and marketing benefits offered by French Quarter Festivals, Inc.  If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring a musical act at the festival, please call Marci at 504-522-5730 or email marci@fqfi.org

 

French Quarter Festival is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., (FQFI) the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which also produces Satchmo SummerFest and Christmas New Orleans Style. 

Vieux Carre Commission

Economic Development Proposal

Presented to City Council Budget Hearings October 27th, 2010VCC 

 

The Vieux Carre Commission has presented to the New Orleans City Council an Economic Development proposal.  In this proposal, they stress the necessity to streamline process to apply and obtain occupational licenses and alcoholic beverage permits in the French Quarter.  At this point, we are neither for nor against this proposal.  Since this will directly affect business in the Quarter, FQBA will have a voice in the progression of this proposal. We will keep you updated.

 

Visit the FQBA website to see a summary of the proposal.

French Quarter

"Specialty Pavement Rehabilitation" Project

FQBA would like to thank membership for all the comments in regards to this matter. 

 

To view Cm Gisleson Palmer's letter to Public Works prioritizing concerns click through to the FQBA website .

New Orleans Office of Film and Video

Filming Notifications

click on the links below for more information

 

Young & the Restless, Nov 2nd & 3rd

 

Capital One - Venture Card, Nov 4th & 5th

 

HOUSE the TV Show, Nov 8th 

Positively French Quarter

Send us  your positive comments and photos about a uniquely positve French Quarter experience and we may post it in upcoming newsletters.

 

"We had a blast a recent French Quarter Sunday.  A fabulous lunch at Muriel's before walking to the play at Le Petit and then coffee & beignets after some Jackson Square shopping"

 

"There's a new place to check out at 625 Chartres, I watched through all of the construction and it came out beautiful.  They have indoor and courtyard dining for lunch and dinner, delicious food and specialty drinks!"

October Lunch Forum Photos

 

HOB

Thanks to the House of Blues for Hosting!


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November Events

Don't forget to vote!

November 2nd

 

Kermit Ruffins "Happy Talk" Record Release Party
Saturday, November 6th
Where: Peaches Records, 408 N. Peters
When: 11:00 a.m.
for more information call 504.282.2232


Book signing & presentation with photographer A.J. Meek
Saturday, November 6th
Where: The Historic New Orleans Collection, Counting House 533 Royal
When: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
click here for more information


Paul Goussot Organ Concert
Sunday, November 7th
Where: St. Louis Cathedral

When:6 p.m.
free and open to the public, click here for more information


Saints Super Fan 2011 Calendar Signing Party

benefitting Friends of the Fishermen Fund
Tuesday, November 9th
Where: The Hotel Monteleone, Carousel Bar
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
click here for more details


Book Signings and Presentations by Richard Campanella & Oliver A. Houk
Tuesday, November 9th
Where: The Historic New Orleans Collection, Counting House 533 Royal
When: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
click here for more information


Betting 101 Luncheon with Fair Grounds & Fleur de Paris
Thursday, November 11th
Where: The Hotel Monteleone
When: 12 - 2 p.m.
click here to make reservations


Patio Planters' Annual White Elephant Sale & Auction
Saturday, November 13th
Where: at the corner of Royal and St. Philip Streets in the French Quarter
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
click here for details

 

2nd Annual NOLA Bike Bash ~ French Quarter Adventure Race

Saturday, November 13th

Where: Starts at City Park Avenue

When: 10 a.m.

click here for registration details

 

Weddings In Style Bridal Show
November 14, 2010
Where:Omni Royal Orleans Hotel 621 St. Louis
When: 2 - 5 p.m.

click here for tickets and more information


Philosophy Cafe
Monday, November 15th
Where: Inn on Bourbon
When: 7:30 p.m.
click here for more information 


French Market's Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 18th
Where: Washington Artillery Park (Decatur Across from Jackson Square)
When: 6 p.m.
click here for French Market events listing


Concerts in the Courtyard with Paul Sanchez & NOLA Brewing Co.
Friday, November 19th
Where: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal
When: 6 - 8 p.m.
click here for more information


Tuba, Tuba, Tuba! French Market's Annual Tribute to Tuba Fats
Friday, November 26th
Where: French Market
When: 1 - 8 p.m.
click here for French Market events listing


Events are always being added to the FQBA website calendar!

F.Q.B.A. Board Nominations

Get More Involved!

If you or someone you know would like to serve on the Board of Directors please consider the following and submit a nomination form prior to the November 9th board meeting.


Minumum Requirements:
Board members must be members in good standing. Each board member must be able to commit to attending a minumum of four (4) board meetings a year and participate on at least one committee.  Board members are also expected to attend F.Q.B.A. and other French Quarter events through out the year.

 

click here for a nomination form

The Association, Membership & Newsletter 
The Association
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Membership
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Newsletter
The format of the monthly email blasts hopes to keep you informed with FQBA's current projects that may affect your business or the community at large.  The monthly calendar listings and monthly specials are submitted by members.  More information may be accessed via the association website.