The Shreveport Symphony The Shreveport Symphony held its 2025 gala fundraising event, Regency Ball, on April 24 at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Live musicians performed uplifting serenades and rousing revelries. – Paul Savage Jr.

Allison Cate, Leah Muslow and Kecia Vekovius

Brandon Fail and John-Paul Young

Jewel Shivers, Violet Garbey, Cassie Mosley and Rose LeBlanc

Joe Bocchini and Shirley Wilhite

Josh and Leigh Anne Chambers

Judge Gene Bryson, Charlotte Bryson and Elizabeth Glassell

Mark and Mike Mangham

Stephanie Winzer and Sandra Williams

Robert and Jillian Crawford

CORK Red River Revel’s CORK fundraiser enjoyed a beautiful turnout at Festival Plaza. Guests sampled wines, delicious foods, live music and raffles. Presented by Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the festival also featured a special pop-up store by Thrifty Liquor with bottles from the event for purchase. — Special to 318 Forum

1) Keri and Hal Martin

2) Jonathan and April Wall

3) David Henington, Dominic Salinas, Thomas DuBois, Brian Sullivan and James Osborn

4) Rustie Evans and Meredith Johnson

5) Erin Buchanan Mills and Curtis Mills

6) Toni McLendon, Amy Mercik, Laura Cooper and Angela Hudson

The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival gave guests a first look at this year’s official poster artwork and music lineup, including a new third stage this year. The party was held at The Noble Savage on April 30.

– Paul Savage Jr.

Victor Thomas, Emerie Eck Holtzclaw and Roy Burrell

Christena Francis and Dametrius Haggerty

Justin Williams and David Burroughs

Sarah Owens and Thomas DuBois

Contributions by Mary Ann Van Osdell, Mark Crawford and Paul Savage. To be included in OTS, e-mail your high-res photos to editor@318forum.com