Experts and enthusiasts will flock to the French Quarter July 30 to Aug. 2 for the nearly sold-out New Orleans Antiques Forum, hosted each year by The Historic New Orleans Collection.

This year's forum features representatives from 16 states, from New York to California. "It has been incredibly well responded to," said Jack Pruitt, director of development and community relations with the Historic New Orleans Collection. "I'm really proud of that.