French Quarter Business Association
February 2011 Around the Quarter Newsletter
In This Issue
Join an FQBA Committee
NOPD Bike Units
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
French Quater Fest
February Events
2011 Lunch Forums
Installation Dinner Photos
Association Information
Quick Links
 
 
 

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February Member Specials
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Valentine's Dinner Special
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Music at the Market
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Events, Exhibits & Lectures
Monday Night Movies
La divina
MJT
Opera on Bourbon
IOB
French Quarter Wine Festival
maison dupuy
New Website
oceana
Entertainment Listing
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Discounted Gift Cards
Pat O's

The New Orleans Office of Film & Video

 

FQBA will no longer forward all of the notices.  If you would like to receive filming notices contact the office and join the list.

 

City of New Orleans

Office of Film & Video

phone: 504.658.0923

email:

kagunnell@nola.gov

www.filmneworleans.org

 

 
Dear Members:

The Installation Dinner was a magnificent kick-off to a new year for French Quarter Business Association.  Although I had the opportunity to publicly thank the 2010 Board, Officers, and Executive Director, I want to share it with the whole membership in this newsletter.  Those people have unselfishly taken time from their work schedules to lead our organization toward a well recognized leadership organization in our city.  Please take a moment to thank them, especially Shelly Waguespack (President 2010), when you see them in the community.

This year we will focus strongly on establishing clear communications with our elected officials, residential organizations, our city council and department heads, and our membership.  We expect the communications will be a two way street.  Certainly we will not always see the same side of an issue but if we can see both sides we can make every effort to secure the best outcome.
Another goal for the coming year is to secure more businesses in our membership base.  If we are going to have a united voice on issues in our community we need everyone's input, and everyone's support.  So we want to reach those who aren't aware of all that we do, and those who have safely set back and said "let someone else fight our battles".    Ask your neighbor when they will join the FQBA!

As we organize our efforts for 2011 we would like to see more of our members involved in standing committees and in task forces like last year's Graffiti clean-up.  Watch our newsletters and the FQBA website and then raise your hand to volunteer. 

I look forward to an exciting year for FQBA.

Sincerely,
Adrienne Thomas
FQBA President 2011
president2011@fqba.org

Be more active this year.  Join a committee.

 

Marketing Committee
This committee works on advertising and special promotions partnering with other organizations.  Example projects include the annual summer campaign
get away"Get Away in the Vieux Carre" and the Christmas sweepstakes with the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation.

 

Events & Public Relations Committee

The events committee is responsible for guest speakers and ensuring public awareness of FQBA events.

 

Vieux Carre - Graffiti Abatement Program Committee
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Working with the community to eradicate graffiti in the quarter, this is an awareness campaign along with hands on cleaning effort.

 

Membership Committee

An organization is always only as good as its members.  Help ensure membership is growing and a strong representation of French Quarter Businesses and associates.  Also, acts a liaison between membership and the board of directors.

 

Governmental Affairs Committee

The charge of this committee is to evaluate pending legislation and its impact on the association and its member. It is also responsible for providing testimony to key policy makers as the voice of the association.

 

 To join email Annie@fqba.org

NOPD Bike Units

 

In December, FQBA and other community groups were sent a message from Councilmember Gisleson Palmer's office requesting support for the NOPD Bicycle units that Chief Serpas plans to introduce in each police district.  This initiative is a part of the Chief's 65 point plan. This is a citywide initiative and each police district could benefit from support. In particular, Councilmember Gisleson Palmer and FQBA would like to help put the officers of the 8th District on bicycles.  The goal is to have 10 on the streets of the 8th District.  Her letter points out how the bicycles will help in the following ways:
 
- The open nature of the bicycle allows the officers to be in touch with their surroundings and more approachable by citizens; making it an important component of "community policing"
- The "stealth" advantage of the bicycle allows it to travel quietly, unnoticed by unwary criminals
- While traffic may be at a standstill during major events, bicycles can easily maneuver though crowded streets and patrol alleyways, parking lots and other areas inaccessible to patrol cars
- Finally, the cost of a patrol car is $20,000 or more, while the cost of a police bicycle is approximately $1000
 
Please consider donating to the NOPD Bikes Fund by contacting the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation (www.nopjf.org).  Donations made to this fund are tax deductible.  When making a donation please denote your police district and specifically mention "NOPD Bikes".  Any amount will be accepted and directed to the appropriate district and fund.  
 
For more information you may contact the City Council District "C" Office at 658-1030 or the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation at 558-9944. 

Jackson Square Task Force

presenting in City Council Chambers

Monday, January 7th

10 a.m. 

 

 

On Monday, February 7, VCPORA director Meg Lousteau will go before the City Council's Governmental Affairs Committee to present the findings of the Jackson Square Task Force.  This group was convened by Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer after the NFL event in September, and represented a wide cross-section of residents, businesses, and institutions.   The presentation will include a PowerPoint and will highlight specific recommendations, such as:

-    A point person for special events in the city, which would benefit neighborhoods, businesses, and events-coordinators alike
-  24/7 security for Jackson Square -  the most iconic spot in our city is frequently without any formal security patrol
- a ban on electric amplification, which disturbs residents, businesses, visitors, as well as other performers
-  improvements in sanitation and infrastructure
-   licensing of tarot card readers using public space to conduct business

This meeting is open to the public, all are encouraged to attend and able to voice concerns about the protection and enhancement of Jackson Square.

 

For more information on the findings of the Task Force visit the VCPORA website.

 

*Thank you, VCPORA for the meeting reminder

25th Annual

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans

Literary Festival

March 23-27th

TN WMS Fest

 

Celebrate Tennessee Williams' 100th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival in the French Quarter, March 23-27, 2011.  Celebrated actors, authors, and other artistic luminaries will join forces for over 100 events in five days, including master classes, panels, theater, food events, walking tours, special events and the Stanley and Stella Shouting Contest. Some notable personalities including Zoe Caldwell, John Waters, Grace Zabriskie, John Mariani and our own Bryan Batt, to name a few, will be participating in the festival.

 

For more information link to the following announcements: 

The Box Office is Open!

Who's Coming to the Festival!

Volunteer!

 

During this Literary festival thousands of visitors will be flocking the streets of New Orleans to spend their money in your shops, restaurants and businesses. Don't miss this opportunity to advertise in this special commemorative program. For information please contact Peggy Bruce at 293-9296 or peggy.bruce@nopg.com. 
   

For festival sponsorship opportunities, call 581-1144 or email info@tennesseewilliams.net 

FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL
adds THURSDAY to the 2011 Festival Schedulefrench quarter fest

28th Anniversary Celebration

4 days of music, food, special events and fun

Save the dates for the largest FREE music festival in the South! 

April 7 - 10, 2011

 

The 2011 Schedule is as follows:

 

Wednesday, April 6

7:00 - 10 p.m. - TGIF 'Thank Goodness it's Festival!' kickoff party at the House of Blues New Orleans

(this is a ticketed event)


Thursday, April 7
Noon - 5 p.m. - Jackson Square site open featuring the Jackson Square music stage and 'The World's Largest Jazz     Brunch'
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Riverfront site (Woldenberg Riverfront Park) open featuring three music stages and 'The World's
Largest Jazz Brunch'

Friday, April 8
10 a.m. - Opening Parade (Bourbon Street to Jackson Square)
11 a.m. - Festival opens (Jackson Square, Riverfront, Old U.S. Mint, French Market, Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall)


Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10
11 a.m. - Full festival and Street stages open on the weekend, as usual


Click here for the French Quarter Festival website.

 

Volunteers Needed: Sign Up Online 

 

February Events

 

Opening Reception for the exhibition:
In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre-Civil War New 

Friday, Feb 4th
Where: Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street
When: 6-8 p.m.

Link to the exhibition


Sixteenth Annual Williams Research Center
Symposium, Identity, History, Legacy: Free People of Color in Louisiana

Saturday, Feb 5th

Where: Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

When: Registration: 8- 8:30 a.m.; Sessions: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration is required and is now open. Visit the website or call (504)
523-4662 for more information.

 

French Quarter Marigny Historic Area Management District Monthly Meeting

Monday, Feb 7th

Where: Astor Crowne Plaza

When: 11 a.m. 

click here to view the district's website

 

Booking Signing & Legacy Series Panel Lunch

Literary History of Hotel Monteleone

Tuesday, Feb 8th

Where: Hotel Monteleone's 2nd Floor: La Nouvelle Orleans East

When: 10:30 a.m. Champagne Toast & Book Signing, 12 noon Lunch with Panel

click here for event details 

 

City Business Seminar: Smart Strategies to keep your Business Growing

Thursday, Feb 10th

Where: Pan American Life Conference & Media Center, 601 Poydras St

When: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

click here to register online   

 

Fifth Annual Concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Identity, History, Legacy: La Société Philharmonique 

Thursday, Feb10th

Where: St. Louis Cathedral

When: 7:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis
click here for more information

 

 

Free Cathedral Concert:

The University of Southern Mississippi's Southern Chorale

Friday, Feb 11th

Where: St. Louis Cathedral

When: 7 p.m.

click here for the Cathedral website


Rock N Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sunday, Feb 13th

Where: Throughout the city

When: 6:15 a.m.

click here for information on road closures & course map  

 

Valentine's Day!

Monday, Feb 14th

Spend it in the French Quarter

 

Valentine's River Cruise

Monday, Feb 14th

Where: The Steamboat Natchez

When: Board at 7 p.m. Cruise 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

click here for reservations

 

LA State Museum Exhibit Opening: Before (During) After

Thursday, Feb 17th

Where: The Presbytere

When: Reception 6 p.m.

click here for the LA State Museum Calendar

 

Krewe Du Vieux Parade

Saturday, Feb 19th

Where: Marigny & French Quarter

When: 6:30 pm

parade route & more details

 

Galatoire's Mardi Gras Auction, benefiting NOCCA, Dress for Success & Galatoire Foundation.

Monday, Feb 21st

Where: Galatoire's Restaurant

When: 5:30 p.m.

contact Galatoire's for more information & reservations

 

FQBWN Darlin' Hearts Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, Feb 22nd

Where: Broussard's

When: 11:30 a.m.

click here for reservation information

 

One-time book signing and reception with all five authors of
Furnishing Louisiana: Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835

Wednesday, Feb 23rd

Where: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal

When: 6-8 p.m.

click here to view the website 

 

Annual Krewe of Cork Parade

Friday, Feb 25th

Where: French Quarter walking route

When: 10 a.m.

click here for Krewe of Cork information  

 

Mystic Krewe of Barkus

Sunday, Feb 27th

Where: French Quarter route beginning at Armstrong Park

When: party 10:30 a.m. parade 2 p.m.

click here for the Barkus website

    

Continue to check the FQBA website calendar, events are always being added!

 

Mark your calendars for the
2011 FQBA Bi-Monthly Lunch Forums
 
Thursday, February 24th
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Antoine's Restaurant
11:30 am Networking
12:00 pm Seated Lunch
 
Guest Speaker:
Cm. Kristin Gisleson Palmer
District C

 

Thursday, April 21st ~ Palace Cafe

Thursday, June 16th ~GW Fins

Thursday, August 18th ~ Court of Two Sisters

Thursday, October 20th ~ Steamboat Natchez

 

Advanced Reservations are Required for Each Event

$35 FQBA members

$40 non-members

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2011 Awards & Installation Dinner

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