Revel on Royal Street
The Martin Lawrence Gallery, 433 Royal Street
In one of the first official French Quarter events since March, 50+ shops, galleries and restaurants welcomed guests on Friday, October 16.
- photography by Ellis Anderson
French Quarter neighbors sidewalk visiting during the event.
Artist Craig Tracy and musician Peter Bennett at Craig Tracy Gallery (827 Royal Street), both residents of the neighborhood.
Red Lantern, 824 Royal Street
Gallery Orange, 819 Royal Street
Gallery Arlo, 807 Royal Street
Black Butterfly, one of the neighborhood's oldest businesses, 727 Royal Street.
At Peter O'Neill Studios, 721 Royal Street
Efi Naghi at Naghi's, 800 Royal Street. The shop was once home of the Green Shutter, a popular coffeehouse with artists and writers in the Roaring 20s. Click here to read more about the Green Shutter.
One of the current front displays at the museum-like M.S. Rau, 622 Royal Street.
Animal art abounds at Gallery Rinard, 611 Royal Street.
Galerie Rue Royale, 541 Royal Street
Elliot Art Gallery, 540 Royal Street
Nola Jr., 528 Royal Street
Sutton Galleries, 519 Royal Street
Taking a break at Touché Bar, 621 Royal Street
Galerie Rue Toulouse, 509 Royal Street
James H. Cohen & Sons, 437 Royal Street
The Martin Lawrence Gallery, 433 Royal Street
Osterhold/Boudreaux Gallery & Studio, 427 Royal Street
Kezic Gallery, 347 Royal Street
Keil's Antiques, 325 Royal Street
Caliche and Pao Gallery, 312 Royal Street
Showroom for Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights, 318 Royal Street
Exchange Alley, perfect for outside dining at Green Goddess and The Pelican Club.
The Chart Room was hopping with happy regulars at 300 Chartres Street
Our crew ended the evening at Napoleon House, 500 Chartres, with Sazeracs and Pimms Cups.
Heading back to the Chartres Street office of French Quarter Journal through Jackson Square, where a few brave souls actually wanted to know the future.