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11235 HUNTERS POND ROAD LADUE - $2,190,000

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE #11D CLAYTON - $1,195,000

29 BLACKWOLF RUN COURT WILDWOOD - $699,000

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Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600

400 S 14TH STREET #1116 LADUE - $544,900

1134 KEYSTONE TRAIL DRIVE CHESTERFIELD - $524,900

1525 SUZANNE RIDGE COURT WILDWOOD - $497,500

14321 STRAWBRIDGE COURT CHESTERFIELD - $439,900

3876 THUNDERBOLT LANE WILDWOOD - $425,000

12961 BRIAR FORK COURT DES PERES - $339,500

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SOCIETY PEOPLE USUALLY FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES WHEN IT COMES TO birthdays: Either they don’t like to be reminded that they’re another year older; or they embrace it, with some extending the celebration into a birthday week— even a birthday month.

I bet you can guess what type of celebrant our fair city of St. Louis is. This weekend marks the official 250th Birthday Weekend of the founding of St. Louis, with plenty of festivities to mark the occasion. But the party doesn’t end there: There will be concerts like St. Louis at 100 at The Sheldon and the stl250 Spotlight Series at Jazz St. Louis; there will be exhibits such as the yearlong 250 in 250 at the Missouri History Museum; and there will be jubilation—from this weekend’s Biggest Birthday Ball to the Fair St. Louis extravaganza. And did I mention cake? You’ll be seeing lots of it—250, to be exact—as part of the community-wide Cakeway to the West campaign.

Just like the 1904 World’s Fair, 2014 is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone for the city. Stand proud, St. Louisans, and join the celebration!

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Prom is one of high school’s biggest nights—and for the young ladies who want to make a big splash, the fashion has to live up to it! Long or short, sparkles or leather, fluffy tulle or sleek jersey...anything goes for 2014!

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LN TRAVEL: YOSEMITE Yosemite’s glorious 747,956 acres welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors a year.

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ON THE COVER: The Superheroes for Kids event takes place on Thursday, April 24 at Palladium Saint Louis, and will benefit Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc. Pictured: David II and Mary Steward, event co-chairs, with Joey of the Arc. Cape illustrated

by Carl Reed of Lion Forge Comics. For more information, call 817-2241 or visit slarc.org.

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More New Listings 38 Kingsbury Place (St. Louis). This is truly a perfect opportunity to live on such a celebrated street with idyllic and majestic street presence. This Englishstyle gem was once the home of Pulitzer Prize winner, Sara Teasdale. The home features endless updates and superior finishes throughout. The one-of-akind guesthouse comes equipped with a full kitchen, family area, bedroom and full bath. Features include exquisite gardens, mahogany paneling, luxury baths, custom dressing rooms and so much more. $1,295,000

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3547 Whitsetts Fork Road (Wildwood). Incredible custom built home on 8+ acres of property! Designed by Mitchell Wall, you’ll enjoy the incredible views while relaxing by one of the two outdoor fireplaces. The style of this exceptional “rustic” home is right out of the pages of Houzz. Hand hewn antique timbers, distressed Carlisle pine floors, stone foyer, handmade cabinetry and built-ins, and the antique custom bard wood vanity with copper sink in the master are just a few. Three plus bedrooms, three and a half baths, two family rooms, office, exercise room, and custom built bar. $875,000

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13978 Meursault (Town & Country). Updated and renovated inside and out!

Prepare to be amazed by the beautifully updated spaces…kitchen boasts new granite counters, tile back splash and hardwood floors; updated baths, recently painted interior/exterior, brand new carpeting and more! Located on a one-acre lot in the Strathmore subdivision, this compelling, five-bedroom, executive home has a first-floor master suite. Additional spaces include a spacious family room with box beam ceiling, wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, wet bar and French doors opening to a patio. Huge walkout lower level… perfect for the kids or to deck out as a man cave. $739,000

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2440 Claymoor #1 (Chesterfield). You’re going to love this light & bright 1.5story (former display) located in the convenient and picturesque community of Broadmoor. Nicely updated and fresh with that Williams-Sonoma style, this unit offers a tastefully appointed first floor master suite, master bath and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms upstairs and 600+ additional square feet finished in the lower level including family room, full bath and bonus room.

Attractive updated kitchen and breakfast room offers access to charming brick patio. Quaint front covered porch, and pretty landscaping adds to the charm.

Neighborhood offers pool, tennis, club house and lake. $239,000

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5 1. 2 Spoede Lane ● Creve Coeur

$625,000

For the homebuyer looking for it all! This stylish, move-in ready home exudes sophisticated elegance. Situated on a luscious, acre-plus lot, the rich interior offers countless sought-after features. The sizeable and updated kitchen boasts stainless appliances and beautiful granite tops. Warm up from the long winter by the cozy, wood-burning fireplace located in the appealing family room. The master defines comfort with bath, steam shower, whirlpool tub, double sinks and a walk-in closet. A truly inviting finished lower level is perfect for the kids or to catch the big game. A superb location makes it just a short walk to Spoede School, Ladue Early Childhood Center and surrounding area.

2. 7724 West Biltmore ● Clayton

$599,000

OPEN SATURDAY 11 - 2. This classic all brick, two-story Colonial nestles itself in popular Davis Place. Beautifully maintained and updated, the home has a gracious entry foyer with marble flooring and boasts a center hall plan. The dining room offers room for those last minute guests and includes lovely molding and leaded windows with stain glass. Further sought-after features include arched doorways, flexible bedroom layout, and kitchen with 42” cabinets, bay window and access to newer deck. The spacious living room leads to a cozy den with warm fireplace that acts as a lovely focal point. Large finished lower level!

3. 8062 South Drive ● Richmond Heights

$999,000

Truly a rare opportunity to live in a community rich in history and social tradition. This meticulously maintained, three-bedroom, English Tudor boasts quite the majestic street presence while inside is filled with elegant spaces. You’ll enjoy the charming all-seasons room, sophisticated updates and system replacements throughout. Terrazzo floors, period millwork only begin to describe the intricate detail.

4. 4 Barclay Woods Drive ● Ladue

Famed builder Hank Altepeter spared no expense creating this architectural masterpiece! Country club amenities set the stage for luxury living and exceptional entertaining. Enjoy the restored Edith Mason patio-garden while taking a break from tennis or a dip in the saltwater pool. Handsomely appointed living spaces make this an entertainer's dream home. Edith Mason inspired backyard design with fantastic terrace is absolutely stupendous and totally mesmerizing! A brand new roof and countless sought-after features throughout.

5. 57 Waverton Drive ● Ladue

$279,000

Providing an extensive deal of living space, this charming home is in the popular and recognized Ladue school district. The darling living room comes equipped with an inviting wood burning fireplace. Guests will be greeted by the large rear yard, perfect for entertaining.

Fashionable homes like this one don’t come on the market often; don’t miss your chance!

6. 390 Madewood Lane ● Chesterfield

$435,000

Located on a large and level lot, this youthful executive home boasts high-end, premium finishes throughout. With four sizable bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, the family will live more than comfortable for years to come. The chef of the house will love the gorgeous custom cabinetry, solid counters, abundant cooking space and breakfast room in the kitchen area.

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SOLD 12386 Creekhaven Drive Des Peres ‫ ׀‬$586,000

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SMART 150 Dielman Road ‫ ׀‬Ladue ‫ ׀‬$750,000 BUY

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BUY Webster Groves ‫ ׀‬$579,000

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T. LOUIS SYMPHONY CONCERTmaster David Halen and his wife, soprano Miran Halen, recently o p e n e d t h e i r l ove ly h o m e to host a benefit for the Radio Arts Foundation—Saint Louis. RAF-STL launched in April 2013 as the new home for classical music in St. Louis.

The reception at the Halens’ was highlighted by a performance from the host couple. Also making an appearance was the couple’s son, Christopher, along with his classmates from Whitfield School, who were on hand to serve as volunteers. Spotted in the crowd were RAF-STL’s Jim Connett, Jim Doyle and Kathy Lawton Brown.

Marsha and Bill Rusnack

Linda and Paul Lee

Ann and Jim Doyle, Kathy Lawton Brown

Stuart and Stacey Morse, Amy and Barry Abramson

Robin Chadwick, Lewis and Joan Berkmann, Sheri Sherman

Miran, Bopi and David Halen

Henry Baer, Chris Halen, Jim Connett, Lucas Marschke, Matt Coatney

Anne Marie and Matt Schumacher, John and Lori Beck

Judy and David Capes

Julie and Glen Schuster

Dr. Ed and Sally Lemkemeier

John and Mary Easley

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ANCING WITH THE ST. LOUIS STARS, A BENEFIT for Independence Center, was held at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The event raised $473,000 for Independence Center, which provides programs and services for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. Claire Kellett of KMOV News 4 served as emcee as seven dance couples competed for the title of dance champion. In the end, Sue McCollum of Major Brands and her dance partner Senzo Makhaye were crowned champions. Event chair was Ron Kruszewski.

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Prom Girls say: Best Selection, Best Service!

Warner Baxter, Lucy Fitzgerald

Sue McCollum, Senzo Makhaye

Craig and Nancy Schnuck

Ray and Diane Barrett

Nabil and Regan Cabbabe, Tracy and Will Tunis

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T. LOUIS A-LISTERS WERE ON HAND AT 801 Chophouse in Clayton, as the new restaurant hosted a fundraising event for Mercy Kids. Former St. Louis Cardinal Jim Edmonds, Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, Blues Hall-of-Famer Brett Hull and Mercy Regional president Donn Sorensen were spotted in the crowd.

Mercy Kids is a network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.

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AMERICAN PAINTINGS FROM THE JOHN AND SUSAN HORSEMAN COLLECTION Organized by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

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Darcie Hull, Anne Marie Morrow

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Clarence Holbrook Carter, Down the River, 1937, Oil on canvas, Collection of John and Susan Horseman.

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Arts & Education Council

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HE 23RD ANNUAL ST. LOUIS ARTS Awards, presented by the Arts and Education Council, recently took place at The Chase Park Plaza. The ceremony honors individuals who achieve a legacy of artistic excellence and organizations and businesses that enrich St. Louis’ arts and cultural community. The 2014 honorees were: St. Louis Symphony (Excellence in the Arts), Carol North and Nicholas Kryah of Metro Theater Company (Lifetime Achievement in the Arts), Lee Nolting of COCA (Excellence in the Arts), and E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative (Arts Collaboration), Edward Jones Partners and Associates (Corporate Champions of the Arts), Heidi Morgan of University City High School (Art Educator of the Year), and Thelma and David Steward (Excellence in Philanthropy).

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Thelma and David Steward

Phyllis Langsdorf, Elizabeth Tucker, Susan Barrett

Gene Dobbs Bradford, Ida Woolfolk, Denise Thimes

Marilyn and Sam Fox

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9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $6,650,000.

12 Apple Tree Lane, Ladue Offered at $3,350,000.

5105 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $1,849,000.

26 Westmoreland Place, CWE Offered at $1,249,500.

395 Highway V, Troy New Price. Offered at $1,682,000.

712 South Price Road, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,950,000.

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country Offered at $1,175,000.

72 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $839,000.

2 Midpark Lane, Ladue Offered at $749,000.

45 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $695,000.

301 Chasselle Avenue, Creve Coeur New Listing. $649,000. Open 2/16, 1-3 PM.

5 Chatfield Place Road, Creve Coeur New Listing. Offered at $1,250,000.

200 South Brentwood Boulevard, #15C, Clayton Offered at $269,000.

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HIS YEAR, GIANT STEPS OF ST. Louis celebrates 20 years of service to children with autism. To kick off the milestone, Giant Steps parents Kristi and Eric Van Luven hosted a party at their historic Clayton home. The nonprofit school provides an interdisciplinary program of therapy and special education to help children and teens on the autism spectrum realize their potential by building academic, social and vocational skills. The 20th anniversary celebration, Honoring our Founders, Embracing our Future, is planned for April 26 at Windows on Washington.

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HE MOONRISE HOTEL RECENTLY HELD ITS fourth annual Snow Ball to kick off the weekend celebration of the Delmar Loop’s Ice Carnival. The annual ‘winter white’ affair filled the hotel with live music provided by the Soulard Blues Band, sparkling snowflake decor, and a buffet of delicious hors d’oeuvres and tasty treats. This year, Anthony Boyle and Erin Jackson were crowned the 2014 Ice King and Queen.

Also joining in the celebration were Moonrise Hotel owner Joe Edwards and the Missouri Ballet Theatre.

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T. LOUIS A r c h b i s h o p Ro b e r t Carlson recently opened his Lindell Boulevard residence to host a reception for local business leaders, where board members of the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, Bill Corrigan, Al Koller III and Greg Twardowski, helped welcome guests.

The overall goal of the foundation is to help underprivileged youth across St. Louis to achieve the highest in success and self-improvement by providing them with quality education. The cocktail reception was a kickoff in preparation for the ‘Celebrating Success in Urban Education’ event on Feb. 28 a Kemoll’s Top of the Met.

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Al Koller, Archbishop Robert Carlson, Greg Twardowski, Bill Corrigan

Patrick Sly, Sharon Gerkman, Kevin Short

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My birthday wish for St. Louis… …Happy Birthday, St. Louis! Here’s to a future of diversity, inclusion, expanded jobs, economic opportunities and educational excellence in our public and private schools throughout the region. May our next 250 years make us a world-class destination for science, technology, bio-tech research, advanced quality health care, preparedness for jobs of the future and a sustainable socioeconomic balance. Everyone will have a seat at the table of economic opportunity.

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Show your love for St. Louis this Valentine’s weekend by attending the 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION festivities at Forest Park.

On Friday, Feb. 14, the Burnin’ Love Festival on Art Hill kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with familyfriendly activities, food trucks, fire-dancers, live performances by the likes of ERIN BODE and DENISE THIMES, and fireworks to cap off the night. On Sunday, Feb. 16, THE BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BALL at the Missouri History Museum promises to be one of the year’s most memorable affairs, featuring cocktails, a variety of food stations sampling local fare and live entertainment.

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Award-winning St. Louis author JOAN BARTHEL’s new book explores the life of Elizabeth Seton, the 18th-century revolutionary who became the Catholic church’s first American-born saint.

American Saint: The Life of Elizabeth Seton is set against the roiling political context of the American Revolution and its aftermath, and offers the true story of a woman who made a name for herself in a world entirely ruled by men. The book, which features a foreword by MAYA ANGELOU, will be released March 4. Barthel will appear at St. Louis County Library headquarters on March 26 at 7 p.m. to discuss her book.

Washington University School of Medicine neurosurgeon ERIC LEUTHARDT’s experiences in the lab and the operating room have inspired him to write a futuristic thriller. RedDevil 4 envisions a world where brain implants permeate every level of personal and social interaction as cellphones do today. The book features a protagonist, St. Louis neurosurgeon Dr. Hagan Maerici, who is on the verge of creating the world’s first artificial intelligence and becomes entangled in a series of brutal murders. For the record, Leuthardt has never been involved in a murder case, but his research into interfaces that link the brain and computers has given him unique insight into some of the social, ethical and legal challenges that may arise with developing technology.

WORD AROUND TOWN Prolific mystery writer CLAIRE APPLEWHITE has found another way to tell a story: through music. The St. Louis author has released Night Rain, a collection of songs to complement her ‘Nam Noir mystery series. Applewhite, who studied piano as a young girl, says she began to seriously consider music composition while creating book trailers for her novels. “I shopped the Internet for background music…(but) couldn’t find what I wanted. When I did find some suitable music, the cost of the right to use (it) was surprising. Besides that, it still wasn’t exactly what I wanted,” she says.

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When asked whether writing or music composition is more difficult, Applewhite says many times, she can hear the music in the background when she writes. “I know what I want the reader to hear.” One of the songs in the collection, The Gift I Have Is You, is dedicated to Applewhite’s husband, Tom. For more information, visit claireapplewhite.com.

The popular Shakespeare in the Streets offering from SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS will take place later this year in the streets of Clayton. The grassroots theatrical event invites local neighborhoods to share their stories, and culminates with three onehour street performances that showcase the combined talents of professional actors working alongside residents. The Clayton event is planned for Sept. 18 to 20. For more information, visit sfstl.com.

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Coffee-marinated duck breast canapé, slowcooked Arctic char and braised lamb neck were some of the highlights during St. Louis Community College’s signature black-tie affair, Falling in Love…in Five Courses at the Four Seasons. The featured celebrity chef was ANDREW ZIMMERMAN of Chicago’s Sepia Restaurant, who worked alongside STLCC culinary students in preparing Andrew Zimmerman in the kitchen with the feast. Zimmerman STLCC students spent a couple of days prepping for the weekend dinner, giving students first-hand instruction and sharing advice. Assisting him in the kitchen were Four Seasons’ own FABRIZIO SCHENARDI and pastry chef CASEY SHILLER.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Louis Susman recently presented at Webster University’s Speaker Series.

Susman, an American lawyer and former team manager of the Cardinals, spoke about the history and future of the transatlantic alliance.

Penny Schneithorst recently celebrated the launch of her book, Milestones and More, at Truffles. The book guides parents through the first six years of childhood, and will launch nationally on Feb. 17.

Jerry Schlichter, president of Arch Grants, received the 2013 St. Louis Award for his contributions to the region. Schlichter also is the founding and managing partner of the law firm Schlichter, Bogard & Denton. Arch Grants provides funding in the form of grants to entrepreneurs and new startups in the area.

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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak has teamed up with Northwestern Mutual to create Halak’s Heroes, a box at Blues games enabling ill, special-needs and underprivileged children to see a Blues game for free. Nonprofits serving these children can participate by contacting Northwestern Mutual. Pictured: Stephen Gross Jr., Jaroslav Halak, Sean Gross, Zach Gross, Ryan Gross and Steve Gross.

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Fighting the Good Fight

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ERCULEAN STRENGTH, UNBELIEVABLE speed, soaring flight…Superheroes tend to showcase skills we humans simply can’t master. But the four superhero characters of St. Louis Arc’s Superheroes for Kids represent something very real: the four main skills (walking, talking, reading and writing) the Arc is focused on teaching children who have developmental disabilities.

“The Capable Kids and Families program has been amazing for us,” says Valerie Southard, whose son, Joey, has been involved with Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc (formerly the Belle Center) since he was some 6 months old. “We have been able to borrow anything from therapy toys to expensive equipment.” They’re the kinds of equipment, Southard says, that helped Joey, who has Down Syndrome, learn to sit

Superheroes for Kids co-chairs David II and Mary Steward at a Belle Children’s Services of the St. Louis Arc music therapy class.

and stand. In addition, other program perks are available to parents, such as skill-focused classes like potty-training and one-on-one family assistance, Southard says. “You have a person who is in charge of your family, and they check in with

you once a month—they’re the most wonderful resource ever.”

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The Joy that is JJK

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succeed in school.

JJK uses a comparison between being ‘coachable’ as an athlete and being ‘teachable’ as a young student. “If you are in the classroom, you have to be teachable. It starts at home with respect and being able to listen; then at school, the teacher becomes the ‘coach,’ ” she explains. “As an athlete, I never separated the two: If I’m going to be a great athlete, I need to be a great student and a great person. It starts with work ethic, integrity and self-responsibility.”

Joyner-Kersee still is a part of the Olympic scene, and very much in tune with what the Sochi athletes are experiencing. It’s hard to even imagine what it would be like to walk into the Olympic stadium as a member of Team U.S.A, much less standing on the podium wearing the gold medal.

JJK calls it the greatest feeling in the world. “The memories are tears of joy. Once they pulled the flag up and the national anthem played, all I could think of at the top of the podium was all the people who helped get me there—that’s what I remember the most.”

JJK also remembers some sadness in those moments because she was thinking about her mother, who passed away three years before her children became Olympic champions. “I always told Mom I was going to go to the Olympics,” she recalls. “She never could believe it, but she said, OK, if you go I’m going to come see you, I’m going to catch the bus.” Joyner-Kersee chuckles when she thinks of that moment; and, of course, that smile stays on her face.

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AST WEEKEND, JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE watched the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi from her West St. Louis County home with a smile on her face. Come to think of it, there isn’t much of anything she does without a smile on her face! And why not?

She became a six-time Olympic medalist (3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in heptathlon and long jump) as a member of Team U.S.A. in four different Olympic games (Los Angeles, 1984; Seoul, 1988; Barcelona, 1992; and Atlanta, 1996). She was named by Sports Illustrated as the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century. Indeed, she has had a lot to smile about. “I realize I’ve been blessed,” she says. “There are times when I have bad days, but the smile helps me keep things in perspective—and really recognize my blessings.”

We talk as we walk through The Lodge Des Peres. There is a little kids’ basketball league game going on in the gym, and JJK watches the action with a wide grin. “Even when I was running, I would smile a little bit because it relieves that tension and puts you in a happy place,” she says.

Joyner-Kersee has an incredible story of accomplishment and success, but it could have turned out a lot different. She grew up in East St. Louis on Piggott Avenue in a ‘shotgun’ house and a very poor neighborhood. But in that house, her parents raised two future Olympians: Jackie and her brother, Al, who won the gold medal in the triple jump at the ’84 games.

There obviously was something very special in that family. “I was always taught to work hard, and whatever your goals are, stick with them,” JJK says. “If you decide you’re going to go straight, then stay straight; because if you choose to go right or choose to go left—and that wasn’t part of the plan—that’s when you go down the wrong path.” She stayed on the right path; got a full athletic scholarship to UCLA, where she starred in basketball and track; and went on to Olympic greatness and worldwide acclaim. But she always came back home.

JJK started her namesake foundation and the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis.

One of the Center’s programs that she is personally involved in is called Love and Forgiveness.

“I do a workshop with young girls so they learn to love the skin that they are in,” she explains. “I want to meet them where they are and see if I can help them by sharing my journey, and all my ups and downs.” The foundation and the Center also are involved with helping the kids of East St. Louis

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ike it or not, same-sex unions, marriages or commitment ceremonies are happening—and happening in a big way in this country. At Ken Miesner’s, we have been asked to provide floral services for several such occasions.

For the majority of younger people who grew up watching Will & Grace and now, Modern Family, same-sex unions seem to be a non-issue. Plus, these days, athletes, movie stars and even TV news anchors are ‘coming out’ publicly.

As far as etiquette goes, should you receive an invitation to attend a same-sex ceremony, treat it as you would any other wedding invitation. You send a gift. If you choose to attend the ceremony and/or reception, please do so appropriately dressed. If your objection is so great you would feel

By John Sullivan

uncomfortable attending the wedding, I suggest you RSVP that you will be unable to be there. It also is proper that you send a gift, or at the very least, a card of congratulations.

If you can’t bring yourself to do any of the above, I would just let it go. It’s all wrong etiquette—to not acknowledge your invitation with a gift or card—but it’s done so frequently even in traditional weddings, I don’t think your non-gift will even be noticed.

For the most part, all aspects of the ceremony should mirror the tone and formality of a traditional wedding. Except, instead of asking, Which one is the bride’s side or the groom’s side?, perhaps the seating arrangement should be dictated by friends and family on Mary’s side versus Ann’s side.

Same-sex marriage is not right for all couples, but it is my opinion that it is their choice to make— not the government’s. I’m probably going to draw

some flack here, but I feel it is a human-rights issue that will eventually have nationwide support.

Spewing hate against those who are ‘different’ has never been right. Just ask Pope Francis, who recently said, Who am I to judge? when asked about homosexuality. Yes, the pope. So, if the pope is going to leave the judging to God, what do you think we should do?

Wedding expert John Sullivan has worked with partner Ken Miesner for 30-plus years at Ken Miesner’s Flowers in Plaza Frontenac, where they have collaborated for some 1,200 weddings! ‘Like’ him on Facebook under ‘Wedding Wisdom,’ where guests are welcome to post pictures, and leave comments and opinions.

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Wedding and Engagement Announcements

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Engagement

Amanda Lynn Hoffner & James Francis Schnoebelen Mr. and Mrs. Warren ‘Bud’ Hoffner III of Chesterfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda to James Schnoebelen, son of Mr. Paul C. Schnoebelen III of Ladue and Nancy G. Schnoebelen of Frontenac.

The bride-to-be will receive her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in May from Saint Louis University. She currently is a third grade student-teacher at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School.

The future groom transferred from Purdue University to Saint Louis University his

sophomore year after accepting a job offer. Since then, James has been a full-time student, while simultaneously employed as the director of threat intelligence at SpearTip, a cyber counterintelligence firm. He will receive his bachelor’s degree in information technology management from Saint Louis University in May. High-school sweethearts, the couple met on a golf course when Amanda was a freshman and James a sophomore. After more than six years together, they’ll marry on October 25 at Washington University’s Graham Chapel, with a reception to follow at The Coronado.

Jessica Amanda Holt & Sean Delaney Kelly Jessica Holt and Sean Kelly are overjoyed to announce their engagement. Jessica, an operations manager at Clarkson Eyecare, is the daughter of Walter and Janet Holt of Dupo, Ill. Sean, VP of card product management at Wells Fargo, is the son of Helen and the late John Kelly of St. Louis. Sean is a graduate of Saint Louis University and St. Louis University High School.

Sean and Jessica are fixtures on the St. Louis dining scene, and love to frequent the new and eclectic restaurants in the central corridor.

After a year-long courtship, the couple became engaged last July. Sean had the engagement ring custom-designed to incorporate his late grandmother’s miner-cut wedding diamond from her marriage in Greece almost 100 years ago. The couple resides in Webster Groves with Sean’s daughters, Elisabeth and Reilly. After the March 14 wedding, the new family will travel to Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach for relaxation, as well as sightseeing and visiting with family on the Big Island.

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Alissa Henson & Lash Chapel Dr. and Mrs. Howard Chapel of Chesterfield are delighted to announce the engagement of their son, Lash, to Alissa Henson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Henson and Ms. Laura Milisavljevich of Columbus, Ohio. The future groom is the grandson of Catherine Laughlin of Ballwin. He graduated from Marquette High School in 2004, and received his bachelor’s in finance from Miami University in Ohio in 2008.

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He currently works as a senior financial associate at J.P. Morgan.

The bride-to-be attended the University of Kentucky, and is finishing her degree in Columbus.

The couple will wed September 6 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Columbus, followed by a reception at Worthington Hills Country Club.

They will honeymoon in St. Lucia, before beginning married life residing in Columbus.

Hoffner/Schnoebelen photo by Kurtis Hall Photography, HOLT/KELLY photo by Stephen Seebeck Photography

Engagement

Introducing the newlyweds

Margaret Daniels & Steven Kofkoff

photos by Nathaniel Edmunds Rowe

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Most men don’t propose to their girlfriends by waking them up one minute after midnight, but Maggie Daniels and Steven Kofkoff like doing things with a twist.

Maggie and Steven both worked for large investment banking companies in New York City when they met. As a result of the financial crisis, Steven’s employer, Barclay’s, bought out Maggie’s employer; and the two groups merged.

Eventually, the pair started dating, and did so for two-and-a-half years, until Steven’s 27th birthday.

“My father and my grandfather both got engaged on their 27th birthdays, and my uncle got engaged when he was 27, too,” Steven says.

“So it’s kind of a tradition to get engaged at 27.”

One Sunday night in April of 2012, Maggie and Steven had a quiet dinner at home before going to bed early for work—and Steven’s birthday—the next day. At the stroke of midnight, Steven woke Maggie up and proposed.

“Steve tends to take a long time before big decisions, so I was wondering if he was going to maybe propose sometime within that year,” Maggie says. “I didn’t think it would be at 12:01 a.m.—I probably would have put myself together a little more before I went to bed!”

The couple got married 11 months later in Maggie’s family church in Indianapolis, in an interfaith ceremony co-officiated by a rabbi and minister. They stood under the traditional Jewish chuppah, and had both sets of parents stand beside them at the altar for support.

Family played a big part at the reception, too: Instead of sitting at a sweetheart table or with the bridal party, the newlyweds sat at a big table with their immediate family. They decked the foyer of their venue—an old Indianapolis train station— with wedding photos of family members, dating back to the early 20th century.

The couple also added several personal touches throughout the evening. Guests noshed on toasted ravioli and Ronald Reagan macaroni and cheese— a Daniels family favorite. Instead of signing a traditional guest book, guests signed Polaroid photos of themselves before hanging them up on a clothesline. Female guests had dance cards as place cards, and the males received pencils to sign up for dance time slots, a la Meet Me In St. Louis, one of the couple’s favorite movies.

A huge snowstorm postponed Maggie and Steven’s flight out the next day, but the newlyweds eventually traveled to the Turks and Caicos for a relaxing honeymoon.

Maggie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitch and Cheri Daniels of Indianapolis. Steven is the son of Drs. Richard Kofkoff and Susan Kofkoff of Creve Coeur.

The Details The Date: March 23, 2013 The Ceremony: Tabernacle Presbyterian Church The Reception: Indianapolis Union Station The Photographer: Nathaniel Edmunds The Flowers: Bo Kay Florist The Music: Jim Cerone The Cake: Heavenly Sweets The Dress: Pronovias The Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Weddington Way The Wedding Planner: A Touch of Elegance

The Bridal Party the Maid of Honor: Bianca Carrillo the Best Man: Greg Cohen the Bridesmaids: Meagan Niese, Melissa Roberts, Meredith Gradle, Julia Kofkoff, Jodi Richardson the Groomsmen: Zach Abrams, Pearse Davidson, Peter Elkins-Williams, Andrew Gulotta, Remington Kendall the Flower Girl: Audrey Gradle the Ring Bearer: Cooper Roberts

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Heart Disease

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e all carry some degree of risk for heart attack or stroke.

Understanding one’s risk factors and using them to calculate individual cardiovascular risk is an important part of preventive health care. Until you know, you can’t act.

“It is very important to identify your risk, as it is modifiable,” says Dr. Stephanie White, a cardiologist on staff at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center. “Knowing your ‘numbers,’ such as cholesterol and blood pressure—and changing them—does make a difference.”

Yet, calculating risk requires looking at a number of overall health indicators and behaviors. Some can be changed through lifestyle choices or medication.

Others are just part of our genetic and hereditary makeup, and can’t be modified for better or worse.

Dr. Lynne Seacord, a cardiologist with Washington University Physicians, recommends the Framingham Coronary Heart Disease Risk Score (cvdrisk.nhlbi.nih.gov/calculator.asp), which lets an individual calculate his or her risk of a heart

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attack or death within 10 years. The calculator accounts for age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (often referred to as ‘good’ cholesterol), smoking, blood pressure, and whether an individual is being treated for high blood pressure.

“Individuals with a 10-year risk of less than 10 percent are considered low-risk, 10 to 20 percent are intermediate-risk, and more than 20 percent are considered high-risk,” Seacord explains. “That is to say, high-risk individuals have a one in five chance of having a heart attack or death from a cardiac cause in the next 10 years. The big risk factor not included in the calculator is diabetes. All diabetics are considered high risk. As you know, obesity— especially truncal obesity (belly fat)—and a sedentary lifestyle also add to cardiac risk.”

White echoes Seacord’s warning regarding diabetes and adds a couple more cautionary categories: “Diabetes is considered a cardiovascular risk equivalent, meaning the risk it carries is almost as high as if you’ve had a heart attack before. Similarly, peripheral vascular disease (carotid, aortic and illiac disease) and chronic kidney disease, especially

those on dialysis, can be found in this category.

Family history also can increase your risk if a firstdegree relative had a diagnosis of coronary artery disease at a young age—younger than 50 for men and younger than 60 for women.

Because calculating risk can be complex and require updating information regarding cholesterol levels and blood pressure, White recommends the best way to determine risk—and then plan accordingly—is through patient-physician dialog. Not only can your primary-care physician help you determine risk most accurately, but he or she can suggest actions that will help mitigate risk.

“Identifying those who are high-risk can be a wake-up call to diet and lifestyle changes that can improve risk factors,” White says. “Diet, exercise, weight loss and smoking cessation can all lead to better blood pressure, lower cholesterol and better blood sugar control that can decrease risk of developing coronary disease.”

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Skin Cancer Prevention

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By Connie Mitchell

lthough our skin is still covered by sweaters and scarves, before long, we’ll be baring our faces, necks and arms to the sun. We all know that sunscreen is crucial to protecting ourselves from premature aging, pigmentation and—most important—skin cancer. Yet another aspect of prevention is early detection of potential problems, so now is the time to take a close look at your skin.

Not all skin cancer looks the same. Because there are several types of skin cancer, there also are several different presentations. “Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type. It typically presents as a ‘pimple’ or sore that does not go away, usually located on a sun-exposed area, such as the face or arm. Sometimes basal cell carcinoma will itch or bleed,” says Dr. Laurin Council, a dermatologist specializing in skin cancer and its treatment with Washington University Physicians.

“Another type of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, usually appears as a scaly growth on a sun-exposed area. If a new lesion appears but does not resolve, itches or bleeds, it’s always a good idea to have it evaluated by a dermatologist. Although less common, skin cancers can also appear on areas that have never been exposed to the sun,” Council says.

More serious than basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can quickly metastasize to internal organs.

Recognizing early signs of melanoma is critical to treating the cancer while it is still localized. Symptoms often follow the mnemonic device ABCDE: asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation in the same ‘mole’ or pigmented spot, diameter greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser), and evolving lesions that change over time.

“Moles and suspicious lesions that fulfill the ABCDE criteria can be biopsied to confirm a diagnosis,” says Dr. Lawrence Samuels, St. Luke’s Hospital chief of dermatology. He reminds individuals to have any concerning changes assessed. “Changes in moles do not always indicate melanoma, but any change needs to be addressed by a trained medical professional and not the individual. If the patient makes a mistake on a melanoma, it can be fatal.”

Skin-cancer screening performed by a physician should be part of a regular physical exam. However, you know your body best and should be aware of its markings in order to recognize any suspicious changes. “There is no substitute for self-skin examinations, just as there is no excuse for a woman not to do a monthly breast exam,” Samuels says. “On the skin, look for spots larger than a pencil eraser that are becoming scaly, not healing, changing in color or bleeding; and immediately seek medical evaluation, preferably with a dermatologist. Check all skin areas, including the back and back of the legs, palms, soles, etc.”

Skin cancer, when caught early, often is curable; and sun protection is the best defense against developing it. Wear sunscreen year-round and pay attention to your body—it will send you warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.

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ne of the mainstays of preventive health for women is the ‘well-woman exam,’ the annual check-up that includes a pelvic and breast exam. However, since the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists revised screening guidelines for pap smears, calling for them as long as five years apart under certain circumstances, some women are under the impression that they have no reason to see the doctor for their annual exam. Not so.

“It is important to realize that the annual exam is more than a pap smear,” says Dr. Jennifer McDonald, an obstetrician and gynecologist on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “Many women are under the impression that pelvic exam and pap smear are synonymous; when, in fact, they are two different things.”

Pap smears involve taking a sample of cells from the cervix for laboratory analysis. Abnormal results may indicate cervical cancer or precancerous changes that require treatment. “The

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“Women should be prepared to share all aspects of their health and reproductive history with their clinician.”

Dr. Jennifer McDonald, obstetrician and gynecologist, Missouri Baptist Medical Center

pap smear guidelines currently call for once every three years in the age group 21 to 30,” says Dr. Greg Ward, a SLUCare gynecologist who is director of the division of general obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Louis University.

“In the age group from 30 to 65 when we do the pap smear, we also test for human papillomavirus; and if both are negative, you can space the Continued on page 40

Heart Health Specialists Welcomes Keith Mankowitz, MD, FACC Keith Mankowitz, MD joins Craig Reiss, MD in the Heart Health Specialists practice. Dr. Mankowitz brings extensive heart care experience to St. Luke’s Hospital and has practiced in St. Louis since 1996. He is boardcertified in cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Mankowitz received his medical degree from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and completed his residency and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.

Dr. Mankowitz is the director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. He has a special interest in screening athletes for suspected cardiovascular disorders specifically to prevent sudden death in those ages 18 and above.

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Continued from page 39 pap smear out to five years. Be we still like to see patients yearly.” Ward notes that a well-woman exam should continue to include a pelvic exam using a speculum “to visually inspect the cervix, as well as the vagina.”

The well-woman exam also is an opportunity to ensure you are current on all immunizations, arrange for other recommended screening tests such as cholesterol screening and mammograms, and bring up any health concerns or questions you may have.

“Women should be prepared to share all aspects of their health and reproductive history with their clinician,” McDonald says. “While sometimes, portions of a health history may be difficult to discuss or regarded as embarrassing by the patient, such as a history of sexually transmitted disease, miscarriage, elective terminations, etc., it’s important that the women’s health-care provider have the right information to provide comprehensive care.” And since all

information shared is subject to strict confidentiality rules, patients should realize that the doctor is one of only a few people legally bound to protect their privacy.

“From the physician’s standpoint, this is a fundamental part of providing care. It’s valuable in providing prevention practices, it allows us to recognize risk factors for other diseases, it allows us to identify medical problems, and it helps establish a good clinician-patient relationship,” Ward says. He recommends bringing a comprehensive list of all medications and supplements, and the amounts you currently take, as well as a detailed family health history to help in calculating various disease risk factors.

“As women move through life, their needs and concerns will change,” McDonald notes.

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BENEFITS OF REGULAR EXERCISE

A BOOST for Your Body

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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HEN YOU THINK OF PREVENTIVE health, you may think of smoking cessation, screening tests and annual physicals. But one of the most important preventive health practices available involves nothing more than lacing up your sneakers and getting active.

Scientific evidence supports the notion that regular exercise is important to fending off cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia and depression. “And exercise not only prevents chronic conditions, it helps build your immune system to fight off simple infections like the common cold or sore throat,” says Dr. Clarissa Allen, a family physician on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital. It also improves

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balance and coordination, and can help maintain bone mass through weight-bearing exercise, she adds.

“The human body is amazing—if you train it to be an efficient couch potato, it will slow everything down and adjust to that lifestyle,” says Dale Huff, co-owner of NutriFormance Fitness, Therapy and Performance Facilities. “If one challenges their fitness with interval training and strength and conditioning, then the body will improve in all sorts of parameters.”

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of exercise per week, and the American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise five times per week.

Allen suggests using the FIT principle, which considers frequency, intensity and time. “If you can carry on a conversation with breathing about every eight to 10 words, your intensity is appropriate,” she says. “And most research shows that getting 30 minutes a day of exercise is helpful in maintaining or improving health. That can be two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions. But any time spent exercising is better than not exercising.”

Just how does exercise benefit the body? Allen explains that the physiological benefits include such things as improved muscular function and oxygen usage. “As a person’s ability to transport and use oxygen improves, regular daily activities can be performed with less fatigue. This is particularly important for patients with cardiovascular disease,

“...exercise not only prevents chronic conditions, it helps build your immune system to fight off simple infections like the common cold or sore throat.”

Dr. Clarissa Allen, family physician, St. Luke’s Hospital

whose exercise capacity is typically less than that of healthy individuals,” she notes.

“Evidence supports that exercisetraining improves the capacity of the blood vessels to dilate in response to exercise or hormones, consistent with better vascular wall function and an improved ability to provide oxygen to the muscles during exercise,” Allen continues. “Studies measuring muscular strength and flexibility before and after exercise programs suggest that there are improvements in bone health and ability to perform daily activities, as well as a lower likelihood of developing back pain and of disability, particularly in older age groups.” Huff adds that exercise also helps stabilize blood sugar levels and increases HDL cholesterol (‘good cholesterol’) in the bloodstream.

To maintain a successful exercise program, Huff stresses finding an activity you enjoy and creating a consistent exercise schedule.

“Sporadic exercisers aren’t going to see the same benefits that consistent exercises will see,” he says. “Even though afterward you may experience a mood enhancement and satisfied feeling with your effort, the cardiovascular and strength benefits will not be the same. In a sense, you’ll be spinning your wheels to make gains, but this is still better than never exercising.”

While you should talk to your doctor about starting an exercise routine if you’ve been sedentary, Allen notes that there is almost always some form of safe exercise for anyone. Even if you start slowly, remember that “any amount of physical activity is beneficial.”

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HE BRITISH HAVE NOTHING ON the United States, as we have our own distinguished Middleton family who’ve made their mark through decades of American history.

It all started in 1730 with John Williams, a South Carolina planter.

Upon John’s demise, his daughter, Mary, inherited the plantation and surrounding property, which became part of her dowry. Mary fell in love with Henry Middleton and married him in 1741. The young couple built the main house of the plantation that same year, a brick Jacobeanstyle manse consisting of three stories. In 1751, they added two ‘flankers’ (unattached wings on either side of the main house), which added a ballroom, library and guest quarters. A lover of land, Henry also immediately began work on his gardens that would one day be considered the oldest landscaped garden in the U.S. and one of the finest gardens in North America.

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Continued from page 45 people’s standards. He was the Speaker of the Commons, Commissioner for Indian Affairs, and served on the Governor’s Council. However, in 1770, he resigned his post to lead the opposition to British policy.

Middleton was later elected the first president of the Continental Congress in 1774. A wealthy landowner with 20 plantations comprising 50,000 acres under his watch, he was a leader of Southern society. Misfortune fell when wife Mary passed away in 1761. Grief-stricken, he moved to The Oaks, his childhood plantation home. In 1763, he passed ownership of Middleton Place to his son Arthur, upon the younger Middleton’s return from studying in Europe. Henry remarried twice after Mary’s death, but had no more children.

Arthur Middleton also had many notable accomplishments, including the distinction of being an original signer of the Declaration of Independence.

This had its consequences, however, as Arthur was one of the landowners captured and imprisoned by the British in 1780. He was not released until 1781.

This, after British troops burned Middleton Place,

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as well as ransacked the home and vandalized the garden statuary. Ironically, the terms of surrender eliminating British troops from the South was signed at Middleton! Arthur died at age 45, leaving Middleton to his son, Henry.

Henry Middleton, another over-achiever, traveled extensively across Europe and America. He served in both statehouses of South Carolina, as the state’s governor and as an ambassador of sorts to Russia. He loved horticulture, and used his

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THE FAMOUS FRENCH BOTANIST ANDRÉ MICHAUX INTRODUCED HENRY (MIDDLETON) TO MANY PLANTS THAT WERE NOT INDIGENOUS TO THE UNITED STATES. HENRY WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THE FIRST CAMELLIAS, AZALEAS AND CRAPE MYRTLE TO AMERICA.

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talents to expand the gardens of Middleton Place.

The famous French botanist André Michaux was a friend, and introduced Henry to many plants that were not indigenous to the United States. Henry was responsible for bringing the first camellias, azaleas and crape myrtle to America.

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Continued from page 47 from his father in 1846. Williams had other ideas than his forefathers, signing the Carolina Ordinance of Secession supporting its independence from the United States. This, of course, was a spark that ignited the Civil War. In 1865, troops captured Middleton Place, burned the main house and north flanker, and slaughtered five of the water buffalo on the grounds, while capturing six others.

The captured water buffalo later turned up in the Central Park Zoo! The animals were originally brought to Middleton Place from Constantinople in the late 18th century as an experiment for the plantation’s rice production.

Down but not a quitter, Williams began restoration in 1868 to the south flanker, making it the main residence of the plantation. When he died in 1883, his wife, Susan, inherited the property.

Like a plague over the family, in 1886, an earthquake toppled the main house and north flanker, as well as the gardens. Not having the means they once had, the family was forced to leave the

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property to ruin.

Elizabeth, William and Susan’s daughter, was bequeathed the property in 1900 and made minor restorations. Her cousin, John Julius Pringle Smith, took over ownership of the property upon Elizabeth’s death in 1915.

Working tirelessly, Smith and his wife, Heningham, restored the gardens, which became

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open to the public in the late 1920s. The following decade was spent restoring the buildings to their original appearance, which later resulted in Middleton becoming a part of the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Landmark.

For more information on Middleton Place, visit middletonplace.org.

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IVE THE GOOD LIFE IN THIS SPECtacular manse. Boasting six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the home sits on 3 acres atop the highest bluff at St. Albans (voted the best view of the Missouri River). A 2-story entry foyer welcomes visitors, along with cathedral ceilings, special millwork and sleek hardwood floors. The master suite, with a walk-in closet, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub and separate steam room, is rivaled only by the gorgeous kitchen, with solid granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a center island, butler’s pantry, water softener and wine cooler. Unwind with a nightcap in front of the stone fireplace in the hearth room, which has access to a separate patio and terrace. Downstairs are two bedrooms, a Jack-n-Jill bath and game room, as well as a family room and office. Host guests in the carriage house, which features a full kitchen, living room, bedroom and full basement. An infinity pool, hot tub, tee box, 4-car garage, main-floor laundry and circle drive are just a sampling of this home’s many amenities.

This 6-bedroom, 6-full and 2-half bath home in St. Albans is listed for $5.75 million.

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and Glory of Yosemite STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL

Tunnel View

Wow! Merveilleux! Wunderbar! Fabuloso!

More than 3.5 million visitors flock to Yosemite National Park in California each year, with about 10 percent of them coming from outside the United States. No matter the nationality or language, the first glimpse of the Tunnel View—one of the most photographed vistas in the world—renders one speechless. Famed naturalist John Muir once exclaimed, “…by far, the grandest special temple of nature I was ever permitted to enter.”

Created as a forest reserve in 1864 by President Lincoln, Yosemite’s 747,956 acres has as its highest peak, Mt. Lyell, at 13,114 feet. The park is home to more than 400 species of vertebrates, offers 800 miles of hiking trails and 12 miles of biking paths, and boasts 13 main campgrounds and a variety of marvelous lodging options.

Tenaya Lodge, just 2 miles from the park,

combines elegance, luxury, fine-dining, a worldclass spa (Ascent) and superb service with the scope and amenities of a four-diamond resort.

This is a special place where you can rough it without roughing it. The Ahwahnee Hotel, built in 1927 and located in the heart of the park, is a mastery of architecture. The mammoth dining room has hosted countless celebrities, royalty and presidents. For a trip back to the 19th century, there’s the Victorian-style Wawona Hotel, built in 1850, oozing character and nostalgia and low on modern conveniences. It’s perfect for guests looking for a purist Yosemite experience and a challenging nine holes of golf.

Yosemite is an Indian word for ‘grizzly bear,’ but don’t expect to encounter any California grizzlies. Sadly, they are extinct in Yosemite today. Ninety-four percent of the park is designated as wilderness, so wildlife abounds: mule

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deer, bobcats, mountain lions, golden eagles and black bears, just to name just a few. Up to 500 black bears call this sanctuary their home.

At birth, cubs weigh a tiny half pound, but fullgrown bears can weigh up to 500 pounds.

There are countless sights and activities throughout the park. A good start is a drive to Glacier Point, which has an elevation of 8,000 feet. Once there, tippy-toe over the paved trail to the railing’s edge and look out across the valley for one of the most exhilarating overlooks on Earth—a 3,214 foot drop to the valley floor directly below. Bridalveil Fall—a spring wonder, with wind swirls creating a delicate water freefall—is beautiful even when dry. The facing Half Dome and North Dome is a geologist’s dream, with nature’s forces still sculpting this exposed, Continued on page 54

Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge

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The Ahwahnee Hotel

THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE TUNNEL VIEW—ONE OF THE MOST PHOTOGRAPHED VISTAS IN THE WORLD— RENDERS ONE SPEECHLESS. 87-million-year-old rock. Then there’s El Capitan, the massive, granite monolith standing 3,593 feet from base to summit (straight up, not the slightest slant), which challenges climbers from all over the world. Looking like ants from below, climbers usually make the ascent in four to six days, hauling up to 100 pounds of gear, food and water, and sleeping on porta-ledges on El Cap’s sheer face. At least 70 big wall routes have been established on the Southeast and Southwest faces, with varying ascent times ranging from 2 ½ hours to 261 days.

A final word from John Muir sums it all up: No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its walls seems to glow with life.

Such grandeur should not be missed!

Half Dome

Cathedral Rocks

El Capitan

Tenaya Lodge lobby

Guest rooms at Wawona Hotel

The Embers at Tenaya Lodge

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Sochi 101

baldwin’s

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BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

NBC TELEVISION - Ongoing coverage of the Olympics throughout the week - Jimmy Fallon will take over as Tonight Show host Feb. 17 - SNL veteran Seth Meyers steps in to host Late Night beginning Feb. 24

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CIELO 999 N. 2nd St. in the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis - This weekend’s Valentine’s Day menu features house-made pasta, Lady and the Tramp style.

- If you’re a fan of chef Fabrizio Schenardi, there’s only a short time left to enjoy his acclaimed ‘Fabrizio twist’ on modern Italian fare before he says Arrivederci!

(He’s headed to the new Four Seasons in Orlando to lead the kitchen there).

IT’S TIME. THE SUMMER OLYMPICS’ LESSpopular younger sibling, the Winter Olympics, has arrived. As you know, 2014 takes us to Sochi, Russia, for the games. If I’m being completely honest, I’m not all that invested. I do however, like to be what I refer to as ‘cocktail-party competent’ when it comes to current events. Before the media blitz, if you would have asked me what Sochi was, I would have narrowed it down to Icelandic pop star or Pacific Rim hot sauce. As it is, the only thing I really hear about Sochi is that it’s a snowless, mob-controlled wasteland where a terrorist attack not only is suspected, but apparently imminent. So let’s set the yellow journalism aside and find out some actual facts about these 2014 Winter Games.

First of all, let’s get the pronunciation out of the way; let’s not have a replay of the Nag’ano/ Naga’no debacle. As far as mid-sized Russian cities go, this one is easy (so’chee). Sochi is a large resort city on the Black Sea. This time of year, the temperature hovers around the mid-40s. Alpine and Nordic events are to be held at a nearby ski resort. It’s 10 hours ahead of Central Standard Time; oh, and it’s beautiful—really beautiful.

Controversy surrounds these Olympics on many fronts. First of all, Russia is not, shall we say, gay-friendly; and a recently enacted federal law banning distribution of homosexual propaganda to minors calls attention to that discrimination. On a side note, I’m not completely sure what ‘homosexual propaganda’ is—I wasn’t aware there was recruiting going on, but it’s an incendiary subject prompting outrage, boycotts and much-needed diplomacy. The other major

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BEFORE THE MEDIA BLITZ, IF YOU WOULD HAVE ASKED ME WHAT SOCHI WAS, I WOULD HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO ICELANDIC POP STAR OR PACIFIC RIM HOT SAUCE. source of concern is a terrorist attack, the fear coming mainly from the proximity of unstable Chechnya. Sochi itself is a predominantly Christian city with a small, peaceful Muslim presence.

On a lighter note, the government and private sector seem to be wrapping up construction on this most expensive Olympics in history.

While the weather is not typical for a winter Olympics—Sochi could just as easily host a Summer Olympics—the conditions reportedly are very good for all events. So politics, geography and controversy aside, now we can actually focus on the athletes. Let the games begin!

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MOVIE REVIEW

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

The Monuments Men RAIDERS OF THE LOST ART

BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY

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HAVE A VERY CLEAR PICTURE IN MY HEAD—I DIDN’T SAY it was accurate, just clear. It’s George Clooney and Matt Damon at a high-end steakhouse. They eat giant ribeyes and the maitre d’ gives George two long puffs on a Cuban before he insists he put it out. Then George tells Matt that it’s been too long since they had a guys’ trip cleverly disguised as a movie, and—as fun as it may be—Ocean’s Fourteen seems out of the question. So, they round up a great group of actors and find themselves a suitably manly script and…show time!

Here, Clooney plays Frank Stokes, an art scholar who has seized on the fact that throughout Germany’s assault on Western Europe, billions of dollars of fine art have been stolen. Hitler is committed to creating his own museum filled with the world’s most significant works, and he invades countries and private collections to do so. Stokes enlists a group of men to go to Europe as the war closes and retrieve the stolen art. He teams up with his old friend, James Granger (Damon), architect Richard Campbell (Bill Murray), Walter Garfield (John Goodman) and others.

Generally, I like Clooney’s films. Much like his personal life, he likes to keep it light. The problem is that the subject is not light.

Aside from the loss of life, this particular aspect of World War II has to be the most disturbing. In the end, the movie simply tells a happy tale of a good deed—not since Hogan’s Heroes has Nazi Germany received such lighthearted treatment. The movie is fine, but it should have been a powerful, moving and heroic film.

It could have been a classic, instead it was a romp.

VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE MOVIES F YOU R RO M A N T I C evening includes a m ov i e , h e re a re s o m e hand-holding—and some fist-clenching—options.

Robocop Ladies, if you’re still in the marketing phase of the relationship and want to make his night…

Winter’s Tale This is the runaway favorite for a Valentine’s date movie.

Personally, I’m withholding judgment. It looks a bit like Kate & Leopold meets Gangs of New York.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit It’s not romantic. In fact, the Ryan’s relationship with a rigid doctor easily is the most irritating part of the movie.

But I’d rather see a good movie than a bad romance.

Labor Day Truthfully, I threw up into my mouth a little bit. The only reason I would even tell you to rent this movie is if you needed something on in the background while you were trying to take a nap.

Endless Love I don’t know. This looks like it could be good. I saw the first version 17 times, so I think I’m in a pretty good position to judge.

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Between 1945 and 1968, more than 3,000 British children, told that they were orphans, were transported to Australia under the guise of beginning a happy new life. Unfortunately, many of those children were not orphans. Instead, they were taken from their homes by bureaucracies that perceived them to be problems.

Gerry was one such child. Now almost 60, he has come to the attention of an international agency that works to put those children in touch with their birth families. Gerry has spent much of his life in Melbourne as an angry, alcoholic wretch, lashing out at his late wife and their tortured daughter.

When Mark, a social worker for the agency, contacts Gerry and tells him that his mother is alive in Liverpool, he sets in motion an emotional maelstrom for all involved.

HIGHLIGHTS Upstream Theater artistic director Philip Boehm regularly searches for scripts from around the world that meet his company’s mission for its audiences “to move you, and move you to think.” Such is the case with this two-act drama by playwright Tom Holloway.

Boehm and his thoroughly accomplished cast get to the heart of Holloway’s devastating story with powerful performances that resonate with aching authenticity. Having said that, it must be noted that Holloway’s first act is far superior to the shorter and stunningly disappointing second. None of that detracts from some truly remarkable performances. As Gerry, Jerry Vogel beautifully conveys the turmoil that has plagued Gerry for decades.

GROUP: Upstream Theater VENUE: Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand Blvd.

DATES: Feb. 14-16 TICKETS: $20-$30; upstream theater.org RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Maggie Conroy is amazing as Gerry’s fatigued daughter, who has suffered her own angst in the midst of her father’s episodes. As Mary, Donna Weinsting is devastatingly sad as a simple and single English woman, carrying the horrible memory of having her son taken from her. Terry Meddows has the smallest role as the dutiful Mark, but he wonderfully captures the social worker’s dedication to his altruistic work.

Holloway’s conclusion may be problematic, but Upstream Theater’s presentation is accentuated with truly impressive performances.

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RATING: 6 out of 10

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE

A Cake from the Heart

BY JOHN JOHNSON

Q: Chef, Valentine’s Day is here and I have always wondered why we always give chocolate to the ones we love. This year, I want to do more than the usual chocolates. Do you have a great recipe using chocolate?

A: Chocolate has been a favorite gift for lovers for a long time—all the way back to the days of the Aztec empire of Central America. More than just food, chocolate has been described in many ways: luxurious, smooth, sumptous, silky, heavenly, and as a vegetable. Yes, did you know that chocolate is a vegetable? It’s made from the seed pod of the Theobroma cacao tree, which, when translated, means ‘food of the gods.’ As an admitted chocoholic, I can see why so many people love the way chocolate tastes, as well as how it makes them feel.

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I have a recipe for a chocolate caramel cake that truly represents the love that goes into its creation.

Like water is to the body, chocolate is for the soul.

It helps relieve the stress of life. Always remember: Turning ‘stressed’ around gives you ‘desserts.’

FOR THE CARAMEL: 1 c brown sugar 4 T butter ½ c heavy cream 1/8 t vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS: Mix the sugar, cream and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Cook while whisking continuously for about 10 minutes. When the sauce thickens, add vanilla and cook for another minute or so. Remove from heat and set aside.

FOR THE GANACHE: 1 lb. chocolate pieces 1 c heavy cream

1 t vanilla extract 1 c water

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-inch cake pans.

In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

Combine all wet ingredients in another bowl. Bring together dry and wet ingredients, and mix well.

Pour batter into cake pans and bake in oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM: 1 vanilla bean 2 c heavy cream ½ c powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:

DIRECTIONS:

Cook chocolate in double boiler with cream until incorporated.

Using a mixer, blend all ingredients together until stiff peaks form.

FOR THE CAKE:

TO ASSEMBLE CAKE:

1 ¾ c all-purpose flour, sifted 2 c sugar ¾ c cocoa powder 2 t baking soda 1 t kosher salt 1 c heavy cream ½ c vegetable oil 2 large eggs

Put one layer of cake on platter, and using a circle cutter, remove a 3-inch section out of the center of the cake. Fill with caramel, and use the excess sauce to coat the top of the cake. Place the next layer on top and slowly pour the warm ganache over the cake.

Cool completely. Garnish slices with whipped cream.

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

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BY MATT SORRELL

DINING OUT

Corner 17

The Noodle Nook to Beat

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

The folks at members-only dining concern Blood & Sand have announced they’re going to be opening up a second restaurant concept in the near future. The new place will be called Death in The Afternoon, a reference to the famous Champagne and absinthe cocktail, as well as the Hemingway story. Look for it in the old Terrace View space at City Garden downtown.

Kitchen Conservatory is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special classes. Thirty of the area’s best chefs will demonstrate their culinary prowess over six classes from March through August. Check out the full roster at kitchenconservatory.com. Happy anniversary!

Gamlin Whiskey House in the CWE is now offering Sunday brunch. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., enjoy a whiskey drink paired with brunch favorites with a twist from Gamlin Restaurant Group corporate chef IVY MAGRUDER, like the Slinger with white beans and french fries.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, head to your favorite eatery for Dine Out For Dogs.

Participating restaurants will donate a portion of each bill that day to the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Fund. To find out which restaurants are participating, visit hsmo.org/dinefordogs.

On the heels of his 10th anniversary at the helm of Sidney Street Cafe, chef KEVIN NASHAN was recently featured on the Eater National blog of Eater.com, talking about his success with the restaurant and the state of dining in St. Louis. Congrats!

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THE DELMAR LOOP IS A PRETTY DAUNTING place to open up a restaurant. This stretch of road has plenty of dining options to choose from, many of them top-notch. So when Corner 17 opened its doors late last summer, we immediately gave them points for gumption, though we had our doubts about how the new place would go over. After trying the food, turns out we needn’t have worried at all.

The space is fairly spartan, with rustic wood chairs and tables, and a dearth of decor. The big attraction inside the restaurant is the window next to the counter, through which patrons can watch the restaurant’s noodles being made by hand.

Corner 17 is a relatively small place; but the menu is expansive, full of noodle dishes in soups and sauce (eight variations of that old standby), fried rice, and a dozen or so versions of milk tea, which is what we started out with. Our flavor of choice was the Mango Milk Tea ($4). This rich beverage, though extremely sweet, had a fair balance of flavors between the tea and the mango.

There are a handful of dessert options on the Corner 17 menu, but this beverage could fit the bill quite nicely.

Simple is almost always better, especially when it comes to cuisine. Case in point—Corner 17’s Tea Egg ($1). Like the name says, it’s just a hardboiled egg steeped in tea, but the flavor imparted is subtle and smoky, and the tie-dye effect the tea has on the egg white is visually stunning.

Of course, after watching the noodles being

crafted in front of us, we had to give them a try.

From the Noodles with Sauce list, we ordered the Pork Pan-Stirred Noodles ($9). The dish had strips of pork, cabbage and carrot, and a sauce that was equal parts earthy and sweet. These elements certainly were mighty tasty, but the star of the show was most definitely the noodles.

Texture-wise, they were smooth and tender, but with just a bit of resistance when we sank our teeth in. It’s impossible to overestimate the impact these fresh noodles have on this dish.

The Kimchee Fried Rice ($8) had the requisite pieces of egg and beef mixed in with the rice, pretty standard stuff for this dish. But the kimchee took it out of the realm of run of the mill.

The thick chunks of fermented cabbage had heat and tang to spare, which was knocked back nicely with sips of the creamy mango tea. We’re not sure if the kimchee was made in-house, but it tasted like the best homemade versions we’ve had.

Service was quick and friendly. Corner 17 is open seven days a week; and the menu is the same all day, so diners can enjoy their favorites, no matter what time they drop in. Unfortunately, the restaurant has no website and its Facebook page has a dearth of info about the operation and the menu, but hopefully that’ll change soon. Food this good needs to be promoted!

6631 Delmar Blvd., 727-2402

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For those who are in a hurry but still want quality eats, Pastaria has announced it’s now offering Curbside To Go. Just place your order via phone at 862-6603, then swing by and pick up your food out front at the valet station. The service is available seven days a week starting at 5 p.m., and there’s no minimum order required.

AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 3/9

2/14-15

WINTER ZOO Enjoy animalrelated games and interactive activities at Saint Louis Zoo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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OTHER DESERT CITIES The Repertory Theatre presents Other Desert Cities, the dramatic story of a young novelist who returns home for approval of her latest work—a tell-all family memoir. Various times. $17$76. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

2/14

LOVE IS IN THE AIR Saint Louis Ballet presents Love is in the Air, featuring the St. Louis premiere of Sinatra Suite by awardwinning choreographer Twyla Tharp, at Touhill Performing Arts Center. A dinner in Lee Theater will precede the Feb. 14 show. 6:30 p.m. $28 and up. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

VALENTINE’S DAY WITH ERIN BODE Enjoy the romantic holiday with The Erin Bode Group, playing Midwestern roots music, infused with jazz grooves, at Jazz at the Bistro.

7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$25.

289-4030 or jazzstl.org.

2/15-16

ART IN BLOOM PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM

BURNIN’ LOVE Forest Park’s Art Hill will become ‘Heart Hill’ during the Valentine-themed kickoff party for St. Louis’ 250th anniversary, featuring live musical performances, fire dancers and a fireworks display.

4:30-10:30 p.m. Free. stl250.org.

OVER-THE-TOP Missouri Athletic Club will celebrate the 250th birthday of St. Louis with an over-the-top party featuring actors portraying founders Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau during a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception in the Art Lounge, dinner and dancing to the music of Hulapoppers at 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom, and a midnight supper in the Art Lounge. $125.

539-4470 or stl250.org.

ST. LOUIS BIG BAND Move to the music of St. Louis Big Band at Casa Loma Ballroom. 7 p.m., complimentary dance lesson; dancing until 11 p.m. 664-8000 or casalomaballroom.net.

CASABLANCA Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with the St. Louis Symphony’s performance of music from the 1942 romantic classic, Casablanca, at Powell Hall.

7 p.m. Feb. 15; 2 p.m. Feb. 16. $30-$80. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

2/16 THE BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BALL A cocktail gala featuring interactive exhibits, live music and local culinary favorites will celebrate 250 years of St. Louis heritage at the Missouri History Museum. $100 and up. 6-10 p.m.

746-4599 or stl250.org.

ST. LOUIS SINGS A choral celebration will showcase the local vocal talents of Ambassadors of Harmony, Bach Society of Saint Louis, St. Louis Archdiocesan Chorus, Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, St. Louis Children’s Choirs, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus and UMSL University Singers at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. Free.

516-4949 or touhill.org.

JERSEY BOYS Featuring Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys follows the music group’s journey to pop success, with hits such as Big Girls Don’t Cry and Oh What a Night, at the Fox Theatre. Various times. $30-$130. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

2/21 FIRE AND ICE PARTY Live entertainment, fire pits, snow cones and a S’mores station will highlight the Fire and Ice Party at Three Sixty rooftop bar. 8 p.m.2 a.m. 241-8439 or 360-stl.com.

AROUND THE WORLD WINE DINNER A four-course Parisian dinner with French wine pairings will take place at different locations throughout Missouri Botanical Garden.

Reservations required; ages 21 and older. 6:30 p.m. $58.

577-0200 or mobot.org.

2/22 AARON NEVILLE The Friends of The Sheldon present Grammy Award-winning singer and New Orleans native Aaron Neville at The Sheldon Concert Hall, with proceeds benefiting the Sheldon Educational Programs. 8 p.m. $45 and up.

534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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POWERFUL PERFORMANCES 2/14 VALENTINES A LA FLAMENCA Experience the passion of Flamenco music and dance, along with Spanish cuisine served

by Guido’s, at The Sheldon Concert Hall.

7:30 p.m. dinner; 9 p.m. show. $35, show only; $50-$60, dinner and show. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

2/14-16 SHEN YUN A majestic dance performance in harmony with original orchestral compositions, Shen Yun will take the Peabody Opera House stage.

Various times. $50-$120. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

2/28-3/1 DIAVOLO Experience the thrill of a gravity-defying performance by Diavolo, a group composed of modern dancers, athletes, gymnasts, martial artists and stunt performers, on colossal set pieces at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $35-$55. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

CHECK THIS OUT NEARLY LEAR Susanna Hamnett will star in Nearly Lear, a comedic spin on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, at COCA. 7 p.m. $16-$20.

561-4868 or cocastl.org.

2/27-3/2 ART IN BLOOM Join Saint Louis Art Museum for a five-day festival of fine art and fresh flowers, featuring more than 30 floral installations, workshops, performances and artist lectures, including Downton Abbey set designer Judith Farr and HGTV host David Bromstad. Various times. 534-1111 or slam.org.

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ST. LOUIS ARC continued from page 21 the family is key. “We work a lot with parents through parent-child classes. Beyond that, we have some fun things, like music therapy—which looks and sounds like frivolous fun, but really does a lot of good for kids.”

Southard describes the music therapy as smallgroup sessions with a music therapist and at least one Maryville University music therapy student in attendance, plus a handful of instruments.

While plucking at the guitar—Joey’s favorite to play—or beating the drum, the children are able to work on their goals, such as standing or talking in sentences.

But the Arc’s emphasis isn’t just on kids. “We serve the entire lifespan,” Taylor says. “A lot of organizations may pick either one age or facet of life—we are really here for the long haul. It can be challenging, but we feel being there through the various transitions of life—and being there for

“WE SERVE THE ENTIRE LIFESPAN. A LOT OF ORGANIZATIONS MAY PICK EITHER ONE AGE OR FACET OF LIFE—WE ARE REALLY HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL. IT CAN BE CHALLENGING, BUT WE FEEL BEING THERE THROUGH THE VARIOUS TRANSITIONS OF LIFE—AND BEING THERE FOR SOME CONTINUITY—IS BENEFICIAL TO FAMILIES.” JOHN TAYLOR, VP of the Arc

some continuity—is beneficial to families.” From employment to leisure, and all the way to residential, the Arc’s services run the support gamut.

Belle Children’s Services will benefit from the upcoming Superheroes for Kids event on April 24.

Mary and David Steward II will co-chair the event; with St. Louis native David Giutoli, star of NBC’s show Grimm, serving as honorary chair. Now in its

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second year, the event features four superheroes custom-created by David Steward’s company, Lion Forge Comics, that each illustrate one of the main purposes of the service: teaching children to walk, talk, read and write. For his superhero-like work in autism and pediatrics, John Constantino, Washington University professor of child psychiatry, will be honored at the event.

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Mike Keller, Ann and Steve Desloge

Ann Wells, David Diener

Steve Lipstein, Ann Marr, Claire Kellett, Kent Christian, Ellen Sherberg

Mercy Kids

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Erin and Matt Lieberman

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Andy and Mary Ann Srenco, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg

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THE STORY OF F R A N K I E VA L L I & THE FOUR SEASONS

BEGINS NEXT WEEK! February 19-March 2 &*%.#&%.**** " )))-1(+/0+$'-,0!

Celebrate and support the return of classical music to the St. Louis airwaves by attending this inaugural evening of outstanding performances featuring: Renowned violinist Gil Shaham, Acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham & David Robertson, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony

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MARCH 19, 2014 GIL SHAHAM Renowned Violinist

The Sheldon Concert Hall 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 Dinner and cocktail reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by 8 p.m. concert

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Peggy Ritter and Marsha Rusnack co-chairmen

Ambassador and Mrs. Sam Fox

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Honorary Gala co-chairs ORLI SHAHAM Acclaimed Pianist

Proceeds from the evening will support the Radio Arts Foundation -Saint Louis and its mission to support classical music programming, the arts and cultural institutions within the St. Louis community.

A variety of ticket and sponsorship packages are available.

For more information, please contact Oather Kelly at the Radio Arts Foundation – St. Louis by phone: 314-881-3523 or e-mail: okelly@rafstl.org.

DAVID ROBERTSON Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony

On the radio dial at 107.3 FM • On HD radio at 96.3 HD2 Streaming live at rafstl.org