Events for October 2014
French Quarter Business Association
Oct 2 - Nov 17    Theaters of New Orleans
A panel discussion will kick off this exhibition looking at the history of theaters in New Orleans, starting its early colonial beginnings, to the French Opera House, the Civic, the Varieties, and the newly-renovated Carver theater.
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.fourpointsfrenchquarter.com
Location: Four Points French Quarter 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: Nicole Dufour 504-220-6945
EMail: nicoledufour@nldllc.com
Date/Time Details: October 2, 2014 thru November 17, 2014
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 2    Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park returns for nine straight weeks this fall, running from September 4th to October 30st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Caliente, Stephanie Jordan, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktett, Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs, Jon Cleary, and Nigel Hall and his Congregation, to name a few.  The hours of Jazz in the Park are now 4pm to 8PM.
Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://Armstrongpark.org
Location: Armstrong Park
Contact: 504-233-4arm
EMail: Info@armstrongpark.org
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday from 9/4/2014 to 10/30/2014 4pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 7    Membership Cocktail Party
Complimentary to current and future FQBA members.

This event is for the Association to show how much the current members are appreciated and a chance for potential members to see what we have to offer; we encourage you to bring a prospective member to the event.

 
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
530 - 7:30pm
Oct 9    Marketing, PR, & Events Committee Meeting
This committee is charged with the two annual cooperative marketing campaigns: "Get Away in the Vieux Carre" and "Shop Away in the Vieux Carre".  Both campaigns showed great growth in 2013 and will continue to do so in the upcoming year. They also plan all of the speakers for the lunch forums and welcome any suggestions for the year.
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: NOLA Media Group Board Room, Canal Place, Suite 3100
Oct 9    Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park returns for nine straight weeks this fall, running from September 4th to October 30st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Caliente, Stephanie Jordan, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktett, Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs, Jon Cleary, and Nigel Hall and his Congregation, to name a few.  The hours of Jazz in the Park are now 4pm to 8PM.
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://Armstrongpark.org
Location: Armstrong Park
Contact: 504-233-4arm
EMail: Info@armstrongpark.org
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday from 9/4/2014 to 10/30/2014 4pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 12    Porches, Patio & Parlors of the French Quarter Home Tour
Annual tour of homes in the French Quarter. Proceeds benefit: Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Eisenhower Squadron), USS New Orleans (LPD-18),USS Louisiana (SSBN-743) and our Sea Services.
Date: October 12, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.gnonl.org
Location: French Quarter
Contact: Tickets may be purchased by calling the Navy League Office at 504-522-8946 or the day of the tour at 629 Governor Nicholls or 924 Governor Nicholls.
EMail: navyleague@nocoxmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tours are from 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Fees/Admission: $25.00 per person.
Oct 16    FQBA Luncheon
guest speakers include
 
David Magee 

CLEAResult designs, markets and implements energy efficiency programs for utilities, businesses and residential energy customers.

and

Kristin Engeron

Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.riverviewroom.com/
Location: Riverview Room
600 Decatur Street, 4th Level
New Orleans, LA 70130
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16th
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

 
Fees/Admission: $40 for members
$55 for non-members
Oct 16    Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park returns for nine straight weeks this fall, running from September 4th to October 30st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Caliente, Stephanie Jordan, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktett, Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs, Jon Cleary, and Nigel Hall and his Congregation, to name a few.  The hours of Jazz in the Park are now 4pm to 8PM.
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://Armstrongpark.org
Location: Armstrong Park
Contact: 504-233-4arm
EMail: Info@armstrongpark.org
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday from 9/4/2014 to 10/30/2014 4pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 18    Volunteer Graffiti Cleanup Day
All those passionate about making the French Quarter graffiti-free should sign up and be a part of this fun and worthwhile event. There are opportunities as group leaders as well as hands-on workers to participate. With the tools and instructions in hand, volunteers spread out through the French Quarter and remove as many graffiti marks as possible. Volunteers receive a work t-shirt (while supplies last), all cleaning products and tools for the cleanup, and are treated to a post cleanup lunch.
The French Quarter Business Association invites individuals and groups to volunteer on Saturday, October 18th to help rid public spaces of unsightly graffiti.  The cleanup will begin with check in at 8 am in the courtyard of the New Orleans Police Departments 8th District, 334 Royal Street.  Register online at www.fqba.org as an individual or group. 
Date: October 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: New Orleans Police Departments 8th District, 334 Royal Street.
Date/Time Details:  Saturday, October 18th
Oct 23    Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park returns for nine straight weeks this fall, running from September 4th to October 30st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Caliente, Stephanie Jordan, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktett, Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs, Jon Cleary, and Nigel Hall and his Congregation, to name a few.  The hours of Jazz in the Park are now 4pm to 8PM.
Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://Armstrongpark.org
Location: Armstrong Park
Contact: 504-233-4arm
EMail: Info@armstrongpark.org
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday from 9/4/2014 to 10/30/2014 4pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 30    Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park returns for nine straight weeks this fall, running from September 4th to October 30st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Los Hombres Caliente, Stephanie Jordan, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktett, Shamarr Allen and the Underdogs, Jon Cleary, and Nigel Hall and his Congregation, to name a few.  The hours of Jazz in the Park are now 4pm to 8PM.
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://Armstrongpark.org
Location: Armstrong Park
Contact: 504-233-4arm
EMail: Info@armstrongpark.org
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday from 9/4/2014 to 10/30/2014 4pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: Free