Readers’ Circle

The Quarter is one of the world’s cultural capitals, yet it faces many pressures. Can it survive – and even thrive – as an international incubator for creatives?

We never underestimate the power of a good story.

At FQJ, we document the Quarter’s people, places, and history – all without firewalls or intrusive ads. We dig deep into its bohemian past. We highlight the new residents, artists, and businesses that are infusing fresh vitality.

And we’re building a fascinating digital archive that can be accessed the world over – a legacy that will last, come what may.

Reader donations are a critical part of our annual budgeting. If you’d to join our team so we can continue publishing more of the stories, photos, and videos you love, please join the generous readers below now.

Note: Support made through the PayPal system and can be made with your PayPal account or any credit card to French Quarter Journal by Ellis Anderson Media, LLC.  Because we’re technically for-profit your support isn't tax-deductible, but we guarantee you more fascinating reads by excellent writers in return for your support.

Patrons: $250 – $500 Annually

Millie Ball & Keith Marshall

Bethany Bultman

Dennis & Brenda Carlisle

Jenny and James Cole

Jane Eshleman

Howard Glaser

Melissa Gray

Lura Harrison

Jaubert Design Studio, LLC

  • This is a wonderful site and happy to throw in my small support. 

  • Enjoy French Quarter Journal so much! Thank you!

    Readers’ Circle members, Patron Level

Rheta Grimsley Johnson

Aphrodite McCarthy

Julie Nelson

Mozingo Quarles, PLLC

Scott Rappold

Scott Thomas Shows

Robert Simms

John Sledge

Socializer of the Triad

Catherine Whitney


Supporters: $50 - $250 Annually

  • The photos alone are stunning, but the stories are great! Y’all are doing such a wonderful job!

  • I support FQJ so the stories of the neighborhood I hold so dear get told. It’s an invaluable resource.

  • Thanks for the history! FQ history is my history.

  • I really enjoy reading your journal. Thank you!

Readers’ Circle members, Supporter Level

Conrad Abadie

Michael Agan

Margaret Allesandrini

Henrietta Alves

ArtEgg Studios

Lauren E. Ball

Dolly Barrios

Alexander Blondeau

Jeanne Broom

Mary Broussard

Micheline Cazayoux

Angelique LaCour

Clay Creations, LLC

Philip Denman

Susan Dike

Al Dunn

Al DuVernay

Janet Even

Carolyn Fineran

Brigitte Fredy

Rachelle Gallichio

Jay Geneske

Michelle George

Michele Goldfarb

Mary Heausler

William R. Hartwell

Randy Irwin

Johnson Johnson

Robert Jones

Kate King

Ann Koerner

Robert & Cindy Krebs

Kimberly Lake

Sue Ellen Lyons

Kerry Maloney

Matthews & Warriner, LLC

Linda Mauskopf

Virginia Merritt

Allen Miller

Jeffrey Morgan

Kathryn Morgan

Owen Murphy Photography

Nancy Potter

Evelyn Rodos

Alexander Roman

Robert Russo

Lesley Seymour

Claude Summers

Lois Sutton

Wendy Starnes

Russell Tauzin

Lawrence Theriot

Peter Tobias

Jansen Vanderveer

Leo Watermeier

Penny Weaver

Dawn Wilson


Friends: $5 - $50 Annually

  • As a former resident of NO, I know my soul still lives there and will forever. And I adore FQ stories, ambiance, and those who write about it. With love.

  • What a wonderful and interesting publication!

  • I am so here for this! Thank you!

  • Thank you for your coverage!

Readers’ Circle members, Friend Level

Connie Rice Adams

Martha Avegno

Lauren E. Ball

Peggy Baldwin

Rick Barnes

Danielle Bissett

Be Right Books

Gregory Boone

Chuck Bracht

Summers Claude

Tracy “Missy” Curran

Nel Ducomb

Theresa Ellison

Brenda Finnegan

Kat Fitzpatrick

George Fuller

Sandra Gamache

Jay Geneske

Loretta Gillespie

Lynda Gladney

Carol Goodwin

Katherine Gonzales

Janet Gross

Steve Halpern

Mary Heausler

Emily Hill

Robin Hill

John Holmes

Anastasia Lyman

Jan Katz

Linda Keenan

LLL Associates

J. Robert Layman

Randi Lee

Aphrodite McCarthy

Jeanne McGlory

Rose Mancini

Sharon Mowry

Cathy Nuss

Jonny Otterstrom

Atlee Phillips

Jeanetta and Tim Phinney

Jean Prescott

Teresa Rankin

Terri Ray

Hal Reed

Shawn Riley

Wynn Seeman

Mary Jo Slocum

Keaton Smith

Cory Sparks

Glen Spear

Stillwater Consulting

Dianne Sullivan

Angela Timberlake

Robert Turner

Scott Veazey

David Vesel

Anthony Viloria

John M. Williams

Raymond Woron


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