The annual Wayne Curtis Objets D’Art fundraiser for artist jury awards at the Red River Revel was a smashing hit. The evening of entertainment and art included an open bar and menu from Chef Craig Hamilton at Gullos at The Supper Club. Guests received original art from a participating Revel artist. — Special to 318 Forum

Wayne Curtis Objets D’Art

1) Alex and John David Person and Blake and Katy Wittington

2) Bobby and Julie Smith and Lee Grigsby

3) Harriett Boddie

4) Randy and Amy Robertson

5) Thomas DuBois and Adam Canales

6) Tony and Kezia Swinney

Washington Mardi Gras

1) Barb and General Tom Bussiere

2) Preston and Sarah Lowder

3) Lisa Babin, Waynette Ballengee

4) Courtney and Cordell Williams, Cindy Williams

5) Africa and Stephen Price

The Mystick Krewe of Louisianans hosted the 76th Washington Mardi Gras event at the Washington Hilton, Jan. 23-25. Thursday night’s events included Louisiana Alive!, which showcased four different Louisiana bands, foods by chefs from all over Louisiana and more than five dozen sponsor booths throwing out all kinds of Mardi Gras treasures. Friday night’s festivities included a seated dinner. The Grand Bal was hosted on Saturday night, featuring a parade with multiple floats that traveled among the 3,000 attendees. — Mark Crawford

AndreTaylor, Maureen Taylor and Maria and Will Parker

Antonio and Kim Pizarro

Sofia Alanis, Rodrigo Mondragon, Julian Balvin and Katherine Colorado

On Feb. 8, The Montessori School for Shreveport celebrated its 60th anniversary at The Petroleum Club. The evening brought together alums, parents and staff — both past and present — for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, a spectacular cake, live music, sweet reunions and cherished memories. — Special to 318 Forum

Karina Sulaiman, Christy Kirkley, Sofia Alanis, Lindsey Tison and Lauren Lusk.

Sarah Drummond, William Childs, Kathryn Childs, David Drummond and Linda Watts

Vernon Jones, Sue Sieck and Sherricka Jones

The 2025 Addy Awards was the theme of a mystery dinner, “Murder at Addy Manor” at the LSUS Ballroom, Feb. 19. The awards ceremony featured several clues to solve the who-done-it at the event. Arc Caddo-Bossier was selected as American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier’s spotlighted nonprofit at this year’s awards.

— Special to 318 Forum

Jared Navarre, Alex Richardson and Fernanda Snow

Laurie Priftis, Makenzie Boucher and Dellanee Wade

Makenzie Boucher, Casey Jones, Deidre McVay-Schulmeister and Jordan Fong

Doctors and patients spoke at the 2025 Go Red for Women Luncheon on Feb. 27 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The disco-era theme was about empowerment, self-expression and breaking barriers. Go Red debunks that heart disease is a man’s disease. With awareness, education and advocacy, lives are being saved. The Bee Gees’ song “Stayin’ Alive” symbolizes the rhythm of CPR. — Mary Ann Van Osdell

Manita Brown, Leah Thompson and Adrianne King

Samon Richardson and Charley Henning

Annetta and Mark Nelson

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