When owner Gena White moved to Shreveport, there were no yoga studios, let alone a wellness center. Having studied astrology since she was 10 years old, White could feel that this city needed a place that promoted spiritual wellness.

Every third Friday of September, Lake Street is shut down from Marshall to Spring and transformed into a French-inspired market. Music fills the air and performers walk around on stilts, blowing fire and doing magic tricks for children. Artists sell their wares and give live demonstrations amongst food vendors and puppet shows.

In 2016, Lim was diagnosed with smallcell bone carcinoma. The cost of treatments and prosthetics for an amputated leg, on top of rehabilitation, left Lim and his family defeated. Margaritaville’s SVP and GM, Barry Regula, is a long-time friend of Lim. In the aftermath of learning about Lim’s cancer diagnosis, SIP Unlimited was born.

The Philadephia Center’s 30th Annual Auction Against AIDs will be coming to the Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino on Saturday, Aug. 17. From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., the venue will be transformed into a sea of Tiffany blue. This year’s theme, “Diamonds and Pearls,” was inspired by tradition.