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The LUXURY COLLECTION of

Alliance Real Estate

47 Williamsburg Road | Creve Coeur | $2,275,000

2 Meadowbrook Country Club

42 Hillvale Drive

Ballwin | $1,575,000

Clayton | $1,550,000

704 Wilkinson Place

2102 Kehrspoint Drive

Labadie | $1,150,000

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Dr Chesterfield | $975,000

Chesterfield | $1,099,000

3615 Gustave Hollow Wildwood | $949,900

17934 Homestead Bluffs Dr 16182 Wilson Manor Dr Wildwood | $839,900

Chesterfield | $795,000

27 Crestwood Drive

16763 Eagle Bluff Court

1115 Scenic Ridge Drive

11 McKnight Lane

19215 E Point Lane

1022 Hampton Park Drive

5 Arlington Oaks Court

16950 Lewis Spring Farms Rd

18127 Melrose Road

4620 Pershing Place

19139 Hardt Road

9756 Gerald Drive

Clayton | $1,450,000

Ladue | $1,000,000

Town & Country | $900,000

St Louis City | $769,000

Chesterfield | $1,299,900

Wildwood | $997,500

Wildwood | $899,000

Wildwood | $749,900

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

Eureka | $1,190,000

Richmond Heights | $997,500

Wildwood | $879,000

St Louis County | $499,900

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Ann Espenschied, Wendy Hermann & Paula Andrew 314-872-6697 www.EspenschiedHermannGroup.com Ann Espenschied, Wendy Hermann and Paula Andrew, team members of the Espenschied Hermann Group, are lifelong St Louis metro area residents. As dedicated real estate professionals, with over 40 years of combined experience, and ranking in the top 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate agents, our passion is to provide trustworthy and knowledgeable service to homeowners, builders and investors. That passion, along with hard work, has resulted in the Espenschied Hermann Group becoming one of the most successful and trusted real estate teams in St Louis.

409 Berkley Place Court | Olivette | $1,069,000

Stunning home located in desirable neighborhood with mature trees. Features include beautiful millwork throughout, living room with Palladian windows, gourmet kitchen & private level yard.

7 Georgian Acres

Frontenac | Represented Buyer

Jiggs Dunn & Christine Cool

Maria Elias

Jiggs Dunn: 314-503-7999 Christine Cool: 314-614-5822 www.JiggsDunn.com

C: 314-971-4346 O: 314-872-6721 www.HomesWithMaria.com

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230 Essex Avenue

2931 Devondale Place

Kirkwood | $1,425,000

28 Plant Avenue

Webster Groves | Represented Seller

Frontenac | 835,000

UNDER CONTRACT FAST

662 Westlege Court Des Peres | $799,000

9033 Clayton Road Ladue | $804,900

15 Algonquin Wood Glendale | $850,000 | UNDER CONTRACT FAST!

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

www.bhhsall.com 8077 Maryland Avenue | Clayton | 314-997-7600 17050 Baxter Road #200 | Chesterfield | 636-537-0300 Relocation | 636-733-5010

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Style Feature:

MERCH

Saint Louis Fashion Fund co-founders Susan Sherman and Tania Beasley-Jolly discuss MERCH – their experiential retail company devoted to bringing curated global brands directly to area shoppers – with LN contributor Mary Mack.

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Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation

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Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County

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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis

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June Jessee Memorial Foundation Upcoming Gatherings

ABODE 22 24 27

The Trio Design Destination Feature: LoKey Designs

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59 Arts & Culture Feature:

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Abode Feature:

LOKEY DESIGNS

Both as objects for purchase and the subject of classes, botanical succulents form the focus of this feature, in which LN contributor Julia Cain discusses those plants and their artful arrangement with LoKey Designs owner/operator Laura Dooley.

BEMISTON COCKTAIL CLUB Clayton’s new Bemiston Cocktail Club brims with happy hour-ishness, dispensing everything from the humble boilermaker (here dubbed The Bemmy) to drinks featuring the Italian apéritif Aperol, as related by LN contributor Drew Gieseke.

On the cover 10 Live life in full bloom at The Fountains of West County, a premier senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory and respite care. Turn to page 10 to discover just how easy it is to find peace of mind. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Healthy Appetite Happily Ever After Feature: Women of Achievement Crossword Puzzle Kids MD

ARTS & CULTURE 54 56 58 59

Dinner & A Show Around Town Ready Readers Feature: Bemiston Cocktail Club

Connecting with Loved Ones A Community That Feels Like Family

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Move-in specials are now available.

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1. 185 Fick Farm Road • Chesterfield

NEW LISTING! An open and airy timeless design welcomes you upon entering this classic 1.5 story home nestled on gorgeous wooded lot. Two story entry leads to office and formal dining room with gleaming wood floors and crown molding. Natural flow to sunlit 2-story great room flanked with floor to ceiling windows, built-in bookshelves and fireplace. $799,000

2. 8025 Watkins Drive • Clayton 4. 7511 Byron Place #1E • Clayton

1. 185 Fick Farm Road • Chesterfield

NEW LISTING! Don’t miss this gorgeous Clayton Colonial in coveted Davis Place. First floor boasts lovely center hall entry, formal living room with fireplace and custom bookshelves, stunning formal dining room with built-in corner cabinets and window seat, gourmet kitchen with huge center island and family room with bookshelves and opens to the patio. $1,024,900

3. 7445 Teasdale Avenue • University City

NEW LISTING! This three-bedroom home exudes charm from the moment you enter. Arched doorways, stained-glass windows, gleaming hardwoods, open floor plan, newer kitchen, sun room and much more. Terrific master has a renewed touch of luxury with expansive walk-in closet and remodeled stunning bath. $399,900

4. 7511 Byron Place #1E • Clayton 2. 8025 Watkins Drive • Clayton

5. 9207 Shortridge • Rock Hill

Easy living in this first-floor condo with an open floor plan. Features include three bedrooms, pet friendly, and the only VA approved building in Clayton. But there’s more, beautifully updated kitchen with granite, breakfast bar and stainless appliances. $279,900

5. 9207 Shortridge Avenue • Rock Hill

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4! Wonderful updated three-plus bedroom 2 story home in desirable Rock Hill and Webster Schools. Open floor plan with an eat-in kitchen that will be the envy of all your friends and family. Special features include, stainless appliances, wine cooler, granite counters, and stylish lighting. Large deck overlooks expansive fenced-in landscaped yard. $479,000

6. 8125 Cornell Court • University City

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5 Chateau Oaks (Ladue) $2,750,000 32 Clermont Lane (Ladue) $2,050,000 18211 Wild Horse (Chesterfield) $1,950,000 1238 Shepard Oaks Ct (Wildwood) $1,599,000 8921 Moydalgan Road (Ladue) $1,525,000 7200 Westmoreland Drive (U. City) $1,395,000 11 Lake Forest (Richmond Heights) $1,225,000 13304 Cross Land Dr (T & C) $1,199,000 1 Overbrook Drive (Ladue) $1,190,000 9757 Old Warson Road (Ladue) $1,149,000 51 Barkley Place (St. Charles) $599,900 8025 Watkins Drive (Clayton) $1,024,900 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Impeccably built with an attention to detail not often replicated, this $750,000 - $1,000,000 home marries the quality construction of an 8023 Crescent Drive (Clayton) $960,000 older home with the modern conveniences 4411 Westminster Place (St. Louis) $929,000 of today’s style of living. A gracious, all brick exterior situated on a level lot complete with 30 Crown Manor (Clarkson Valley) $835,000 a pool and putting green as well as beautiful 185 Fick Farm Road (Chesterfield) $799,000 gardens and an outdoor fireplace.

11820 Conway Road (Westwood) $789,900

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4411 Westminster Place (St. Louis) $929,000 Amazing 1892 Romanesque Revival home, in the Fullerton’s Westminster Place, was designed

by Grable & Weber for Edward H. Semple. Mr. Semple later commissioned these architects to construct the music room (Special Space) in 1899. Current owners have lovingly restored this historic home with upgraded mechanical, electrical, modern kitchen and bathrooms.

1864 Chamfers Farm (Chesterfield)$499,500 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Classic Duenke 2-story, outstanding construction, spacious rooms, hardwood, crisp and just painted, updated kitchen and baths. Backs to charming pond, views from porch and deck. Four-plus bedrooms, 3.5 baths, walk-out finished lower level to patio. Large cook’s kitchen, ideal family room, all of the bells and whistles.

$500,000 - $750,000

1086 Chelsea Avenue (Glendale) 2509 High School Drive (Brentwood) 356 Oak Stand Path (Chesterfield) 5245 Washington Place (St. Louis) 8101 Stanford Ave (U. City) 51 Barkley Place (St. Charles) 719 Briarfarm Lane (Kirkwood) 7536 Wydown Blvd #A (Clayton) $429,000 11 Warson Terrace (Ladue) Stunning 1st floor condo is nearly 1,900 sq.

765 Gabriel Court (Kirkwood) ft. and located at the center of everything on Wydown Blvd. Gracious entry foyer welcomes you, light-filled formal living room with gas $300,000 - $500,000 fireplace, built-ins, glass French doors and 1864 Chamfers Farm (Chesterfield) wood floors, formal dining room, newer, wood plank floors, updated kitchen with 42” cabinets 9207 Shortridge Avenue (Rock Hill) and tons of natural light.

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1506 N. Woodlawn (Warson Woods) 42 W. Jackson Rd (Webster Groves) 8125 Cornell Court (University City) 1953 Prospector Ridge (Wildwood) 7445 Teasdale Avenue (U. City) 405 East Monroe Ave (Kirkwood) 1365 N. Berry Road (Glendale) 518 N. Crescent Drive (Kirkwood) 955 Glenmoor Avenue (Glendale) 1167 Boland Place (Richmond Hghts)

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A fantastic opportunity to make the close-knit neighborhood of Brittany Wood your home. All the charm of a U. City house fully renovated, and a layout suited for entertaining. Renovated kitchen has high-end cabinetry, stainless appliances, granite counters overlooking a beautifully landscaped backyard. $429,900

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800 S. Hanley Rd #8D (Clayton) $2,350,000 7749 Maryland Avenue (Clayton) $1,785,000 150 Carondelet Plz #803 (Clayton) $1,449,900 155 Carondelet Plz #607 (Clayton) $1,379,000 7397 Pershing Ave #A (U. City) $895,000 410 N. Newstead Ave #11E (St. Louis) $525,000 113 Wake Forest (O’Fallon) $450,000 7536 Wydown Blvd #A (Clayton) $429,000 4540 Lindell Blvd. #404 (St. Louis) $425,000 5233 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis) $399,900 1109 Webster Oaks (Webster Groves) $309,900 $499,500 7511 Byron Place #1E (Clayton) $279,900 $479,000 4343 Laclede Ave #G (St. Louis) $274,500 $449,900 422 Lake Avenue #5 (St. Louis) $237,500

1109 Webster Oaks Lane • Webster Groves WONDERFUL NEW PRICE AND RENOVATED KITCHEN! Beautiful villa style unit with fresh new look and feel with renovated kitchen and gorgeous newer rear deck plus private entrance and two car attached garage. Spacious rooms with wonderful windows, lovely crown molding and wainscoting. Ample great room with wood floors, wet bar and gas fireplace is center of the home. $309,900

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EDITOR WITH MOTHER’S DAY JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND graduations galore, it’s a time of the year when many readers are scrambling to find unique and exciting gifts. If you’re feeling the pressure, look no further than our Abode feature on p. 27.

LN contributor Julia Cain introduces us to the down-to-earth succulent creations of Laura Dooley at her company, LoKey Designs. These plantastic gifts are whimsical and easy to care for – so make someone in your life a “happy plant mom” (or dad!) this spring!

Speaking of a season for honors, 10 outstanding women will be celebrated next week at the annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon for their incredible accomplishments in volunteer leadership across the metro area. Starting on p. 48, LN regular Brittany Nay profiles the motivational and inspirational 2019 class of Women of Achievement, now in its 64th year.

Be prepared to be moved!

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Michael Newell, who was recently named one of the top steak masters in the country as the regional champion of LongHorn Steakhouse’s Steak Master Series! This culinary competition puts the restaurant’s across the country to achieve this distinction out of more than 5,000 people invited to participate! Newell serves as grill master at the O’Fallon, Missouri, LongHorn Steakhouse – and with grilling season on us, one of Newell’s best grilling tips is to “trust your instincts and not overthink it.”

Local author Alan Spector has just published a new book titled Cancer: Balancing Reality and Hope (subtitle, For the Newly Diagnosed & Those Who Love Them). “At a time when it is most difficult to do so, patients and their loved ones must face their new reality, build hope for the future and balance the two to develop a path forward,” Spector notes. “This book is intended to help navigate this difficult time.” Spector is able to bring his own perspective to his writing, as he is a 9-year leukemia survivor, according to a press release. Aside from writing, Spector has been studying, speaking and coaching about life planning for nearly 20 years. Cancer: Balancing Reality and Hope can be found on Amazon.com, and a portion of the book sales will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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top-performing grilling experts to the test, according to a press release – and Newell is one of 60 team members

6338 Waterman Avenue | NEW LISTING University City | $695,000

6951 Pershing Avenue | NEW LISTING University City | $565,000 | Open 5/12, 1-3:30 PM

6 Upper Ladue Road | NEW LISTING Ladue | $1,400,000

903 La�gos Trail | NEW LISTING Des Peres | $534,500

7034 Cornell Avenue | NEW LISTING University City | $479,900 | Open 5/11, 1-3 PM

NEW LISTINGS

LuxuryCollection

6 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue. This 4+ bedroom, 4.5 bath home on a beau�ful lot with lovely views offers an eat-in kitchen, pool and 2-car garage. Rehab or start fresh! $1,400,000

42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$6,850,000

1091WINGSROAD,St.Albans.

$4,900,000

18 HUNTLEIGH WOODS,Huntleigh.

$4,250,000

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City. Classically beau�ful 6 bedroom, 4.5+ bathroom home with library, spacious kitchen, lovely master and finished lower level. $1,349,000

26UPPERLADUEROAD,Ladue.

$3,995,000

1703 EAGLE BLUFFDRIVE,St. Albans.

$3,450,000

2283 TALON COURT,St.Albans.

$3,380,000

6338 WATERMAN AVENUE, University City. An urban oasis in prime loca�on offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, updated kitchen, period millwork, lovely fenced yard and 2-car garage. $695,000

544QUAILRIDGE,St.Albans.

$3,085,000

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,995,000

11 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$2,995,000

6951 PERSHING AVENUE, University City. Classic Ames Place beauty! 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, main floor family room, 2-car garage, fabulous third floor space. $565,000. Open 5/12 1-3:30 PM

15 PINEVALLEYDRIVE,Ladue.

$2,950,000

1 UPPER LADUE ROAD,Ladue.

$2,950,000

43 LYNNBROOK ROAD,Frontenac.

$2,499,000

903 LATIGOS TRAIL, Des Peres. Custom-built home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. Open floor plan, main floor master, main floor laundry/mudroom and gorgeous kitchen. $534,500

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE,Frontenac.

$2,485,000

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1803, Clayton.

$2,450,000

7034 CORNELL AVENUE, University City. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in ideal loca�on with over 2,600 square feet. Stone fireplace, updated kitchen, private yard. $479,900.

Open 5/11, 1-3 PM 7606 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City. Renovated and light-filled 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath in great loca�on. Large kitchen, main floor master, expansive deck. $365,000. Open 5/11, 12-2PM 4421 PERSHING AVENUE, CWE. Updated 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence offering original millwork, beau�ful floors and moldings, an updated eat in kitchen and large newer deck. $339,000 217 CHESTNUT AVENUE, Webster Groves. Plenty of charm and character in this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Sunny, enclosed porch, large lot and ample storage.$279,000. Open 5/12, 1-3 PM 103 CIMARRON SUMMIT WAY, Wentzville. Fresh and updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home w�h a�ached garage and full basement. Open kitchen, large pa�o and huge master. $188,975

2 RADNOR ROAD,Huntleigh.

$2,400,000

1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

$2,280,000

13368 POINTE CONWAY DRIVE, Town & Country.

$2,275,000

12027 GAILCREST LANE, Town & Country.

$1,895,000

7 GRAND MERIDIEN COURT, Wildwood.

$1,825,000

12GLENVIEWROAD,Ladue.

$1,795,000

7149 Westmoreland Drive | NEW LISTING University City | $1,349,000 9052 CLAYTON RD., TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

53 WESTMORELAND PLACE,CWE.

$1,049,500

20BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$1,049,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

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7920 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$950,000

634RADFORD DRIVE,Olive�e.

$875,000

29 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$819,000

7034 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.

1-3 PM

214 BELLINGTON LANE, Creve Coeur.

$765,000

800 EAST ESSEX AVENUE, Kirkwood.

2-4 PM

225 EDWIN AVENUE,Glendale.

$724,900

7606 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City.

758VILLAGEVIEWCIRCLE,St.Albans.

$674,900

Open Sunday, May 12

124 FRONTENAC FOREST STREET, Frontenac.

$619,000

825CABERNETLANE,St.Albans.

$590,000

2 SHELBOURNE WOOD COURT, Weldon Spring.

$550,000

217 CHESTNUT AVENUE, Webster Groves.

630KEHRSMILLROAD,Ballwin.

$549,000

6951 PERSHING AVENUE, University City.

551 BONHOMME WOODS,Olive�e.

$479,000

800 EAST ESSEX AVENUE,Glendale.

$375,000

535 VISTA HILLS COURT,Eureka.

$339,900

8777 BRENTWOOD PLACE,Brentwood.

$330,000

805/809 BUCKLEY ROAD, Mehlville Schools.

$214,900

8 VOUGA LANE,Frontenac.

$1,719,000

300 FEMME OSAGE VALLEY LANE, Augusta.

$1,600,000

22 SOUTHMOOR DRIVE,Clayton.

$1,500,000

1012 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights.

$1,499,000

115 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

$874,900 $480,000

12-2 PM

1-3 PM 1-3:30 PM

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

122 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,450,000

520 NORTH & SOUTH, UNIT 102, University City.

8GREENBRIAR LANE,Ladue.

$1,450,000

14356 SPYGLASSRIDGE, Chesterfield.

$459,000

544 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE, Kirkwood.

$1,395,000

701 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, # 301, St. Louis.

$339,000

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1004, Clayton.

$1,275,000

8056 DAVIS DRIVE, UNIT 1S,Clayton.

$168,500

1328 LITZSINGER WOODS LANE, Ladue.

$1,249,000

809 N. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT D, University City.

$139,900

213TROONCOURT,St.Albans.

$1,179,000

5696 KINGSBURY AVENUE, UNIT 106, CWE.

$89,000

7606 Delmar Boulevard | NEW LISTING University City | $365,000 | Open 5/11, 12-2 PM

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hen visitors see the award-winning design of The Fountains of West County, they feel welcomed by a warmth and comfort that is prominent throughout the locally-owned and –operated community. Its trademark fountain stands center of the courtyard, surrounded by a dual set of trellises and stone patios, and captures the beauty of this environment. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory and respite care, the community invites you in to discover what sets it apart.

Here at The Fountains, comfort and care is offered at every level, as evidenced throughout. With its newest addition, resident apartment homes showcase larger floor plans and upgraded amenities, from granite countertops and stainless steel appliances to crown molding and wood-grain flooring, as well as the convenience of in-unit washers and dryers and walk-in closets.

“Our wellness program is important throughout our entire community,” director Julie Sanford details. “We offer a variety of more than 30 classes during the weekdays. We’re getting between 45 and 50 people for the morning classes.

The amount of people who take our classes is amazing, and [they say] their results are great.”

A ballet barre was also installed to offer versatility in participation for those at a higher skill level. Other classes, such as water sports, prove excellent for residents with arthritis. Best yet, brain fitness classes work to stimulate cognitive function in residents.

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“In addition to our traditional dining, we opened a second option, the Courtyard Café,” Sanford adds. “The full-service café offers anytime dining and is open daily, serving gourmet salads, grilled paninis, flatbread pizzas and daily, fresh-made desserts.”

Exclusively, Kaldi’s has set up shop inside the community to serve up great coffee and a wonderful, inviting space for families and residents to enjoy. Events, such as Coffee & Music, often give residents a reason to linger over their cappuccino.

“The longevity of our team is almost unheard of,” Sanford says. “A lot of our team members – drivers, housekeepers, concierge – have been with us for more than 10 years. The continuity [in staffing] is always a positive to families.”

The team at The Fountains believes peace of mind is of the utmost importance, especially as loved ones age. Residents and their families can be assured of a continuum of care, which will be seamless as they transition to the assisted living and memory care communities, with all-inclusive pricing and a nursing staff that is on-site 24 hours a day.

“Stop by anytime for a tour or lunch or to visit our fully decorated display apartment,” Sanford encourages. It seems there’s a new ideal lifestyle that’s yours for the taking.

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Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation

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he 10th annual Archbishop’s Gala benefiting the Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation recently took place at The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. Guests were treated to a cocktail reception followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. The keynote speaker was Archbishop Robert J. Carlson. The honored guest was Andrew C. Taylor, executive chairman of Enterprise Holdings, who received the Sister Mary Ann Eckhoff Leadership Award at the event. The mistress of ceremonies was Debbie Monterrey of radio station KMOX. The Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation puts scholarship dollars and families together to create the opportunity for St. Louis children in great need to attend the school of their choice. This year’s gala raised $800,000 for scholarships.

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The importance of quality educational opportunities for children in our region cannot be overstated.

The work of the Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation represents the right investment in tomorrow’s leaders and the St. Louis community as a whole. I am proud to be part of this essential commitment to our children, our region and our future.

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Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County

WOMEN LEADERS’ BOUTIQUE, FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Photos and story by Micah Usher

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he Special Education Foundation of St. Louis County’s Women Leaders group held its 10th annual boutique, fashion show and luncheon at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis in mid-April.

The event featured a boutique shopping hour with wine, a lunch and a fashion show with clothes provided by Mister Guys Men’s and Mister Guy Women’s. Hats were provided

by Di-Anne. The event raises needed funds for activities and items not covered by other means for the five Special School District of St. Louis County freestanding schools.

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Chris Montgomery, Kathy Dampier, Mary Beth Kalinich

This event provides funds for the five SSD freestanding schools and raises money for needs that are not covered by any other funds. This event alone takes care of the after-school programs, field trips, proms, metro theater, uniforms for sports and volunteer job sites, among other things. It’s a wonderful day!

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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis

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inner with the Stars, Variety St. Louis’ premier black-tie gala, was held at the Stifel Theatre. This glamorous evening brought together some of St. Louis’ most esteemed philanthropic citizens to celebrate Variety and enjoy a headlining performance by the 17-time Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling musician Sting. The Variety program, hosted by Variety Kids alongside hometown comedian Joe Torry, also honored the Man and Woman of the Year, Spencer Koch and Carol Staenberg. Dinner with the Stars was chaired by Marilyn Fox and was underwritten by the Steward Family Foundation, World Wide Technology and the Centene Charitable Foundation so that all proceeds benefit Variety Kids.

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We are here to raise money for the kids and their families.

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June Jessee Memorial Foundation

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he June Jessee Memorial Foundation held its third annual legacy luncheon at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac in early April to raise funds to support children with medically complex neurological conditions. Guests enjoyed a wine-and-hors d’oeuvres reception, a silent auction and raffles before being seated for lunch. KSDK TV personality Anne Allred emceed the program, which featured Jade Venditte-Page as its speaker. Genny and Matt Jessee, June’s parents, also spoke.

The third annual legacy luncheon is the June Jessee Memorial Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year and the only St. Louis fundraiser dedicated to supporting children with medically complex, neurological conditions and their families. Thanks to the wonderful contributions of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees, the money raised from this year’s inspiring legacy luncheon will enable the JJMF to help aid the physical, emotional and financial needs of children with these devastating conditions and their families. By providing services and support to children with medically complex neurological conditions, the JJMP affords families the ability to have more time to love their child and fewer worries.

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By Robyn Dexter In 2015, Wrocław, Poland, was named one of the best cities to live in by Mercer consulting company. The fourth-largest city in the nation, it was originally built in the medieval period over several islands. Today, Wrocław is a bustling cultural, commercial and industrial center, home to 12 islands and 130 bridges. According to travel-advisory company Lonely Planet, the city has absorbed Bohemian, Austrian and Prussian influences, a melting pot that makes for an interesting architectural and cultural makeup.

Visitors flock to sights like Salt Market Square, Centennial Hall and St. Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Often inspired interior design-wise by its Scandinavian neighbors to the north, Polish home décor regularly includes sleek, modern-type pieces, like the ones found here. Add a touch of this region to your own abode with the following items.

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Schooled in Scandinavian modern but made in Poland, this stylish chair is exceptionally comfortable.

Distinguished by its striking rounded profile and deep blue velvet upholstery, the chair furnishes a relaxing retreat with a broad seat cushion, high backrest and supportive lumbar pillow. $1,099, available from Crate and Barrel (crateandbarrel.com)

An ideal gift for the cocktail connoisseur, this set includes an assortment of handmade-in-Poland glasses and serving accessories.

The set consists of two balloon glasses, two highball glasses, two martini glasses, two cocktail stirrers, an ice bucket with wooden tongs and one elongated jug with stirrer. $230, available from Crate and Barrel

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aura Dooley can partly thank the short shelf life of cut flowers for her entrepreneurial success. Near the end of 2015, she decided to craft six succulent arrangements as a longer-lasting alternative to flowers around the house. After Dooley shared images of the finished products on social media, a few friends asked her to host private parties teaching them how to make their own succulent masterpieces. Two successful get-togethers later, and her brother brought up the next logical step: Why not take the classes public?

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focus. The first public class was held in March 2016 at The Heirloom Room off Cherokee Street in St. Louis with just five attendees. “They had the most dreamy greenhouse off the back [where] the owner allowed me to set up ready-made arrangements to sell, teach classes and use as a workspace on the weekends – I was in heaven,” Dooley says. “I set up a beautiful spread of natural elements, containers to choose from and a tray of succulents. I felt something in me light up like it never had before. I couldn’t wait to teach another class.”

For the next two years, Dooley held private and public hands-on succulent planting classes, retailed her ready-made arrangements in area stores and made custom orders while maintaining her 9-to-5 job in marketing. But when she found out she was expecting her second child, Dooley decided it was time to focus on turning that passion project into her full-time business – a step she says had always been her “big, far-off dream” that would allow her to spend more time with her children.

“Within those months leading up to my son’s arrival, I booked as many events and classes as I possibly could,” Dooley says, mentioning she promoted the brand whenever she was out and about. “I started to live my business daily in everything I did. Talking about it on a daily basis gave me an incredible boost of confidence to make it happen – even if it was just explaining why I’m buying so much soil to the lady at the garden center.”

Through word of mouth and her social media following, Dooley says she was able to gain a momentum that helped turn LoKey Designs into her new career last November. Classes are held throughout the area at locations like breweries and coffee shops, with tickets going for around $35. In addition to its classes, creations

by LoKey Designs can be found for sale in St. Charles’ Joys Collective Market and

“Plant Killer” RF Home Co. in Kirkwood. A gift-ready DIY Succulent Kit ($35) is also available in the LoKey Designs online store, and Dooley accommodates custom orders, including special events.

The DIY succulent classes are peaceful and calm – working with the soil seems to relax the group, says Dooley. When guests arrive, they find an Instagramready table of materials and necessary supplies. This includes one succulent of an attendee’s choice (as well as the tools, container, soil, rocks and moss) with more available for purchase. Dooley then leads the group through the proper planting process, providing all information required to help the succulents thrive at home.

With these easy-to-maintain plants, Dooley says she tries to help self-proclaimed “plant killers” learn to harness their inner green thumb.

“I learned so much just through handling succulents myself: caring for the arrangements in my retail locations, fielding questions from customers and helping people post-purchase to troubleshoot succulent care,” Dooley says. “Nearly everything I learned about succulents was by working with them. I read some tips and common practices along the way, but so much of what I teach in my classes now was learned through experience.”

With LoKey Designs as her full-time gig, Dooley explains she has already reaped the benefits of more time to focus on the business. This means more bookings for both public and private classes, custom client orders and an extended retail presence.

As her business expands, Dooley says she would eventually like to work out of a dedicated LoKey Designs space. Working from home is great while her children are young, but she says a location with a work and event space – plus room for a

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Constantly killing succulents? dooley says these plants like bright, natural sunlight; love a schedule; and react best to a a light once-per-week watering cycle. to make sure you never miss a watering, dooley recommends setting a recurring reminder on your phone. more care tips are available at lokey designs’ succulent planting classes.

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greenhouse, inventory and a build-your-own succulent bar – would be ideal.

“It’s a huge goal, and I have no idea how it will happen,” Dooley says.

“I just keep working toward it little by little, every day. I am so grateful I get to share my plant love and look forward to all the ways I can continue to grow in the future.”

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Kelley Hall-Barr and Chrissy Fogerty

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Civil Alchemy by Fauxgerty is a fresh take on combining contemporary and vintage silhouettes. These enduring shapes and patterns were created for the strong and fiercely feminine; women can wear them to the farmers market or a business meeting – the line is adaptable to all styles and occasions. Civil Alchemy, a lifestyle retail company dedicated to offering quality goods that are functional and inspired, features everything from housewares to specialty foods, tools and jewelry, leather accessories and its own brand of gin. It’s no surprise that this multifaceted store in Webster Groves would catch the eye of an equally imaginative and resourceful St. Louis brand: Fauxgerty. Fauxgerty’s main pillars are people and the planet – the fabrics are sustainable, the factories are ethical and the fashion is elegant. And what could be better than two local powerhouses joining forces?

Not much! LN got the scoop on this exciting collaboration from Chrissy Fogerty, founder and designer of Fauxgerty, and Kelley Hall-Barr, founder of Civil Alchemy.

When was the idea to create a Civil Alchemy by Fauxgerty line born?

Hall-Barr: About three months ago, Chrissy and Jon Keating approached us about finding a way to collaborate on future products. We were already huge fans of what they were accomplishing. They have such an important presence in our local creative community.

Plus, their clothes are amazing. So it just seemed right.

After meeting a few times, we really refined what the collaboration would look like in practice and got to work.

Fogerty: Fauxgerty decided to move into exclusive partnerships with retailers this year. Civil Alchemy is one of my favorite places to find gifts and garments in St. Louis – they have a strong brand identity and such great taste. As soon as we met regarding a collaboration, everyone felt our brands were such a fit. This collaboration is a great way for Fauxgerty to connect with our local audience since the closing of our [Central West End] retail location and for Civil Alchemy to create garments based on their customers preferences.

Could you tell us about the collaboration process?

Hall-Barr: When we started working with Fauxgerty on this project, we really felt they were already very in-line with our values and aesthetics. You can see this in their existing bodies: tasteful, subtle and timeless silhouettes. There was no reason to reinvent the

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wheel here, as the bodies fit our style very nicely. The collaboration mostly came out of the selection of fabrics and finishes of the pieces. You can see this in the colors and patterns selected. The process itself was absolutely electric. Getting all of us in the same room was so dangerous because fantastic ideas were just flying. It is so extraordinary when you connect with a team like Fauxgerty and they just get it.

Fogerty: We met with Kelley and Civil Alchemy chief operating officer Ian VanDam to discuss their color palette for summer and garment styles that excite them. Kelley loves special details and classic color combinations, and you will see that in these pieces – such as a navy oversize button-down with contrasting cream topstitching and natural wood buttons. The collaboration was so natural and exciting. We had way too much fun working on these garments together, and I think it’s evident by the way things turned out.

We heard this is Fauxgerty’s first collaboration with another brand. Why was Civil Alchemy the obvious choice?

Fogerty: We wanted to work with a brand that could showcase Fauxgerty pieces in a thoughtful way, in a wellcurated space – and Civil Alchemy is just that.

What types of products will be offered in the line?

Hall-Barr: For now, the collaboration includes

dresses, jumpsuits and button-down shirts. Who knows what the future will hold?

Fogerty: Fauxgerty’s existing best-sellers like The Amber and The Frannie in new hues and prints that echo Civil Alchemy’s aesthetic.

Is there an item you are most excited about?

Hall-Barr: We are so excited about the Billie Jean button-down shirt that we collaborated on. We decided to use an off-color topstitching on the shirt. The feature subtly gives the piece a sense of visual independence from other shirts, while still being a very wearable daily shirt. We also love The Frannie dress. It fits every space and body type so perfectly.

Fogerty: I am in love with the print we decided on for The Fiona dress. It’s whimsical, classic, and my favorite midi dress silhouette.

Should we be watching out for anything in the future?

Hall-Barr: It is incredible to see what Fauxgerty has accomplished over the last few years. I think the possibilities are endless, so definitely stay tuned.

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e all have that one friend who knows the best place to shop for everything, who shows up to dinners looking effortlessly chic in an ensemble that combines off-the-rack pieces and vintage finds, or the newest thing from a designer we’ve never heard of before. We love that friend because he or she is quick to share recommendations and even quicker to encourage us to try something fresh, go for it and just have fun with what we’re wearing.

For the metro area, those friends are Susan Sherman and Tania Beasley-Jolly.

The dynamic duo, who are two founders of the St. Louis Fashion Fund and have been integral to St. Louis’ growing fashion community for years, now have a new project: MERCH, an experiential retail company that will bring curated global brands directly to metro area shoppers.

Think of MERCH as an updated take on a pop-up or trunk show.

Sherman and Beasley-Jolly are harnessing their vast experience and noteworthy connections to attract brands that might not typically target St. Louis or even the Midwest. Offerings will range from luxury to street, apparel to accessories, beauty and wellness and more.

The idea, they admit, started from a personal need.

“We are consumers, first and foremost,” Beasley-Jolly says. “We love discovering product and buying it, and there was a need to satiate ourselves. Strictly from a business perspective, there is a sophisticated clientele in St. Louis, and we have learned that there is an appetite here.” “[Although] we have some wonderful retail in St. Louis – Saks, Neiman Marcus, boutiques and young designers’ businesses – there are still many intriguing global brands that we covet that are not represented here,” Sherman says. “Bringing them to St. Louis, where

they can meet our customer base and gain a better understanding of St. Louis’ retail environment, only enhances our growing fashion eco-system.

It’s a win-win for all of us who have been working for years to help make St. Louis a fashion epicenter once again.”

Beasley-Jolly and Sherman point to the emergence of digitally native brands and easier accessibility to unique or lesser-known designers via online shopping as factors for growing interest from local consumers. But nothing, they argue, can replace that in-person experience.

“Even though we have trained everybody to just shop online, the consumer still wants to touch and feel the product,” Beasley-Jolly says.

MERCH events will offer consumers an opportunity to meet and mingle with other shoppers, and each event will also feature a special guest, which might include the designer or CEO of a brand, but also could include famous stylists, athletes, makeup artists, yogis and more.

“It’s building community through fashion,” Sherman says. “There are going to be a bunch of different price points, and we’re very conscious of that. We want people to feel comfortable and that anybody can come. I think, too, for the consumers to have the designers or the president behind a company here to style them and be here for advice is unique.”

Just as unique is what St. Louis can offer visiting brands.

“It’s not that these brands necessarily wouldn’t want to come to St. Louis – it’s that we are taking the care to connect them to their customer,” Beasley-Jolly says. “The brands are actually getting out in the field and hearing from them, not secondhand through an associate. It helps them refine their collections.”

Each event will be held at a St. Louis venue that pairs with the brand’s vibe, and the pair looks forward to tapping local vendors for added flair, from floral artists to food trucks. The lineup of designers and brands is a testament to

Sherman’s and Beasley-Jolly’s reputations. “We have a track record; they know we love their goods and can drive business,” Sherman says.

MERCH’s inaugural event was held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton on April 24 and 25 and featured Italian label Mansur Gavriel with president Shira Sue Carmi as the special guest. Proenza Schouler designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough will visit Aug. 21 and 22. Also slated for a holiday event Nov. 20 and 21 at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis are New York City-based Mateo jewelry, London-based Galvan women’s ready-towear and Philadelphia-based Jeffrey Levinson handbags (whose clutches are often seen on the red carpet). Looking ahead, Sherman and BeasleyJolly are booking events for 2020 and planning to bring in everything from coveted activewear lines to beauty and wellness brands with cult followings and more.

“We are open to everything,” Sherman says.

“We want to bring something new here. That’s our premise.” Adds Beasley-Jolly: “No brand is coming that we aren’t connected to, inspired by or obsessed with. Every brand is intentional.”

Locally, the pair hope MERCH can act as a springboard for brands looking to dip their toes in the Midwest waters, where an event could potentially lead to a partnership with local boutiques and added department store buys.

Reception from other members of the fashion community – emerging designers, store owners, stylists and their fellow consumers – has been positive.

“There are so many levels of connectivity, and a rising tide lifts all boats, which I think is very important,” Sherman says. “It’s the boutiques, it’s Saks and Neiman, it’s places like The Vault and Byrd, because you have to work together, and we all have a place here in this ecosystem. St. Louis is not a place that is flyover for fashion, but a place you should really take seriously.”

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HEALTHY APPETITE

Spring Pea Soup With Dukkah and Pea Shoots

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ighlighting one of my favorite spring vegetables, chilled pea soup is a refreshing introduction to the changing climate. In this creamy soup, the crunch and spice from the dukkah – an Egyptian blend of herbs, nuts and spices – add needed texture and an extra flavor kick. It takes a bit of effort to make dukkah yourself, but it’s absolutely worth it.

SPRING PEA SOUP WITH DUKKAH AND PEA SHOOTS Serves | 4 |

Dukkah (Yields 1 cup)      

2 cups canola oil ½ cup quinoa ¼ cup pistachios, toasted 2 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds 1 Tbsp nigella seeds 1 Tbsp fennel seeds

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1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp dried mint ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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1 Tbsp olive oil ½ yellow onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste  ½ medium sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped  1 cup dry white wine

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3 cups chicken stock 4 cups fresh spinach 2 cups peas, hulled from fresh or frozen 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp heavy cream 4 Tbsp dukkah, divided (recipe below)  ½ cup fresh pea shoots (for garnish)

| Preparation – Dukkah | Line a small baking sheet with paper towels, and set aside. In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until it reaches 420 degrees on a candy thermometer. Add quinoa; allow to puff, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Strain quinoa, reserving oil. Transfer quinoa to prepared baking sheet to dry. In the bowl of a food processor, add all remaining ingredients, and pulse until coarsely ground. Place in a bowl, add puffed quinoa and stir. Use immediately or keep stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. | Preparation – Pea Soup | In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Add sweet potato and season with salt and pepper; cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, and add wine.

Cook for 3 minutes more. Add chicken stock and simmer till potatoes are tender, 10 minutes.

Add spinach and peas to pan, and remove from heat. In the bowl of a blender, transfer potato mixture and process on low for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and heavy cream; blend on high until mixture is puréed. Adjust seasoning as needed, and refrigerate until cool, about 3 hours.

Divide soup between 4 serving bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon dukkah, garnish with fresh pea shoots and serve.

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She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

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Happily Ever After

Lee Marvin and the

WHITLOWRACZKOWSKI FAMILY

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member in East St. Louis was moving, but couldn’t take the household dog. The blue heeler/pit bull mix ended up at Gateway Pet Guardians last February, and it was difficult to find a family because of his struggles with separation anxiety and being crated. He had a hard time at the shelter, and the Gateway team rooted for him constantly, hoping to help match him with his forever family.

Meanwhile, Betha Whitlow and David Raczkowski were also having a challenging 2018.

Raczkowski’s father passed away unexpectedly, and the family’s pit bull started declining in health – they lost him in November at age 15. Though the couple was mourning the loss of two important family members, Whitlow “recognized [they] had space in their hearts for a new dog.”

Whitlow was drawn to Gateway for two main reasons: the staff’s knowledge of the dogs in their care and how seriously they take the matchmaking process. She and her husband knew they were looking for an adult dog that was good with people, other dogs and cats.

With that set of criteria, they were willing to handle other issues that potentially came with the dog.

Whitlow saw a dog named Mr. Bruno on Gateway’s website and immediately gravitated toward his expressive face and “giant bat ears.” She put in an application to do a weeklong trial with the pup, and they knew right away that he was a keeper. After 327 days at Gateway, the pup found his forever home.

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a kennel environment,” Whitlow says. “He doesn’t mind when we leave and isn’t destructive.”

The couple decided to rename Mr. Bruno at the request of Raczkowski.

“My husband always wanted to name a dog Lee Marvin,” Whitlow says. “He was less ready to adopt than I was initially. I told him he could name the dog Lee Marvin, and it turns out it suits him well.”

Lee Marvin didn’t have the easiest life before he came to Gateway or the Whitlow-Raczkowski family.

He was abandoned twice and had been dumped on the side of the road with no food or water. When he first arrived at Gateway, he tested heartworm-positive and experienced all kinds of complications with the treatment. Whitlow says she admires his resiliency and often thinks about the journey he went on to get to their family.

“It’s amazing to watch him realize little pleasures

like lying in the sun,” she says. “He’s superpassionate about walks and loves car rides more than any dog I’ve ever met in my life. He likes to play with his rope and is currently in day training at No Leash Needed. He’s loving it and is so eager to please.”

Lee Marvin is also good with the family’s other fourlegged friends.

“Our other dog, Ben, is 10,” Whitlow says. “While the energy match isn’t the same, they’re pretty inseparable. And our cat doesn’t mind him in the least.”

In the few months they’ve had him, Whitlow says Lee Marvin has been a total blessing for their family.

“He’s brought so much joy back into our house,” she says. “It was sad to come home and have that empty space, but Lee Marvin has more than filled it up – and he’s filled it up in his own way. We’re excited to give him the life he deserves.”

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So as Aul sought information and support for her daughter, she decided to start St. Charles PFLAG. Since its 2005 inception, the organization has helped an estimated 400 families with support and education groups for parents, families and friends of LGBTQ individuals.

Through her involvement with the chapter, Aul also became aware of other opportunities to volunteer within the area. “Our chapter is responsible for bringing an [LGBTQ] youth group chapter [Growing American Youth] to St. Charles and for starting the St. Charles Pride Festival, which is now an independent organization,” she says, adding that PFLAG members also lobby in Jefferson City for LGBTQ equality, speak at public events and participate in the St. Charles County Equality Coalition, among other activities, to promote support, education and advocacy.

PFLAG is special because it’s the largest grassroots organization of its kind in the U.S., Aul says. “It began nearly 50 years ago, when the mom of a gay son was fed up with the way he was treated,” she says. “His mother started a support group in her basement, and PFLAG was born. Now, there are tens of thousands of us who support one another and fight tirelessly for the rights of our loved ones. It’s personal!”

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Simone Bernstein Youth Empowerment Simone Bernstein started a youth volunteerism movement when she was just a teenager.

“When I was 12 years old and my brother, Jake, was 10 years old, my dad received an order for military deployment,” Bernstein, 27, says.

“The outpouring of support my family received from the community during his deployment ignited our desire to volunteer, [but] it was difficult for us to find volunteer opportunities at a young age.”

So in 2009, then-17-year-old Bernstein co-founded St. Louis VolunTEEN, a regional online database for local youth to find and share volunteer opportunities, while also encouraging nonprofits to engage youth volunteers. As interest grew, the site was expanded in 2012 to VolunTEEN Nation, a national nonprofit connecting teens with service projects.

More than 1.8 million youths have found volunteer opportunities through volunteennation.org, and it has raised more than $5 million for St. Louis nonprofits such as Autism Speaks, St. Louis Public Schools, the USO, the Salvation Army Food Bank and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.

“We want youth to recognize that even one act of kindness or time spent cleaning up a park can make a huge difference,” Bernstein says.

“Volunteering gives young people a hands-on opportunity and the tools to address societal challenges, solve problems and heal divisions in the world. When youth solve problems, they feel empowered and communities cultivate future generations of individuals committed to unraveling global challenges.”

Bernstein, an officer in the U.S. Navy, will graduate from George Washington University School of Medicine this month and will start residency at Washington University in St. Louis in July.

Jessica Bueler Community Betterment Jessica Bueler is building bridges to a better St. Louis.

“When I was 8 years old, my mother walked out on our family and left me and my three little sisters to be raised by my father,” Bueler says.

“I promised myself when I grew up, I would do everything in my power to help other people who had also been abandoned because I didn’t want others to hurt in the same ways I did.”

To be this pillar of strength for the vulnerable, Bueler founded Welcome Neighbor STL, an organization assisting immigrants and refugees. “When I learned about the situation with the Syrian refugee families being dumped in filthy apartments with cockroaches, mice and bedbugs, along with a plethora of other problems, I snapped into action to do everything I could to help connect our new American friends with the resources and tools to build a better life,” Bueler says.

Made up of 1,500 volunteers, Welcome Neighbor STL helps refugees with everyday tasks, such as scheduling doctor appointments and navigating school systems, and has raised funds to move the families to better housing.

Bueler also has spearheaded the creation of educational and entrepreneurial classes for immigrants to help them start businesses that directly contribute to the St. Louis economy.

“In such divisive times, Welcome Neighbor STL focuses on building bridges for people to find commonalities with individuals different from ourselves, regardless of nationality, religion or race,” Bueler says. “We focus on something much more vital; we are all part of the human race.”

Valeda Keys | Health Advocacy Valeda Keys battled breast cancer twice before age 40 – and won.

The two-time survivor, whose mother also beat the disease twice, had the BRCA2 breast cancer gene and faithfully got annual mammograms due to her family history.

Following two diagnoses with breast cancer in the spring of 2010 and the summer of 2011, Keys underwent a successful double mastectomy in September 2011.

Grateful to be cured and ready to give back, Keys launched the nonprofit Valeda’s Hope to support other women with the disease. “I knew there was a lack of resources, knowledge and communication,” she says.

“I wanted to help women in my community become aware about breast health and the importance of mammograms.”

The nonprofit is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and early detection, providing mammograms, nurturing services, emotional and physical therapy, and genetic services to those in need.

Since 2013, Valeda’s Hope reminds women every Monday via social media to get their mammograms, an initiative she calls “Mammogram Monday,” and at 9 a.m. on June 15, the organization will partner with Siteman Cancer Center to offer mobile mammography at the St. Louis County Library-Rock Road Branch.

Keys says telling her story is healing, so she makes speaking engagements and hosted the My Strength Is Your Strength Breast Cancer Awareness Conference, which drew more than 120 attendees, in 2012. And with a special place in her heart for fellow women who have a double mastectomy due to the disease, Keys also delivers recliners and comfort baskets to those undergoing this surgery.

Keys’ strength to overcome cancer came from God, reading positive and educational material, and keeping a prayer in her heart for direction and wisdom to help other women, she says. “Black women are dying from breast cancer at an alarming rate, right here in St. Louis,” she says. “It has been healing, fulfilling and rewarding helping other women battling breast cancer. Winning lives where we can is very important.” Later this summer she will release her book, My Strength Is Your Strength, based on her experience.

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Jo Ann Taylor Kindle | Spirit of Giving Jo Ann Taylor Kindle is leaving a legacy.

The quietly determined philanthropic leader is celebrating 25 years with the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, where she took the reins as chairwoman in January. The charitable arm of Enterprise Holdings – founded

by Kindle’s late father, Jack Taylor – the foundation supports thousands of nonprofits worldwide in communities where Enterprise employees live and work.

Here at home, Kindle has led the foundation in supporting nonprofits from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to Forest Park. “St. Louis was important to my dad, and he instilled that in me and my brother,” she says. “We want the city to be the best place it can be, and we believe a wonderful city has a symphony and a nice park.”

Kindle also leads the foundation in contributing to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “We’re very interested in young people and helping them get a step up in life and make them feel they can do whatever they want to do and be successful,” she says.

Kindle – who also is president of the Crawford Taylor Foundation, which enables and enhances programs that create lasting legacies in St. Louis – is helping community organizations thrive. “The symphony was in dire straits until [the Enterprise Holdings Foundation] stepped in, and now it is a world-famous orchestra,” Kindle says. “And Forest Park was in serious disrepair, but now the park is in the best shape it’s ever been in – and it’s a park shared by everyone in the city, and that’s a wonderful thing.”

Kalen McAllister Social Enterprise

Kalen McAllister is changing lives, one former felon at a time.

When the former prison chaplain saw inmates who worried about finding a job on their release, she made a promise to do something about it.

After spending seven years leading meditation groups in eastern Missouri prisons and 5½ years as a prison chaplain at Farmington Correctional Center, about an hour south of St. Louis, the Buddhist priest started Laughing Bear Bakery in 2015.

Fulfilling her promise, McAllister hires former felons to work at the bakery, giving them pride and purpose.

“Everyone who works there has committed a crime, but I don’t ask, and I don’t care what they did – I look at it as ‘it’s from this day forward,’” she says. “They like what they do, and they really put pride in their work.

When one employee made her first cherry pie, her face was just glowing when she said, ‘I made that.’”

Among the 25 people who have worked at the bakery, 23 have gone on to be successful at other jobs, and only two have returned to prison – far better than the state of Missouri’s average recidivism rate, McAllister says. Laughing Bear Bakery goods are available locally at all area Straub’s grocery stores, The Smokehouse Market and Local Harvest Grocery, as well as by order and pickup through its website, laughingbearbakery.org.

At Laughing Bear Bakery, it’s like a family, she says: “They’re like my kids. It’s so great to see them go on to do better things.”

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Mary Lieber Schoolman Civic Responsibility

Mary Lieber Schoolman is on a mission to give a voice to the voiceless.

“My passion lies in helping amplify the voices of those who may not be heard, in areas of concern such as poverty, racism, educational equality and human rights,” she says. “I believe strongly that times of crisis bring out the potential of human beings to operate fully from our hearts to care and support one another.”

This passion has led Schoolman to decades of volunteerism at numerous innovative and compassionate nonprofits that show tested models for elevating and sustaining positive change in the populations they serve, from Doorways and Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund to City Academy and COCA. Schoolman serves on the board of Doorways, an interfaith nonprofit that provides housing and support services to restore dignity, health and self-sufficiency to people affected by HIV/AIDS. “The stigma around HIV makes it the loneliest disease, but Doorways residents find acceptance, belonging and purpose in this nurturing, compassionate community,” Schoolman says. “It’s the days that on impulse I drop into Doorways to sit and chat with residents that are the best days. It is their stories of resilience, love and humor that fortify my belief in the indomitable human spirit.”

Schoolman also is a founding member of the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund, which she describes as “an incubator comprised of insightful, intelligent, compassionate, results-oriented visionaries.”

“The concept of pooling equal donations to invest and support smaller St. Louis nonprofits is a community game-changer,” she says.

“All of us [become] wiser and more impactful together than any of us could be alone.”

Cindy Lander Wallach Youth & Family

Mary Harper Thomas Educational Enrichment

Since she can remember, Mary Harper Thomas has had a heart to help the underserved.

Thomas has accomplished her goal of supporting “those who’ve been dealt an unfair hand in life” by actively volunteering for organizations that bring post-high school education within reach for black youths from low-income and firstgeneration college households – including Auxiliary to the Mound City Medical Forum and the St. Louis chapter of The Links Inc. Most notably, Thomas founded St. Louis Morehouse College Parents Association, which has provided more than $100,000 in scholarship funds to more than 50 Morehouse students and supported more than 100 area students.

“All of these organizations have presented me with opportunities to mentor, tutor and fundraise in order to help the underserved and under-resourced better themselves,” Thomas says. “Two things my parents believed in and stressed often were the importance of helping others and the transformative power of education. My father … would say, ‘Make sure you take somebody with you’ – as you move through life, make sure your definition of success is inclusive of others. And my mother’s favorite saying was ‘You can only wear one pair of shoes at a time,’ which was how she justified giving so much away when we had so little. A pair of shoes sitting in a closet isn’t helping anyone.”

Thomas continues to be committed to this important goal: “helping underserved children navigate systematic challenges so that they can go on to unleash their potential, fulfill their promise and realize their dream.”

Cindy Lander Wallach is giving underserved kids the joy of birthdays.

Since Wallach founded Birthday Joy, a nonprofit that provides birthday presents to area children in need, seven years ago, more than 6,000 kids have received gifts on their special days.

The idea for the organization was sparked when Wallach and her husband began attending birthday parties for their children’s friends. “We started talking to [our children] about kids in the community who couldn’t celebrate birthdays and the importance of helping others,” she says. “That’s when we began taking birthday gifts to homeless shelters and children’s agencies.”

Through the years, family and friends joined in on the gift-giving, and the effort became a nonprofit organization. Each month, the organization delivers birthday gift bags to agencies throughout St. Louis.

There are also Birthday Joy areas throughout St. Louis where parents can select birthday presents for their children at no cost.

“We receive lists from local agencies with the child’s first name, age and birthdate, and it’s great to have volunteers who are kids because they know so much more about what other kids want,” Wallach says. “Kids as young as 5 are learning about empathy and shopping for birthday presents for other kids.” She adds that she also works with area schools and organizations to teach children about empathy and helping others through Birthday Joy interactive presentations.

The organization has received notes from children’s caseworkers and kids who have received presents. “It really makes them feel special to know someone is thinking of them on their birthday,” Wallach says. “Caseworkers have said it brings joy to a child whose life might be in turmoil.”

Wallach also serves on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League, A World of Difference Institute, Crown Center for Senior Living, Jewish Community Center of St. Louis, Central Reform Congregation and Clayton Century Foundation.

Mrs. Ollie Tucker Ward | Lifetime Service Mrs. Ollie Tucker Ward’s volunteerism spans more than seven decades.

The almost-90-year-old has logged thousands of volunteer service hours through the years as she supported equality and education across St. Louis through such groups as the NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Top Ladies of Distinction and Miriam Switching Post, a resale shop that raises funds for families of those with disabilities.

In 1963, Ward championed the civil rights movement during the historic Jefferson Bank protest, making phone calls and providing support that helped lead to more African-Americans being hired at the financial institution – and influencing other industries to follow suit and make St. Louis more equitable.

Among Ward’s many contributions to education, the retired educator also has endowed scholarships for Harris-Stowe State University students, positively impacting the recipients and the communities the graduates go on to serve, says Dr. Dwyane Smith, provost and vice president of academic affairs at that institution.

Ward’s lifelong career of service is diverse and tremendous, directly impacting hundreds of individuals and indirectly impacting an immeasurable number of others, Smith says, adding: “Her work with the NAACP has helped to change the landscape for equity in the St. Louis region. Over the years, thousands of individuals’ lives have been changed based on the work of this group.”

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KIDS MD

Screen Time

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ack in 2011, I wrote a column about children and TV time. These days, TV time is no longer the only concern – smartphone and tablet use has ballooned, and screen time exposure is even more of a concern, since these devices can be used on the go.

Because of this, the World Health Organization recently released new screen time guidelines.

According to the recommendations, infants and toddlers should spend zero time in front of screens, a belief shared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The new guidelines are part of a focus on physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep for children under 5 years of age. If we teach our kids about the importance of staying active early in life, they will more likely continue those habits throughout childhood, into adolescence and then into adulthood.

It’s never too early to get babies active. Infants under 1 year of age should be engaged in interactive floor-based play, even for those not yet mobile through tummy time, for at least 30 minutes spread throughout the day while awake.

At age 1, toddlers should spend at least 180 minutes of physical activities at any intensity spread throughout the day. Have you ever chased a toddler?

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As long as they aren’t restrained in a stroller or highchair, toddlers can easily reach 180 minutes of activity – and chasing a toddler is a good workout program for parents and grandparents, too! Screen time for this age is not recommended.

For kids ages 2 to 4, 180 minutes of physical activity, including moderate- to vigorous-intensity play, spread throughout the day is the recommendation. Screen time at this age should be limited to no more than one hour per day; less is better.

Kids need downtime, so grab a book and enjoy story time. Not only is it better for your child and the developing brain than screens, but also it helps with bonding time.

Set a good example because kids watch those around them. If they see you constantly attached to a screen, they’ll want to do the same. But if they see you get up and moving, that’s what they’ll do, too.

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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.

For more information or to find a pediatrician near you, visit mercy.net/laduenews.

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5. Storage floor 40. Mortar 10. — lazuli 41. Like a bubble bath 15. Being, in philosophy 43. Fully 19. Cincture 44. Sprinkled 20. Statement of religious 45. More peculiar belief 48. Looks 21. Oat genus 52. Outwits 22. Planet wheel 23. Essential thing: 53. Junior naval officers 3 wds.

54. Ice masses at sea 25. Masterpiece: 2 wds.

55. Swearword 27. Do-gooder 57. Air 28. Salad plant 58. Waterproof gear 30. Herd animals 59. The shipworm is one 31. Emperor — 61. Algarroba 32. Sunday dinner fare 62. Air- — - — missile 33. Scion 63. Means of divination 34. Common sense 64. Hippodrome 37. Yeast foam 65. Salk or Grumby 38. Small trees 66. — Hawkins 42. Penned 67. Dampish 43. Tit for tat: 3 wds.

68. Jag or toot 1. Pile Pelion on — 46. Where Callao is 2. Kind of bond 70. Skull cavity 47. River in Ireland 3. “— she lovely...”

71. — — money 48. Pimlico prize 4. Material used in welding 74. Merry 49. Grown 5. Sharpness 75. Remove a fastener 50. Group of whales 6. Refuse 51. “— Kapital” 76. Lover’s song 7. Big top 52. Ecru 78. Traders anagram 8. Altar affirmative 53. King in Greek legend 80. All — 9. Retired airliner 54. Soft mass 81. Rice dish 10. Cripples 56. Canines 83. Old strongbox 11.

Stop! (at sea) 58. Became less 85. Substance used in fertilizers 12. Tholes 59. Pulchritude 87. Spirit 13. Caravansary 60. Seismic event 88. Papal vestment 61. Provide food and drink for 14. Kitchen item 89. Storied reindeer 15.

Swellhead’s journey: 2 wds.

62. Legal wrongs 90. Stage 16. Calendar abbr.

63. Jeers 17. King of Israel and Judah 91. Distinguish 65. World-weary 92. Woody’s son 18. Celtic language 66. Fodder plants 93. Vivacity 24. Repeat, in a way 69. A star sign 94. Netanyahu, familiarly 26. Post 70. Lesions 95. Symbol 29. Exit road 71. Places of refuge 96. Harbinger 32. Poker action 72. Cut off 33. Moves from place to place 97. River in England 73. On a pension: Abbr.

99. Wrath 34. Rutabaga 74. Not really important 101. Linear measure 35. Dress 75. Knocked out 76. Brouhaha 36. Random remark: 2 wds.

77. — probandi 79. While away: 2 wds.

81. Intrinsically: 2 wds.

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100. Ostensible: 2 wds.

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ooking for “fine-casual” seafood? If so, then look no farther than Bait (in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood) for artfully presented small plates and entrées along with an extensive beverage list for dinner.

Bait, which debuted in February, comes from owner Kalen Hodgest, who bought the building it occupies to house offices for his home health care business in 2015 before deciding to convert the first floor into a unique eatery.

Working with Hodgest to bring the idea to life are executive chef Ceaira Jackson and general manager Misha K. Sampson – who previously served as the chef and co-owner, respectively, of Fleur de Lilies in St. Louis’ Soulard neighborhood.

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By Mabel Suen “We are an intimate, boutique-style seafood restaurant,” Hodgest says. “It’s a different vibe than what people are used to in St. Louis, inspired by spots in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Freshness is the focus.

We have the highest-quality seafood, quality wines and handcrafted cocktails.”

Filling the space previously occupied by The Grind Coffee/Sol Lounge, Bait feels cozy and confidential, with roughly 60 seats in the dining area. Hodgest credits his fiancée, Alexis Morris, for designing the space. The classic elements of the historical house, which was built in the late 1800s, are juxtaposed with modern touches like refurbished floors and trim accentuated by gold and marble textures. Slate velvet chairs and antique mirrors complete the moody,

elegant atmosphere.

Amid that refined décor, guests can choose from colorful, shareable small plates such as lobster fries with poached lobster, spiced aioli and herb sauce or scallops with carrots, lemongrass and saffron-ginger purée, mushroom blend, watermelon radish and spiced popcorn.

Jackson works with local vendors including Fox River Dairy, Mushrooms Naturally and Three Vegan Brothers. “One thing about our food is that it’s very ‘wow’ – in your face,” she says. “The flaming wicked prawns come out literally flaming. I always tell people I’m an artist first. We want to have eye-catching dishes that are fun to eat. We’re a ‘scratch’ kitchen, and the creative aspect is the most exciting part.”

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Mains include a Connecticut-style lobster roll, as well as swordfish with red quinoa, wilted spinach, coconut-dark rum sauce, coconut foam and mango salsa. Another highlight is Caribbean red snapper, a whole fried fish served with Caribbean rice, pickled napa cabbage slaw, spiced aioli, fresh herb sauce and hot pepper sauce. In light of all of the preceding, guests should take a night to treat themselves to Bait’s beautiful, bold food before catching the first local presentation of Nice Work If You Can Get It from the Kirkwood Theatre Guild.

The beverage list includes wine by the glass or bottle, a selection of spirits and beer, and both classic and signature cocktails. Guests can choose from options like a grapefruit caipirinha and the Sexy B with Tanqueray No. Ten, coconut rum, lime juice, mango syrup and hibiscus syrup.

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‌Story: Jimmy Winter realizes his major attributes are that he’s “rich and good-looking. Turns out, that’s enough.” He’s recently married for the third time, again to a chorus girl at one of the Roaring ’20s nightclubs he frequents. He keeps trying marriage in hopes of pleasing his wealthy mother – to little avail.

While strolling the street one night, Jimmy happens upon Billie Bendix, one of three bootleggers in desperate need of a stash for 400 cases of gin they’ve commandeered. Billie picks Jimmy’s pocket, finds the address of his family’s swanky Long Island estate and shares it with her partners, Cookie and Duke.

Righteous Sen. Max Evergreen is on the warpath against all sins, while his daughter, Eileen, wants to marry Jimmy and pursue her “career” as the selfdescribed preeminent interpreter of modern dance.

When Billie, Cookie and Duke masquerade as servants at the estate, Billie finds herself smitten with Jimmy, as he was with her the night before on the street. Because Jimmy was drunk, he recalls nothing – but does find Billie quite attractive.

Chief Berry of the Long Island Police Department is trailing the bootleggers and has tracked them to the mansion. He wants to search it for the missing gin, but Jimmy, Billie and Cookie divert him with all manner of excuses.

Jeannie Muldoon, one of Jimmy’s many chorus girl sweethearts, visits him with other chorines. She mistakes the tongue-tied Duke for the Duke of England and, to his delight, sets her sights on him. Meanwhile, the chief mistakes Billie for Jimmy’s new bride, unaware of Eileen, who’s still in “prep” mode before she agrees to let Jimmy touch her.

Will Jimmy be compelled to marry Eileen, even though he doesn’t love her? Will Billie, Cookie and Duke deliver the gin to their unseen but notorious boss? Will Jimmy’s mother ever approve of her son? Despite their individual challenges, everyone agrees that being rich is “nice work if you can get it.”

Highlights: Evan Fornachon and Jaclyn Amber prove themselves equally efficient at singing, dancing and acting in Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s explosively energetic production, which lights an inextinguishable fuse of gloriously effervescent entertainment.

Other Info: Writer Joe DiPietro based his book on original material by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse to complement the irrepressible music and lyrics by brothers George and Ira Gershwin, respectively. Nice Work If You Can Get It opened on Broadway in 2012, running for more than 500 performances.

Like another Gershwin musical pastiche, Crazy for You, Nice Work If You Can Get It frames a silly, frothy comedy that showcases a litany of infectious tunes. Classics likes “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “’S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” “Fascinating Rhythm,”

“Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” and the title tune keep this high-octane show at full throttle.

Director Dani Mann does a wonderful job of using the whole stage, including side entrances and exits for her players. The show does lag noticeably in Act II’s second half, but Laura Roth’s lively choreography makes up for that.

Fornachon as Jimmy and Amber as Billie make an impressive, congenial duo, whether exchanging barbs in their on-again, off-again romance, singing affectingly great Gershwin ballads or leading the high-stepping, infectious dancing to the title romp.

Also making this upbeat, spirited musical work to its hilarious hilt are Kent Coffel as the exasperated Cookie, forced to improvise after his butler’s costume leads Jimmy to assume he’s a new hired hand.

Jennelle Gilreath Owens is priceless as the clueless terpsichorean “legend” Eileen, whether in a bathtub covered with carefully placed soap bubbles or in a wedding dress with the world’s longest train. Will Shaw is suitably insufferable as her father, accustomed to supremacy and power but grateful for immigrants who “are pleasant and agreeable.”

That last phrase is one of many contemporary nods DiPietro makes in his amusing book, which updates dialogue while retaining the 1927 setting.

Jason Meyers makes the most of his comic moments as the dull-witted Duke, whose sincerity shines through on the sweet, endearing number “Blah, Blah, Blah,” sung to Andrea Brown as the gold-digging Jeannie, whose change of heart is just one of the show’s silly but winning moments.

If “fascinating rhythm” and broad, funny comedy are on your “fun” list, check out Nice Work If You Can Get It. As the Gershwins wrote, “’S wonderful.”

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Company: Kirkwood Theatre Guild Venue: Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road Dates: Through May 12 Tickets: $22; contact 314-821-9956 or ktg-onstage.org Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5

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Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Thu., May 16

The South Grand Cultural Alliance presents the SOUTH GRAND DINE AROUND restaurant crawl along South Grand Blvd. Diners from all over the metro area can sample the vast and tempting array of what South Grand restaurants and bars have to offer. Attendees should prime their taste buds to eat around the world, with 14 countries represented within five blocks in St. Louis’ international corridor. Participants can spend their five tickets any way they like – among small plates, desserts and drinks at some of the area’s finest establishments. $30 in advance, $35 day of event. 5 to 10 p.m. southgrand.org.

‌Tue., May 14, to Sun., May 26

The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis presents the national tour of COME FROM AWAY. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed. Nerves ran high. But uneasiness turned to trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Following sold-out, record-breaking, critically acclaimed world-premiere engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre, Come From Away landed on the 2015 best-of theatrical lists in the Los Angeles Times, The Seattle Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune and the Times of San Diego. Tickets start at $30. Various times. fabulousfox.com.

Thu., May 16

St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association hosts its SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC to benefit children struggling with learning disabilities and help them reach their full potential. The event, held at Missouri Bluffs Golf Club in St. Charles, features a four-person scramble format with meals, beverages, live and silent auctions, player gifts, cash prizes, trophies for the top three winning teams – and even a chance to win a new Subaru. $250 per person. Lunch at 11:15 a.m., tee-off at 12:30 p.m. ldastl.org.

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Fri., May 17

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents its popular annual AUDIENCE CHOICE CONCERT at The Chapel music venue due west of central Forest Park. Each of the organization’s programs in its wonderful 11th season featured fantastic music, and in many instances, audience members voted for more than one piece of music as their favorite for that evening. Attendees at the annual concert can now hear the results of that yearlong informal contest in one wildly fun concert. $15. 7:30 p.m. brownpapertickets.com.

The University City Public Library welcomes author MICHAEL DON for a reading and discussion of his new short story collection, Partners and Strangers, there. Dark, enigmatic and sometimes comic, the stories in Partners and Strangers unite intimate anxieties with public dangers. From a teenager’s pain over his father’s death twisting into an obsession with a cable man to the specter of a Craigslist killer providing a backdrop for a couple’s struggle with fertility, the collection highlights a contemporary age characterized by loneliness and alienation, and its characters embody grief, deviance and repression.

Free. 7 p.m. ucitylibrary.org.

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Ready Readers

To Grandmother’s House We Go!

By Sheila Oliveri

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iving near extended family can be a treasure – especially for growing children – and intergenerational relationships can add richness to the lives of all involved. In that regard, Ready Readers this month recommends two books that celebrate the special bonds of family.

In Grandma’s Tiny House, author JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrator Priscilla Burris combine counting, colors, relatives and rhyme to describe a joyful potluck supper.

Readers are first introduced to Grandma’s house: “Tiny in size at the edge of Brown Street.”

Burris’ inviting digital watercolor artwork depicts the setting and characters with vibrant simplicity. Readers should sense excitement and exuberance through the faces of Grandma’s gathering potluck guests, while Brown-Wood offers counting and comparison opportunities on each page.

Just as the enthusiasm for the potluck visually bursts through the pictures, the lack of space demands a solution. The youngest in attendance proves the wisest – as the assembled smorgasbord becomes a movable feast and the festivities spill

into the backyard.

Narrating this month’s second recommended book is an irrepressibly spunky female grandchild. The Hello, Goodbye Window by acclaimed author Norton Juster and illustrator Chris Raschka constitutes an unabashed love letter to families, celebrating the imaginative nature of children and their total devotion to the adults who nurture them.

Readers are again introduced first to the house: “Nanna and Poppy live in a big house in the middle of town.” The storyteller values most not the size of the

house but the singularly special kitchen window: “That’s the Hello, Goodbye Window. It looks like a regular window, but it’s not.”

Juster reveals the magic of the window and the daily goings-on within, using the perfectly paced run-ons of an excited child. The granddaughter regales us with tales of Poppy’s harmonica playing, the steadfast belief that Nanna knows all the stars in the sky by name, her wariness of the big bush in the back garden (“a tiger lives there”) and her elation at being squirted with the hose in hot weather.

Raschka’s work, it bears noting, earned a Caldecott Award in 2006 for The Hello, Goodbye Window. His oil crayon illustrations combine vivid backgrounds punctuated with amorphous shapes of contrasting color, inhabited by simply drawn but emotive characters.

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HIGH SPIRITS

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Clayton’s new Bemiston Cocktail Club offers a low-key, come-one-come-all atmosphere.

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layton just welcomed the debut of Bemiston Cocktail Club, a must-visit hangout and perfect addition to the already-bustling area nightlife.

The spirits-centered hot spot replaces Extra Brut, which closed after a year and a half in weekends-only operation.

The Bemiston team was brought together by the ownership group of the successful Louie’s Wine Dive Clayton, just next door. Their plan? Offer an accommodating, approachable bar for the neighborhood.

“I joke about it and say that this place is two things: cocktails and fun,” says beverage director Ryan Miller. “And the truth is, that is exactly what it’s all about. [Extra Brut] was a lot of great things, but there were a few things that it crucially was not, and we basically want to be the antithesis of that. The word ‘cocktail’ has many different meanings to all types of people. We just want to be able to serve you yours.”

Miller describes Bemiston as both comfortable and welcoming, with a nostalgic, midcentury lounge feel. He even likens it to the age-old fairy tale 10, 2019 | LadueNews.com 6060 May may 10, 2019 | LadueNews.com

about Goldilocks and the three bears: While some bars might be too much of this or too little of that, Bemiston is just right.

A major part of getting the ingredients just right is the menu. Miller designed it himself, “from the Tater Tots to the crémant,” as he so aptly puts it. He describes it as streamlined, offering an assortment of options for all tastes and preferences.

“We want our guests to be able to experience our atmosphere without having to pore over pages of a menu deciding what to drink,” he says. To start, the establishment is introducing an eight-drink cocktail menu, divided between house classics and seasonal inspirations.

Patrons should look for the Wham Bam Family Fan drink to become an early favorite, especially for lovers of piña coladas. Much as its name implies, the mixture packs a mighty punch thanks to a combination of rums, pineapple, coconut and the Italian apéritif Aperol. Noncocktail options include a small, seasonal list of local and regional beers, as well as a rotating wine list focused on growers and producers. There’s also the food menu,

We want to be that place to start your evening or to end it with a nightcap.

– Ryan Miller, Bemiston Cocktail Club beverage director which Miller describes as “classic bar fare,” featuring tried-and-true dishes like club sandwiches, wedge salads and, again, Tater Tots.

“Right now, we’re most excited about the mini chili dog and, of course, our house combo, The Bemmy,” he says, detailing one of the true markers of any legit neighborhood hang: the beer-and-a-shot combo. The Bemmy hits the spot with a can of Old Milwaukee and a pour of whiskey for $5.

As for the space itself, visitors are greeted by a large letterboard showcasing the current cocktail menu, rows of high tables and oversize booths, and green accents throughout. However, like any good neighborhood spot, it’s the patrons who establish the mood of the space.

“The space is still naturally evolving into that wet-bar-in-the-basement, dive-bar-around-the-corner, hotel-lobby-bar vibe we’re striving for – and will continue to do so,” Miller says. “Honest character comes from regular guests and many different personalities coming through the doors.”

The minds behind Bemiston see it as a natural fit in Clayton, which is rightfully well-regarded in the metro area. It’s walkable and relaxed, and

there’s always something new worth exploring.

“For some people, Clayton is a destination, and for others, it’s where they live or work,” Miller says. “We will be open for all and everyone in between. We want to be that place to start your evening or to end it with a nightcap.”

Bemiston truly does have that catchall sort of vibe. Open from 5 p.m. to after midnight Wednesday through Saturday, it can easily be the place where patrons meet a date or blow off some steam after work, whether sporting a blazer and heels or closing the bar down the street.

All of this is to say that yes, the differences between Bemiston and Extra Brut are stark, but the former feels right at home amid the Clayton social scene.

“It is not up to us to decide how you want to spend your evening – we just want to be there so you can enjoy it,” Miller says. “It doesn’t differ from our other concepts. It just offers a slightly different experience. This one just happens to have bottled martinis and a Bob Seger [soundtrack].”

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