The Philadelphia Center’s 27th annual fund-raiser will feature 30 models walking the catwalk to support the prevention and treatment of HIV, AIDS and STDs. Fashion, Music, Art: Walking the Runway for the Cure will take place Saturday, July 16, at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino.

Jacques Rodrigue, one of the late George Rodrigue’s sons, will be in attendance at the Frierson event. “The setting of oak trees at Frierson Plantation feels very similar to locations of where the original dinners were held,” Jacques explained. “The oak trees and landscape were always so essential to that history.

The event will have an estimated 18 participants making drinks just for the occasion, Jones said. Those businesses include Ralph and Kacoo’s, Abby Singer’s, Zocolo, the Brass Monkey, River City Grille, Marilynn’s Place, Bergie's Tavern, W’s...

event will include a seated dinner and dancing to the sounds of the orchestra all to benefit Shreveport Opera. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel Shreveport. Table sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Call 227-9503 or emailboxoffice@shreveportopera.