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BUILD-A-BEAR BAKESHOP As related by LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter, Build-A-Bear Bakeshop in West County Center has been enjoying booming business since it launched in November.

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On the cover 10 For Covenant House Missouri, 2018 is destined to be a “Year of Fun.” This year, the nonprofit celebrates 20 years of providing support to St. Louis youth in crisis. Turn to page 10 to learn more about the organization’s indispensable services and its visions for the future. Pictured on the cover, are (front row) Doreen Gilliam and (back row, left to right) Suzanne King, Tom Gilliam and Jon Nienas. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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EDITOR ‌WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, MY MOM AND I FREQUENTLY TOOK TO the kitchen to whip up some sort of dessert together. Whether making angel food cake with fresh strawberries – my dad’s favorite – a pan of gooey brownies or fresh chocolate chip cookies, we were often baking to appease our outrageous sweet tooths. Although we bake together less frequently these days, I’ll never forget the moments spent with my mom, stirring batter, impatiently waiting for dough to freeze and guiltily licking the bowl before cleanup.

Fortunately, you can now make memories baking with your family without having to worry about the cleanup. The creators of Build-A-Bear have recently launched a new concept: Build-ABear Bakeshop, where customers of all ages can decorate their own cupcakes (or simply stop in to pick up already-iced cakes and treats). This sounds like not only an exciting way to spend an afternoon but also a wonderful way to make special memories – with extra sprinkles, of course!

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art of a larger, New York-based agency with locations in 32 cities throughout six countries, Covenant House Missouri launched in St. Louis in 1998. Since then, it has grown from a small outreach program to a multi-service operation that offers crisis beds, transitional housing, counseling, job training and other supportive services to youth from the ages of 16 to 21. Last year alone, Covenant House Missouri served over 6,000 youth.

“We work with youth that aren’t in the foster system or the juvenile justice system,” says executive director Suzanne King. “We work with youth that really fall through the cracks because there’s not another safety net for them. One in five youth that we serve is a victim of human trafficking.”

“Covenant House Missouri changes all that,” says board chair Jon Nienas.

“They have the skills and tools to help discouraged youth [achieve] a life of independence.” Each and every day, staff and volunteers strive to be a haven for young people in crisis, somewhere they can warm up or cool down, take a shower, eat a meal or receive medical care.

Recognizing the diverse circumstances of youth in need, the nonprofit

Back row, from left to right: Executive director Suzanne King and staff members Hamza Mir, Steve Pope, Ron Cooper and John Cancer. Front row, from left to right: Staff members Nancy Totland, Rebecca Guzman, Anita Blagajcevic and Freida Morris.

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operates two residential service programs at its North Kingshighway headquarters. The short-term crisis program gives young people a place to stay for up to 45 days. Those looking for longer-term housing options can take advantage of the Transitional Living Program, which supports stays of up to two years.

“Word of mouth is our biggest referral source,” explains King. “Young people that we’ve worked with before refer other youth or families.”

Through its Safe and Street Outreach Program, Covenant House Missouri also actively goes out into the community. Staff members drive around, combing the streets for youth that are homeless or need assistance. “Right now, they’re passing out winter outerwear, and they always have food, drink and small toiletries in the car,” explains King. “They try to convince [youth] to come into our crisis program.”

King acknowledges that some young people are reluctant to accept the outreach team’s relief, at least initially. “If they don’t trust us quite yet, [we] can bring them back to our facility to get something to eat, get a shower and then maybe [they’ll] leave,” says King. “Sometimes it takes a couple of visits before youth trust us enough to give it a shot.”

Once that trust is established, however, Covenant House Missouri is ready to work with them to build better lives. As part of this effort, the organization runs a twophase employment program. The first phase is a week-long crash course in which youth learn the steps required to gain employment – from performing job searches to writing résumés.

Participants are tasked with identifying a job to apply for by the end of the week.

With that job in mind, they take part in videotaped mock-interviews and are given feedback that will, ideally, help them land the position. To develop this curriculum, Covenant House Missouri joined forces with the management consulting firm Accenture, which is now designing a course specific to the retail industry.

In the past, though, “youth wouldn’t really sustain a job past 90 days,” observes King.

To counteract this drop, Covenant House Missouri developed the second phase of its employment strategy: an in-house job training program. Dubbed the “Garden Rangers,” youth taking part in this program earn paychecks by cleaning up around the Historic Shaw neighborhood.

For King, this program is about much more than picking up trash. “What we’re trying to build is internal discipline,” she stresses. Through their work, “Garden Rangers” cultivate a sense of responsibility and purpose that sets them up for future job success. Indeed, graduates of the program become eligible to apply for unpaid

internships and, eventually, paid positions at some of Covenant House Missouri’s partnering companies, which include Panera Bread and SweetArt Bakeshop.

The staff and volunteers at Covenant House Missouri realize that at-risk youth need both practical skills and emotional support to thrive. For the past two years, the agency has been undergoing a transition to trauma-informed care, a process that will take a total of five years to complete.

“Usually agencies will react to youth’s behavior, but trauma-informed care looks beyond behavior and examines why it happens,” explains King. “It’s helping youth develop healthier coping skills and additional tools that they can use to navigate through life.” For King, this transition represents a “deep cultural change within the agency,” one that will usher the organization into its next chapter.

Covenant House Missouri will mark yet another special occasion in April, with the celebration of its tenth annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala. The fundraiser is a

chance for supporters and alumni to honor the organization’s achievements and to champion its future.

Longtime patrons Tom and Doreen Gilliam find it especially “heartwarming to know that, after 20 years, Covenant House Missouri still adheres to the principles upon which it was founded: No one can take away the value that God places on every person at conception.”

“The homeless youth we serve are resilient, bright and wonderful people,” underscores Nienas. “Covenant House Missouri gives them the chance to show the world what they can do. We take hopelessness and change it into thriving teens and young adults that make a positive impact in our community.”

Covenant House Missouri, 2727 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314-450-7670, covenanthousemo.org

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ST. LOUIS SPORTS COMMISSION AND NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP FOUNDATION

FRIENDS OF CHARACTERPLUS

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St. Louis Realtors

A MAGICAL EVENING GALA

Andy and Kristin Dielmann

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n November at the DoubleTree by Hilton at St. Louis-Chesterfield, St. Louis Realtors celebrated the 2018 installation of officers and directors – including Marc Levinson as president of St. Louis Realtors and Tammy Sherrell-Shortt as president of Women’s Council of Realtors Metropolitan St. Louis. Levinson spoke of furthering leadership roles for women, fair housing for all, pushing for diversity and fighting against discrimination. More than 300 attendees packed the VIP lounge and the hotel’s ballroom in a night of celebration that included intrigue, festivity, cocktails and dinner.

John Sebree, John Gormley, Marc Levinson, Elizabeth Mendenhall

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Chriss and Holly Even

I enjoyed being a part of St. Louis Realtors’ recent installation of their 2018 leadership team. It was so motivating to be surrounded by Realtors that work hard every day to advocate for private property owner rights and make the American dream of homeownership a reality for the people of St. Louis.

NATE JOHNSON, MISSOURI REALTORS 2018 PRESIDENT (SHOWN WITH CARDINA JOHNSON)

Ricky Sr. and Rochelle Hopkins, Anthony Smith

Bob Borgmann, Floyd Ferrell

Jason and Jennifer Walton

Erin Jones, Sue Middleton, Suzi Mattus

Laura and Charles Davis

Kimberly Jones, Marilyn French, George Williams

Paul Prince, Carole Baras, Sonny Brockman, Fred Baras, Caroleen Ferrell, Denny Rombach, Caroleen Ferrell

John Paul Walsh, Paula Bohr

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St. Louis Sports Commission and National Sportsmanship Foundation

MUSIAL AWARDS

Chris Zimmerman, Emily Burch

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he 2017 Musial Awards, presented by Maryville University, honored the year’s greatest moments of sportsmanship and the biggest names in sports for their class and character. Produced annually by the St. Louis Sports Commission and the National Sportsmanship Foundation, the event and its awards are named for Stan “the Man” Musial, the late St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer who ranked as the ultimate good sport. Receiving awards for 2017 were Jackie Joyner-Kersee (lifetime achievement award), Michael Bidwill, Kaleb Carter and Carla Collins, Aliyah Charbonier, Abbey D’Agostino, Carl Edwards, Matthew Garcia, Paul Mainieri, Dion Puthoff, Krista Young, Levi Thompson and the Hawkeye Wave. Curtis Francois chaired the evening event.

Mark Lombardi, John Sondag

Mark Mestemacher, Chris Zimmerman, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Barb Freeland

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George Restovich, Paul Mainieri, Rich Sauget

The Musial Awards give St. Louis the opportunity to show what is great with the city. These awards celebrate extraordinary sportsmanship throughout the years!

CURTIS FRANCOIS, CHAIRMAN OF THE 2017 MUSIAL AWARDS

Jean Musial Edmonds, Allison, Lindsey and Dave Edmonds

Katie and Tom Lally

Nicole and Nathan Marafioti

Burt and Pati Kemp, Debra and Andrew Clyne

Heather Clark, Kelly Kenter

Beth Wheeler, Josh Walehwa

Jamey and Adrian Edgerton

Tom Eschen, Dana and Jim Whalen

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Friends of CharacterPlus

FALL PARTY

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his year’s Friends of CharacterPlus event took place at Moulin on Chouteau. Steve Ewing – vocalist for St. Louis’ The Urge – provided the music.

CharacterPlus partners with area schools that wish to introduce programs that emphasize character-building, resulting in education-building.

Ce Andre Perry, the principal of CharacterPlus’ latest adopted school, believes the organization will take his school to a higher level. CharacterPlus approached the school to help further both its future and its students’. In its three-year program, CharacterPlus initially collects data on current progress and protocols of a school, gauging the approach it needs to make a difference. In the remainder of the three years, the organization funds and implements a structure proven to teach students lessons that strengthen not only learning potential but also personal morals. After that, CharacterPlus returns the reins to a given school and finds the next community to support.

It’s going to make a big difference.

CE ANDRE PERRY, PRINCIPAL, ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES MIDDLE SCHOOL (SHOWN WITH BRIAN HOGAN)

Dave Tobin, Jenny and Craig Beilsmith

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St. Louis Area Foodbank

BLUES & BITES

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otentially to area hockey lovers’ delight, the St. Louis Area Foodbank held its Blues & Bites event at its Bridgeton warehouse. The event featured a silent auction, a game room, a photo booth, drinks and food from 15 vendors, accompanied by music from the Charles Glenn Group.

Emcee and voice of the St. Louis Blues John Kelly interviewed several current and former attending team members, who happily signed autographs and posed for photos. Blues mascot Louie also attended, greeting guests and fans and otherwise interacting with them. The foodbank serves more than 392,000 individuals every year – more than 42 million pounds of food to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs in 26 counties.

Deanna Schmidt, Rachel Ingenthron

Since starting the relationship with the foodbank, it’s really been amazing. Eleven years ago, they moved to their current location, and the amount of food and the people that they’re serving has multiplied exponentially. It’s just been amazing to see the role that this organization has taken in the community, and they continue to look at providing food in a whole new way.

JASON ARNOLD, FORMER BOARD MEMBER, MANAGING PARTNER OF HAMILTON HOSPITALITY

Natalie and Andrew Schmidt, Tom and Rhonda Schmidt

Chris Klein, Louie, Megan Flint

Andrew Crews, Hannah Crews, Karen Crews

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Upcoming

GATHERINGS

By Robyn Dexter

‌Fri., Jan. 26

St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association hosts KEYBOARDS FOR KIDS, an adults-only event, in The Coronado Ballroom. 7 p.m. (ldastl.org)

Sat., Jan. 27

Independence Center hosts its annual DANCING WITH THE ST. LOUIS STARS fundraising dance competition at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 6 p.m. (dancingwiththestlouisstars.org) The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities will host its ANNUAL GALA at the Orlando’s Event & Conference Center. 6 p.m. (orlandofamilyfoundation.org)

Fri., Feb. 2

American Heart Association hosts its annual GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 10:30 a.m. (heart.org)

Sat., Feb 3

Miriam hosts its STORYBOOK BALL to benefit the Learning to Succeed campaign in the Khorassan Ballroom at The Chase Park Plaza. 6 p.m. (miriamstl.org) St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities hosts its 31st annual WINTER BALL KARNEVAL to celebrate its 58th anniversary, at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. 6 p.m. (stl4stuttgart.com) Doorways Housing hosts its DOORWAYS INSPIRED gala at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 7 p.m. (doorwayshousing.org)

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hen she was ready to downsize from her home in Town and Country and move to a multilevel condo in downtown Clayton, Bob Burmeister’s client called on him and the Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry team to help.

“She loved the location, but the home was in need of renovation to bring it up-to-date and be functional for her lifestyle,” Burmeister says.

Burmeister and his team redesigned her main living area to maximize the space with a gourmet kitchen, a built-in breakfast banquette and a beverage bar across from the main seating area of the family room.

“The tall ceilings, bright white custom cabinetry with glass doors and interior lighting, and Danby marble countertops with full-height backsplashes helped to make the limited space feel open and roomy, while the refinished dark wood floors, colorful artwork and unique light fixtures added contrast and character,” Burmeister says.

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cubbies adjoining the 4-car heated garage. Second floor boasts five plus bedrooms, four updated

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tunning architecture just steps from downtown Kirkwood! The foyer showcases the 2.5 story staircase and leads to the parlor with builtin bookcases. Updated open kitchen features custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances. Butler’s pantry opens to large dining room with wood-burning fireplace. Exceptional family room features a gas stone fireplace, coffered ceilings and French doors leading to a gorgeous patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Fabulous master suite, a second bedroom suite and two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath complete the second floor. Exquisite lower level includes a movie theater, game room, and a half bath.

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We’re all atwitter over these new designs.

A wing chair by Taylor King takes on a whimsical look with Crazy Hair Carnival, a new fabric decorated with embroidered birds in vibrant colors. (shubertdesign.com)

STUDIO|A HOME’s ceramic dove lamps with mattewhite finish, crystal base and laminated hardback white Shantung shade could work in almost any interior, from modern to traditional. (savvyladue.com)

Duralee introduces Pappagalli, a new print from the Thomas Paul collection. The artist says it’s probably the most traditional pattern in the group, but also one of his favorites. (greatcoverupdesign.com)

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A big thank you to all our buyers and sellers!

FOR SALE

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Years of experience and satisfied clients in a wide variety of areas and price ranges! 2018 is going to be a great year for buying and selling!

Gracious 1.5 story on almost 3 park-like acres. An elegant gallery entrance leads to a light-filled front hall, formal living and dining rooms. Inviting family room has a wet bar, a fireplace and walks out to a Florida room. First-floor master bedroom suite has a dressing room. There are lovely views from all the windows of the house.

A SELECTION OF 2017 SOLD PROPERTIES:

SOLD

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566 High Meadow | Frontenac

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52 Huntleigh Woods | Huntleigh

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SOLD

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tudies show that plants help clean the air, decrease the risk of illness, improve mood and even enhance concentration and memory. Yet many people live and work in a concrete jungle, rarely stopping to enjoy the benefits of green space.

Mark Woolbright, division manager at Filtrexx LivingWalls in Fenton, lists even more benefits to ample plantings: noise reduction, urban cooling, biodiversity and carbon footprint reduction. Filtrexx creates “living walls” – vertical structures embedded with various types of plants – for both outdoor and indoor spaces. The walls are functional, often built as structural retaining walls, and beautiful, cascading with lush greenery.

“Filtrexx LivingWalls are sustainable, strong and green, backed by more than 15 years of supporting research and success with composted growing media,” Woolbright says. “We use sustainable and local materials to help you create beautiful living walls that grow healthy plants.”

Although Filtrexx is headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company’s nonretail Fenton location is open to the public, with live examples of several types of living walls where people can see what applications are available and begin the process of planning for a living wall in a home, office or landscape.

Structural living walls are used for restoration and stabilization of slopes and banks beside streams or lakes, and some structural systems, such as EarthBloxx, are as strong as traditional concrete products, Woolbright says. Yet they do something concrete never can. “They provide a more natural appearance while also increasing green space and habitat,” he notes.

Vertical living wall applications, known as VerTexx

Systems, can be used indoors or outdoors, again to increase green space and give a natural look. “Vertical living walls can also be used as screens or fencing for privacy or as a design element,” Woolbright says.

“Vertical systems are very popular and versatile for residential applications as well as businesses that want to add unique greenery features. They can be easily integrated at restaurants, cafés, breweries, offices, storefronts, health care facilities, schools and more. Living walls can also incorporate edible plants for growing local food.” Although the vertical walls have been more popular with businesses so far, the structural applications are often used in both commercial and residential settings.

The VerTexx walls are manufactured from galvanized steel panels that contain planting trays that hold edible, ornamental or native plants. The trays contain Filtrexx GroSoxx or GardenSoxx, which are compost-filled mesh tubes. Mounting hardware, irrigation and waterproofing are other components of the wall installation.

“Our structural living walls are built with a variety of materials that include GroSoxx, geogrid [for stability],

anchors and irrigation,” Woolbright says. “The installation is quicker and less labor-intensive than many traditional options, with less equipment needed.”

Whether indoor or out, living wall maintenance depends on location and vegetation, factors that are considered when planning the project, Woolbright adds. Most systems require minimal maintenance, and plants can be changed over time. “The design of the living wall would determine the ‘life span’ of the wall and if it is meant to be permanent or temporary,” he says.

When planning to install a living wall system, placement and function are key considerations. The walls vary by size and slope, from small vertical indoor features to very large exterior retaining or stabilizing structures. Plants can include annuals, perennials, grasses, vines, flowers and vegetables. Irrigation and lighting are additional factors.

Not all Filtrexx products are used only for vertical structures. “The GroSoxx units work very well for green roof applications because the growing material can be customized, and it is contained and easy to place on roofs,” Woolbright says. “We would work with a local green roof designer-installer to work out all the details of a project together.”

Because living walls offer so many options in terms of materials and vegetation, costs vary widely.

Woolbright says customers pay anywhere from $8 to $150 per square foot. “If you are interested in any type of living wall, give us a call to discuss your project with our team, and we can guide you through the process,” he says.

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CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

for a wonderful 2017!

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If you are planning to move in 2018, I would love to help.

A SELECTION OF 2017 SOLD PROPERTIES: SOLD

SOLD

Woodbridge

919 Tirrill Farms

(REPRESENTED THE BUYER)

SOLD

1033 Wilton Royal #1107

SOLD

7723 Country Club

SOLD

SOLD

200 S. Brentwood #15A

SOLD

SOLD

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8531 Antler Drive

(REPRESENTED THE BUYER)

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6340 Clayton Road #105

(REPRESENTED THE BUYER)

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Thank You

PENDING

SOLD

to my clients and friends for another successful year in 2017!

900 S. Hanley, #15D • $200,000

SOLD

SOLD

7432 Delmar Boulevard

940 Dwyer Place

SOLD

4554 Laclede Avenue, #205

SOLD

134 North Central Ave, #B

SOLD

7822 Cornell Avenue

SOLD

5734 Neosho

7249 Maryland Avenue

SOLD

500 North & South #106

SOLD

710 South Hanley Rd, #10B

SOLD

1903 Edwards Street

SOLD

1507 Windrider

Please contact me if you are thinking of moving this year!

Jean S. Schneider, GRI 314.973.3065

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512 Mapleview

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SOLD

SOLD

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SOLD

SOLD

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SOLD

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SOLD

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TOWN AND COUNTRY | $5,200,000 1290 Dry Ridge Road One of a kind estate property on 33.3 acres with 7 car garage.

TOWN AND COUNTRY | $3,495,000 13659 Mason Heights Magnificent European-styled estate on 2.5 acres.

LADUE | $3,450,000 15 Pine Valley Drive Exceptional home, overlooking St. Louis Country Club.

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WELDON SPRING | $1,795,000 6 Upper Whitmoor Drive Spectacular residence, on 4.3 acres.

CLAYTON | $1,785,000 8025 Maryland Avenue 9C Stunning Clayton Condo with dazzling view of the Arch.

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IN REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl

‌MARILYN ADAIRE

MARY BETH BENES

JENNIFER BRINKER

HOLLY BRY

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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Gladys Manion Real Estate

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Mary Beth Benes consistently ranks in

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the top 0.25 percent of all agents, was

Jennifer Brinker’s 25-year background

Marilyn Adaire and her family often

designated as the No. 1 agent in the

in construction and marketing

Holly Bry launched her career in real

moved during her early career, giving

Town and Country office at Coldwell

catapulted her success in real estate.

estate initially as a distraction and a

the real estate agent a valuable

Banker Gundaker and has earned the

Her client base speaks volumes for her

way to deal with the sadness of her

perspective on the process from both a

President’s Premier, the highest level

work, with a 98-percent client referral

terminally-ill father and 37-year-old

family and a corporate view. Navigate

of achievement within the agency.

that places her in the top three percent

sister-in-law. Twenty-three years later

the related stresses with the aid of a

Her expert advice on schools and

of area REALTORS. She and her family

and she has become one of Gladys

professional REALTOR like Adaire, who

neighborhoods proves invaluable.

have built four homes of their own

Manion’s top producing agents, with

within Frontenac.

more than $150 million in lifetime sales.

LIZZY DOOLEY

understands the intricacies of buying and selling homes.

KIM CARNEY

JACKIE CHEHVAL

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Carney once again has been named

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downsizing. Maybe you simply need a

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1 agent. As a cancer survivor, Carney

change. Whatever life requires of you

stays involved in the St. Louis Ovarian

– or you of it, Jackie Chehval can guide

Vicki Cutting-Thompson and Laura

challenges and fast pace of the

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you through each step of the process.

Arnold, a dedicated mother-daughter

business. The Lizzy Dooley Group

ten percent of all sales to Siteman

With her experience and service,

duo in partnership for more than

is comprised of four incredible

Cancer Center.

Chehval is there to help you find a house

17 years, make client education and

women, all of whom are heavily

you can call “home.”

satisfaction top priorities. With

involved in their local communities

accountability, experience and a unique

and cover several area networks.

percent of agents in the state, Kim

remains energized by the everyday

understanding of the St. Louis area, these two have definitely proven that they are your edge in local real estate.

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ANN ESPENSCHIED, WENDY HERMANN & PAULA ANDREW

MELISSA FIELDS

THE GORRIS GIRLS

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Club, Maria Elias ranks in the top one

314-872-6697,

agent who is trustworthy, has

Diane and Andrea, The Gorris Girls, are

percent of St. Louis REALTORS. She

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integrity and instills confidence while

a mother-daughter duo who brings two-

establishing relationships that last

plus decades of experience, knowledge

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earned her designation as a relocation

8077 Maryland Ave., 314-422-2665, thegorrisgirls.com

“I pride myself on being a committed

specialist and listing-and-marketing

“We are extremely grateful to have

a lifetime,” Melissa Fields says. The

and talent to every project. Diane holds

specialist for 20-plus years of assisting

worked with so many amazing clients in

certified relocation specialist excels at

numerous REALTOR designations

families with moving. People continue

2017, which once again puts us in the

her career and has garnered numerous

while Andrea, a Saint Louis University

to rave about Elias’ matchmaking skills

top one percent of Berkshire Hathaway

honors through her agency, St. Louis

graduate, offers a fresh, tech-savvy

between clients and homes.

agents,” the Espenschied Hermann

REALTORS Association and the

marketing approach. The Gorris

Group agrees. “With 40-plus combined

National Association of REALTORS.

Girls are passionate and dedicated to

years of experience as relocation-

delivering the best client experience.

certified luxury specialists, we look

ROBIN HALTERMAN

BETH HOLTZ SCHENK

HEATHER JOHNSON

Halterman Stix Group Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

8301 Maryland Ave., Suite 100, 314-922-3339,

lauramccarthy.com

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With 30 years of experience in sales and

than wide,” Heather Johnson says.

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“My business model? Go deep rather rehabbing, it’s evident that Beth Holtz

“I operate as an independent agent,

of mind right now. Look no further

“I specialize in bringing new

Schenk loves houses. She has an MBA in

meaning my clients can count on me

than Land|Litwack & Associates. Four

developments from conception to

marketing and shares her expertise on

to guide them every step of the way.

fantastic women are spearheading

completion, and have the privilege

reorganization and staging, as well as

Straight-forward communication, a

the No. 1 real estate team in

of representing a diverse group of

assists in selling or buying homes. Holtz

high level of organization and a sense

Berkshire Hathaway’s Clayton office.

buyers and sellers,” Robin Halterman

Schenk volunteers at Glennon Guild and

of humor make the buying and selling

Let Berkley Land, Kendra Downs,

says. “I also am grateful to work with

St. Vincent de Paul, among others.

process effortless.”

Karen Polishuk and Ali Frederick

a select team of brilliant women. We are committed to excellence through communication, authentic relationships, market insight and experience.”

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JILL MALLEY

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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Peggy Liggett guides clients who are

With 30-plus years as a top producer

experiencing a big transition with

SUE MCLAUGHLIN & KATIE MCLAUGHLIN Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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314-874-5064 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office),

for Laura McCarthy, Jill Malley exhibits

Katie McLaughlin grew up in real estate.

Sydney Millman joined The Ryan

unmatched expertise. She understands

the energy, enthusiasm and attention

She followed her mother, Sue, who has

Tradition with eight years of experience

firsthand how emotional and daunting

to detail that leads to success for her

30-plus years of experience, into the

at Coldwell Banker Gold Coast in Chicago.

it can be to leave a home one has lived

buyers and sellers. Passionate about

business. Katie became licensed during

She specializes in luxury properties

in for many years. Her empathy and

volunteering in the community, she

college to assist with open houses. Her

and has a strong family background

organizational skills make this type of

spends her downtime walking and hiking

natural instincts have contributed to

in real estate. With a bachelor’s

situation as stress-free as possible.

in nearby parks and across the country.

the success of the team. Together, Sue

degree in psychology and extensive

and Katie work hard and smart, treating

experience, she works to achieve the

clients like family.

best for her buyers and sellers.

NICOLE PORTA

SABRINA ROBB

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Robb Partners Keller Williams Realty

ALLIE ROSSINI & ALISON SCHNEIDER

KRISTI MONSCHEIN-DESANTIS The Monschein Team

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate

17050 Baxter Road, Suite 200, 636-537-8288, themonscheinteam.com

314-609-1819 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

In 2017, Kristi Monschein-DeSantis

Born and raised in St. Louis, Nicole

Sabrina Robb established herself as

and The Monschein Team closed

Porta was introduced to real estate by

one of the area’s go-to REALTORS

155 transactions valued at almost

her father, who is a developer. Today,

by demonstrating an expertise in

Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider

$65 million. With 40-plus years of

she is an agent with 12 years to her

marketing and selling luxury homes.

became leaders in real estate prior to

experience, she utilizes her wealth of

name. A resident of Kirkwood, Porta has

The Robb Partners continue to be

their partnership. Their connection

knowledge and expertise to aid clients

two wonderful children and volunteers

ranked as a top team for both client

extends beyond real estate, making

while giving back to the community

at their school.

service and production in the central

them a stronger team on behalf of their

through the Fisher House, a home for

corridor, having assisted more than 50

clients. Both delight in volunteering.

veterans receiving medical treatment.

families in 2017.

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PEGGY LIGGETT

MEGAN ROWE

JEAN SCHNEIDER

BETH SCHULTZ

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Megan Rowe got her real estate license

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Jean Schneider knows the business of

Beth Schultz recognizes that real estate

Elizabeth St. Cin, a former teacher and

at age 18. While in college, she assisted

residential real estate inside and out.

is more than buying or selling properties.

the hardworking mother of five boys,

her mom, Joan, who also worked in the

Having been in the industry for 30-plus

It is memories and feelings. It is personal

has a passion for nurturing and service.

industry. Even though she was a shy

years, she has experienced numerous

and unpredictable. It is creating a

Having lived all over the country, she

child, Rowe instinctually grew into her

market cycles and seen the evolution

partnership, rising to challenges and

developed an interest in real estate

career. Her husband and son are both

of the housing industry, which gives

celebrating successful endings. Schultz

and interior design. Joining Laura

Type 1 diabetics and she passionately

her and her clients a real advantage.

adores the adventure, finds the detailed

McCarthy in 1993, St. Cin discovered

volunteers for JDRF.

Schneider gives good counsel and

process humbling and is honored to be

a match to service, dedication and

achieves great results.

invited on the journey.

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ifelong St. Louisan Jeni Deibel likes to keep things comfortable and casual, with a fashionforward twist. A functional nutritionist, Deibel owns her own practice, Nautical Development, where she works as an integrative health coach and addiction nutrition recovery coach.

“When I’m not in a baseball cap and workout clothes, I enjoy mixing pieces and breaking rules,” she says. “Depending on the occasion, I love a polishedcasual look with a little edge. And quite often, if I’m wearing a great shoe and rocking a great bag, the rest doesn’t matter and just falls into place!”

Deibel, an active online shopper, says she’s “definitely a shoe person, then a bag person,” and notes that she prefers to splurge on high-quality designer shoes a few times per year instead of purchasing lots of cheap options. “I definitely go for quality over quantity,” she says. “I love Christian Louboutin, Valentino, Stuart Weitzman, Sergio Rossi, Gucci, JeanMichel Cazabat, Ash, Alexander White and my all-time

favorite tennis shoe, [the] Stella McCartney Adidas UltraBOOST.” Deibel’s current fashion obsessions include a wool trench from DSTLD in West Hollywood, California, and a custom necklace from Genovese Jewelers, a one-of-akind piece that includes a gold thumbprint of her late father. Although not typically one for jewelry, Deibel regards this understated necklace as a favorite and deeply sentimental.

“My personal style has evolved over the years and continues to change, but the one style trait that remains a constant staple is confidence,” Deibel says.

“As long as I am comfortable and confident in what I am wearing, anything goes. I love original, one-ofa-kind pieces and shopping from boutiques – even local designers if I can. I rarely shop ‘big-box’ retail; I would prefer to spend my money on small businesses that carry the lines I like.” She also notes her love of discount hunting, naming online retailer Poshmark as a personal favorite.

By Julia Cain Thanks to her flexible schedule, Deibel says she likes to start the morning with exercise.

“I always say that if I put ‘real’ clothes on first thing in the morning, my workout won’t happen,” Deibel says, mentioning Lululemon, Joah Brown, Free People, Carbon38 and Splits59 as some of her favorite activewear brands. “Aside from comfortable workout clothes, I will typically throw on my favorite AG jeans, tank or tee, some layering pieces and a great loafer or boot.”

Outside of the office, Deibel and her husband, Todd, raise their three children: two elementary schoolage boys and a 3-year-old girl Deibel calls a future fashionista. “She already has her own style, and despite her extreme girliness, she’s very mighty and can keep up with her older brothers.”

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n St. Louisan Sofi Seck’s West African native country of Senegal, a year of school costs $1,000 – roughly the same amount as many families’ annual incomes. And even for African families who can afford to send their children to school, daughters often must drop out at a young age to help with household chores. “As a result, most women in rural areas of Africa don’t have a formal education,” Seck says. “But I plan to change that.”

Last September, Seck, a local professional photographer, teamed with longtime friend Rosebell Komugisha – a Ugandan native now teaching in Louisville, Kentucky – to found Expedition Subsahara. Named for the founders’ native sub-Saharan region of Africa, the organization sells African handicrafts to support the female artisans who make them, as well as raise money for a girls school set to be built in Senegal. Its mission centers on increasing opportunities for women to succeed in the 21st century without being forced to leave their home countries, through technology and graphic arts, incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math (the increasingly ubiquitous “STEAM”) into a formal education.

Just a few months since its inception, Expedition Subsahara has grown to employ approximately 15 artisans living in the rural villages of Senegal and the East African nation of Uganda. The organization pays the artisans a fair wage for their high-quality handmade goods, which range from colorful handwoven baskets to hand-painted home décor, leather handbags and statement jewelry like beaded necklaces and headpieces. This year, the product line will also expand to include handcrafted ceramic home décor from an artisan in the North African kingdom of Morocco. “There is a lot of craftsmanship that went into each piece,” Seck says, adding that even a small basket can take 16 hours to weave.

In addition to raising much-needed funds, Seck believes the African art is bridging cultures.

“We have found that around the world – and even here [in St. Louis] – many people don’t understand one another’s cultures, and that turns into fear,” she says. “These products are conversation starters, and dialogue often leads to a better understanding of one another.”

Seck, who moved to the U.S. to attend school, graduated from McCluer High School in Florissant and the University of Missouri-St. Louis before starting the photography business she’s run for the past eight years – all proof, she says, that formal education changes lives. “[During my childhood,] my mom would weave baskets for hours, and it took her years to earn enough money to send me here for school,” Seck says, adding that her mother and the rest of her family still live in Senegal. “My mom didn’t get an education, and she vowed I would get an education and make something of myself.”

Seck hopes that one day every African woman will have an education as she did – and that they won’t have to leave home to enjoy that opportunity. That’s why the ultimate goal of Expedition Subsahara involves opening a technical school, offering girls an education in everything from computer science to the arts, along with a center for literacy open to the entire community of Fass-Colobane, Senegal, located near Seck’s hometown of Dakar. Fifteen

percent of the proceeds from each item goes directly to building the secondary school for African girls, Seck notes. “We want to give [students] skills that translate into the workforce,” she says.

With an online fundraising campaign powered by the St. Louisbased nonprofit Big Picture Project, the school has entered the early stages of development. “We found land we want to build on in Fass-Colobane, Senegal, and we are applying for government grants and looking for a contractor,” Seck explains, adding that the organization hopes to purchase the land for the project this year and start construction on the school next year. Interested donors can contribute to the school campaign fund through Expedition Subsahara’s own website and, directly, through thebigpicproject.org.

Although Expedition Subsahara ultimately plans to expand its product line to St. Louis-area stores, its pieces currently are selling through its website and, periodically, at pop-up shops and events across the state. The organization’s next event – selling artisan handicrafts and sharing its story – will take place from March 23 to 25 at Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

St. Louisans have been showing strong support for Expedition Subsahara – its products and its mission, Seck says. “I get message after message from people raving about how beautiful the products are, and they are excited the purchase is going to help women in Africa,” she says. “St. Louisans say they want to help us better the world – because they know it will come back to St. Louis.”

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“My goal is to help people think about jewelr y differently,” declares Adam Foster, founder of Adam Foster Fine Jewelr y.

Driven by the belief that jewelry is personal, Foster transforms shopping into a customized and arguably more special affair at his Brentwood atelier. The result? One-of-a-kind pieces that beg to be worn and admired.

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hether it’s a pair of pearl studs worn so often that they become like a second skin or a beloved cocktail ring – passed down from generation to generation and reserved only for special occasions – a piece of jewelry can be incredibly personal.

More than mere trinkets, jewelry can mark a milestone, spark memories of a loved one or simply accompany you throughout your daily life.

Adam Foster, founder of the eponymous fine jewelry atelier in Brentwood, understands the intimacy and power of jewelry. For more than 15 years, Foster has been producing bespoke creations for customers in his hometown of St. Louis and across the country. “We’re different because we’re not trying to help customers find the right line of jewelry,” says Foster. “We design and make everything in-house for each customer.”

Jewelry vies with chocolate and roses as one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts to give and to receive. A visit to Foster’s studio, however, is unlike an ordinary trip to the jewelry store. Foster caters to all types of clients, from customers looking to purchase a piece straight from the case to those seeking custom designs. Sometimes, a consultation with Foster will be the gift – a surprise date resulting in a beautiful piece made specifically for the wearer, no return receipt required.

“People tell me, ‘I just go into stores and buy stuff.’ Well, fine, but you came here for an experience,” stresses Foster. That experience typically begins with a one-onone appointment, complete with cocktails, conversation and free rein of the showroom.

“It’s about the experience of coming in, having a drink and designing something together,” explains Foster. “When the piece is complete, it will be about the jewelry and the fact that you got to spend time with the person who made it. I think that’s really important.”

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design. “Maybe you don’t have your eye on anything specific, but you know you want a ring,” he says. “We think about how we can fit the piece into your lifestyle and who you are, so that people comment: ‘Oh my god! That’s so you!’”

With references to the Renaissance, nature, and the cosmos, Foster’s brilliant designs easily elicit reactions of amazement and awe. Although Foster incorporates diamonds into his work, he is known for sourcing and showcasing rare gemstones, like emeralds, rubies, sapphires and blue moonstones. r, however, is more interested in marrying the right design with the Foster, right wearer than he is in any particular material. “It’s less about a specific kind of material and more about the final piece, and making sure it matches your aesthetic.”

This year will be a momentous one for Foster and his business.

Clients can look forward to new designs that feature a more modern edge, borrowing from Art Deco and the clean geometry of Piet Mondrian’s work. In February, he will host a trunk show at New York’s storied Bergdorf Goodman department store. And in the spring, pring, Foster will open his first standalone boutique on Lindbergh Blvd.

With this new storefront, Foster will be able to bring his exquisite designs and unique shopping experience to even more St. Louis-area customers. “Normal jewelry shopping is more about checking boxes,” he states. “Our process is about the finished piece, so that when a customer wears our jewelry, people wonder: “Where did this come from?” d., SSuitte 410, St. Adam Foster Fine Jewelry, 1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Louis, 314-771-3390, fosterjewelry.com

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ndustrialist J. Paul Getty, once identified as the richest living American, has been quoted as saying, “Without the element of uncertainty, the bringing off of even the greatest business triumph would be dull, routine and ultimately unsatisfying.”

If Getty still lived today, I imagine he’d feel quite satisfied.

Fueling unpredictability in 2018 are the recent passage of the federal 2017 tax cuts. Those cuts clearly constitutes a fiscal stimulus. Its sponsors predict it will stimulate investment, encourage companies to bring back overseas funds and create thousands of new jobs.

However, if that fails the legislation could add massive amounts to the federal debt.

Businesses appear to be the big winners in the area of such cuts, with their rates dropping from 35 to 21 percent and the corporate alternative minimum tax repealed. The budgetary cost of the cuts will be felt between now and 2022. There’s a lot at stake – and there’s also a lot of hope.

Individuals may also benefit, at first, from the new tax brackets, which have been lowered. The new arrangement also doubles the child tax credit to $2,000 and gives a $500 credit for nonminor child dependents.

Uncertainty exists here, too, as the law caps state and local tax deductions, repealing the individual mandate of

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The FANG tech stocks – Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google – will continue to face growing pressures and restrictions such as those found in a new privacy law in Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation.

the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

Adding to the uncertainty are short-term rate increases expected from the Federal Reserve. Since 2009, U.S. markets have been helped by a massive Fed intervention; interest rates have been pushed down to record lows, while asset purchases have depressed bond yields. The Fed has indicated it may raise rates three times in 2018, after three increases in 2017. Even if the Fed moves slowly, higher interest rates often lead to an end to credit cycles.

One other situation to watch in 2018 involves the increased scrutiny over privacy and control of our personal data. The FANG tech stocks – Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google – will continue to face growing pressures and restrictions such as those found in a new privacy law in Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation.

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The changing dynamics of net neutrality also pose uncertainty for consumers worldwide.

In sum, the U.S. economy has been undergoing what amounts to a sugar rush. Economic history suggests that will end soon. Whether or not the tax cuts, Fed actions and other factors yet unknown will sustain the good times ranks as the defining uncertainty of 2018. Still, as author Stephen Covey tells us, “If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty.”

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O The Build-A-Bear brand is sprinkled around West County Center with the addition of its first bakeshop.

n Nov. 14, a colorful new storefront made its debut in Des Peres’ West County Center: Build-ABear Bakeshop.

Inspired by the company’s deep-rooted make-your-own concept, the bakeshop brings a new approach that goes beyond creating a plush pal. At the first-ever Build-A-Bear Bakeshop, customers of all ages can decorate their own cupcakes, provided by locally owned sweet treat company Sarah’s Cake Shop.

According to chief operating officer Chris Hurt, Build-A-Bear actually introduced a food concept in the early 2000s – the Eat with Your Bear Hands single-location restaurant was launched in 2005 to complement the instore experience at the Fifth Avenue store in New York City. The restaurant closed in 2007, but the company’s 20th birthday was the perfect excuse to bring back a sweet element of the concept in a smaller format with Build-A-Bear Bakeshop. By chance, a space became available on West County Center’s first floor, just a few storefronts down from the mall’s Build-A-Bear Workshop.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better time to open a concept like this,” Louis Wachter, the chief bakeshop manager, says, eyeing the busy mall around him. “The traffic has been unreal, and [the storefront] is so bright compared to those around it. Your eyes just go right to it.”

Patrons to West County Center can enjoy a variety of sweet treats including cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, cakes, macarons and more. Individual treats start at $2, and a 6-inch cake is $17.50. Customers can choose from already-iced cakes and treats or choose to decorate their own cupcakes with frosting, icing pens and sprinkles.

The store also has a deal where customers can get two cupcakes and a drink – choosing from juice, milk, coffee or water – for $9, which Wachter says has been “hugely popular.” In addition to walk-in items, customers can also schedule a party at the bakeshop, where a “party host” will lead the group through decorating their cupcakes in a reserved place for games and activities. In the deluxe decorator package, each guest will receive a child-size apron and a character appearance in addition to the components of the basic decorator package.

Paired with their bakeshop goody, customers can also choose from a selection of milk from Kansas City’s famed Shatto Milk Company that include chocolate, strawberry, cotton candy and root beer flavors.

“We heard Shatto Milk was a big deal, so we gave them a call,” Wachter says. “They agreed to partner with us, and it marked their first venture out of the Kansas City area.”

When the bakeshop first opened, there was a line out the door just for the milk. Wachter recalls people leaving with multiple bottles of the cotton candy milk. “It’s been crazy,” he says.

Aside from branching out a bit to the other side of Missouri, working with local and regional companies has also been important to Build-A-Bear in bringing the bakeshop to life. Right out of the gate, the shop teamed with Sarah’s Cake Shop, whose team brings baked goods to the store three days a week. The bakeshop also carries St. Louis-based Dubuque Coffee and a variety of merchandise items themed around the bakeshop like mugs, thermoses and water bottles.

For now, the West County Center location of the bakeshop is the original and only store open for the BuildA-Bear brand.

“The Build-A-Bear name has been helpful to the success and the aesthetic so far,” Wachter says. “But it’s different from what people are used to.”

Though the bakeshop isn’t physically connected to the mall’s Build-A-Bear Workshop, Wachter has observed a notable stream of traffic to the bakeshop seems to come from customers who have previously been at the store creating furry friends.

“People know we’re here and are figuring time at the bakeshop into their winter plans,” he says.

Wachter recalls the “warm, fuzzy feeling” he had when he first started working in the workshop and is always seeking to provide that for countless customers to the bakeshop. He wants the bakeshop to be a place of fun, memories – and lots of sprinkles.

“A lot of kids spend the holidays baking with mom or grandma, but they [might] only see grandma a few times a year,” Wachter says. “If they come in here and decorate, they’ll have that moment and that memory, and Build-A-Bear can be part of that experience. Kids love the creative side, and we’ll handle the mess.”

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tone Turtle – named for the nearby whimsical Turtle Park – debuted in December in St. Louis’ Dogtown neighborhood to dispense dinner, drinks, desserts and Sunday brunch in a casual setting.

“We’re an American gastropub and whiskey bar serving kind of upscale takes on classic American fare,” co-owner Nick Funke says.

Funke is partnering in the endeavor with Maz Nooran, Adam Tanksley and chef Todd Bale. The quartet’s collective experience spans several positions in the restaurant industry: Nooran previously owned Momos Ouzaria Taverna and Flaco’s Cocina, while Bale cooked at Legends Golf & Country Club.

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Funke recently returned to St. Louis after spending eight years in New York, where he managed Italian restaurants, wine bars and more.

Stone Turtle fills the 2,500-square-foot space that previously served as the original home of Felix’s Pizza Pub. The dining area seats 55 with another 25 places at the bar. The co-owners worked with St. Louis’ Kenrick Design/Construction Services to realize their warm vision for the space, which features exposed brick and a bar area with decorative ceiling tiles.

The menu (which changes with the seasons) begins with a selection of bar snacks like spicy roasted chickpeas, followed by a selection of greens such as a Brussels sprouts salad with pork belly lardons, blue

By Mabel Suen cheese, candied walnuts and sherry-bacon vinaigrette.

Appetizers include breaded and fried burrata cheese – what Funke describes as a “grown-up mozzarella stick” – served over romesco sauce.

Entrées include a lobster roll, steak frites, mushroom gnocchi and a house burger with beer cheese, bacon-onion jam and fries. Another highlight is a pork chop au jus with roasted beets and creamy grits. Dessert options include a Civil Life American brown ale float with Serendipity ice cream and a socalled Turtle Pie with cream cheese, chocolate, peanuts and caramel.

All of the preceding sound sure to tantalize your taste buds before catching The School of Rock at The

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Stone Turtle

& A Show

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School of Rock

Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Behind the bar, guests will find 16 local drafts and a drink menu with canned and bottled beer options, boutique wine selections, and both classic and original cocktails. A popular pick so far is a smoked Old-Fashioned with Rittenhouse Rye 100, simple syrup, angostura bitters and an orange twist, smoked with applewood.

“We just want to offer a nice environment where you can have good food and enjoy good cocktails,” Funke says. “It’s just a positive, fun atmosphere.”

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Stone Turtle, 6335 Clayton Ave., St. Louis,

‌Story: Dewey Finn is having a bad day. His own rock band, No Vacancy, has just kicked him to the curb for marching to the sound of his own guitar.

And while he’s describing this setback to his best friend, Ned Schneebly, Ned’s wife, Patty, appears and demands the month’s rent for the room where Dewey crashes at their place.

Previously also a rock musician, Ned left that life to pursue a career in teaching, while Patty works for the mayor. One day, with Patty and Ned both gone, Dewey answers a phone call from a woman named Rosalie Mullins, principal at the prestigious Horace Green School. Rosalie needs a substitute teacher, and when she mentions the pay, Dewey responds by identifying himself as Ned and accepting the position.

The school’s rules are much too strict for Dewey, who’s overwhelmed by the responsibility of teaching a number of bright fifth-graders. After butting heads with a by-the-book student, Dewey is amazed when he hears the kids perform during their music class.

Inspired by their raw talent, Dewey schemes to coalesce the students into a rock band to compete in the city’s upcoming “battle of the bands.” Meanwhile, Dewey’s slovenly habits annoy the other teachers, and Rosalie holds fast to the school’s edicts, while admitting to Dewey that she herself once had a wilder side.

The parents of the kids demand academic accomplishment from their children and support the harsh requirements at the school. Despite pushback from them, other teachers and administrators, Dewey believes his “School of Rock” band can compete with the best of them – if he can keep his job (well, Ned’s job) long enough to find out, that is.

Highlights: Rob Colletti’s inspired performance as Dewey and the delightful music produced by a cadre of youngsters make School of Rock a lively, humorous and engaging presentation by the touring company currently playing at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Other Info: School of Rock is based on the hit 2003 movie that starred Jack Black as the irrepressible Dewey. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater have written additional tunes to complement several songs from the film, and Julian Fellowes (of the TV prodigy Downton Abbey and the 2004 theatrical adaptation of Mary Poppins) wrote the book, which serves primarily as backdrop for the music.

Although the other teachers and parents are sketchily portrayed and essentially one-dimensional, Fellowes scores by delivering sufficiently written roles for the talented children who play Dewey’s students.

Their give-and-take with him and their impressive musical abilities make this version of School of Rock work as well as it does.

Colletti certainly looks and sounds much like Black,

By Mark Bretz

conveying all the comedy in Dewey’s rotund figure (as well as his indomitable optimism). He also works well opposite Lexie Dorsett Sharp, who does a fine job of portraying Rosalie as a strict but not overly rigid principal, one who has the children’s best interests at heart.

Making this School of Rock impressive with their musical abilities and their acting acumen alike are Ava Briglia as the band’s “manager” and Gianna Harris as a shy student who reveals a powerful voice on her “Amazing Grace” solo.

Gilberto Moretti-Hamilton makes a snazzy drummer, and Phoenix Schuman delights as an inspired guitarist. Theodora Silverman plays bass with gusto and a deadpan, while a keyboardist, who admits he isn’t “cool” but mildly protests to Dewey, “I never said I was fat,” is played with humor by Theo Mitchell-Penner.

Others contributing nicely in children’s roles are Olivia Bucknor and Chloe Anne Garcia as backup singers Shonelle and Marcy, respectively. John Michael Pitera is a hoot as the costumer, a lad with a flair for style and a love for fashion magazines.

Gabriella Uhl plays a “roadie” student, Carson Hodges is the tech advisor, and Tommy Ragen plays a “security” student.

JoAnn M. Hunter adds some entertaining choreography, with musical direction by Martyn Axe, musical supervision by John Rigby and music coordination courtesy of Talitha Fehr. Lloyd Webber adds his own orchestrations, and Laurence Connor’s fluid, well-conceived direction maintains interest in the story throughout, although the show shines brightest when Dewey and the kids share the stage.

School of Rock is in session, and it’s a fingersnapping, foot-stomping good time.

Group: Touring company Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd.

Dates: Through January 28 Tickets: $35 to $115; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5

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The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW… Grape: 100% Glera Prosecco Owner: Christie Brinkley Aged: Autoclave Approximate Retail Price: $20 TASTING NOTES: Color: Pale straw Aroma: White peach, white flowers Taste: Bright flavors of white peach, citrus notes with good acidity and clean finish.

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That white limestone soil makes an ideal base for growing the glera grape, commonly the main grape of prosecco, and also gives a uniquely floral aroma. Bellissima has 120 hectares of organic vineyards and contracts

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with other organic vineyards to secure as much good fruit as possible.

Prosecco has become the most widely consumed bubbly in the world, with 32 percent growth in 2016. Its appeal comes from its clean taste, in addition to the quality value it offers for everyday affordability compared to bona fide Champagne and other bubbly.

The Charmat method, also known as the tank method, produces prosecco. In that method, fermented wine undergoes secondary fermentation in large steel tanks rather than in the bottle, a process both simpler and more cost-effective. Because of production by the tank method, the bubbles in prosecco tend to be larger and frothier than usual.

Bellissima’s Zero Sugar Sparkling Wine ferments in large stainless steel tanks for 40 days before being transferred to smaller autoclaves (pressurized tanks), where secondary fermentation occurs. Instead of stopping the fermentation, Bellissima agitates the yeast throughout the process, which eats up sugars. This natural process can

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Belissima’s sparkling wine is made with organic grapes. It’s also vegan (reflecting fining and filtering through charcoal and cellulose) and gluten-free. Even the label’s ink is organic.

American model/actress Christie Brinkley, Bellissima’s founder, has always been healthconscious. Her wine’s zero sugar offers many health benefits for diabetics and cancer survivors who must limit their sugar intake – or for those who simply want to drink but reduce their sugar. (Bellissima’s collection, it bears noting, also includes Prosecco DOC Brut and Sparkling Rosé Wine, all from organic grapes.)

Food Pairings: Bellissima’s sparkling wine lends itself to enjoyment with cured meats, caviar, egg dishes like soufflé, smoked salmon, sushi and spicy Asian foods.

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Tue., Jan. 30, and Wed., Jan. 31

The ongoing series ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY LIVE AT THE PULITZER hosts two tandem concerts this January. In this collaboration, the orchestra performs contemporary chamber music inspired by the current exhibition. The acoustics of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s Tadao Andodesigned building fills the air with sound while art galleries surround visitors. Led by co-artistic directors Peter Henderson and Gemma New, this concert series is sure to knock you off your feet. 7:30 p.m. $23 admission. slso.org.

‌Fri., Jan. 26

On the last Friday of each month, the Saint Louis Art Museum presents a monthly event free to the public: SLAM UNDERGROUND, a night of live music, drinks and, of course, art. This month’s theme, “Flashback to the ’80s,” allows you to break out your fanny packs and sweatbands for a night on the town – so join other museum visitors and art connoisseurs of all ages looking to enjoy the weekend. 7 p.m. slam.org.

Fri., Feb. 2

The Contemporary Art Museum hosts an ARTIST TALK with Front Room performance artist Tim Youd at 6 p.m. as part of an initiative on the first Friday of each month in which all art museums and galleries in Grand Center are free and open to the public until 9 p.m. Turn the night into a party with drinks at the museum’s café and music performed by a local DJ. Tour new exhibitions, drink in hand, and enjoy an evening of art, music and culture in bustling, historic midtown. camstl.org.

Sat., Feb. 10

There’s no better workout than the RUN FOR THE CHOCOLATE 5K. Walk/run through the historic streets of St. Louis, and receive a bounty of chocolate at the end. Yes, you read that right – hosted by premium chocolatier Bissinger’s, this race rewards participants with a chocolate extravaganza at the finish line. Highlights include chocolate finisher medals, chocolate goody bags and more than 125 gallons of premium hot cocoa. 9 a.m.

Prices vary. runforthechocolate.com.

Sat., Feb. 3, to Mar. 25

Sat., Feb. 3

What better way to prepare for Valentine’s Day than a WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING DINNER? Venture to Defiance for a decadent evening at the gorgeous Chandler Hill Vineyards. In partnership with Cottleville’s VB Chocolate Bar, the venue presents a four-course dinner prepared by its executive chef and culinary team along with VB’s Conor VanBuskirk. Each dish integrates chocolate in an innovative way and includes a wine-and-chocolate pairing. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary. chandlerhillvineyards.com.

Sun., Feb. 4, to Feb. 25

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW is a family-friendly event. The garden creates a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from its permanent living collection in the tropical rainforest that is the Orthwein Floral Display Hall. This year’s “orchid mania” is set in the Victorian era, when plant enthusiasts sought extremely exotic orchid species across the globe in hopes of a new discovery. Learn from the garden’s scientists and horticulturists about the vibrant plant species through “orchid mania.”

Prices vary. missouribotanicalgarden.org.

Hosted at the historical Grandel, BUD, NOT BUDDY is a performance like no other. Based on Christopher Paul Curtis’ critically acclaimed novel, the Metro Theater Company performance combines a cast of actors with a 13-piece jazz band performing an original score by Terence Blanchard, fivetime Grammy-winning jazz artist. Set in 1930s America, this show follows Bud’s adventures in finding his father in a traveling jazz band. Specific days, times and prices vary. kranzbergartsfoundation.org/the-grandel.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach Photos courtesy of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

With help from St. Louis’ public library, the municipal orchestra commemorates its semicentennial at Powell Hall.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director Eleazar de Carvalho with St. Louis Symphony Society president Stanley Goodman, who managed the transformation of the St. Louis Theatre into Powell Symphony Hall.

The inaugural gala concert and Champagne ball on January 24, 1968.

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wo of the area’s preeminent cultural institutions have teamed to salute a third, as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra celebrates “50 Years at Powell Hall” with assistance from the St. Louis Public Library.

That free exhibition, which opened Jan. 16 in the library’s downtown St. Louis headquarters, runs till March 17 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The exhibition occupies the library’s Great Hall, according to Anthony Kiekow, the orchestra’s public relations manager, who calls it “truly an exquisite space” and likens it to his own focal workplace on Grand Boulevard. “Highlighting the beauty and grandeur of the Powell in the Great Hall seems fitting,” Kiekow adds.

Any consideration of a structure of the Powell’s splendor and history almost perforce will include consulting A Guide to the Architecture of St. Louis by George McCue and Frank Peters, published in 1989 under the auspices of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

That integral reference relates that C.W. & George L. Rapp – a Chicago architectural firm formed by two brothers and famed for its work on “movie palaces” of the early 20th century, before multiplexes metastasized – designed the Powell, then called the St. Louis Theatre, in 1925.

The auditorium of Powell Hall today is renowned for its outstanding acoustic qualities. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat.

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Powell Hall today.

Sound of Music was the final movie to run at the st. louis Theatre in 1966.

Kiekow notes. “Gathering memorabilia for an exhibit like this can be challenging, but Once the orchestra obtained the structure in 1966, remodeling took place for roughly the next two years under the direction of Wedemeyer Cernik Corrubia – “one of the oldest thankfully, the St. Louis community has stepped up,” he says. “St. Louisans dropped off several historic items, including photos, concert posters and season schedules. and most highly respected architectural firms in St. Louis,” according to its own website – “Throughout the season, people have shared amazing photographs and personal stories before the orchestra debuted there almost exactly five decades ago, on Jan. 24, 1968. that document special times they’ve had at Powell Hall. From interacting with musicians “The profusion of gilt, cream-colored plaster moldings, red plush, chandeliers, and conductors to celebrating the holidays, Powell Hall has marble and mirrors suits orchestra patrons,” McCue played a unique role in the lives of so many St. Louisans.” and Peters’ guide states, “while the hall’s acoustical The library itself is curating “50 Years at Powell Hall,” and response, at first uneven and over-reverberant, was Kiekow praises its HQ, one of the comparatively few area improved by various adjustments, including rebuilding structures whose grandeur rivals that of the Powell. “Central of the reflective shell in which the orchestra plays.” library has become a stunning cultural destination,” he says.

In a similarly laudatory fashion, virtuoso violinist “Through wonderful community partnerships and the use Isaac Stern also once reportedly praised the Powell, of the library’s extensive collection, [it] has created amazing saying, “It ranks with Carnegie Hall in New York and exhibits that are free for the public.”

Symphony Hall in Boston.” Also, in 2001, the federal Still, from another comment, one can’t help suspecting National Register of Historic Places added the Powell Kiekow would never trade his current workplace for even to its exclusive ranks. the library’s architectural magnificence.

The current exhibition at the library relates “Powell Hall is a true St. Louis treasure,” he says. “Each the orchestra’s history at the 2,689-seat hall since Central dome in the Powell Hall auditorium. | Photo by Jeff Hirsch time you walk into the foyer or concert hall, there’s always relocating there in ’68, featuring vintage posters, conductor scores, photographs and other memorabilia, Kiekow says. It also includes something new and beautiful to discover, even for those of us who are here every day.

The building’s filled with intricate architectural details that capture the imagination. full-length wall murals, five display cases spotlighting each of the orchestra’s But what really makes Powell Hall special are the incredible acoustics in the auditorium decades at the Powell and full stands highlighting past seasons.

Leading into “50 Years at Powell Hall,” not only did the orchestra solicit Powell-related – it’s a truly fine instrument that comes alive with music.” reminiscences from its patrons, but also the library, in mid-November, encouraged its own patrons and other citizens to loan personal mementoes relating to the Powell.

St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-241-2288, slpl.org That effort – potentially fraught with logistical complications – went well, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-533-2500, slso.org

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Cellists Anne fagerburg and Alvin McCall, in the foreground, playing Powell Hall. | Photo by Dilip Vishwanat

After the opening gala concert, concertgoers were invited to dance on the new stage while the slsO musicians played.

The st. louis Theatre foyer before renovation.

Dueling ViewfinDers

The foyer of Powell Hall, which is reminiscent of The royal Chapel in Versailles. | Photo by Benjamin scherliss

Attendees of the inaugural gala concert and Champagne ball. right: Detail of a relief in the Powell Hall foyer. | Photo by Jeff Hirsch

As part of the st. louis symphony Orchestra’s jubilee at Powell Hall, the orchestra’s photographers, Jeff Hirsch and Benjamin scherliss, have been shooting the hall.

They paused in checking their f-stops to reflect briefly on its stateliness. “not to be unoriginal, but you just cannot ignore the obvious, which is the dome atop the ceiling in the auditorium,” scherliss confesses when asked to cite the feature of the hall that most impresses him professionally. “During the process of photographing the Powell, we were delicately led out onto the scaffolding just above the dome and able to peer out into the outlets for the lightbulbs around its perimeter. “i myself was amazed to learn there was a walkway up there – or even a need for one. But those bulbs eventually do need replacement, and it’s the most sensible – and safe – means by which to do it.” scherliss’ colleague echoes his assessment. “in general, all of the various ceiling details are what attracted me most as we toured the building,” says Hirsch. “You’ve got the wonderful gods and cherubs in the lobby and bar area. And then there’s the coffered ceilings that curve across the mezzanine level – they’re set in this wide, sweeping arc that’s only really visible when one is actually standing or sitting in the boxes.

And finally, you’ve got the great oval at the very top of the auditorium. All of these details are things you might miss if you forget to look up.”

As something of a whimsical afterthought, Hirsch further muses, “Can you imagine all the patrons wandering around looking at the ceiling and smacking into each other?”

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