March 15, 2024

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for the A Reason SNEEZIN’

By Connie Mitchell

Welcometospringtime! Achoo!If yourhomeisfilledwithwheezing, sneezingandnose-blowing,it couldbeduetoseasonalallergies oranupper respiratoryinfection.Symptoms forbothcanbesimilar,soknowinghowto treatthemandwhentoseekmedicalcare isimportant.

One cluethat you’redealingwithseasonal allergiesistiming,says Dr.JessicaSmith, a Mercy Kidspediatrician.When your childstarts exhibiting classicallergy symptoms–sneezing, congestionanditchyeyes–like clockwork eachspring,it’ssafetoassumeallergiesare theproblem.

“If youhave a fever, thatdenotesmore ofaninfection,”Smithsays.“If your child suddenly getssick,andthey’re reallynot feeling well,thatmightbea cluethatit’smore ofaninfectionthananallergy.” Coldsorother typesofupper respiratoryandsinusinfections alsomayincludeasorethroat, coughing andheadache.

Whetherit’sinfectiousorallergic, symptoms canbeannoyingatbest.Over-the-counter treatmentoptionscanhelp,andSmith

recommendsstartingwithalong-actingoral antihistamine,suchasa24-hour formulation of cetirizine hydrochloride(Zyrtec).Children cantakethemedicationinaliquidor chewable tablet form,andthe keytosuccessfultreatment is consistency.

“I recommendtakingit every24hours.It’s notnecessarytotakeitatthesametime every day, but takeitbefore you go tobed,”Smithsays. “And you wanttodoit foronetotwo weeksat leastbefore youdecideifit’s workingornot.”

Histamineisa chemical releasedbythe immune systemthatattacksallergensand causes commonallergy symptoms. Takingan antihistaminewill reducelevelsofhistamine andoftenease symptomsquickly.“Youtakean antihistamine,andthenextday yourhistamine levelisdown,and youmight feelalittlebetter,” Smithsays.“Thenextday youtakeanother antihistamine,andyourhistaminelevelis down evenmore, and you feelalotbetter.The bigmistakeIseealotofparentsmakingis thattheystoptheantihistaminebecausetheir childstartsto feelbetter.Andwhathappens? [Histaminelevels] go rightbackup.After a coupleof cycleslikethat,parentstellmethey

Don’tbeafraid to comeseeyour primary care physicianabout symptoms thataren’tclearingup. We’rehappy to checkthingsout.

–DR.JESSICASMITH

don’tthinktheantihistamine working,butthe problemisthey’renotbeing very consistent withit.”

Ifantihistaminesalonearen’t clearingup allergy symptoms,Smith recommendsaddingan inhaled corticosteroid,suchasFlonase. “A lotof kids,oncethey go onFlonase,canactually come offtheoralantihistamine,butitdoestakea weekorsobefore younoticeadifference,”Smith says.“I recommendtakingbothmedications together foratleasta weekortwo.”

Smith’sadvicealsoappliestoadults.Saline nasalsprays orrinsescanalsobehelpful,but many childrendonotlikethesetreatments inwhichsterilesalinesolutionispouredor sprayedintothesinuscavitythroughone nostril, exitingthroughtheoppositenostril.

Childrenandadultswhohave allergies for onespecificseasoncanusethemedications asneededuntilallergenssubside,but for thosewho experienceallergiesthroughout the year,Smithsays itissafeto continuelongtermdailytreatment.Shealso recommends startingmedicationsa few weeksbefore a knownallergyseasonarrivestohelpprevent symptoms frombecomingtroublesomeinthe firstplace.

Headachesorsinuspressurethatdoesn’t subsidea few weeksoftreatmentmay indicateaninfectionthatneedsprescription intervention.“Don’tbeafraidto comesee your primarycarephysicianabout symptomsthat aren’t clearingup,” Smithsays.“We’rehappyto checkthingsout.”

Mercy Clinic Pediatrics,1621 Baxter Road, Suite 310,Chesterfield,636-519-8899, mercy.net/practice/chesterfield/ mercy-clinic-pediatrics-chesterfield

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RESTORING TheVaude

By Alecia Humphreys >Photos courtesy of The Vaude

Looking fora wedding venuewithalluring amenitieswithoutsacrificingastunning aesthetic?The Vaude,locatedwithinthe AngadArtsHotel,hasitall.

“The Vaudeisaunique eventspacewithinthe hotel,whichoriginatedasourGrandBallroom,” says JennaPhillips,directorofsalesandmarketing atAngadArtsHotel.“Thespaceisaportionofour buildingthat wastheHistoricMissouriTheaterback inthe1930s.Whenthehotelopenedin2018,the space wasasecondaryballroomwithabig future. In 2023, we hitourfifthanniversaryatthehotel,and whilethespace was well-loved, we knewit wastime foranewlookand feel.”

To achieve thatdream,theAngadArtsHotel teamtransformedtheoutdatedspaceintoamodern marvelthatalsohonorsthehistoricalintegrityof thebuilding.

“ThenameisanhomagetoGrandCenterArts District,whichusedtobecalledthe Vaudeville District,soThe Vaudejust feltrighttous,”Phillips says.“We reopenedthespaceinlateOctober2023, and we arethrilledtoseeitasthebackground for special eventsandnewmemories.”

Today, The Vaude features exposedbrickand industrialdesignsthatshowcasea classic, yet modernized,aesthetic.

“Iliketothinkofthisspaceasablankcanvas. It's very versatileandcanbetransformedinto anything,”Phillipssays.“Whetherit’sa weddingor abusinessmeeting,thestyleofthe roomandthe décorcan completelytransformthespace. The clean

linesandneutral colorpalettelend[themselvesto beingcustomized]and reimaginedwithease.”

The venuealso featuresupgradedamenities, includinganewbuilt-inaudio-visual system, dropdownscreensandprojectors,in-housesound andmicrophones,customizablelightingandmore.

“The Vaudeitselfisuniqueandtransformational tothethemeand colorpaletteof your wedding,” Phillipssays.“CallingAngadArtsHotelhomeisthe icingonthecake. Thehotelpridesitselfonbeinga boutique, full-serviceproperty.”

Includingin-housecatering,hotel roomofferings andotheradditional eventspaces–likeits restaurant, Commonwealth,andthe rooftopbar,ARTBar.

“[This]allows usto workwitheach coupleto offera comprehensive wedding weekendunderone roof,” Phillipssays.“Our goaliscreating wedding experiencesthathave theleastamountofstress possibleintheplanningand executionphase.”

Above all,whatmakesThe Vaudeuniqueisits appreciationoftheartsinSt. Louis.

“The Vaudeislocatedinthecity’sfirstart hotelwhereourartprogramonlyshowcaseslocal artists,”Phillipssays."It'saunique conceptthat couplescan getmarriedinalocal venuethatnot onlyisembeddedintothehistoryofthecityand neighborhood,butalsothatsupportslocalarts andcreators.”

The VaudeatTheAngadArtsHotel, 3550 SamuelShepardDrive,St.Louis, 314-561-0033, angadartshotel.com/meeting/the-vaude

Thenameis anhomage to Grand CenterArts District,which used to be called the Vaudeville District,soThe Vaudejust felt right to us.

–JENNAPHILLIPS

Cool Confections

By MaryAndino

JohnBarrand KellyHall-Barrhave adeeplove forsmall-town Americana,wherequaintmainstreetsarelinedwithlocally owned shopsthatserveashubs forthe community.Withtheopeningof HalfPintatTheAnnex,anicecreamandcandyshop,theduois much closerto recreatingthatold-timevibeonBigBendBoulevard in WebsterGroves.

HalfPintisthelatestinalonglineof ventures forBarrandHall-Barr intheOldOrchardneighborhood.Theirotherbusinessesinclude Frisco Barroom,TheAnnexandCivilAlchemy;theyarealsopart ownersof FieldTheory.

“We’vebeencurating varyingtypesof retailstoresand experiences forpeopleinthe community.... We'vehistoricallypreservedand restored [thebuildings]andtrytomakethem feellikethey wouldintheperiod whenthey were built,”Barrsays.Anicecreamandcandyshop feltlike thenextlogicalstep.“When you’restandingthereandagrandmaand a grandpa walkinwiththeirgrandkidsandthey’veall gotsmilesontheir face …Icecreamandcandyarea veryhappy experience."With retro toucheslikecandyjarsand checkeredtilespairedwithmodernlighting, HalfPintskillfullymergesthepastwiththepresent.

Visitorswillfind classiccandieslikecandybuttonsandbutterscotch hardcandies,plustrendier confectionsthatsatisfyanyonewith a sweettooth.Thesameethos extendstotheicecream,whichissourced fromlocalproducer Ronnie’sIceCream.Diveinto familiarflavorslike strawberryandbutterpecanor ventureoutintomoreadventurous territorywith varietieslikebourbon walnutand rose.Astheyfindtheir

footing,HalfPintwill workwith Ronnie’stodevelopseasonalflavors thatguestswillonlybeabletofindattheshop.Somespecialtyflavors may featureTheAnnex’shousemadebaked goodslikesnickerdoodleice creamoraneggnogflavoraroundtheholidays Acaibowlsandsundaes madewithAnnexbrowniesarealso available.

EnterHalfPintthroughitsmaindoor,or comeinthroughTheAnnex, whichisattachedtothebusiness.GrabascoopandsitinTheAnnex, orifthe weatherisnice, takeaseatoutside.Whatevertreat youorder, BarrandHall-Barrhope you feellike you’ve foundapieceofthepastin WebsterGroves.“It’snicethat you’recreatingmemories forcustomers andgivingthemanostalgic experienceby gettingthemtoseeor feel somethingtheyhaven’tinalongtime,” Barrsays.

HalfPintatTheAnnex, 8124 Big Bend Blvd., WebsterGroves, theannexstl.com

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Surprises SPRINGTIME

By PatRaven,Ph.D.and Julie Hess

Everyspring comeswithsurprises.My cardoonsurvivedthatbrutalpolar vortexbackinJanuary.Whenitpopped uplittlesilversprigsin February,I was elated.Itisrightontheborderofhardinessin St. Louis,andwhileI coveredit wellduringthe below-zero days,Istillhaddoubtsit would come back.If youarenot familiarwithcardoon,itis alarge perennial,upto four feettallandwide, withgrandslicedleavesinfleecysilver.Itis thewildmotherofartichokes,and considered quiteadelicacyinItaly. Unlikeartichokeswhere theimmatureflowerbudiseaten,cardoonleaf petioles(thinkof celerystalksorrhubarb)are blanchedandseasonedasa vegetable.In my garden,Igrow it foritstremendousarchitectural impactasit formsanimposinglacysilver clump,ananchor foranyperennialborder.

Occasionally foundinlocalnurseries,itiseasy toorderonline.

Severalof my rosemariesaredead fromthe winter.While youmaythinkthatthisistobe expected,Idohave onesurvivor.It’san “Arp,” longpromotedbytheSt. LouisHerbSocietyas beingmorewinterhardythananyother.It was coveredwithabucketandmulchduringthose bitterly colddays,butso were all my otherones. Theydied,but “Arp”didnot.This year,Ihave alreadyordered“Hill’sHardy,” anotherdurable variety.Itwillbenicetonothave to replace theseplants every year.

The verdictisstillout forotherplantsin my gardenthat require warmsoilbeforethey peekout.Thefigtreeappearstohave made itthroughwinter,butI covered everybranch withtubularpipeinsulation foambeforethe bitter coldarrived.Iamseeinglittlegreennubs onthehardybananaandthecrinumlilies,soI

have hopethattheymadeitthroughas well.Be verypatientwith yourmarginalperennialsthis year–theymaysurprise youandpopbackout whenthesoil warms.Andifsomethingdoesn’t reappear, youhave anewplantingopportunity!

Myspringplantordersarestaggering in.Theseedshave allbeensownandare sprouting,includingannualmoonvineand morningglories.Thebulbsandperennials willnot comeuntiltheendofApril,butIam alreadypreparingtheirplantingspaces. To testoutourarea’supdatedwinterhardiness zone,Iordered every rainlilythatI couldfind. MissouriBotanicalGarden’sbulbmeister,Jason Delaney, had overwinteringsuccesswithmany ofthematthe gardens.Healso overwintered Crinumlilies. FollowalongIgrow itasItryout severalofourmoretenderselectionstosee whichoneswill comebacknext year.Ilove a goodsurprise,don’t you?

Be verypatientwithyourmarginal perennialsthisyear–theymaysurpriseyou andpopbackoutwhenthesoil warms.

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Smooth Skin for SUNNYDAYS

By Amanda Dahl

Springisarrivingandsummer’snot faroff–nowistheperfecttime toprep yourskin forthatinvigoratingsunshine.Whymesswith the constantupkeepofshaving yourintimateareas,underarms andlegswhenSt. Louisspascanoffer youamore convenient option?LNhas yourguidetospasthatofferlaserhair removalinthe St. Louisarea.

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Thehot,newClaytonmedspausesCandela’sGentleMaxPro, anFDAapproved,two-laser systemdesignedwithsensitiveskininmind.Choose from:upperlip,underarms,unisex fullBrazilian, fulllegs for women,and fullbackor chest formen.Visitbeautifyagency.com/laserhairremoval fora listof competitivepricing.

BeautifyAgency,522 S. Hanley Road,Suite B, Clayton, 314-222-0101,beautifyagency.com

INFINITYLASER AT CELSIUSMEDSPA

InfinityLaserhasbeeninthebiz formorethan25 years,andit chooses the“goldstandard”ininstrumentstorid clientsofunwantedhair:the LumenisLightSheerDiode,whichthemedspadescribesas“virtually painless”onitssite. Youcan expectaminimumofsixtreatmentsspaced out overonetotwomonths.Findcurrentpricing fortheseservices atinfinitylaserandskin.com/infinitypricing.

InfinityLaseratCelsiusMedSpa, 1760 S. Brentwood Blvd.,Brentwood, 314-862-1000,infinitylaserandskin.com

LASER LOUNGESAINT LOUIS

TheseKirkwood-basedlaserhair removalspecialistsareallabout educatingtheir clients.Theysharehelpfulinfoonsocialmediaat @laserloungestl,fieldanyqueries youmighthave andoffer full transparencyaboutthehair removalprocess.Plus,pay-as-you-gopricing makesthisaneasy commitment.

LaserLounge SaintLouis, 12166OldBig Bend Road,Suite105, Kirkwood, 314-394-0285,laserloungestl.com

Whatto know before you go

Local expertsagree:

Thisisnotaone-and-donekind of deal.Expectmultiple treatments,whichwill varybasedonthearea of yourbody receivingthetreatmentas wellas yourhair colorandtype. According to Laser LoungeSaint Louis,that’sbecause“notall hairsareinthegrowthphaseatany giventime.”

Worriedaboutpain?

Treatmentsarequick(lessthanahalf-hour)and can feellike asharppinch.Somedevices,suchasthe CandelaatBeautify Agency,usea coolingdevice to reduceany discomfortfromthe laser’sheat.

Why getlaserhair removal inthe coldermonths?

Everyspawill tell youthatsun exposureisn’tgood for yourskin rightbeforeandimmediately followingtreatment. Startingthe processbeforeswimsuitseasonwillhelpavoid extrasensitivity.

Will youtruly behair-free?

Fluctuatinghormonesmay mean you’llhave to makea returntrip infuture years,butaccording to Cosmopolitanmagazine,“most people report90percentpermanent reductioninhairgrowth.”

Talk to the experts!

When youbookanappointment,askabouthow you canprep for theday. Besure to askwhat youmustavoidas well,likesunless tanningproducts,lotionsanddeodorantsorsun exposure. Your technician canalsoadviseonwhat to avoidpost-treatment, includingsun exposure, retinolcreamsandchemicalpeels.

CC’s 2 Seriously Good

Trezel Brown foundher life’scalling while fastasleep. Thelocal chef, who has made a name forCC’s Vegan Spot overthepastfive years with vegan soul food made from scratch,says she’d wake upin the middleofthenighttowritedown detailed recipes shedreamtup–right down to the ingredients.Withthe openingof herlatest and mostambitious concept yetinJanuary –CC’s2SeriouslyGood–sheintendsto keep thatdreamalive.

Thenew1,400-square-foot,40-seateatery offersthelargesthome yet forBrown’s repertoireofaround100plant-basedspecialties that rotate regularly,including everything from burgersto Tex Mex-inspired fare.The concept servesasa follow-uptoCC’s VeganSpot, a conceptnamedafterBrown’sgranddaughter, whichoperatedinSouthCity’sPrinceton Heightsneighborhood fortwo yearsand closed

inJune2023.CC’s2SeriouslyGood foundits homeinHazelwood,whichis closertothe brand’s rootsacrosstheriverinAlton,Illinois, whereBrown–aHarlem, New Yorknative–has livedsince1995.SheoriginallyestablishedCC’s therein2019.

“Duringthepandemic,it was my customers from NorthCountythat keptmeafloat,”Brown says,crediting KyJuanandMurphy Lee from localhip-hopgroupSt. Lunatics foralways spreadingthe word abouther cooking.“Weare NorthCounty’sfirstsit-down,dine-in vegan restaurant.If you want fried food, we have it.If you wanthealthier food, we have it.If you want soul food,burgersorMexican, we have it. We offergluten-free, oil-freeandsoy-freeoptions.”

Brownbecame vegannine yearsagowhen oneofherdaughters challengedhertotrya plant-baseddiet for30days to combat food allergies,andshehasn’tlookedbacksince. At CC’s2SeriouslyGoodinHazelwood,she works with chef RebeccaErvin–who ownsher own cateringbusinesscalled VeganBeetbox–to bringCC’ssignaturedishesbacktoSt. Louis followingasix-monthabsence.

CC’s2SeriouslyGood’sinterior featuresa yellow-and-blue colorscheme,highlightedby aneonsignandgreenery wallattheentrance. Fromthemenu,guestscan choose frompopular itemssuchasCC’s FamousDouble Trouble Burger, featuringabeet-basedpattyandan eggplant-basedpattytoppedwith vegan cheese, mayo,spinach,tomatoes,pickles,RaiSlaw, grilledonionsandmushrooms,andhouse

barbecuesauce.

AdditionalhighlightsincludetheSidePiece, a veganribsandwichordinnerservedwith your choiceofsides– yams, veganmac’n’ cheeseorgreens.Brown’s favoritedish,Buffalo ChikN Nachos, featuressoy-basedbuffalo chickenloadedwithhousemade vegan cheese, vegansourcreamandallthefixingsonabed of corntortilla chips.Shetakescareinmaking allherplant-basedalternatives fromscratch withnaturalseasonings,includingproteins suchashouseseitanand condimentsincluding almondmilkandnutritional yeast-based cheesealternatives.

“A lotofpeoplewhoaren’t veganare afraidof vegan foodbecausetheytriedit somewhereelseanddidn’tlikethe food,” Brownsays.“HereatCC’s, we trytomake familiardishestastelikewhat you’reusedto asmuchaspossible.It’shealthier,andthere’s noanimalharm.”

Moving forward,Brownwill keep evolving herofferingsand wouldliketobringItalian icesbacktothemenu.Shehopesto rollout hernext concept,CC’sBurgerBar–whichwill also featureprepared foods–inthespringor summerontheIllinoissideoftheriver.

CC’s2SeriouslyGood’swinterhoursof operationareMonday, TuesdayandThursday from11a.m.to6 p.m.and Fridaythrough Saturday from11a.m.to8 p.m.

CC’s 2 Seriously Good,211 Village Square, St.Louis, 314-227-5603,ccseriouslygood.com

Storyandphotos by MabelSuen

LAKA SINGS FROM

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LocallybasedartistLaka(pronounced“Lay-Ka”)isapowerhouse singerwho channelsTina Turnerandothersoulmusicgreats inperformancesheldaroundthecity. We satdownwithLaka tolearnmoreaboutherpast,hermusicalinfluencesand what’snext.

WHEREDID YOUGROW UP?

Igrew upinCapeGirardeau.It’sasmalltown,soI feellikeit wasa goodplacetogrow up. Really comfortable, everybodyknowseverybody. Igrew upsinginginthe church.Therearealotof communities centered around church insmallertowns.I was reallyinvolved.It was Pentecostal, soit was verystrict.

DIDTHAT MAKEIT TOUGH TO STAY UP TO DATEONNEWMUSIC?

We couldn’tlistentosecularmusic,soI was reallydelayed.WhenIfirst gotto college, I wasjustlearningaboutbigartists.

YOU’VEBEENSINGINGPROFESSIONALLY SINCE2016.

HOW WASTHAT FIRSTEXPERIENCEMORETHANEIGHTYEARS AGO?

HOWHAVE YOUGROWNAS A PERFORMERANDARTISTSINCE?

Oh my gosh,I’vegrownsomuch.

I got my firstgigthroughLinkedIn.There wasa restaurantlooking forasinger.AndIjuststartedpostingvideosof myselfperformingthere. Socialmediaisoneofthe keys tohow wellI’vedone. Peoplewillsee[my videos]and wantmetoperformwiththem.

SOMEOF YOURMAJORINFLUENCESAREARETHAFRANKLIN,TINA TURNER,JAMESBROWN,ETTA JAMES, OTISREDDINGANDBILLWITHERS. HOWDOTHESEOLDERARTISTSINSPIRE YOU?

Theirmusicissoauthentic. Youcantellthere’snopretense.It’s justthempouringouttheirsoulandwhateveris goingonwiththemat thatmoment–whateveremotionsthey’re feeling.It’sjustso raw. It’s vulnerablebutalso confident,like, ‘I’mletting youseewhatI’m feeling.’ That’sthetypeofartistIaspiretobe.

THE SOUL

YOU’REWELLKNOWNFOR YOURTINATURNERPERFORMANCES. WHYDO YOU CONNECTWITHTURNERSOSTRONGLY?

Shegrew upinasmalltown,andsodidI.Eventhoughshe’sthisbig diva,she’skindofasmall-towngirlatheart.Andshegrew upinthe church,too.Just reallyhard-workingand verytalented.Thereareso manythingstoadmireaboutthe womanshe wasandthe courageshe hadtowithstand everythingshe wentthrough.

We alsohadtheTina Turnermovie,whichiswhyI’msuchabig fan.I feellikeIgrew upwithTina Turnerbasedonthemovie.

WHEREIS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO PERFORMIN ST. LOUIS,ANDWHY?

I’mattheChaseClubonce amonth, everythirdThursday. Thesetis fourhoursandkind ofbackgroundmusic.Butit feelslikehomebecauseI’m thereallthetime.

TheChaseisprobably my favoriteplacetoplay. It’s likeahangoutsesh.Ican really connectwithpeople betweensets.

WHAT’SNEXTFOR YOU?

I reallyneedto workonwritingmore. Forpeopletotake you seriouslyasanartist, youneedtohaveyour ownstuff,sothat’sdefinitely my intention.

I’vetriedtocutbackonperformingbecauseif you’reperformingtwo tothreetimesa week,it’stoughto focusonwriting.I’madieticianbyday, soI’mnotjusthangingout.

Laka, lakasoul.com,instagram.com/lakasoul

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“INTERWOVEN”

By Madeleine Ackerburg >Photos courtesy of ThePulitzerArts Foundation

Each year,thearrivalofspringisa welcome reminderofthe earth’snaturalbeauty. From March 8toAug.4,ThePulitzerArts Foundationistakingthat reminderastep furtherwith“Delcy Morelos:Interwoven,”apowerfulnew exhibition featuring the worksofartistDelcyMorelosthat exploretheintricatethreadsof connectionbetweenhumanityandtheenvironment.

Bornin1967, Morelos’ work reflectsaprofound connectiontoher homelandinTierralta,Columbia–atownneartheCaribbeanSeaknown foritsrichbiodiversityandprolongedviolence from1964to2016.

“Interwoven” celebratesMorelos’artisticandpersonaldevelopment over30 years,showcasingherjourneywithmorethan40 drawings,paintingsandsculpturesusingnaturalmaterials suchastextiles,fibers, clay andsoil.Thejourneythrough Morelos’careerbeginsintheintroductorysectionto “Interwoven,”whereearlier workssuchas“Concentrated Fields:EspaciosConcentrados” reflecttheprolonged historyofviolentlandappropriationthroughsaturated redsandnaturalmaterials.Morelos’earlier workalso embodiesaprocessofhealingandprofoundbeauty, hintingatthetransformativepowerofartinthe face ofhistoricaltrauma.

“There’sa reallyinterestingtensioninMorelos’ earlier work,wherethere’s extraordinarybeautybut alsoa comingtotermswithalotofviolenceandlossof life,”says TamaraSchenkenberg,acuratoratThePulitzerwhoorganized the exhibition.“Landhasbeenasubjectshe’s examined overseveral years, butnotjustinone way. Ononehand,shethinksoflandas asource of violenceinherhomeland,butatthesametime,she’salsothinkingabout landassomethingthatsustainsusall.”

The exhibitionculminatesinThePulitzer’smain gallerywith “Interwoven,”anenormousmaze-likestructure constructed frommore thanthreetonsofsoilsourced fromSt. Louis.Theinstallation,enclosed byaneight-foot-highmetal link fenceencrustedwith earthandspices,offersvisitors theopportunitytoimmerse themselvesintheartworkand explorethesacredelementsof ournaturalenvironment.By physicallyenvelopingviewers inthemaze, “Interwoven” transcendsthe conventional boundariesofartandservesas abeautiful representationofour close relationshipwiththeearth.

separateland,sayingthisis‘mine’and‘notmine,” says MorelosinThe Pulitzer’spress release.“Butit’sabsurdtothinkthat we canbe ownersof theearth. We formpartoftheearthand we areunitedwithher– we are notherproprietors.”

Thissacredandspiritualinterconnectednessis arecurringtheme throughoutMorelos’ work.Aptlytitled“Interwoven,” the exhibition creates a narrative threadaroundtheideaof weaving,bothas a techniqueand a conceptualthroughlineofMorelos’artisticpractice to expressourinseparable connectiontothenaturalenvironmentandto each other.

“Ihopethatwhenpeople cometoseeMorelos’ work,they’llthink abouttheinterconnectivityofalllife,”Schenkenbergsays.“Her work reflectsthisbeautifulmetaphorofhowseeminglyopposingpartscan cometogether.Ihopepeoplefindbeautyandpoetryinher workthat inspiresthem.”

“Peopleputupnets, fences and railingstodelineateand

ThePulitzerArts Foundation, 3716 Washington Ave., St.Louis,pulitzerarts.org/art/delcy-morelos

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The Fabulous FoxTheatre

By Emily Standlee

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InSt. Louis,it’spracticallya riteofpassagetoseeamusical performance, touringtheatershow orstandup comedy routineatThe Fabulous FoxTheatre. It’sno wonder The Fox hashostedthelikesof ChuckBerry,beenthefinalstop fortheThird National Tourof Les Misérables,andappearedinthefilm “Escape from New York.”Seeinga showmeans completelyimmersing yourselfinthegilded worldofshowbusiness, fromtheglowinglights ofGrandCenter–hometomanyofSt. Louis’historictheaters–to thethrilloffinding yourseatamongallthe redand goldaccents furnishingthebuilding’sinterior.

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By Emily Standlee

OutinscenicWildwood,R&R RanchMiniatureHorseSanctuary ownerStacy Rolfe–alongwithher husbandDavid,daughterBelleanda hardworkingteam–is committedto educatingthepublicontheproper careandtreatmentofminiature horses.Theseanimalsareoften neglectedbecauseoftheirsize andnovelty;withthatinmind,R&Ris changingtheirlivesbygiving rescuedminiaturehorsesandponiesa foreverhome. Youcanvisit thesafehaven for yourselfbyschedulingatourviathesanctuary’s website–100percentofallprivatetour fees go tocaring forthe horses,and free,publictoursare availableonceamonth.

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The DiamondBar

By Madeleine Ackerburg

Forthesecond yearina row, the timelessbeautyofTheDiamond Bar’sfinejewelryhasstolenthe heartsofLN readers.Their exquisite attentiontodetail, award-winning craftsmanshipandpersonalized designsmakefindingtheperfect diamondaflawless experience. The shop walksvisitorsthroughthe diamondselectionprocess from starttofinish,butif yourheartissetonaspecificring,TheDiamond Barspecializesinbringing yourvisiontolifewith completelyoriginal designs. Notshopping foraring? Notaproblem–TheDiamondBar’s in-store repairshopalsooffersring resizing,stone replacement, prong, claspand chain repair,estatejewelry restorationandindustryexpert watch repairs.Their expertsofferadeepunderstandingof designandcraftsmanshiptomakeapiece you’ll cherish forever.

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By Madeleine Ackerburg

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Withataglinelike“Find Your Fabulous,”itshouldbenosurprise that JAC Designs yetagainstole theheartsofLN readers. Voted thebestonlineboutiqueintheSt. Louismetro, JACDesignsoffersthe onlineshopping experienceof your dreamswiththeirjewelry, clothing, accessoriesandgifts.Onequick lookat JAC’s websiteguarantees you canfindsomething for everyoneon yourshoppinglist,since JAC hasitall:athletic clothing,Mizzou game dayattire, weddinggifts,babyaccessories,homedécorandmore. Browsethroughcategorieslikespring sweatersand swim coverups as youscore yournext favoritehandbag,orscrollthroughGreeklife accessoriesand collegeessentialstoshow your recentgraduatesome support.Whateverthecase, JACDesigns’easy-to-navigateonline boutiquetrulymakesshoppinga“fabulous” experience.

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SayhellotoThe NormalBrand, LN readers’first choice formen’s fashionintheSt. Louismetro. Don’tbe fooledbythename–The NormalBrandmightsell clothing for everyday wear,butthestore’s productsareanythingbutplain andsimple.St. LouisnativeJimmy Sansone foundedThe NormalBrand withhisbrothers,LanandConrad,withamissiontocreate versatile, durable clothinginspiredbyaMidwesternlifestyle.The family-owned businesshas certainlyaccomplishedthat feat.Sinceitsopeningdebut inSt. Louis,The NormalBrandhas expandedtoincludelocations in Nashville, KansasCity,Denverandtwomorestoreshereinthe metro:oneinKirkwood,andanotheratSt. Louis WestCountyCenter. Midwesternatheartandinlogo(abear,anodtoMissouri’sflag),the storeoffers comfortableandstylishmen’s(and women’s)attirethat makes wearingnormal clothes“somuchbetter.”

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By Madeleine Ackerburg Photo courtesy of Laurie’sShoes

Forthethird yearina row, Laurie’sShoeshasbeen chosenas the favorite footwearsupplier forLN readers.Thebelovedstorehasbeen servingtheSt. Louis community for morethan 70 yearssinceitsopening in1951andhassince expandedto include fourlocationsinthemetro area.When youstepinsideLaurie’s, you’reguaranteedtoleave with yournextpairofkicksandasmile, sinceLaurie’s extensiveselection ofnearly60,000shoesofferssomething for everyone.The familyownedandoperatedstoreprovidesthebestof functionalityand fashionin footwear,butshoppingin-storeatLaurie’sisan exceptional experienceallonits own–knowledgeablestaffmemberstrulycare aboutfindingthe“perfectfit”,whether you’reshopping forathletic shoesor yournextpairofheels. Regardlessofwhat you’relooking for, Laurie’sShoesmakesshopping for footwearaneffortless experience.

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By DanielPuma Photo courtesy of Katie’sPizza& PastaOsteria

Withthreebeautifulandunique locations, Katie’sPizzaand Pasta Osteriaisthis year’swinner for alfrescodining.Whethercatching thesightsandsoundsinBallpark Villageorenjoyingcafélightsand foliageunderthenightsky, Katie’s offersimpeccableserviceanda fabulousatmospheretoenjoy fresh-madepizzaandpasta,small plateappetizersandmassivesalads. BallparkVillageoffersunique entréesnotseenatotherlocations, reimaginingItalian classicsunder acreativelens.Equallyphilanthropicanddelicious, Katie’sGiveback Tuesdayprogramhas raisedmorethan$400,000 forlocalnonprofits.

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By DanielPuma Photo courtesy of Kaldi’s Coffee

Sinceitsinauguralcaféopening in1994inDemun, Kaldi’shas growntoinclude12St. Louis region cafésanda roastery,onecaféin Columbia,Missouri,and fourcafés inAtlanta.This regionalpowerhouse ofperfectpercolationcraftsmore than20different coffeeblends complementedbydelectablemenu offerings ranging fromquickbites to fulllunches.Each Kaldi’slocation boastsasignatureaestheticand distinctatmospheretosuit your coffeeneeds,whether you’relooking foragrab-and-gojointoranintimate, relaxedsetting. Forthose inclinedtostayhome, Kaldi’sbringsthe coffeeto youwithonline subscriptionsthatcanbedeliveredstraightto your frontdoor.

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FOOD&BEVERAGE > CASUALDINING Farotto’s Pasta&Pizzeria

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Pasta&Pizzeria Locatedintheheartof Rock Hill, Farotto’s Pasta&Pizzeriahasbeen servingupItalian foodtoSt. Louis familiessince1956.This family-run restauranttreatseachguestlike familywithits exceptionaland personableservice. Combinedwith animmaculateattentiontodetail, avisitto Farotto’sisa recipe for anincredibledining experience. Indulgeinpasta classicslikeSeafood Pappardelleand Pasta Farottoor exploretheirSt. Louis-stylepizzamenu,which featuresa variety oftoppingstosatiate everypalate.Overthe years, Farotto’shas expandeditsmainbuildingtooffermultipledining roomsandpatios, whichprovidediverseambianceoptions foranydiningoccasion.

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UrbanChestnutBrewing Company

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Withtwo uniquespots, Urban ChestnutBrewingCompany can accommodatejustaboutanyone lookingtograb a beer. The Midtownlocationboasts a beautiful biergartenbespeckledwithstrung café lightsand foodbroughtby Niche FoodGroup’sBrassBurger. TheGrove bierhalllocationis outfittedwithopenspace, picnicstyletablesand a bar counter perfect for enjoying a varietyof European-styledishesandpizza. UrbanChestnutBrewingCompany brings a “new worldmeetsold world”brewingstylethat explores modern,Americancraftbeers,traditionalEuropeanbrews andsmall batchesofBavarianbrewed styles.

FOOD&BEVERAGE > SWEETTREATS Nathaniel ReidBakery

By DanielPuma

Croissants. KouignAmann. Orange Moelleux.Macarons. Jams, chocolatesand confections. One-of-a-kindpastries.These are just a smallsamplingofthe incredibleofferingsat Nathaniel ReidBakery –a bastionofpastry artistryhousedin a charming Kirkwoodlocation.Chef-owner Nathaniel Reidearned a Grand DiplomainCulinaryand Pastry Arts from Le CordonBleuin Paris. Fromthere, hedirectedtoppastry kitchensaroundthe worldsuch asJoël l RobuchoninLas Vegas andtheSt. RegishotelinDana Point,California.Visit for the awardwinning sweettreatsbutstick around for thesavoryoptionslike the prosciuttosandwich and four-cheesequiche

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FOOD&BEVERAGE > UPSCALEDINING Olive+ Oak

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“We cook fromourheartsand never forgetwho we are cooking for. YOU,”theOlive+Oak website declares.That commitmentechoes throughout everyaspectofOlive +Oak’sdining experience, where a genuinepassion for cookingis evidentineachdish.The restaurant isbrightandlivelywithlarge windows,popsof color from foliageandart,andabar clad insubway tileinvitinggueststo imbibeinacrafted cocktailormocktail.Themenu changesto reflect thehighestqualityof availableingredientsthroughouttheseason, butsomemainstays includebluecrabgratin, oysterswitha varietyof preparationsand charredoctopus.

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The Emporium St. Louis

By Ashley Klein

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TheEmporiumisacan’t-miss inmore ways thanone. Notonly isits collectionoffineantiques, gardendécor, chandeliers, furniture andartworkunparalleled,butalso itshot-pink exteriormakesthe shopliterallyimpossibletomiss whenpassingby.Theaesthetics ofVictorianEuropeappear throughoutthemarketplace, with othervintageinfluences rounding outtheselection.Theshopoffers refurbishmentandcustomlacqueringonvintage furnitureina selectionof16timeless colors,includingairyblues,soothingpastels and eventangerineorange forabrightpop.

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TwoLadies& A Bucket

By Ashley Klein Photo courtesy of TwoLadies& A Bucket

Forthree yearsrunning,Two Ladies&ABuckethastakenthetop spot forhome cleaningservicesin theSt. Louismetro. The womenownedbusinessofferseco-friendly cleaningservicesatwhatever frequency youneed–onaonetime,seasonalor recurringbasis. Standard cleaningincludesdusting, vacuuming,wipingandscrubbing, withtop-to-bottomdeep cleaning also available fortoughjobsor movinginorout.

TwoLadiesoffersaninstantonlineestimateandguarantees100% satisfaction,orthey’ll comebackandmakethingsrightwithin48 hours.One reviewerwrites:“We couldn’tbehappier.Greatcustomer service fromthe company, andour cleaner,Aimee,is wonderful.Inow have timeto workonotherhomeorganizationprojects!”

TwoLadies&A Bucket, 11141 S. Towne Square, Suite C, St.Louis, 314-229-1736, twoandabucket.com

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HOME > HOMEREMODEL KBUILDDesign

By Ashley Klein

Home remodelingisalittlelike plasticsurgery: Formmust come intandemwith function.KBUILD Designistheplaceto go when you needbeautiful resultsthat continue toserve youin your everydaylife.

KBUILD’steamofdesigners,project managersandcarpenterscan remodela roomoranentirehouse, allaccordingto yourspecificationsandbudget.Theshowroomoffers an extensiveselectionofhardwood,tiles,cabinetsandmoreso you cancreateaspacethatisentirely yours.KBUILD’s ownstaffdoesitall –includingcarpentry,electrical,paintworkandmore. Plus,open-book billingensures confidence you’ll geta fairprice everytime.

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Carol House Furniture

By Ashley Klein Photo courtesy of Carol House Furniture

If youhaven’talreadymadeatrip toCarolHouse Furniture forquality home furnishings, you’velikely spottedthemonaTV commercial orbillboardaroundtown.Carol Houseoffersasuperstoreselection withaboutiquesensibility–plus the“Guaranteed LowestPricein theCountry” foritswidearray ofhome furnishingsin50name brands.Boastinga collectiveseven acresofshowroomspaceacrosstwo storelocations,onein Valley ParkandoneinMarylandHeights,Carol Houseoffersthousandsofpiecesto furnishany roomofthehousein a varietyofdesignstylesandata varietyofpricepoints.

CarolHouse Furniture, multiplelocations,carolhouse.com

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HOME > INTERIORDESIGN MKSDesigns

By Ashley Klein Photo courtesy of MKSDesigns

MKSDesigns ownerMaggie Jewellissomethingofadesign chameleon–herportfolioincludes both residentialand commercial projectsin everything from clean, contemporaryaestheticstoantiqueinspiredspacesoutfittedwith botanicalpatternsand Persian-style rugs.Onething remains consistent, though:notwodesignsarealike. Atrue wallpaperaficionado,MKS roomsarealwaysfullof color andlife. Sowhatever yourdreamhomelookslike–bold,modern, whimsical, relaxing–it’ssafetosayMKScanmakeithappen.

MKS Designs,instagram.com/mksdesigns

KBUILD Design, 4015 N.St. Peter’s Parkway, St. Peters, 636-362-2015, kbuildit.com

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HOME > LANDSCAPEDESIGN FrisellaLandscapeGroup

By Ashley Klein

Anoffshootofthebeloved Frisella Nursery garden center, FrisellaLandscapeGrouppromises anentirelycustomlandscapeor hardscapedesignthattransforms youroutdoorspacesintothe perfectplaceto relaxandentertain. Frisellaoffersthe expertiseofboth theirskilledcraftsmenas wellas their experiencedhorticulturists toensure your yard stays lushand thriving–maintenanceservicesincludeturfandlandscapecare, estate gardening,andirrigationservices.Theydon’tshy awayfrom biggerprojectseither– Frisellacaninstall retaining walls,patios, walkways, water features,outdoorkitchensandlivingspaces,firepits andfireplacesandmore.

FrisellaLandscapeGroup,2214 S. Big Bend Blvd., RichmondHeights, 636 -798-2555,frisellalandscapegroup.com

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SENIORS > ASSISTEDLIVING McKnightPlaceAssistedLiving

By Connie Mitchell

Assistedlivingisnothingto fear atMcKnightPlace. Here, seniors seekingsupportfindthemselves immersedina communitythat prioritizessocial connectionsandenjoyableactivities–ensuringa lifestylethatupholdsbothdignityandpleasure. AhomeatMcKnight PlaceAssistedLivingprovides residentswiththesupporttheydeserve, includingqualitydining;personalcareassistance;adiverse rangeof interestgroupsandactivities;housekeeping;andlaundryservices, culminatinginasafe, engaginglifestyle.Thelevelsofassistance providedaretailoredtomeet residents’specificneeds, ranging from intensivehands-onmedicalcaretoessentialsupportwithdailyliving challenges. Residents remainactiveandindependentwhilestill receivingthequalitycaretheyneed–allowing familymembersto relaxknowingtheirlovedonesarein goodhands.McKnightPlace’s respectful,person-centeredapproachguaranteesthehighestpossible qualityoflifeatanall-inclusivefixed ratewithnosurprises.

McKnightPlace AssistedLiving,3McKnightPlace, St.Louis, 314-789-8438, mcknightplace.com/assisted-living

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Thankyouforvotingus For49years, the great people of St. Louis have been trusting West Oak to clean, press, preserve and takeexpert careofall their favorite things. As afamily business, West Oak is the premier place forall cleaning and preservation needs! FREEPickup &Delivery

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FriendshipVillageAssistedLiving and Memory Care

By Connie Mitchell

Withtwobeautifulcampuses, FriendshipVillageoffersthehighest qualitymemorycareina welcoming settingthatpromotesdignity, engagementandsafety.Boththe

ChesterfieldandSunsetHillslocationsearned goldcredentials from theCenter forApplied Research inDementia,andstaffare certified MontessoriDementiaCareProfessionals.TheMontessoriapproach, commonlyassociatedwitheducation,ensuresindividualizedcare andhands-onlearningopportunities. Residentsareencouragedto converseandbuild relationshipsastheyenjoydailyactivities.Private suitesare furnishedwith residents’belongings,bringingthema senseof familiarityandsecurity.Safetyisatoppriorityand evident indetailssuchasnaturalandindoorlightingtoassistwith changing visionneeds,emergencypull cordsandgrabbarsineachapartment andasecureoutdoor courtyardwhere residentscanenjoynature.

Friendship Village SeniorLivingCommunities,multiplelocations, friendshipvillagestl.com

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SENIORS > INDEPENDENTLIVING FriendshipVillage

IndependentLiving

By Connie Mitchell

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Formorethan40 years, FriendshipVillagehassetthe standard forseniorservicesby focusingon residents’spiritual, emotionalandphysical well-being.Thenonprofit communityboasts arichhistory,and FriendshipVillageoffersinnovativeprogramming thatsupportsindependenceandhealthyaging forseniors’active lifestyles. Residentsat FriendshipVillage’stwocampusescanopt for LifeCare, providingthesecurityofguaranteedhealthcare forlife without relocation. To furthersupport residents’independence, the dedicatedstaffprovidesahostof wellnessprogramsandtechnologies insurroundingsthatwereexpandedandupdatedin2021withstateof-the-artdesignandamenities.TheChesterfieldcampusboastsanew aquaticsarea,gym, clubhouse,creativeartsstudioandamodern250seatauditorium;inSunsetHills, residentsenjoy52acresoflandscaped propertywithvillasandapartmentsofferingmaintenance-freeliving.

Friendship Village SeniorLivingCommunities,multiplelocations, friendshipvillagestl.com

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SENIORS > SKILLEDNURSING FriendshipVillage Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

By Connie Mitchell

Photo courtesy ofFr iendshipVillage Skilled Nursingand Rehabilitation

Seniorsneedingshort-termor long-termskillednursingcare canfind a fullarray ofservices at FriendshipVillage, where licensedMedicare orMedicaid-certifiedstaffprovidearound-theclock care. The facilitieslocatedinChesterfieldandSunsetHillsare

INTERACT(Interventionsto Reduce AcuteCare Transfers)Centers ofExcellence, a qualityimprovementdesignationthat recognizes a needto reduce unnecessaryhospital readmissions.Care providers engage with residentsinstate-of-the-art,purpose-built facilities, expandedandupdatedin2020.BothChesterfieldandSunsetHills campuses featurea complete rehabilitation clinicandtherapy gym, central courtyard,activitykitchen,beautysalonand chapel. Privateandsemi-private roomsprovide a safe, spacious,home-like environment for ongoingcare.

Friendship Village SeniorLivingCommunities,multiplelocations, friendshipvillagestl.com

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SERVICES > DRYCLEANERS West OakCleaners

By Drew Gieseke Photo courtesy of West OakCleaners

For more than fourdecades, WestOakCleanershasoffered dry cleaningservicestopeoplein St. Louis.Its exceptionalofferings covera widearray ofneeds, from dressshirtsandbedspreadsto alterationsand repairs. Not to mentionthat WestOakis wellknown for its weddingand formal gownpreservationthat removes stainsandspillsandprotects dresses from yellowing.

Plus,with fourlocationsinthe region(includingtwo in Chesterfield,oneinGrover andanotherjustoutsideofCreve Coeur), localshave plentyofoptionsto choose fromwhen workingwith WestOak.

West Oak Cleaners,multiplelocations, 314-567-4180,westoakcleaners.com

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“The physiciansand staff at ParkcrestPlastic Surgeryand TheAestheticsCenterwanttothankour dedicatedpatients forcontinuing to give us this honor.”

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Cosmeticsurgery cantransformyour appearance anddrasticallyimprove your qualityoflife.At ParkcrestPlasticSurgery, wearecommitted to providingourpatients withsafe,effectivesurgicalandnon-surgical optionsthatdeliver excellent results.

Morethanjust afeel-goodspa,the Aesthetic Centerat ParkcrestPlastic Surgerybrings amedicalperspectiveto skin care andtreatments.

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SERVICES > REAL ESTATE AGENCY

BSG Realty

By Drew Gieseke Photo by OneElevenBranding, courtesy of BSG Realty

BasedinSt.Charles,BSG Realtyis a full-service realestateagencythat worksdiligentlytohelpbuyersfind theirdreamhomes.

TheteamatBSG Realty combines decadesof experiencewith reliability, commitmentanda deepunderstandingofthe region –includingwhat’strendingand drivingthemarket.

Customerslookingtobuyorsell can getstartedbyfillingouta complimentarypersonalizedmarket analysisdesignedtohelpthemstayontopofhome valuesintheir desiredareas.BSGalsohelpsbuyersidentifyappropriatebudgets, reviewpossiblemortgagepaymentsandcalculatethe worthoftheir currenthome.

BSG Realty, 1060Country Club Road,Suite103, St.Charles, 636-352-0888,bsgrealty.com

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SERVICES > WEALTHADVISOR Edward Jones

By Drew Gieseke

EdwardJonesisoneofthemost trustednamesinthefinancial servicesindustry for good reason. HeadquarteredinSt. Louis,the companyoffers everything from financialplanningandbrokerage accountstoinvestmentportfolio managementandmore, all deliveredwithanunparalleled customer experience.

EdwardJones’ wealthstrategies serviceshelpinvestorsbuild wealth their waybyprovidingseveral differentlevelsofsupport, frommorehands-onmanagementto a delegatedapproach.It’s good foremployees,too.In2023, Fortune namedthebusinesstoitslistof“100BestCompaniesto Work For,” furthersolidifyingitasoneofthemostnotable companiesinSt. Louis.

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Edward Jones, 12555Manchester Road,St.Louis, 314-515-2000,edwardjones.com

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SERVICES > FLORIST Bloomin’Buckets

By Drew Gieseke Photo by Lauren MucklerPhotography, courtesy of Bloomin’Buckets

Bloomin’Bucketsissomuchmore thanaflorist.Sincethe2000s,this localbusiness–whichhasbeen recognizedasatopnationalflorist byMarthaStewart Weddingsand TheKnot–hasinfused countless weddings, eventsandotherspecial occasionswithbeautyand color. Regardlessofthesize, scopeor scenery,thesefloralscreatean unforgettablebackdrop for yourmost cherishedmoments. No two eventsarealike, sotheteamatBloomin’Buckets works directlywith eventplannersandhoststocustom-designfloral arrangementsforweddingsandspecialevents.Theresultisa trulyone-of-a-kinddisplaythatperfectlymatchestheoccasion. Additionally,thefloristoffersprivate workshops forparticipantsto learnthetricksofthetrade.

Bloomin’ Buckets, 9840Manchester Road,St.Louis, 314-961-4040,bloominbuckets.com

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WEDDINGS > FORMALWEAR Savvi Formalwear

By Alecia Humphreys Photo courtesy of Savvi Formalwear

It’stimetosuitup–andLN readersagreeSavvi Formalwear isthepremierproviderofmen’s formalwearwhenit comes to weddings.Whether you’re searching forasophisticatedsuit, atastefultuxedooroutstanding occasionwear,Savvi Formalwear hasan extensiveselectionto cover yourstylingneeds.Plus, Savvi’swidearray ofaccessories –including vests,ties,cummerbunds, button coversandpocketsquares–promiseaone-stopshop for everything fashion.

Anddon’t forgetabouttheringbearer!Thankfully,Savvi Formalwearhasringbearersizinginmorethan30ofitstuxedosand suits,ensuring eventhesmallestmembersof your weddingpartylook dashingon yourbigday.

Savvi Formalwear,multiplelocations,savviformalwear.com

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WEDDINGS > WEDDINGPLANNER

Catering St. Louis Events

By Alecia Humphreys

Photo by JerryHillPhotography, courtesy of Catering St Louis Events

Foundedin1980,Catering St. LouisEventsisonamission tocreatemagic foralloflife’sbig moments.Ownedandoperated byMarkErker–a chefwithmore than35 yearsof experienceinparty planning–CateringSt. LouisEvents enrichesalloflife’s celebrationsnot onlywith wonderful food,butalso impeccableservice.

Whether youarehopingtohave anintimate celebrationorneedlargeraccommodations,Catering St. LouisEventscanhelp youfindthebestfit for your wedding venue andcreate exquisiteculinarycreations for everyonetoenjoy.

CateringSt.Louis Events, 2141 59th St.,St.Louis, 314-961-7588, cateringstlouis.com

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WEDDINGS > WEDDINGDRESSES

The Ultimate Bride

By Alecia Humphreys

Whether you’reinsearch ofa weddingdressdrippingwithdetail, adornedwithlaceorsomething elegantandsimple,TheUltimate Brideisguaranteedtohave thedress of yourdreams.

Withmorethan1,000dresses availableinits8,000square-foot full-servicebridalsalon,it’sno surpriseTheUltimateBridehas becomethepremier couturebridal saloninSt. Louis formultiple yearsina row. Choose fromdesignerslikeFioreCouture, Mikaella by PalomaBlancaandStella York,tonamea few. Plus,once you’ve scored yourdreamdress,don’thesitatetoletThe UltimateBride’s dedicatedteamof consultantsaid yourbridalparty(andflowergirl) infindingtheirdressestoo.

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The UltimateBride, 1115 S. Big Bend Blvd.,St.Louis, 314-961-9997, theultimatebride.com

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WEDDINGS > WEDDINGVENUE

The Noble

By Alecia Humphreys

Whatonce wasSouthSide NationalBankisnowThe Noble: a ravishingly restored wedding venuethatissureto wow on your weddingday.

Stepinsideand you’llbein awe of itsastoundingaesthetic(knownas GrecoDeco, astylethat combines ArtDecowithtraditionalGreekand Romanarchitecturalelements). Fromamplenaturallighting, vaulted ceilings,historicelements(liketheoriginalbank vaultsthatactas abeautifulbackdrop for celebrations),bridalsuites,agroom room, ampleparkingandsomuchmore, it’snosurpriseThe Noble was votedbest wedding venueinSt. Louis.

WELLNESS > COSMETICSURGERY

ParkcrestPlasticSurgery

By Drew Gieseke Photo courtesy of ParkcrestPlasticSurgery

ParkcrestPlasticSurgeryisa well-lovedpracticehelmedby Drs. PatriciaMcGuireandDavid Caplinthatprovides cosmeticand reconstructivesurgerytopatientsin theSt. Louisarea.

LocatedrightoffInterstate270 nearCreve Coeur,theteamof board-certifiedplasticsurgeons at Parkcrestoffersbothsurgical andnon-surgicalsolutions foradedicatedbaseofcustomerswho’ve beenwiththefirm for years. Popularproceduresincludebrow lifts, facelifts,tummytucks,breastaugmentationsandmore.

The Noble,3611 S. Grand Blvd.,St.Louis, 314-455-7111, thenoblestl.com

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WELLNESS > FITNESS

TheFitness Edge

By Drew Gieseke

Photo courtesy of TheFitness Edge

BasedinCreve Coeur,TheFitness Edgeisastate-of-the-artgymthat offerspersonaltrainingservices forpeoplelookingtomeetand maintaintheirphysical goals.

Signuptostartapersonaltraining program,including everything from strength,balanceandflexibility programstooptions for youthand seniorstrengthandfitnessplus pre-andpost-nataloptions.Fitness trainersare certified expertswho offerinstructionandmotivationthathelpparticipantsstaysafeand buildstrengthduringtheir workoutsessions.

Plus,thefitness centeris clean,spacious, comfortableandinviting, meaningbothnewbiesandseasonedproswill feel welcomeduring their workout.

The Fitness Edge,10571OldOliveStreet Road,CreveCoeur, 314-993-3343,fitnessedge-stl.com

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Likewise, Parkcrestprovidesnon-surgicalsolutionssuchasskin tightening,lasertreatmentsandmicroblading.The clinicalsooffers gender-affirmingsurgery fortransgenderpatientsand follows the guidelinesestablishedbythe WorldProfessionalAssociation for TransgenderHealth.

ParkcrestPlasticSurgery,845N. New BallasCourt,Suite300,St.Louis, 314-485-4965, parkcrestplasticsurgery.com

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WELLNESS > DENTIST Chesterfield Family Dentistry

By Drew Gieseke

Patientsofallageslove Chesterfield FamilyDentistry. Butwhattrulymakesthispractice standout?

It’snotjustthestate-of-theartdentalcaretechnologythat’s available,thoughthisis certainly popularamongpatients–it’salso theteam.HelmedbyDr.JonSilva–whose fatherpracticedasadentist in WestCounty formorethan40 years–Chesterfield FamilyDentistry hasservedthe regionwithquality, friendlycare foradecade.

Here, patientsschedule everything fromtypicaldental checkups tomore complicatedserviceslikeimplants,gumtreatments,bridges, crowns, rootcanalsand evensleepapneatreatments.Also availableare oralcancerscreenings,orthodontics,whiteningsolutionsandmore.

Chesterfield Family Dentistry, 13463Olive Blvd.,Chesterfield, 314-208-2684,chesterfieldfamilydentistry.com

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WELLNESS > ORTHODONTIST Otto Orthodontics

By Drew Gieseke

Photo by Emily LucarzPhotography, courtesy of Otto Orthodontics

Women-ownedand-operated byDr.Genevieve Otto,Otto Orthodonticsisastandout facility thatoffersawide rangeofteethstraighteningservices forteens, adultsandseniors.

It’sthelittledetailsthatstand outatOttoOrthodontics.Ultraplushtreatment chairs comewith memory foamtomakeprocedures more comfortable,andpatientsalso receiveneckcushionsduring checkups.When youfinally get your bracestakenoff, youcan celebratebyvisitingthe“BracesOffBar”to enjoyawideselectionofcandiesbest consumedbrace-free.

WELLNESS > PREVENTATIVEHEALTHCARE St. Louis Women’s HealthcareGroup

By Drew Gieseke >Photo by Getty Images

St. Louis Women’sHealthcare Groupisamedicalproviderthat offerspreventive, diagnosticand therapeuticservicestogirlsand womenthroughouttheirlives.

BasedinChesterfieldjustoff ofInterstate64andHighway340, theindependentphysiciangroup ismadeupof expertdoctors withdecadesof experiencein gynecology,infertility,bonehealth, geneticcancerriskassessments andothertreatments. Patientslove the clinic foritscare, attentionto detailandbedsidemanner,makingitamust foranyonelookingto finda reliableandtrustednewhome fortheircare.

OpenMondaythrough Friday, OttoOrthodonticshas fourdifferent clinicsthroughouttheSt. Louismetro, includinglocationsinDes Peres, Fenton,St. Petersand Wentzville.

Otto Orthodontics,multiplelocations, ottoortho.com

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WELLNESS > SPA FacesSTL

By Drew Gieseke >Photo

courtesy of FacesSTL FacesSTListhemedspaLN readerstrust forhighquality, customized cosmeticprocedures likeneurotoxins, facials,dermal fillersandBotox.

Initiallytreatingcustomers from the comfortoftheir ownhomes, thebusinesslaunchedaphysical locationinlate2023but keptits low-pressure, low-stressapproach that focusesoneducatingcustomersaboutthedifferent available services.This combinationproducesa relaxedenvironmentthat ensures everyone feels welcome.

Open8a.m.to8 p.m. everyday exceptSunday, prospective Faces STLcustomerscanmake reservationsbyvisitingthe websiteor callingahead.

Faces STL, 9733 Clayton Road,St.Louis, 314-788-6387, facesstl.com

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Appointmentsare availableMondaythrough Friday from8a.m.to either3:30,4:30or5:30 p.m.dependingontheday.

St.Louis Women’s HealthcareGroup,16216 Baxter Road,Suite100, Chesterfield,636-449-4700,stlobgyn.com

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WELLNESS > SALON The StylistSalon

By Drew Gieseke >Photo by MaggieSchanz

Thebeautyprofessionalsat TheStylistSalonarededicatedto bringingoutthebestintheir clients. Whether youneeda routinetrim oratotal refresh,theteam works closelywith clientstolandonalook and colorthat works forthem.It’s thistrustandcarethat’spropelled thestudio forward for years–and keptcustomers comingbackno mattertheoccasion.

TheBallwinstudiousesthreemainbrandsintheirprocess:Pureology, KeratinandOlaplex.OtheroptionsincludeMoroccanoil,Bamboo byAlterna,DevaCurl, RuskandCatwalkbyTIGI.Visitthe websiteto scheduleanappointmentwithoneoftheirmanyskilledstylists.

TheStylist Salon, 15529Manchester Road, Ballwin, thestylistsalon.com

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At ourresort-style retirement communities, we’refocusedonsupportinglifestylesfilled withspiritualgrowth,security, connection,and adventure. Alllevelsof care areavailableallon onecampus,so residentscan stay inthesame familiar communityif needschange overtime.

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Guestsof UCPHeartland’s 70 YearsofServiceGala celebratedin1950s-styleattireattheHiltonSt. Louis FrontenacinearlyMarch.They were treated toa cocktailhourwithhorsd’oeuvresanddrinks,a silentauction,aphotoboothandliveentertainment.

Aftermovingintothemainballroom,attendees were welcomedby DebbieMonterrey,emcee forthe evening,as wellas UCPHeartlandPresidentandCEO ClintBolser and co-chairs JenniferBierling and JeffEichholz.Afterdinner, BillSiedhoff waspresentedwiththeHeartoftheCommunity award. Jasonand Tarryn Troutman auctioneeredthelive auctionand raffles.

For 70 years, UCPHeartlandhasbeenservingtheSt. Louis metroand centralMissouriareastoprovideservices for childrenandadultswithdifferingabilitiessotheycan excel intheirdailylives.

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The UCP Heartland Gala isa wonderful event that includes celebration, recognition and theopportunity to invest in a mission of impact. This year’s 70 Years of Service themeisnotonlya reminder of how far theorganization has come, but also thepositive impact and contribution on people with differing abilities in our community. We are grateful for our community’s compassion and their support in the past, present and future.

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Makerof Metaphors

By Andrea Smith >PhotosbyWil Dr iscollPhotography

ARTISTHUGHHAYDENREIMAGINES EVERYDAY OBJECTS TO PROVIDEA UNIQUEPERSPECTIVEONAMERICAN CULTUREANDASSIMILATION.

Fromnow throughMay12,LaumeierSculptureParkpresents “American Vernacular,” anewexhibitionbyHughHayden.

OrganizedbydeCordova SculptureParkandMuseum in consultationwithLaumeier,the exhibition –makingits debutatLaumeierbeforeother U.S. venues –marksHayden’s inauguralMidwestsolopresentation.

Hayden’spieces consistof woodandothernatural materialsthatallowhimto reconstruct familiarobjects,likeabasketball hooporpicketfence, and examineAmericanculturalissues. Accordingto apress release,HaydenillustratestheAmericandreamthrough various mediums,“whetherit’s atablethat’shardtositator athornyschooldesk. It’s adreamthatisseductivebutdifficulttoinhabit.”

Inspiration comes fromtheartist’s ownexperiencesas aBlack, gay Americangrowingupin Texas,accordingtothe release.Hayden wasborn inDallasin1983andnowlivesand worksin NewYorkCity.

Heearned abachelor’sdegreeinarchitecturefromCornell University and aMasterofFineArtsdegree fromColumbia University,andhis decadeofarchitecturaltrainingand workinfluenceshisarttoday. Hayden’ssolo exhibitionshave appearedin NewYork’sMadisonSquare ParkConservancy, WhiteColumnsart galleryandLissonGallery;in New Jersey’sPrinceton UniversityArtMuseum;andinternationallyinBrussels, Belgium’sClearing gallery

Hayden’s workoftenintegrateselements from folkandfine artto reimagineordinaryspacesandobjects.“Manyworksshow Hayden’sembraceoftheSurrealistapproachofcombiningmaterials that wouldnotordinarilybemergedtocreateunexpectedor even jarringsights,suchascovering acaporhandbagintreebarkor weaving abasketballhoopoutofhair,” thepress releasedetails.

Thepress release further explainsthattheuseoftreebarkon someofthepiecesdemonstrateshowindividualsmightemploy accessoriestoassimilatewiththeirsurroundings.“Weusethese differentobjectstosortofblendintosocietyandanysocioeconomic class,”Haydenelaborates.

The exhibitionalso featuresHayden’smelting-potseriesofcastironand copperskilletsthatareremadeandcastwithAfricanmasks. “They’remyexplorationoftheideaofthe UnitedStatesas amelting potthatissortofbuiltontheseAfricanorigins,”Haydendescribesin avideo.“Thinkofalltheingredientsasallthedifferentpeoplewho have madeupAmerica fromdifferentbackgrounds,buttheactualpot –thisthingthatenabledittohappen –isbuiltonAfricanorigins.”

Aheadofthespring exhibition,Haydenselected awoodedarea onLaumeier’sproperty fortheinstallationof“Brier Patch,”awork madeupof16 woodenschoolhouseseatsand conjoineddeskswith treebranchesprotruding from aclassroomsetting.TheMadison

SquareParkConservancycommissionedthepieceanddisplayeda largerversionwith100desksin2022.

“InHughHayden’sproject,the overgrown configurationof branches overwhelmsandencumberstheplacidityofseatsof childhoodlearning,”BrookeKaminRapaport,deputydirector, andMartin Friedman, chiefcuratorofMadisonSquarePark Conservancy, saidin astatement.“Haydenimbueseachofhis workswithintensemeaningthat,whenpeeledback, revealslived experiencesabout rooted systemsinour countryandthe world.”

LaumeiercuratorDana Turkovicsays the exhibitioninSt. Louis is“theperfectintroductionto[Hayden’s]thought-provokingand exquisitesculpture. Boththeindoor exhibitionandhisoutdoor installation‘Brier Patch’callattentiontohisuniquejuxtaposition ofnatureandaspectsofinclusionandbelonging.Manyofthe sculpturesinthe exhibitionintertwine faith, fairytalesandathletics, utilizingnaturalmaterialswithpowerful resonance.”

ForHayden,it’sanotheropportunityto challengeviewers’ preconceivednotionsoftheAmericandreamandthe world aroundthem.

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Nurturingnativeplantsisthenameofthe game for theMissouriPrairie Foundation. Learnhowwiththese twoonlinemasterclasses –Gardeningwith NativeVines onApril10and ReplacingInvasivesin Woodlandson April24.Visitgrownative.org tolearnmore.

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If you’relookingtogrowyour ownfood,Seed St. Louisis agreatplacetostart.Theorganizationhasa numberof classes recordedandpostedonits YouTube channel(youtube.com/@SeedStLouis),includingSpring CropsandPlanning YourGrowingSpace–agreat resource forkickingofftheseason.

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BeginninginApril,St. LouisMasterGardenerswill offer classesatthe UniversityofMissouriExtension inOverland,withtopicsincludingpruning, woody ornamentals,pestanddisease control,herbs, roses andmore. ClassinformationwillbepostedontheMaster Gardeners’Instagramaccount(@stlmastergardener) and Facebookpage(facebook.com/stlmastergardeners).

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What’s ina name?

By EmilyStandlee

INHONOROF ST.PATRICK’S DAY,

HERE’SHOW

DOGTOWNMAY HAVEGOTTENITS UNIQUEMONIKER.

OneofthebestpartsoflivinginSt. Louisis theculturalimpactdiverse communities have made –and continuetomake–onthe metroarea.Inthelate19thcentury,TheHill sawaninfluxofNorthernItalians,African AmericansandGermanswhoshapedthe neighborhood’srichhistory.Soulard,named afterAntoineSoulard, aFrenchRevolutionrefugeewhoarrived inSt.Louisin1794,furtheraddstothisculturalmosaic.Going evenfurtherback,thelandsthat would eventuallybecome St. Louis were first inhabitedby variousindigenousgroups, includingtheKickapootribeandtheOsagepeople.Withouta doubt,St.Louis’present-day neighborhoodsbeartheinfluences ofthese variedperspectivesanduniquehistories.AndDogtown–theneighborhoodbordering Forest ParktothesouthandTheHill tothesouthwest –isnodifferent.

If youknowsomeonewholivesinClayton-Tamm, Franz Park, Hi-Pointe,Cheltenhamor evenpartofEllendale,theytechnically liveinDogtown,whichhaslongbeenknownastheIrishpart ofSt. Louis. Every yearonSt. Patrick’sDay, paradestake place DowntownandinDogtown,whereDogtown UnitedandtheAncient OrderofHibernians,anIrishCatholic fraternalorganization,invite St. Louisansto celebratethearea’senergeticspirit.

Dogtownbeganas asmallmining communityinthemid1800s. AccordingtoanarticlebyBobCorbett, webmaster for theDogtownHistoricalSociety’shomepage, theoriginsof Dogtown’snamearehardertoidentify.“Severaltheoriesofhow theareain St. Louisknownas‘Dogtown’ receiveditsnamehave floatedaround forgenerations,”Corbettwrites.Onetheoryis simple:ThereweremanydogslivinginDogtown,thustheapt title.“Anothertheory concludedthatsquatters were evicted from

Photo by JeanDoherty Stark, courtesyofDogtownHistoricalSociety

whatbecame Forest Parkand forcedintoDogtownin1876 tomake room forpark construction,”Corbettposits.“Thesesquatters were amongthepoorIrishofthe1800sand were thoughttohave been ‘workinglikeadog’orslanderedas‘thosepoordogs.’”However, these folksmayhave notbeensquattersatall –onthe contrary, theyweremostlikelyIrish coaland clay miners.

Inhis research,Corbetttalkedto TomHallerandMikeGittins, twodistant cousinswithhistoricaland familial connectionsto theDogtownneighborhoodanditsearly residents. According tothesamearticleontheDHS website,HallerandGittins speculatedthattheIrishminers weren’tpartofanylarge-scale miningoperation –atleastnotatfirst.“Individualminerssimply starteddiggingsmallholesinthegroundwithnothingmorethan shovelsandtheirshoulders,andtheyliterallydraggedthe coal outofthegroundtothesurface,”GittinstoldCorbettandHaller.

“Thisactivityleftlittleholes everywhere, whichlooked alotlike thetypesofholesthat adog woulddig.”Sureenough,Corbett reports,whenthe cousinstyped“doghole”intotheDictionary ofMining,Mineralsand Related Terms,thedefinitiontheyfound explainedthetermas asmallopening fromoneplaceinacoal minetoanother.“Themakeshiftshacksandtentsnearthemine theminerscalledhome were naturallycalledDogtowns,”DHS presidentJohnCorbettadds. Perhapstheproofisn’tinthepups afterall.

Inanycase,asyou’recelebratingSt. Patrick’sDaythis weekendwithparades, cornedbeefandcabbage, shamrocksand (potentially)JamesonIrishWhiskey,glancearoundatthestreets ofDogtownandimaginehundredsoflittleholesbeneaththem. Whether we’llhavefurther evidenceofthesedogholes’ existence remainstobeseen,butonething’s forsure:St. Louis was,and remains,onehard-working,luckycity.

ST.PATRICK’S DAY EVENTSAROUND ST.LOUIS

2024Downtown

St.Patrick’sDay Parade

Saturday, March16

Startsatnoon

Beginsat20th andMarketstreets

Formoreinformation,visit irishparade.org/the-parade.

ShamROCKtheGrove!

Saturday, March16

From 1to7p.m.

TalmageAvenuebetween Vandeventerand Manchesteravenues

Formoreinformation,visit facebook.com/stlbarkeep.

2024Dogtown St.Patrick’sDay Irish Festival

Sunday, March17 Startsat11a.m.

Dogtownneighborhood

Formoreinformation,visit dogtownunited.org.

Photo courtesyofDogtownHistoricalSociety

Photo at right by EmilyJohnson

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