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Saturday, April 29, 2017

The LUXURY COLLECTION of

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16 Heather Hill Lane | Olivette | $1,585,000

41 Woodcrest Drive

16901 Pacland Ridge Drive

13 Sackston Woods Lane

626 Morel Court

2024 Kingspointe Drive

Ladue | $2,125,000

Chesterfield | $1,990,000

Creve Coeur | $1,479,900

Saint Albans | $1,199,900

Clarkson Valley | $1,175,000

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Dr

29 Picardy Lane

1418 Sycamore Lake Drive

970 Tara Oaks Drive

1343 Homestead Heights Dr

Chesterfield | $1,150,000

Ladue | $1,100,000

Foristell | $899,900

Chesterfield | $899,900

Wildwood | $899,000

13210 Thornhill

6 Ferrand Woods Lane

61 Clermont Lane

5 Middlesex Drive

14 Stacy Drive

Town & Country | $899,000

Ladue | $874,999

Ladue | $829,900

Brentwood | $825,000

Olivette | $824,900

1617 Harness Road

8025 Maryland Avenue #5B

10552 Glen Oaks Drive

2121 Quail Glen Drive

13503 Wynston Trace

Festus | $819,000

Clayton | $679,000

Festus | $669,900

Innsbrook | $630,000

St Louis Co | $554,900

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Abode Feature:

SNAPDRAGON STUDIO Once Old Man Winter finally stops plaguing us, folks en masse should start enjoying “flower bars” and other floral fun from Snapdragon Studio, which LN regular Connie Mitchell discusses with owner/lead designer Silvia Dadian-Smith.

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The Trio: Wanderlust Landscape Feature: Snapdragon Studio

TEST-DRIVING THE 2017 GM CADILLAC CT6

This month, writer/ photographer Ryan Scott, LN’s man with the motorized mojo, transforms us all into (here insert a nod to Bruce Springsteen) Cadillac ranchers in this turbocharged encomium to the 2017 GM Cadillac CT6.

DINNER & A SHOW

Downtown St. Louis’ Yiro/ Gyro earns the weekly LN spotlight from writer/ photographer Mabel Suen, who treats readers with insights into Mirza and Merim Imamovic’s restaurant inspired by Mediterranean street eats.

On the cover 12 Bringing world-class talent to St. Louis at its annual Dinner With the Stars event, Variety the Children’s Charity supports children with special needs in a way that allows them to reach their full potential. Find out more in this week’s cover story, starting on Page 12. Pictured (L to R), in the front row, are Variety Kids Mia and Ryan and, in the back row, are Warner Baxter, Carol Voss, Variety Kid Brian, Marilyn Fox and Larry Otto. Photo by ProPhotoSTL.

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EDITOR ‌WITH SNOW CURRENTLY FALLING IN ST. LOUIS, IT’S HARD TO believe that just last week birds were bidding us good morning with their beautiful song, and flowers were beginning to bloom. I was personally welcoming spring with open arms, filling our abode with fresh flowers – something so simple, yet gladdening. I thoroughly enjoy working with Peruvian lilies, daisies, hydrangeas and so much more, attempting to create beautiful bouquets. Although I am no florist by any means, I had so much fun in the process. And if you share an interest in creating beautiful bouquets – whether you just want to give it a try or truly learn the art of floral arrangements – St. Louis recently gained a new venue to teach you the craft. Starting on p. 31, LN contributing writer Connie Mitchell shares the story of Snapdragon Studio, where individuals can gather for a day to create beautiful bouquets. We hope you enjoy learning more about this new shop, located in Tower Grove South, and have the opportunity to create your own custom bouquet in the future. If you’d rather keep your flowers in your garden, though, make sure to check out this week’s Missouri Botanical Garden, share how the local trial flower beds work and what we may be seeing this year. All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Teri Griege, founder and chief executive officer of the Powered By Hope Foundation, for recently being named the 2016 recipient of the Cash, Sweat & Tears Award, which annually honors an individual who A huge shout out to the eighth grade Ladue Middle School Science Bowl team for winning the regional competition of the 2017 National Science Bowl (NSB). The team – which consists of Harry Chen, Jason Ding, Stephen Jiang, William Pan and Eric Yin – will advance to compete in the NSB National Finals this spring in Washington, D.C. Congrats on your incredible achievement, and we look forward to following your performance this spring!

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ariety the Children’s Charity has what executive director Brian Roy describes as “our Variety methodology.” “We help the community of kids with special needs to reach their full potential from the time they are born till they turn 21,” he says. That assistance often comes in the form of medical equipment and services to increase independence and mobility, as well as educational and recreational programs. “At the end of the day, we want to improve these kids’ skills, socialization, self-esteem and independence,” says Roy. Variety receives valuable support for its mission through numerous events, but one in particular holds a special place in the minds of the community.

“This will be our 51st year [of hosting Dinner with the Stars], and when you think of any event that has that kind of longevity, you have to be creative and unique each year,” Roy explains. “We’ve had iconic stars come in, which creates a lot of buzz. When we secured James Taylor [this year], that obviously was exciting! We are far outpacing any of the previous events with how quickly tickets are going!” The fivetime Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter naturally would be a big draw, but after Taylor secured a Kennedy Honor last year, 2017’s Dinner with the Stars promises to be nothing short of impressive – and the children will play a big part. “Variety Children’s Chorus performs every year (preceding the show),” Roy says. “We share success

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Carol Voss & Warner Baxter “We honor people who have changed the community for the better,” Brian Roy, executive director of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, says. “One of our board members recently said, ‘You are not going to find two more genuine people.’ Carol Voss personifies that commitment. Her passions are the arts and education. She and her husband campaigned STL250. Warner Baxter is active in our community, making St. Louis a better place to live. The guy is the ultimate problem solver. The community is way better when he And this year’s Man of the Year and gets involved withYear any initiative.” Woman of the awards go to… stories and how support impacts [the children]. We explain the real gap in what’s available to them and what they really need. And we make sure people’s gifts are going to the right place. This event brings people together to celebrate the kids.” For more details on the big event, check out the sidebar. When asked if any stories about Variety have touched him, Roy answers, “Thousands of them. We get excited when we see results, and know how our programs and medical equipment help our kids – these are success stories. When you hear stories from parents about these life-changing moments, it sticks with you. Milestone moments, both big and small.” Those instances come in the most unexpected ways, serving as a reminder to be thankful for

one’s physical and mental health. “It’s those small moments – everyday things – that parents can take for granted,” Roy shares. “One mother told me she was driving her kid to school and heard him say through his communication device, ‘I love you.’ He never initiated saying that on his own before Variety purchased this communication tool. The mother cried at hearing those words. These moments may seem trivial to us, but to these kids and parents, they mean everything. If we can make moments like this happen, it makes it all worthwhile.” Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, 11840 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis, 314-720-7700, varietystl.org

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ove was in the air for more than 400 guests at Wings of Hope’s 15th annual Hope Is Where the Heart Is Gala on Feb. 11 at The Chase Park Plaza. This year’s fundraiser for the aviation nonprofit’s Medical Relief & Air Transport Program boasted record attendance and exceeded all fundraising goals. Jack and Crista Taylor and Jim and Diane Moffat chaired the event. Board Vice-Chairman Fred Meyland-Smith recognized presenting sponsor Fabick Cat on its 100-year anniversary. Guests were visibly moved as patients took the stage to share their stories of how Wings of Hope has made their journeys back to health possible. The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner, silent and live auctions – emceed by Todd Morgan – and dancing to the music of Mirage.

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There are none more dedicated to helping others than the people who donate to and volunteer for Wings of Hope. We simply could not accomplish so much without the efforts of so many. LAURA HELLING, INTERIM PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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pera Theatre of Saint Louis recently hosted its 22nd annual Wine and Beer Tasting at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center in Webster Groves. Held in the organizationâ€™s rehearsal halls, this favorite wintertime event allowed guests to sample more than 40 wines, beers and hors dâ€™oeuvres from local restaurants and wineries. The tasting also featured a silent auction filled with select vintages, exclusive dinners and other luxury items. Proceeds benefit renowned professional development programs for emerging opera artists. Co-chairing the evening were Laura and Anthony Lancia, Erika and Frecky Lewis and Jobie and Meade Summers. Roz Robinson, Rochelle Smith

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This event supports the mission of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and most importantly, it is fun and delicious! It is important because it helps cultivate a new and younger audience. TIMOTHY Oâ€™LEARY, GENERAL DIRECTOR

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oorways recently gave guests a mission: to celebrate “The Spy Who Loved Me” by attending Shaken Not StirRED – a nod to the iconic Bond, James Bond, for whom “Tomorrow Never Dies.” The event mixed intrigue, suspense and mystery in The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Doorways provides housing and supportive services to improve health outcomes for people affected by HIV. Co-chairing the event were Christine and Rick Pennell, M.D., and Mary and Steve Schoolman. Kelly Ferguson, Barbara Hunter, Catina Williams

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We help marginalized people in our community that need help and hope, now, more than ever! This event helps us to provide that help. We are thankful to everyone who came out to support our organization! OPAL JONES, PRESIDENT AND CEO

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o celebrate its 40th Anniversary, The Women’s Safe House recently held its Walk This Way in Her Shoes Gala in the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac’s ballroom. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while browsing silent auction items, buying raffle tickets and listening to live piano music. After a program hosted by radio personality Guy Phillips, guests danced the night away to music from Galaxy Band. The Women’s Safe House is the oldest and largest domestic violence shelter in the St. Louis region. Having served more than 8,000 women through 2016, it provides multiple support programs to women and children, along with support through it crisis hotline. During this year’s event, the inaugural Legacy Award went to Janet Horlacher for her years of work for The Women’s Safe House both on and off its board of directors.

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I really like to see the thriving of other women in our community, not only for the people we serve, but also for the women who I work amongst. I can see a lot of fantastic contributions to the community through women and by women for women. JOLIE DUHON, THE WOMEN’S SAFE HOUSE LEAD MEMBER OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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The St. Louis Chapter of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America will host an ORCHID AAFAIR GALA & AUCTION at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. 6 to 10 p.m. (aafastl.org) The Gateway Area Chapter of Safari Club International will host its 2017 BANQUET AND AUCTION at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield. 5 to 10 p.m. (gatewaysci.org)

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Also, look for innovations in the garden’s trials. In the past, the Missouri Botanical Garden featured plants grown from seed sent by companies that participate in national trials, but now, Julie Hess, senior horticulturist at Missouri Botanical Garden, is taking a new approach. Starting this year, trials will not be limited to those sent by vendors, but will include plant groups specially selected for trialing interest here. Combinations of annuals, perennials, dwarf trees, shrubs and vegetables will be grown in more gardenlike displays rather than the formal rows of plants as before. Hess, along with the garden’s staff, started this transition last year with the Southern Living Plants bed at the west end of the trials section. This planting, donated by Southern Living magazine, is one of its northernmost trials. In return for the bed, the garden reports each spring what lived or died during the winter. Hess has also designed a bed with a variety of autumn crops to see what will overwinter well, in hopes of finding plants that can be used in the fall, left in the ground and inter-planted in the spring in the manner that gardeners to the south of us do. As a part of the changeover, the garden will test a large number of annual and perennial plants donated by

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Terra Nova Nurseries. All of these plants are currently on the market and available to the public, as opposed to many of the other trial varieties, which have not yet been released. Some of the perennials that will be tested include five different varieties of Euchomis, some of the Agastache ‘Kudos’ series (genetically dwarf) and several colors of Echinacea (looking for improved hardiness). These selections will be observed for three years, allowing several rounds of seasons. Since no two summers or winters in St. Louis are ever alike, multiyear cycles will yield much more accurate information. A special area will be filled with plants sporting this year’s most trendy plant color, butter yellow, and will include Coreopsis ‘Buttermilk,’ Verbascum ‘Gold Nugget’ and Leucanthemum ‘Goldfinch.’ Hess will be trialing nine different varieties of Cosmos to see which holds up best and keeps flowering in what promises to be another hot, humid St. Louis summer. Look for the newest compact patio vegetables, which will be tested in containers and the ground. We’re hoping these additions will make this garden area more interesting and educational for everyone – including us.

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f you dream of assembling gorgeous floral arrangements to share with friends and family or to brighten up your home, Snapdragon Studio has a solution. Owner and lead designer Silvia Dadian-Smith understands why people want to make their own arrangements. “Creating a unique floral design is such a meditative and creative experience,” she says. “When I first started working with flowers, I just fell in love with the process, and I was constantly looking for an opportunity to get my hands on a wide variety of blooms and play with new, hardto-find flowers. I found it can be challenging to know where to look, and I’ve met so many people who feel the same way.” That realization led Dadian-Smith to create “flower bars,” collaborative events in which she shares her passion for floral design through instruction and handson practice. “We’ve had such a fantastic response to the concept,” she says. “It’s so rewarding to see how happy it makes people to try juxtaposing different flowers in arrangements, play with new color combinations and figure out what visually appeals to them.” She started offering flower bar events in 2015 and since then has held at least one per month, partnering with local businesses including Bowood Farms, Urban Matter, Mesa Home and TechArtista for “pop-up” flower bar events for the public. Flower bars as private parties are becoming increasingly popular, too. “We’ve been so thrilled by the interest in them, and we’re very excited to announce that we’ll be opening a storefront in Tower Grove South this summer, where we’ll be able to expand the flower bar concept as a weekly event, as well as host private events,” Dadian-Smith says. Participants work with local flowers whenever possible, creating arrangements or wreaths from seasonal blooms. Flowers and greenery are sourced from area suppliers, such as Flower Hill Farms and Urban Buds. Dadian-Smith encourages participants to experiment when introducing them to the materials. “We like to focus on introducing guests to the materials and how they might be used – for example, how a sturdier stem or branch might be used to create support in an arrangement, while more delicate stems might be added at the end of the arranging process as a textural detail,” she says. Flower bar patrons learn best practices for arranging, maintaining and displaying flowers for maximum freshness. And although Dadian-Smith shares her perspectives and strategies for curating and combining flowers and greenery, she tries to avoid letting her aesthetic become the “right” way to do things. Participants often return for subsequent events so they can develop individual style while incorporating basic tenets of professional flower arranging.

Flower bar parties are customized for the client’s preferences, Dadian-Smith says. “We’ll typically pick one project – for example, vase arrangements, floral crowns, succulent terrariums or wreath-making, among others – and then source flowers, foliage and vases based on the feel of the event, with an effort to be as seasonal as possible whenever we can,” she explains. “In the past, we’ve worked with clients at their venue of choice or collaborated with local businesses as a ‘pop-up,’ but we’re thrilled to be able to soon host guests at our storefront.” Dadian-Smith has noticed more garden-style arrangements using a variety of materials in natural-looking designs. She encourages participants to try unexpected combinations of colors and look for materials at farmers markets and in their own backyards. “Play around, see how things hold in water and don’t be afraid of mistakes,” she recommends. “You might find some awesome new things you’ll return to throughout the season.” Although flower bars have proven popular and will be a more prominent part of Snapdragon Studio in its new Photo by Major Minor Productions Tower Grove South location, DadianSmith continues to specialize in floral design for events, especially weddings. “Our new storefront on Morganford [Road] will be open in July, and we’ll be offering monthly seasonal arranging classes, as well as hosting a weekly flower bar where guests can drop in, select from a curated collection of blooms and design their own arrangement in the shop,” she says. Snapdragon Studio is already taking reservations for private parties in the new storefront and will continue pop-up collaborations with local businesses. Seasonal arranging will be the topic of Dadian-Smith’s next class this Sunday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at Bowood Farms. Tickets cost $60 and can be reserved by calling 314-454-6868. Check Snapdragon Studio’s website for regularly added new events. Snapdragon Studio, 314-705-0102, snapdragonstl.com LadueNews.com | MArCh 17, 2017

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Dream Dress By Brittany Nay

Monique Lhuillier’s Indigo gown – Photo courtesy of Berrybridge Bridal Boutique

Local bridal boutiques share this season’s wow-worthy wedding gown trends.

odern brides want their wedding dress to wow from all angles, and today’s top designers have delivered, unveiling an incredible variety of soft and romantic gowns, as well as dramatic and flirty dresses for spring. “People are spending a lot of money on their wedding day pictures, so brides want their gowns to be beautiful from 360 degrees,” says Debbie Rudawsky, owner of Town & Country Bridal Boutique in Clayton. As today’s brides express their personalities through their wedding dresses, local boutique owners are seeing both traditional and modern designs – with a twist, says Stephanie Fagyal, owner of Berrybridge Bridal Boutique in Ladue. “There is a lot of lace, then there is a lot of illusion [sheer paneling] – it’s split between a fuller ballgown that’s more traditional and a beaded dress that’s a little sexier,” she explains, adding that couture designers including Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier offer selections for either personality. “There are so many options, so everybody is able to create something that is very uniquely them.” For classic, romantic brides, there are light, flowy fabrics, from unique lace to silk crepe and organza, in long-sleeve and sleeveless gowns from top bridal designers such as Elizabeth Fillmore and Claire Pettibone, says Kristin Lucks Shelton, co-owner of Fleur de Lis Bridal Boutique in Clayton. For modern brides who want to show off their curves, Rudawsky says mermaid and fit-and-flare dresses with eye-catching accents, such as exaggerated ruffles and stunning trains, as well as dramatic cuts, including plunging necklines and low backs, are on trend. And for the ultimate wow-factor, there are illusion neck and back panels for a sheer, sexy look, she adds. Another creative and expressive trend for spring weddings is bridal separates, which allow brides to mix and match separates. Items such as a beaded corset or lace and illusion

Lea-ann Belter’s Diana gown – Photo courtesy of Town & country Bridal Boutique

Vera Wang’s Waverly gown – Photo courtesy of Berrybridge Bridal Boutique

muse by callie Tein – Photo courtesy of Fleur de Lis Bridal Boutique

in a church may opt for a floor-length gown with a stunning train, while another bride who is to be wed at a winery may choose a comfortable, tea-length dress, Rudawsky says. As for the most figure-flattering gowns, Fagyal says some designers’ dresses fit better on certain body types, so it’s best to try on different styles and cuts to find your ideal dress. “It’s based on everybody’s body type and unique fit,” she says. With so many modification options, Shelton says there’s not one style that complements a specific body type. “We tell our brides to be open-minded,” she says. “You may not realize you love a certain style until trying it on and what makes the bride feel the most special.” Berrybridge Bridal Boutique, 9904 Clayton Road, Suite A, Ladue, 314-997-1439, berrybridgebridal.com Fleur de Lis Bridal Boutique, 8109 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314-721-2457, fleurdelisbridal.com Town & Country Bridal, 8809 Ladue Road, Clayton, 314-863-7200, townandcountrybride.com

carolina herrera – Photo courtesy of Berrybridge Bridal Boutique

Wtoo by Watters’ Kennedy gown – Photo courtesy of Town & country Bridal Boutique

Ideas by Barbara – mother of the Bride - Photos courtesy of Special Occasions By Paulette

bodysuit, paired with an organza or tulle skirt by leading designers including Martina Liana, Wtoo by Watters and Lea-Ann Belter, can be combined to create a special look that no other bride has worn before, Rudawsky notes. “A wedding gown is the largest garment purchase a woman might ever make, and she will wear it for 12 to 14 hours,” she says. “[Bridal] separates add more value for your dollar because they are something you can wear again on your honeymoon, anniversary or other special occasion. Brides say, ‘On my first anniversary, I can wear part of my wedding-day look.’ How sentimental!” Today’s brides also have the option of coloring outside the box of classic white and ivory gowns, Rudawsky says. Champagne, blush and (pale) blue stone are among popular muted hues that serve as a unique lining underneath a lace, tulle or organza dress, she explains. Whether brides choose a traditional ballgown or a dramatic mermaid dress, local boutique owners say it all comes down to the right fit – for the bride’s personality, body shape and wedding venue. When it comes to the venue, a bride who is getting married

Spring Styles for the Mother of the Bride

Elegance is in for mother-of-thebride dresses this spring, says Paulette Friedman, owner of Special Occasions By Paulette in Ladue. For her daughter’s big day, “a woman wants to look elegant and gorgeous,” Friedman notes, and she says the best way to fulfill that wish is finding the most figure-flattering dress. Both short and long, silk and lace, and full- and cap-sleeved dresses are trending this season. Black, navy, gold and white are the most popular colors – often chosen to complement the wedding party, such as the sash of the bride’s gown, Friedman explains. The venue atmosphere can also help determine the perfect frock, Friedman says – whether it’s a formal country-club affair that calls for a floor-length silk gown or a destination beach wedding that requires something flowing, made from silk chiffon, whether long or short. She says made-to-order styles from designers including Montage by Mon Cheri, Cameron Blake, Jovani, Terani and Daymor Couture will help women achieve the most important goal this season: keeping it elegant. Special Occasions By Paulette, 9712 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-997-3300, specialoccasionsstl.com

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LAURA DILEO & ANDREW ELLIOTT Laura Dawson DiLeo and Andrew Steven Elliott were married on January 28, 2017, in a ceremony officiated by Deacon Philip Hengen and Father Gary Braun at the Catholic Student Center at Washington University. A reception followed at Moulin, where guests enjoyed dinner and dancing. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Anthony DiLeo of St. Louis. Megan White, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Elizabeth Cook, sister of the groom; Julia Davis, friend of the bride; Katie DiLeo, sister-in-law of the bride; Sarah Martino, sister of the groom; and Katherine Mayer, friend of the bride. Laura received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her Master of Social Work from Washington University. She is a crisis counselor for the Fort Zumwalt School District. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Steven Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Dennis, all of Evansville, Indiana. Matthew Miller, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Gregory Cook, brother-in-law of the groom; Thomas Culver, friend of the groom; Daniel DiLeo, brother of the bride; Ryan Harrison, friend of the groom; and Joseph Martino, brother-in-law of the groom. Andrew is a graduate of Indiana University. He is director of accounting at Westport Pools in St. Louis. The couple honeymooned in Maui and now reside in St. Louis.

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HYKEN’S HOMEWORK

FEATURE: TEST-DRIVING THE 2017 GM CADILLAC

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hen I first met Carol Daniel in the spring of 1995, I was working the news desk at KMOX. We struck up an instant rapport when she shared that she worked at a station in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and when I told her I had worked in nearby Paducah, Kentucky, a big smile graced her face because she knew she was in friendly company. From the minute we met, I knew I liked Carol. That was the day Carol came in for a live, on-air audition – something she hadn’t been expecting to be live per se. I gave her the “good” news copy, which contained my own formatted cheat sheet, meaning I knew it would be easier to read for the newscast. My boss, news director John Angelides, had been looking for an announcer for weeks. As soon as Carol finished the news, I told John, “I think you just found your new anchor.” Carol got the job and has become a fixture as the “Voice of St. Louis.” It’s hard to believe that was 22 years ago. Carol has been a broadcaster at KMOX longer than any other African-American woman in the station’s storied history. I don’t think she set out to be a standard-bearer, but she tells me that over time she realized just how meaningful her role is to some listeners. “What opened my eyes was when I met older black women in town, and they would take me by both hands and squeeze my hands and say, ‘I am so proud of you,’” Carol says. “That slow, deliberate, emotional pace, and I knew what they were talking about. I represented something.” Carol grew up a military kid at Fort Leonard Wood, where her dad was a boot camp drill sergeant. (He also served two combat tours in Vietnam.) She says she inherited her dad’s strong voice and her mom’s determination to succeed. “My parents understood and said, ‘You are going to achieve,’” Carol says. “My mother was intent that I was going to stand on my own.” Carol went to high school in rural Waynesville, Missouri, where she was in pageants, was a cheerleader and was her class president. Following in the footsteps of four siblings who all earned master’s degrees, she graduated on the dean’s list from Lincoln University and went into the news business. In St. Louis, that means, all too often, reporting on violent crime. Carol, though, is always looking for hope that the vicious circle of violence can be broken, and she believes it has to start with the children. “If you’re coming from a place where your mother was in prison and you don’t even know your father, then shooting for the stars means graduating from high school, having the chance to become a parent and working productively,” Carol says. “But first, at 8, 9, 10 years old, you have to hear that your life is worth something, that you are loved and cared for, and we are not saying that to them right now.” Carol and her husband, Patrick, raised two sons. They’re now 17 and 20 years old. Sometimes she worries about what kind of world they’ll live in and how they’ll be perceived as young black men, but she says she’s always been a positive person and encourages her children and others to keep striving to overcome. “If they look at their history, they will know what we have come through, they will know how tall they should walk and how remarkable they should see themselves, that they and their ancestors survived the insurmountable,” Carol says. A few years ago, Carol put all of her advice and feelings into a book entitled All I Ever Wanted. It’s her guidebook for relationships, marriage and family. As we walk down the hall from our studio, wrapping up our interview, I apologize

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My parents understood and said, ‘You are going to achieve.’ My mother was intent that I was going to stand on my own. - CAROL DANIEL

for making it so serious. She laughs when I say, “I hope I don’t make you sound like Malcolm X.” She chuckles and replies, “Well, I crochet a lot too – does that help?” We both smile, and I remember again why I’ve always liked her so much.

Paul Brown is a longtime journalist on radio, on television and in print as a reporter, an anchor, a talk show host and a columnist. He’s also a media and public relations consultant with Paul Brown Media.

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By Paul Brown

Hyken’s HOMEWORK

Curfew Conflicts

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urfew controversies cause contention between teens and parents for every generation. I remember negotiating nighttime boundaries with my parents, and now I’m negotiating the same with our kids. Fortunately, my spouse and I have the upper hand since our boys can’t yet drive; soon, though, that will change. Most adolescents consider curfews a parental power play. Teens focus more on their own freedom and independence than parental feelings. Nighttime rules, however, provide an opportunity to teach your child about limits, social responsibility and common courtesy – an important conversation to have. So call a family meeting to discuss curfew boundaries. As a good starting point, ask your teen what he or she considers a reasonable expectation, giving him or her a voice in the process. Advance discussions prevent future arguments, especially with so many things to consider as you set limits: For example, does your child have a weekend job, what time do most of his or her friends have to return home and what curfew regulations does your municipality impose?

In spite of the importance of clearly defining latenight expectations, avoid being too rigid. Most evenings should involve a specific time of return, but unique circumstances may mandate extended hours. As your child ages, a flexible curfew teaches responsibility, with your teen negotiating special situations like concerts, proms or late-night jobs. Soon enough, your emerging young adult will be attending college, and it’s best he or she understands how to make sensible decisions rather than go crazy with new-found freedom. Once you’ve established the rules, determine curfew consequences with your teens’ assistance. Formulating a punishment on the spot can produce a volatile and emotionally poor parenting decision. But there’s typically little argument when enacting a jointly created, predetermined rule, which will also motivate your child to return home on time. If your child does return home past the designated hour, though, express your relief to him or her. Then, because heated late-night discussions are rarely productive, go to bed and discuss the situation in the morning. On occasion, some good reason may cause

By Dr. Russell Hyken a momentary lapse in responsibility, and such a lapse could provide a positive chance to connect with your teen and discuss bigger issues. Just as important as a curfew is the “check-in rule.” Your child should say good night when he or she returns home, even if that means waking you. This not only gives you peace of mind, knowing your child is home, but also provides a reason for all teens to make good decisions – because they’ll have to talk to mom and dad before going to bed. The core of imposing a curfew remains parental concern, and your teens should understand your worries. Explain that you trust them to make good decisions but fret about their safety and how others’ behavior may impact them. Respect your teens and they’ll respect your household rules.

Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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81. Boss or Chavez 82. Old French coin 1. Lie adjacent 83. Culpability 5. Gap 84. Flat parts 10. Veranda 85. Oval parts 15. Place in 3-Down 86. Theater area 19. Chosen way of life 88. Ink for copiers 20. Hebrew prophet 89. Leaseholder 21. Part of tomahawks 90. Rhine river city 22. Plexus 91. Wrong 23. Kind of lift: Hyph. 92. Mitt 24. Aquatic mammal 93. End of the quip: 6 wds. 25. Plant fiber 101. Bio of a kind 26. Actor Baldwin 27. Start of a quip by George 102. Ripple pattern 103. Occasion Carlin: 7 wds. 104. Thruway 31. Early victim 106. Traditional learning 32. Magnum — 107. Miscalculated 33. Race distance 108. Terpsichore’s art 34. NY island 109. — mater 37. Ricochet 110. Took off 39. Merely hypothetical 111. Satisfies 43. Hang about 112. — statesman 44. Heathen 113. Distort 45. Mark with a cut 46. Light opera princess 47. Regretted 48. Creature in Jewish folklore 1. Clever 2. — ghanoush 49. Avoid 3. The 45th state 50. Recognized 4. Full- — (sonorous) 51. Neighbor of Syr. 5. Elect 52. Baffles 53. Inspector Wallander, e.g. 6. Expense report line item 7. Wine city 54. Pay 8. Spots 55. Overhead railways 9. A seasoning 56. Eye 10. Nocturnal animal 57. Begrime 11. Drops 58. — de mer 12. Tabula — 59. Part 2 of quip: 5 wds. 13. Fellow 67. Pickled fish 14. Typical feature 68. Throw 69. Word in some addresses 15. Ancient priest 16. Compensatory 70. Table scrap 17. Coup d’— 71. Pay the — 18. Reminder 74. Slice thin 28. Car-for-hire app 76. Military action 29. Newcastle — Tyne 77. Wheel part 30. Assistant 78. Organic compound 34. Cry 79. Pit 35. Disarrange 80. Devout 36. Reluctant

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37. Square-dance leader 38. Times 39. Sour 40. Discarded portion 41. — fixe 42. Corvine cries 44. Old French soldier 45. Kind of life 48. Russian novelist 49. Speedy bird 50. Cabbage 52. Anteroom 53. Drunkard 54. “Do I Hear a —?” 57. Prevent, with “off ” 58. Brumous 60. Facial treatment 61. Paltry 62. Worker with a helmet 63. Greets 64. West African people 65. Greek philosopher 66. Extreme 71. Look 72. — Kola 73. Tip 74. Disturbance 75. Fault or flaw 76. Malleus, e.g. 79. Cognomens 80. Moon of Jupiter 81. Guatemala neighbor 83. Man 84. — of entry 85. Time of fasting 87. Trumpeted 88. Thick fabrics 89. Judge of wines 91. Concur 92. From this place 93. 2016 Olympics game 94. Greek weight 95. Ibsen character 96. Grime 97. Racetrack 98. Tear 99. Kind of song or dance 100. Notoriety 105. Black bird

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TEST DRIVE: 2017 GM

Cadillac CT6 Story and photos by Ryan Scott

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For even agile, catlike car-lovers, the gM cadillac ct6 will have you barking its praises.

’ll get right to it: I like this big Caddy a lot. But that’s not the headline – at least that’s not where my mind settled after an enjoyable three days behind the wheel. More than once I thought to myself, “This car does BMW better than BMW does BMW.” How could that be? Just a few short years ago, I was the loudest voice in the room promoting the Big Three automakers’ failure. Debating that point with me was like convincing a Cardinals fan to be happy for the Cubs. And before then, if you’d walked into a room with keys to a new GM product, you’d feel less verbally assaulted if you got on an elevator with George Carlin wearing too much cologne. Yes, I was an automotive tyrant. Tesla, Camaro, Brussels sprouts – I’ve espoused the power of human bias many times in the past, and the importance of being able to challenge such bias. As I’ve aged, my tyranny has faded into a passing holier-thanthouism. I don’t think I’m any less right; I just keep my mouth shut more often. But I have also discovered the surprising joy of discovering I’m wrong, as long as it’s not someone else telling me I’m wrong. Another example of that is the GM Cadillac ATS-V. The bullet-point summary of it: Buy one now! That car blew my socks off and made me realize GM has hired some top-flight talent to develop chassis dynamics and overall behindthe-wheel experience. But the bigger the car, the larger the challenge in making it feel and drive small. And the CT6 is a big car, 204.1 inches from tip to tail. That’s longer than a three-row GMC Acadia. Compared to similarly sized BMW 7-series and Mercedes S-class, the CT6 drives like a much smaller car, perhaps the greatest engineering challenge in all of autodom. To accomplish that task, Cadillac employs a similar approach used with the ATS. It starts with a sublime chassis, known as the Omega platform, which is ultrarigid thanks to high-tensile steel in its central core, and keeps its polar moment of inertia down with ample use of aluminum around the perimeter. Underneath is a magnetic ride suspension that’s tuned for responsiveness but also knows how to coddle – a fine line to walk. Combined, along with some other AWD and rear-steering trickery, it’s the enthusiasm with how the CT6 drives that leaves a lasting impression. I live with a truly small and catlike, agile car every day. Comparatively, no, the CT6 doesn’t beg to have its tail wagged out navigating 20 mph switchbacks, but it does reward the driver who’s looking to hustle through them. Under the hood is a twin-turbo, 3.0-liter V-6, one of the smaller engines in its class. But delivering 404 horsepower, it’s plenty mighty in the relatively lightweight CT6. Zero to 60 jaunts take just over five

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seconds and get you through the ¼ mile at 105 mph in 13.5 seconds – both respectable, if not impressive, numbers. Turbo lag on throttle tip-in can be noticeable at times, but overall this engine impresses with its sublime smoothness and thrust delivery when needed. The eight-speed ZF automatic transmission is the same as you’ll find in just about every competitor, and in the CT6, it is tuned to be nearly unnoticeable in operation. Only a few times did I feel a jerky onetwo shift at parking-lot speeds. Cadillac thought to give the driver paddle shifters on the wheel, which is a welcome addition. However, one of my very few complaints about the CT6 is that the combination of manual shifting and sport mode should deliver shifts the instant instructed, not some seemingly arbitrary amount of time afterward. This is a luxury car first and foremost, and for most luxury buyers, the level of appointments and tech inside are where the rubber meets the road. I’ll admit the CT6 isn’t as opulent as a Mercedes S-class or as stylishly refined as an Audi A8, but taken on its own, the CT6 interior certainly fits the luxury billing. Talking tech, though, this car goes toe-to-toe with anything, especially when spec’d in Platinum level trim. Heated, ventilated and massaging seats make the driver and passenger feel special indeed. And this latest version of the Cadillac User Experience infotainment system is one of the best available at any price. A fully digital and very customizable driver’s display gives a slick polished feel, and the heads-up display is something that once you live with, you wonder how you ever lived without. I’ll run out of real estate quickly giving you a tech rundown, but I’ll say its success is just as much about how well it’s implemented, after it all worked seamlessly throughout my three-day crash course. Just days earlier, I watched a friend kick repeatedly in an attempt to open the trunk lid on his Mercedes SL65, only to resort to his key fob with a grumble. My

first attempt on the CT6, not even knowing where the sensor might be, was met with success. One feature that bears mention, which I found by accident, was the integrated rearview mirror LCD. If you flip the toggle on the bottom of the mirror expecting a dimming effect, as I did, you’ll see instead a display created by the rear-mounted cameras, giving a very wide and clear view to the back. Groovy. It seems Cadillac has been in perpetual comeback mode. The Cimmaron of the early ’80s has earned its place on just about every “worst-ever” list. Remember the Northstar motor? On paper they seemed like the ticket to earn Cadillac a spot at the luxury-makers table again, but that ticket ultimately proved as reliable as friends on moving day. And through those three decades, Cadillac was known for the ride quality of a waterbed down a marshmallow-paved highway. But I’m ready to fully commit now: The Cadillac comeback is complete. In fact, I believe this is the biggest automotive headline of the past 10 years. More than just Cadillacs, GM as a whole is making some of the best drivers’ cars available. I’ve often said there are only two companies that put the emotion of driving first: Porsche and Mazda. But now I have to add GM to that list. Yes, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria and all that. Possibly the only bigger headline would be if Alfa Romeo, in its third attempt to penetrate the U.S. market, ends up on J.D. Power’s mostreliable list. To learn more about the 2017 Cadillac CT6, visit cadillac.com.

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Dinner ...

ow do you pronounce gyro, exactly? Immediately dispelling any pronunciation misconceptions, brothers Mirza and Merim Imamovic cut right to the chase with the fun, phonetic name of their latest restaurant, Yiro/Gyro. The Bosnian natives have been making Mediterranean street eats since opening The Gyro Company with their mother in south St. Louis nine years ago; a second location opened in south St. Louis County two years ago. Last year, though, their Yiro/Gyro debuted in downtown St. Louis proper, albeit with an approach slightly different from their previous restaurants’. “We always wanted to be downtown, but never thought it was busy enough,” Mirza Imamovic, Yiro/ Gyro co-owner, says. “It’s a lot more vibrant now than

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a few years ago, so we decided to give it a go. “It’s very similar to our South County store – the same gyro meat, the same pita bread and things like that – but we just wanted to make it even faster for the lunch crowd downtown. People can come in there and be in and out in 15 minutes. We try to make everything assembly-line-style.” The 2,300-square-foot space, which Imamovic says previously housed a jewelry store, got a modern makeover from a college friend, with 49 seats available in the gray-and-green dining room. Fresh herbs line the walls, along with framed photos of family and friends from both locations of the Gyro Company. A patio seats an additional 16 patrons. The Imamovic brothers designed the menu by using all the tricks of the trade learned from their

By Mabel Suen mother, including recipes they grew up eating. Their most popular dish, the döner kebab, mixes beef and lamb cooked vertically on a gyro spit. The tender meat is sliced off and sandwiched between fluffy Bosnian Lepinja bread (made locally at Basic Bakery) with homemade garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and red cabbage. Imamovic says his and his brother’s version of this street food, most popular in Germany, was the first of its kind in St. Louis. To order at the fast-casual restaurant, approach the counter and select a specialty item like the döner kebab. Alternatively, go with the Zemech Bowl, which contains fragrant basmati rice, grilled chicken, tomatoes, sumac onions, cucumbers, chickpeas and tahini sauce. Otherwise, the Classic Gyro features “yiro” slices with lettuce, tomatoes, sumac onion and

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‌Story: Seeking inspiration to write his next novel, American Clifford Bradshaw boards a train for Berlin in 1930. He’s quickly befriended by a German businessman who recommends a boardinghouse run by a woman named Fräulein Schneider. Cliff finds the place and reaches a rent agreement with the genial landlady. On New Year’s Eve, he follows up on the businessman’s suggestion and visits the notorious Kit Kat Klub, where a leering master of ceremonies leads the club’s dancers in a number of risqué numbers. The Emcee also introduces an English singer named Sally Bowles, who then performs for the audience. Sally spots Cliff in the room afterward and strikes up a conversation. When she’s abruptly fired by the club manager, she shows up at Cliff’s room and invites herself in for what turns out to be a long relationship. Life is carefree and reckless in post-World War I Germany, but ominous signs abound with the rise of the National Socialist Party and its intolerance of minorities. Eventually, Fräulein Schneider’s Jewish suitor, Herr Schultz, is targeted, as are the gays and bohemians who frequent the Kit Kat Klub. The freewheeling lifestyle in Berlin is about to change while Cliff and Sally are “fast asleep.” Highlights: Roundabout Theatre Company is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary with a return engagement of the 1998 Broadway production that garnered four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. The touring troupe presently performing at The Fabulous Fox Theatre offers a smashing and eerily relevant version of this enduring classic. Other Info: Composer John Kander, lyricist Fred Ebb and writer Joe Masteroff combined on the 1966 Broadway musical that won eight Tonys, including Best Musical. They based their work on a play by John Van Druten called I Am a Camera that in turn had been inspired by Christopher Isherwood’s 1945 book The Berlin Stories, which recounted his time in Germany prior to World War II. Largely set in a decadent, no-holds-barred nightclub where inhibitions are left at the door, Cabaret seems strikingly relevant in this new touring presentation. This version is based on the 1998 revival directed by Sam Mendes and co-directed by choreographer Rob Marshall, which ran for six years and 2,378 performances – the third longest-running revival in Broadway history and longer than the show’s original run of 1,166 performances three decades earlier. Roundabout’s version includes an arresting, stark scenic design that accentuates the seedy atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub, including having the band perform in its scanty wardrobe on the second tier of the set. With musical supervision and vocal arrangements by Patrick Vaccariello, musical director and conductor/ pianist Robert Cookman leads the spirited band in an invigorating performance that ratchets up the sensual,

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sinewy nature of the show. The ensemble features several stellar performances, led by Jon Peterson’s hedonistic and impish Emcee, a character who even saunters into the audience at the beginning of Act II for some of his trademark double entendres, which permeate Masteroff’s script. Peterson sets the tempo with his lusty rendition of “Willkommen” at the musical’s start, but he’s just as prominent in the work’s increasingly dark second act when he dances with a woman in a gorilla costume in the damning “If You Could See Her,” which underscores the deadly destruction about to be inflicted on the people unwelcome in Hitler’s Third Reich. Cabaret is perpetually veering into the forebodingly repressive politics in Germany as Hitler rises to power. On the outside, the likes of Ernst Ludwig and his menacing cohorts are growing in size and intolerance, as evidenced by the nasty crescendo that culminates the ominous “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” number at Act I’s conclusion. Mary Gordon Murray and Scott Robertson share an easy chemistry as the aged romantics Fräulein Schneider and Herr Schultz, highlighted by the joy that the former, a fruit vendor, conveys to the latter with the gift of a rare pineapple. At the center of the action are engaging performances by Benjamin Eakeley as Cliff and Leigh Ann Larkin as Sally. Eakeley walks a fine line, capturing both the writer’s bisexual drive and his reserved nature. As Bowles, Larkin shows us, in equal doses, the songbird’s irrepressible spirit and self-destructive nature. When Sally croons the title song, she’s almost imploring the audience to remain in the good old days. This stylish, savage production of Cabaret will make you glad you did.

Group: Touring company Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd. Dates: Through March 19 Tickets: From $25 to $100; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | March 17, 2017 61

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Fri., March 17, to Sun., April 9

By Kaitlynn Martin

Sat., March 18, and Sun., March 19

Catch the first weekend of the MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. The production concludes The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 50th season. In it, four musical legends – Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins – harmonize in a historic moment at Memphis’ equally legendary Sun Studios. The musical’s packed with hits from the four stars. Ari McKay Wilford stars as Elvis, Sky Seals as Johnny, Dominique Scott as Jerry Lee and John Michael Presney as Carl. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $28. 314-968-4925 or repstl.org.

Every Saturday and Sunday of March, the National Park Service at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis puts on a scripted REENACTMENT OF THE VIRGINIA MINOR TRIAL. The Minor v. Happersett case began after Minor was turned down while registering to vote in 1872. The case eventually was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Guests can play the roles of the judge, jury members, plaintiff and defendant. Free. 1 p.m. gatewayarch.com.

Thu., March 23

Tue., March 21

Left Bank Books hosts poet and children’s book author TRACI BRIMHALL for a discussion of her new illustrated book, Sophia & The Boy Who Fell. The event is free, but proof of purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. The book follows a girl named Sophia who resides in the Amazon and spends her time climbing trees, but finds herself very lonely. When Sophia meets a ghost, known as The Boy Who Fell, they form a unique friendship. 7 p.m. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

St. Louis and Forest Park Forever host UNDER THE CLOCK TOWER: 2017 STATE OF FOREST PARK COMMUNITY GATHERING. The second annual event takes place at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park. Recent improvements to Forest Park will be highlighted, and information and activity stations will be set up by the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Forest Park Forever and other park destinations and partners. The event is free. 5 to 7 p.m. forestparkforever.org.

Tue., March 21, to Sun., March 26

‌Sat., March 18

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the National Park Service at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis hosts a VIRGINIA MINOR PORTRAIT PAINTING. In 1872, Minor, known for her actions as a suffragist, sued for the right to vote at the Old Courthouse. Tony Gilpin, a park ranger and professional artist, will help guests create an oil painting of Minor. Painting supplies provided. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. gatewayarch.com.

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre presents MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, as part of the production’s national tour. Chronicling the story of Motown founder Berry Gordy and his search for the American dream, the musical includes classic hits like “My Girl,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and others. Chester Gregory stars as Berry Gordy, accompanied by Allison Semmes as Diana Ross and Jarran Muse as Marvin Gay. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $25. 314-534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

The esteemed Maryville University professor, Mary Byles, RSCJ, was well-known among religious leaders in the St. Louis area for her significant efforts to further ecumenical and interfaith relations. Drawing attention to the moral and ethical issues still existing in modern society, the prize and lecture honors the remarkable individuals whose lives and work focus on issues of peace and justice, and— more broadly—diversity and inclusion.

Join us as Maryville University honors accomplished entrepreneur and innovative leader,

JONATHAN GREENBLATT

Monday, April 3, 2017 7 p.m. Maryville University Auditorium FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Sister Mary Byles Peace and Justice Prize Awardee

RSVP REQUESTED email by March 31 to chollenbeck@maryville.edu

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Drink rink Up â€“ but

Drink right By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Sarah Conroy

Karuna, a new beverage company in St. Louis, hopes to fuel healthier hydration.

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ur nation collectively is drowning in a riptide of high-fructose corn syrup, often overcharged with caffeine and chemicals, and Angela Zeng wants to throw Americans a life preserver. Zeng serves as the chief executive officer of the startup beverage company Karuna, which she founded with her husband, Dr. Shawn Hu. She characterizes him as “a well-respected and experienced medical oncologist in St. Louis who has provided us with in-depth knowledge in medical and nutritional sciences, guided our ingredient selection and optimized the nutritional composition of our products.” Like her co-founder, Zeng herself can lay claim to fairly impressive credentials. More specifically – and intriguingly if incongruously – she holds a Ph.D. in pathology from Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, with a focus on cell motility and its relationship to cancer. Assisting the couple at Karuna are Dr. Zebin Wang and Dr. Xi Wu, both of whom earned their doctorates in food science from Indiana’s prestigious Purdue University. The former, Zeng says, “played a key role in our product development,” adding that he also “worked as a research scientist/senior research investigator for DuPont Nutrition & Health for over 10 years”; the latter recently joined Karuna as its research-and-development/ production specialist. So, let’s pop the cap and drink deeply, shall we? “I have always had the idea of developing a line of healthy food products based on ancient East Asian recipes,” Zeng relates of the process of conceiving and actualizing Karuna. “What has motivated me to finally start the company was seeing some disturbing trends in the natural-food market, especially the recent rise of cold-pressed juice products, which not only often contain high levels of added sugar but also create a huge amount of waste of valuable food plants and natural resources. “The Karuna brand was created about a year ago, after we developed the prototype of our first product, a [mung] bean sprout and Aronia berry drink, by utilizing two highly renewable natural ingredients with proven health benefits. This Karuna signature product highlighted our success in combining ancient healing wisdom with modern nutritional science while shouldering our social and environmental responsibilities as a natural food producer.” Regarding theoretically similar offerings from, say, Naked, Bolthouse Farms or Evolution Fresh, Zeng briefly contrasts Karuna and its potential competitors regarding felicities of mouthfeel. “From the beginning, we wanted to make sure that all our products had a genuinely natural taste that comes directly from the food ingredients themselves without adding any sugar or ‘natural flavors,’” she says. “Many current natural drinks on the market are so-called ‘formulated’ products that are made of various protein and food extracts. Those products have to rely on added sugar and many other additives to generate consistency and simulated flavors. That has given those products a rather chalky taste and texture. “In contrast to those products, all of our shakes and drinks come from simple food ingredients in their natural forms, without any added sugar or artificial materials. They offer a uniquely pleasant taste, with layers of flavor reflecting the synergy among the different natural plants in our drinks.” Ah, yes – those natural plants. In the context of nature-based, nutritional beverages like Karuna’s, St. Louisans who know, say, cherries and bananas and blueberries might feel qualms about some Karuna ingredients – qualms that Zeng addresses. Take mung bean sprouts, for instance.“Described in many

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angela Zeng harvesting bean sprouts at Karuna.

Xi Wu preparing produce for Karuna production.

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ancient folk medicine literatures, mung bean sprouts have been widely consumed in many Asian countries for their ‘detoxifying’ benefits,” Zeng says. “Nowadays, they’ve become more and more popular with consumers around the world, and you can find them in virtually all grocery stores. They’re often used in salads or served as a low-carb and high-protein vegetable dish.” Zeng then cites herbalists and scientists alike regarding mung bean sprouts’ use in treating various complaints (upset stomachs, for instance) and metabolic merits (antioxidants, for example). Consider, as well, Aronia berries, not exactly an offering likely to rival raspberries and blackberries at the corner smoothie joint. “Aronia – chokeberry – is a native North American plant [that] has long been used in many Native American folk remedies to combat colds and other infections,” Zeng relates. “It truly is a nutrition powerhouse by all standards. The Aronia berry has the highest content of antioxidants among all fruits. In addition, the Aronia berry is rich in potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and iron. “Preliminary studies of Aronia berry in cells and animal models have linked its positive effects on treating chronic inflammation, such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease; infection, such as urinary tract infection; and heavy metal intoxication. “The reason that Aronia berry hasn’t been widely consumed is largely due to its astringent taste. Thanks to Karuna’s proprietary blending technique, the fusion of mung bean sprout and Aronia berry juice has generated a pleasant and refreshing flavor that’s very unique. More importantly, this drink has capitalized on those incredible nutritional benefits and created a super detox drink with the power of antioxidants, protein and iron. “It’s a drink the market has never seen before, and we did it without any added sugar or synthetic materials.” Another Karuna ingredient unlikely to grace parfaits in area Dairy Queen Blizzards anytime soon: the longan.

“Stories about the longan berry are legendary, and it used to be a sacred fruit served exclusively to the emperors and royalties in many Asian countries,” Zeng says. “This flavorful tropical fruit is thought by many to promote qi and blood, which mean ‘energy’ and ‘endurance’ in traditional Chinese medicine. Rich in vitamins B and C, iron, copper and other minerals, the longan berry is known to provide antioxidant effects, help blood cell production and bone strengthening, and prevent eye disease.” Finally, although most Missourians appreciate standard soybeans, certain Karuna offerings haze the landscape, oddly enough, with overspecificity by citing black soybeans. “Rich in protein, fiber, vitamin A, folic acid, antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, iron and other minerals, the soybean has been an integral part of people’s daily diet in Asia and many other parts of the world for thousands of years,” Zeng says. “It’s one of the very few plants on earth that contain all the essential amino acids that are equal to animal proteins. Among all soybeans, the black soybean is arguably the healthiest because of its antioxidant, rich, dark surface and high protein content. Numerous studies have linked black soybeans to potential benefits in lowering cholesterol, preventing heart disease and reducing inflammation.” As Karuna’s chief executive officer, she next sketches some fairly forward-looking plans for its first five years. “Our current focus is to ensure a successful launch of the Karuna brand in the St. Louis market while preparing to enter regional and nationwide retail chains in a six- to 12-month period,” Zeng says of her company’s products, which can be purchased at select Dierbergs Markets, United Provisions and Whole Foods Market. “In order to meet the rapidly evolving needs of American consumers, we’re actively developing new products to expand our appeal. We anticipate a round of fundraising by the end of the year and [then] building another production facility in the metro St. Louis area.” The company’s name, incidentally, derives from the Sanskrit term karunā, . a concept important in Buddhism. “I think that it’s important to point out that, at the core, Buddhism is more about a philosophy rather than a strict religious doctrine,” Zeng says. “The four fundamental lifelong pursuits in Buddhism are, first, to show kindness and mercy to everything around you, maitrī; secondly, to be compassionate towards people, animals and all living things, karunā; . thirdly, to find happiness and joy from all aspects of a person’s life, mudita; and finally, to seek equanimity, balance and peace with the world you’re living in, upeksha. “All of these are what people from every religion and background would be striving for, and that’s exactly why Buddhist philosophy has such broad appeal. We believe that practicing karunā . – to show compassion toward our own health and others’ well-being, to care about animals and the environment around us – is the message of our brand that will resonate with everyone in our society.” Finally, treating Karuna products with a blanket recusal, Zeng names her personal go-to beverage. “Kombucha is the drink I grew up with and is one of my favorites,” Zeng confesses, referencing various fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened tea drinks that reportedly originated in northeast Asia more than two millennia ago. “My parents used to make kombucha at home, which is a much stronger version than those currently available on the market.” Then, with CEO canniness, Zeng adds, “I also like [other] tea drinks, and we’re working on developing a unique line of Karuna tea products.” Karuna, 2600 Clark Ave., St. Louis, mykaruna.com

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MEET BROOKS KICKHAM

Local Entrepreneur and Resident “I help clients think through all the critical plan elements, so they don’t spend their golden years worrying about outliving their savings.”

WHAT DO YOU DO? I help clients make, save, and keep more of their money so they can provide for the people and causes closest to their hearts. WHAT PROBLEMS DO YOU HELP SOLVE? I help with everything from grandparents who want to give the gift of education to the next generation, to entrepreneurs needing business continuity plans, to retirees who need to create an income stream. I also help people maintain their standard of living in the event of a work-ending disability or need for long-term care. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE ON THIS CAREER? As a third-generation financial advisor who married an advisor, I like to say it’s in my lifeblood. Growing up, I heard countless stories of families that would have suffered financial devastation or businesses that would have folded, absent my father or grandfather’s guidance. These stories made me appreciate the profound difference an advisor can make in people’s lives and motivated me to follow in their footsteps.

DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL MOTTO? I try to make the most out of each day, and I wholeheartedly believe that by helping clients make, save and keep more of their money, I help them get the most out of their days as well. For me, getting the most out of a day could mean anything from designing an investment strategy to help a client achieve their goals, to squeezing in an early morning bike ride, to spending quality time with my lovely wife, Wendy, and our precious daughter, Kennedy. HOW CAN SOMEONE REACH YOU WITH QUESTIONS? I can be reached by e-mail at bkickham@financialguide.com, or by calling 636.728.2453. You can also check out my website www.elitefinancialsolutionsllc.com. I hold several professional designations that include Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, Certified Fund Specialist® , Certified Family Business Specialist, and Certified in LongTerm Care.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU REPEAT MOST OFTEN? I remind people not to lose sight of big picture goals. For example, many people rely on their 401(k) balance to gauge when they can retire. But, account balances only tell part of the story. What’s missing is clarity of retirement goals, realistic expense expectations, an income strategy, and tools to protect savings. I help clients think through all the critical plan elements, so they don’t spend their golden years worrying about outliving their savings.

Brooks and his wife Wendy and daughter Kennedy.

Brooks Kickham is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory, and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC., member SIPC (www.sipc.org) 14567 N Outer 40 Rd., Suite 300,Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636)728-2400. SOC6144 816

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