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Register to win a "Get Away in the Vieux Carre"
Congrats to our first winner for 2011
Ms. Brook Bissinger!
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| July 2011 | Around the Quarter Newsletter |
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Dear Members & Friends:
As we launch headlong into summer, it appears that the visitors just keep coming. We know it is traditionally a slower time for the tourism industry in our city, but it has been picking up each year since Katrina. This year should be the same. Gas costs are up over last year, but AAA advises that people are still traveling and we are very popular destination for the discretionary tourist. Our concerns in the French Quarter is impressing them once they get here with increased cleanliness, hospitality, and any variety of experiences that will keep them coming back to our city.
Here is an excerpt of a comment we received recently from a Mexican Travel & Food Writer "I just wanted to take a little time to thank all of you for the great hospitality and warmth I received last week on my trip to N.O. It is definitely one of the most beautiful and warm (literally) places I have ever been to. As a travel writer, I have visited more than 50 countries, but the welcome, the food, the sights, the happiness and the smiling faces I have experienced in N.O. last week, are definitely unique. I will be promoting N.O. in my magazines and on my radio show as often as I can. I want every reader I have, and every radio listener that listens to my radio program, to know about New Orleans and its delightful and happy people, its great gastronomy, it's fantastic galleries, the incredible music, and the list goes on and on. Thank you again for letting me be a part of New Orleans, even if it was just for a few days. It was worth it and I will definitely be back."
On the hospitality front, I was personally excited to see a new non-profit training program for service personnel. It is called Serving Up! Brighter Futures though the Fine Art of Service (501-c-3). Guided by New Orleans native Tyronne Howard, this 12 week course could prove to be the training ground for upward bound service personnel.
Our very own Graffiti teams are helping with the cleanliness of the Quarter and we anticipate a few more clean sweeps through the Quarter between now and the action packed sporting event season coming to us in late 2011 & early 2012. Watch for the next street event and give us a couple hours of work for a great result. We love family involvement or make it a team building experience!
We know that the Quarter has an experience to fit every visitor and local. The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau advises us
"New Orleans enjoys a strong repeat customer base which can be a challenge for some businesses. It is important to let visitors know why they should experience their attraction or business again. They will come back if they are given exciting reasons." Kim Priez, Vice President of Tourism, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Let's continue to stand out as the gem in a great city.
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FQBA Committees
Marketing Committee
Chair: Monique Sullivan
We're excited about all of the entries we are getting in our "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" summer campaign, if you haven't yet registered, go ahead click here to register for your chance to win a fabulous prize pack from our generous members.
Our next marketing push will be for the holidays, planning starts this month. Please send me your ideas! I'm always available via email.
Public Relations & Events Committee
Chair: Christine Sory
The FQBA has a facebook page. If you have not "liked" us yet, please do so. If you would like to post something on that wall please feel free to do so. Our facebook page is only as good as we all make it.
FQBA is also now on Twitter (@FQBA)! Please follow us, re-tweet us and we'll do the same for our members! Going viral is the fastest way for all of our news and updates to spread.
Next up is getting the word out on sidewalk repairs. After taking a poll last year, one of the areas of concern in the French Quarter was the deplorable condition of our sidewalks. Our government affairs committee has sent our City Council a letter stating our position on repairs. On the PR committee's agenda is getting the public involved. If you own the property that the sidewalk is in front of, you are responsible for repairs. If there is an issues caused by another entity, be certain to report it.
send it our way.
Vieux Carre - Graffiti Abatement Program Committee
Chair: Gene Sausse
We do not currently have a community clean up day scheduled, but that doesn't mean you can't help. Call the office and ask Annie about some steps you or a group can take on your own to help erase some of the graffiti in the French Quarter. For small pieces on your property graffiti wipes are available through FQBA.
Membership Committee
Co-Chairs: Nancy Tusa & CE Adler
Our membership is growing and we couldn't be more excited. If you missed the membership event at Latrobe's we hope you'll come to one of the upcoming lunch forums or touch base with one of us about becoming a member. Click here to email us.
Governmental Affairs Committee Chair: Jeremy DeBlieux Please review the posted "Sound Ordinance Proposed Working Draft" on Cm. Gisleson Palmer's website and send your comments to our committee for review and formal statement recommendation. If you are interested in joining any of these committees please contact the committee chair or Annie@fqba.org |
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Membership News
We are excited to launch a new membership interface on the FQBA website, please take moment to check it out! The Membership Directory has a whole new look and members have more options. Look up your listing, we may need to update.The Calendar is also new and ready for your events to be listed. Each member will need to set up a new username and password, which will give you access to your listing in the membership directory, the calendar and allow you to register for FQBA events at member rates. We certainly hope this will be an easy and positive transition for all you!
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2011 Tales of the Cocktail
July 20-24th
 Now in its ninth year, Tales of the Cocktail® returns with another round of seminars, events, competitions, tastings, dinner pairings, workshops and more that are sure to shake up the cocktail industry. Individual event tickets and special packages are now on sale for Tales of the Cocktail® 2011, being held July 20-24 in New Orleans. There are only a select number of tickets available for each event, so attendees are encouraged to buy tickets now. Spirited Dinners are also being served up at many local restaurants, make your reservations now to be included in one of these truly unique experiences. Click here for a list of participating restaurants. Tales of the Cocktail has become THE cocktail event of the year and the Hotel Monteleone home of the Vieux Carré cocktail, has your front row seat to all the excitement as the host Hotel. We'll kick things off with a toast on the front steps and then let the pouring begin! New to this year's seminars will be a sessi on on the colorful history of the Hotel and its influence on the cocktail culture of the city. For reservations to stay at the Hotel Monteleone, call 1-800-535-9595 or email reservations@hotelmonteleone.com. Tales of the Cocktail Seminar
"Hotel Monteleone - 125 Years of History"Saturday, July 23 12:30pm - 2:00pm Presented by Sazerac Rye Whiskey and led by cocktail historians Philip Green and Chris McMillian, "Hotel Monteleone - 125 Years of History," is a new seminar at Tales of the Cocktail that will take cocktail lovers on a narrative journey back in time to hear about the 19th and 20th century hospitality traditions of New Orleans and of the Hotel Monteleone. Click here for your tickets to this special event.
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"Get Away in the Vieux Carre"
a summer campaign & give away
The campaign begins!
 The French Quarter Business Association is hosting its third "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" campaign, starting June 1st and continuing throughout the summer. Drawings will be held at the end of each month, June July & August. The purpose is to inspire locals to be French Quarter tourists and be re-captivated by what's in their own backyard. The "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" is offering an opportunity to win a package that includes gift certificates for hotels, restaurants, and other key French Quarter spots. Randomly selected winners will have the chance to experience the French Quarter through its food, entertainment, architecture, culture, nightlife, and history. To register to win, just go to www.fqba.org. Also, check out the event on Facebook.
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Save the Dates!
Satchmo Summer Fest August 4-7th
The premier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans' native son, Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong. This free community event is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Want to be a French Quarter Festival or Satchmo Summerfest Volunteer?Sign up for the volunteer email alert! 10th Annual Dirty Linen Night  August 13thSave the date for the 10th annual Dirty Linen Night! Royal Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. A celebration of unique artists, galleries, shops and boutiques.... Dirty Linen Night was founded by the artists at one small Royal Street gallery in 2001, as a tongue-in-cheek way to invite visitors to an Art Party during the slowest month of the year. Since then, DLN has taken place annually, a week after its inspiration, Julia Street's "White Linen Night" (a not-to-be-missed Art Event in The Arts District on the First Saturday of every August.) Like Dirty Linen Night on Facebook and keep up with all of the updates!
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Broadway in New Orleans
The new Broadway musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will kick off its national tour in New Orleans at The Mahalia Jackson Theater with 10 performances: Thursday, September 15 - Saturday, September 24, 2011. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. CDT.
East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway In New Orleans, now entering its third successful season in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. They are pleased to announce that THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be the first Broadway musical to take advantage of the tax incentive programs offered by Louisiana Entertainment, the state's comprehensive entertainment industry development office. The company will arrive in New Orleans August 24, approximately one month prior to opening, to rehearse the production before taking it on the road to more than 30 cities across North America.
"Broadway in New Orleans is honored to present the opening engagement of THE ADDAMS FAMILY national tour," says David Skinner, general manager of Arts Center Enterprises. "This is a great example of how the tax credits provided by Broadway South work to bring high caliber shows to New Orleans that impact the regional economy and local arts scene."
Get your tickets now for the Season:
The Addams Family: September 15 - 24, 2011
Rock of Ages: November 1 - 6, 2011
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific: November 29 - December 4, 2011
Blue Man Group: January 31 - February 5, 2012
Disney's The Lion King: March 14 - April 15, 2012 |
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Mark your calendars for the
2011 FQBA Bi-Monthly Lunch Forums
next up
Thursday, August 18th
The Court of Two Sisters
Restaurant
613 Royal Street
11:30 am Networking
12:00 pm Seated Lunch
Introducing:
Mark C. Romig CEO New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. & Karyn Kearney Executive Vice President & Managing Director Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Audubon Insectarium Audubon Nature Institute
Thursday, October 20th ~ Le Meritage at the Maison Dupuy
Advanced Reservations are Required for Each Event
$35 FQBA members
$45 non-members
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July Events
ESSENCE Music Festival
July 1st - 3rd
click here for festival details
click here for NOPD NOLA Info Advisory for street closures
US Navy Brass Band Performance
Monday, July 4th
Where: Steamboat Natchez Dock
When: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Open to the Public
Go Fourth on the River
Monday, July 4th
Where: River Cruises & Events prior to Fireworks Over the River
When: See listings, Fireworks at 9 pm
click here for more information
French Market Annual Waiter's Race
Sunday, July 10th
Where: Washington Artillery Park to Ursulines at the French Market
When: 4:00 p.m.
check the French Market website for more information and registration
"Bastille Day Champagne Dinner"
Thursday, July 14th
Where: Galatoire's Restaurant
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact Christi Gaudet for reservations 504.525.2021
Margaritas on the Mississippi: Cruise with Girlfriends Women's Event
Wednesday, July 27th
Where: Steamboat Natchez
When: 6:15 - 9:00 p.m.
click here for more information
Continue to check the FQBA website calendar, events are always being added! |
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The Association, Membership & Newsletter
The Association
The French Quarter Business Association is an organization of business owners and associates located in and around the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Our goal is to enhance the business climate of the French Quarter and to make living and working in our historic neighborhood easier, more enjoyable and more profitable
Receipt of this email does not indicate current membership. Click here to view the current FQBA membership directory.
Membership
Joining the association provides members with a larger network and stronger voice. Please consider becoming a member now. Click here for membership rates and to join online.
Newsletter
The format of the monthly email newsletter 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 member specials are submitted by members. More information may be accessed via the association website.
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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
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