The Krewe of Sobek held their annual coronation at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino on Sept. 7. The krewe announced their new royalty and celebrated with an umbrella second line to end the evening. — Paul Savage Jr.

1) Antoinette and Thomas Edwards

2) Scott and Monica Ingram

3) Charles Bradley, Janet Bradley, Barrie Stephenson, Tommy Stephenson and Janie Hudson

4) Diane Allen and Sherdrika WIlliams

5) Henrika and Damon Gladney

6) Laura Vance, Kara Morvant, Leonard Sarpy, Lynn Dortlon and Brandi McManus

7) Melissa Williams, Lola Moss and Ami Moss

8) Rebecca Davis, Brittany Johnson and Tommi Johnson

9) Traci and Keith Keen

10) Wendy Godwin and Marilyn Roberson

The SAS Gallerie held a reception for the opening of its newest exhibition on Sept. 12 at the Louisiana Boardwalk. The exhibition features the colorful paintings of Shreveport artist Ellen Soffer. — Paul Savage Jr.

SAS Gallerie

1) Sylvia Goodman, Allen Organick and Dr. Thomas Strain

2) Susan Gross, Ellen Soffer, Barbara Joseph and Curtis Joseph

3) Bess DeFord and Todd Hartzo

4) Ellen and Frank Herbert

The Philadelphia Center’s annual Auction Against AIDS was held on Sept. 14 at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. The event is a fundraiser for the center, which provides resources, support and awareness about the disease in our community. — Paul Savage Jr.

1) Mallory Liles, Angie Jackson and Christy Petty

2) Jade and Taylor Summers

3) Jeri Little and Jennifer Carter

4) James and Jana Cox

5) Sebastian Melmoth and Mae Meshell

6) Rhonda Jones and Erica Woods

7) J.L. and Raydra Hall

8) Rebecca Thomas and Bill Robertson

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