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The 131st gala, featuring dozens of debutantes and their proud parents, took place just three days before Christmas – and Ladue News covered it extensively.

Arts & Culture Feature:

OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS

Weight-loss coach Charles D’Angelo uses nutrition, exercise and a healthy mindset to help clients achieve their weight-loss goals. Pictured on the cover: Charles D’angelo with Marlo at left, who lost 100 pounds; Nikki, who lost 105 pounds; and Jason, who lost 220 pounds on D’Angelo’s plan. For more information, call 314-495-3228 or visit charlesdangelo.com. The story begins on page 10.

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‌I FIRST STARTED WORKING AT LADUE NEWS MORE THAN FIVE years ago, a few weeks before Labor Day. During the holiday, I visited my parents in Cincinnati and brought a few pieces of work along with me. When I mentioned to my dad that I had to edit the crossword puzzle sometime during the weekend, he scoffed, “Your new job sure sounds rough. You manage the beauty spreads and edit the crossword puzzle.”

While those enjoyable tasks didn’t turn out to be my only contributions to Ladue News, there have been many parts of my job that seemed too good to be true. And perhaps the part I’ve enjoyed the most has been meeting so many wonderful people – from those I work with every day, to the hundreds of people who have shared their stories and insights, to the readers who call to tell us what they like best about the magazine.

That’s why it’s with some sadness that I say my farewell. My family has been offered an opportunity to relocate to California, and by the time you read this, we’ll already be on our way.

So before I go, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you – thank you to the experts at area businesses, hospitals and universities, who share their knowledge freely; thank you to the nonprofits we cover, whose work does so much to make this community a better place; thank you to the staff and contributors of LN, who I am honored to have known. And finally, thank you to our readers. We know your lives are full, and the fact that you read each edition gives meaning to our work. I know I speak for everyone here when I say we are honored that you welcome us into your home each week. And while this is goodbye for now, St. Louis will always be home.

Going forward, the LN staff will continue to be a resource for the community. We welcome you to contact VP of Niche Publishing Catherine Neville at cneville@laduenews.com or senior editor Liz Miller at lmiller@laduenews.com to share your community news.

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The word around town

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has named its Man and Woman of the Year for 2016. TricorBraun chairman and philanthropist Ken Kranzberg and philanthropist Judy Jones join the list of winners who have worked diligently for the betterment of the St. Louis region. Jones, along with her husband, Dennis, contributed the lead gift to help the Saint Louis Zoo build its new polar bear home. They are also supporters of Our Ladies Inn and Junior Achievement and were major contributors to the Dennis and Judith Jones Variety Wonderland inclusive playground in Forest Park. Kranzberg serves on the boards of Grand Center, Laumeier Sculpture Park, the Missouri Historical Society and Dance St. Louis, among other organizations. They will be honored later this year at Variety’s 50th annual Dinner With the Stars.

Jazz St. Louis recently earned its second four-star rating in a row from Charity Navigator, a national evaluator of nonprofits. Only 21 percent of charities have earned the ranking – the highest possible – twice consecutively.

The group also is one of only two organizations in St. Louis to earn a four-star ranking, which indicates effective management. Among its achievements, Jazz St. Louis spent more than 90 percent of its total budget on programs and services in 2015. The nonprofit is known for its Jazz at the Bistro concert series, its educational programs and the newly remodeled Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz.

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CHARLES D’ANGELO

EvERYDAY DEDICATIon,

Amazing Results!

By Robyn Dexter | Photos by Sarah Conard

H

e’s met, coached or consulted with presidents, movie stars and musicians, but Charles D’Angelo is just as passionate about helping the teens, moms, dads and elderly who feel like they’re stuck in a pattern they hate.

St. Louis-based weight-loss and personal development coach D’Angelo was a 360pound teenager who wanted a change in his life. But he knew for that change to occur, his whole life had to change.

Since his personal transformation, he’s been able to help thousands of clients achieve the weight loss they’ve been seeking for years. D’Angelo is adamant that his program isn’t a magic diet or exercise plan – it’s a way to develop a new mindset and gain motivation.

“I help people break through,” he says. “There has to be a total shift in philosophy, attitude and activity.”

D’Angelo says the misconception about weight loss is that there have to be “monumental changes.” That’s not the case, according to his philosophy.

“In reality, it’s simple, easy and small changes that have to happen consistently,” he explains.

Clients often come to him feeling hopeless and having exhausted their resources. They’ve tried everything else and don’t know where to turn. But they still have the willingness to turn their life around.

D’Angelo’s goal for his clients is that they get to a place where their healthy habits are just that – a habit.

“When you have to think about calories and exercise constantly, you’re exhausting your mental reserves,” he says. “You want to get to a place where you know what to do, and it becomes automatic.”

D’Angelo has been there. At first, he was an obese kid who tried trainers at the gym and other weight loss methods without success. Then he recognized that the missing link was the mindset.

“You have to take responsibility for change. We have choices. You don’t have to stay in a situation you’re not happy with,” he says.

With new diet and exercise plans popping up every day, D’Angelo sees no new fundamental differences. He focuses on strategy and not spontaneity.

“I’m not so much focused on just the scale. I’m focused on giving (clients) a lifechanging experience,” he explains. “I want my clients to get to a place where they’re treating themselves with respect. You don’t have to accept your current situation as your destination.”

This, however, takes a level of maturity. His clients have to be willing to embrace the new disciplines he teaches.

“It’s not rocket science, though,” he says. “It’s a matter of being consistent and making good choices repeatedly. Several of my clients have lost over 200lbs in a year. But our focus is on the daily disciplines.

From there, the year will take care of itself.”

D’Angelo’s bestselling book “Think and Grow Thin” has been endorsed by President Bill Clinton, Richard Simmons, and Tony Robbins. Though he’s most known for working with celebrities, the majority of his clients are what he calls “everyday folks.”

“I give everyone who reaches out to me a free consultation to determine if it’s the right match,” he says. “If they’re willing to commit and work with me, I’ll be as committed to the goal as they are. My major focus is on inspiring people to discover what’s possible.”

Charles D'Angelo, 314-495-3228, charlesdangelo.com

Maids of Honor volunteers help Operation Sunscreen deliver gifts to National Guard Volunteers from the Veiled Prophet Maids of Honor program gathered in November to pack gifts of food and personal care items for shipment to the National Guard servicemen and women stationed overseas.

In the past year alone the Veiled Prophet Maids of Honor and their families contributed more than 4000 volunteer hours working on numerous community service projects for 14 local non-profit agencies. These efforts represent generation after generation sharing time, talent and treasure to improve the Saint Louis region.

Organizations supported in 2015: Brightside St. Louis Food Outreach US Vets Flora Conservancy Rainbow Village St. Louis County Beyond Housing

Marian Middle School YWCA North Side Community School Girls, Inc. St. Patrick’s Center Operation Sunscreen Great Circle

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Leading the

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By Robyn Dexter

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he Veiled Prophet (VP) Organization is known for many things: the parade, the ball, the fair and its long-standing traditions in St. Louis.

Now, members of the organization look to the future and work to enhance their reputation as a community service organization through the Veiled Prophet Foundation.

The Veiled Prophet Organization has strived to reinforce its community service initiatives since the 125th anniversary in 2003. VP spokesperson Tom Cooke says that during the course of 2015, the VP Foundation and the Maids of Honor program have served several thousand hours of volunteer time with 14 partner agencies.

Among them are Beyond Housing, Brightside St. Louis, Flora Conservancy, Food Outreach, Girls Inc., Great Circle, Marian Middle School, North Side Community School, Operation: Sunscreen, Rainbow Village, St. Louis County, St. Patrick’s Center, U.S. VETS, the YWCA and the VP’s own parade.

“This gives an opportunity to these girls (in the Maids of Honor program), their fathers and sometimes their entire families to work with these organizations and expose them to the problems that are facing our community,” Cooke says. “These young women are our future leaders. It’s more than just volunteering. It’s the experiential side of it that’s so meaningful. This positions them for a lifetime of community leadership and service.”

Cooke notes that the VP Foundation has just finished the first phase of a process for planning what the organization will look like in 2020.

“As a part of that process, we’ve characterized this theme for the future under the vision of helping make St. Louis a better place to live for all,” he says. “We’re challenging each one of our key franchises (the ball, the fair, etc.) to integrate community service into everything we’ve done without losing many of the traditions and values that have been developed over all these years. We think that this strategy for the future will help ensure us to be a healthy and vibrant organization for years to come.”

VP member Dave Plufka says the foundation is set up to instill in the membership

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base the importance of community service, including giving of time and talent. “It’s not just about writing a check. It’s about giving up a Saturday to go help paint and physically do what needs to be done,” Plufka says.

Plufka notes some of the work that has been performed by VP volunteers during the course of 2015.

Through U.S. VETS, an agency charity that helps displaced veterans returning from active military service who don’t have a home, the VP members and volunteers helped build a playground for kids in their St. John community.

“We spread mulch and planted flowers, along with building planter boxes for vets who can’t get down on their hands and knees to work in the garden,” Plufka says.

Volunteers also distributed 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies in the Normandy school district and assembled care packages for overseas soldiers before Thanksgiving.

“We gathered 100 volunteers and packed everything from shampoos to lotions to slippers for the soldiers. We made sure every unit got a Christmas tree, and we contributed $3,000 to the cost of shipping those items,” Plufka says.

Through Food Outreach, volunteers packed 15,000 meals for HIV-positive persons and cancer patients. Food Outreach reached out to the VP last winter about a freezer that was beginning to fail, and the VP was able to respond quickly so the food stored in it wouldn’t be lost.

Volunteers fixed up a basketball court and painted a mural at North Side Community School, and also worked with Marian Middle School to install new bookshelves and renovate an art room.

“Money is always needed, but you can’t overlook the importance of rolling up your sleeves and helping out on a Saturday,” Plufka says. “We’re really trying to help these charities in very special ways. We show up and lend a hand and open our pocketbook when necessary. We pride ourselves on being an organization that instills in our members and families the importance of giving back to the community.”

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The 131st Veiled Prophet Ball

QUEEN OF LOVE AND BEAUTY 2015 Veiled Prophet Queen Miss Charlotte Capen Jones with her father, Mr. Meredith C. Jones III

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First Special Maid Miss Megan Theresa Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fox (Merle), was unable to attend the ball.

Second Special Maid Miss Eleanor Marré George with her father, Mr. Timothy O. George

Third Special Maid Miss Katherine McDonnell Abbott with her father Mr. Gregory T. Stevens

Fourth Special Maid Miss Lily Valentine Reisinger with her father, Mr. Walter C. “Buddy” Reisinger

Fifth Special Maid Miss Madison Elizabeth Hetlage with her father, Mr. James C. Hetlage

Sixth Special Maid Miss Anna Danforth Stillman with her father, Mr. Thomas H. Stillman

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MAIDS OF HONOR

By Amanda Dahl and Robyn Dexter, Photos By Sarah Conard and Diane Anderson ‌The 131st annual Veiled Prophet Ball occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, revealing the new Queen of Love and Beauty as 57 young women were presented in a ceremony to formally mark their debut into society. An audience of more than 2,000 family and friends celebrated the crowning of Miss Charlotte Capen Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith C. Jones III (Corrinne), by the Veiled Prophet. Miss Jones, a graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), currently studies government with a minor in business administration as a sophomore in college. Six Special Maids also received recognition: Miss Anna Danforth Stillman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Stillman (Mary); Miss Madison Elizabeth Hetlage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hetlage (Lynda); Miss Lily Valentine Reisinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. “Buddy” Reisinger (Jeana); Miss Katherine McDonnell Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Stevens (Marcella); Miss Eleanor Marré George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O. George (Julie); and Miss Megan Theresa Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fox (Merle).

Miss Catherine Cheney Ryan, daughter of Mr. David F. and Mrs. Susan C. Ryan, and Miss Mary Caroline Frane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Frane

Miss Chaney Grace Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Cooper; Miss Megan Elise Goddard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Goddard; and Miss Allyson Retiring Queen Miss Merrill Clark Hermann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hemann Jr.

Brockman Kang, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kang

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Miss Kay Brinkman Trulaske, daughter of Mr. and

Miss Mary Catherine Schlafly, daughter of Mr. and

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Mrs. Peter K. Schlafly, with her escort, Dr. Edward F.

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Miss Claire Cecile Rainford, daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. Paul Egley Martin, with her escort, Mr. W.

Mrs. Jeffrey Rainford, with her escort, Mayor Francis

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Miss Julia Martin Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walsh; and Miss Brin Claire Datema, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs.

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John Ross Jr., with her escort, Mr. Edward Briscoe

James W. Datema

Wotruba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wotruba

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Miss Emily Bardsley Dove, daughter of Mr. Douglas S.

Miss Adrienne Brynn Brauch, daughter of Mr. and

and Mrs. Amy McFarland Dove; and Miss Jordan Paris

the late Mrs. John E. Brauch Jr., with her escort, Mr.

Christ, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Christ

Daniel T. Guirl

Miss Diane Marie Brinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Brinker, with her escort, Mr. Ken Bower

Miss Mikaela Marie Dentinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dentinger, with her escort, Dr. John W. Finnie

Miss Abigail Elizabeth Desai, daughter of Mr. Spencer P. Desai, with her escort, Mr. Robert E. Eggmann

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Miss Madeline Clark McDonnell, daughter of Mr.

Miss Julie Eleanor Kinsella, daughter of Dr. Laurence

and Mrs. Jeffrey M. McDonnell, with her escort, Mr.

J. and Mrs. Pamela Kinsella, with her escort, Mr. C.

William R. McDonnell

Cambell Mulvihill

Miss Gabrielle Elise Markarian, daughter of Miss Taylor Rose Harris, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

Miss McCoy Trotter Edmonds, daughter of Mr. Henry M. Edmonds and Ms. Suzanne W. Trotter, with her

Dr. Randall C. Markarian and Ms. Annette M.

Alan E. Harris, with her escort, Dr. Michael R. Banton

escort, Mr. Douglas S. Teasdale

Markarian, with her escort, Mr. Steven D. Beck

Miss Elizabeth Sutherland Phelan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Phelan, with her escort, Mr. Gerald T. Lawlor Jr.

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Miss Megan Tiernan Rader, daughter of Mr. and

Steve Schankman

Mrs. William H. Rader, with her escort, Mr. Leonard S. Dino Jr.

Miss Madison Nicole Schaefer, daughter of Mr. John J. Schaefer and Ms. Kathleen A. Schaefer, with her escort, Mr. R. Thomas Sparks Jr.

Miss Jacqueline O’Neill Smith, daughter of Mr. Miss Anne Marie Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy Jr., with her escort, Mr. James C.

and Mrs. Michael J. Smith, with her escort, Mr. R.B.

Hill Jr.

Clark III

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Miss Madeline Noel Dude, daughter of Mr.. and

Miss Eloise Morrison Stephens, daughter of Mr.

Mrs. Kenneth M. Dude, with her escort, Mr. Michael

and Mrs. Howard V. Stephens, with her escort, Mr.

T. Malloy

David H. Desloge

Miss Sophia Louise Tomaso, daughter of Mr. and

Miss Alexandra Marie Gorman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Gorman; and Miss Mackenzie Lee Devers,

Miss Rachel Ann Strege, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Mrs. Robert Tomaso, with her escort, Mr. Sidney G.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Devers

Timothy A. Strege, with her escort, Mr. Nicholas J. Colarelli

Holthaus Jr.

Miss Claire Christine Gilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Gilkerson, with her escort, Mr. Robert N. Hagnauer Jr.

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Miss Lindsay Catherine Catsavis, daughter of Mr.

Miss Augusta Leigh Frederici, daughter of Mr. and

Miss Margaret Marvell Smith, daughter of Mr. and

Miss Alexis Paige Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Gus L. Catsavis and Mrs. Catherine Christ, with her

Mrs. Jeffrey F. Frederici, with her escort, Mr. Donald

Mrs. Andrew Smith; and Miss Hailey Christine

Kevin Short, with her escort, Mr. Michael P. Walsh

escort, Mr. Eric Craig Stone

Danforth III

Bedell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bedell

Miss Elizabeth Marie Rottjakob, daughter of Mr.

Miss Jordan Leslie Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

and Mrs. Gregory J. Rottjakob, with her escort, Mr.

George Weber IV, with her escort, Mr. R. Scott

Craig R. Campbell

Bader

Miss Allison Marie Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Miss Conchita Maria Phillips Stuhl, daughter of Mr. Harold Maxwell Stuhl Jr. and Ms. Conchita Werner Stuhl,

Brian A. Butler, with her escort, Mr. Kent Christian

and Miss Megan Ellen Reilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Reilly

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FORMER QUEENS & LADIES OF HONOR

By Amanda Dahl and Robyn Dexter, Photos By Sarah Conard and Diane Anderson Gracing the runway prior to the debut of this year’s Maids of Honor were the Former Queens and Ladies of Honor.

Former Queen Ms. Stephanie Ann Schnuck with her escort, Mr. Vincent P. Bommarito

Lady of Honor Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer with her

Lady of Honor Mrs. Frank S. Childress with her

escort, Mr. James M. Snowden Jr.

escort, Mr. John M. Gillis

Lady of Honor Mrs. James C. Boldt with her escort,

Lady of Honor Mrs. S. Bryan Cook with her escort,

Mr. Matthias D. Renner

Mr. David M. Hollo

Former Queen Mrs. Josephine Condie Finney with

Former Queen Mrs. Alice Condie Behan with her

Former Queen Mrs. Katherine Hall McDonnell

Former Queen Mrs. Alice Behan Christopher with

her escort, Mr. Richard L. Nix Jr.

escort, Mr. Roy Pfautch

Pipoli with her escort, Mr. Spencer Finney

her escort, Mr. Roger E. Cammon

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Lady of Honor Mrs. A.J. Chivetta with her escort, Mr. James L. Holbrook

Lady of Honor Mrs. John Darst Donnelly with

Lady of Honor Mrs. Raymond J. Palmer with her

her escort, Mr. John P. Stupp III

escort, Mr. Thomas P. Donnelly

Lady of Honor Mrs. Kenneth J. Mallin with her

Lady of Honor Mrs. Christopher Steuterman

escort, Mr. Kenneth J. Mallin Jr.

with her escort, Mr. Pat O’Brien

Lady of Honor Mrs. Edgardo L. Mayuga with her

Lady of Honor Mrs. Adrian Turnell with her

escort, Dr. Shawn C. Merys

escort, Mr. Stuart J. Krawll

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GUESTS AT THE GATHERING ‌Guests dressed to the nines for this illustrious evening, honoring the 57 ladies being presented at the Veiled Prophet Ball. The affair launched with a cocktail party prior to the formal ceremony. Highlights of the night included a reception for the Queen of Love and Beauty, plus her Special Maids, followed by dinner and dancing.

Photos by Diane Anderson

Kathryn and Ted Armstrong

Michelle and Dennis Jenkerson

Peter LeBlanc Jr. and Jasmine Huda, Peter LeBlanc Sr.

Antonio Pipoli, Elizabeth McDonnell, Kitty McDonnell Pipoli, James McDonnell Elizabeth Sayad

Missy and Richard Mark

Veronica McDonnell

Peter and Steve Schankman

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Steve and Jeanne Maritz

Virginia and Gini Howell

Parker Condie, Alice Behan, Parker Condie Jr.

Cathleen Williams, Joe Mason, Deanna Venker, Sam Dotson

Mike Campbell, Shannon Brown, David Schlafly

Adam and Ryan Palmer, Tom Cooke

Andy and Beth Condie, Clarke Jones

Jeana and Buddy Reisinger

JUNIOR MAIDS

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In Service of Others

By Robyn Dexter

Allyson Kang, Maid of Honor

Adrienne Brauch, Maid of Honor

Allyson Kang is a sophomore biochemical engineer major and a president’s scholar. She is a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo and competed in the 2015 National Collegiate Taekwondo Association. She attended Parkway Central High School, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2013 and was a National Merit finalist. She was a member of the National Honor Society and performed service projects on behalf of Wings of Hope. Her work with the VP’s Community Service Initiative includes projects with Beyond Housing, Food Outreach and Girls Inc.

Adrienne Brauch is a college sophomore who attended MICDS and Community School and was awarded the Presidential Service award three years in a row. She was also class salutatorian at MICDS and was named as a St. Louis County Outstanding Students Leader in 2013. Her volunteer work includes being a counselor with Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis for several years, and she currently works with several groups at her university.

She also volunteers through her sorority and has worked with Food Outreach, JDRF and Open Door Animal Sanctuary.

“I really like helping out the community because I feel it’s an important thing to do, not just to improve the community, but to also be a part of it. I really enjoyed working through the (Veiled Prophet) because a lot of people have those views. We had fun.

“When I worked with Beyond Housing, we had two projects: painting a house and cleaning up the neighborhood garden. When we painted the house, it was eyeopening to see that we were doing something relatively simple that would improve a person’s life significantly. Working with the garden was heartbreaking. It was really only maintained by an elderly woman and her friends. They were so grateful. It was nice to feel, but also sad to see how much they needed that help.

“When I worked with Girls Inc., we went out to a school and helped clean classrooms to get ready for start of school. There were a lot of people doing the work together.”

“Volunteering is something that’s been ingrained in me since a young age. It’s important to give back to the community, all times of the year. Volunteering has a domino effect and is a great way to get the entire community involved.

“I also think it was part of the legacy my mom left behind when she passed away, and seeing the impact she had made me realize the importance of reaching out whenever possible. Even though I don’t have much time in college, I always try to find time in my busy schedule to give back. There is always time to help someone out and make their day a little bit easier and happier.

“I’m so fortunate to have been healthy, to have grown up in a supportive family and to have great friends, and many people don’t have that in the St. Louis community. I love to give back knowing that I have made even the smallest of differences, and the world is a little bit better than it was before.”

John Kang, father: “(Allyson) is a good kid, and we’re very proud of her.

We’re very glad she sees the VP as a service organization. Her orientation toward volunteering makes her involvement that much more meaningful and significant. I think it’s been rewarding for both my daughters to do something with Dad. It’s a true chance to work together and do something beneficial for the community.”

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John Brauch, father: “Adrienne’s mother, who passed away two years ago, valued community service so much and made sure she involved Adrienne in organizations and charities so she could understand that it’s important to give when you can. I can’t say enough about my daughter. She has a package of credentials that most of us would die for. The roots and inspiration for her to be active in the community is a gift from her mother. She’s been nothing but a superstar. It’s in her blood, and she’s blessed to have a mother who valued that commitment. I’m a lucky dad.”

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JACOB‌

‌The Veiled Prophet (VP) Organization’s philanthropic arm, the Veiled Prophet Foundation, helps 14 area nonprofits: American Red Cross, Beyond Housing, Brightside St. Louis, Flora Conservancy, Food Outreach, Girls Inc., Marian Middle School, North Side Community School, Operation: Sunscreen, Rainbow Village, St. Louis County, St. Patrick’s Center, U.S. Vets and the YWCA. Here, we highlight four young women in the Maids of Honor Project who are prime examples of the VP’s community service initiative.

Taylor Harris, Maid of Honor

Alexandra (Lexi) Gorman, Maid of Honor

Taylor Harris is a sophomore, Residential College Council Representative and John B. Ervin Scholar. She previously attended Villa Duchesne High School and is a graduate of Jack and Jill of America Inc. She is a musician and vocalist. She also founded Love for Lubasi, a fund that raises money for the Lubasi Home orphanage in Zambia, Africa.

Alexandra (Lexi) Gorman is a college sophomore who is active in her sorority and through volunteer work. She previously attended St. Joseph’s Academy, Christ Prince of Peace and Visitation Academy. She was class vice president each year of high school and was active in basketball and lacrosse. Her volunteer work in recent years includes Guardian Angel Childcare, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Fashion Show, Covenant House and St. Patrick’s Food Kitchen, along with various tutor and counselor positions.

“Ever since I was little, I’ve been involved in volunteer work. I was in Jack and Jill of America Inc., which is all about service and passing on your blessings and gifts to other people. That was huge for me and was a huge introduction for me to give back to the community.

“I founded a fund that helps fund an orphanage in Zambia through Jack and Jill of America Inc. Part of what they needed was funds for food, fun and education, so that’s what this fund does. I visited in 2005 and wanted to give back.

“I also did Girls Inc. and was interested in being a role model for young women and be a mentor. I helped with teaching and being a camp counselor. I’m planning on getting involved again this coming summer.”

Dr. Alan Harris, father: “It makes us so proud that Taylor is carrying on a tradition in our family that’s always been important to us. I can remember a time when she was about 5 years old…We went to church and were coming back on Easter and talking about how important it was to be mindful that other people don’t have a chance to have an Easter meal. We were going by the Salvation Army and (Taylor) begged us to stop and made us go in and give money to people she saw outside waiting for a meal. She was able to share some of her childlike cheer with them, and that brought tears to my eyes. Since then, I think she’s understood the fact that she’s blessed and shouldn’t go without her sharing her blessings with others.

“You can’t be African-American in a city where there are so many black and brown people who are struggling and be blind to that struggle. You have to give back. I was particularly pleased when the VP created a separate community service initiative that really focused on what has been one of the principals of the organization since its beginning.”

“Through the Veiled Prophet, I’ve worked with Beyond Housing in the community center, where there was a family event for kids coming back to school. We packed backpacks and played with kids. My dad and I did that together, and it was a great bonding experience.

“I’ve also worked with Girls Inc., an after-school program focused on girls and their education. We painted and cleaned up, and my dad and little sister helped, too.

“I’m involved in Girls on the Run through my sorority. We’re really involved with it and are mentors to the girls. I was a coach last year, and it was so amazing. You get to help girls in second, third and fourth grade with their confidence and help them build their self-esteem.

“The reason I love community service is because of how involved my parents are.

I’ve been so fortunate in my life, and I want to give back. I really like working with underprivileged children and am majoring in nursing. I want to help kids and their families.”

Mark Gorman, father: “Lexi has been active in lots of community service, partly through school, but partly because of her upbringing. We’ve always encouraged her and her sister to give back to the community. We chose certain things that we believed in, often tied to the educational community. I’m in the mortgage business, so Beyond Housing was right in alignment for our family to get involved in. I’m very proud of her. She has a unique talent to work with children. She’s a kid-magnet!”

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THE JUNIOR MAIDS OF VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION

‌The youngest generations are poised to take on the world – and The Veiled Prophet (VP) Organization aims to nurture young women’s growth into responsible citizens through its Junior Maids program.

The volunteer program encourages its members to become effective tools in their community by assisting local charities and nonprofits.

“We hope to instill at an early stage a sense in these young ladies of giving back to the community,” says Thomas Cooke, spokesperson for VP. The Junior Maids program is a precursor to the Community Service Initiative (CSI) that all young women making their debut at the annual VP Ball participate in. The girls learn about ways in which they can make a difference in the world through introductions to various agencies and volunteer-based projects.

The Junior Maids’ most recent project, “Operation: Sunscreen,” brings the girls and their families together to create care packages for citizen soldiers deployed worldwide. “The life of a citizen soldier is very different,” says Karen Irwin, founder of Operation: Sunscreen Missouri National Guard. “They are your neighbors – and they put their lives on hold for a year to serve. They are there because they believe in our country and for what it stands.” The packages contain useful and comfort items, like food, moisturizer and slippers, as well as letters of appreciation from families and local schools. Each package delivered this year will travel to 10 National Guard units from seven different states, and go as far as Afghanistan and Kosovo.

“Since the start of CSI in 2003, the response has been really strong and enthusiastic,” says David Plufka, CSI chairman. “We complete around 20 projects each year, and we see about 500 volunteers ready to take part.”

The girls who participate in “Operation: Sunscreen” agree with the grassroots program’s goals. “It makes me happy to think of all these people who will be getting this stuff,” says Hayley Brinker, age 10.

“It feels good to give our veterans something for what they’re doing – just to make them happy,” says Annalise Cannada, age 10. Of course, as many a young girl can attest, the Junior Maids all look forward to the day they will walk down the runway at the VP Ball, usually during their sophomore year in college.

“Getting the invite and seeing my name, Miss Annalise, was like woah…” Cannada says.

“You get to be a mini Cinderella,” Brinker says. Julia Kelpe, age 10, looks forward to seeing the glamour of this year’s big event. “I like seeing all the floats and fancy dresses,” she says.

Claire Wright, a journalism student walked as a Maid of Honor two years ago. “It was an honor to walk,” she

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says. “I don’t think most people realize that, although it’s a society thing, you have to volunteer a lot. There are commitments you make, and it’s a culmination of all the hard work you’ve done.” As is evidenced by Wright’s appreciation for her experience as a maid, the Junior Maids program achieves its purpose in imparting young ladies with a passion for giving back to the world throughout their lives.

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Girls Meet World

DESIGNING A VEILED PROPHET BALLGOWN

Belles of the Ball

‌ s the start of the 131st Veiled Prophet Ball A approached, college students who had spent years anticipating the event lined up not only to be presented to the hundreds of spectators in the audience, but also to display their haute couture for the evening.

Traditionally, the Queen and her Special Maids walk down the runway wearing customdesigned dresses, which have become a staple of the historical St. Louis event.

Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with the VP Ball for 21 years to design the Queen and Special Maids gowns. This year, Saks appointed Zang Toi, a New Yorkbased designer who specializes in gowns and sportswear, to design the debutante gowns.

The Special Maids’ dresses, with their detailed swooped necklines, velvet trim and showstopping lengthy trains, are traditionally designed to be the same, though they are produced in different colors, while the Queen’s gown is unique. This year, apart from the various colors, each Special Maid had

her initials embroidered onto the train.

“It’s more personalized with the initials embroidered onto it – it becomes something more special that they can have with them forever,” says Saks general manager Kert Rosenkoetter.

Rosenkoetter says the traditional ballgown shape and vivid colors are essential aspects that are repeated annually, and work to help each girl stand out through the theatrical lighting and high-energy atmosphere of the event.

Although Saks designs the dresses for the Queen and her Special Maids, the Maids of Honor also wear custom gowns for the event – many of which are produced by Berrybridge in Ladue.

Berrybridge owner Stephanie Fagyal says many participants visit her shop to purchase the perfect dress for the ball. Berrybridge doesn’t design the dresses, but it carries several options from various designers, which the customer can personalize with color options and tailoring. More than that, however, Berrybridge allows only one of each dress and color to be purchased, no matter the design.

“Every girl shows her personality in the dress she chooses – some are more fun, while others go for more simple...I wouldn’t want to see these dresses on anybody else,” Fagyal says.

Fagyal says toile was a trend she noticed gaining steam this year, while beading has become less popular.

Lively colors are also popular, especially because black, white, ivory and the color worn by the Veiled Prophet – purple – cannot be worn by participants.

Once the ball-goers find their perfect gown, the women have to refrain from spoiling the surprise to the public by making all interactions with other

By Macy Salama

Above and at Left: Working sketches by New York designer Zang Toi used in the process of designing the Special Maids’ gowns.

participants, designers and shop owners confidential.

The entire process begins about a year in advance.

Rosenkoetter says the confidential aspect of the event is something Saks has adjusted to throughout the years. For the Special Maids and Queen, however, this isn’t much of a problem, as they receive the final version of their dresses the day of the event.

“It truly is something we enjoy doing for such a special occasion for these ladies,” Rosenkoetter says.

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Although the Veiled Prophet (VP) Organization is a prominent fixture in St. Louis society, and even across the nation, much is kept under lock-and-key about the secretive group. From the selection of debutantes, or Maids of Honor, to be featured in the VP Ball to the identity of officers, the 137-year-old organization reveals little in the way of ceremonial details. Yet LN has been granted an insider’s pass. Take a closer look at the sashes and medallions members wore at the Ball this year: Member-at-Large Sash: The deep purple sash with tricolor medallion symbolizes a member-at-large, and every member of the VP Organization receives one.

Bengal Lancers: The brightest of the sashes, featuring a rainbow array of colors, distinguishes the personal guard of the Veiled Prophet, the Bengal Lancers.

Centurions: The red-and-green sash and medallion is associated with the Centurion Committee, the theatrical group that conducts shows and creates entertainment for the organization.

Courtier Committee: The red- and white-striped sash belongs to the Courtier Committee, which consists of multiple subcommittees responsible for various duties at the VP Ball, including escorts and backstage hospitality. It represents the largest committee for the ball.

Hall Committee: The blue-and-red sash marks the Hall Committee, which covers seat arrangements and usher duties.

The Royal Krewe: The Royal Krewe,

represented by shades of purple, symbolizes the costumed entertainers seen at the ball. Krewe members also are seen on the Fourth of July at the annual VP Parade as performers on the elaborate floats.

Public Relations Committee: The purple- and white-striped sash belongs to the Public Relations Committee.

Queen’s Supper Committee: The yellow-and-white sash represents the Queen’s Supper Committee, which includes several subcommittees for specific duties.

Queen’s Transport Committee: The green-and-white sash, with a carriage-bedecked medallion, symbolizes the Queen’s Transport Committee, which attends to the crowned Queen of Love and Beauty.

Receiving Line Committee: Bearing spots instead of stripes, this red-and-black sash is associated with the Receiving Line Committee, which follows the ball. Responsibilities for this committee include setting up the receiving line and providing refreshments.

Traffic Committee: The goldand-red sash represents the Traffic Committee, which is responsible for organizing the traffic route and parking for the annual event.

Slayback Society: The Slayback Society medal is bestowed by the VP Foundation upon a member who makes a contribution to further the community service mission of the VP Organization.

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The most important feature of any wine storage is consistency. Although 55°F is ideal, a space that holds a steady 60°F is better than one that fluctuates daily or seasonally. You want a dark, cool space that is free of vibration. If wine is being consumed in less than a year or so, consistency of temperature is the only factor that will really impact the enjoyment of that bottle. Small wine refrigerators are increasingly affordable – Costco, for example, has great smaller options.

What’s the most important thing you think LN readers should know about wine and/or vehicle storage?

Wherever you live or store, seek out storage vendors who have a track record and specialize in your collectible – we only store wine and cars, and our whole staff is dedicated to our very specific customer base. Selfstorage facilities are everywhere, but your collectible will never be their focus. Think about the long-term plan for your collection: Paying a bit more for ideal storage is often a very small fractional expense relative to the value and appreciation of your collection. Also, insurance is critical. Make sure you hold or your storage vendor offers comprehensive insurance that covers all likely perils, including extremes of temperature, transport and a cushion for appreciation in value.

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‌St. Louis wine connoisseurs and car collectors don’t need to look far for a place to properly store their collections.

Offering secure facilities for the most discerning collector, Domaine Storage has five locations nationwide, including the St. Louis location in Grand Center. In addition to its signature wine storage, Domaine added automobile storage in mid-2015. Ladue News recently spoke with Marc Lazar, president of Domaine, about his company and what makes it unique to the St. Louis market.

What specific aspects of your storage system and environment are beneficial to wine collectors?

Our storage is highly redundant, with insulation, cooling and power backup. We have high security and procedures for inventory management. This assures that your wine ages in an ideal environment, and if you ever

choose to sell, the market recognizes proper storage and pays a premium for well-stored wine. If you choose to drink your wines, the bottles have aged ideally and will deliver maximum enjoyment. We’re the market leader in wine storage and cut no corners to make sure our facilities are top of the line.

Tell us about your automobile storage.

We offer long- and short-term storage for collectible autos only. Many collectors do not have enough garage space at home or have multiple cars that they don’t drive often. These are ideal cars to store with us. We don’t accommodate boats or RVs, and most of the cars stored with us are highly valuable or likely to appreciate substantially in the future. Our auto space has the same security and redundancy as our wine vaults, with climate control and access specific to cars.

What aspects of Domaine’s auto storage are most important to your clients?

Aside from clean, secure and temperate space, our auto clients enjoy our lounge, community space, events, service partners and detailing.

How much wine and how many vehicles do you store?

Although we don’t disclose exact figures for security and discretionary purposes, we can say we have clients with thousands of cases of wine. But we have lockers that can hold as few as 18 cases for the beginning collector. Across our company locations, we hold well north of 1.5 million bottles of wine and are by far the

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She learned to optimize efficiency, develop sustainable systems and create an attractive environment conducive to work or relaxation. In October, she turned her passion for organization into a new career path as the owner of NEAT Method St. Louis.

“NEAT Method is a full-service organizing business that is completely custom to each client’s specific needs,” says Marissa Hagmeyer, director of marketing and public relations for NEAT Method. “That said, we will organize, purchase and implement solutions, and donate and consign any unwanted items, leaving our clients with nothing left to do but enjoy their space.” The company was started in 2010 by two friends in San Francisco and now has one or two organizers providing its service in 12 cities, including St. Louis, which was added in mid-2015.

Jordan says she was a “NEAT girl” all along, but she learned details of the method during an intensive eight-week training program, and she thrives on sharing organizing solutions and systems with others.

She begins by conducting a thorough in-home consultation in order to become familiar with her client and his or her space. “Whether clients have one particular room they’re wanting to tackle, or if they’re moving and want assistance with an entire home, we’re able to customize our services to fit their needs best,” she says. “My clients range from the busy mom balancing all the elements of her life to the high-powered professional with limited time to maintain a smartly appointed living space.”

Hagmeyer adds that Jordan, like all NEAT Method organizers, is focused on efficiency and customer service. “We find it to be incredibly important to be able to have professionalism in the home that leaves our clients truly trusting us to be touching and learning about their personal belongings,” she says.

With that in mind, Jordan notes that she respects clients’ time and space, recognizing that people are busy and need customized solutions to meet their needs based on daily routines and lifestyle. Jewelry collections, closets, kitchens and pantries, craft rooms, children’s play

areas and study spaces are among the most common corners of a home needing a NEAT touch. Although residential spaces are the company’s focus, Jordan adds that services are also available to small businesses.

One tactic Jordan often employs is labeling. “We love to label everything possible so that it’s clear where things belong,” she says. “This is not only beneficial for the homeowner, but also for guests, nannies, housekeepers, etc. It’s important for all belongings to have a specific ‘home’ and for things that are used regularly to be easily accessible.” Jordan is also a big fan of products such as bins and baskets that can hold similar items together while looking aesthetically pleasing in a closet or pantry.

“We enjoy mixing the concepts of function along with style in order to create systems that our clients will want to keep up,” Jordan says.

“While some people maintain their organized spaces more than others, we do offer check-ins with our clients, as well as ‘touch-ups’ when needed.”

Projects are priced at an hourly rate plus the cost of any products purchased after determining client needs, and Jordan provides a time estimate for completion after assessing a client’s needs and space. She bases her estimates on past projects of similar scope and the specific needs that will be addressed for the client.

“Our former clients love working with us because we also come armed with the best resources out there,” Hagmeyer adds. “If they need something beyond our scope of services, we have taken the time to fully vet out others that will maintain the same quality standard that our clients have come to expect and deserve from someone working within their home.”

Setting the NEAT Method apart, Jordan says she works to create a luxurious and beautiful space while also setting it up for ongoing organization and clutter-free maintenance by the client. “You should feel as though you’re shopping in your favorite boutique every time you open your closet doors,” Jordan says. “We also don’t claim to be the jack-of-all-trades and are certainly not interior designers. We love working with them, however, and their expertise combined with our eye for organizational design is often the perfect pairing for a client.”

The individualized approach is key to NEAT Method’s success, Hagmeyer says: “We believe no two homes are identical. In order to create a successful solution, it is imperative that NEAT fully gets to know the individual.”

NEAT Method, 314-303-1578, neatmethod.com

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ou might just believe in love at first sight after seeing this elegant residence in Huntleigh. The luxurious spread draws you in with sweeping gables and contrasting stonework. The central hall proves as striking with its grand curved staircase and pristine tiled flooring. Awaken in the lovely master wing with surrounding windows and 13-inch ceilings. Then, sidle into the gold-accented bath to begin your morning routine.

You might move into the attached sitting room, which opens up to the loggia, for a few moments before beginning your day. The entire abode is designed around the impressive loggia, resulting in timbered vaulted ceilings and a ski lodge ambiance you’ll adore. Family time is spent comfortably in the great room with rustic chandeliers and fireplace, or the kitchen, with 5-foot commercial range and center island. Romantic evenings call for an exploration of the beautiful wine cellar. And the outside patio appeals to all with a built-in grill and wood-burning pizza oven.

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By Connie Mitchell ‌If one of your New Year’s resolutions involves regularly walking, jogging or running, don’t forget to equip yourself properly before hitting the pavement. Your shoes are crucial to your comfort, support and health. Ladue News recently spoke with Kent Bohling, owner of The Running Center of St. Louis, about finding the best footwear for your needs in the new year.

How are running shoes different from other types of fitness shoes?

Running shoes have more than 40 years of research behind them, and most running-footwear manufacturers use the results of this research to produce their category. Running-specific shoes make the best walking shoes (as well) – light, durable materials like breathable mesh are used and, if properly fitted to the individual, can help with biomechanical issues. The biggest restriction (with running shoes) is no heavy side-to-side activity: They are made to go forward, so no court sports, but wearing them while using gym machines and weightlifting is generally acceptable.

What are your thoughts on minimalist or “barefoot” running shoes?

(I think it’s the) worst idea in 40 years. We’ve seen more injuries over the last eight years with runners

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experimenting – and yes, it is an experiment because there’s no science backing this. The best pro athletes in the world will not do this. Young Kenyan runners who run barefoot do so only because of economic conditions. They want shoes. Why? So they can run faster. Fortunately, we’ve seen a huge decrease in demand for minimalist shoes and a healthy return to traditional footwear that allows us to run on hard surfaces and trails without tearing ourselves up.

How often are new shoes needed for running or walking?

There has been a general rule in our industry for years that after around 350 to 500 miles of use, the shoes’ protection ends. Some typical injuries from worn-out products can be knee, hip and back pain. Heel pain is a very common issue but is not always due to a shoe being worn out: Many times the runner is in the wrong shoe, and after some time they develop issues.

Getting evaluated at a running specialty store can get you over your problem a lot sooner.

How does one choose a good pair of running or walking shoes?

Most people picking out their first running or walking shoe make the biggest mistake of fitting too small or buying too cheaply. You’re going to put three times your body weight on those shoes, so don’t go to some outlet store. Get properly fitted by your locally owned running

specialty store. The misconception is that they’re highpriced – not so. Expert advice comes at no extra charge, and they want you happy so you come back.

What trends are you seeing in the running- and fitness-shoe industries?

The biggest trend we’re seeing is that manufacturers are treating running shoes as fashion, which is probably consumer-driven. A majority of our clients care more about look than ever before, and that seems to be more important than fit and feel. Ten years ago a style might have had two or three colors, but now it can be as many as 10. New technologies seem to be more of improvements on existing, proven technologies.

Materials for the midsole, the part of the shoe that absorbs impact, continue to evolve and are lighter and longer-lasting.

What’s the most important thing you think our readers should know about this topic?

The most important thing to take away from this is for people to get motivated, get outside and move.

Whether you walk or run, are a walker now who used to run or a walker who aspires to run, go to a specialty running store. You’ll save money in the long run!

(Sorry for that pun.)

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Finding Freedom

By Denise Kruse | Photos by Sarah Conard

Dawn Manske of the Made for Freedom apparel, jewelry and accessories company continues to bring hope to victims and survivors of the sex-slave trade around the world.

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t least 20.9 million adults and children are bought and sold worldwide into modern-day slavery, encompassing sexual servitude as well as forced labor.

How they end up there can be jaw-dropping from a limited Western perspective, but for every young woman who is coerced, kidnapped, sold by a family member or turned to the lifestyle out of sheer desperation to survive, there are scores of others with the same story. In many of these cultures, females are openly devalued simply for their gender and are given far fewer educational opportunities compared to men, weighing young girls down with an insurmountable handicap when they try to end the cycle and strike out on their own. empowering the women and children who make up these staggering statistics and offering them independence and agency is the mission at the heart and soul of made for Freedom, a St. Louis-based online retail and wholesale effort. It sells apparel and accessories designed and handmade by women who are either survivors of exploitation or marginalized (at risk of exploitation) in India, Ghana, Haiti, Thailand, Nepal and China. Through made for Freedom, nearly 150 women are given, for the first time in their lives, dignified partial employment in a safe environment. made for Freedom founder and chief executive officer dawn manske got her first glimpse into this subculture during a decade of living and working in Beijing, China. She became good friends with a woman who had started a city school for street children who had moved from the rural countryside to find jobs, only to end up being exploited. “I knew those kids; I knew their stories, and it was heartbreaking,” manske says, adding in passing that January marks National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month. manske moved back to St. Louis in 2006, and two years later, she attended a luncheon put on by the International Justice mission at Covenant Theological Seminary, where they showed an undercover documentary of young girls forced into prostitution in Cambodia, and her stomach turned. “There’s this tension, and sometimes it just gets you between what is and what ought to be,” she says.

“When that hits you and you want to see what’s right, you’re kind of restless until you can figure out how to do something.”

This restlessness became manske’s one singular focus. “I didn’t know how I could do anything, but I knew something needed to be done,” she says. A windfall of subsequent events laid the foundation to made for Freedom, which manske attests to be divinely appointed. on a trip to Columbia, missouri, manske visited mustard Seed, a fair-trade boutique that carries many product lines driven by social enterprise – companies that maximize social impact with their profits rather than profiting for external shareholders. A couple of months later, her Beijing friend gifted her a set of jewelry made by women rescued from sex trafficking in China. Another friend,

knowing manske’s affinity for the fisherman-style pants she had picked up in Thailand years prior, got her several more pairs of the breezy, wide-leg pants.

Immediately, the pants got a lot of attention. manske was stopped, once even followed through a parking lot, by strangers asking about them. Her first thought was to start a business selling fisherman pants. But with the idea of social enterprise in her head and the weight of the millions of women and children suffering in the invisible prisons of sex trafficking, she thought, “What if these pants could be the foundation of a business that could help people?”

Through a combination of online crowdfunding, Kiva Zip loans for small businesses, a Social enterprise & Innovation Competition (SeIC) grant and an Arch Grant through the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, manske was able to launch made for Freedom with a redesigned fisherman-style pant she named the CreABeLI pant, which stands for “Create A Beautiful LIfe.” Her first center for design and sewing was in Thailand, and the mission of her company held true to its first product’s name – before she knew it, she received an email that the production center was closing because the girls working there were receiving amazing opportunities to further their education or start careers. Last January, manske traveled to eight cities throughout India, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal and China and connected with 10 different sewing centers to develop new relationships and broaden her product line.

In addition to the CreABeLI pant, made for Freedom now carries handmade bags, T-shirts, scarves and a new line of professional purses. And, in a serendipitous twist, manske also has connected with a center of rescued women in China who make jewelry – the very same center that made a jewelry set she received as a wedding gift. made for Freedom also has been a participant in the annual Fashion revolution international event, which commemorates the anniversary of the collapsed Bangladeshi sweatshop that killed more than 1,000 people in 2013. made for Freedom hosted a fashion show at last year’s event, held in April, with vendors from around St. Louis that promote fair and ethical production of goods and clothing.

The business does more than simply give back: made for Freedom offers dignified employment at a decent wage for these women, giving 20 percent of its net profits back to the women who provide its goods, which assists in life skills and job training. “made for Freedom is trying to find the people who are on the verge or have already been in the darkness of this world, and give them dignified employment,” manske says. A chance to create a beautiful life.

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‌John Mozeliak is a smart guy. He may be the smartest guy in the room. He doesn’t shop unless he can get a buy. This offseason, he tried to buy expensive.

It didn’t work out. About $390 million was offered for the services of David Price and Jayson Heyward. I wonder if he really was that disappointed when he was rejected. I wonder if, deep in his heart, he knew that it was a good thing the Cardinals didn’t have to invest that kind of money in these two players.

So he has come back by signing Mike Leake. It’s a five-year deal at $80 million. Price would make $1 million per start. Leake is getting $533,000 per start.

Is Price twice as good as Leake? No, he’s better – but he’s older, and his contract is two years longer. Would I rather have Price next year? Yes. Does the Leake contract make more sense? Possibly.

I think many wonder how you can give $80 million to a guy like Leake, who doesn’t throw particularly hard and is only 12 games over 500 for his career. The answer is plain and simple: It’s the cost of baseball nowadays.

It’s life in 2016. If you want to buy a Mercedes, the average cost is $50,000. If you want go to the Super Bowl, the average ticket price is $4,000.

Get used to it. Don’t feel sorry for the Cardinals ownership. They just signed a $1 billion television package with Fox Sports Midwest. They draw 3.5 million visitors per year: They can afford Leake.

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They can afford a hitter, too. Mozeliak won’t overspend. He will wait. He will pick his spot, and he will find a bargain.

A bargain for $80 million? Wow.

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Best quote I have received on my radio show lately: SIU Carbondale basketball coach Barry Hinson said, “Parents are no longer comfortable in making their kids uncomfortable.” Doesn’t that sum up some of the problems we have today in our country?

I hope that Ken Hitchcock doesn’t end up the scapegoat for the Blues. He’s too good of a hockey mind. With the option of old school and new school, give me old school.

Very shortly, we will find out the fate of St. Louis professional football. Dave Peacock and the STLNFL task force have definitely taken their best shot.

Do you know how much Dave made on this project to which he has devoted more than a year of his life? Zero.

Joe Buck’s speech at the historic Missouri Athletic Club at the Jack Buck Sports Awards was something special. Don’t ever doubt his commitment to our town.

Go to KMOX.com to hear it.

I like the Mizzou hire of Barry Odom. Best Odom story: While he was going to the hospital to have major knee surgery during high school, he stopped

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at the post office first and mailed his national letter of intent to Columbia to officially become a Tiger.

Overachieving players often make good coaches.

Kurt Warner has a son named Kade. He’s a wide receiver at Desert Mountain High School in Arizona. He is an absolute stud. Caught 96 balls.

However, it helps when the offensive coordinator is his father, who is not going to run the ball very much.

I would like to have a New Year’s resolution of never putting anything unhealthy in my body. Then I walk into the Kemoll’s kitchen, and I decide I don’t really want to do that after all.

Really cool things in life: The Audi A7, a quality tailored blue suit, a coach on the sidelines who does nothing but encourage players, Steph Curry’s jump shot, the new Reagan book and the late, great Nick Charles on television.

Finally, our sports scene may not be perfect. But we are a great sports city. There hasn’t been one day since I started at KSDK, April 12, 1993, when I haven’t been excited about going to work and covering sports in my hometown.

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By Charlotte VM Ottley “‌ Every situation is a networking opportunity.

Prepare, perform and benefit.” — An Ottley-ism Networking begins with you. You can’t be right for somebody else, if you are not right to and for yourself.

Those trying to market themselves must be strategic and selective in networking settings. Deliberate about the settings in which you are most effective and enjoy so your goals of networking are sincerely achieved.

It doesn’t matter whether a setting is professional or social. It’s all about your comfort level, your desire to expand your network and how you want to be perceived.

With a New Year just begun, many of us have set goals to be “better” in some area(s) of our lives. Getting to know others and allowing them to get to know you will be essential to advancing your network of contacts.

Sometimes the lines blur between personal and professional, but it all balances out when you know why you want to be in a networking setting! What would you like others to see in you? What are you looking for in them? This matters even with family. Consider it a treasure hunt!

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On the other hand, if you are a familiar person in the group, reach out and make new acquaintances. You never know. I landed one of my largest contracts while at a New Year’s Eve party just because I saw someone sitting alone and extended myself to engage her in conversation. That resulted in a 12-year contract.

Someone always has either a resource or a need that is ready for a match.

And some cautions: ‌Name-drop only when doing so is relevant to the situation or person. ‌In multicultural settings, ask for the correct

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pronunciation of a person’s name. ‌Be careful of inviting someone to follow up with you because it’s socially correct; be even more careful not to respond when they do, if you have no interest. ‌What is impressive in some settings can be a turnoff in others. You are a dynamic person. Be comfortable with how you want to be perceived. For example: down to earth, star quality, strictly business, comforter or adviser. When you are sincere, enthusiastic, inclusive and comfortable with yourself, you will become someone others want to know. ‌Sincerely compliment the host of a party or other event and contacts made. Offer to stay in touch and reciprocate the invitation. Let the host know who offered you an opportunity to meet them again.

Remember, there is always tomorrow. What you do and who you meet today may cross your path again in the future. Network wisely.

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READY IN 5

By Chef John Johnson

‌ Fried Gooey Butter Cake Here’s a quick and easy way to create a restaurant-style dessert featuring St. Louis favorite gooey butter cake.

Ingredients (Makes 2): 1 6” by 6” gooey butter cake from your favorite bakery 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 whole eggs, whipped 4 cups crushed vanilla wafers 2 cups cinnamon Coffee-mate creamer 2 cups fresh cranberries 4 cups diced pineapple

2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 tablespoon soft salted butter Zest of one lemon ¼ cup shredded coconut Vegetable oil (1” deep in pan) 1 ¼ cup vanilla ice cream

Directions: 1. Cut your gooey butter cake into six equal pieces. Set up a breading station. Step one is the flour. Step two is the whipped eggs. Step three is the finely crushed vanilla wafers.

Dredge each piece in the flour, then coat well with egg, and finally coat all sides with the crushed wafers. Place on a tray and put it in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.

2. Pour the creamer into a sauce pot and reduce to ¾ to ½ cup over a slow simmer. Remove it from heat and let it cool. It should be thick and smooth.

3. Heat a sauté pan on high. Add the cranberries and toss them until they begin to blister.

Add the diced pineapple and continue to sauté until the pineapple begins to caramelize.

Then add the brown sugar and carefully add the bourbon. Allow the alcohol to burn off.

Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Reduce heat and soften butter until it is thoroughly melted and begins to thicken. Remove it from heat and reserve.

4. In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest with the shredded coconut and reserve.

5. Using a fry daddy or 8-inch-high-wall sauce pan, heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry the gooey butter cake fritters until golden brown.

Plating: 1. Place a spoonful of cream on one side of a plate. As you push the bottom of the spoon into the cream, push in an even motion across the plate.

2. At the end of the cream, place a small pile of the lemon-and-coconut blend.

3. At the other end of the cream (where the cream is heavier), place three of the warm gooey fritters.

4. Top the fritters with the pineapple-and-cranberry salsa.

5. Place a scoop of ice cream on top of the lemon-and-coconut blend.

Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.

to our inaugural members of the 2015 ready readers literacy society who generously provided leadership

JULIE AND KEVIN BEATTIE ALISON AND JOEY BEDELL CATHY AND JAMES BERGES MARTHA AND JIM BOGART ISAAC BRUCE CHARLENE BRY PAT AND MARK BURKHART MAXINE CLARK & BOB FOX PATTI COX AND GRAHAM COLDITZ NANCY AND DJ DIEMER DAVID DIENER ANN AND JIM DILLON RYAN EASLEY LINDA AND STEVEN FINERTY

gifts to advance our program.

NANCY AND WALTER GALVIN ALYSON AND GREGG GARLAND BETTIE GERSHMAN DEBBIE AND LARRY GLYNN EVELYN GOLDBERG SUSAN AND PAUL GOLDBERG DONNA AND DAVID HENDERSON LYNN AND RICK HILL KRIS AND BRIAN HOGAN LISA AND DAVID HOLLEY SANDY JAFFE NANCY KALISHMAN BETH AND LARRY LENKE

PAM AND KEN LESTER MARY MICHEL SUSAN NALL PEGGY AND ANDY NEWMAN HELEN AND JAMIE O’CONNOR SHARON PEDERSON JULIE AND ERIC RALPH MARILYN AND GARY RATKIN MARY AND DAN RIEW LISA RING AND GREGORY STORCH KATIE AND STEVE SCHANKMAN HRISTINA AND BRAD SCHLAGGAR SALLY AND PERRY SCHOENECKER

VICKI SHEEHAN AND JERRY PIONTEK SHIRLEY SHER MILTON SIMONS PAT AND PAUL SIMONS NANCY SITEMAN SUZANNE SITEMAN JULIE B. AND TIM STERN MARY AND JOE STIEVEN LESLIE STUPP PATRICIA TAYLOR DANIEL WATT LANA AND RICK WRIGHT M. LYNN AND DARRELL YEARWOOD

Ready readers inspires preschool-age children from low-income communities to become readers.

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above: nevan Giuliani and Moses Schindler right: anna Zhong, Christopher ye and Gavin Giuliani

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Ladue science students reflect on middle-schoolers’ own “super bowl”

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above: Cindy Wang and jason Ding above right: Felix Hu, Seema Patil and nevan Giuliani

ess than two weeks after Super Bowl 50, those with better things to do with their brains than vicariously fret about concussions can look forward to another competition at once similar but, paradoxically, altogether disparate: the Missouri Regional Middle School Science Bowl.

That event, commonly called “MoSciBo,” will take place Feb. 20 at Washington University in St. Louis – and last year’s Ladue Middle School (LMS) victors fondly recall their win.

In the 2015 MoSciBo, LMS, which placed second the year before, triumphed over 18 other teams from 10 other middle schools across the state.

“Last year was an exceptional experience,” recalls Martin Long, who teaches eighth-grade science at LMS and coaches its MoSciBo competitors. “The team we took to regionals at Wash U. was impressive. They did extremely well and took first place, winning them (and me) an all-expenses-paid trip to the National Science Bowl held in Washington, D.C.” Sponsoring the national competition is the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy, whose website states the event confronts students with “a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math,” similar in format to your average TV quiz show.

Among other restrictions, the event’s organizers limit the number of statewide teams to 28 and dictate that teams comprise no more than four competing students, plus an alternate.

Three of last year’s LMS victors – the fourth being Moses Schindler – told LN about their recollections.

“I had a really good impression of the science bowl,” says Felix Hu. “The coordinators were nice, the competition was well-organized and the other teams offered very good competition.”

Seema Patil, one of his teammates, agrees. “I thoroughly enjoyed going to science-bowl competitions last year – they were not only interesting and enjoyable, but also gave an adrenaline rush every time we competed,” she says.

And Patil and Hu’s captain echoes them.

“It was quite impressive, competing at a nationally ranked university setting,” recalls Nevan Giuliani.

In D.C., Long notes, the LMS team placed a respectable eighth, winning them a $1,000 cash prize for their top-10 finish. “The national experience was a little more intimidating, with the top teams from around the country present,” he says.

Giuliani reflects on the responsibility he felt then. “As the captain, it was essential that I remained confident and

communicated that confidence to my teammates,” he says.

“The actual competition was pretty nerve-wracking,” Patil says. “Since the science bowl was still fairly new to us, we were not as confident, but we still felt somewhat prepared since we all studied for the competition.”

Hu concurs with her. “I was nervous, definitely, but knowing what we were capable of, I also got a sense of certainty,” he says.

Similarly, each of the student trio recalls their win as significant. Giuliani calls the regional victory “a wonderful experience,” adding, “It provided inspiration to pursue new challenges.”

Hu expands on his captain’s assessment.

“The science bowl changed me quite a bit,” he states. “I had to plan out my work and study a lot – I still do today. It also gave me a sense of competition outside of Ladue.”

And Patil expands even further on Giuliani’s and Hu’s plaudits.

“Since I focused on studying chemistry, I still am able to use the knowledge I gained from studying last year in classes today, such as biology when we did biochemistry,” she says.

“My life was greatly impacted – science-bowl nationals was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had in my life, and I was able to take away knowledge, great relationships with people there, and I was able to spend several days in Washington, D.C., doing what I love – science.”

The students’ coach agrees with the three.

“We have benefited greatly from the experience gained last year,” Long says. “We have changed our training methods, and the $1,000 cash prize has been used to purchase two new lock-out buzzer systems for this year.”

He adds that LMS has extended the MoSciBo program to all three grade levels there.

Giuliani and his two teammates all commend the MoSciBo experience to younger students.

“It’s a really fun and engaging experience,” states Hu, and Patil notes, “It not only is an amazing experience for you, but will also make you a better, smarter person in the long run.”

In the best of all possible worlds, of course, Giuliani, Hu and Patil’s successors on this year’s Ladue MoSciBo team might even provide invaluable insights to their hulking, helmet-clad counterparts in the National Football League’s annual Nielsen fest, like “f = ma.”

That equation is one any of the three, in all likelihood, could easily define as “force equals mass times acceleration.”

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CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP ANIMAL CAMP JAMAICA Kids already dreaming of their next summer adventure can sign up to interact with more than 300 animals at Cub Creek Science Camp.

Cub Creek Science Camp offers single-week and multiweek sessions from May 29 to Aug. 6. Teens can join Animal Camp Jamaica for an opportunity to experience island life and interact with marine animals, with two-week sessions available from June 12 to Aug. 5. For more information, call 573-458-2125 or visit mosciencecamp.com and animalcampjamaica.com.

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By Brittany Nay

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emurs, llamas and lizards – oh my! St. Louis kids don’t have to travel far for an off-thebeaten-path summer adventure. Amid 240 picturesque acres of oak and hickory forest at Bear River Ranch in the Missouri Ozarks, children age 7 to 17 can interact with more than 300 animals at Cub Creek Science Camp.

Founded by owners Scott and Lori Martin, the unique summer camp gives kids the opportunity to hold, care for and learn about more than 100 animal species through an array of interactive programs. Adoptan-Animal allows campers to spend the week with an animal of their choice, learning about its diet, health and hygiene. Junior Vet is a weeklong course where campers practice basic veterinary animal exams – from injections (to an orange), to suturing (on a banana) and watching a surgery performed by a local veterinarian.

New this year is the Counselor in Training Program, for campers who want to be future camp counselors.

“They will learn problem solving, team building and leadership skills that can be applied to any future

school or career goals,” notes creative director Ari Farley. This summer, the camp amp also will unveil its new 17,000-square-fooot that dining hall, featuring a lemur enclosuree th allows diners to share a meal with one off the th camp’s most popular animals.

Cub Creek also offers the invitation-only Animal Specialist in Training (ASIT) program, where campers age 15 and above help staff care for the camp’s wide range of animals, from foxes to wallabies, alpacas, miniature horses, porcupines, sloths, snakes and hedgehogs. Farley says campers take skills they learn through caring for the animals – including responsibility, respect and compassion – and apply them to their relationships at camp – and back at home.

“Many campers who look to have a future with animals strive to get into the ASIT program,” she says, adding that many campers go on to become camp staffers and enter college with concentrations in animal sciences, zoology, veterinary medicine and biology. “We are routinely being asked for recommendations for veterinary

school by campers and staff,” Farley says. “One of our past staff members just graduated with her doctorate in veterinary medicine.”

Cub Creek’s sister camp, Animal Camp Jamaica, also will set sail again this summer. Teens age 14 to 18 can enjoy beach and ocean activities, including snorkeling; up-close experiences with dolphins, sharks and stingrays; and boat rides that include exploring the Luminous Lagoon at night. “Campers are stunned to learn about a microorganism that allows the water to light up bright blue when it moves,” Farley says.

“It’s something you’ll have to see to believe!”

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Arts & Culture

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ne of the most beloved musicals of recent years, “Wicked,” is playing at The Fabulous Fox this holiday season.

If you’re thinking about heading out to see Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West square off, get a bit devilish beforehand and grab a bite at Diablitos Cantina.

In Good Company STL, which owns Diablitos (the name translates to “little devils” in Spanish) along with other local favorites like Sanctuaria and Hendricks BBQ, is known for its unique concepts, full of eye-catching detail and plenty of style. Diablitos is no exception. In fact, it’s probably the most visually arresting of all of their eateries. From the giant Day of the Dead skull mural to the spectacular star-shaped light fixtures to the various shrines on the walls,

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there’s plenty of atmosphere to soak in.

Once you get your fill of the fabulous interior and turn your attention to the menu, you’ll find a selection of creative takes on traditional Mexican fare, especially street food. The frijoles locos ($8) from the Bocaditos (snacks) list is a good place to start the menu exploration.

It’s a creamy bean dip with cheese seasoned with tomatoes, onions and chilies served with crispy corn tortilla chips. We opted to add some spicy chorizo for an additional buck, a solid move. This app pairs up mighty well with a cold Dos Equis Amber ($3).

There are plenty of choices for bigger plates at Diablitos, from quesadillas to fajitas. Our main attractions began with chicken tinga enchiladas ($10).

This subtly spicy dish consists of a couple of enchiladas filled with tender chicken that’s been simmered with

By Matt Sorrell a variety of spices and smoky chipotle topped with savory tinga sauce and cheese. It’s served with a side of the requisite rice and beans.

The list of street tacos at Diablitos is impressive, with everything from pork to steak making an appearance as fillings and a choice of either soft corn (our pick), hard corn shell or flour tortillas. We went in several flavor directions here. The Baja fish taco ($3) is definitely a go-to whenever we see it on a menu. Chunks of battered tilapia topped with crunchy cabbage and a jalapeño sauce that’s got both hot and sweet. The margarita fajita steak taco ($3) has depth of flavor thanks to caramelized onions and peppers. The Pastor ($3) is made with a foundation tender shredded pork with a piña salsa that brings some sweetness and acidity to really cut through the

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“Wicked”

unctuous pork.

The restaurant has a pretty solid cocktail list, along with plenty of beers and a nice selection of tequilas and mezcals. St. Louis still hasn’t quite gotten its collective palate around these agave spirits, but those who’d like to give them a try should hit the bar at Diablitos. I like Los Nahuales Reposado ($15), which is surprisingly mellow thanks to spending a year in oak.

Diablitos is next to the Saint Louis University campus, close to the Fox but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle of Grand Center for a nice change of pace.

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Diablitos Cantina, 3761 Laclede Ave., 314-644-4430, diablitoscantina.com

Story: Glinda, the Good Witch of Oz, appears before her subjects shortly after the Wicked Witch of the West has been killed by a bucket of water thrown on her by Dorothy, a little girl from Kansas who landed in Oz after her house was swept away by a tornado.

When an Ozian asks Glinda if she knew the Wicked Witch, the crowd is surprised by Glinda’s revelation that they once were best friends.

Glinda then recounts the story of how she met Elphaba, a girl with emerald skin. Elphaba was the older daughter of the governor of Munchkinland, who doted on his younger daughter, Nessarose. The latter was confined to a wheelchair caused by an extreme diet forced on her mother by her father, lest Nessarose also be born green. The unhealthy diet killed her mother and left Nessarose paralyzed.

The governor sends Nessarose to Shiz University and orders Elphaba to watch over her there. At the university, headmistress Madame Morrible learns that Elphaba has magical powers that vary from her own ability to control the weather. Elphaba is delighted when Morrible tells her she can meet the Wizard of Oz, but later is horrified to learn that the Wizard is behind the systematic imprisonment of animals that have lost their ability to speak.

Elphaba and Glinda (known as Galinda at the time), who initially are hostile toward each other, become roommates at Shiz and eventually friends, as well. Unfortunately, they fall in love with the same man, the roguish prince Fiyero. Galinda in turn is loved by the Munchkin Boq, whom she persuades to court the smitten Nessarose, to everyone’s eventual unhappiness. When the court army goes after Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda and Fiyero join forces to save her from an unfair fate.

Highlights: Back for a fifth time at The Fabulous Fox, “Wicked” once again is playing to packed houses after breaking box office records in its four previous engagements. Filled with impressive special effects, resplendent costuming and a vibrant musical score

by Stephen Schwartz, “Wicked” remains every bit as satisfying to its fan base as previous editions.

Other Info: “Wicked” won Tony Awards in 2004 for scenic design and costume design as well as a Best Actress honor for Idina Menzel in the role of Elphaba.

It features a clever script by Winnie Holzman that is based on a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire as well as a lush, invigorating musical score and clever lyrics by Stephen Schwartz of “Pippin” and “Godspell” fame.

On media night, understudy Mary Kate Morrissey filled in smashingly for Emily Koch in the pivotal role of Elphaba. She has the energy, voice and acting ability to show Elphaba’s inner strength and courage in the face of adversity.

She worked well in tandem with both Amanda Jane Cooper as Galinda and Jake Boyd as Fiyero.

By Mark Bretz

While Cooper doesn’t seem as impressive as actresses who have portrayed the “Good Witch” in previous touring productions, she does well with the many comic moments afforded Galinda, such as when she’s teaching Elphaba how to be “Popular,” a comic tune that describes Galinda’s routine for impressing her legion of friends with her shallow but effective prescription for popularity.

Boyd is very good as Fiyero, bringing more substance and believability to the role than seen in previous productions. He’s less over the top in the beginning, thus making his transformation into Elphaba’s love interest all the more convincing.

The cast includes Megan Masako Haley as the embittered Nessarose, Sam Sefarian as the unhappy Boq turned vengeful Tin Man and Wendy Worthington as the ambitious and manipulative Madame Morrible.

Stuart Zagnit delivers the banal evil of the sluggish Wizard, while Chad Jennings conveys the decency and sad decline of the goat professor, Doctor Dillamond.

Joe Mantello’s direction keeps the show moving briskly, belying its running time of two hours and 45 minutes, wisely utilizing the smart choreography and musical staging conceived by Wayne Cilento that maintain the production’s buoyancy.

Music supervisor Stephen Oremus and orchestrator William David Brohn are aided by conductor P. Jason Yarcho and his traveling orchestra. Nine local union musicians also perform the show’s smooth musical underpinning.

“Wicked” has run on Broadway since 2003 and continues as well in London’s West End and touring productions in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

It’s an impressive theatrical machine and one that continues to resonate in its re-imagining of L. Frank Baum’s original novel from 1900, as well as the enduring 1939 film classic.

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Dates: Through Jan. 3 Tickets: From $40 to $200; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Arts Speak

Q&A

WITH MELISSA PAYTON OF THE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

By Robyn Dexter ‌Each year, the Bach Society of Saint Louis, dedicated to performing choral works by Johann Sebastian Bach and other classical and contemporary composers, hosts up-and-coming artists in its Young Artist Awards program. The nine-month experience gives up to four career-oriented singers the chance to serve as understudies, perform as soloists and learn from industry professionals. LN chatted with Bach Society executive director Melissa Payton, who was a Young Artist herself, about the program and its upcoming Young Artist Recital on Sun., Jan. 17.

How did the Young Artist Awards get started?

Our music conductor, Dennis Sparger, started it in 1989.

He wanted to do a scholarship program – an opportunity for us to give excitement to performers under 30 years old. The goal each season is to have one of each voice part.

Sometimes we might end up with only a few. The artists have to have completed at least two years of undergraduate schooling, so they’re usually in between finishing undergrad and grad school. For classical singers at that age, their voices are still growing and developing through their 30s. This time is critical for them to get experience; it’s really valuable.

How are the performers chosen?

They audition. The audition includes sight reading, tonal memory, scales and three vocal selections. The vocal selections include an operatic aria in a foreign language, a concert aria in any language and an operetta or light musical-theater piece.

What does a typical schedule look like for the chosen performers?

We start rehearsals at the end of August, depending on the last concert of the season. They receive a stipend each month and attend rehearsals each week. They also help with other programming, like when (Sparger) gave a program at the Missouri History Museum, the Young Artists came to give examples of music.

How has the program changed over the years?

Leonard Slatkin

The Young Artist Recital wasn’t always part of it; it’s new just within the past five years. One artist said it’d be great if we could put on our own performance. That’s evolved into great opportunity for them to perform. We’re listed as part of (The Bach Society’s) music series. As we get further away from where this program began, we can look back and see where these singers have gone. They now perform all over the U.S. What can people expect from the recital?

The four young artists will be accompanied and will be singing some of the songs they love. They’ll also talk about why they’ve chosen their selections. It will encompass classical and light, fun songs in solos, duets and trios.

Why is it important that the Bach Society nurture young artists?

Where else are you going to have this opportunity unless you’re in school? The experience is invaluable.

You’re really learning all these little things you have to know to be a professional, like learning to be confident, talking to the conductor and singing with an orchestra. It’s hard to get that anywhere else at a young age.

From your personal experience, what was the best part of being a Bach Society Young Artist?

For me, it was probably the amount of performance experience – getting the opportunity to get up and sing in front of people is amazing. When you’re in the in-between stage between undergrad and grad school, you have this incredible opportunity. Some of my greatest memories were singing in front of 2,000 people at Powell Hall.

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The Young Artist Recital will take place Sun., Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Second Presbyterian Church in the Central West End. To learn more, visit bachsociety.org.

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JAZZ ST. LOUIS ALL-STARS ALUMNI QUINTET at Ferring Jazz Bistro featuring five former members of the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, part of Jazz St. Louis’ flagship education program, JazzU. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $15, $10 for students. 314-571-6000 or jazzstl.org.

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New Line Theatre celebrates the 25th anniversary of adult, alternative musical theatre with “25 TO LIFE!” This production at the Sheldon Concert Hall will feature an evening of songs from New Line’s first 25 years. 8 p.m. both nights. $10. 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com.

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The HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS return to St. Louis, celebrating 90 amazing years. The show will take place at the Scottrade Center. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets starting at $19. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

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Various times. Tickets start at $17.50. 314-968-4925 or repstl.org.

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Curtain Call

By Brittany Nay

World-renowned music director Stephen Lord reflects on 25 years with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Pictured Top: Stephen Lord and members of the St. Louis Symphony on stage during Opera Theatre’s Concert for Colin, 2007. Photo by David Levy. Pictured below: Stephen Lord conducting members of the St. Louis Symphony on stage during Opera Theatre’s inaugural Center Stage concert, 2015. Photo by Ken Howard. Pictured Left Middle: Stephen Lord (center) with artistic director James Robinson (left) and director of artistic administration Paul Kilmer (right) discuss artistic planning for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in a 2012 meeting. Photo by Ken Howard. Pictured Bottom Left: Stephen Lord with former general director Charles MacKay at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, 2002. Photo by Ken Howard

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tephen Lord’s 25-year run as music director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) will come to a crescendo following the globally lauded company’s 2017 festival season. But the maestro won’t be putting down his baton – the internationally influential conductor will continue to impact OTSL as music director emeritus.

During a decades-long career, Lord has risen through the ranks of the opera world by virtue of his remarkable talent at identifying and nurturing young singing stars. Dubbed in 2006 as one of Opera News magazine’s “25 Most Powerful Names in U.S. Opera,” Lord has been central to OTSL’s artistic achievements and identity as a company, says general director Timothy O’Leary. “Stephen has been fundamental in our reputation for attracting, identifying, nurturing and championing young artists who routinely emerge from Opera Theatre and go on to major international careers, he says. He is known in the business as having two of the greatest ears on Earth for hearing not just what makes a singer great – but the potential in a young singer to become great.”

Among Lord’s many significant roles at OTSL through the years, he has collaborated with O’Leary and artistic director James Robinson to select shows – from epic world premieres to rarely performed works that have put the company on the opera world’s map. Lord also has played a major role in the company’s Young Artists programs, Gerdine Young Artists Program and Richard Gaddes Festival Artist Program. For example, he makes the final selections of the 32 singers chosen each year for Gerdine Young Artists – selected from some 1,000 applicants from top conservatories around the country – to comprise OTSL’s chorus. His hands-on mentorship and coaching – working with the singer at the piano to help him or her discover the technical, musical and dramatic tools to make music come alive – has great impact on young artists, who go on to appear in OTSL productions and, oftentimes, international productions. Lord facilitated debuts or early performances for singers Deborah Voigt, Patricia Racette, Lawrence Brownlee, Ailyn Perez, Jamie Barton, Christine Goerke and Anthony Griffey, among many others, who have gone on to significant careers in opera.

While studying music at Oberlin College in Ohio, Lord said he caught the opera bug.

“I went to ‘Don Pasquale’ because I had friends in it,” he recalls. “Once I saw the people I knew and loved giving their all (and) saw the dynamic in the theater of passion, neuroses and live music from a real orchestra, I was lured by the siren song of opera.” A selfdescribed enthusiastic and curious young man, Lord jumped full force into the industry and started coaching opera singers. “I was lucky enough that in my first few jobs, I met contemporaries destined to be great singers, and through them and my work with them, I met people even bigger in the business to be clients,” he says. “At the same time, I was learning repertoire by working in various opera companies as a pianist and coach.”

Because of Lord’s work with top-notch talent, OTSL founding general director Richard Gaddes offered him the role of OTSL’s head of music staff in 1980. He went on to become the company’s artistic advisor to the general director in 1983 and music director in 1991.

Prior to his time at OTSL, Lord’s famed opera career also included serving as music director – and later, artistic director – for the Boston Lyric Opera and artistic advisor for opera at the New England Conservatory, as well as conducting five operas and heading the young-artist program for the Canadian Opera Co. While at OTSL, the maestro also landed conducting engagements at leading opera houses around the world, including the English National Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Washington National Opera, New York City Opera, Seoul Arts Center, L’Opéra de Montréal and many more.

“Stephen is an artist to the core, deeply passionate about this music and its meaning,” O’Leary says. “As he’s conducting, he channels each character and creates the music of the character’s inner emotional state.”

Some of Lord’s favorite memories from his years at OTSL have involved mentoring young artists, who not only lived up to his expectations, but also surpassed them, as well as conducting shows including “Candide” (1994), “Lucia di Lammermoor” (2002), “A Little Night Music” (2010), “Sweeney Todd” (2012) and “La rondine” (2015).

Stephen Lord conducting “Lucia di Lammermoor” from the pit at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, 2002. Photo by Ken Howard

Opera Theatre’s 2016 Season • • • • •

“La bohème” May 21 to June 25 “Macbeth” May 28 to June 26* “Ariadne on Naxos” June 5 to June 24 “Shalimar the Clown” June 11 to June 25 “Center Stage: A Young Artist Showcase Concert” June 21* *Conducted by Stephen Lord

TickeTs and informaTion: 314-961-0644, opera-stl.org.

All performances staged at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.

Through the years, Lord never has lost his childlike sense of wonder when it comes to the art of opera – and at the same time, has gained enormous wisdom to impart on the company and the opera world, O’Leary says. “He cares as deeply about every artist, about every project, as he ever did – if not more.”

For OTSL’s 2016 season, Lord will conduct Verdi’s “Macbeth;” and in 2017, although OTSL hasn’t yet officially announced this, his baton will lead Mozart’s “La clemenza di Tito.” Beyond the 2017 season, Lord’s role as music director emeritus will include continuing to oversee the selection and mentoring of singers in its two youngartist programs. And the maestro will continue to conduct select OTSL main-season productions, as well as the company’s annual Center Stage concert, which features singers from the company’s young-artist programs performing operatic excerpts accompanied onstage by members of the St. Louis Symphony. The search for who will succeed Lord as music director has not yet begun, according to Opera Theatre management.

Throughout Lord’s career, local and international arts have enjoyed highs and weathered lows, but he says St. Louis always maintained a forward trajectory. “What St. Louis has more than any other community I have seen in this world is a public who cares about the product in a personal way,” Lord says. “This is not just philanthropic caring.

This is familial caring, careful watching, accepting of new works and new approaches – and on the rare occasion it didn’t work out, (they) are not fazed and continue to be our friends and family.”

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, 314-961-0644, opera-stl.org

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