The Omni Royal Orleans has long embodied the elegance and old-world charm that defines New Orleans at its most refined. Set in the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and the galleries of Royal Street, the hotel has welcomed generations of travelers with a blend of timeless luxury and unmistakable Southern hospitality. In a city where music spills effortlessly onto the streets and cocktails are as storied as the architecture, reinvention is both an art and a tradition.
Kim Welsh
A New Rhythm in the French Quarter - Inside the Omni Royal Orleans's Three Maries Jazz Club and The Royal Bar
February 13, 2026
Sipping Through Spring
February 13, 2026
Spring in the French Quarter announces itself with music in the air and a calendar that refuses to slow down. As the weather turns warms up, festival season takes hold, transforming the neighborhood into a nonstop celebration of sound, flavor, and culture. It begins with St. Patrick’s Day when a sea of men in green tuxedos and kilts flood the streets. April 16-19th is French Quarter Fest when local musicians fill stages tucked along the river and through hidden courtyards, reminding everyone why the city’s music scene is unmatched.
Masterpieces with a Mission: Martin Lawrence Gallery Redefines Art Stewardship
February 13, 2026
In an art world increasingly driven by spectacle and speed, with masterpieces often passing briefly through white-walled galleries on consignment, Martin Lawrence Gallery, at 433 Royal Street, operates by a markedly different philosophy rooted in ownership, scholarship, and long-term stewardship. For more than half a century, the gallery has quietly built one of the most significant private inventories of modern and contemporary masterworks in the world, anchored by unparalleled holdings of Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, Erté and Pablo Picasso.
A Symphony in Every Sip! Where Jazz and Cocktails Meet
November 19, 2025
Where the rhythm of the saxophone meets the shimmer of a well-crafted drink, New Orleans comes alive one note and one sip at a time. The night becomes a symphony of clinking glasses and brass harmonies, of stories told in sips and refrains. Bartenders stir and shake with the precision of musicians. Jazz and mixology share the same pulse: both are born of improvisation, tradition and a touch of soul. This is a city that has perfected the art of the evening, where jazz and cocktails intertwine so naturally, you can’t tell where one ends and the other begins.
A Historic Resting Place Finds Room for the Future
November 19, 2025
In the heart of New Orleans, just behind the bustle of the French Quarter, lies a place where time feels suspended: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Founded in 1789 under Spanish royal decree, it is the city’s oldest extant cemetery. Here, the city of the living and the city of the dead are awfully close, layered one upon the other, in marble, sand and memory.
A Time-Capsule of New Orleans
A Time-Capsule of New Orleans
Craftsmanship, Copper, and the Glow of Tradition: A Legacy of Light
November 19, 2025
Nestled in the historic heart of the French Quarter, the story of Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights is one of craftsmanship, legacy and the glowing romance of old-world flame. It began in 1945, when Andrew Bevolo Sr. arrived in New Orleans and set up shop. This was the beginning of a gas lantern legacy. Bevolo was an Italian-born metal-worker who had honed his skills at large industrial firms like Ford Motor Company, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation working on helicopters, and Higgins Industries making the famous “Higgins boats” for World War II.
Tanner Gallery & Studio: Painting the Pulse of New Orleans
November 19, 2025
In the quiet town of Semmes, Alabama, where pine trees stretch skyward and cicadas sing the soundtrack of summer, Tanner discovered his first refuge. With a sketchbook in hand, he would disappear into the woods, finding peace and inspiration beneath the green canopy. The forest, dense, shadowed, and alive with color, became his earliest muse. Those childhood moments among the trees planted the seeds for an artistic journey that would one day take root in New Orleans.
Immerse Yourself in our Legendary Past
August 22, 2025
Elsewhere, autumnal activities may be corn mazes, hay rides, and pumpkin patches, but here the fall season is distinguished by vibrant seasonal celebrations such as the Krewe of Boo parade, Oktoberfest, Saints games, a festive Halloween celebration where both adults and kids costume, and al fresco dining with hot bowls of gumbo, seafood, and raw oysters. The weather is crisp and mild, and it’s the perfect time to saunter through the French Quarter.
Unveiling Mysteriously Good Spirits in the Beating Heart of the French Quarter
August 22, 2025
New Orleans doesn’t just tell enigmatic spooky stories, it lives them. Boasting haunted mansions and mysterious alleys to bars where the spirits come in multiple forms, this city is dripping in eerie charm and untold tales. The line between the living and the spirit world is delightfully blurred. New Orleans has long embraced a reputation of refuge for the lost souls wandering the streets of the French Quarter. Here, we celebrate death in life with a “Second Line,” and befriend the many spirits who have not crossed over yet and are living amongst us.
Discover Uniquely Whimsical Art
August 22, 2025
As autumn unfolds in New Orleans, the city comes alive with revitalizing breezes and seasonal festivities. Whether you’re a fan hoping to bask in the excitement of a Saints game at a local watch party, or perhaps you are just looking to do a little retail therapy and have a bite, it’s a vibrant and exciting time to take a stroll down Royal Street to peruse a few art galleries. It’s a great time to see some of our more fanciful and unusual galleries, well beyond the usual paintings of southern landscapes. We found these two galleries to be exceptionally creative!
From the Seventh Ward to the Vatican - The Creole Heritage of Pope Leo XIV
May 20, 2025
Following the inspiring announcement of Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope, Historic New Orleans Collection's genealogist Jari C. Honora made a remarkable discovery, shedding light on the pontiff's maternal grandparents who were Creoles of color from the Seventh Ward. A groundbreaking moment unfolded on May 8 as Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected, breaking barriers as the first American and Creole pope. Jari C. Honora made this thrilling discovery about the pope's Creole ancestry just hours after the papal announcement was made public.
