Maggie

VAIL, Colo. -- It is not easy to get a reservation at Pepi's for July 4. Unless, of course, you have been on Reservationist Ingrid Gass' list for many years.

Those in the know are aware that, given a choice, Southern University System Prez/Chancellor Dr. Ray L. Belton would prefer digging into a hot dog, rather than a steak!

What persuaded 300 brave souls to gather shoulder-to-shoulder under a white tent in middle of summer's three-digit heat to party the evening away, to drink, eat and be merry?

If you haven't been downtown Shreveport lately, then you have missed the newest and brightest building mural.

On a hot summer evening, Krewe Justinian members gathered at Savage for its by-invitation-only Royalty Mixer, which traditionally introduces the crop of royals to members. (Part of Shreveport Bar Association, Justinian is affectionately known as "The Lawyers’ Krewe.")

On a hot summer evening, Krewe Justinian members gathered at Savage for its by-invitation-only Royalty Mixer, which traditionally introduces the crop of royals to members. (Part of Shreveport Bar Association, Justinian is affectionately known as "The Lawyers’ Krewe.")

Krewe Excellence-Natchitoches answered the call, premiering the 2023 Coronation Season June 4 with aplomb and great enthusiasm at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana Historical Museum in Natchitoches.

So suggests fan Karin Lidbeck-Brent in a Country Home magazine article. "They're rustic looking, totally fuss-free and always look great plunked into a pitcher or container," said Lidbeck-Brent.