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ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS Rande Hackmann, who owns Architectural Elements, chats with LN regular Brittany Nay about the sui generis sustainable furnishings and other goods he’s crafted – among them a fab table made from a section of a conveyor belt.

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On the cover 12 In senior living communities, fresh, healthy food is of utmost importance. At Lutheran Senior Services, food brings people together. Pictured on the cover are Christian Gullet, Christopher Morgan and Tom Zuber. Photo by Sarah Conroy. The story appears on page 12.

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The Trio: Blue Prints Inside Design Feature: Architectural Elements

STYLE 52 53 54

On Trend Beauty Buzz Feature: Rustic Twine

THE DAILY 60 61 62

Game ON! Kids MD Feature: Sweetology

ARTS & CULTURE 70 72 73 75

Dinner & A Show Around Town Ready Readers Feature: Snax Gastrobar

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4. 6339 Waterman Ave · U City

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3. 13343 Fairfield Circle Drive · Town and Country this end unit includes a lovely great room with fireplace, separate dining room, plus a master suite with a deck and sitting area. large kitchen offers access to the patio. Walkout lower level includes a full bar and a guest room. $569,000

5. 450 E. Lockwood #205 · Webster

2. 1 Kingston Manor Drive · Ladue

4. 6339 Waterman Avenue · University City this gorgeous updated three-story home offers five bedrooms and three and a half baths. Featuring stained glass, the foyer leads into the spacious living room with fireplace. there is a large gourmet kitchen adjoining the family room. $650,000 5. 450 East Lockwood Avenue #205 · Webster Groves this beautiful condo in the sought-after ashford includes a charming entry hall flowing to a large living room. the sleek, all-white kitchen, opens to a window-filled breakfast room. a balcony is off the den/guest bedroom. the large master suite features a bath with a stunning walk-in shower. $319,900

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$2,395,000

18 Clermont lane (ladue).

$2,349,000

35 Chesterfield lakes (Chesterfield).

$2,350,000

29 glenview road (ladue).

$2,200,000

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19 danfield (ladue).

$2,175,000

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1950 log Cabin lane (ladue).

$1,999,999

13 Overbrook drive (ladue).

$1,999,900

4131 Federer Place (Holly Hills).

$159,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! immaculate bungalow with gleaming hardwood floors and arched double door-

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1507 Dietrich Chase (Ballwin).

$499,000

3 Windsor terrace lane (Creve Coeur). $1,799,000 21 Clermont lane (ladue).

$1,585,000

1123 Bella vista drive (Frontenac).

$1,475,000

1126 Bella vista drive (Frontenac).

$1,299,000

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1831 Camberly road (des peres).

$1,090,000

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1332 Wildhorse Meadows (Chesterfield).$1,079,000

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1035 price school lane (ladue).

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13447 thornhill drive (t&C).

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10 Maryhill drive (ladue).

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12917 topping estates (t&C).

$499,000

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20 Overbrook (ladue).

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330 Barron Lane · Webster Groves Enjoy a custom built 12-year-old home with all of today’s amenities! the family room includes a see through fireplace to the kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast bar. the unique second floor bedroom suite includes a full bath and a separate exterior entrance. $599,900

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EDITOR ‌ALTHOUGH I LOVE SAVORY FOODS, I COULD EASILY SKIP A MEAL and go straight to dessert, especially if ice cream is involved. Even though I keep fairly tight reins on my sweet tooth, I still love spending time in the kitchen, baking tasty treats and trying new recipes. Unfortunately, usually things baked in my kitchen look nothing like the beautiful photo accompanying the recipe.

We’re lucky to have a plethora of opportunities across the St. Louis area to take courses in dessert decorating, as well as other cooking classes, to get a little closer to achieving more beautiful – and likely tastier – final products. Now, there is even a summer camp of this persuasion for kids!

Starting on p. 62, LN contributing writer Denise Kruse shares the story of Sweetology – a five-day cake adventure camp that gives kids a general overview of cake, cupcake and cookie decorating.

This story, which is just as fun to look at as it is to read, shares the inspiration behind this new summer camp that is sure to be a sweet experience!

If you prefer to stick to the savory side of things, don’t fret. LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach introduces readers to Snax Gastrobar – a new “gastrobar” in Lindenwood Park – in this week’s Arts & Culture feature, starting on p. 75. Hollerbach shares the true Snax experience, which is certain to leave you hungry for more.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner

We’re Sorry: In the March 31 edition, we incorrectly reported the end date of the “#1 in Civil

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The word around town

Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis” exhibit currently on display at

Congratulations to the

A huge shoutout

Saint Louis Zoo for being

to Webster

chosen as USA Today’s top

University’s

winner in the Best Zoo

chess team

category of the 10Best

for winning its

Readers’ Choice Awards

fifth consecutive

contest. The Saint Louis

national

Zoo was among 20 zoos

championship

nominated in the U.S. – all

during the 2017

Le Quang Liem, assistant coach Susan Polgar, Aleksandr Shimanov, Ashwin

of which are accredited

President’s Cup

Jayaram, Priyadharshan Kannappan, Illia Nyzhnyk, Vasif Durarbayli,

by the Association of

Collegiate Chess

Manuel Leon Hoyos and Ray Robson.

Zoos and Aquariums and

tournament in

handpicked by a panel

New York City. Webster University is the only university in the history of

of zoo and family-travel

the President’s Cup to win five consecutive championships. The students

experts. The Saint Louis

representing Webster University were Le Quang Liem, Aleksandr Shimanov,

Zoo was also selected as

Priyadharshan Kannappan, Illia Nyzhnyk, Vasif Durarbayli and Ray Robson,

USA Today’s America’s Top

along with assistant coach Susan Polgar and grandmasters Manuel Leon

Free Attraction in 2016.

Hoyos and Ashwin Jayaram.

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$2,900,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 4 Full and 4 Half I 7,029 Square Feet

Open 4/9, 1-3 PM

$998,000 l Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 3.5 I 4,250 Square Feet

8956 Moydalgan Road in Ladue

318 East Swon Avenue in Webster Groves

This historically significant Ladue home on a spectacular 2+ acre lot is a very special offering and boasts gracious old world charm with beautifully proportioned additions and updates for today’s lifestyle. The living spaces are amazing and include a stunning formal living room, a cozy library, a lovely hearth room off the kitchen and incredible game room. The bright master bedroom is an oasis with a large sitting area, gas fireplace and impressive windows. The charming veranda overlooks the pool and expansive yard and has a gorgeous view of the Clayton skyline. The separate brick house (built in 1850) makes a fabulous office/studio.

Stunning renovation and expansion of this century home! The attention-to-detail and quality of construction are evident. Main floor master suite with his and her sink areas, a soaking tub and walk-in shower. The master closet (10x16) is a hidden gem complete with custom organizers and a pocket door to the laundry room. The gourmet eat-in kitchen/hearth rooms truly the heart of the home with custom cabinetry, soaring wood clad ceiling, and a stone gas fireplace. Gorgeous garden featuring a Koi pond with waterfall and separate eating area with firepit. The lower level includes a media room and an expansive recreation room with egress window.

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

$999,900 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 4.5 I Total Living Area: 5,844 Square Feet

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Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

Price: $899,000 I Bedrooms: 3 I Baths: 2.5 I 2,889 Square Feet

1309 Eaglewinds Court in Chesterfield

149 North Central Avenue, Unit D in Clayton

Open and spacious 2-story floor plan nestled in the cul de sac in the heart of Chesterfield! The upgraded door height on the main level, custom millwork, transoms optimizing the natural light, bay windows, recessed lighting, kitchen, breakfast, hearth room with wood floors and stone fireplace, vaulted 2nd floor family/bonus room, lower level theatre room set up by the Sound Room, professionally landscaped lot are just a few features offered!

Split bedroom set up on the 2nd floor, master suite has a sitting area and huge walk in closet! Walkout lower level has a rec room, full bedroom/office space, full bath and theatre room! Rockwood Schools.

This spacious ideally located condo has the feel of a house with its own ground floor outside entrance and a large front terrace. The spacious open interior floorplan features tall ceilings, lots of windows creating a bright, light interior, a center hall entry with hardwood floors, separate dining room, living room with fireplace, and an adjoining study with fireplace and built-in bookcases. The kitchen has a center island, lots of storage and French doors leading to an outside area for BBQ. The spacious second floor master bedroom with fireplace has a walk-in closet and a large ensuite bathroom with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Elevator servicing all three levels and two parking spaces.

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

Kevin Hurley Listing Agent 314.560.4977

Liza Thornhil Listing Agent 314.452.6195

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NEW LiSTiNG | 1 North Covington Meadow Olivette Price Upon Request.

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New LIstINgs 10270 Kinsella, Ladue. Luxury home on private lane graceful sits high on secluded 2+ acre lot among Ladues’ other grand estates. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. $1,950,000 12 WaKefield, Ladue. Gracious and updated 5 bedroom and 5 bath home with a versatile floor plan that offers bright and open spaces. Main floor master suite. $849,900. Open 4/9, 1-3 PM 1 nOrth COvingtOn MeadOW, Olivette. Wonderful onestory home with vaulted family room, renovated kitchen, master suite addition, and pool.

Price Upon Request 8022 seMinOle PlaCe, Clayton. Outstanding home in Davis Place Neighborhood. Walk to elementary school, shopping, restaurants and more. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. $569,000 40 algOnquin WOOd PlaCe, Glendale. Charmer with master on the first floor on a wonderful corner lot. 1.5-story home includes 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths $524,900 6187 rOseWOOd lane, Byrnes Mill. 7.9 acre retreat with easy access to major conveniences! Main floor master suite, newer custom kitchen, and finished walkout lower level. $489,900 6615 alaMO avenue, unit 1B, Clayton. 9 year young condo minutes from Demun shops and restaurants. 2 Bed and 2.5 bath, plus den/sitting room. Elevator. $483,900. Open 4/9, 1-3 PM 7247 MurdOCh avenue, Shrewsbury. Thoughtfully updated 3 bedroom and 2 bath home. Clean and bright eat-in kitchen with easy access to lovely deck. $214,900

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t Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), the executive chefs and their team have a secret for turning out crowd-pleasing meals. No, it’s not a special spice mix or kitchen technique, although they do have those, too. These chefs are using what’s right in front of them to design unforgettable and healthy meals: seasonal ingredients.

Executive chef Christian Gullet at Mason Pointe Senior Living Community says within all nine LSS Life Plan Communities, the chefs collaborate to create great food that mirrors the season. All of the chefs’ knowledge and hard work come together to make memorable dining experiences for residents and their families throughout the year.

“I like to tell the residents that I want this to be food they remember,” Gullet says. “I want it to be on their mind.” That means the spring and summer months are filled with fresh produce such as carrots, avocado and garlic.

“Right now, we’re rolling out a great new recipe we’re calling the LSS Seasonal Shrimp Special. It features pan-seared shrimp with a quinoa-and-couscous salad, highlighting some of those seasonal ingredients and a few others as well,” he says.

“It’s all about providing our residents with heart-healthy recipes that include fresh ingredients and no additives.”

By rotating seasonal ingredients, the LSS executive chefs are able to provide food at its freshest, leading to the best taste. It also makes for variety and creativity in planning and dining experiences. But Gullet and the rest of the executive chefs agree that alongside using seasonal ingredients, their passion for what they do is the real secret in their cooking.

“We all love what we do and the residents we serve. We think that it shows in each dish we prepare,” Gullet says.

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Henry and Eleanor Klein, residents of Lutheran Senior Services, enjoy the fresh food and culinary expertise of executive chefs Christopher Morgan, Tom Zuber and Christian Gullet.

See executive chefs Christian Gullet from Mason Pointe, Tom Zuber from Laclede Groves and Christopher Morgan from Meramec Bluffs show you how to make their LSS Seasonal Shrimp Special using seasonal ingredients. It’s a delicious dish that’s perfect for spring.

Scan the QR code, or go to lssliving.org/seasonal-secrets/, to watch these chefs create this inspiring dish.

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ST. LOUIS

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MARDI GRAS FOUNDATION

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis

CORNERSTONE SOCIETY CELEBRATION

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he Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis’ board of directors held its annual Cornerstone Society Celebration, presented by Mercy Kids, at Palladium Saint Louis. This evening of gratitude included a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for the more than 400 donors who supported Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis with a gift of $1,000 or more in 2016. Awards for exemplary partnerships went to Cushman & Wakefield, the employees of Citi and Larry and Sharon Carrico.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis positively impacted over 14,000 families last year. We accomplish this by providing a ‘home away from home’ at our houses, apartments or for a respite in one of our family rooms.

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Colleen Schoendienst, Katie Schlichter, Mark Schlichter, Frank Cognata

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Sean Geoghegan, Kimberly Kutis

Kristie and Kyle Ream

Cheryl and Jim Mather, Christine and Dave Sadler

Tracie Goffe, Brad Kohnen

Rita Mathews, Cheri Wuertz, Beth Pelch

Jordan and Katie Nepute, Deb Vogt

Victoria and Chris Kelley

Tina and Jim Klocke

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Marygrove

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or more than 165 years, Marygrove has been a place of hope and healing for young people from birth through age 21 who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues resulting from abuse, neglect or other trauma. The more than 450 guests at the Marygrove Bloom & Soar event helped support and continue the help that Marygrove provides. At the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, guests enjoyed cocktails and browsed silent auction items, raffles and more. Inside the ballroom, they enjoyed a four-course meal and watched as Marygrove recognized its ambassadors, Karen Aroesty, Bill DeWitt III and John Kemper, before hearing from independent living resident Jermaine and grooving to the sounds of Arvell and Company.

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Molly Croghan, Amy Hannah, Morgan Hannah

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Bill Dewitt III, Karen Aroesty, John Kemper

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Greg and Rita Diekemper

Sean and Krista McKenzie

Donna McGhee, Pam Kotowski

Nicole Milliano, Alison Downey, Kayla Drury

Andria and Thomas Coleman

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

DESSERT FIRST

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essert First from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri was the sweetest event of the year! Guests were invited to eat dessert first and support leadership development for girls. Dessert First challenged chefs from restaurants around the region to create delectable, innovative desserts incorporating Girl Scout cookies. Because every challenge needs a prize, during cocktail hour, guests and a panel of celebrity judges voted for their favorite. This year has particular significance, as it marks the 100th anniversary of those famous cookies, including the introduction of a new mouthwatering variety. The event also honored one “individual legacy builder,” Mary Ann Altergott, and one “corporate legacy builder,” Express Scripts. Two scholarship awards were given, to Sara Ayers and Allison Licavoli.

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We are grateful to our community for their ongoing support, which heightens the importance of building our future leaders, today’s Girl Scouts. With help from individuals, volunteers and corporate sponsors, our more than 44,000 girls are gaining important life skills through hands-on experiences and activities in our focus areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), money management and health.

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he Mayor’s Ball numbered among the year’s most-anticipated social events. Hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation in the rotunda of St. Louis City Hall, this black-tie gala featured food, cocktails, dancing and entertainment by the Funky Butt Brass Band. Proceeds from the ball benefit the foundation, which has made community grants to improve the Soulard neighborhood and downtown St. Louis since 2003. Founded in 2002, the foundation, as a nonprofit, raises money to provide community improvement grants to Soulard, which has hosted Mardi Gras events since 1980, and to downtown. The foundation also supports the efforts of Mardi Gras Inc., which produces Soulard’s Mardi Gras, by funding public safety, cleanup and other efforts related to larger, related events.

We look for projects that make permanent improvements to the community and bring neighborhood organizations together in a common purpose.

Moreover, we prefer to use our grants to leverage other funding which enables the neighborhood to pursue larger projects.

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Kim Tucci, Mayor Francis Slay

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Upcoming

GATHERINGS

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‌Fri., April 7

Every Child’s Hope will host its 30th annual DINNER AND AUCTION, with the theme of “An Evening of Pearls & Polka Dots” at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 6 p.m. (everychildshope.org)

Sat., April 8

Wyman Center’s 2017 gala, TOGETHER IN THE PURSUIT OF SUCCESS, will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. 6 to 11 p.m. (wymancenter.org)

Sat., April 8

St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness will hold its annual LIVING OUT LOUD GALA & AUCTION at the Forest Hills Country Club. 6 to 10 p.m. (sloca.org)

Tue., April 11

The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region will host its 2017 HEROES BREAKFAST at Union Station. 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. (redcross.org)

Thu., April 13

The Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation will have a 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at Grand Hall in Union Station.

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Feeding families is just the beginning, Circle of Concern strives to strengthen the community one neighbor at a time.

Become a part of its mission by attending an event, hosting a food drive or making a donation. “Donated foods comprise more than $1 million of our community budget, so community food drives are so important for us,” executive director Cyndi Miller says. Above photo: Cyndi Miller, Executive Director, Circle Of Concern; Ryan and Dana Dean, KSDK News Channel 5; Steve and Debbie Ernst, 50th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs. Stop by 112 St. Louis Ave., in Valley Park, call 636-861-2623 or visit circleofconcern.org to learn more.

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Charities and nonprofits: Feature Story

CirCle of ConCern food Pantry

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michelle Lepak, pantry director; Bobbie siesennop, volunteer

ow a community treats those who are in need can be its measure of success and longevity. With organizations like Circle Of Concern around, optimism pervades in St. Louis County. “We have been a beacon of hope for struggling families and have helped tens of thousands of people over the last 50 years,” executive director Cyndi Miller says. “So often, when we are out in the community doing a talk about Circle, someone pulls us aside afterward to say, ‘You helped us when my husband lost his job’ or ‘my dad left.’ A woman recently shared that ten years ago her daughter got a scholarship through Circle, and now, she’s got a great job that she loves. We hear these things so frequently, and it just makes it clear we are doing the right thing.”

The food pantry contributes much more to the community than simply providing meals to families in need. The organization works to keep families safe and together through numerous initiatives. “We assist about 1,200 households annually and feed approximately 2,000 people monthly,” Miller states.

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“We provide kid-friendly foods, personal care items, school supplies, and we assist with rent and utilities.

Our trained volunteers offer one-on-one coaching and career mentorship; this is an evidence-based, bestpractice approach in the pantry world.”

This hands-on practice demonstrates the strength of a community when its people come together to help one another. “The people we serve are really our neighbors. Avoid stereotypes about those who reach out to us. So many of them have done what they were supposed to do in life. They went to school, got jobs, paid their bills … but something happened along the way. They got sick or had to quit work to care for a sick child, or the money they make just isn’t enough. Seventy-six percent of the households we serve make less than $25,000 a year,” Miller explains. “In a perfect world, families wouldn’t need Circle any longer. Until then, we hope our community will continue to support us in the way they have for the last 50 years.”

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WHAT/WHEN/WHERE 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Nov. 4 Forest Hills Country Club The reception will feature live music by KMOX’s Maria Keena and members of the Original Knights of Swing. KSDK’s Dana and Ryan Dean will serve as Masters of Ceremonies. The dinner also will feature an auction run by auctioneer Shannon Mays. Make your reservation by calling 636-861-2623 or visiting circleofconcern.org.

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their way of life, Circle of Concern Food Pantry steps in to save the day. From providing meals, personal care items, school supplies and monetary assistance, the organization is able to positively impact families struggling so they can find sure footing on the path to success.

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GSLAD, 2190 Creve Coeur Mill Road, 314-741-6400, 314-972-3323, d eafinc.org DEAF, Inc., a local nonprofit serving the deaf and hard-of-hearing in the St. Louis area, is hosting a Deaf Visual Arts Festival on April 29. The rich tradition of deaf culture will be explored through paintings, sculptures, stage performances, poetry and dance. Pre-register online at dvaf.deafinc.org.

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lthough nothing beats digging into a big remodeling design project, sometimes the simplest changes can breathe new life into your home – so consider these five commonly overlooked problem areas that can keep your abode from looking its best.

1. Inadequate lighting. Sufficient lighting boosts humans’ melatonin production, which can help relieve fatigue and improve your mood. Studies have shown that improper lighting can cause health-related issues such as fatigue, stress and headaches. Avoid straining your eyes while reading by adding an accordion-style wall-mounted light as an alternative to more common table and floor lamps. Also, solar tubes and skylights make a great way to use natural daylight.

Pro tip: Consider adding LED recessed cans on a dimmer switch to rooms you like to feel productive in.

2. Unattractive metal hardware. It’s all about the details! Say goodbye to dingy door hinges and knobs and hello to new, fresh metal in attractive looks like stainless steel, oil-rubbed bronze or matte black. Also, take this opportunity to introduce unexpected style

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details like Craftsman or Colonial shaped hardware.

Pro tip: In the kitchen, stick with a single style of hardware, but change sizes depending on the size of a given cabinet door or drawer.

3. Nonmatching woodwork. Special moldings in the spaces where we live help convey warmth and beauty. Adding crown molding, wainscot paneling and taller baseboards makes a great start to dress up your spaces. In that light, keeping baseboards and casings consistent throughout your home creates a cohesive look that’s a great finishing touch.

Pro tip: Changing out entryway trims from square to arched gives rooms a subtle feminine grace.

4. Dated décor. Over time, your tastes and lifestyle change, so ask yourself, “Do I still love this?” It’s OK to let go of items that you once loved but that no longer reflect your style. You don’t need to fill your home with stuff to fill holes – that’s how clutter blossoms.

Pro tip: Let what you once loved make someone else happy. Donate old décor to worthy organizations, or give it to friends who have always admired it.

5. Bulky items. In homes, I often see furniture

that’s out-of-scale in a given space. If one furnishing unnecessarily “pulls focus,” let it go. Create some breathing room around furnishings so the space feels more comfortable. If you’re struggling to walk around a furniture piece to get to the other side of a room, you might have an oversize item that’s too awkward to keep.

Pro tip: Leaving corners of a room empty makes it feel bigger and calmer – an easy way to achieve Zen space.

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Laura Powderly is a designer with St. Louis remodeling and design firm Mosby Building Arts. She is a certified Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer with the National Kitchen & Bath Association and is known for her engaging touch with home décor and flower arranging.

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By Brittany Nay | Photos by Architectural Elements, Megan Thiele and Matt Huntman

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t. Charles native Rande Hackmann grew up on construction sites. Following in the footsteps of his father, a residential general contractor, Hackmann worked as a laborer, painter, carpenter and, later, superintendent, project manager and general contractor on new homes, condo conversions, high-rise offices, and retail and commercial spaces across the U.S. With a wealth of construction industry experience in tow, Hackmann was ready to venture out on his own by 2005. He launched a custom furniture company, Architectural Elements, and took the side business full time in 2012. “I wanted to build the interesting pieces you see in restaurants, retail stores and homes that you wonder not only who built it, but [also] how did [he or she] pull it off,” he says.

Today, Architectural Elements focuses on residential work, while its commercial projects also are steadily growing. Hackmann designs, builds and installs refined-industrial-style custom furniture, shelving and artwork for homeowners. However, he recently became interested in shifting his design style. “I’m looking for new challenges, materials and processes,” he notes. “In the coming months, you will see a shift in my work to more clean lines and new materials. I’m looking to combine raw nature with the best of high-tech materials in new ways.” Hackmann’s recently released wood and epoxy serving boards have marked the start of his new design journey into more sleek designs and modern finishes.

As Hackmann strives to create unique pieces with character, he says every design-and-build process is different. “Sometimes it’s a long, almost arduous journey to the correct design,” he says. “Other times it just clicks, and fabrication can start immediately.” Hackmann believes his construction industry experience, which exposed him to a wide array of materials and processes, gives him a leg up on the competition. “I can offer my clients ideas others can’t because they stay in a narrow niche, where I prefer to explore as much as I can,” he says. Hackmann typically creates pieces in about four to six weeks, mainly working with locally sourced metal and wood, including steel from Shapiro Metal Supply and oak and walnut from Goebel & Co. Furniture or David Stine Woodworking.

The majority of Hackmann’s projects come from St. Louis-area design firms; however, social media has sparked an increase in direct client contact. Hackmann works with Jessie D. Miller Interior Design, Jacob Laws Interior Design, Next Project Studio, Cure Design Group and Nistenhaus Design, among others, on residential projects.

Homeowners often have a concept in mind, rather than a fully formed vision of the custom piece they want, Hackmann explains. “They need a certain piece – a table, bench, shelf, etc.; however, the details of it are

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We refine it together until it’s the right piece. The best feeling [is] seeing [the client’s] reaction to a piece I made for them.

– RANDE HACKMANN

nebulous or unknown,” he says. “I meet with them in the space to get a feel for their style, what they like and don’t, and how they use the space.

This information drives the design – is it functional or purely form? What materials, finishes and hardware fit the theme?” From there, Hackmann sketches and, if needed, creates a 3-D model of the piece. “We refine it together until it’s the right piece,” he says. “The best feeling [is] seeing [the client’s] reaction to a piece I made for them.”

Architectural Elements’ most-lauded large-scale project has been an allblack bedroom, designed by Jessie D. Miller Interior Design with Hackmann serving as general contractor, overseeing painting and electrical work and performing the installation of a marble fireplace, crown moldings and accessories, as well as bookcases he fabricated. “It received international press coverage and really caught people off guard with how great an allblack room could look,” Hackmann says. Among his company’s custom commercial projects are furniture and accessories for local businesses such as the MoModerne midcentury-modern design shop in Webster Groves, the Design & Detail trade showroom and marketplace in Maplewood and an eat-in bar and tabletops at Soulard Gyro. And recent residential projects have included a 10-foot-square industrial room divider and shelving, plus a matching fireplace with a stone hearth in a Tower Grove home; a massive 11-foot-long steel-and-glass dining table for a Central West End home; and a dining table and benches built from reclaimed wood.

Each of Hackmann’s pieces has a story behind it that he strives to capture. In the case of the reclaimed-wood dining table, a St. Louis client wanted a piece built from a barn that had been torn down on the Iowa family farm where she grew up. “She had this huge beam from the barn with a big gnarly knot in it, and we decided that needed to be showcased,” Hackmann says. “I designed a modified trestle table with steel legs that supported the 9-foot top and a beam below it … made to look like it was floating between the legs … as well as two benches for the table.” The client was so happy with the result, she wrote an article about it that was published in her hometown newspaper, Hackmann says, adding, “That was an unbelievably fulfilling project.”

In the coming years, Hackmann plans to work on a line of limited-run pieces that will showcase a compelling combination of high-end and hightech materials. But no matter how his business branches out, its goal will remain the same with every project: delivering a piece that pushes the limits, stands the test of time and, most important, is as one-of-a-kind as the client.

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FACES of St. Louis Real Estate

Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider

Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider’s full-service partnership has led them to be one of the topproducing teams for two years in a row. Before partnering in 2015, each already was a successful agent for Laura McCarthy. Together, the team goes beyond the usual expectations.

A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Rossini resides in Clayton with her husband and sons. With a father who specializes in real estate law, a husband who works in commercial real estate and a mother who is an interior designer, real estate is in her blood.

Schneider also resides in Clayton with her husband and sons. Having lived in several different states, buying and selling seven houses with her family, she truly understands what clients go through during the real estate process.

Alexi Zompa, a fellow Laura McCarthy agent, assists Rossini and Schneider with providing full service to all clients. Zompa began her career working in the closing department at Investors Title Company, giving her a full understanding of the real estate process from contract to closing.

With six school-aged children between them, Rossini and Schneider stay involved in various ways with The School District of Clayton and within their own neighborhoods. They are excellent multitaskers who pride themselves on being accessible and quick responders to clients.

Viewing life with senses of humor, they do their best to make real estate as fun and painless as possible. Although both know Clayton inside and out, they assist clients with buying and selling throughout the central corridor, from downtown to Chesterfield.

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A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Mary Beth Benes

A native of St. Louis,

Mary Beth Benes has comprehensive real estate knowledge to rival anyone’s. This became evident when she was drawn into real estate by new Cardinals players and their families, whom she met through her husband’s career with Major League Baseball. Seeking her expertise on the area, Benes recognized great neighborhood fits and paired families with homes. After becoming a licensed real estate agent, her expert advice on the area’s best schools and locations soon proved invaluable. She has the know-how to assist in homebuilding, buying, selling and relocating, making her an asset to clients every step of the way. She specializes in the Highway 40/64 corridor with a focus on Ladue, Frontenac, Town and Country, and Chesterfield, but her breadth of knowledge reaches all across the St. Louis area, including to St. Charles County. Rated No. 1 on St. Louis Business Journal’s list of “St. Louis’ Highest-Selling Real Estate Agents,” Benes consistently is ranked in the top 0.25 percent of all agents, having earned a designation as No. 1 in the Town and Country office at Coldwell Banker Gundaker and earning the highest level of achievement within the agency, President’s Premier.

Benes not only understands the community; she gives back to her hometown as well. Married with three sons, she serves as a member of the Town and Country architectural review board, and volunteers at Westminster Christian Academy, the Andy Benes Charity Golf Tournament, and is a member of the Villa Duchesne School Alumni.

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Carla Borgard

A natural in real estate, Carla

Borgard approaches her career with an easygoing attitude, fun-loving personality, quick wit and passion for the place she lives and works in. She makes selling houses look easy.

In fact, Borgard has been selling friends and family on her new neighborhood in Riverbend long before it ever occurred to her she could earn money by doing so. When she needed to make that money to redecorate her home – change the avocado-gold appliances, kitchen carpet and, her least favorite thing, ugly wallpaper – she enrolled in license classes, studied hard and went to work. That was in 1978, and it has been a labor of love ever since.

Borgard’s expertise lies in the Highway 64-40 corridor. Since moving to Town and Country in 1988, she has sold more than 425 lots and teardowns, changing the landscape of the neighborhood, along with Frontenac, for the better and increasing home prices to insurmountable numbers. She stays involved through the Town and Country Ambassadors Program as a community-events-and-projects volunteer and as a donor to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

“It’s no surprise for the people that know me, I love to shop and help other people shop,” Borgard says. “That’s really what selling real estate is all about. [You are] helping people shop for the right location, home and lifestyle.” She; her husband, Mike; and their three children and four grandchildren love spending time together, especially during the summer in her resort-style backyard and pool area.

Carla Borgard 314-580-2744 CarlaBorgard.Com

Steve Breihan & Carolyn Malecek

thrive on client interaction and decided to launch their real estate careers many years ago, leaving behind the corporate world from which they came. Real estate satisfies their passion for service and has allowed them to provide a hands-on, personal approach to each client transaction. As experienced corporate relocation specialists, they both have finely tuned negotiation skills and expert knowledge, which has created a lasting partnership that enables their sellers and buyers to come out on top. Their seasoned approach, market knowledge and experience have them off to a great start in 2017, with $15-plus million in sales already under contract and $390plus million in lifetime sales.

Both Breihan and Malecek are native St. Louisans who value their community for its small-town atmosphere and big-city attractions.

They both take pride in giving back to the community. Breihan serves on the Saint Michaels and Saint George food ministry.

Malecek volunteers at Immacolata Parish and also is involved with the Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Patrick Center food outreach programs. A portion of their commission from every closing is donated to either the Animal Protection Association (APA) or the Sunshine Kids Organization.

From selling your home with the best terms to finding the ideal neighborhood to call home, Breihan and Malecek promise to provide “a customer service that clients have never before experienced.” Their dedication to customer service has earned the team St. Louis Magazines’ 5 Star - Best In Client Satisfaction Award for the past ten years. This unwavering dedication to each client has landed Breihan and Malecek in the top 1-percent ranking of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate agents nationwide, as well as in the top 1 percent of all St. Louis agents

Steve Breihan 314-753-1899

Steve@SteveandCarolyn.com SteveandCarolyn.Com

Carolyn maleCek 314-956-9405

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Kim Carney

consistently ranks as the No. 1 agent

for Coldwell Banker Premier, the top Coldwell Banker affiliate in Missouri, as well as among the top 1 percent of all agents in the state. Carney specializes in the high-end market, doing most of her business in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac, and Town and Country.

Designated as one of the few Previews Property Specialists in St. Louis, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the luxury home market. Carney doesn’t just stick a sign in a yard and hope the property sells; she takes a fresh approach to marketing homes – and it works. After graduating from Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Carney received her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia and her master’s degree at University of Missouri-St. Louis. She resides in Ladue with her 12-year-old twin daughters, Emma and Grace. After overcoming ovarian cancer, she has continually donated 10 percent of all sales to the Siteman Cancer Center. Carney is involved in St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, raising money for research, and served as keynote speaker at the 2016 Living Out Loud gala. Volunteering with these organizations has been dear to Carney’s heart, as she knows she is one of the lucky ones. She looks forward to bringing much-needed awareness to ovarian cancer on a national level. Now completely healthy, Carney works long hours within this strong real estate market and spends time with her girls (usually at the pool). “Life is good,” she says.

Lizzy Dooley

The Lizzy Dooley Group delivers

exemplary customer service to clients at every price point. With extensive networks and expertise in the central corridor, agents Lizzy Dooley, Kathy Grearson, Michelle Moshiri and Marty Gonnerman consistently rank among the top-tier teams in St. Louis.

The middle child of six children, Dooley headed to college with the intention of becoming a sports announcer. After graduating with a degree in education, she discovered a new dream. “Real estate found me!” Dooley shares.

Although Dooley had lots of family with successful careers in commercial and residential real estate, it was a family friend that most inspired her. “I grew up always having a great deal of respect for Kathy Beilein, the president of Laura McCarthy,” she recalls. “I met with her to discuss a career over 11 years ago. I loved the energy and pace of real estate. Every day is something new – new people, new properties … I absolutely love this career!”

In her free time, she serves on the Friends Committee for The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum and stays involved in her children’s school.

The Lizzy Dooley Group is known for its ability to uncover offmarket properties, often securing first looks in a highly competitive environment. The hallmarks of this exceptional team include “white glove” treatment from start to finish, rigorous comparative market assessments, highly targeted marketing campaigns that leverage social media and creative oversight for premarket staging.

KIM CARNEY

The Lizzy DooLy Group

314-422-7449

314-680-1426

336-1924 Office Kim.Carney@ColdwellBanker.com

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Maria Elias

has aided families in the moving

process for more than 20 years, earning her a designation as a

Amy Goffstein

Amy Goffstein’s passion for real

estate sparked more than 20 years ago when she worked for a local

relocation specialist and listing-and-marketing specialist, with

homebuilder. She subsequently moved to Vail, Colorado, where

a focus on Clayton and Ladue. Her expertise and community

she gained a wealth of experience in the luxury real estate market,

knowledge are evident through rave reviews from clients.

allowing her career to flourish. After she and her husband, Kevin,

“Maria was a godsend! She was thoroughly organized [and]

had their first child, they returned to St. Louis to be closer to

understood just what we wanted, preselecting 10 houses [that] met

family and friends. She continued doing what she loved - selling

our criteria exactly,” one says.

St. Louis real estate. She prides herself on truly understanding

Another shares similar sentiments: “After living [in this wonderful

where each client comes from and where he or she would like to

home for] a month, we are still in awe. Maria’s knowledge of

end up. She enjoys providing her clients with a strong level of

the market, ability to bring people together to do the deal and

comfort knowing their real estate transaction is in the hands of

professionalism was a testimony to me.”

someone who is competent, experienced and hardworking.

As a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, Elias ranks in the

Above all, the client always remains her focus.

top 1 percent of St. Louis REALTORS and is an Outstanding Service

Goffstein volunteers at her children’s schools and supports the

award recipient, as well as a member of the St. Louis Association

Sunshine Kids Foundation. She also contributes a portion of the

of REALTORS. Prior to her real estate career, she established Town

proceeds from each closing to the organization, so that children

& Country Stables , one of St. Louis’ finest boarding-and-riding

diagnosed with cancer can participate in positive, fun group

academies. Elias and her family then moved to a suburb of Chicago,

activities. In addition, she focuses on staying fit and enjoys

where she managed the Ragdale Foundation , an arts institution.

horseback riding and skiing.

Born and raised in St. Louis, the Clayton resident attained her vast knowledge of the area’s communities, local school districts (both private and public) and the housing market from personal experience.

Her children went to Ladue elementary schools. Her son attended St. Louis University High School and is now an attorney. Her daughter attended Clayton High School and is now a family therapist.

Maria Elias

Amy Goffstein

314-941-4346

314-712-1599

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AmyGoffstein.com

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Steve Mathes & Joe Mathes Real estate is a tradition for the Mathes family. Steve Mathes

followed his father, Julian, into the business of commercial real estate postgraduation from Tulane University in New Orleans. He soon set out on his own, joining Coldwell Banker Gundaker to focus on residential real estate.

Today, Steve has guided clients through the process of buying and selling properties for more than 35 years. He has more than $500 million in closed sales and is a top-producing agent with a reputation second to none. “I have built my reputation on honesty, integrity, experience and outstanding service,” Steve says. “The bottom line is results!”

In 2009, Steve’s own son followed suit, taking part in the family tradition. Joe Mathes graduated from John Burroughs School in 2005 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. Upon graduation from law school in 2014, he joined his father and launched his real estate career. Already, Joe has earned the coveted title of Rookie of the Year from Coldwell Banker Gundaker, where he has quickly become a top producer. The 2017 spring market is in full bloom. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, please give us a call.

Lynn Andel & Zachary Emerson White

The Andel-White Real Estate group comprises Lynn Andel and Zachary Emerson White, the high-energy mother-and-son team graced with a sense of humor, authenticity and passion for what they do. Ranked consistently as one of Laura McCarthy’s Top Producers, the duo considers the hallmark of their success to be providing expertise and first-class, “platinum” customer service to buyers and sellers.

White joined his marketing mentor and mother almost two years ago, and together, they complement each other’s talents, working side-by-side as faithful advocates and guiding clients with sound advice through the entire process. Andel and White leave all parties feeling they got the best deal possible – making friends for life, if they aren’t already.

Andel and White provide clients with a top-notch professional service network, utilizing their winning personalities and reputation with leading agents in the St. Louis area to enhance each transaction. In addition to being “in the know” on key neighborhood information, the Andel-White team proves to be tech-savvy, social media smart and design-driven. With them, clients get to experience what it means to #ListWellBuySmart.

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Eric Merchant

experienced an untraditional

introduction to the world of real estate while working for a radio station.

“The boss asked if I would deliver a prize to a lady that called into the station and won. That lady [turned out to be] the owner of a real estate company. She said, ‘You should be in real estate!’ I took her advice and never looked back,” he says.

Merchant is unique among other real estate agents, thanks to his varied skillset. Eric has been selling all three categories of real estate (residential, commercial/industrial and raw ground) at a very high level for well over two decades. “I run my business with three basic rules: Show up, try not to ‘screw up’ and treat others the way you wish to be treated,” he comments. Along with team members Serena Huntebrinker and Tammy Eigenman, the Eric Merchant team combine for over 46 years of real estate experience and it shows in the team’s success. Eric’s hardline work ethic has proven effective, having earned him the Henry J. Aydt Service and Legend awards, as well as the 2016 Hall of Fame Award, with only four agents in its illustrious history.

Margaret Wright and Lisa Mullen

bring the perfect combina-

tion of professionalism and dedication to the home-sale-and-purchase process. The creative, strategic thinkers love the challenge of matchmaking buyers and dream homes. With a wealth of knowledge about the local real estate market and ability to understand clients’ needs, the team ensures each real estate experience surpasses expectations in every way.

Wright and Mullen are passionate about St. Louis. Both born and raised here, they adore introducing newcomers to their beloved city.

Their extensive knowledge of the entire city and county proves especially helpful when finding people a community and neighborhood that best suit their needs.

Wright discovered her calling while searching for her own home 15 years ago. After successfully representing herself, friends and family started asking if she would help them find their dream houses. She also has a solid foundation in marketing and client service, and is a

“Once a year, we throw an enormous party for all of our clients and

strong proponent of “Do what you love, and the rest will follow!”

affiliates,” Merchant shares. “It is our way of saying thank you to

Mullen has been a licensed agent since 2011, with experience in

everyone who has touched our lives.” This year’s celebration includes

sales, project management and client service, which has equipped

three bands (Dr. Zhivegas, Trixie Delight and, from Ireland, The Ingram

her to handle all facets of the ever-changing real estate market.

Brothers), roasted hog and fried chicken, an open bar with local craft

She channels her keen listening and communication skills to assist

beers, wines and spirits, and a fireworks display.

clients with their real estate needs, applying her multitasking skills

Merchant’s diverse experience in all types of properties enables him to

and honesty to aid both buyers and sellers.

assist clients with every kind of property search. “In short, if it has to do

Wright and Mullen’s combined talents prove invaluable to achieving

with your home, land or business, I can handle it,” Merchant declares.

clients’ objectives. They remain committed to service and satisfac-

“I find a way to get the deals closed, and it gives me great satisfaction.”

tion for their clients, who often turn into friends.

Eric MErchant

MARGARETWRIGHT lISA MUllEN

314-541-1218

314-369-7731 Margaret

636-887-3514 Office

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Susan Murray

became a top agent at Coldwell

Sabrina Robb

has established herself as one of

Banker Gundaker by selling fine homes throughout the central

the area’s go-to REALTORS in her 13-plus years of working with the

corridor over the past 13 years, from the Central West End

St. Louis community. Alongside her team of specialized individuals,

to Chesterfield and University City to Webster Groves. She is

she helped 43 families in 2016 to buy or sell their homes by

recognized for her integrity, thorough price analysis and ability to handle complex transactions with ease.

Murray brings more than 30 years of real estate experience to the table. She has a bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University and a MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. She also is a graduate of Leadership St. Louis and a member of Focus St. Louis. In her previous career, she founded and managed a nonprofit corporation that developed and rehabbed affordable housing throughout St. Louis.

Murray gutted and rehabbed her own 90-year-old University City

networking with agents and prospecting for buyers.

She and Robb Partners recently joined the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a group of the finest residential real estate firms around the world. Eligibility for membership is based on brokers showing an expertise in the market and sale of luxury properties, as well as listing or selling in the top 10 percent of their market. Robb’s partnership with Luxury Real Estate allows her to keep up with industry trends by creating partnerships and utilizing

home to incorporate modern amenities. Throughout the process,

the leading technology that benefits the real estate industry.

she preserved and enhanced her home’s historic character. Her

Robb has developed an expertise in marketing and selling distinctive

rehab experience enables Murray to help buyers consider potential

luxury homes, and has boosted her comprehensive knowledge of St.

improvements for “diamond in the rough” properties. She can

Louis’ western corridor, in particular of Ladue, Clayton, University

suggest cost-effective changes to increase marketability and return

City, Webster Groves and Kirkwood. She brings a unique perspective

on investment for sellers.

to her adopted hometown through personal experience with

She takes time to evaluate and plan enhancements, including staging

relocation, which allows Robb to make the often-emotional process

properties to maximize each home’s unique appeal. Her extensive marketing is tailored to the most likely buyer groups by emphasizing a home’s individualistic attributes. Clients value her attention to detail, negotiation skills, sense of humor, process management, creative problem-solving, targeted marketing and cost-effective suggestions for staging and improvements. Murray proves a capable advocate for

a smooth one for clients. She has dedicated herself to promoting St. Louis as one of the nation’s leading cities.

Robb resides in Clayton with her husband, Dave, and their 9-yearold twin sons. She remains committed to building upon her family’s long tradition of real estate in the St. Louis area.

clients, resolutely protecting their interests.

SuSan Murray

Sabrina robb

314-330-9987

314-677-6490

Susan@SusanMurrayrealtor.com

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Sue McLaughlin and Katie McLaughlin

are native

St. Louisans who form a mother-daughter team. Top producers at Laura McCarthy Real Estate, they successfully represent both sellers and buyers throughout the St. Louis metro area.

Sue is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and her daughter, Katie, graduated from Saint Louis University. Katie grew up in her mother’s office at McLaughlin Real Estate, the family business. Later, when Sue joined Laura McCarthy, her daughter, who was finishing college, got her own real estate license to help on weekends. It soon became clear Katie was a bona fide natural in the real estate business. It wasn’t too surprising, considering that,

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Both mother and daughter feel invigorated at being able to help clients. Those they’ve helped seem to return to them time after time. As one current client reminded them, they have represented her in nine different residential real estate transactions. Sue and Katie continue to prove they are caring, hardworking agents who earn their clients’ respect and loyalty.

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luxury LISTINGS ‌454 Algonquin Place |

WEBSTER GROVES

Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-941-0421 (Schneider), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Uncover this renovated home, featuring an open floor plan, with a gourmet kitchen that opens to the great room, dining area and separate main-floor family room, with a charming screened porch. The second floor showcases a gorgeous master suite, plus laundry room. Amenities include hardwood floors, a mudroom and a 2-car

359 Bach Ave. | KIRKWOOD Lynn Andel & Zachary Emerson White The Andel-White Real Estate Group Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-609-0139 (direct), 314-569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com Nestled on a quiet Kirkwood lane is this dreamy, cottagelike home. The open floor plan goes unrivaled, showcasing incredible vistas of your surroundings through the vaulted great room, chef’s kitchen and stunning four-season conservatory. Revel in the spa-inspired master suite, decked out lower level or wonderful outdoor relaxation spots. $707,000

457 Baker Ave. |

WEBSTER GROVES Dorcas Dunlop Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Real Estate 107 W. Lockwood Ave., 314-304-3117 (direct), 314-962-1100, ext. 117 (office), dorcasdunlop.com

A spectacular custom-built home, residing on a half-acre lot within the prestigious Sherwood Forest, boasting a handsome design and features. This newer, 1.5-story

Carla Borgard Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-580-2744, cbgundaker.com

Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-725-0009, tedwightrealestate.com

Lizzy Dooley Group Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-680-1426 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Old World combines with modern

This immaculate, European-style estate is a

127 E. Clinton Ave., No. 1D |

true testament to superior craftsmanship.

This fabulous move-in ready condo awaits

The home showcases terrazzo floors, a

you, boasting beautiful hardwood floors

gourmet kitchen, leaded and stained

massive carved fireplace and ornamental

and an open floor plan. The master suite

glass windows, a luxury pool, a hot tub

ironwork, with art deco light fixtures and

features two walk-in closets, plus an en

room and a finished lower level. Stop by

ornate plasterwork, plus an imported

suite bath, while the first-floor unit offers

Italian fountain found in the sunroom. This

French doors, which open onto a terrace

residence is an instant classic. $1.229 million

balcony. Amenities include an updated kitchen and bathrooms. $439,000

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6-bedroom and 4.5-bathroom home resides in the Ladue School District.

Boasting almost 4,500 square feet on three levels, the estate offers tons of updates and two master suites. $849,500

outdoor living space. $1.395 million

KIRKWOOD

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $1.149 million

wooded site, this fabulous 1.5-story,

entertaining. Amenities include a first-

FRONTENAC

the open house on Tue., April 11, from

Situated on more than an acre of a level,

open floor plan, allowing for fabulous

10 Clayton Terrace |

home. The estate boasts an updated

Steve Mathes & Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-503-6533 (Steve), 314-276-1604 (Joe), stevemathes.com

residence showcases a center hall and

1234 Clayton Place |

living in this impressive 1.5-story brick

4 Chilton Lane | CREVE COEUR

floor master suite, glorious gardens and an

garage. $749,900

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By Amanda Dahl

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19 Danfield Road | LADUE Sue McLaughlin & Katie McLaughlin Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-504-4214 (Sue), 314-283-8444 (Katie), 314-569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com Discover this amazing, custom-built home, which welcomes you with a sweeping staircase. You’ll find beauty everywhere, from the open-concept living and dining rooms, plus kitchen, to the hardwood flooring found throughout the main floor. The master suite resides on the first level, while upstairs boasts 3 bedrooms. $2.175 million

19300 Deer Pointe Estates |

WILDWOOD

Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-607-5555, 19300deerpointeestates.com Residing on almost 7 acres within a gated community, featuring a stocked pond and equestrian center, this incredible home has been totally updated. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen, boasting custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, plus a breakfast area. Uncover more, including the mainfloor master suite.

18800 Franklin Road | PACIFIC Eric Merchant Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 1905 Wentzville Parkway, 314-541-1218 (direct), 636-332-4663 (office), m erchantofhomes.com Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own 118-plus acres high over the Meramec River, with indescribable views. In this exceptionally peaceful space, neighbors are few while nature’s beauty and seclusion abound. This acreage proves an excellent place for a subdivision, a winery or event venue, an equestrian facility or more.

2024 Kingspointe Drive |

8025 Maryland Ave., No. 15C |

Steve Breihan & Carolyn Malecek Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-753-1899 (Breihan), 314-956-9405 (Malecek), steveandcarolyn.com

Kathy Crane Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-304-6106 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

CLARKSON VALLEY

Residing in highly desirable Kingspointe, this wonderful home has been remodeled from top to bottom and offers beautiful curb appeal. The 2-story grand entrance and great room highlight exquisite molding and high arched windows. The paneled library impresses with a vaulted ceiling, and the kitchen boasts an oversized center

CLAYTON

Beautiful design and flawless execution are trademarks of this one-of-a-kind residence.

The view captivates, creating a perfect backdrop for the open and inviting living spaces, each boasting unique, custom features. The living space extends to two covered terraces, while the luxurious master suite offers an incredible view of the Arch. $3.495 million

island. $1.125 million

1337 S. Mason Road |

266 Merlot Lane | ST. ALBANS

Kim Carney The Carney Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314-422-7449, t hecarneyteam.com

Stella Simon Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-420-0383 (direct), 636-530-4013 (office), s tellasimon.net

This sprawling stone estate resides on

This exquisite 1.5-story, 5-bedroom and

This 2,400-square-foot residence in Clayton

more than 4.5 acres and boasts a gourmet

4.5-bathroom luxury home features an

is within walking distance to shops,

Discover a stunning renovation and

chef’s kitchen and lower level, with a movie

open floor plan, with fabulous views of

restaurants and more for your family to

expansion within this exquisite century

theater, billiards room, bar and kitchen

pastoral countryside. With stone fireplaces,

enjoy. Exuding happiness, the 3-bedroom,

home. The attention to detail and quality

area, and more. The main-floor master

a wine cellar, and a gorgeous pool and hot

2.5-bathroom home features an open floor

of construction are evident throughout.

wing is the ultimate in luxury living. The

tub, this St. Albans home offers everything

plan and is located in the popular area of

Enjoy a magazine-worthy kitchen and

PebbleTec pool impresses with fountains, a

your heart desires. $675,000

Meramec Elementary School. Come and

hearth room, which act as the center

explore the place of your dreams. $649,000

point for this remarkable abode. Extras

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slide and beautiful surrounds. $3.75 million

8160 Stratford Drive | CLAYTON

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318 E. Swon Ave. | WEBSTER GROVES

Kathleen Lovett & Laura Donovan Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-610-7408 (Lovett), 314-229-8978 (Donovan), j anetmcafee.com/kathleenlovett

include a main-floor master suite and 3 additional bedrooms.

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luxury LISTINGS 1112 Terrace Drive |

1700 S. Warson Road | LADUE

Susan Murray Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-330-9987 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), susanmurrayrealtor.com

John Ryan The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

Situated along a quiet cul-de-sac, this

Discover an extraordinary Ladue estate,

Residing on more than an acre, this

beautifully remodeled home features 4

spanning 30,000 square feet, with a unique

magnificent 1.5-story manse beckons you

bedrooms and 3 bathrooms of light-filled

space for entertaining on a grand scale.

to step inside, with its dramatic 2-story

space. Uncover an excellent flow between

Residing on 4 acres, the property offers

entrance and double mahogany doors. From

rooms, a luxurious en suite bath, and

terraces, gardens and a koi pond, a pool and

the paneled library and octagonal ceiling

a screened porch and deck, plus low-

pool house, and a tennis court, all accessible

of the dining room to the spectacular great

maintenance landscaping, all within a

from every main-floor room. $10.75 million

room, with 2-story Palladian windows, this

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couple of blocks of a Metrolink station.

13555 Weston Park Drive |

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Mary Beth Benes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-707-7761, exceptionalhomesbymarybeth.com

home will blow you away. $1.995 million.

$425,000

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15 Woodcliffe Road | LADUE

41 Woodcrest Drive | LADUE

Maria Elias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-941-4346, h omeswithmaria.com

Amy Goffstein Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-712-0599, amygoffstein.com

This can’t-miss home appears like new with

A grand entry, with fireplace, welcomes you

a masterful renovation and expansion.

into this luxurious 5-bedroom home. The

The 5,000-square-foot residence boasts a

main-floor living areas flow seamlessly into

2-story addition and open floor plan. Rich

an outdoor oasis, featuring a pool, hot tub

hardwood flooring and extensive millwork

and outdoor living room, with a TV and

are hallmarks of this incredible home, from

fireplace. The main-floor master suite offers

its dream kitchen, with marble countertops

a study, his-and-her closets, an outdoor

and backsplash, to the gorgeous master

shower and a phenomenal bath. $2.125

suite. $1.45 million

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9 Terrace Gardens

By Amanda Dahl

esiding in the heart of Frontenac at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this picturesque custom home reigns supreme on more than an acre of beautiful landscaped grounds. Designed by award-winning architect Jeffrey Day, this 1.5-story, custom abode boasts Brazilian cherry wood floors and masterful attention to detail. Each morning begins inside the heavenly master suite, featuring a see-through fireplace, 2 walk-in dressing rooms, with an adjoining laundry room, and French doors leading to a gazebo. Luxuriate in the master bath, boasting a walk-in shower, air-jetted tub and his-and-her vanities. Chill with the family in the gorgeous great room, with built-ins and a rare accordion-style door, which opens to the covered lanai. Entertain in the expansive lower level, which stuns with a state-of-the-art media room, custom wet bar, golf simulator room and more. Fall in love with each and every space, including the chef’s kitchen, with top-of-the-line appliances, and the exquisite dining room.

THIS 5-BEDROOM, 7 FULL-BATHROOM AND 2 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN FRONTENAC IS LISTED FOR $2.699 MILLION. MARK GELLMAN & NEIL GELLMAN The Gellman Team, 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 314-336-1991, 9terracegardens.com Locally owned Coldwell Banker Premier Group was formed in 1972 and has been the No. 1 Coldwell Banker affiliate in Missouri for the past three years. According to founder Mark Cofman, “The success of our company has been directly related to the success of our clients.” Coldwell Banker Premier Group has three offices: Midcounty, South County and Washington, Missouri.

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he columned façade of this stately brick residence greets you, inviting you in to explore its magnificent 5,000-square-foot spread. Fine craftsmanship and quality materials have transformed this home into a masterfully renovated open floor plan, with a 2-story addition. Follow the deep, rich hardwood flooring through to the dreamy kitchen, showcasing endless marble countertops and backsplash, gorgeous cabinetry, and stylish metallic light fixtures and hardware. You’re sure to make great use of the commercial-grade appliances and center island, with breakfast bar, as well as the attached breakfast area and lounge. An open gallery lined with windows guides you through to the enormous vaulted great room, where you can unwind with loved ones. The outdoor brick patio also proves a draw for friends and family alike. Additional amenities include a beautiful master suite, with a fireplace, luxury bathroom and spacious walk-in closet. From the moment you enter, you’ll be ready to settle in.

THIS 4-BEDROOM, 4 FULL-BATHROOM AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN LADUE IS LISTED FOR $1.45 MILLION. MARIA ELIAS 314-971-4346 (direct), 314-997-7600 (office), berkshirehathawayhs.com For more than 35 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate (formerly Prudential Alliance, Realtors) has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major counties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Berkshire Hathaway offers one-stop shopping services, including corporate relocation, newhomes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.

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Lace

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Lace needn’t be just for weddings and boudoirs, and this spring, it’s become the fabric for fashion-forward femmes, adding texture and romance to any outfit. Whether as a subtle detail or throughout an entire dress, lace should allow you to add considerable interest to your look, ladies!

Rachel Zoe dress, $395, Vie (viestlouis.com)

Jack top, $64, Ivy Hill (ivyhillboutique.com)

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Bootie, $152, Paisley Boutique

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Travel “Must-Packs”

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ummer vacation. Ages away, right? Well, even in April, you may want to start planning what to pack for a relaxing extended getaway – which could cause stress if you have a lot to pack but limited space.

In that light, LN here presents a handy-dandy checklist of four beauty necessities for your suitcase on every vacation, whether you’re hitting Cabo, the Caribbean or just Cairo, Illinois.

Makeup with SPF. If your face cream, primer, tinted moisturizer or foundation contains SPF, bring it! Protecting your face from solar depredations whenever you’re outside demands having some level of SPF in your makeup/skin care products – especially on vacay, when you’re likely absorbing more rays than usual.

Eyeshadow palette. Consolidating makeup for trips greatly simplifies both vacation planning and packing. Make things easier for yourself by keeping all your eye makeup in one place, or bring a palette

that contains a variety of shades for a variety of looks.

Also, while on vacation, consider ditching eyeliner altogether – just use black or dark brown eyeshadow to accentuate your peepers.

Face mist. If you’re vacationing somewhere warmer or less humid than the Lou, bring a facial mist to counter drying-related ravages. From Nordstrom, Sephora or some other retailer, buy a “travel-sized” mist that can be stashed easily in a carry-on – thus permitting quick access when your skin needs extra hydration. Flaunting beautiful skin on a vacation demands caring for that skin – so make sure to properly hydrate and moisturize it!

Cream products. For tropical vacations potentially involving minimal makeup, pack a few cream makeup products. Because powders and extended sun mix poorly, try a bronzer, blush and highlighter for a bit more makeup coverage at the pool or beach. Cream products beautifully melt into skin for nice coverage and color without the feel of heavy makeup. Also, as noted, they won’t cake on skin like powders.

OK! Checklist complete! On your next trip, whether just an overnighter or that longer, much-needed, getting-away-from-it-all summer excursion two months from now, give these products a shot!

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ONLINE

Outfitter

By Allison Babka | Photos by Tammi Camp

At just 23 years old, Brittney Flamm launched online boutique Rustic Twine as an outlet to offer her outdoorsy-chic style to St. Louis ladies.

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here’s electricity in Brittney Flamm’s voice when she talks about the power that fashion creates.

“I want people to feel confident in themselves,” Flamm says. “As women, we can be so hard on ourselves and our body types. But sometimes you start trying on clothes and find things that work for your body, and it can instantly uplift your mood. I absolutely love that part about helping women.”

Flamm indulges in her fairy godmother fashionista powers daily through Rustic Twine, her online boutique of feminine, boho-style clothing that lends itself to unlimited chic looks. With flowy fabrics and classic colors, Rustic Twine’s wares are the foundations for classic outfits that are always in season.

Flamm, 23, caught the fashion bug at a young age, deciding in middle school that she and her best friend should open a boutique together one day.

“To be honest, through middle school and high school, I was a bit more of a tomboy, and my best friend was more girly, kind of punk – so our styles were completely different,” Flamm says with a laugh. “But once I went to college, my style definitely started changing. I just kind of grew [to] love the bohemian style as well as casual chic clothing.”

After studying fashion merchandising in college and taking a temporary corporate

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job to pay the bills, Flamm finally launched Rustic Twine in 2016, centered on the styles she grew to love in college.

“That whole time [working at my corporate job], I was just thinking about what I really wanted to do, which was start a boutique,” Flamm says. “So I decided to start researching, and Google became my friend. And that was how I figured out basically how to get everything going.”

The shop was founded online (shoprustictwine.com) and doesn’t yet have its own storefront – Flamm’s plan is to put down roots within three years – yet that doesn’t mean Rustic Twine is for online shopping only. Flamm regularly teams with local boutiques and shopping collectives like Joy’s Collective Market in St. Charles and takes part in small-vendor events at Roar in Webster Groves to chat with clients and give shoppers a chance to discover their new favorite outfits. Flamm’s biggest advice: Try everything on because you never know what will make you feel fabulous.

“There’s always a customer who picks up something, but they’re unsure about it,” says Flamm, who also offers fashion consultations. “I tell them to just go try it on to see what it’s like. And then they usually come out, and they love it!”

Flamm’s own style shines through in the selection at Rustic Twine. Models wear Flamm’s dresses, vests and tops amid peaceful woods, showing the different ways that

Fashion Forecast Flamm shares three of her favorite pieces sold at Rustic Twine, plus tips on how to style them.

Jenna Dress “For a workday, I would style the Jenna dress with a denim jacket and some black or brown suede sandals. And then to take it out for dinner, you could simply take off the denim jacket and pair it with wedges.” boho-chic outfits can be adapted for the outdoors. As for this year’s fashion trends, Flamm sees florals, suede tanks, distressed T-shirts and the color white leading the way.

“I like to wear just a pair of distressed skinny jeans with either a simple white blouse or a tank, and you can throw a little cargo jacket over it,” Flamm says. “You could even do white skinny jeans – which I know some people are afraid of – just try some on, and go from there.”

And no outfit is complete without a good pair of shoes. Herself a footwear enthusiast – estimating she currently has 50 pairs, even after getting rid of quite a few – Flamm predicts that sandals with tassels and embellishments will be big this season.

But with statement shoes, she suggests “just keeping your outfit a little bit simpler, maybe doing a colorful top with shorts and the sandals.”

With its flowy fabrics and eye-catching silhouettes, Rustic Twine is set to outfit St. Louis women both for the runway and for everyday life. And Flamm’s role in boosting her shoppers’ confidence is what makes it all worthwhile.

“If [I] help them, they put on something and then they love it, they’re instantly in a great mood for the rest of the day,” she says, “and that’s always amazing to see.”

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GameON!

I Believe ‌1.

I believe the Michael Wacha we’re seeing could change the entire complexion of the Cardinals’ season. Heading into spring training, many thought the best-case scenario for Wacha would be as a hybrid relief pitcher. Now, he looks like the Wacha who was the MVP of the National League Championship Series. He’s throwing in the high 90s, and that change-up is nastier than sour skim milk.

2.

I believe local basketball fans deserve a break. I’m curious to know how many times in history the two Division I programs in the area (which everybody follows) have this kind of losing streak.

Both Mizzou and SLU have lost 20 games annually during the last three years. It’s one thing for one of the programs to be average and the other to be bad, but for both to be this bad, this long is remarkable.

The amazing thing is that they’ve been this bad, this long with all that talent in town. When’s the last time a “blue chip” from our town right out of high school picked SLU or Mizzou and played for them as a freshman? Instead, blue chips go to Iowa, Duke, Kansas

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State – lately, nobody right out of high school has become a really good college player at SLU or Mizzou.

school coaches are judged not by their ability to coach, but rather by how they recruit eighth-graders. May I remind you that you’re breaking the rules by recruiting?

Unfortunately, if you don’t recruit, you can’t win. So if you’re a really hardworking, knowledgeable coach, it doesn’t really matter. Many high schools are doing it; it’s not just private schools. It’s just insane that we have gotten to this point where it’s not about player development, but about player recruitment.

3.

5.

By Frank Cusumano

I believe we’re blessed with the best group of play-by play broadcasters in the country. Have you heard Bob Ramsey do a Billikens game? The combo of Bob and Earl Austin Jr. makes for appointment radio. Ramsey’s passion and descriptions are magnificent.

Mike Kelly is now a Missouri Sports Hall of Famer.

He deserves it. His commitment to excellence on Mizzou broadcasts has never wavered. Dan McLaughlin is sensational – he really is. I think for a long time we tried to compare everybody to Jack Buck. I do know it doesn’t matter who Danny Mac works with – the broadcast is always sensational. John Kelly and Chris Kerber are two of the best in the NHL. Being a hockey broadcaster is the toughest thing to do, and I’m constantly in awe of the work done by John and Chris.

4.

I believe high school recruiting in sports is just crazy. We’ve come to the point where high

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I believe the biggest scam in sports today is search firms that are paid thousands of dollars to assist in the hiring of coaches. Why? The athletic director already makes hundreds of thousands of dollars. The athletic director also has three important jobs: Hire the football coach, hire the basketball coach and raise money. We keep hearing how broke some of these colleges are. If you have an athletic director, let him make calls, set up interviews and make the hire.

Or better yet, hire me. I can give you three names and have them in your office in a week, but I’ll do it for just a steak dinner at Citizen Kane’s.

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Frank Cusumano is a 17-time Emmy Award-winner on KSDK-TV; he also hosts The Pressbox on The All New 590 the Fan from 10 a.m. to noon each weekday and contributes to The Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Follow him on Twitter @frank_cusumano.

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KIDS MD

What Is Autism?

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lmost one in six American children exhibit a developmental disability ranging from mild correctable speech articulation deficits to life-altering conditions, such as autism. Yet with early intervention, these kids can live full and productive lives.

The term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a specific group of developmental disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood. In 2000, autism was diagnosed in one of every 150 children. Today, nearly one in 70 children fall somewhere on the spectrum, with boys diagnosed at a rate four to five times that of girls. Many children with ASD can be diagnosed before the age of 2. However, the average age of diagnosis still remains around 4 years for children with autism and even later for those on the mildest end of the spectrum, previously termed Asperger’s syndrome.

Regardless of the intensity, children with autism share problems in two main areas: impaired social interaction and communication, along with significantly restricted interests and repetitive mannerisms. Children with autism often suffer delays in developing spoken language or exhibit an impaired ability to carry on meaningful conversations. These

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

Today, nearly one in 70 children fall somewhere on the spectrum, with boys diagnosed at a rate four to five times that of girls.

kids may lack imaginative play and appear to have a less flexible or adaptable way of thinking and reacting to the world.

For the best outcome, children on the spectrum can and should be diagnosed before the age of 2 so effective therapy can begin. Parents occupy the best position to identify potentially concerning behaviors and bring them to the attention of the child’s pediatrician.

Common warning signs include:  Difficulty making friends and maintaining social relationships.  No interest in simple games such as peekaboo.  Failure to begin interactions with others.  Abnormal focus on order.

 Apparent obsessiveness or compulsion.  Inflexible rituals.  Preoccupation with certain items or even parts of items.

Those wishing to learn more about ASD should visit the website of the Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation, the National Autism Association or a similar organization.

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Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.

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By Denise Kruse | Photos courtesy of Sweetology

Sweetology offers a summer-camp experience you can really sink your teeth into.

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to sculpt and cut out shapes, similar to working with Play-Doh – and royal icing, an icing made with powdered sugar, meringue powder and water that dries to a harder consistency, making it a favorite for more durable edible art like cookies.

With all the baking done off-site by Central West End cupcake bakery The Cup, which provides Sweetology with cupcakes, cookies, cakes and its legendary buttercream frosting, campers are able to focus their creative energy on decoration, transforming a plain cupcake or cookie into a personalized masterpiece – efforts rewarded by taking their edible project home as a special treat.

Campers begin the week by frosting cupcakes and then move on to decorating cookies, culminating the experience with the pièce de résistance – a classwide cake-decorating project. “It will usually contain multiple elements,” Bingaman says of the cake project. “We try to teach how to balance the design and keep it interesting with multiple shapes and sizes. For us, it’s all about creating a unique experience for the participants.”

Before settling into her expanded Town and Country digs this year, Bingaman opened Sweetology three years ago as a storefront in Ladue.

A longtime decorating enthusiast and self-professed

DeAnn Bingaman and Kara Newmark, co-owners and co-founders of Sweetology

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ith summer volunteer opportunities and day-camp activities that span the breadth of student interests from technology and coding to sports and performance arts, Sweetology, a DIY cake-decorating studio located in the ever-growing Town and Country Crossing shopping center, offers a summer-camp experience that truly captures the artistic side of dessert-focused culinary arts.

The Sweetology five-day Cake Adventure Camp gives a general overview to cake, cupcake and cookie embellishments, introducing children ages 6 to 13 to basic piping techniques using five different tips on the pastry bag, each producing a variety of borders and patterns. Campers also learn how to make, color and flavor buttercream frosting, eventually using their creations to frost a large-scale cake project.

“There’s no right or wrong way to frost a cake, but we teach them how to use the correct tools and get the frosting smooth,” says DeAnn Bingaman, Sweetology’s co-founder and co-owner. Buttercream isn’t the only medium employed by these young pastry chefs: The campers are also introduced to fondant – a fun medium the kids use to learn how

“neighborhood Martha Stewart” – but not a cake decorator by trade – Bingaman opened the shop with her business partner and co-owner Kara Newmark. The Sweetology concept was originally Newmark’s notion, built around an idea similar to pottery-painting shops, but instead using baked goods as the blank canvas for frosting, fondant and sprinkles. “Sweetology is all about the decorating experience,” Bingaman says. The shop offers decorating kits as well as a wide variety of toppings, sprinkles, candy and accessories, allowing customers to flex their culinary muscles at the shop itself or in their own homes.

The shop also offers Sunday Funday Workshops, a series of eight decorating workshops over the summer that will feature a different edible project each week. Themes for

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the workshops include candy cake, Star Wars cupcakes, a unicorn cake and a Herbie the Love Bug car cake – where participants will learn how to shape the cake itself into a car. Participants can sign up for individual classes or an entire camp. For now, all of Sweetology’s camp programming is kid-centric, but Bingaman does field a lot of inquiries for adult classes. “We offer them from time to time, but we don’t have a regular schedule,” she says.

“We’ll do a girls’ night out on occasion.”

Sweetology’s Cake Adventure Camp is entering its third summer with rave reviews from past campers. Terri Cox of Ladue enrolled her 7-year-old daughter Piper in last year’s Cake Adventure Camp and is excited to sign her up for another delicious summer adventure this year. “I think decorating camp was a new way to express

Piper’s creativity,” Cox says. “Although she was one of the youngest in the camp session, she never felt out of place.”

“It was really delicious,” agrees Piper, recalling her week spent dyeing frosting and creating fondant animals.

“Like edible delicious.”

Seven sessions of Sweetology’s five-day Cake Adventure Camp will be offered this summer, the first session beginning June 5 and the last session ending July 28. The three-hour sessions are held in the morning or afternoon, with a full schedule and registration available online. Attendance fees are $165 per camper, and no previous decorating experience is required.

1232 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Town and Country, 314-736-4800, sweetology.com

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From making movies and playing water sports to robotics, SummerQuest day camp is packed with exciting adventures for kindergartners through eighth-graders.

For six weeks – June 6 to July 15 – kids will have the time of their lives in exciting and educational programs at The Center of Clayton, Clayton High School and Shaw Park. To learn more, call 314-854-6023 or visit summerquest.org.

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SummerQueSt

A Summer of Adventure

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By Robyn Dexter | Photos by SummerQuest

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egin a summer of adventure at SummerQuest, a diverse day camp taking place this summer in Clayton. With an array of activities and sports, this kindergarten through eighth-grade camp promises fun for any child’s interests.

Camp activities vary for age groups, but kids can enjoy everything from visual and performing arts to sports to culinary activities. For kids in kindergarten through third grade, a day at SummerQuest consists of a program where kids rotate classes. Each day includes time for sports, art, games, science and swimming. The middle bracket of kids – fourth- through sixth-graders – has their pick of a wide range of activities broken up into four periods a day. From archery to ceramics to

rocketry to baseball, these middle schoolers can pick and choose from activities they truly enjoy.

Doug Verby, SummerQuest director, says students love having the ability to pick their own classes and base their decisions on what they enjoy and what their friends are participating in.

Seventh- and eighth-graders can hone their skills and interests in a SummerQuest camp designed around two academic strands: fine and performing arts, and science and technology. During the two-week session, campers can spend the day in one strand or mix it up to suit their own interests.

All camp sessions take place at The Center of Clayton, Clayton High School and Shaw Park. “These locations offer us a tremendous space to be able to

provide the best possible camp experience for kids,” Verby says.

The teaching staff and counselors are “cream of the crop,” Verby says, and they are all experienced, certified teachers. “We have a huge applicant pool every year, so we really have a wonderful selection of people working with the kids.”

SummerQuest also works with the Special School District to be able to provide an exceptional camp for kids of all needs.

Whether building a rocket, making jewelry or playing basketball, kids will have a blast at SummerQuest in Clayton. To learn more, visit summerquest.org or call 314-854-6023.

Sign your child up for day camp at summerquest.org, call 314-854-6023 or visit 2 Mark Twain Circle

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luten-sensitive food lovers in and around Clayton now have a sunny spot to grab a bite to eat: New Day Gluten Free opened in January after the September closure of its original Ellisville location.

The gluten- and peanut-free café/bakery comes from co-owners Kelly Beck, Garrett Beck, Lillie Danzer and Martin Duffy. Kelly Beck credits her mother, Anna Zaiss, as the executive chef who helped launch the original in 2011.

Beck, who was diagnosed with celiac disease 11 years ago, conceived the restaurant when she saw a need for gluten-free products in the St. Louis area. After nearly six years of operating her brand in western St. Louis

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County, she decided to bring her adaptations of old family recipes to a more centralized location.

“Our logo for New Day is a sunrise, and that kind of ties into what the restaurant is, for [other] people as well as for me – what going gluten-free was like,” Beck says. “As soon as I eliminated gluten, I had this clarity, and the clouds parted.”

The 3,800-square-foot Clayton space triples the size of New Day’s previous home, with 45 seats in the dining room and another 25 outside in warmer months. The expanded kitchen also allows the culinary team to work on the catering and wholesale side of its business.

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give up – the kind of comfort foods that tug on the heartstrings, like biscuits and gravy,” Beck says. “I always ask our customers what they miss.”

To that end, all of the eatery’s gluten-free breads, pizzas and more are made from scratch on-site with an in-house cup-for-cup flour replacement, with the exception of rice pastas, which are sourced from Scarborough, Ontario’s Tinkyáda Rice Pasta. Diners will find an impressive array of treats and even prepared meals across New Day’s bountiful displays.

Highlights from the breakfast-and-lunch menu include generations-old recipes for dishes such as lasagna and potato salad – a basic but delicious dish that Beck says her family has been eating during

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Easter for the past 45 years. The restaurant also features Zaiss’ own recipes for three-bean chili (which sounds like a scrumptious opening act for Seven Guitars from The St. Louis Black Repertory) and breakfast rice made up of brown rice, scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, green onions and gluten-free soy sauce.

For dessert, patrons can choose from a variety of cookies, cakes and more. New Day also offers Shodan Coffee and Excel Bottling Co. sodas.

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New Day Gluten Free, 7807 Clayton Road, Clayton, 314-833-5180, newdayglutenfree.com

‌Story: Following blues singer Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton’s funeral, friends and neighbors of his gather in the yard of the tenement where he lived in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, circa 1948. Flashbacks reveal how Floyd returned home from jail to the news that one of his tunes has unexpectedly become a hit.

This impresses a Chicago recording company that wants Floyd to sign a recording contract for more songs.

He wrangles with a couple of his musician pals, Canewell and Red Carter, to join him on the excursion to what he believes will be fame and success.

Floyd also wants his girlfriend, Vera, to accompany him, but she isn’t so sure. That’s because Floyd left her for another woman awhile back, but he has come back and is asking Vera for a second chance – something looked upon skeptically by their landlady, Louise.

Floyd scrambles to get his guitar out of a local pawn shop, all the while begging Vera to forgive him.

However, Floyd is also putting up with the eccentricities of King Hedley, an older resident who raises chickens and roosters, and behaves in a manner that leads Vera to observe that “he’s not right” in the head.

When Louise’s niece, Ruby, arrives from the South for an unlimited time after a mishap back home, she raises interest in some of the men, even as Floyd decides to take drastic measures to ensure he has the instruments and money to make that lucrative trip to Chicago and certain fortune – or so he thinks.

Highlights: The Black Rep, which previously has produced all 10 of August Wilson’s masterful Pittsburgh Cycle of plays set in each decade of the 20th century, offers an absorbing and richly satisfying rendition of Seven Guitars, the 1940s contribution by Wilson to his impressive canon of dramas. This current version features a number of stellar performances under Ed Smith’s insightful direction.

Other Info: Wilson is among the greatest American playwrights of the 20th century. His long, slowly crafted scripts carefully and richly develop three-dimensional characters. Patience is a virtue required to appreciate many of his works, such as this three-hour, two-act story that pays handsome dividends when performed as shrewdly as The Black Rep presentation.

Smith allows his performers plenty of time to shape their deliveries, although opening night was marred by too many missed lines that caused the production to falter now and then. With Wilson’s hefty dialogue, though, Seven Guitars is the kind of play that accomplished actors can shape into a resonating work of art, as they do here.

Kingsley Leggs, who started his storied career at The Black Rep 30 years ago before moving on to Broadway and beyond, anchors the presentation in the pivotal role of Floyd. He even gets a chance to show off his accomplished voice on an a cappella version of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

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His sturdy performance is accentuated with a well-wrought and realized interpretation of Floyd – a man who chafes at the elusive dream of success that is tougher to realize for someone who is black, even in the less overtly racist environment of Pittsburgh. Wilson inserts the periodic crow of a rooster throughout as a clarion call to action that may not be heard by everyone.

Ron Himes is deliciously off-kilter as the wily Hedley, a man whose addled conversations and oblique logic are accepted by neighbors who endure his dialogues with mystical sorts while he goes about his business of making chicken sandwiches. Himes is expert, as well, at conveying the menacing aspects of Hedley, which erupt at unexpected times in frightening fashion.

There’s accomplished supporting work by Linda Kennedy as the good-hearted Vera, who loves Floyd but really doesn’t trust his wayward ways. Cathy Simpson makes the most of the show’s share of comedy as the wisecracking Louise, always mentally a step ahead of her roustabout tenants and a sage counselor to the long-suffering Vera.

Phillip Dixon and Reginald Pierre offer well-honed portrayals of Floyd’s pals Canewell and Red Carter, the former a rather serious sort and the latter a Beau Brummell-type who knows the latest dance moves and flashes an ever-mischievous smile. Lakesha Glover adds to the wealth of the seven characters, the “seven guitars,” as Ruby, the simple Southern girl looking for a fresh start.

Smith situates his players judiciously throughout this compelling and thoughtful rendition, making Seven Guitars resonate with dramatic power. It’s one of Wilson’s greatest hits.

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Company: The St. Louis Black Repertory Venue: Emerson Performance Center, Harris-Stowe

State University, 3026 Laclede Ave. Dates: April 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 Tickets: $35-$40; contact 314-534-3810 or theblackrep.org Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | April 7, 2017 71

Around Town

By Kaitlynn Martin

Sat., April 8

‌Fri., April 7

Hubbard Radio St. Louis hosts O’FALLON’S ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT at O’Fallon Sports Park. This new tradition allows adults to hunt for Easter eggs that match up with craft beers, so participants can leave with a mix-and-match six-pack. The event also features door prizes and food trucks. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets $18 in advance and $20 “at the door.” easterbeerhunt.hubstllanding.wpengine.com.

To celebrate the reopening of the Gateway Arch grounds, CityArchRiver is throwing a SPRING INTO YOUR PARK event. This family-friendly celebration allows the public to explore the grounds and features kiddie activities like a scavenger hunt, food and drink vendors, and live music. As part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Arch grounds have been closed for construction, but most of the memorial has now been opened to the public. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. cityarchriver.org.

Sat., April 8

Twenty-nine high school finalists compete on The Fabulous Fox Theatre’s stage in a Broadway-style show in the seventh annual ST. LOUIS TEEN TALENT COMPETITION. A lineup of guest judges – part of the TV, film and musical communities, including Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Brewer, who got her start at the St. Louis Symphony and Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and Ken Page, a St. Louis native and Broadway performer – determine the winners of more than $30,000 in scholarships and prizes. Broadway actor, director and choreographer Tony Parise returns for his seventh year to direct the finals, which include his written script. The event is free and open to the public, but all seating is general admission. The Nine Network also broadcasts the hourlong program.

8 p.m. metrotix.com.

Thu., April 13

Left Bank Books hosts author Jane Hamilton for a BOOK DISCUSSION about her new novel, The Excellent Lombards. Hamilton’s previous books, The Books of Ruth and A Map of the World, numbered among Oprah’s Book Club selections. In her new novel, Hamilton introduces readers to Mary Frances “Frankie” Lombard, who feels great passion for her family’s apple orchard, but soon faces tough decisions about its future. The event is free, but proof of purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. 7 p.m. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

Sun., April 9

For the first time ever, Dandelion Yoga Productions partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis to host a 21 SUN SALUTE YOGA AND WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM. The event seeks to raise awareness and celebrate individuals living with Down syndrome. Various stations on the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park feature local health and wellness organizations. Later, certified yoga instructors lead participants through 21 sun salutes.

Proceeds from the event benefit St. Louis-area children and adults with Down syndrome. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online event registration is required.

Suggested donation, $20 for adults; $5 for children.

314-378-2986 or dandelionyogaproductions.com.

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Sat., April 8, and Sun., April 9

The Big Muddy Dance Company presents the production of SPRING AT THE SUN, showcasing 11 professional dancers. The show promises to “whisk you out of the mundane at the beautifully renovated Sun Theater in the Grand Center Arts District with premiere works combined with old favorites.” Featured performers include Kevin Jenkins, founder of Garage Contemporary Ballet and faculty at the Boston Ballet School, and Brian Enos, artistic director of The Big Muddy Dance Company and former dancer with Houston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

Showtimes vary. General admission, $25; students and seniors, $22. 314-338-4058 or thebigmuddydanceco.org.

Wed., April 12

Neil Diamond will perform at the Scottrade Center as part of his 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR, produced by Live Nation.

Diamond – a Grammy Awardwinning artist and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – has sold more than 130 million albums worldwide during his musical career.

His St. Louis visit marks the third concert on his five-month North American tour. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $16.50. livenation.com.

Ready Readers

Eggcellent Holiday Reading

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ith spring holidays nearing, many children’s books can help your family to celebrate its traditions, among them these two volumes – which should please both the tiniest tots and older preschoolers observing Easter and Passover.

Llama Llama Easter Egg by writer/illustrator Anna Dewdney should make a colorful, cheery introduction to the childhood joy of hunting Easter eggs.

In it, the title character joins his friends Goat, Lamb, Pony and others as they search their park for hidden treasures on Easter morning.

Many children love the rhymes and adorable illustrations of Dewdney’s award-winning Llama Llama series. The stories feature the ever-patient Mama Llama and her easily excited and emotional Baby Llama (no longer referred to as such, by the way), with a varying assortment of animal companions. This link in the Llama Llama chain shows a growing llama child successfully exploring his surroundings on his own, and his increasing independence should encourage children venturing out to investigate the world around them.

Toddlers familiar with Dewdney’s characters should revel in this board book, perfectly sized

to fit in a young one’s Easter basket. The illustrations’ pastels and bright tones aptly convey the feel of spring, and the title character’s surprise discovery should prompt children to take an interest in finding more hidden treasures of nature in their own backyards.

If your family holiday tradition includes Passover, meanwhile, read Passover Scavenger Hunt by Shanna Silva with illustrator Miki Sakamoto, a delightful book that features children enjoying that tradition, but puts a new spin on the old rituals.

Silva’s story introduces us to an extended family’s practice of hiding and finding the afikoman (unleavened bread) at the festive Seder meal on the first night of Passover. In the book, typically, Great-Uncle Harry hid the matzo, and the children searched for it. Less than pleased

By Sheila Oliveri at Harry’s weak and ineffectual efforts at concealment, young Rachel takes the task off his hands. She designs an intricate scavenger hunt, complete with clues and specially designed puzzle pieces, to lead her cousins to the goal.

Readers should relate to the different characters’ roles, from strategist to code cracker to treasure hunter, as they excitedly solve the mystery along with those characters. Adults, meanwhile, should appreciate the opportunity to introduce Passover customs and vocabulary in a fresh, new and inviting way.

Sakamoto’s engaging illustrations clearly communicate the activities described in Silva’s story, inviting pre-readers to gather clues as that story unfolds. Her likable-looking characters and brightly colored surroundings enliven scenes, revealing the family’s happiness at sharing this special time – so be prepared to add a scavenger hunt to your family’s holiday customs!

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The Arts Festival Dedicated to Older Adults

Maturity and Its Muse is proud to present the 2nd annual arts festival for seniors in the St. Louis area!

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St. Louis’ Lindenwood Park neighborhood welcomes a self-styled “gastrobar.”

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new eatery in southwest St. Louis’ Lindenwood Park neighborhood – roughly a concrete’s throw from the landmark Chippewa Street location of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard – Snax Gastrobar had a successful opening run, no thanks to fulminations from Mother Nature.

The afternoon of March 9 – a Thursday, named after the Norse storm god Thor – Snax Gastrobar greeted guests for the latter half of a two-day “soft” opening, just as much of the metro area turned into a blur of rain and mist. Then the mercury plunged 40 or so degrees, and a goofy (if minor) late-season snowfall hit the area that Saturday, as Old Man Winter sent St. Louisans scrambling for all-but-mothballed parkas, gloves and knit caps.

In all likelihood, the husband-and-wife team of Stanley and Arlene Browne – who conceived Snax Gastrobar and who, for some time now, have operated Robust Wine Bar’s tandem locations in Webster Groves and downtown St. Louis – experienced a moment of sheer and utter confusion.

“Wednesday taxed us,” confesses the new establishment’s burly, affable bar manager, Jamie Coffman. “Thursday taxed us. Friday, the grand opening, really taxed us.”

But his matter-of-fact tone joined with the poise and efficiency of the two servers on duty to suggest any “tax” per se ranked as chump change, as Snax Gastrobar satisfied customers with drinks and dinners from chef Joseph Hemp V (Robust Wine Bar’s executive chef for the past lustrum).

Confirmation of that notion came one recent evening less than a week after the restaurant’s launch on the former site of the lauded but short-lived J MacArthur’s An American Kitchen (a shot of which, amusingly, still lingers on Lindenwood Park’s online home page slideshow). That evening, a younger man in a black back-brimmed ball cap savored a draft Citrapolis from St. Louis’ Modern Brewery and gravely told Coffman, “LeBron’s pretty good at traveling.”

In the dining room’s northeast corner, meanwhile, three middle-aged women were studying menus while chattering like mad, near a quasi-chalkboard decorated with amusing sayings: Ben Franklin’s misquotation about beer and God’s love, as well as quips like “In dog beers, I’ve only had one” and “Beer is good, but beers are better.” And from a table near the room’s windowed western edge, an infant gaily testified, “Yah, yah, yah, chip yah fah!”

So: Snax Gastrobar, yes. But what does that even mean?

The short answer: a rather fine distinction.

At a glance, the term gastrobar seems a conceptual upsell of gastropub, itself a slippery linguistic fish. Two of three unabridged dictionaries at hand, that is, define the springboard term as a “bar that serves food considered to be of high quality” and “a pub that specializes in serving high-quality food.” (The third and oldest of the unabridged dictionaries, like lesser lexicons, fails even to index gastropub.)

Gastrobar, again, seemingly draws a fine distinction between a focus on just beer and on a fuller range of libations, because many Americans, unaccountably, regard pubs, gastro- or otherwise, as strictly zymurgic zones.

This likely would tickle the Brits, who (to filch a construction from early 20th-century literary bomb-thrower Gertrude Stein) know that a pub is a pub is a pub is a pub – that at the local public house, one can just as easily sip a gin as a bitter.

In any event, Snax Gastrobar’s culinary offerings lean toward higher-end comfort food. A simple and simplistic bean counter’s squint at the dinner-only menu – which puckishly

impersonates the flowcharts so integral to, oh, y’know, accountancy – reveals six starters, a single soup (New England clam chowder) and three mostly standard salads, four sandwiches, six “mains” (entrées, for those not down with foodie patois), a similar number of sides, four kiddie dishes and more than five but fewer than six desserts. (“Just want a little something???” the menu asks, to tease the restaurant’s Ice Cream Shooter – a mini scoop on a mini cone for a buck and a half.)

That said, no one in his or her right mind would really want to count beans when Snax Gastrobar’s kitchen can plate something a lot more tempting.

Consider, for starters, its starters, which cost between $5 and $12. They range from Bar Kibble (a Chex Mix-style nosh simultaneously sweet, salty and “spicy”) to separate house-cured and -smoked charcuterie and fromage (with rotating cheeses from various sources local and otherwise), both accompanied by fig jam, garlic mustard and crackers.

The establishment’s sandwiches, which cost $10 and $12 and come with garlic-Parmesan fries, include the requisite burger as well as a Reuben with house-cured and -smoked pastrami, a BLT and a po’boy incorporating some succulent marinated and grilled shrimp.

Snax Gastrobar’s entrées – those infamous “mains” – each cost $15, $16 or $17 and similarly include old favorites like meatloaf, an intriguing-sounding lamb shepherd’s pie and, for noncarnivores, wild and exotic mushrooms sautéed with spinach and served on a bed of Parmesan grits.

Grits recur among the quintet of sides, which otherwise seem standard enough and which run from $4 for mashed potatoes to $6 for (almost inevitably) mac ’n’ cheese.

From their section of the menu, meanwhile, younger guests can enjoy that last dish and other dishes that range from $4 to $12 (for both mini steak frites with veggies and a dish labelled “Ham-Chop n Grits and Veggies”).

Finally, the full desserts (priced between $5 and $8) constitute these temptations: a chocolate cupcake with sprinkles, apple pie à la mode, a triple scoop of Webster Groves’ Serendipity Ice Cream, vanilla crème brûlée and, tantalizingly, a salted-caramel ice cream sandwich.

Beyond the culinary offerings as such, a separate menu showcases Snax Gastrobar’s libations.

Not unexpectedly, given that Stanley Browne holds the rank of certified sommelier through Napa, California’s Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, the establishment features dozens and dozens of fine wines. It also spotlights seven signature cocktails, among them a Manhattan potent enough for a native Manhattanite, as well as, intriguingly, a pear margarita and a sour made with Maplewood’s Big O Ginger Liqueur. And last but scarcely least, the new establishment’s libations constitute a bounty of brews: six on tap, including Busch; 12 in cans, including Stag; and 17 in bottles, including PBR. Both menus, on the evening of the aforesaid visit, were giving patrons much to mull as the servers navigated the tastefully appointed place, which sports slate-gray walls

accented with bursts of orange – as on the chairs to a central communal 10-top, three pendants lighting part of the open bar and thin plastic drink coasters regularly perforated by tiny rectangles for a checkerboard effect.

Amusingly, that evening, Browne arrived early, opened a tablet at the end of the bar and almost immediately ignored it as the pace at Snax Gastrobar increased.

First, he paused to relate the restaurant’s seating capacity: 56 in the dining room plus 11 at the bar, 40 in the front enclosed patio and 30 in a back outdoor area. Then, with spousal pride, he indicated a can of Zwickel (from Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.) topping the bar, one of several such aluminum containers from various brewers that his wife had repurposed as candles. Next, he signed for a congratulatory bouquet delivered to Snax Gastrobar, which, almost perforce, he also photographed for social media purposes.

Ultimately, Browne doffed his sport coat – the kid gloves were off – just before bussing a table and relocating a chair to an alcove in order to accommodate a stroller.

At the same time, the PA system, at a discreet level, was playing Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and three flat-screen TVs were broadcasting a sports event in a similarly nonintrusive fashion. Utensils here, there and everywhere were going clink-clink-clink, and in crafting a cocktail, Coffman, with two joined metal mixing glasses, impersonated the lead shaker player in a mariachi band: chicka-chicka-chicka.

In short, Snax Gastrobar sounded like a restaurant of much longer tenure, a neighborhood establishment adept at delighting patrons for considerably more than a mere five workdays. So amid the glorious tumult, whether tipping a pint, a pinot or a Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, visitors to the Lindenwood Park newcomer may wish to say a toast to it and to hope it continues, yes, to welcome diners in such fine style.

Snax Gastrobar, 3500 Watson Road, St. Louis, 314-353-9463, snaxstl.com Editor’s Note: Stanley Browne contributes an oenological column, The Wine Life, each month to Ladue News.

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April 29, 2017

Communication is the cornerstone of human interaction. One organization, DEAF, Inc., seeks to empower deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals, so they can bridge a sustainable foundation of communication and equal access. “[At DEAF, Inc.,] we embrace a continuum of education in the deaf and hearing community,” Jim Shearburn, community development officer, says. “There are people who have profound deafness to mild hearing loss. Some use American Sign Language. Some rely on lip reading or speaking. We embrace all.” Visit DEAF, Inc. at 25 E. Frisco Ave. in Webster Groves, call 314-714-6400 (voice) or 314-968-8868 (interpreting services), and browse online at Deafinc.org to learn more.

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ithout one of your five senses, life can seem vastly different. It doesn’t have to completely alter your relationships, your work or how you interact with the world, though, thanks to organizations like DEAF, Inc. “[Our] mission is to build a sustainable foundation of empowerment, awareness and communication access for both the deaf, hard of hearing and the hearing community. We want to bridge those worlds,” Jim Shearburn, community development officer, says.

DEAF, Inc. has earned a special distinction among other, similar agencies by being the only nonprofit, deafowned advocacy and interpreting service in the state of Missouri, and one of the few in the United States. “Full access for all is our motto. It’s all about communication,” Shearburn states. “Deaf people are no different than you or I. They are people with families, with love and

loss, with cars and jobs. It’s a highly isolating disability.

Outreach around communication is so important.”

DEAF, Inc. has found many ways to influence the community. “One of the biggest impacts we make is providing full communication access though our interpreting service,” Shearburn shares. “We also provide access to health services. Pink Wings of Hope is [one of our groups] started by deaf women for survivors of breast cancer. We’re sending two deaf women – former patients – to New York City to train as patient navigators, which is groundbreaking.”

In addition, DEAF Inc. is addressing the shortage of summer opportunities for deaf children by hosting a summer camp. The organization also is partnering with the Missouri History Museum to enable more interactivity with its exhibits, including “Route 66” and “#1 in Civil Rights,” through smartphone communication abilities. DEAF, Inc. also helps to train

police officers in how to respond to a deaf person or someone hard of hearing.

“We work really hard on the concept of empowerment,” Shearburn says. “We work one-on-one with clients on self-advocacy while embracing all forms of communication, from American Sign Language to lip reading and speaking. We work to empower.”

DEAF VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2017 April 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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“This exhibit will be presented to the public free of charge and gets a slice of deaf culture out to the mainstream arts community in St. Louis,” community development officer Jim Shearburn says.

Register online for this free event at dvaf.deafinc.org.

25 E. Frisco Ave., Webster Groves, 314-714-6400 (office), 314-968-8868 (interpreting services), deafinc.org

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7923 Forsyth Blvd., 314-726-5007, barristersinclayton.com With the largest selection of craft beer in Clayton and 30-plus bloody mary options for brunch, you won’t want to miss out.

Barrister’s – not your typical pub fare, not your typical sports bar!

FRAZER’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1811 Pestalozzi St., 314-773-8646, frazersgoodeats.com

Inspired by tastes found around the globe, Frazer’s offers authentic cuisine in its sleek lounge and comfortable dining room, with brunch available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday.

CHASE CLUB AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA

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Discover the taste of New Orleans in the Central West End at Evangeline’s. From traditional red beans and rice to gumbo and jambalaya, you’ll find every temptation to enjoy. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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8831 Ladue Road, 314-721-4100, g iovanniskitchenstl.com Spice up your workweek with the perfect lunch escape at Giovanni’s Kitchen, close to downtown Clayton. See what everyone in the Lou keeps talking about at this award-winning Italian restaurant.

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In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin.

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Direct Purchase • Estate Sales • Appraisals

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Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms.

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YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN: • • • •

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Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance NOW ADDING NEW CUSTOMERS FOR 2017 Complete Estate Management Maintenance: ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Plantings ï Bed Work ï Drainage Solutions ï Seed and Sod ï Annual Turf Care Packages Outdoor Living: ï Patios ï Fire Features ï Retaining Walls ï Water Features ï Native Landscapes ï Driveways and Walkways Call Today for Estimate

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Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

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INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

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TUCKPOINTING Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid Tuckpointing and Spotpointing w/Color Match.

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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.

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