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Health 9 Notes 10 Hyken’s Homework 11 Crossword

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FEATURE: Community Support

COMMUNITY SUPPORT Metro area organizations and individuals are working hard to help those in need during this global crisis. Find out how you can get involved in these amazing local efforts in this guide by LN’s Amanda Dahl.

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Design & Décor WORK FROM HOME IN STYLE LN writer Amanda Dahl consults with Lan Sansone, one of the three stylin’ gents behind The Normal Brand, for recommendations on what to wear nowadays to maintain an air of professionalism when working from home.

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Gatherings & Goodwill

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Arts & Culture

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The Trio Landscape FEATURE: The Normal Brand

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28 Art Speak 29 Innovation Hub FEATURE:

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Virtual Arts

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LN writer Maggie Peters takes readers on a tour of a number of arts-related ways (beyond enjoying the latest LN, that is) to stave off “shelter-in-place” boredom.

Care to Learn sees to the health, hunger and hygiene needs of local impoverished children. Learn more about the organization and its upcoming gala on Page 8. Care to Learn, pictured left to right: Shelley Cade, event co-chair and advisory board member for the Greater St. Louis Region chapter; Doug Pitt, founder of Care to Learn; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, advisory board member for the Greater St. Louis Region chapter; Donn Sorensen, advisory board chair for the Greater St. Louis Region chapter; and Sanaz Collins, event co-chair and advisory board vice-chair for the Greater St. Louis Region chapter. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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ON THE COVER CARE TO LEARN

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overty can have lasting effects on youth as they pursue their educations. Care to Learn seeks to even the playing field by gifting schoolchildren with what they, at a most basic human level, deserve: access to food, clean hygiene and health care.

Founder Doug Pitt recalls community stories of three siblings sharing a toothbrush, or a little girl wearing her mother’s high-heeled shoes because she had no other options, or the fifth-grade boy who was teased for wearing his mother’s jeans. These tales drove him into action.

“If I could just find these kids, give them self-esteem and just let them be kids,” he recalls. “These things are simple fixes and, so, Care to Learn was born.”

The Greater St. Louis Region chapter hosts its annual fundraiser, a Venetian Masquerade Ball, to support the organization in its efforts. “We stretch the donation dollars a lot farther and get them right to the kids,” Pitt details. “A lot of young kids deal with adult situations.

We can smooth this passage and get them back in the classroom.”

During the COVID-19 public health crisis, Care to Learn has taken action to assist children with their immediate health, hunger and hygiene needs. The organization hopes to sustain this effort but funds are going out faster than usual because of the heightened needs of the community. Your donations can ensure Care to Learn continues its great work.

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VENETIAN MASQUERADE BALL Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Cocktail Reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dining & Program from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Palladium Saint Louis The Greater St. Louis Region chapter of Care to Learn invites you to its annual fundraiser to support the nonprofit organization in unmasking health, hunger and hygiene barriers. Sponsorships start at $1,000, with VIP tickets priced at $250 a person. Creative dress, masks and black tie are all encouraged.

Register at caretolearn.org/masquerade.

From left to right, founder Doug Pitt is with executive VP of Operations at Mercy Donn Sorensen, who serves as Care to Learn’s advisory board chair.

Donn Sorensen, advisory board chair, believes people need community to flourish and that this happens through access to food, health care, education, infrastructure and justice. “Those in poverty don’t necessarily have access,” he says. “That’s what giving back does – it fixes injustices.”

According to him, the poverty and achievement gap are widening, with one in four children born into poverty in the greater St. Louis area. “To break that and get kids out of poverty, education is fundamental,” Sorensen states. “The horrible irony is that poverty itself is a barrier to attending school. Kids are born into poverty; it’s not their fault. We have a responsibility to help them break that cycle by staying in school.”

Do your part to better a child’s life today. Snag your seat at the upcoming Venetian Masquerade Ball or make a donation at caretolearn.org/ greaterstlouisregion/stlouisregion.

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HEALTH NOTES

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

By Alecia Humphreys

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hile the world seems fragile amid the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety can run high and be hard to handle as a child or even a teen. Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as CBT, can be the most effective treatment to try for anxiety disorders – and thankfully, Calm Mind CBT, founded by Angela Adamson in Clayton, specializes in such therapy.

“In St. Louis, there is such a need for therapists that are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for kids,” Adamson says. “So I’ve been working with kids my whole career, and I’ve always wanted to be able to develop my own business and expand it, provide training and additional resources for people.”

You may be wondering: What is CBT? “Cognitive behavioral therapy is a way of conceptualizing or thinking about how a problem gets created and maintained,” Adamson says. “So it really can be applied to almost any disorder or any problem that someone is having.”

Adamson says CBT often benefits individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (commonly shortened to just OCD) and depression and anxiety disorders related to such concerns as social fears, separation, panic attacks, phobias and more.

“There’s new research on schizophrenia being effective with cognitive behavioral therapy, too,” she says. “Substance abuse treatment – really a wide array.”

Adamson says treatment often begins with gathering information and trying to determine the root of a problem.

“Typically, the first couple sessions might look a little different than other

sessions because we are trying to develop treatment goals,” she says. “So we would sit down and develop some pretty concrete, hopefully measurable, treatment goals that we can track throughout treatment to make sure we are making progress.”

Such goals could include being able to sleep over at a friend’s house without feeling separation anxiety from a parent or stopping procrastination – and thus, the anxiety and stress that follow.

“People are coming to therapy because they want to feel better, so the first thing we are trying to figure out is where do feelings come from and how can we make changes with those,” Adamson says. “So we do activities to ultimately lead to the conclusion that a big part of how we feel is what we think about. And a big part of what keeps our feelings going is how we behave – hence, the cognitive behavioral piece, and then teaching people that just because we think something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. It doesn’t mean it’s not true, but it doesn’t mean it’s absolutely true.”

Adamson says CBT is a shorter-term therapy and is ultimately more goaloriented and structured than other therapies.

“It’s really an amazing experience to work with kids who didn’t realize the reason they are struggling so much in school or fighting so much with their parents is because of OCD,” Adamson says. “And once everyone understands it and knows what to do, it’s just awesome how much that helps day-to-day life.”

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HYKEN’S HOMEWORK

A New Era in Education

By Dr. Russell Hyken

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s I write this, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, the St. Louis County and St. Louis governments have issued a stay-at-home order – and my teenagers have learned that school will resume online once spring break ends.

Internet-based classes are commonplace in college, and many university students have taken a virtual class at some point or another. Most younger kids, however, have not experienced computer-based learning beyond a school project.

The following paragraphs provide advice on how to cope with this new educational era: To keep your sons and daughters focused while staring at a screen, create a designated school space within your house to serve as their temporary distance learning location. This area should include a desk and be well-stocked with pens, pencils, paper and other essential aids such as healthy snacks and beverages. The proper academic ambiance helps students increase productivity and stay on task. Sitting at a desk and in a well-lit room is also more conducive to

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learning than lounging on a comfortable couch.

Time management is also a crucial skill in this new era of education. Although class starts are designated by one’s school, study hours will be left to the student to organize. It can be tempting to wait until the last minute, but avoiding work creates stress. Online students should set a schedule – and stick with it. In fact, try to finish assignments early in order to ask questions and review work.

When being schooled in your bedroom or basement, it is easy to be distracted. To assist with focus, parents should monitor study sessions.

The occasional walk-by in a nonconfrontational manner will ensure your child keeps his or her eyes on the screen. Knowing mom or dad is just around the corner will deter any impulsive urge to engage with technological diversions.

Even though school takes place on the computer, it is important to use old-school learning strategies. Taking notes during class makes it easier to remember important information. It also keeps students engaged,

which can be difficult when sitting alone in a room. And kids, quizzing yourself while studying can help you retain newly learned information.

Last, all instructors are willing to assist, but distance learning does not allow educators to pick up on nonverbal cues, which would indicate when a student is confused. Parents, encourage your child to reach out to his or her teacher if further explanation is needed. When communicating with adults, teenagers should aim to write grammatically correct sentences with a respectful tone.

In these trying times, students are being asked to separate from their friends, miss spring activities and stay inside. Academics are important, but it is also important to be sensitive to your children’s mental health needs. If your teenager is upset, parents, show empathy and listen to their concerns. If, however, your child is overly anxious or seems depressed, reach out to a mental health professional; many therapists are offering therapeutic calls and video sessions to help those in need.

Stay well, study hard and stay home!

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

Thank you!

Ladue News would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of the health care professionals, restaurant workers, delivery drivers, grocery store employees and all other essential workers for their commitment and efforts during this time. We are so grateful for all you’re doing to keep our families safe and healthy.

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St. Louis Is

RiSinG UP

By Amanda Dahl

The metro area is giving hope and support to those affected

by COVID-19 in inspired ways.

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Amid a global health crisis, the metro area is coming together to support those severely impacted by the spread of COVID-19.

Ladue News has here enumerated a number of ways to get help and to give help locally during these uncertain times. Visit laduenews.com now for even more ways you can support those in need during these uncertain times.

income aid: The Gateway Resilience Fund: St. Louis is answering the community’s call during the COVID-19 crisis. Individual owners and entities are coming together to build The Gateway Resilience Fund, an initiative that can offer shortterm monetary relief to employees and owners within the service and retail industries. Individuals may be granted up to $500. For details on eligibility and how to apply, visit stlgives.org/covid19/gateway-resilience-fund.

Good for the Grove: St. Louis’ Takashima Records and Stag Beer, with support from the merchant group of that municipality’s Grove business district and Park Central Development, have created an ongoing fundraiser to support service industry workers affected by the crisis. Grove Community Improvement District Service workers are eligible but must show qualification through their employers. Grove business owners can provide relief for furloughed employees by contacting Matt Leach at matt@takashimarecords.com.

Visit gofundme.com/f/8dad9n-good-for-the-grove to learn more.

The Regional arts commission of St. Louis: Partnering with the St. Louis Community Foundation, the RAC’s $100,000 Artist Relief Fund aids artists and creatives whose incomes have been directly impacted by the current crisis.

Applications for individual $500 and $1,000 grants are available at racstl.org/covid19.

Food & GRoceRy SeRviceS: Gooseberries: This South City eatery is giving away grocery staples each Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 a.m. until supplies run out. Owners Kim Bond and Ross Lessor are currently crafting a menu for weekly porch deliveries, which will begin at the end of April. Visit facebook.com/ gooseberrieseatsandtreats for updates.

Kimchi Guys: Partnering with Sysco St. Louis and St. Louis’ St. Patrick Center, that municipality’s Kimchi Guys is providing meals for hospitality workers and individuals with unstable housing. For those who qualify, visit Kimchi Guys between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through May 12 to pick up a free meal of a Korean fried chicken sandwich with chips and a side of kimchi. operation Food Search: OFS has begun a four-pronged effort to support children and families through food services. First, it’s launching the Summer Food Service Program immediately, which offers free grab-and-go nutritious meals for children who are “out” of school. Second, OFS supports Saint Louis Public Schools with emergency food packs for its families (with locations listed at slps.org/meals). Third, OFS guides school district superintendents on food policy as part of their response plans while providing emergency food packs to numerous districts and independent schools.

Fourth, OFS constantly updates a map at operationfoodsearch.org/covid-19-mealmap where children and their families can access free meals.

Sugarfire Smoke House: The local culinary company raised $8,000 for St. Louis’ Gateway Resilience Fund by distributing more than 1,500 free breakfast sandwiches and soup. Sugarfire delivered the meals via a mobile kitchen trailer to raise donations for furloughed restaurant workers. The national giant US Foods donated supplies for the initiative.

HeaLtH HeLp: american Red cross: Take part in this lifesaving service by visiting redcrossblood.org and searching locally under “Find a Blood Drive,” located at the top right corner of the website, or browsing additional information on how to become a potential donor.

The italian community of St. Louis: This united effort supports health personnel and volunteers at the epicenter of the pandemic in Northern Italy by raising funds for Croce Rossa Italiana – Comitato di San Donato Milanese, a branch of the Italian Red Cross. The funds will provide critical equipment and materials for health workers caught in warlike conditions.

World Wide technology: WWT has partnered with Chesterfield’s Kingdom Capital and Washington University in St. Louis to assist the U.S. government in developing a treatment for and preventive therapies against COVID-19 through the use of Kingdom Capital’s PercayAI technology. Learn more at wwt.com.

BuSineSS BooSt: covid-19 Regional Response Fund: This initiative benefits nonprofits that aid the elderly, those in isolation or quarantine, and children who no longer receive free or reduced-cost lunches. The fund is made possible by a coalition of more than 25 area benefactors, which is currently evaluating area organizations that can bring the most good. To date, 16 nonprofits have been awarded a total of $370,000. Visit stlgives.org/covid19/regional-response-fund for updates on when the initiative will open for application.

The Gateway Resilience Fund: Businesses in the service and retail industries, including independent bars, restaurants and shops, that have been affected by area closures and other circumstances related to the pandemic are welcome to apply. To date (and in under two weeks), the fund has delivered almost $440,000 in financial relief to 525 individuals and 16 downtown businesses. Businesses may be granted up to $5,000. For details on eligibility and how to apply, visit stlgives.org/ covid19/gateway-resilience-fund.

Here for Good: Take part in the movement to support local businesses, hashtagged #HereForGoodSTL. Here for Good is selling T-shirts at tinylittlemonster.com/here-for-good to benefit those affected by the crisis.

The Women’s creative: The Women’s Creative has launched a support group for local businesses through Facebook at facebook.com/groups/314together. There or under the hashtag “#314together,” people can share ways to get involved and encouraging messages to small-business owners and their employees.

World Wide technology: WWT’s flowery partner Festive Couture Floral donated arrangements, originally designed for the canceled Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis annual gala, to area nursing homes.

additionaL ReSouRceS: The united Way of Greater St. Louis: The organization offers a handy guide to contact information for various resources, including basic needs support, mental health and legal aid, pet and animal rescue and more. Visit 211helps.org for more information. In addition, sign up to volunteer at stlvolunteer.org.

World Wide technology: WWT donated brand-new laptops to the Jennings School District, enabling more than 40 underserved students to continue their studies through online access.

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By Pat Raven, Ph. D., with Julie Hess

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uring these difficult times, we’re truly fortunate to have plants to feed our souls.

Each seed that sprouts in my sunroom gives me renewed faith in the continuity of nature and the hope that one day we’ll return to some semblance of order. Our gardens remain fundamental to maintaining both our sanity and our humanity.

I’ve talked with a couple of local nurseries about how they’re dealing with the present special circumstances to keep plants available to housebound people and discovered many nurseries are figuring out how to fill area gardens in inventive ways. For instance, Liz McPheeters of Bowood Farms in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood told me its nursery is offering curbside pickup and home delivery for phone or online orders – call your own nearby nursery to learn your options.

For new flowering trees, consider the Missouri native redbud; although short-lived (30 to 40 years), it looks wonderfully beautiful in bloom. Our lovely native dogwood complements the redbud in woods and looks beautiful in gardens, too. Cultivars such as ‘Cherokee’ take full sun and nicely adorn a spring garden.

One of my other favorites, the serviceberry, offers many varieties, all blooming in the earliest weeks of spring. Fringe trees, like the

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native Chionanthus virginicus and the Asian C. retusus, make lovely midsize shrub-trees that delight with fluttery, thin, white petals starting next month.

Magnolias have much to offer, too. First, for example, the hybrid Magnolia x soulangeana, of East Asian origin, flowers leafless in the early spring (and might be knocked back by frost). Later, the native sweet bay (Magnolia virginiana) bears attractive flowers, and the evergreen Magnolia grandiflora, native in the southeastern U.S., keeps flowering all summer with glossy leaves; it’s reliably winter-hardy in the Ladue area.

Then, too, consider wonderful cherries for spring displays – among them autumn cherry, weeping cherry, ‘Kwansan,’ ‘Kansan’ or ‘Yoshino.’ Maples and black gum similarly yield excellent fall colors.

If you’d rather have native shade trees, consider sugar or red maples for quick growth and fall color or buckeyes for seasonal displays. River birch offers summer shade and winter interest. Nyssa, black gum or tupelo, provides excellent summer shade and awesome autumn scarlet foliage. Finally, papaw makes a great colonizer, attractive at all seasons, just like the colorful sassafras.

No matter what problems you’re facing today, a moment spent in a garden can ease them. And even when you can’t venture outside, visit the Missouri Botanical Garden’s YouTube channel, now being updated regularly.

Despite adversity, the joy of gardening helps maintain us, heart and soul!

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Work-From-Home WardrobE

By Amanda Dahl Photos courtesy of The Normal Brand

Puremeso hoodie, $58 (originally $78) Puremeso joggers, $56 (originally $75)

TNB sleeve cropped hoodie, $61 (originally $82)

Puremeso snap henley, $66 (originally $88)

Puremeso shirttail hem hoodie, $66 (originally $88)

A fledgling Clayton retailer provides guidance on how to marry office-appropriate attire with the comforts of home.

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he work environment for most folks has taken on a whole new look in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. More people are telecommuting from the safety of their homes, communicating with colleagues via Zoom meetings and instant messenger, and adjusting to a routine that sometimes involves family interruptions.

Local designers at The Normal Brand on the Clayton/ Ladue border, however, have found a way to deliver a new normalcy to the metro area – and across the globe.

Its latest WFH (“work-from-home,” of course) collection focuses on comfort and functionality. “You still want to look presentable when working from home,” cofounder Lan Sansone says. “The active Puremeso shirt is incredibly comfortable, yet looks good. If you’re in front of people [on a computer screen], it gets you in that mindset of working.”

“Puremeso,” pronounced pure-may-soh, is a textile technology Sansone and his two brothers, Conrad and Jimmy, created to capture the softest kind of comfort. The trademarked style features heavily in the WFH collection, captured in joggers, henleys, button-downs and hoodies.

“We went with a lot of solid silhouettes that have some pop of color,” Sansone says. “You’ll see the sunrise color, the blue haze and also solid neutrals. There are spring plaids [as well] that the product team put together.”

All of The Normal Brand’s collections are currently discounted by 25 percent. The Sansones are keeping a steady eye on the evolving public health crisis to ensure they stay proactive in protecting their employees and customers. They are following closure protocols for the flagship storefront here, as well as at the specialty boutiques in which their products are sold.

For now, though, metro area residents can find comfort, quality and a style that will take them anywhere – even if that destination is as simple as lounging and working at home – online at the retailer’s website.

Active Puremeso button-down shirt, $66 (originally $88)

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Active Puremeso half-zip hoodie, $58 (originally $78)

Active Puremeso long-sleeve henley, $43 (originally $58)

Active Puremeso gym shorts, $51 (originally $68)

DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Square One Media Productions

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esiding in Westwood, this stately brick manse holds dominion over more than 2 acres and invites sunshine through its many gorgeous windows. The 1½-story home, built by Scherholtz construction, welcomes guests in through the distinguished grand entry, flanked by the handsome library and elegant dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and discover a fantastic view of the formal living room, which showcases a 20-foot wall of windows and one of six fireplaces found throughout the residence. Cozy areas abound, including the hearth room, with a bead-board ceiling, and the gourmet kitchen, where family can gather. Retire to the romantic master suite where you can relax and read, while sipping a night cap, in the adjoining boudoir.

Come morning, you and your significant other will appreciate the outfitted closets as you prep for another lovely day at home sweet home.

This 4-bedroom, 6 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in Westwood is listed for $1.875 million.

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI

DESSERT FIRST FUNDRAISER Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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ate in February, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri presented its annual gala, Dessert First, at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. Guests started the evening in the Lindell Ballroom, sampling 10 desserts made by local chefs using Girl Scout Cookies as their main ingredient. After tasting the creations and voting on their favorite, guests moved to the Khorassan Ballroom for dinner, awards and more desserts. Bonnie Barczykowski, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, and Cynthia Heath, board chairperson, welcomed everyone before a presentation of awards. The Individual Legacy Builder Award went to Myrtle and Earl Walker, the Corporate Legacy Builder Award went to Edward Jones, and the Community Legacy Builder Award went to Camp Fury STL. Scholarship awardees were Alexis Edgar and Nicole Licavoli.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

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We are so grateful to the more than 450 individuals who joined us for our annual signature fundraising event, Dessert First. The ongoing dedication of individuals, organizations and community supporters makes it possible for Girl Scouts to provide our eastern Missouri girls the tools and resources needed for a lifetime of leadership and success.”

– BONNIE BARCZYKOWSKI, CEO Karen Gelb, Nancy Gelb

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Alexandria Blakemore, Kayla Lovelass

Denise Sallee, Marie Sallee

Sarah Westland, Keri Westland

Kwasi Mawuenyega, Shertina Gillespie

Kathy Mack, Julie Cubbage

Chris and Jenny Barlow, Jennifer Martin

Karen Mille, Martha Uhlhorn

Leslie Steinmeyer, Shanthi Krishnan

Lola and Russell Ping

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ART SPEAK THE

PROMISE OF TOMORROW

By Drew Gieseke Photos courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

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hyllis Brissenden couldn’t have known just how much her gift meant to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

The organization’s longtime board member died last December, and although Opera Theatre has yet to receive her $45 million bequest – which was announced in early February and numbers among the largest gifts in American opera history – its impact is already being felt.

“When we announced this news, we talked about the fact that it opens all kinds of possibilities for the future, and that’s still very much true,” says Andrew Jorgensen, Opera Theatre’s general director. “But I think right now, if I can put a finer point on it, I think that this gift ensures that Opera Theatre will have a tomorrow.”

Jorgensen quickly adds that Opera Theatre has a long, Andrew distinguished history as a wellJorgensen, Opera Theatre’s positioned organization; prior general director to the gift, its endowment sat at $35 million.

Only 20 percent of Opera Theatre’s funding comes from ticket sales; the rest relies on donations and outside funding to put on its annual festival, which acts as a showcase for new, progressive and diverse voices in the operatic world. Jorgensen points to his predecessors and the board for its extraordinary leadership and stability since Opera Theatre’s founding in 1976.

Part of that leadership can be attributed to Brissenden. From an initial gift of approximately $2,000 (and subsequent donations every year totaling roughly $2.5 million) to serving on the board since the company was founded to forming friendships with people at every level of it, it’s clear just how much Opera Theatre meant to her.

She even was known to consider the organization her family. “I think the size of this gift

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Phyllis Brissenden with Isaac Mizrahi, director and designer of The Magic Flute (2014)

tells us how much she meant that,” Jorgensen says.

The local onset of COVID-19 last month and the ensuing shutdown of much of the metro area economy brought an unimaginable amount of uncertainty to countless people everywhere. As a result, many industries and individuals will likely struggle for months if not years. And while Opera Theatre won’t see the impact of its $45 million gift until autumn, it remains a steadying force in these frightening times, particularly in light of the cancellation of the company’s 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns, announced on April 7.

“In the course of ordinary events, it would take years to feel the full impact of this gift,” Jorgensen says. “This kind of windfall really ensures the future and the stability of our company in a moment when so much else is uncertain. I doubt that this is what Phyllis had in mind when she included Opera Theatre in her plans, but I think it would give her great joy to know that she was our rock of stability in this incredibly uncertain moment, and I don’t mind saying that we have a guardian angel.”

The $45 million gift allows Opera Theatre to do exactly what so many other arts organizations may not be able to for quite some time: plan.

Jorgensen mentions that even before the coronaviral pandemic, the organization had just begun its five-year strategic planning process – a regular procedure he attributes to the company’s current stability.

Now, Opera Theatre’s vision of the future has broadened considerably.

“One of the big conversations we’d begun

Phyllis Brissenden with Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard and his wife Robin Burgess (2013)

was how we could be a greater service to the community,” Jorgensen says. “And so it’s premature to promise any specific action items that may come, but what I can tell you is that we’re deeply committed to being more deeply present in the community throughout the year.

And I am eager to find ways to use this gift and other gifts to ensure that Opera Theatre is as accessible and inviting as it can be to everyone.

“It’s never been clearer to me that we need places to gather – and I want Opera Theatre to be home to as many St. Louisans as can be, and I think that would make Phyllis very proud.”

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Sally S. Levy Opera Center, 210 Hazel Ave., St. Louis, 314-961-0171, opera-stl.org

INNOVATION HUB

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

By Andrea Smith | Photos by Beards & Blondes, courtesy of Grace Meat + Three

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hen Rick Lewis, co-owner of Grace Meat + Three, explains how his St. Louis restaurant is handling the coronavirus crisis, he talks about lines drawn on the sidewalk to space out customers, online orders, a no-cash policy, a pared-down menu, adjusted hours and numerous other changes made to stay in business and keep everyone safe.

What he’s less likely to mention is how he and his co-owner/wife Elisa voluntarily gave up their own salaries to keep their full staff employed.

“I mean, that’s easy for us to do,” Lewis says. “It’s a lot harder to ask everybody else to take pay cuts.”

The management team at Grace Meat + Three began preparing for major changes when the coronavirus first hit the U.S., he continues.

When restaurants in Illinois were forced to shut their doors, it seemed a precursor of what was to come locally.

“At first, we were pretty upset and emotional because we thought, you know, our only option was going to be to furlough two-thirds of our staff and work with our core team of managers,” Lewis says. “But that didn’t really sit well with us.”

Grace Meat + Three opened about 2½ years ago in St. Louis’ Forest Park Southeast neighborhood with a focus on fostering a familylike atmosphere inside the couple’s

restaurant through relationships with both staff and customers.

“At Grace, we hope our guests enter and leave feeling valued, important and satisfied, not just because they had delicious food or great service, but because they literally experienced one of the greatest gifts, the gift of fellowship,” the eatery’s mission statement reads.

Fellowship looks different these days, but Grace Meat + Three’s mission statement does not.

“We were on the phone with one of our partners, and we read through our mission statement,” Lewis recounts. “We value our customers and our team as family and basically made the decision not to lay anyone off.”

Other Grace Meat + Three employees who were paid salaries agreed to accept hourly wages as well. Despite a considerable loss of business, which the industry as a whole has experienced, Lewis says he’s encouraged by the community’s generosity.

The menu now includes two Giving Grace meals, and for every meal purchased, 15 percent of the sale goes toward helping out-of-work servers, bartenders and cooks in the area.

Additionally, Lewis says some customers have asked to purchase an extra meal, not to take home but to donate to those in need or to those working on the frontlines.

“Every day, we’ve had anywhere from 30 to 50

meals to be able to give out for free,” he says. “I’m feeling very confident that we’ll weather through this and that we’re doing well … It’s still pretty stressful and a roller coaster ride, and we’re just honestly taking it day by day.”

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Neil LaBute’s Ten X Ten Series Streaming Free Online.

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Contemptible Entertainment describes Ten X Ten as “a collection of original monologues that are performed directly to the camera and in real time” and is offering this acclaimed series free through the St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s Twitter page. One set will be released each week for five weeks, with the first release having been on March 25.

#BringTheSTLZooToYou. Learn what your favorite animals at the Saint Louis Zoo have been up to when you check out any of the videos and photos shared on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat (@saintlouiszoo) using the hashtag #BringTheSTLZooToYou. The zoo has taken precautions to ensure the safety of both its workers and the animals, while still providing those at home with the same memorable animal experiences they would get in person.

STAGES Performing Arts Academy Educational Digital Content for Students.

Shakespeare in the Sheets With Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis (sfstl.com) has created a video series to engage artists and other citizens quarantined at home or out of work.

“Shakespeare in the Streets” brings performers showcasing sonnets and short scenes from their bed to yours. Videos can be submitted to info@sfstl.com or by tagging @shakesfestl or @shakespeareinthesheets on Instagram.

The regionally renowned academy is bringing its innovative educational programs into your home through podcasts, Google Classroom, Zoom and more. Its press release states, “Despite having to navigate these uncharted waters, we believe in the accessibility of performing arts education for all, no matter the medium.”

This free content can be found on the STAGES Facebook and Instagram pages.

Circus Harmony Quarantine Classes.

Circus Harmony is offering online classes on its Facebook page, and additional quarantine info can be found on its website (circusharmony.org).

Jessica Hentoff, the artistic/ executive director of Circus Harmony notes: “Circus has always been about joy, triumph and laughter! All the life lessons we teach in our school – especially persistence, responsibility and teamwork – are exactly what is important now, in the middle of a pandemic!”

Short Plays Through The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Forest Park Forever Virtual Tour.

Explore Forest Park from the safety of your home through virtual tours shared on the Forest Park Forever Facebook and Instagram pages. Videos tagged #TogetherAtHome include park highlights such as the World’s Fair Pavilion, the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center and the Victorian Footbridge, as well as short videos of the park’s spring flowers and sounds of nature. Get all the best Forest Park experiences in one place.

Working to create and share art, even in this time of social distancing, the Rep is collaborating with a group of theaters across the country to commission a series of short plays that will spark joy and connection for those who are sheltering in place. A recent press release explains, “These initiatives are designed to keep the art alive and vital … ” Keep up to date by visiting repstl.org.

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