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Design Speak The Trio Feature: Nistenhaus Design

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As Robyn Dexter, LN’s digital editor and staff writer, relates, a Mexican jaunt a decade ago inspired Karen Daniels to replicate a pearl-andsuede necklace she saw south of the border – and that ultimately prompted Daniels to found Tess Jewelry here.

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LN contributor Drew Gieseke chats with Justin Maine and Michael Wyrock about Nistenhaus Design, their architectural interiors/interior design firm, which, if all goes as planned, will soon open a Cherokee Street dual-use office/retail space.

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“GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World,” a touring exhibition now at the Saint Louis Science Center, should have visitors boogiein’ like nobody’s business, according to LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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EDITOR ‌IT’S EASY TO RECOGNIZE A WELL-DESIGNED SPACE: NOT ONLY IS it beautiful, but also it reflects the homeowner’s tastes to a tee. For Nistenhaus Design, as LN contributor Drew Gieseke relates, the goal is just that – to create personal, yet stylish, solutions for individuals seeking a stunning space. Starting on p. 22, we hope you enjoy learning more about this firm and what inspired its concept! Also, because we are all big kids at heart, make sure to check out Ladue News copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach’s Arts & Culture feature (p. 63) on the Saint Louis Science Center’s latest exhibition: “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World.” This exhibition not only dedicates a whopping 7,000 square feet of space to the stringed sensation but also showcases the world’s largest (and playable) guitar. We hope this story rocks your world and maybe even inspires you to venture out to experience the exhibition for yourself. All the best,

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Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to COCA for receiving a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. According to a press release, “the 2019 NEA funding will be used to provide summer and year-round dance as well as free in-school dance residencies to Mason and Jefferson elementary schools, both part of Saint Louis Public Schools. Funding will also support COCA’s Pre-Professional Division dance scholarship programs, including Discovery Young Artist, which introduces students to dance in a safe and nurturing environment. COCA’s Pre-Professional Division provides students, ages 8 to 18 with high-quality dance training, performance opportunities, comprehensive support services, ACT and academic tutoring, career counseling, master classes with renowned artists, financial assistance, dancewear and transportation.”

Congratulations to Bayless Elementary School teacher Therese Shain for earning a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. According to a press release, “the Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the ‘Oscars of Teaching,’ has been opening minds and shaping futures for more than 30 years. Research shows teacher quality is the driving in-school factor behind student growth and achievement. The initiative not only aims to reward great teachers, but to celebrate, elevate and activate those innovators in the classroom who are guiding America’s next generation of leaders.”

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nce you stop learning, you start dying,” Albert Einstein once said. For Sharolyn McCoy, that proved to be frighteningly true when a routine scan found an aneurism that had yet to erupt just beneath the bountiful curls that frame her face. “I had brain surgery,” the 75 year-old grandmother states. “They put me on blood thinners and, five days later, filled that area up with coils and a stent.” With a new lease on life, McCoy found the initiative to pursue something she had always hoped for: a college education. “Everyone in my family was educated except for me,” she recalls. “When I recovered, I wanted to finish. So, I sat down with my laptop and submitted my application to Maryville University. I was accepted in August 2017 – and I’ve never looked back.” Maryville University had a certain appeal to her. For one, she lives in Ballwin, close to campus. For another, her twin grandchildren introduced McCoy to the university when they brought her and her husband to their freshmen orientation. “We’re all really close in my family,” she smiles. “I don’t have any classes with my grandchildren but, when we see each other on campus, we hug. All of their friends are my friends. It’s wonderful.” The twins, meanwhile, were blown away when their grandmother, who is pursuing a major in English literature and a minor in history, made both the honor’s roll and the dean’s list. McCoy’s family is not alone in cheering her on in her academic pursuits. “The support from Maryville University is just magnificent,” she gushes. “There isn’t anything I have needed that hasn’t been provided, whether it’s a life coach or an advisor.”

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McCoy finds that age is a state of mind at the “there isN’t university, where no one questions her initiative aNythiNg i have to be there as a student. She fits in effortlessly with peers and even with the latest gadgets Needed that utilized on campus. Through the Digital hasN’t beeN World program, all traditional, full-time undergraduates are gifted an iPad that is prOvided, theirs to keep upon graduation – free of charge. In addition, McCoy has found a whether it’s a place of welcome at the office of service and life cOach Or spiritual life. “McNally House is my work-study,” she shares. aN advisOr.” “It’s a spiritual hub for whatever your religion is, - Sharolyn Mccoy with a Catholic and Jewish representative, and a Muslim prayer room. I have learned about all the different cultures and faiths – and we’re all friends.” McCoy is already putting her education to good use with a small publishing company she launched in recent years, Three Sons Publishing, Inc., which produces historical nonfiction. “You have to have an impetus to complete your education,” McCoy stresses. “When I got well after the brain surgery, oh the impetus I had to go to school! If you’re thinking about going back, do so. You will be so glad you did.” Maryville University, 650 Maryville University Drive, St. Louis, 314-529-9300, 800-627-9855; additional locations at Lake St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base and Sunset Hills; maryville.edu

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he Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis recently hosted its 2019 St. Louis Arts Awards at The Chase Park Plaza. The elegant evening event involved cocktails and dinner, an awards presentation and inspiring performances that included singing sensation Kennedy Holmes, The Big Muddy Dance Company, 11-year-old pianist Jerry Chang and The Sheldon’s City of Music All-Star Chorus, along with a special appearance from actor Bryan Batt. The event honored the artists, educators, philanthropists, corporate citizens and arts organizations that make the region vibrant. This year’s honorees were Ken Page, Lifetime Achievement in the Arts; Brent Benjamin, Excellence in the Arts; Amy Freet, Arts Educator of the Year; Noémi and Michael Neidorff, Excellence in Philanthropy; Sue Greenberg, Champion for the Arts; Chris Hansen, Arts Innovator; and Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis, Arts Startup of the Year. Co-chairing the evening were Solomon Thurman and Pat Smith-Thurman.

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he World Pediatric Project held its annual gala, Treasures in Paradise, at Old Warson Country Club on Jan. 25. Guests enjoyed cocktails and fine wines, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction featuring items from Kendra Scott, a painting signed by the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and several luxury vacations. In the main ballroom, 3,129 paper doves floated overhead, each representing a child served by the organization over the last year. This event raises funds to provide critical medical services to hundreds of children still waiting for care, as well as helping the World Pediatric Project to send 55 teams to partner countries, where they can reach more than 3,000 children.

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Tell us about the Philip Austin collection. The new Philip Austin collection is a decorative line of fixtures that was created to provide our customers top-quality lighting choices at a more modest price point. The collection emphasizes universal design from traditional to contemporary, so there’s something for every style. The idea for Philip Austin Fine Lighting began approximately 20 years ago, when an international lighting vendor with whom we had a close relationship introduced us to his lighting manufacturers and partnered with us to create an exclusive line of fixtures. The Philip Austin line allows us to use our 50 years of experience as a trailblazer in the lighting industry and – as one of the country’s largest lighting retailers – to offer designs that weren’t previously available, at better quality and a lower, more-competitive price point for homeowners, designers and homebuilders. How does the Philip Austin collection vary from other offerings available at Metro Lighting? Many of the fixtures in our new collection were designed by our creative team listening attentively to the designer market in St. Louis. We think designers set the bar for style and trends; their expertise is just added value to our customer base. With the Philip Austin line, we have the product on the shelves, ready to go home. How often does Metro Lighting debut new, exclusive lines such as this? We offer several exclusive lines, available only at Metro Lighting in our region. Historically with Philip Austin, a new collection debuts every three to five years. As we became savvier, developed our creative team and really

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narrowed in on the demands of our local designers, homebuilders and homeowners, we are looking to expand and launch new, exclusive Philip Austin collections each year to keep up with the increasing demand for new and noteworthy lighting trends. What pieces from this collection do you recommend to readers looking to make a big statement in one of their spaces? The Aspen collection has a really unique style that can completely change the feel of a room. It has a very simple form, with an edgy, open cable style with a warm, weathered bronze and large, seedy glass shades. It can take on a lodge feel or a modern industrial look. What space in a home do you find commonly overlooked in terms of lighting? The kitchen is the most overlooked room in the house. Many times, we forget just how much we do in a kitchen. We don’t just make dinner; we also entertain, do homework with the kids, read recipe books, catch up on emails and even get a late-night sip of water. It’s the most versatile room in any home. A kitchen should have multiple different layers of lighting to cover any task. To best light the kitchen, there should be general overhead lighting, as well as directional task lighting for areas like over the sink or an island, also under the cabinets and any other task areas. It also makes a huge design impact to add accent lighting as well, like inside glass cabinets and on the toe kick for a subtle nightlight.

This collection offers some funky yet functional chandeliers. If you could put one in the most unexpected spot, where would you choose? Rooms like closets, pantries and laundry rooms are often thought of as purely utilitarian. But a really beautiful addition to a utilitarian room is a fun mini-chandelier or semi-flush fixture – or sconces that turn a simple room into a wonderful surprise just by adding light. Does Metro Lighting have anything else new and exciting in the works? We always do! We constantly renovate and update the displays in our stores to improve our customers’ experience and to offer the latest lighting trends and technologies, like smart-home options and LED [lightemitting diodes]. We are expanding the Philip Austin line to include new styles, finishes and colors. We know if we continue to provide beautifully designed, well-made, affordable lighting choices, it will appeal to all our customers: designers, homebuilders and homeowners. Long-term, we are working to expand our web presence to provide lighting nationwide.

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Metro Lighting, locally owned and family-operated for more than 50 years, is a fixture in the metro area decorative lighting industry. This winter, it even introduced the modern and affordable Philip Austin collection in area stores. Ladue News caught up with Bill Frisella, president of Metro Lighting and Metro Electric, to get the scoop on the exclusive line and some advice on how to brighten our homes in unique ways.

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“We stayed in St. Louis because there’s such a wide variety of styles here, to engage with design on a level that appeals to a very wide audience,” Wyrock says. “Our niche hasn’t necessarily been high- or low-end; it’s been all over the map. I like to bring that approach to every client, whether they’re on a low or high budget.” In addition to its design services – and most significantly for many – the firm operates as an advocate for clients. Once important details are squared away, Nistenhaus collaborates with contractors and the individuals who work on specific projects to ensure that everything runs smoothly, for both the clients’ and the contractors’ sake. “We know what the client has told us and know the limitations, restrictions and capabilities of our contractors,” Wyrock says. Managing expectations is always essential in home redesign and redecoration. Thanks to HGTV and other renovation-based programming, a new crop of potential renovators has filled the marketplace with inspiration of their own. Regardless, Maine and Wyrock remain steadfast in their belief that quality and personality always win. That’s why they focus so much attention on what means something to their clients versus what their clients simply own. “We’ll have some clients who have antiques, and those are really fun projects to work on,” Wyrock says. “A lot are big into traveling, and we find ways to create vignettes that are personal to them that no one else could ever have. We really do enjoy when someone has something that they’re passionate about.” Inspiration comes from many facets, but the team focuses on maintaining what’s timeless and classic. Wyrock likens it to the fashion industry – which he cites as an inspiration for how the team views their work. “If you’re comfortable with what you’re presenting to the world, people can usually appreciate the confidence,” he says. “Fashion very much influences what goes on in design, and they play off each other in many ways.” The anticipated spring opening of its retail space in St. Louis marks the next big move for the firm. Located where The Heirloom Room once stood along Cherokee Street, it’s a unique spot with green space in the back – perfect for events, which Wyrock and Maine plan to host throughout the year – and an ideal accompaniment to the unique flair that they have planned for the retail operation. The firm’s ambition doesn’t stop there. A year or two down the road, Nistenhaus eyes branching into more development, starting with a spec house followed by fully furnished, turnkey residences where clients will be able to truly engage what it means to live with design from the moment they walk through the door. “My background is in urban design,” Wyrock says. “We would really like us to be part of the layering of St. Louis history.” Nistenhaus Design, 1912 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-884-0016, nistenhaus.com

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St. Louisan Karen Daniels works with pearls and suede to craft beautiful pieces under the name Tess Jewelry.

aren Daniels had worked in retail her entire life. She spent time in management positions with The Limited and was with Vie Boutique in Ladue for 10 years. Over two decades, Daniels honed her skills at work with customers and selling products. While on a trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 10 years ago with her girlfriends, though, she discovered a necklace unlike anything she had ever seen. This necklace not only struck her with an urge to make her own version on returning to the States but also gave her professional autonomy. “I realized I was done working for other people, so I left retail,” she says. Daniels grew up on a farm in Troy, Illinois, and missed being outside and all the adventurous activities she had grown up enjoying, like hiking, biking and skiing. With her combined love of the outdoors and fashion, Daniels describes her style as “bohemian chic” and is influenced by natural fibers and the world around her. She focused this plethora of passions into one effort after leaving the retail world: replicating the stunning necklace she had seen in Mexico. She began creating and selling the labor-intensive piece under the name of Tess Jewelry, named after her grown daughter, about eight years ago. “Working in retail, I discovered if you use a name that’s too lengthy, it doesn’t resonate with people,” she says. “It needed to be short. If [the customer] doesn’t pull the trigger and buy it, they need to be able to remember the name.” The original Tess Jewelry necklace is a stunning pearl-and-suede combination that Daniels simply calls “the basic.” Each pearl of the 47-inch piece is wrapped in suede and knotted into one long strand. Daniels also adds turquoise, carved wooden beads,

bone, quartz and other natural elements to create variations of the necklace that are both earthy and elegant. She says there are several different ways to wear and pair the necklace, and every time she sees someone wearing it on social media, it’s a different look and feel. “I think of my pieces as Chanel meets Ralph Lauren,” she says. “Chanel has the draping of the pearls, and Ralph Lauren has the leather and suede.” In addition to the original necklace, Daniels works with vintage Tibetan pieces she gets from a Tibetan man she met at a market and elements of sterling silver to craft other lengths of necklaces that are perfect for layering. She’s also recently begun making bracelets with diamonds to contrast the bohochic feel of many of her other products. Overall, though, keeping her jewelry natural and (quite literally) down-to-earth is the goal. “I hardly ever put anything mass-produced in my jewelry,” Daniels says, making each piece of Tess Jewelry one of a kind. “I have an affection for lots of layered jewelry. I always want to feel like I’m on vacation.” Although making her pieces known to area residents is important to Daniels, she’s also been taking Tess Jewelry on the road to Aspen, Colorado; Sonoma, California; and Nashville, Tennessee, noting that both the style and price

point ($240 to $400) resonate with resort towns. “My goals are to pack up my pieces and travel as much as possible,” she says. “My kids are grown, so I can travel anywhere to find a home for my jewelry.” At the end of January, Daniels took part in a spring and summer shopping preview at the Missouri Athletic Club, featuring designers like Claire Flowers, Lux & Nyx, Fashion Paint, ETCETERA, Refash and Beltshazzar Jewels, giving local fashionistas the opportunity to peruse what Daniels has coming for the upcoming warmer months. Although the weather conditions were less than ideal, Daniels was able to showcase her stone necklaces, which feature minerals like sapphires, garnet, labradorite and glass beads. She said many of the event’s attendees had previously bought pieces from her and were excited about the new necklaces. “They can be worn long or wrapped three times,” she says. “These necklaces add some color to my line and are a little more delicate.” Locally, area residents can find Tess Jewelry at Giddyup Jane in Ladue and Mary Tuttle’s in Chesterfield. Tess Jewelry, 314-941-2429, tessjewelry.net

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By Trey Ross The Nook is more than just a new Ladue storefront – it’s a place that combines shopping and educational classes with community and goodwill. Ladue News spoke with Mary Lemkemeier, founder of The Nook, about what visitors can expect to find in store and how The Nook has something for everyone. Tell us a little about The Nook. The Nook is a nonprofit retail store and gathering space in Ladue benefiting St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Volunteers sell clothing, unique gifts and Missourimade crafts. The space is also available for gatherings; you can host a game night or women’s lunch. In addition, we offer classes and lectures provided by people in the community for both adults and children. We welcome people to help us create community! Come in for a cup of coffee, connect face-to-face with others, let your kids see our fun space, read the paper, pick up a hostess gift – all in one spot. What sparked the idea for this store? Many people volunteer, often at their kids’ schools. Once their kids graduate, they are often looking for a new way to give back in a meaningful way. This, coupled with my interest in Children’s, led me to believe that blending volunteering and fundraising while building community was a viable concept. The Nook is the result of many people’s ideas, strengths and volunteer hours. What kinds of items will The Nook carry? The Nook carries men’s, women’s and children’s apparel. We also carry unique gifts, many of which we can personalize while you wait. Out of 54 vendors, 20 are area artisans. What products are you most excited to carry in your store? We carry something for everyone! From fun men’s socks to cozy women’s bathrobes to Missouri-made honey, everyone who visits seems to walk away with a treasure.

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How did you select the brands or items to be sold at The Nook? My business partner, Laura Goodloe, and I discovered many vendors at the Atlanta Merchandise Market. We were careful not to duplicate area stores’ vendors. Other vendors we found on family travels. The Best of Missouri [Market] at the Missouri Botanical Garden and area craft shows were our sources for area artisans. Tell us a little bit about the gathering component to The Nook. What kinds of events and classes will be hosted in the gathering space? Our gathering space has two components. Anyone is welcome to drop in for a cup of coffee and a moment of relaxation. We have puzzles and games available, and there is a kids’ play area. In the back of the store is a large table where we host our classes. This month, the adult classes include mahjong, flower arranging, honeysuckle removal and rock painting. Our kids’ classes include craft time, story time, and a singalong. In March, look for knitting, The Nook book club, how to make a mobile, and anxiety and stress in children. Our space is also available for use during the day; groups are welcome to sign up to use it for a special occasion. Most classes are free with a suggested donation. You can sign up for classes on our website, by calling or by stopping by the store. What makes The Nook stand out among other retailers in our community? There are many wonderful retailers in our community, both for profit and nonprofit. Our volunteers welcome people to sit down, relax, work on a puzzle or meet new friends. The Nook is a place to shop, take a class, or relax, all while benefiting a great cause. What inspired you to donate all proceeds to St. Louis Children’s Hospital? St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a gem within our St. Louis community. Having used its services, served on the development board and volunteered in the

schoolroom, I am appreciative of how much the doctors, nurses and staff focus on the whole child versus just the illness which brings the child to the hospital. Our goal at The Nook is to support Children’s in its endeavor to provide an exceptional experience for all patients. The Nook’s focus at this time is to raise money the hospital’s schoolroom for the kids who are regular or long-term patients. Is there anything else you’d like to share about The Nook? I could tell you about our phenomenal team, who make sure that purchasing, volunteer shifts, accounting, Missouri vendors, events, our website and media all run smoothly. I could tell you stories of volunteers painting the walls, providing snacks, spreading the word and spending hours manning our checkout counter. I could tell you about my kids and husband, who have encouraged and helped me in this adventure. Instead, I will leave you with two words: bug candy.

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life was over, and I couldn’t get any assurance from my doctor that everything would be all right. I drove straight home and shared the terrible news with my wife. I remain forever grateful for her response. She grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me as if to drive the fear out of me. “It’s not over,” she said. “We’re going to beat this.” And then she uttered the words that have stayed with me ever since: “You’re too scared to die. You’ve got much more to do. It’s going to be all right.” Fortunately, the follow-up tests proved I was, in fact, cancer-free. But the experience has stayed with me, and I try to remember every day that we’re all here on earth for a relatively short time, and so it’s our obligation to try to make the best of that time. We cannot allow other people or other situations to dictate what our life should be like. The future belongs to those who can see it. Life provides so many challenges – some good and some terrifying. It’s up to us to find the strength and the will to triumph over adversity. Don’t be afraid. Don’t stand still. Be bold and have courage. Live life fully by focusing on the important things – family, empowering others, lifting people up. That’s exactly what I’ve been doing since that doctor’s visit 18 years ago. It took my wife to shake me out of my state of paralysis back then, but I’ve promised myself that

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ust this week, I asked three clients, ages 24, 38 and 53, “What are companies in business to do?” The first reply: “Make products.” The next: “Cut costs.” The third: “Please stockholders.” All had a point, but missed the main one. Companies are in business to make money – period – or they go out of business. To make money, they need to serve customers. That’s it. That’s home base in any employment interview. If customers and clients are buying, then all stakeholders are served. This is called “home base messaging” because “home” is always your safe place. We venture into the world and are happy to come home. In baseball, the batter runs to get home. So if you are asked a question that stumps you, go “home” to serving customers. So what do customers want? Say, you go to Target and buy The Little Mermaid T-shirt for $5 for your daughter. Then you and she go to Baskin-Robbins for a chocolate cone. She inevitably dribbles it onto her new shirt. You put the shirt in the washer – and the mermaid comes out all blurry, and the stitches in the shoulder seam give way, leaving a hole. What you have now is a rag, a disappointed child and doubts about Target. Or you go to Walmart – the store names are interchangeable here – buy The Little Mermaid T-shirt for $8, the chocolate drips, you wash it, and the mermaid comes out all clear with seams intact. Which was the better deal? Clearly, the second. This teaches us how customers want the highest quality for the best cost they can afford. That ratio of quality to cost equals value, which everybody wants. A “home base” message of serving customers requires research into a company. What is its variety of products, within a certain geographic area and demographic? Its target audience? The characteristics “big data” reveals about it – for instance, does it deliver to your house? How fast? Be able to discuss this within the company’s practices and cultural language. Be careful not to presume to tell company representatives their business, though. They won’t like it. “Home base” is key. Research directs you to utilize examples that will connect. All raise confidence and your potential to get the job.

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positive force and role model in the St. Louis community, Glenn Johnson Sheffield has spent years giving back to help dozens of diverse civic and charitable organizations ranging from the opera to the sewer district. A Veiled Prophet Lady of Honor, Sheffield also served as mayor of Webster Groves and has supported the Edgewood Children’s Center (now Great Circle) and John Burroughs School (class of ’54). Sheffield was the first non-eastern president of the advisory board of Northampton, Massachusetts’ Smith College. “I still hold Smith close to my heart,” she says. “I learned there that women can do anything that men can do.” Sheffield is an honorary lifetime member of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and has served on the national council of the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She was the board chair of the Arts and Education Council and a board member of the Saint Louis Science Center Associates. A past president of Women of Achievement, Sheffield chaired the St. Louis Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis and was a member of the Girl Scouts, as well as Citizens For Modern Transit and Saint Louis Ballet. She was also honored in 2012 as an Ageless Remarkable St. Louisan. Sheffield shares that volunteer work became her full-time occupation when her youngest child entered first grade: “I began to accept offers of volunteer jobs, which were compatible with my family and household responsibilities.” Sheffield joined the board of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in 1972 and later became its chair, leading to 20 years of service for her hometown of Webster Groves, stating: “I have always loved the neighborliness of Webster Groves, its sense of history, its trees and architecture, the high quality of its schools and institutions, and the diversity, vitality and independence of the people who live there.” She served as a member of the Webster Groves City Planning Commission and later the Webster Groves City Council, serving as mayor from 1986 to 1994. Sheffield was named Citizen of the Year there in 1997. She prides herself on “not being a pushover.” As mayor, she spent endless hours tackling critical infrastructure deficiencies and leading the effort toward a state-of-the-art recreation complex. “I got things done but wasn’t always loved,” Sheffield recalls. “I was concerned about every area of the city and the well-being of every citizen. I was a mayor for all of Webster. We fixed the city’s streets and lights and kept finances in line. I believe that creating strong communities has an impact on people’s lives.” Daughter Ellen Sheffield says her mother “makes tough decisions and is incredibly principled. She has always done what she thinks is right. She has never become involved to be loved but to do the job well.” “While Glenn took on high-profile and public roles, she was always willing and eager to roll up her sleeves and do the unglamorous, tedious tasks involved in the work of

all organizations,” says Susan Stepleton, former executive director of Edgewood. “Her positive, upbeat temperament helped move groups forward.” After her eight-year stint as mayor, Sheffield, from 1994 to 2000, served on the board of trustees of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, where she was praised for exhibiting a common-sense approach toward policymaking, leadership and governance of the district. Sheffield and her late husband, Dr. William Hart Sheffield, were married in 1958, shortly after she graduated from college. The couple had three children (John, Ellen and Jamie Sheffield) and five grandchildren. Several years later, Sheffield left her home and hydrangea-filled garden and moved to an independent living facility in Clayton. Fond of beautiful clothing, at 82, she remains an immaculate dresser, always looking fashionable. She says her hobbies have included traveling extensively and playing duplicate bridge. These days, she admits to slowing down and enjoying her apartment filled with botanical prints by American ornithologist, naturalist and painter John James Audubon. Forever the avid reader, she still enjoys good books while snuggling with her cat, Sugar. And although she no longer leads organizations, Sheffield continues to support them by donating to their needs. “It gives me great pleasure to financially support worthy causes,” she says. “I have always loved being involved and helping those less fortunate. It feels so good.”

I was concerned about every area of the city and the well-being of every citizen. I was a mayor for all of Webster. We fixed the city’s streets and lights and kept finances in line. I believe that creating strong communities has an impact on people’s lives.

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hen Pamela and Jeffrey Blair’s four children were growing up, they were eager to learn about the great historical figures of the past. But when it came to learning about their African-American history, most of the books the Blair children encountered in school covered Martin Luther King Jr. and slavery – and not much else. The Blairs realized that if they wanted their children to have a more comprehensive education about African-American history, including stories of heroes, inventors and contributors to society, they would need to create their own materials. In addition, it took a lot of effort finding books with positive AfricanAmerican images and stories. So that’s exactly what they did. “The kids wanted to hear more about our history, and that wasn’t there,” Pamela Blair says. “We wanted them to feel proud of their heritage and to have positive self-esteem in learning about who they are and where they came from.” The Blairs homeschooled their children during the elementary grades. They created a curriculum which reinforced positive African-American contributions to society. This built a strong foundation in the children, and they became selfmotivated about learning. The children continued to be excited about learning and performed very well after transitioning from homeschooling to public school. The Blairs knew from their personal experience that there was a need for diverse representation in books and, in 2015, opened EyeSeeMe African-American children’s bookstore to create a space filled with books and materials for African-American children that reflect their own lives. The store has grown so much that, earlier this month, it moved a mile down the road to a larger location in University City, one filled with two classrooms and a multipurpose room that allows community members to connect with one another in the space. “We primarily carry African-American books, but the same problem exists with other ethnicities,” Blair says. “The new space will allow us to carry books for other ethnicities, including people of Hispanic, Native American and Asian ethnicities, as well.”

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Blair spends the majority of her time selecting appropriate books for the store. Although the majority of the stock focuses on children’s books, ranging from baby and toddler to high school materials, EyeSeeMe carries a few books for adults, due to high demand. “At first, it was difficult to find books,” Blair says. “And it’s still a challenge, though finding appropriate books has become easier in the past few years. When I select books, I don’t just pick ones that have a black face on the cover, but books that have positive characters and positive outcomes.” The store has received an overwhelming response from parents and educators, the Blairs report. Many teachers, in particular, wanted to introduce more diverse literature into the classroom but had no idea where to turn. “The store has opened a door to allow parents and teachers to see these books exist,” Blair says. “Some people couldn’t really see what was out there till it was all in one place.” EyeSeeMe aims to better educate all children about African-American history, which is why the Blairs also host events in the store. EyeSeeMe hosts book signings for local and national authors and runs an African-American reading mentor program – where adults of color read to kids of color – so children can foster a love of reading with people who look like them. The store also hosts classes and

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presentations to encourage members of the community to unite and share a sense of history together. This year is the 400th anniversary of when the first Africans were brought to America as indentured servants. To commemorate that, EyeSeeMe aims to create a St. Louis youth chapter of the #rememberthe400 movement and implement programs throughout the year that will highlight significant historic events in African-American history. The kickoff event will be the Friday, Feb. 22, weekend and will include a youth skit and living museum, as well as an African artifacts exhibit, music and spoken word. The culminating event will be a bus trip to Hampton, Virginia, in August to participate in the African Arrival Commemoration and the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center Dedication. “We want these events to shed light on the fact that we’ve been here so long, 400 years, and to explore how African-Americans help build the nation,” Blair says. In addition to hosting events at the store, the Blairs have made an impact on the community by attending book fairs and resources fairs and working with area school districts to help promote diversity in literacy and education through professional development programs. They also created the EyeSeeMe Foundation, a nonprofit that not only aims to

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hanging lights and the brand’s trademark blue accents throughout the dining room. St. Louis native Matthew Birkenmeier heads the kitchen. The well-traveled chef’s expansive résumé includes stints with Millennium Hotel, a variety of cruise lines and the Hotel Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He most recently served as executive chef of St. Louis’ Quincy Street Bistro, which closed late last October. “When Quincy Street Bistro closed, Amrit and Amy brought me on here to head up Union 30,” Birkenmeier says. “They loved what I did with our ‘Kegs N Eggs’ [menu section] and just my take on Midwest-Southern comfort classics.” “The mission of the restaurant is to showcase to the business traveler what St. Louis food is all about,” Amrit Gill says. “We have little homages to different things, like Mayfair [Hotel] salad and Famous-Barr’s

classic French onion soup. Matt smokes something every day and makes the most fabulous St. Louis-style dry-rubbed ribs in town.” From the menu, guests can choose from such highlights as a dry-aged Duroc pork rib chop with whipped root vegetable purée and sautéed baby spinach; according to Birkenmeier, the chop undergoes 14 hours of dry-aging followed by sous vide treatment in duck fat for a melt-in-your-mouth product. One of Gill’s personal favorites, blackened Missouri line-caught catfish, comes with crawfish étouffée, dirty rice and veggies. Another popular pick, the Hotel Saint Louis ultimate bacon cheeseburger, comes with a 60/40 blend of smoked bacon and ground beef, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with ghost pepper cheese. The menu also features many vegetarian and gluten-free items, among them avocado caprese toast with bread from Clayton’s New Day Gluten Free, cherry tomatoes

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nion 30, which had a Dec. 20 “soft” opening inside Hotel Saint Louis in the heart of downtown St. Louis, features not only a full bar but also breakfast, lunch and dinner menus inspired by mainstay metro area comfort foods crafted with a variety of local ingredients. The husband-and-wife duo of Amrit and Amy Gill of Restoration St. Louis bring the restaurant to the city, along with the 16-story hotel itself – the first Autograph Collection Hotels location by Marriott here. (The whole venture fills the Louis Sullivan-designed Union Trust building, which dates from 1893 and underwent a $68 million renovation to restore many of its original design elements.) Union 30 fills a 2,500-square-foot, 100-seat space on the hotel’s ground floor, opening into its lobby. Highlights include a marble-topped bar, golden circular

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from Tony’s Family Farms in Chesterfield, fresh basil, burrata and a blood-orange reduction. From the bar, guests can choose from various taps, including more than a dozen local craft beers – among them WellBeing Brewing’s nonalcoholic amber and the specially made Union 30 Pilsner from 4 Hands Brewing Co. – as well as Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co.’s cold brew. A list of red, white and sparkling wine is also available. From the cocktail list, guests also can choose from a few different categories: classic cocktails, classics with a twist, barrel-aged cocktails and nonalcoholic classics. Highlights include the Comfortably Numb, mixed with the esteemed Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, orange curaçao, fresh lemon juice and white grape juice, served with a Szechuan button flower. All things considered, Union 30 sounds like a splendid venue to visit before going “window shopping” at The Hundred Dresses from Metro Theater Company.

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‌Story: Wanda Petronski is the new kid in Room 13. She has a funny-sounding last name, and she always seems to wear the same faded blue dress to school, so those are two strikes against her in the mind of “cool kid” Peggy. While teacher Mr. Mason welcomes Wanda to his classroom and encourages his students to do the same, Peggy holds a mystical power over Maddie and Tommy. So it seems, anyway, because while the latter two seem inclined to be friends with Wanda, Peggy’s coercive ways of persuasion intimidate her followers into complying with her opinions. When Peggy ostracizes Wanda over Wanda’s sparse wardrobe, the aspiring young artist blurts out in response that she actually owns “a hundred dresses,” which she says are located in her closet. Although no one really believes her, Mr. Mason, Maddie and Tommy, and even Peggy experience overtures of kindness by the new girl, and all but Peggy let the comment slide. One day, Mr. Mason announces an art contest for the class. Peggy, who proclaims that she’ll be a commercial artist when she’s an adult, is anxious to participate, as are the other kids. Wanda, however, mysteriously disappears from class for several days. A letter from Wanda’s father to Mr. Mason then informs the teacher that, unhappy with the way his daughter has been treated, Mr. Petronski has transferred Wanda to another school. The saddened Mr. Mason informs his class, though, that Wanda did enter the art contest. Her beautiful work clearly captures the award. But in Wanda’s absence, will it win the hearts and minds of her former teacher and classmates? Highlights: Metro Theater Company artistic director Julia Flood and her acting quintet do poetic justice to this sweet, affecting story by Eleanor Estes in a production tailored to children but with a message of tolerance and understanding for all. Other Info: Estes, whose story won a Newbery Honor in 1945, was a school librarian who based her tale on her own experience as one of the kids who silently stood by and did nothing when a classmate was belittled by a more forceful child. That decision haunted her into adulthood. The Hundred Dresses resulted as a form of therapy as well as a cautionary tale for children at any time. Estes’ work has been adapted several times through the years, and Metro Theater Company utilizes William Kent Williams’ adaptation. It’s a tidy little piece, just an hour long, which is a good length of time to hold a child’s attention. Director Flood maintains a steady, sure pace to tell this warm tale effectively, with especially fine performances by her cast members. Phillip C. Dixon shows the compassion and wisdom of the kindly Mr. Mason, who even picks up a fishing tip from Wanda that upgrades his success at a local

pond. Alicia Revé Like serves well as the genial Maddie, who likes Wanda just fine but doesn’t have the courage to challenge Peggy’s authoritarian sway over her classmates. She’s also the grown-up narrator, as Maddie reflects on those long-ago days of her childhood. Jacob Cange nicely plays the well-meaning but easily manipulated Tommy, who demonstrates his own mindless form of cruelty after Wanda gives him a pitching tip. He also assumes the role of the forbidding Mr. Svenson, a reclusive neighbor of Wanda. Hailey Medrano as Peggy, the self-appointed leader of the students in Room 13, conveys the often subtle but sometimes blunt bullying of Wanda, but with enough room for growth to show that Peggy isn’t beyond redemption. As Wanda, Sophie Murk shines as she conveys the new kid’s innate goodness while clearly demonstrating the hurt afflicting Wanda. Scenic designer David Blake sets the action on a simple set including a blackboard at stage right, four student desks on two levels in the middle and a bare tree at stage left to symbolize Wanda’s poor neighborhood. Most importantly positioned are three large windows in the back which are crucial to the story’s climactic scene. Rusty Wandall’s sound design and original music include several familiar tunes which accentuate various times in the school year, as well as his own piano contributions, with additional music by Lee Ahlin. John Wylie’s perceptive lighting casts a wistful glow on the proceedings throughout. Lou Bird’s costumes underscore the personalities of the respective kids, as well as that signature dress worn by Wanda and Mr. Mason’s World War II-era teacher wardrobe. Metro Theater Company is performing The Hundred Dresses for numerous student matinees throughout the month. There are weekend evening presentations as well, ideal for parents to bring their kids to a show that should be entertaining and educational for everyone.

Company: Metro Theater Company Venue: The Grandel, 3610 Grandel Square Dates: Feb. 22-24 Tickets: $14 to $20; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | February 22, 2019 57

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St. Louis Classical Guitar partners with the Washington University Department of Music to present an exciting trio of instrumentalists, TRIO VIRADO, at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall in University City. Trio Virado consists of Amy Porter on flute, Juan Miguel Hernandez on viola and Joāo Luis on guitar. Individually, these three musicians are widely sought after for their musical performances on recordings and the concert stage. Together, they form a concert experience with emotion and love of music that radiates electricity. $24-$32. 4 p.m. stlclassicalguitar.org.

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The Sunset Hills Historical Society invites the public to a program featuring local author ANNIE AMANTEA BLUM, author of The Steamer Admiral at the Sunset Hills City Hall. Those who grew up in the St. Louis area are likely familiar with the S.S. Admiral, the sleek art deco-style steel excursion boat that ferried parties, families and sightseers up and down the Mississippi River for nearly 40 years. Blum focuses on the history of the Acme Co., begun in 1889 by John Streckfus. His shipping and boating business grew but faced increased competition from the railroads. It was Streckfus who initiated the excursion-boat genre – with the Admiral as its flagship. Books are available for purchase and signing. Free. 7 p.m. sunset-hills.com.

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Dance St. Louis continues its 53rd season of showcasing world-class dance to the metro area by presenting the very best of London dance: the prestigious British dance troupe COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Founded in 1993 by multi-award-winning British choreographer/director Wayne McGregor, Company Wayne McGregor is lauded for its “signature elasticity,” hyper-flexibility, glorious execution and extreme athleticism. The company is composed of 10 highly skilled international dancers who tour the United Kingdom and the world performing McGregor’s distinctive, masterful works. $35-$69. 7:30 p.m. touhill.org.

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‌2015 ANNE AMIE TWO ESTATES, PINOT NOIR – WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Owner: Anne Amie Vineyards Winemaker: Thomas Houseman Approximate Retail Price: $24 Website: anneamie.com TASTING NOTES: Color: Bright and clear; deep ruby hues with an impressive gradience from the rim Aroma: Fierce red cherry and mulberry layered with hints of smoke and mild spice Taste: Medium-bodied and complex, with loaded black fruit of plum, cassis and rich black cherry, laced with baking spices, cola and the slightest hint of oak, finishing smooth with great acidity

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and biodynamic practices in vineyards and wineries). These two estates have several pinot noirs representing various combinations of the estates/vineyards. Aptly named Two Estates, the featured wine constitutes a cuvée of barrel selections from both estates. The 2015 – consisting of 67 percent Twelve Oaks Estate and 33 percent Anne Amie Estate – was aged 16 months in a relatively equal combination of new, 1-year-old and neutral oak. The resultant wine displays amazing finesse, boasting ripe fruit from the hotter vintage with balanced acidity and mild tannins. Anne Amie Vineyards ranks as a testament to quality pinot noir, nodding at Burgundian influence. Food Pairings: The 2015 pairs nicely with anything with mushrooms, rack of lamb, buttery pastas, duck breast, kale salads, grilled salmon and tuna.

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Fret-filled (but not fretful) fun awaits visitors to an exhibition now rockin’ the Saint Louis Science Center.

espite the rise of alternatives during the past four decades or so, one instrument in popular music continues to reign supreme at an Arthurian level, as established by “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World.” That ticketed special exhibition showcasing today’s sonic Excalibur opened at the Saint Louis Science Center on Jan. 19. It runs till April 14, exploring the colorful vistas of acoustics and electrics, picking and strumming, riffs and chords, reverb and feedback, plectrums and capotastos, humbuckers and whammy bars. Among other attractions, the 7,000-square-foot immersive exhibition includes more than 70 guitars of all sorts, 15 interactives demonstrating the science of sound and music, 100 variegated historical artifacts and 10 video displays, as well as posters, banners and related graphic materials. “GUITAR” comes on loan from The National GUITAR Museum. That organization, whimsically, will have no physical location until the conclusion of the exhibition’s city-to-city tour, which started in June 2011 and extends through next January – at a minimum. Jackie Mollet, the SLSC’s managing director of visitor services, explains what inspired it to borrow this exhibition. “‘GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World’ has been well received across the country,” she says. “With St. Louis’ vibrant music scene, we wanted to bring this to our community to celebrate the history, science and engineering behind the world’s most popular instrument. “Most people don’t consider all of the science that’s involved with instruments and music, from the way the instrument is designed and played to the soundwaves that carry the music. This exhibition helps to explore that in a fun and engaging way. In addition, we regularly test topics with our audiences, and this topic has always tested very well.” During the exhibition’s first month here, Mollet reflects on the public reaction to it and its informal attendance demographics. “We’ve heard from many guests that this exhibition is their first time visiting the Saint Louis Science Center or the first time they’ve visited in a long time,” she says. “We’ve also noticed higher instances of adults coming without children, in comparison to our other special exhibitions. …

“There’s been a great amount of excitement and enthusiasm around this exhibition. …The guitar is something that most people have some connection to – they play it, they have close friends or families who play, they enjoy listening to music featuring the guitar. …” Arguably the exhibition’s centerpiece ranks as downright monumental: the world’s largest playable guitar, an instrument that puts to shame all other guitars in the industry-standard dreadnought category created in 1916 by manufacturer C.F. Martin & Co. That instrument among instruments measures a whopping 43½ feet in length – more than a yard longer than the longest Class A recreational vehicle, at a mere 40 feet. (Certifying its status, almost perforce, is London’s Guinness World Records.) “It weighs more than 1 ton and travels in five pieces,” Mollet relates regarding the logistics of installing that behemoth. “Our internal production team handled unpacking, piecing together and making any cosmetic touch-ups, like freshening the paint.” The exhibition otherwise spotlights in diverse ways the cultural impact of the guitar, its ancestors and its adjuncts over five millennia and the science related to its shape and sound. For example, a 6-foot-tall amplifier stack illustrates, in specific, modern music’s turn-it-up-to-11 sonic capabilities (to steal a shtick from the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap) and, in general, the physics of amplification. “GUITAR” also features a replica of a standard workshop of a luthier, a maker of stringed musical instruments; an acoustic guitar tidily disassembled and labeled among its three segments; a console at which visitors can design their own virtual guitars; and, at the cutting edge of the luthier’s craft, a guitar created with a 3D printer. Beyond the central guitarosaur, Mollet cites two other features of the exhibition as its most popular. “First, we have a guitar from Chuck Berry’s collection on display,” she says. “It’s a Gibson ES-345TD. As I referenced earlier, St. Louis has a rich music scene, and Chuck Berry is very much a part of that. “In addition, there’s a guitar called a ‘frying pan’ guitar, which is the first iteration of the electric guitar. People have been very curious about

people don’t consider all of the science that’s involved with instruments and “Most music, from the way the instrument is designed and played to the soundwaves that carry the music. This exhibition helps to explore that in a fun and engaging way. ” Jackie Mollet, SLSC’s managing director of visitor services

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its history and uniqueness.” H.P. Newquist, executive director of the museum behind the touring exhibition, addresses – with a proviso – which of the regular-size instruments constitutes the rarest from a historical perspective. “The history of the guitar shows that there really is no ‘regular-size’ guitar,” he says. “From small parlor-size instruments to large harp guitars, there are almost as many sizes of guitars as you can imagine. That said, the Fabricatore, made in 1806, is the most historically important standard guitar we have because it was one of the very first guitars ever built specifically as a six-string.” As something of a sonic lagniappe, incidentally, during the exhibition’s run, St. Louis’ Shock City School of Music is teaching free guitar classes for players of all capabilities on a first-come, first-served basis, with times and availability subject to change – so get ready to rock out, all you jukebox heroes! Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314-289-4400, slsc.org

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