CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE
SOCIETY THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. IT’S CERTAINLY the case when it comes to our 7-year-old cover girl, Ari. In the words of Ari’s mother, who sent a note to Kids Rock Cancer project director Peggy Musen, the day meant so much more than just a photo shoot. In the days leading to having her picture taken, Ari spent time planning her outfit and getting her nails done—instead of thinking about how many times she felt sick that week or how her new chemo meds were making her tummy hurt. And during her infusion, rather than just sit through the treatment, Ari excitedly told all the doctors and nurses about her upcoming photo session. Ari’s mom ended her note by saying thanks for honoring her daughter with this opportunity. On behalf of Maryville University and everyone else involved with Kids Rock Cancer, I’d have to say it was Ari who honored us with that sweet smile. For more of Ari’s story and how Kids Rock Cancer is helping children like her, turn to p. 18.
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A YEAR OF ST. LOUIS WEDDINGS The perfect cake, the most luxurious flowers—and loving friends and family to share it with. With this pictorial, we celebrate the happy nuptials that have occurred over the past year.
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EVERY CHILD’S HOPE
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THE SHELDON
GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT LADUE LIPS PERSONS OF INTEREST KATE & COMPANY WEDDING WISDOM WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS
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STYLE FILE In our semi-annual fashion blowout, we bring the season’s trends to some of the area’s hottest new restaurants. Fashion and food? What a combination!
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FEAR OF DENTISTS BRACING FOR A SMILE ST. ALBANS LIVING
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IN FINE STYLE The whole ‘green’ movement is finally catching up with the American design industry, with many architects and designers doing their best to be environmentally friendly. Enter The Design Source Limited, R.E.A. Homes, architect Dave Schaub of Schaub & Srote, and I. O. Metro. Together, they have introduced coastal design to the Midwest.
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“I’m WIth the Band” may 22 ★ 7:30 p. m. the Sheldon
Giving St. Louis-Area Children the Gift of Music and Hope
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Q&A WITH TIM O’LEARY OF OPERA THEATRE
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Q&A WITH RICK DILDINE OF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
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ON THE COVER: The ‘I’m With The Band!’ concert will take place on May 22 at The Sheldon to benefit Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer. Pictured on the cover: 7-year-old Kids Rock Cancer patient, Arianna. For more information, call 570-5963 or visit maryville. edu/kidsrockcancer. PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 18.
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GREEN GOURMET DINING OUT— SCHNEITHORST’S
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