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420 Conway Pine Creve Coeur | $2,200,000

5056 Westminster Place St Louis City | $785,000

529 Midvale Avenue University City | $675,000

1161 Nooning Tree Drive Chesterfield | $639,900

7937 Cornell Avenue University City | $564,900

400 South 14th Street #1116 St Louis City | $499,500

1642 Wilson Forest View Court Chesterfield | $480,000

619 Barrow Ridge Court Ellisville | $449,980

623 Barrow Ridge Court Ellisville | $439,615

Ladue | $929,000

80 Sorrel Lane

739 Wilkinson Place Labadie | $675,000

1525 Suzanne Ridge Court Wildwood | $465,000

529 Midvale Ave University City 12:30-2:00 1161 Nooning Tree Dr Chesterfield 1:00-3:00 7916 Teasdale Ave University City 1:00-3:00 1131 Castle Gate Villas Dr Olivette 12:00-2:00

3876 Thunderbolt Lane

2262 Sentier Drive Wildwood | $339,900

Sunday Open Houses

$675,000 $639,900 $525,000 $275,000

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16218 Berry Hollow Court Wildwood | $435,000

Wildwood | $425,000

2126 Briargate Lane Kirkwood | $304,500

1131 Castle Gate Villas Drive Olivette | $275,000

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CONTENTS SOCIETY ST. LOUISANS HAVE THEIR SUMMER TRADITIONS: GOING TO THE ballgame, getting in line at Ted Drewes, catching a show at The Muny. And for the youngsters, a visit to Grant’s Farm usually is near the top of the list.

When my brothers and I were growing up, a trip to the ancestral home of the Busch Family meant a tram ride through the 281-acre park, trying to spot as many animals as possible, as well as ‘quality time’ with a baby goat and an up-closeand-personal look at the majestic Clydesdales.

This year marks Grant’s Farm’s 60th season; and to celebrate, there are new attractions such as swan-shaped paddle boats on Mirror Lake, and even a special brew for the grown-ups. Since it opened to the public in 1954, Grant’s Farm has welcomed more than 24 million guests; and year after year, it has ranked among the top family-friendly attractions across the country.

But Grant’s Farm is only one of many local destinations that delight the young and young at heart. You’ll find our summer to-do list for families on p. 32.

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We take a closer look at his Hartford, Connecticut, home.

ON THE COVER: With almost a century of St. Louis tradition, The Muny will debut international hit Billy Elliot the Musical June 16-22 on its beloved outdoor stage. For tickets or more information, call 361-1900 or visit muny.org.

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More New Listings 2137 Oak Drive (Crystal Lake Park). Charming country feel in Ladue schools! Located in sought-after Crystal Lake Park, the deep front porch of this gem is a great place to relax and enjoy sipping some lemonade and visit with friendly neighbors. The open living areas feature faux hardwood floors, double hung, stained glass windows and a decorative fireplace. Kitchen adjoins the dining room offering both light and convenience. $210,000

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527 North Bemiston Ave. (University City). This property is being sold "as is" by the sellers. The home is in a most desirable area and is awaiting a new owner to offer some tender loving care. Whether you’re looking for a fun rehab project or a prime lot at a great value and location to boot, this is the one you cannot miss. Just imagine building the home of your dreams or customizing a rehab all your own. Just a short stroll from downtown Clayton’s popular restaurants, shops and more! $225,000

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NEW LISTING! Truly one of Hampton Park’s most dazzling homes, 7953 Park offers lavish living inside and out. Stunning

architectural highlights can be found throughout while exceptional craftsmanship is portrayed courtesy of elaborate fireplaces, extensive millwork and impressive woodwork. The large lot is breathtaking with gorgeous pool/pool house, patios, and entertainment space. Reminiscent of a fine estate, the home is filled with grandeur, glamour, warmth and serenity.

2. 420 Algonquin Place ● Webster Groves

$685,000

NEW LISTING! A stately ambiance coupled with a graceful presence makes this one of Webster’s finest. Inside the rich interior spaces are accented with exquisite architectural detailing, tall ceilings, French Doors and refinished hardwood flooring. Offering over 3,300 square feet of living area, there is plenty of room to spread out in the five bedrooms. Spring is in full bloom on the lovely landscaped lot full of botanical wonder. Buyers will also appreciate the three-plus car garage.

3. 600 South Price Road ● Ladue

$2,350,000

NEW LISTING! An entertainers dream! Set on over three acres, this exceptional English manor offers a gorgeous pool area,

patio, entertainment decks and more…ideal for social gatherings. Some of the innumerable sought-after features include an ultra-gourmet kitchen, two family rooms, inviting living room and a to-die-for master bedroom suite. With its many distinctive features, amenities and highlights, this is THE home you must see to believe.

4. 11 Fleetwood Drive ● Ladue

$469,000

NEW LISTING! Located on a lush lot, this two-story colonial is walking distance to downtown Clayton and Ladue elementary

schools. Inside you find a traditional floor plan that includes a living room featuring gleaming wood floors, a gas fireplace and French doors to a covered porch. The updated kitchen is light and bright and leads to an inviting deck. The family room has built-ins and sliding glass doors to the patio. Upstairs you find a large master with bath plus two additional spacious bedrooms.

5. 11 Kirken Knoll Drive ● Town & Country

$845,000

NEW LISTING! Backing to wooded trails and unobstructed vistas, this four-bedroom home boasts a 1,000 square feet addition.

Step inside the black slate entry into rich interior spaces providing the perfect venue for entertaining, formal or informal. A most special room is the all-seasons room surrounded by pristine glass and lovely doors to the inviting pool. Located in a coveted and friendly neighborhood, you’ll love the ease of access to restaurants, shops and more. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!

6. 402 Lincoln Terrace Court ● Fenton

$324,900

NEW LISTING! The remarkable patio and pool of this home is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and is waiting for you! Inside

there is more than enough room with four bedrooms and a lower level for leisure and play. Architectural enthusiasts will be delighted with the T-staircase and two-story entry. The open kitchen flows right into the family room where family conversation can come together. Meticulously maintained, the home is filled with updates and system improvements throughout.

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2 Ladue Acres (Ladue).

$2,395,000

4964 Fairview Avenue (St. Louis).

$194,900

1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue).

$2,295,000

1223 Missouri (Kirkwood).

$193,000

8130 Westmoreland Avenue (Clayton).

$1,999,000

5211 Devonshire (St. Louis).

$155,000

11235 Hunter’s Pond (Creve Coeur).

$1,999,000

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$148,000

11220 Hunters Pond (Creve Coeur).

$1,975,000

8121 Glen Echo (St. Louis).

$140,000

4 Barclay Woods Drive (Ladue).

$1,950,000

6447 Clifton Hills Drive (St. Louis).

$115,000

1121 Highland Pointe Drive (T & C).

$1,849,000

4048 Bugle Bend (Florissant).

765 W. Kirkham Avenue (Glendale).

$1,700,000

$96,000

21 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur). $1,699,000

Condos, Villas, Town Homes

608 East Monroe (Kirkwood).

$1,649,000

800 South Hanley #4E (Clayton).

$1,125,000

12065 Heatherdane Drive (T & C).

$1,625,000

155 Carondelet Plaza #806 (Clayton).

$1,125,000

#4 Country Estates Place (Frontenac).

$1,350,000

206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$895,000

8 Wakefield (Ladue).

$998,000

20 Woodbridge Manor Dr. (Creve Coeur).

$789,000

58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country).

$995,000

13345 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$689,900

2501 Oak Springs Lane (Town & Country). $710,000

13305 Fairfield Square (Town & Country). $579,000

16 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue).

$699,000

13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$549,000

13978 Meursault (Town & Country).

$695,000

4909 Laclede Ave #1204 (St. Louis).

$499,999

200 S. Brentwood 21D (Clayton).

$449,000

1848 Woodmark Road (Town & Country). $599,900 409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$575,000

312 North Meramec #200 (Clayton).

$448,500

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

12518 Questover Court (Creve Coeur).

$445,000

19234 St. Albans Valley (Wildwood).

$499,500

1303 Oaktree Estates (Chesterfield).

$429,900

57 Morwood Lane (Creve Coeur).

$499,000

411 Conway Meadows (Chesterfield).

$275,000

2043 Paul Renaud Blvd. (Lake St. Louis).

$485,000

208 Ambridge Ct #306 (Chesterfield).

$259,000

1508 Andrew Drive (Warson Woods).

$485,000

1751 Coupru Court (St. Peters).

$189,000

2637 Roseland Terrace (Maplewood).

$469,000

8070 Watkins, #2W (Clayton).

$189,000

7270 Maryland Avenue (University City).

$457,900

1903 Bennington Common (Unincorporated). $179,900

116 Edwin Avenue (Glendale).

$429,900

13543 Coliseum (Chesterfield).

$148,000

1303 Childress Ave. (St Louis).

$425,000

801 N. Hanley, Unit D (University City).

$119,500

7457 Teasdale Avenue (University City).

$399,900

9155 North Swan Circle (Brentwood).

$119,500

417 South Park Avenue (Webster Groves). $390,000

5621 Pershing Ave #21 (St. Louis).

$116,000

1062 Cedargate (Kirkwood).

$112,900

8047 Stanford Avenue (University City).

$385,000

216 Sundrop Court (Eureka).

$360,000

5099 Country Club Drive (High Ridge).

$324,900

Lots & Acreage

433 Par Lane (Kirkwood).

$319,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

9415 Meister Lane (Affton).

5405 Chapelford Lane (Shrewsbury).

$299,900

3217 Magnolia Avenue (St. Louis).

$239,900

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$219,900

2416 Mari Kay Court (Brentwood).

$205,900

6416 Pernod Ave. (St Louis).

$199,000

$1,095,000 $49,900

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Women of Achievement

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HERE WERE PLENTY OF REASONS to celebrate at this year’s Women of Achievement Luncheon, where more than 750 people came together at The Ritz-Carlton to cheer on the Class of 2014. Honored for their lifetime of volunteer service were: M. Virginia Braxs (Cultural Enrichment), Ida Early (Volunteer Leadership), Dr. Eva Frazer (Community Health), Teri Griege (Health Awareness), Phyllis Langsdorf (Creative Philanthropy), Diane Levine (Health and Education), DiAnne Mueller (Family Enrichment), JoAnn Shaw (Health Advocacy), Linda Sher (Child Welfare) and Pat Whitaker (Civic Responsibility).

Thank you for all you do, ladies!

Women of Achievement Class of 2014

Marsha Rusnack, Veronica McDonnell, Thelma Cook

Trish Muyco-Tobin, Nanci Bobrow, John Sheehan, Carol Daniel

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Marilyn Fox, Lenore Pepper

Peggy Ritter, Joan Quicksilver

Peggy Nelson, Judy Harris, Fran Zamler

Pam Toder, Jennifer Schellert, Linda Sher

Marian Nunn, Merry Mosbacher

Miran Halen, Carol Voss

Bonnie Wolfarth, Pris McDonnell

Norma Stern, Cheryl Polk

Elizabeth Mesker, Teri Griege, Carrie Sweigart, Ashley Conine

Steven Roberts II, Dr. Eva Frazer, Steve Roberts, Christian Roberts

Phyllis Langsdorf, Alice Handelman

DiAnne Mueller, Bill Siedhoff

Susan Nall, Maria Teresa Maldonado, Virginia Braxs, Tony Maldonado

Stephanie Hall, Millie Cain

Beth Stroble, Amelia Bond

Diane Levine, Bettie Gershman, James Jenkins

JoAnn and Don Shaw

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ORE THAN 500 GUESTS gathered for Siteman Cancer Center’s annual Illumination gala at The Ritz-Carlton.

The event raised a record $2.1 million for research at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. It was personal for the evening’s special guest: actor, writer and comedian Martin Short, who lost both his mother and his wife to cancer.

The funds raised will be used to support research on developing vaccines to prevent breast cancer and other groundbreaking projects.

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ARING SOLUTIONS OF ST. Louis held its annual Jazzin’ It Up gala at the Edward Jones headquarters in Des Peres.

The atrium was beaming with sunlight as guests enjoyed cocktails and strolled about the silent auction. KMOV’s Robin Smith was emcee and chair of this year’s event. CEO of Caring Solutions, Madi Hawn, helped to welcome guests and had an impromptu Q&A with one of the organization’s beneficiaries, Sheila Glover, that touched the hearts of many guests. A special jazz performance by the Ralph Butler Band entertained during dinner.

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SOCIE T Y Asthma and Allergy Foundation

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HE ST. LOU IS C HA PTE R OF Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America celebrated its 24th Annual Orchid AAFAIR at the Four Seasons Hotel, which featured live and silent auctions, dinner, music and an awards ceremony. Executive director Joy Krieger greeted the guests, while Sue and Gregg Berdy served as event co-chairs.

Bill Reichhardt was honored with this year’s Orchid Award for his commitment and service.

Proceeds benefit the foundation’s life-saving programs, which help local underserved children and their families manage asthma and allergies, as well as educate the community at-large.

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Joy Krieger, Sue and Dr. Gregg Berdy

Matt and AnneMarie Schumacher

Pam and Bill Reichhardt

Janell Maitland, Stacey Liekweg, Sue McCollum

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Read more about these wonderful charitable organizations in Ladue News on June 6, June 13 and June 20 as we reveal the finalists and celebrate their contributions to the greater St. Louis community.

Presented by Moneta Group, the 2014 honors will be given at the annual awards reception on June 19, 2014 hosted by KSDK’s Frank Cusumano.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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HE FRIENDS OF ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL joined in celebration at The Ritz-Carlton for its signature luncheon. This stunning event showcases very elaborate tabletops created by local designers.

Proceeds benefit a variety of programs at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, including music and art therapy, the Free Care Fund, Camp Rhythm for children with heart conditions and more. Event chair was Melissa Fox. Spotted in the crowd were Moneta Group CEO Gene Diederich, Hospital president Joan Magruder, and Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital chair Renee Bell.

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21 Upper Ladue, Ladue Offered at $3,600,000.

9810 Old Warson Road, Ladue Offered at $1,500,000.

7352 Westmoreland Drive, University City Offered at $1,495,000.

5 Chatfield Place Road, Creve Coeur New Price. Offered at $995,000.

1300 Log Cabin Lane, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $2,290,000.

1289 Lay Road, Ladue New Listing. $749,900. Open 6/1, 1-3 PM.

2019 South Mason Road, Town & Country Offered at $1,300,000.

531 North Central Avenue, University City Offered at $599,000.

17720 Greystone Terrace Drive, Wildwood Offered at $579,900. Open 6/1, 1-3 PM.

7936 Teasdale Avenue, University City New Listing. $550,000. Open 6/1, 1-3 PM.

6943 Pershing Avenue, University City Offered at $534,900.

21 Deerfield Road, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,995,000.

1616 Dearborn Drive, Warson Woods Offered at $465,000. Open 6/1, 1-3 PM.

9 Portland Court, CWE New Price. Offered at $439,900.

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

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BY DAVID ANDERSON

IM HIGH RECENTLY HELD ITS Luminosity event at Central Table Food Hall in the Central West End. The evening was an absolute hit: Guests arrived and danced to the tunes of Griffin and the Gargoyles, followed by a special presentation by the organization’s alumni. Aim High’s goal is to enrich middle-school students who have demonstrated potential and come from challenging economic and social circumstances.

Julie Angelica, Anthony Clarkson, Kelly and Greg Steinkamp

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As you enter this spacious property, notice the tasteful use of exotic woods, unique granite, marble, and mosaic tile, as well as the subtle features of contemporary lighting. This level of quality craftsmanship and modern ideal is evident throughout the home with clear attention to architectural detail and thoughtfully designed spaces that offer flexibility for family life and entertaining.

Floor to ceiling windows invite you to delight in a bright sunny day or the excitement of a classic Midwest summer thunderstorm. Venture outside to one of the blue slate patios and drink in the arboretum-like essence of Missouri native plants and the solidity of custom stonework.

Regardless of your stage in life, this home offers a wonderful canvas for you and your family to create a lifetime of loving memories. Exceptional privacy and a true oasis of serenity, this property is centrally located for convenient access to all that the Saint Louis community has to offer. Located in Ladue school district. Offered at $1,475,000

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Travel to the exotic land of long-ago Persia The only gala under a Big Top!

May 31, 6:30 PM Chairs: Kathie & Richard Winter Honorary Chairs: Lynne & Jim Turley Dan Buck, SSM Cardinal Glennon Foundation Single tickets: $250 and $75 Late Night

314.289.4043 www.circusflora.org Proceeds Benefit Circus Flora’s Community Outreach Programs: Clowns on Call at Cardinal Glennon and Mercy Share the Circus Community Circus Camps

In the we-knew-we-were-on-to-something department: The latest cover of Opera News features four of eight performers slated for next month’s SING FOR SITEMAN benefit concert.

STEPHANIE BLYTHE, THEO LEBOW, DANIEL BREVIK and TOBIAS GREENHALGH grace the cover of the magazine’s June 2014 edition, along with fellow artist Elizabeth Futral. The four are among the headliners for Sing for Siteman, which takes place Monday, June 9, at the Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School.

The concert gathers some of this season’s renowned OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS artists for one night only to benefit SITEMAN CANCER CENTER’s Discovery Fund for cancer research. Co-chairs for the evening are KIM EBERLEIN and CHERI FROMM. Tickets are still available; call 961-0644 or visit opera-stl. org/SingForSiteman for more information. Ladue News is a proud media sponsor of Sing for Siteman.

Speaking of OPERA THEATRE, the upcoming lineup for the 2015 season has been announced. Next year marks Opera Theatre’s 40th anniversary and will feature Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Puccini’s La rondine, Tobias Picker’s Emmeline, and the American premiere of Handel’s Richard the Lionheart.

BILL COSBY is coming to St. Louis this summer. The star comedian is bringing his Bill Cosby: Far From Finished special to the stage at the Four Seasons St. Louis Hotel ballroom. He’ll perform two shows on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 6 and 8:30 p.m.

For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Author watch: Popular novelist EMILY GIFFIN is in town to promote her latest book, The One & Only. Giffin will hold a discussion and book-signing Friday, May 30, at St. Louis County Library headquarters beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Giffin is the author of six New York Times best-selling novels, including Where We Belong, which features St. Louis as one of its settings.

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WORD AROUND TOWN Another New York Times bestseller, JEANNETTE WALLS makes her return to St. Louis next month. The acclaimed author of The Glass Castle will appear at the Ethical Society on Thursday, June 12, for a book-signing and discussion of The Silver Star. Walls’ previous St. Louis appearance, sponsored by Ladue News, was in the fall of 2012 as part of the Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series.

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A: After more than 40 years, the curtain will close on the EDISON OVATIONS SERIES at the conclusion of its 20142015 season. To celebrate its legacy, the final season’s highlights will include the U.S. premiere of Arabesque (Oct. 24-25); Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host featuring NPR’s This American Life host IRA GLASS (Nov. 1-2); and the Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) (Nov. 14). Performances will be held at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. For more information, call 935-6543 or visit edison.wustl.edu.

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Beginning next week, look for special features on ALMOST HOME, DOORWAYS, EASTER SEALS MIDWEST, LIFELONG VISION FOUNDATION, READY READERS, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, RX OUTREACH, THE MISSION CONTINUES and UNLIMITED PLAY in the pages of Ladue News. Our nine CHARITY AWARDS finalists will be honored at a special ceremony on Thursday, June 19, at Palladium Saint Louis.

LN’s 2014 Charity Awards is presented by MONETA GROUP.

There’s still time to win one for Dad: We’re currently accepting submissions for this year’s FATHER’S DAY LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST. The grand prize winner receives two seats to a BALABAN’S WINE DINNER featuring the new classic cuisine of executive chef D. Scott Phillips paired with selections from a favorite winemaker.

Send us a photo of father and child(ren), complete with names and contact information, by Wednesday, June 4. Email your photo (at least 1MB in size) to Julia Christensen at jchristensen@laduenews.com. The winner and runners-up will be announced and featured in the June 13 edition of Ladue News.

Up to 80% of the population will experience lower back pain in their lifetime leading to approximately 300, 000 spine surgeries every year in the United States. The costs can be staggering when taking into account lost work productivity, medical care, and disability. Sciatica may occur in up to 25% of these patients who may experience severe pain that travels from the lower back into one or both of the lower extremities with sharp, stabbing and shooting pains which may or may not be associated with numbness and/or tingling sensations. Sciatica can be debilitating and incapacitating leading to lost sleep, function and inability to perform normal activities of daily living. It is very important to seek immediate medical attention when this occurs. This condition is best treated by an interventional pain management specialist who can help you quickly recover and remain functional.

Many proven conservative and interventional treatments are available for patients with intractable, uncontrolled, chronic lower back pain with associated sciatica. These treatments may include typical anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, antidepressants (used to treat pain), anti- seizure medications (used to treat pain) and physical therapy. However, if the conservative treatments fail to provide relief, then a patient may benefit from minimally invasive and effective interventional treatments after a thorough evaluation. Interventional treatments range from simple nerve blocks, steroid injections, and more advanced injection, ablation and stimulation therapies to provide the patient with much needed relief. Interventional pain management therapies have been shown to improve pain, function and overall quality of life. If you feel you have suffered long enough from this condition or any other chronic painful condition, contacting a fellowship trained board certified interventional pain specialist may be necessary.

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CHARITIES & NONPROFITS

WERE YOU THERE WHEN ...

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America presented David and Thelma Steward with the Soaring Eagle Award at its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. David, who was not allowed to join his local Boy Scout troop as a boy in Clinton, Missouri, because it did not allow people of color, rose through the ranks of scouting after his mother started her own troop that accepted all people. He has continued to stay active in the organization throughout adulthood. The dinner also recognized the almost 600 young men who earned the rank of Eagle Scout last year, the organization’s highest rank attainable.

More than 150 artists in a variety of media, styles and subject matter donated their works of art for the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s opening party for its Collectors Choice fundraiser. Proceeds from the event go to the organization’s mission to offer art exhibitions and education for the region.

After a $3-million expansion and renovation of the Carol House Valley Park Southwest Store, the company celebrated by hosting a grand re-opening. The store hosted representatives from top furniture name brands at the event.

In addition to new designs from more than 50 well-known brands, the store’s new selection includes eco-friendly friendly furniture.

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Competing against hundreds of other participants in Dance St. Louis’ Monsanto Dance Education Residency Program, five students were named winners of the 2014 Dance Career Awards: Jazzmon Craig, Asha Garrison, Kimaiya Hall, Daryon Kent and Maia Sims.

The winners receive guidance and support to further their dance training and possible careers in the art. Pictured: Deborah Patterson, Maia Sims, Daryon Kent, Kimaiya Hall, Asha Garrison, Jazzmon Craig and Michael Uthoff

CAROL HOUSE OPENING PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROL HOUSE

Less than two years old, the St. Louis-based charity For Pete’s Sake recently donated four $10,000 grants to local nonprofit organizations and schools with programs dedicated to helping at-risk youth: America Scores St. Louis, College Bound, Gateway STEM High School and Lift for Life Academy. For Pete’s Sake, which honors the late Edward ‘Pete’ O’Brien, also plans to award three $8,000 individual scholarships later this year. Pictured: Dennis Cope and Elizabeth Bender

LIV ING THE MUNY

The Stage is Set

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UNDER THE STARS IN FOREST PARK, THE lights will soon go up on another memorable season of musicals created exclusively for The Muny’s storied stage. “There really is nothing like it in the world,” says Muny executive producer and artistic director Mike Isaacson.

As the nation’s oldest and largest outdoor theater presents its 97th year, it at once will unveil a slate of improved features—namely, a set of rooftop solar panels for heightened energyefficiency and a brand new theater truss system.

“This will allow us to do even more imaginative work with our lighting and sets,” Isaacson notes.

And as attendees experienced for the first time last season, the venue’s new high-tech fans will replace St. Louis’ hot summer nights with a cooler, quiet breeze flowing through the open-air theater

during the live shows.

In The Muny’s signature style, audiences are in for a humorous, heartfelt season of seven shows, starting with its debut of Billy Elliot the Musical (June 16-22), a powerful, passionate father-son story, featuring incredible music by Elton John and appearances by the Gateway Men’s Chorus.

“We’re the first theater after Broadway to do the show,” Isaacson notes. “And it has some of the most extraordinary dancing you’ve ever seen.”

The fun continues with Tarzan (June 25-July 2), another family-focused narrative about the boundaries of love, with beautiful music by Phil Collins. “Tarzan will fly and swing all over the Muny stage!” Isaacson says.

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BY KATIE YEADON • PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

We present you with LN’s new Lil’ One: Vincent! The 2 ½-year-old cutie pie had such a fun morning exploring The Magic House all by himself. He loved the fishing pond and all of the car tools, and he especially enjoyed running around the stl250 birthday cake and playing in the fountain outside.

The Ladue News 2014 Lil’ One is presented by Laurie’s Shoes.

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Summer Bets For Kids

BY BRITTANY NAY

There are virtually endless ways for youngsters to have a memorable summer break in St. Louis. Mark your calendar for these family-friendly festivities, and get ready for some fun in the sun!

SAINT LOUIS ZOO Year after year, millions of visitors discover new animals and adventures at Saint Louis Zoo—join in the wild and wonderful fun!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Where: 1 Government Drive in Forest Park Cost: Free admission; parking, $12 Information: 781-0900, stlzoo.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Board the Emerson Zooline Railroad to all your favorite exhibits, including Sea Lion Sound, where guests can marvel at sea lions swimming in an underwater viewing tunnel and take in a live show at the amphitheater. And stay tuned for what is sure to become a new favorite: Polar Bear Point—coming next year!

• Summer attractions: Dance to the music during the Jungle Boogie Concert Series from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday night through Aug. 29 (except June 20); feed and pet the stingrays at Caribbean Cove; and get up-close with the animals during keeper chats at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily throughout the zoo, and animal enrichment and training activities at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

CITY MUSEUM Journey through the City Museum’s multi-level maze of play, offering hours of eclectic entertainment—visit after visit!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 9 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 750 N. 16th St. downtown Cost: $12, ages 3 and older; free, ages 2 and younger. Group rates also available. Parking, $5.

Information: 231-2489, citymuseum.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: This unique fun house’s interactive and stunning structures were created from salvaged materials such as bridges, tiles and even planes! Weave through the whimsical outdoor playground, MonstroCity, travel through the tunnels of the Enchanted Caves and take a ride back down to the play house’s floor via the 10-story Spiral Slide.

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• Summer attractions: Venture through every unique crevice of the museum at night with SLUMBERCITY Family Overnight on Aug. 3. A $33 per person ticket includes a pizza dinner, breakfast buffet, activities, museum exploration and parking.

MAGIC HOUSE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MAGIC HOUSE; ZOO, SCIENCE CENTER, GRANT’S FARM, ARCH AND BUTTERFLY HOUSE PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER; MOBOT PHOTO COURTESY OF MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN; ART MUSEUM PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM

THE MAGIC HOUSE With hundreds of hands-on educational—and fun—exhibits and new attractions popping up all the time, it’s no wonder The Magic House is a toprated children’s museum.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Memorial Day to Labor Day hours— Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: 516 S. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood Cost: $9.50 for ages 1 and older. Group and member rates also available. Free parking.

Free Family Nights by Emerson the third Friday evening of every month from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Information: 822-8900, magichouse.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Ascend the three-story magical Beanstalk climber and descend the three-story slide and visit all the museum’s favorite interactive exhibits in-between!

• Summer attractions: Through June 29, build sandcastles and search for seashells at the museum’s backyard beach; through Aug. 10, star on the stage of the Magical Theater Company; and through Aug. 31, explore your natural curiosity with Sid the Science Kid: The Super-Duper Exhibit!

Extend the fun with the museum’s summer camps that offer various sessions from June through August for ages 4 to 5 (Camp Little Bit) and ages 6-9 (Camp Magic House).

BUTTERFLY HOUSE Be mesmerized by the mystical world of butterflies, as 80 species fly through a tropical habitat at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Memorial Day to Labor Day hours—9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Where: 15193 Olive Blvd., Faust Park in Chesterfield Cost: $6, adults; $5, seniors; $4, ages 3 to 12; free, ages 2 and younger Information: 636-530-0076, butterflyhouse.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Explore the tropical conservatory and butterfly garden, where thousands of butterflies take flight.

• Summer attractions: Families can spot fireflies glowing in the night sky during the Butterfly House’s annual Firefly Festival from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on June 11, 18 and 25; examine the native insects of your own backyard at the sixth annual Bug Hunt on July 20 and 21; and join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for brunch from 9 to 10 a.m. July 18 and 19.

Butterfly House

Missouri Botanical Garden

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with family-friendly activities at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Where: 4344 Shaw Blvd.

Cost: $4, kids and adults; $3, seniors; free, kids 12 and younger; Children’s Garden, $5, kids Information: 577-5100 or mobot.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Splash and play your way through the Children’s Garden, featuring a tree house, water area, limestone cave, Midwestern prairie village and wetlands.

• Summer attractions: Take to the trees for a bird’s-eye view of the garden with Canopy Climbs for ages 8 and up on June 14 and 15; learn about plants and insects during Great Green Adventures hands-on activities on June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20; and for a variety of free outdoor music, head to the free Whitaker Music Festival Concert Series running 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday nights from June 4 to Aug. 6 at the garden’s Cohen Amphitheater.

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SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER Explore the far reaches of the universe at the Saint Louis Science Center through new and classic exhibits and events.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays beginning June 5) Where: 5050 Oakland Ave. in Forest Park Cost: Free admission. Exhibitions range from $3 to $14. Group rates available. The first Friday of every month, enjoy free activities throughout the center from 6-10 p.m. and see a free science fiction movie at 10 p.m.

Information: 289-4400, slsc.org DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Journey to another world with movies on the five-story dome screen of the OMNIMAX Theater. Now showing: Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, Titans of the Ice Age and more.

• Summer attractions: The interactive exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, features kinetic life-size sculptures and opportunities to engage in art, science and innovation. And explore the universe during Planetarium shows, such as The Little Star That Could and Live Sky Tonight.

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• Summer attractions: Countrytime Bluegrass Festival and Kids’ Country Carnival will feature free live music and backyard kids’ games on June 14 and 15.

GRANT’S FARM Celebrate 60 years of Grant’s Farm as it rolls out new attractions alongside traditional favorites for another season of family fun.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Memorial Day to Labor Day hours— Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 10501 Gravois Road Cost: Free admission; $25, Clydesdale tours; $12, parking Information: 843-1700, grantsfarm.com DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Take part in family favorites, such as the Clydesdale tours, baby goat feedings and camel rides. Additional Animal Encounters are at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily, along with Elephant Education at 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. daily.

• Summer attractions: Grant’s Farm is debuting two new activities this season—swan paddle boat rides on Mirror Lake and parakeet feedings.

PURINA FARMS Marvel at the multi-talented canines of Purina Farms.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Memorial Day to Labor Day hours— Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 200 Checkerboard Drive in Gray Summit Cost: Free admission and parking Information: 982-3232, purinafarms.com DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Canines will showcase their talents during live shows daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in The Incredible Dog Arena. And at the Visitor’s Center, take a wagon ride and pet baby animals in the Animal Barn and Hayloft Play Area.

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GATEWAY ARCH As the city celebrates its 250th anniversary, the signature Gateway Arch grounds are buzzing with family-friendly summer activities—take advantage of the food, fitness and fun!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Various times Where: St. Louis riverfront downtown Cost: Various costs Information: 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com DON’T MISS: • Favorite features: Take a trip to the top of the awe-inspiring Arch, board the historic Gateway Arch Riverboats and explore the lush grounds of Jefferson National Park.

• Summer attractions: Stargaze from beneath the Arch during the free Gateway to the Stars event series on June 13, July 11 and Aug. 1; enjoy Sunday Brunch Cruises with a buffet and live Dixieland Band; and get fit during Get Outdoors Day—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14—featuring rockclimbing, exercise sessions, live music, children’s activities and more under the Arch.

SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM Express your creativity at Saint Louis Art Museum, which is offering a slate of familyfriendly hands-on activities this summer.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: When: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Where: 1 Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park Cost: Free Information: 721-0072, slam.org

Gateway Arch

DON’T MISS: Favorite features: Visit rotating exhibits in the main museum, as well as the new East Building.

Currently on view: Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet, Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art and many more.

Summer attractions: Kids and adults can create art together during free Family Sundays from 1-4 p.m. June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 in Gallery 216.

Themed Best Impressions this June, art activities will let guests imagine French cities and its countryside.

KIDS’ WELLNESS: CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Model Healthy Choices

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ECENT HEADLINES TRUMPETED the good news: Obesity rates among 3- to 5-year-olds appear to be decreasing. Yet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still report that as of 2012, more than a third of American children were either overweight or obese, and parents need to guide their kids toward healthy choices.

“Most experts agree that most toddlers who are ‘chubby’ probably are already obese,” says Dr. Doug Barton, a pediatrician with SSM Medical Group. “In infants, it’s harder to tell just by appearance.”

Body mass index (BMI), a calculation based on height and weight, is the most common tool for diagnosing obesity. Physicians compare a child’s BMI to population-based norms. Children and infants with a BMI greater than the 95th percentile for age and sex are formally considered obese.

“This is a medical concern for children primarily because studies show that infants in the top 25th percentile for body mass index are 40 percent more likely to be obese as 3-year-olds,” Barton adds. Obese children are more likely than others to become obese adults with all the attendant risks

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

“FROM YEARS OF TALKING TO PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS, THE WORST THING WE DO TO CHILDREN IS TRY TO GET THEM TO EAT WHEN THEY’RE NOT HUNGRY.” DR. STEPHEN THIERAUF, Mercy Kids pediatrician

of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

“Usually chubby babies will thin out between 9 months and 2 years of age as they become more physically active,” says Dr. Stephen Thierauf, a Mercy Kids pediatrician. “We’re going to be following an infant’s weight and growth starting at birth with every visit to the pediatrician.

There’s a wide range of acceptable weights, with some infants being more ‘chubby’ and others more thin. This is often dictated by genetics. The weight gain between visits is important to follow.

If this becomes excessive, calorie consumption and hormone problems should be considered.”

Thierauf advises parents to make fresh fruits

and vegetables a dietary staple, be aware of portion control, and avoid giving children sugary drinks and juices. Parents are a child’s primary example when it comes to lifestyle, so adhering to a healthy diet and regular exercise as a family is helpful in preventing obesity.

Barton agrees and notes that parents shouldn’t let children dictate menus. “The most important thing in my mind is to give up the food fights,” he says. “Offer children healthy choices. If they don’t want the healthy choices being offered, they aren’t hungry. It’s very important not to give in to the urge to feed children something else just because they don’t like what is being offered.”

Similarly, Barton advises parents not to worry if a child refuses to eat a meal. “From years of talking to parents and grandparents, the worst thing we do to children is try to get them to eat when they’re not hungry,” he says. “If they’re not eating for the day, we worry that we have to offer something just to get them to eat. This is a huge problem.”

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Baby Talk Oliver Keller Cone

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Maeve Agnes Langford

Nov. 8, 2013 9 lbs., 3 oz., 21 1/2 inches

Feb. 3, 2014, 9:18 a.m.

8 lbs., 4 oz., 19 3/4 inches Mercy Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cone of Chesterfield are excited to announce the arrival of Oliver Keller Cone, the youngest brother of Brady and Aubrey. Oliver is the grandchild of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Cone of Easton, Maryland, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keller of Town & Country.

Wes and Megan Langford of St. Charles and older brothers Miles and Rhett welcomed baby sister Maeve Agnes Langford. Grandparents Jim and Eileen McMullin of St. Charles, and Ron and Jenny Langford of Kansas City also are overjoyed with their family’s new addition.

To have your free Baby Talk announcement included in Ladue News, contact Blaise Hart-Schmidt at 269-8833 or bhart-schmidt@laduenews.com.

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To take it a step further, hosts could separate the buffet table in two, with a more masculine table arrangement on one side, while taking a feminine twist on the other. The drink menu also s h o u l d o f fe r a wide variety of thirstquenchers, including both blended drinks or mocktails for the women, as well as a sampling of craft beers for the men, they suggest.

Guests to a coed shower might also want to keep in mind that their gift is for the whole family, not just the mom, Perez says. “Hopefully, the registry will bring that in, as well.” She suggests getting a gift certificate for the parents for a fun night out.

“Babies can be time-consuming, and it’s a great way to give the couple a gift that’s geared toward them.”

Party games are another way to get the guys excited about the event. Blasingame and Ziegenfuss suggest a game of Diaper Hoops, where guests compete to see who can toss the most rolled-up Pampers through a hoop. Perez adds, “If you go with an Olympic theme, you can carry on that sporting idea with a diaper-changing race. Another fun game I’ve seen is to have the guests each create a baby from Play-Doh, and then the couple chooses their favorite baby.”

In parting, don’t forget to send the guests off with a gender-neutral gift, Perez notes. “We always

when you’re having a party featuring both male and female guests, the old shower standbys of tea cakes, scones and frilly decorations sometimes won’t cut it.

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And remember, the party is a celebration of the next chapter in the couple’s lives, so have fun with it. “It’s nice to have the guys there,” Perez concludes. “They bring a lighthearted, loving feel to a shower, and it includes both parents-to-be.”

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f a baby takes two people, why is it usually that only the mother gets fêted with a shower? More families are asking themselves that question, and the result has been a recent rise in ‘couples’ showers.

“Coed baby showers are gaining in popularity today because both the mother- and fatherto-be have circles of friends with whom they would like to celebrate this important milestone,” says Brian Blasingame, director of visual design at Butler’s Pantry.

And when you’re having a party featuring both male and female guests, the old shower standbys of tea cakes, scones and frilly decorations sometimes won’t cut it. To make a coed shower more inclusive, Blasingame and Butler’s Pantry executive chef Greg Ziegenfuss suggest starting off by asking a mutual friend of both expectant parents to host the party.

Adds Jill Perez, senior designer at Kate & Company, it’s a huge plus if a male friend can be involved in the planning. “Have someone on the guys’ side who can help and act as kind of a recruiter for the guys,” she suggests.

The theme of the party should appeal to everyone, as well, Perez notes. She suggests using a theme like the Olympics, which can bring in sporting activities that are fun for everyone. Other ideas include a barbecue or a Mexican fiesta. “Then, you can have mini tacos or a taco bar—having bars are a big way to have fun with an event,” she notes, adding, “Guys want real food—they’re usually big meat-eaters, so keep that in mind.”

Another fun way to go is to create separate his-and-hers menus, suggest Blasingame and Ziegenfuss. The ‘His’ menu options might include tequila lime shrimp with chipotle aioli, tenderloin slides with caramelized onions and horseradish cream on a pretzel roll, and adult grilled cheese in tomato marmalade. The ‘Hers’ menu might feature baja Caesar salad wraps with a creamy jalapeño sauce, roasted tomato and arugula tart, and individual crudités shooters with balsamic onion dip.

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The Face of Beauty A Ladue News Special Section

Since 1973, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery has set the standard for patient care and clinical expertise in plastic surgery.

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Your Daily Routine

Get Serious about Skin Care

By Connie Mitchell

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ou look at your array of skin-care products spread out around the sink. There are bottles and tubs of various creams and potions, all promising to do amazing things for your skin. You may not need them all; but if you do, you should use them in the proper order, according to local experts.

The basic order for a typical skin-care routine is: cleanser, topical medication (such as a prescription retinoid or acne medicine), moisturizer, sunscreen, make-up, says Dr. Joseph Muccini, a dermatologist with the Mid-America Skin Health and Vitality Center. “And, yes, you still need to reapply sunscreen every couple of hours if you’re going to be out in the sun,” he adds.

Erin Murphy, a medical aesthetician at Aurora Medical Spa, says various cleansers are available, depending on skin type and needs. Regardless of the cleanser, she recommends using a gentle cleansing brush (such as Clarisonic) both morning and night.

“It helps exfoliate and also cleans the skin six times better than hands alone,” she says. “It also will allow your other products to penetrate better.”

“Products that stay on the skin all day should always be of good quality.”

Erin Murphy, medical aesthetician at Aurora Medical Spa

If a serum is part of your routine, apply it before moisturizing, Murphy adds. “Serums are highly concentrated and fast-penetrating, designed to target specific skin concerns. If you apply your serums over your moisturizer, you won’t get as many benefits,” she says.

Muccini notes that combination products, such as moisturizers with added sunscreen, may seem like a good deal, but “combos aren’t usually the best version of either type of product.” Instead, he suggests using high-quality, single-purpose products. Murphy favors ‘pharmaceutical-grade products’ and encourages consumers to research

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St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery Just in time for swimsuit season, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery is now offering CoolSculpting: a non-invasive fat-reduction procedure. “It takes about an hour, and you can return to work the same day,” notes marketing director Rhonda Shrum.

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The service is one in a full range of cosmetic procedures offered

by St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, the largest practice of its kind in the city. Three cosmetic surgeons, Drs. William Huffaker, Herluf Lund and Christian Prada, and staff, help clients improve their appearance from head to toe through injectable, face and body procedures, including Voluma facial filler, postweight-loss surgery and ‘mommy makeovers’ following pregnancy.

Since 1973, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery has set the standard for patient care and clinical expertise in plastic surgery.

Additionally, an on-site, full-service medical spa offers chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasions, massages and Botox fillers, as well as permanent cosmetics, all in a serene setting. For more information, call 636-530-6161 or visit stlcosmeticsurgery.com.

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the product line. However, the bottom line, Murphy says, is that “using quality products will not only improve but maintain the quality of your skin.

Products that stay on the skin all day should always be of good quality.”

With sun exposure typically increasing during the summer months, Muccini also recommends a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 or more.

Only those labeled ‘broad-spectrum’ protect against both UVA and UVB rays. “And usually, people apply too little and don’t reapply as they should,” he says, noting that ‘waterproof’ sunscreen only lasts about 80 minutes when swimming and ‘water-resistant’ is only good for about 40 minutes.

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HOMEMADE BEAUTY

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BY LISA WATSON

OU MIGHT HAVE read it in a national magazine, found it on Pinterest, or it was something passed down from your mom. Homemade beauty treatments are a fascination for many women, especially do-ityourselfers (DIY) who want to live an all-natural, organic lifestyle. But are they really all they’re cracked up to be?

Ellen Clark, CEO of Control Corrective Skincare Systems, likens DIY skin care to cooking. “If you did an Internet search of natural home-cure beauty recipes, you’d find tons of them—there are as many as you would find for spaghetti sauce,” she says. “Perhaps 20 percent of moms have time to do their own homemade spaghetti sauce; the other 80 percent don’t have time. And is it better to do it homemade? Not necessarily—Mario Batali’s sauce is fantastic, and my homemade sauce might not be as good as Mario Batali’s can.”

And just as you wouldn’t cook a new recipe for the first time and serve it at a party, if ELLEN CLARK, CEO of Control Corrective you’re going to try a new skin Skin Care Systems care treatment—homemade or otherwise—do a patch test first. “People don’t always know what they might be sensitive to, until they have a reaction,” Clark says. Acidic or citrus ingredients like papaya, pineapple or lemon can cause a reaction in many people, she says. “The pH of a lemon might be 1.0, and a balanced skin pH is more like 6.5. If I put something acidic on my face—like chop up fruit and make a mask— and I don’t restore the pH, my skin could get irritated and sensitized. Two days later, my face might feel like sandpaper or I’ll have rough bumps on my cheeks.”

Also avoid putting homemade cures on the eye area, as well as putting acids on sunburns, open wounds or acne, adds Amy Koehler, Dior beauty director for Dillard’s in the St. Louis metro area.

Plenty of fresh foods you might find in your kitchen are used as active ingredients in professionally made products, notes local esthetician Nettie Mueth of Medical Aesthetics RX. “They have the right idea—they can help, because those ingredients are in products, and using it straight up might be great for the skin if you know how to use it—and if you know how to clean it up,” she says. Cucumber slices are known to help with

“PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THEY MIGHT BE SENSITIVE TO, UNTIL THEY HAVE A REACTION.”

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A FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNT: PART ONE

The Zumba Zone

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

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I searched out, washed and wore the best socks I could find in my house, as if they’d make my feet move faster.

There were more people in this class than the previous week, so I had a better view of how the other students were doing. My spirits were instantly lifted when I realized that none of us looked like the instructor, and that was OK. I made it a solid 25 minutes before my brain started to ask—rather, beg—for mercy. That’s progress! By this point, I could see in my mind what I should be doing, which was a huge step up from the previous week’s general confusion. We tried a sequence that involved lunging to the side, swinging your arms to the ground, moving back to center and shimmying. Physically, I was doing pretty well with this one; the Lorna Jane ‘Lana Sports Bra’ from Dimvaloo kept everything harnessed tight enough to keep the move from being uncomfortable. Mentally, it was a whole different story, as my subconscious started dissecting the fact that I was shimmying on the clock…and I was getting pretty good at it.

The following day my calves felt fine, but I was a little sore all over and one arm was aching—only the one.

I wasn’t sure what I did wrong to said arm, but I had always assumed that arms could only be worked out with free weights and the like.

Not so. Dave Reddy, Webster Groves Recreation Complex head personal trainer, says that this type of muscle engagement could occur from keeping your arms lifted, a common Zumba occurrence.

He refers to Zumba as “fun cardio,” and says it—like other conditioning courses—should be balanced with strength and flexibility training.

“No. 1, it’s fun; and No. 2, you’re getting together with other people…If you can burn a few calories and get your heart rate up, all the better,” Reddy says. “If you do Zumba [and] get your heart rate up, you’ll feel better…But if you want to pick up a bag of mulch—or your child—Zumba may not be helping you bend over, squat down and pick up something like that, so I complement that with strength training.”

Other major benefits? I felt good after the classes—I was sore, and you bet I complained, but it was that kind of sore that makes you want to do it again. I felt more alert; I’d always heard working out gives you energy, and this was comparable to a triple-latte. And I was in a better (still snarky, but arguably happier) mood. Now that’s a breakthrough.

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N MY WAY OUT THE DOOR TO ATTEND my first-ever Zumba class at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex, I scoffed at my boyfriend when he wished me luck. “It’s just a dance class,” I told him. “I’ve taken a dance class before—I think I can handle it.” Famous last words.

I should have been more concerned about my Zumba experience from the get-go: I rarely exercise and I’ve never been able to enjoy ‘fun’ dancing. While everyone ‘gets down’ at a wedding, I can be found at the cake table. In the face of an uncomfortable boogie, I once shook the hand of a man who started dancing with me, then spent the evening texting from the powder room. To sum it up: I’m awkward, my hips do lie—and that’s fine. So convincing my body to do music-video-type moves while flexing my abs and moving my arms was nothing short of awakening—you know, like how you wake up from a nightmare, sweat-drenched and screaming.

Instructor Rocio Tumialan started the class with…well, she actually just started. This wasn’t her showing you what to do; it was simply time to do it. Was there a Zumba prerequisite I missed?

Ten minutes in, and I was ready to tap out.

Thoughts about how mad my editor would be if I ran—followed by an ill-thought-out plan to quit my job and leave the state—rolled through my head much faster than my legs could salsa. At one point, I may or may not have just been standing, clapping and plotting my escape while the other students gyrated their calories away.

Instead of focusing on positive thoughts, my internal narrative was this: Is this song by Adam whatever-his-name-is? I can’t stand that guy. Did the instructor just tell me to go faster? How could I go faster? I’m going to pass out and crack my head on the floor and die listening to Adam whatever-hisname-is, and I forgot to tell someone at work what to write in my obituary.

Apparently, I didn’t run away—although it was such a shock to my typically lazy system that even if I had, I probably wouldn’t remember—and by the time only 10 minutes remained, I’d really found my stride. I was keeping up, I was having fun, and I was too sweaty to care about how un-sexy my hips looked.

Post-Zumba, I was downright exhausted. I went home and may have fallen asleep with a light on.

By 2 p.m. the following day, my calves were throbbing. My coworker noticed me hanging off the side of my wheelie chair, trying to figure out how to sneakily elevate my feet without leaving the desk.

When she asked what had happened, there was little I could do but whisper, “Zumba.”

Ah, what seven days can do… A week later, it was time to attend Zumba again, and all signs of cockiness were out the door. I was obsessively drinking water. I made myself think about what I was eating.

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THE MARK TWAIN HOUSE & MUSEUM

Where the Twains Shall Meet

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E ALL KNOW MISSOURIAN Samuel Langhorne Clemens (better known to the world as Mark Twain) for his wit, humor and sarcasm; but as might be expected, the author had a very visual artistic side, as well.

In 1873, Sam and Olivia ‘Livy’ Clemens began construction on their home on Farmington Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, and would move there the following year. The neighborhood boasted such renowned residents as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Isabella Beecher Hooker. The Clemenses engaged the services of New York architect Edward Tuckerman Potter to create the design of their new home. And while Livy had a strong voice in its design and decoration of the home, Sam clearly was pleased with the end result, once stating in a letter: To us our house was not unsentient matter—it had a heart & a soul & eyes to see us with, & approvals & solicitudes & deep sympathies; it was of us, & we were in its confidence, & lived in its grace & in the peace of its benediction. We never came home from an absence that its face did not light up & 48

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The Clemens family on the porch, 1885.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN GROO FOR THE MARK TWAIN HOUSE & MUSEUM

BY ALAN E. BRAINERD

The Dining Room

speak out its eloquent welcome—& we could not enter it unmoved.

The home was not small by even today’s standards, measuring 11,500 square feet. It had three floors, 25 rooms and seven bathrooms (with hot and cold running water and flush toilets)—and all lit by gaslight! Some ‘high-tech’ items of the day were a burglar alarm, servant call system and an early model of the telephone. Since the cost to build the home was somewhere between $40,000 to $45,000, the first attempt at the interior was very simple and rather sparse.

In 1881, Louis C. Tiffany and Company, Associated Artists, led the renovation. Keep in mind that at this particular time in history, Hartford had more per-capita wealth than any other city in the country. Having made a fairly good deal of money with Sam’s writing and with the benefit of having traveled the world, the couple could easily afford the exotic elements added to the home, in keeping with the Victorian Gothic architecture and the concept of ‘more is more.’

Unfortunately, due to some poor investments, in the early 1890s, the Clemenses had to take on a speaking tour through Europe to earn some money.

Sadly, before their return, daughter Susy died in the Farmington Avenue home in August 1896 of meningitis. Not able emotionally to return to their beloved home, the family went abroad and sold the property in 1903.

In 2012, National Geographic named the Mark Twain House & Museum one of the Top 10 Historic Homes in the world.

For more information, visit marktwainhouse.org.

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ITUATED ON A BEAUTIFUL TOWN & Country acre, and featuring a covered porch, pool, hot tub, marble floors and attached 4-car garage, this 5,700-square-foot home is a dream. The sweeping staircase adds a touch of drama to the 2-story marble foyer, which opens to the library-paneled study and elegant dining room.

The spacious family room’s brick fireplace and wall of bookcases make it the perfect spot to cozy up with a movie. You’ll adore the luxury bath with a Jacuzzi, separate shower and unsurpassed views in the master bedroom suite. Follow along seamlessly with your favorite cooking shows in the exceptionally large kitchen, which boasts professional-quality appliances, 42-inch cabinetry, granite counters, a center island with a breakfast bar and a butler’s pantry. Adjoining the kitchen are a light-filled breakfast room and a vaulted hearth room with a fireplace and access to a screened porch for sunny breakfasts or nights in front of the fire. Each of the secondfloor bedrooms has access to updated bathrooms.

In the lower level, recreation, game and exercise rooms will provide hours of entertainment, and a second kitchen, bedroom and bathroom make it great for company.

This 8-bedroom, 6-full and 2-half bathroom home located in the Parkway School District is listed for $1.395 million.

Mary Beth Benes, 707-7761, marybethbenes.com Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, operates 20 offices with some 2,000 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. CBG was formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968). The associates of the Ladue/Clayton office rank among the area’s most experienced real estate professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and the central corridor. For more information, visit cbgundaker.com.

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Summer Reads

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Tom Cooper Library director Webster Groves Public Library

Sarah Steele Reference specialist St. Louis County Library Headquarters

-In my book discussion group, we will be reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. It’s a bestseller in Australia, with a laugh-out-loud story about an eccentric genius who decides it’s time to find a wife. He puts together a questionnaire that women have to answer. It’s a great read for anybody who wants a light-hearted read or watches The Big Bang Theory.

-The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell is a crime novel set in the Prohibition underworld. Through her connections at the precinct, a police typist gets involved with bootleggers for a fun story with crime and intrigue.

-Life After Life by Kate Atkinson is another book-discussion-group pick. A woman relives her life again and again, seeing the different ways her choices influence the people around her. Everyone in the discussion group found the plot intriguing, involving and intense.

-For those who like reading about Missouri mysteries, or who liked Winter’s Bone, The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh is a good pick.

It’s set in fictional Henbane, Missouri, a small town that’s harboring a deep secret.

- Serena by Ron Rash is a dark tale about a lumber farmer in North Carolina in the 1920s and ’30s. A movie version of the book starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper is coming out in the fall; so although this is a heavier book than some people like to read during the summer, it’s great for those who like to read the book before they see the movie.

-In Sarah Addison Allen’s most recent book, Lost Lake, a young widow and her eccentric daughter run away to an old-fashioned summer resort that’s run by the widow’s great aunt. It’s heartwarming and has a bit of magical realism in it. If you can’t get away to a resort yourself, this would maybe satisfy you or even inspire you to run away on a whim.

-One Summer by Bill Bryson is an engaging and funny look at the historic summer of 1927. He includes humor and anecdotes when writing about the important things that happened that summer involving Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth and Al Capone. Who knows? Maybe this summer will be just as historic.

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-A lot of people like historical romance, so I recommend The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James. It’s about a late-1800s marriage of convenience for the groom—and inconvenience for the bride. So, she runs away and becomes a pirate. It’s great if you love Jane Austen but want more drama.

-Sort of akin to Gone Girl, Laura Lippman’s What the Dead Know is the story of two girls abducted from a mall in Maryland 30 years ago. A woman in the present time comes forward and claims to be one of the girls. It goes back and forth between present day and the time the girls were abducted, and keeps you wondering.

-In The Dog Stars by Peter Heller, a man who survived a pandemic finds a 1950s aircraft and spends his time flying the aircraft looking for other survivors. It’s been compared to The Road by Cormac McCarthy, but whereas The Road is bleak and dark, this one has humor and hope.

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-B l a c k b e r r y P i e Murder is a good mystery book by Joanne Fluke. It’s part of a series, but you don’t have to read all in order to enjoy them. The main character, Hannah, runs a cookie shop; and the books center around her as she finds dead bodies, and ends up helping solve the case of who did it. There’s always some humor, and the books are fun.

-A non-fiction book that I recommend is Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave by Shyima Hall and Lisa Wysocky. It’s told from Hall’s perspective: How she was sold into slavery in Egypt, and brought to the United States. Eventually, she was rescued.

-Thunderstruck & Other Stories by Elizabeth McCracken is a new collection of short stories that I’m enjoying. One story is about a children’s librarian who becomes friends with a patron, and the patron ends up murdered. All the stories are a little odd, but well-written and compelling.

DIV ER SIONS

BY LISA WATSON

Q&A Q&A with Curtis Sittenfeld

CURTIS SITTENFELD MADE A SPLASH IN 2005, WHEN HER DEBUT NOVEL, Prep, hit the stands. The scandalous novel, about a teen’s exploits at boarding school, was only the first in a string of best-sellers. She moved to St. Louis in 2007, and recently released her fourth book, Sisterland. We recently caught up with the author to chat about St. Louis, writing and her upcoming book.

St. Louis isn’t known as a writer’s town. Is there a welcoming community of writers here?

The funny thing is, there are more writers than someone might think at first glance. I think that writers have a way of finding each other, and there a lot of writers affiliated with Washington University. Anton DiSclafani went to the MFA program at Washington University and now she teaches there; Marshall Klimasewiski, Ridley Pearson and Nick Redding (a nonfiction writer), are all here—and those are just the ones off the top of my head. I’ve crossed paths with most of the writers in St. Louis at some point, but most of my friends are not writers, which is fine. Most St. Louisans get a kick out of it: Because writing is a relatively unusual profession here, I think people are tickled by it.

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Many people have asked you if Prep was based on real-life experiences. How do you think you achieved that level of realism?

I revise a lot and I really try to make my dialogue seem realistic. I try to make people’s behavior seem plausible, and keep things very grounded in details that will seem persuasive.

How would you describe your writing process? Is it very structured?

I make outlines—a lot of novelists don’t, but I do. I definitely don’t always stick to them, but they give me a path forward. I’m working on the fifth novel now, I’m trying to write the whole thing before revising it. Prep has eight long chapters; so for that, I would write a chapter and then revise it. I don’t write a sentence and then revise it—it doesn’t seem like it helps unless you have a certain quantity of material to work with. If I’m writing a novel that’s several hundred pages, I could spend lots of time fixing something on page 40. And by the time I get to the end, I know that whole section doesn’t belong there; so to me, it’s a waste to revise until you have a sense of the whole shape of the story.

Much of your latest book, Sisterland, takes place in St. Louis. What made it a good location for the story?

The inspiration for the story came from events that happened here in 1990. There was a self-described climatologist named Ivan Browning, who predicted an earthquake would happen in December 1990. I thought it would be an interesting premise for an earthquake to happen in St. Louis.

The real earthquake didn’t happen. Part of the reason people got wound up is because we don’t really live with the daily threat of earthquakes, but the local history made it sound plausible to some people.

Sisterland takes place in 2009, and it’s definitely very different from the Ivan Browning story. It’s about two sisters who have psychic abilities. I didn’t want to make my character a scientist or pseudo-scientist, so I made her a psychic. But most of the novel is about buying groceries at Schnucks— it’s about marriage and motherhood and the suburbs.

What can you tell us about your next book?

Usually I’ve been sort of secretive about the topic of my novel in progress, but this time I’m doing something different. The British division of HarperCollins is commissioning six writers to retell contemporary versions of each of Jane Austen’s novels, and I’m working on a contemporary version of Pride and Prejudice. It’s really different from what I’ve done, so it forces me to use my brain in a different way.

There have been lots of other updates of Austen’s work—does that add to the challenge?

Jane Austen is sort of this bottomless well, bless her. It’s a testament to the power of her storytelling that she’s inspired so many writers; and 200 years later, we can still draw from the work that she did.

Sisterland is actually a pretty dark book—a dark book about shopping at Schnucks. So, this is a change of pace. Austen wrote about serious issues of class and gender, but also some fun stuff about romance and parties—and it’s nice to be writing about that.

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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park; sfstl.com - One of the country’s premiere Shakespeare events continues through June 17 - This season features highly acclaimed productions of Henry IV and Henry V, performed repertoire-style - New this season: advanced seating opportunities for every show and communal dining on select dates

ART & AIR Webster University campus in Webster Groves; wcaf.org - More than 100 participating artists from the U.S. and Canada - The fine arts fair also features live concert performances, winetasting and food vendors - June 6 to 8

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season Two on Netflix; netflix.com - The new season of the Netflix original drama premieres June 6 - The acclaimed series is about life in a woman’s prison - Warning: strong language and content

THE LUMINARY 2701 Cherokee St. in South City; luminaryarts.com - Arts production and presentation forum - Jesse Hlebo’s Punitive Numbers and Jenny Holtzer’s Money Creates Taste exhibitions are currently open

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What’s So Funny?

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O LAST WEEK, Rolling Stone MAGAzine came out with its readers’ poll, listing the 25 funniest films of all time. It’s an easy out for the magazine: When outraged fans post about missing movies or complaints about certain ones on the list, the editors can simply fall back on the ‘readers’ poll’ excuse. No going out on a limb there.

Films 11 to 25 are: 11) The Jerk 12) The Big Lebowski 13) There’s Something About Mary 14) Borat 15) A Fish Called Wanda 16) The 40-Year-Old Virgin 17) Step Brothers 18) Anchorman 19) Office Space 20) Planes, Trains & Automobiles 21) Raising Arizona 22) Dr. Strangelove 23) The Blues Brothers 24) Tommy Boy 25) Superbad I don’t want to dwell too much on the back 3/5 of the list. Frankly you could argue/discuss/debate the movies that belong there until you’re blue in the face. Overall, it’s not a bad selection; although to utter Superbad in the same breath as The Blues Brothers is a venal cinematic sin. Other than that, I don’t have a huge problem with the list.

Films 1 to 10: 1) Blazing Saddles 2) Airplane!

3) Monty Python and the Holy Grail 4) Animal House 5) Young Frankenstein 6) Caddyshack 7) This is Spinal Tap 8) Life of Brian 9) Dumb and Dumber 10) The Naked Gun

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER

Couple of things: Two Monty Python films?

Seriously? I can forgive two Mel Brooks movies, I might have even added High Anxiety and History of the World Part I to the list, but one Python film is plenty. Airplane was a groundbreaking film and pushed the comedy envelope—hard. It’s a movie that could never be made today, so it deserves a place on the list; maybe not second place, but still.

As far as Dumb and Dumber goes, well, when you consider the movies that didn’t make the cut, as well as the movies behind it, to put it in the top 10 is a joke—and not in a good way.

Here are 10 they left off: Stripes Foul Play The Royal Tenenbaums Swingers The Pink Panther Strikes Again Best in Show Fletch Wedding Crashers Trading Places Tropic Thunder If the dates of these films tell you anything, it’s that there hasn’t been a really, really funny movie out there in a while. So, if you’re looking for a good laugh, it looks like a rental night. Whether or not these are the 25 funniest films of all time, they are—without a doubt—funny, and they are all worth a look.

REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW

Henry V

BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY

King Henry V of England, the former Prince Hal who assumed the throne upon the death of his father Henry IV in 1413, looks upon France as his next conquest. While preparing for war, he also deals with a trio of conspirators hired by the French to assassinate him.

Henry leads his troops into battle in France and wins a victory at Harfleur, to the surprise of the superior French army. Henry is cut off, though, in his attempt to return to England to regroup and is forced to lead his 5,000 troops against a French force of 60,000 at Agincourt. Somehow, Henry prevails, losing less than three dozen of his own soldiers in the process.

Then, following some clumsy attempts at communicating his desires, he takes Princess Katherine, daughter of King Charles VI and Queen Isabel of France, as his bride to solidify his claim to the French throne.

HIGHLIGHTS: Henry V marks the conclusion of one of Shakespeare’s history tetralogies that also includes Richard II, Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2. Together, the four works described to audiences in Elizabethan times the tumultuous, consecutive reigns of three English monarchs in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, 200 years before the Bard’s era.

As part of its ambitious 2014 season, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is presenting a condensed version of Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 in repertory with a presentation of Henry V. That’s a staggering number of lines that their blended casts memorize and interpret in two presentations spanning nearly six hours. Beyond that impressive accomplishment, though, are two engaging productions that take turns offering rousing battle scenes as well as copious comic moments.

are suitably loyal captains in the royal army, namely Fluellen, Gower, Jamy and Macmorris, respectively.

Michael James Reed provides counsel to the king as his uncle, the Duke of Exeter, and James Hesse reprises his role as Henry V’s younger brother, John. Reginald Pierre again is smooth in the role of his cousin, the Earl of Westmoreland.

Chauncy Thomas stands out as a swaggering soldier in Henry’s army who unknowingly makes a wager with a mysterious visitor to his camp who actually is Henry in disguise, but whose valor rescues him from further embarrassment. Thomas also plays one of the conspirators, who with Charles Pasternak and Andrew Michael Neiman meet an untimely death.

Jerry Vogel is deliciously devious as the wastrel Pistol, an associate of the late knight Sir John Falstaff, who cheats, steals and lies his way through the French campaign until his day of reckoning arrives. Alex Miller and Gary Glasgow portray Pistol’s pals Bardolph and Nym, whose lives change much more abruptly, while Kari Ely reprises her role as the fiery and outspoken Mistress Quickly.

Dakota Mackey-McGee plays Katherine, who tests the audience’s knowledge of French in a scene with Lady Alice (Kelley Weber), as the latter attempts to teach her English. Joneal Joplin and Ely portray Charles VI and Isabel and Pasternak is their son, Louis the Dauphin.

RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Rounding out the cast smoothly in a number of other supporting roles are Eric Dean White, Antonio Rodriguez, Mason Conrad, Dan Haller and Leo Ramsey.

Henry V lacks the power and persuasion of Henry IV, and drags noticeably in the weary courtship scene just before its conclusion.

Still, the price is right and under Longworth’s careful direction, Henry V makes for a memorable evening under the stars.

While Henry V doesn’t match the exhilarating level of work in its companion piece, it’s nonetheless a satisfying rendition of history, Shakespeare style. Although Henry V doesn’t showcase a character such as young Prince Hal, who matures and changes dramatically in the course of three hours, it does employ its own effective theatrical devices to move the story along.

Shakespeare utilizes a Chorus, played magnificently by Anderson Matthews in director Bruce Longworth’s adaptation, to explain the goings-on to the Art Hill audience from various perches on Scott Neale’s expansive and nearly bare scenic design.

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The lack of blandishments on that set allows the large cast to move freely across the performance area and also to bring dynamism to Paul Dennhardt’s explosive fight choreography. As with Henry IV, those battles are enhanced by composer Gregg Coffin’s stirring music, supplemented with Rusty Wandall’s sound design.

Costumes designed by Dorothy Marshall Englis handsomely represent the era. John Wylie’s lighting can pinpoint the Chorus or bathe entire battle scenes, Meg Brinkley adds props that delineate specific scenes and Suzanne Mills displays her talents as voice and text coach, even if Tony DeBruno’s dialect as Captain Fluellen seems to move around the United Kingdom.

Jim Butz is properly pensive and serious as the playboyturned-political powerhouse Henry V, while DeBruno, Drew Battles, Gary Glasgow and Andrew Michael Neiman

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DINING OUT

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BY MATT SORRELL

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis will be kicking off its Unsung Heroes Dinner Series on Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature six of St. Louis’ finest sous chefs, underutilized parts of a hog and products from local farmers. Participating sous chefs include SHIMON DIAMOND of Cielo Restaurant & Bar, JUSTIN MCMILLEN of Sidney Street Café, RYAN MCDONALD of Juniper, JOSH POLETTI of The Libertine, ALEX FELDMEIER of Brasserie, and SUMMER WRIGHT of Floreat Bakery. Cost is $65 a person. To make a reservation, call 881-5759.

The Green Dining Alliance (GDA), a restaurant sustainability certification program of St. Louis Earth Day, has made it official: Maplewood has been named the organization’s first Green Dining District. To get the designation, the district must have 25 percent of its independent eateries GDA-certified.

The latest food truck to debut on the local culinary scene is Que Sazon. The name means ‘what flavor’ in Spanish— pretty apropos since the truck will be specializing in tasty South American fare.

The mobile eatery should be hitting the street early next month. Keep track of its whereabouts at quesazontruck.com.

As if you needed a reason to have a cannoli…Piccione Pastry is now offering half-price cannoli every Tuesday evening. A variety of flavors is available, including Gooey Butter, Chocolate Mint Brownie Chunk and Classic Italian, at the Delmar shop from 7 to 9 p.m.

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WildSmoke

Call of the Wild

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

WE’RE PRETTY LUCKY HERE IN ST. LOUIS TO have ready access to some of the best barbecue around, and there’s no shortage of places in the area to get some prime examples of meats cooked over fire. One of the latest barbecue purveyors to open its doors is WildSmoke in Creve Coeur, from the folks that brought us Edgewild in Chesterfield.

As expected of a place located in a former Culpeppers location, the restaurant has plenty of seating and loads of elbow room, plus ample parking outside, always a plus in our book. There’s no table service, as is common at many barbecue establishments. Orders are placed at the counter and the food is run to your table.

The decor at WildSmoke leaves little doubt as to the theme of the place: rough wood accents, ‘cowhide’ upholstery in the booths, and a plethora of kitschy Western bric-a-brac on the walls, ranging from cow skulls to cowboy boots.

The menu includes a rundown of pretty much all of the barbecue favorites you could think of, from ribs to pulled pork to all manner of apps, salads and sandwiches. To get a sense of the variety of meats available, we got two orders of the Two Meat Combo ($14). We got brisket, turkey, ribs and burnt ends. Other choices include pulled chicken, wings and bratwurst. We hit the sides hard with orders of fried potato salad, fries, green beans and Mexican street corn (all $2.50 each).

WildSmoke offers four different sauce options: Carolina Peach, Tennessee Zed, Root Beer

Molasses and Showdown, as well as a variety of hot sauces and malt vinegar for all your seasoning needs. Of the sauces, the Carolina Peach was the definite standout, mustard-based with a nice balance of sweetness and vinegar tang.

Unlike a lot of similar eateries we’ve visited, WildSmoke is pretty stingy with its portions. Our Two Meat plate was pretty sparse on both counts, with just three ribs, a dollop of burnt ends, and but a few strips each of turkey and brisket. Tastewise, it was a mixed bag. The turkey was juicy and tender; and the ribs were, as well, falling off the bone with little prodding. But the brisket was a bit too chewy, and the burnt ends came smothered in a really sweet sauce that obscured their inherent smokiness. The sides fared much better. The green beans had decent crunch, the potato salad had a great balance of creamy mayo and crispy fried potato chunks, and the street corn was sweet as could be. Again, though, the portions were fairly small compared to other area barbecue places.

Despite a decent weekend crowd, the line to order moved quickly and the food made it to the table in decent time and still plenty hot.

WildSmoke also offers lunch service and online ordering, perfect for all of the hungry officeworkers in the area looking for something other than the abundance of fast-food or fast-casual options nearby.

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It’s been announced that IVY MAGRUDER will be the next executive chef at the Panorama restaurant at the Saint Louis Art Museum, starting in mid-June. Over the past decade or so, Magruder has led the kitchens of Vin de Set, Eleven Eleven Mississippi and the Blue Water Grill.

Most recently, he served as corporate executive chef for the Gamlin Restaurant Group.

THE WINE LIFE

Rosé: What I’m Drinking Now

BY STANLEY BROWNE, CSW

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HE WEATHER CHANGES, AND sunny days begin to outlast the nights. Spring is in full bloom—it’s my favorite time of year. I get excited about what wine is around the corner.

I know it’s coming and I can’t wait until the pour hits my glass: Hints of strawberry, grapefruit, blood orange, melon, and hues of every shade of pink surround me. The rosés have arrived in St. Louis.

Many people are still apprehensive when it comes to rosé wines. Many so-called ‘serious’ wine-drinkers even consider rosé insipid. But there are many characterful rosés all around us.

It just takes a little looking and tasting.

Maybe it is partly a carry over from the world of blush and white zinfandel—sweeter wines, lacking depth and complexity. Many Americans cut their teeth on white zinfandel when they first got into wine, and it became one of the topselling wines in the U.S. in the ’80s, made famous

by Sutter Home Winery of Napa. Although some wine enthusiasts like to criticize white zinfandel, we should be thankful that this wine helped propel wine appreciation in the American consumer.

I prefer a cleaner style rosé, so I chose a 2013 Collovray & Terrier Vin de Pays d’Oc La Closerie des Lys Les Fruitières from the south of France.

This is a typical blend from the region: syrah/ cinsault/grenache. The grapes come from mainly the upper valley of the Aude in Languedoc, and also Carcassonne, near Limoux. The grapes are gently pressed by gravity, then to stainless steel vats to retain the aromatics and freshness.

ROSÉ CAN BE MADE OUT OF MOST RED GRAPES. MANY DIFFERENT RED GRAPES HAVE THEIR OWN FLAVOR AND CHARACTERISTICS, YIELDING ROSÉS RANGING FROM VERY LIGHT AND SUBTLE FLAVORS TO DARKER AND BOLDER FLAVORS.

Let’s taste; Color: Pale strawberry Aroma: Cantaloupe melons, under-ripe strawberries Taste: Bright, slightly tart and sweet melons and red fruits—a lingering crisp finish with nice acidity, which makes you want another sip!

Rosé wine truly is diverse and is good to sip on as a cocktail, on the patio or with dinner. It’s a great food wine. But how is rosé made? What grapes are used and how can you tell what you will like?

Let’s first get a glimpse of how rosé is produced: 1) Traditional Skin Contact – A red grape like pinot noir is crushed and pressed; then during maceration, the grapes are only allowed to be in contact with the juice for a short period (the ‘must’), just one or two days to extract the desired color. Remember, color comes from the skin; so the longer one leaves the skins in contact, the darker it becomes, but also the higher the tannins.

2) Saignée (bleeding off) - During the early part of skin and juice contact (maceration), a wine maker can intensify a red wine by bleeding off juice from the skins to produce a separate wine: rosé. What remains is a lesser juice-to-skin ratio, and more intensified red wine, commonly done with pinot noir. Vin gris is a similar style, but spends no time for maceration and is pressed right away without leaving the juice in contact with the skin. Gris means grey, thus produces a very pale color rosé.

3) Blending – Although not used often, this is taking a white wine and adding some red wine for desired color and flavor.

Another benefit of saignée for traditional red wines is, after they bleed off juice, the increased skin (seed and stems) ratio provides more color and tannins, as well as more phenolics and antioxidant qualities. This will help stabilize and protect the wine from deteriorating. On the flip side, this means rosés have very little of these qualities, and that’s why they must be consumed while young, generally one or two years.

When it comes to production, rosé can be made out of most red grapes. Many different red grapes have their own flavor and characteristics, yielding rosés ranging from very light and subtle flavors to darker and bolder flavors.

As the popularity of rosé has grown, we are seeing rosés from all over the world from all different grapes: tannat rosé from Uruguay,

malbec rosé from Argentina, cerasuolo rosato from Italy or garnacha rosado from Spain. The classic style is regarded a Provence style, dry and pale, from the south of France.

Rosés currently account for about half of wines produced in Provence. They are usually a blend of red grapes from the region: grenache, syrah, cinsault, mourvedre and carignan are the main ones. Just north of Provence, in Rhône, is an appellation called Tavel that produces only rosé.

What is interesting with most Tavel producers is they make their rosés by co-fermenting both red and white grape together. Both of these French rosés are nice, clean and elegant, as well as subtle and refreshing.

Don’t be afraid. Go ahead, ‘drink pink’ and sip into the world of rosés. They are pleasant, lovely and perfect sipping for the season. Rosé can be a worthy wine and sometimes, not thinking too hard about it is the best way to enjoy it. It’s in my glass right now.

Tasting Tip: Chill your rosés to correct temperature: Cooler, about 45 to 50 degrees, but not too cold. Look for a variety of colors: Cantaloupe melon, peach, red currant, grapefruit, mango. See if you can find aromas such as melon and strawberries to plum and currants.

Wine Recommendation: Some rosés I’m drinking now: 2013 La Closerie des Lys, S. France; 2013 Renegade Wine Co. Columbia Valley; and 2013 Rio Madre, Rioja, Spain.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 6/22

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THE PAWN The game of chess will be brought to life in Circus Flora’s 27th big-top production, The Pawn, in Grand Center. Various times. $10-$48.

289-4040 or circusflora.org.

THROUGH 6/28 THE MAGIC FLUTE Opera Theatre presents a new spin on Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, directed and designed by fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $25-$130.

961-0644 or opera-stl.org.

INDIGO GIRLS Grammywinning duo Emily Saliers and Amy Ray will join the St. Louis Symphony for a special performance at Powell Hall. 7:30 p.m. $35-$85. stlsymphony.org.

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SANDCASTLE BEACH The Magic House’s backyard has once again been transformed into a beachfront park featuring family-friendly summer activities. Various times. $9.50. magichouse.org.

MRS. HEMINGWAY Left Bank Books presents author Naomi Woods, who will sign and discuss her book, Mrs. Hemingway—the explosive story of how it was to love and be loved by legendary writer Ernest Hemingway. 7 p.m.

367-6731 or left-bank.com.

THROUGH 8/26 HERBS & HEIRLOOMS TUESDAYS Home gardeners are invited to explore the culinary, sensory and beauty benefits of herbs during activities on Tuesday mornings at Missouri Botanical Garden. 10 a.m.-noon. $4-$8.

577-5100 or mobot.org.

5/30 JUNGLE BOOGIE Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly Friday night concert series continues with R&B group, Dirty Muggs. 5-8 p.m. Free.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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SING FOR SITEMAN Starring seven opera singers from around the world, accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Carol Wong, the fifth annual Sing for Siteman will be held at John Burroughs School to benefit Siteman Cancer Center. 7:30 p.m. $50-$100. 961-0644 or opera-stl.org/singforsiteman.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Insight Theatre Company presents Over the River and Through the Woods at Heagney Theatre in Nerinx Hall. Various times. $15-$30. 556-1293 or insighttheatrecompany.com.

6/11

6/8 ARIAS IN THE AFTERNOON Union Avenue Opera artists will sing for guests, who also can enjoy a light lunch and wine-tasting, at The Campbell House Museum. 1-4 p.m. campbellhousemuseum.org.

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UNDER THE ARCH 6/14 GET OUTDOORS DAY Rock-climbing, dancing and children’s activities will highlight National Get Outdoors Day on the grounds of the Gateway Arch. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. gatewayarch.com.

WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL The 2014 Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden continues with the soulful sounds of Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band. 7:30 p.m. Free.

577-5100 or mobot.org.

DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Ralph Butler Band will perform at Kirkwood Station Plaza.

6:30-9 p.m. Free. 822-0084 or downtownkirkwood.com.

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THROUGH 9/28 STRATEGY BY DESIGN: GAMES BY MICHAEL GRAVES The World Chess Hall of Fame presents American architect and designer Michael Graves’ creations, including a chess set made of rare materials.

367-9243 or worldchesshof.org.

6/9

YOGA UNDER THE ARCH Participate in a yoga session beneath the Gateway Arch.

9-10 a.m. Free. gatewayarch.com.

6/21 FLICKS AND FOODIES Enjoy food, music and film—Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid—under the Gateway Arch.

7-10 p.m. Free. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

6/14 GARRISON KEILLOR’S A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION The comedy, music, monologue and more of Garrison Keillors’ A Prairie Home Companion will broadcast live from the Fox Theatre. $35-$65. 4:45 p.m.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

6/21-22 VINTAGE BLISS MARKET In Westport Plaza’s outdoor village, more than 50 local vendors with handmade, vintage and repurposed goods will be featured, along with live music, free workshops, food and children’s activities. Various times. Free. westportstl.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 5/31-6/1 CENTRAL WEST END ASSOCIATION HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Experience the historic homes and gardens along Portland Place during the 44th annual CWEA House & Garden Tour. Various times. $22-$24. thecwe.com.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Baker’s dozen?

5. Bon ___ 8. Burgundy grape 13. Pinball malfunction 14. Break 15. Photographer’s request 16. Biology lab supply 17. Diva’s delivery 18. American symbol 19. Of Human Bondage, 1915 22. Pesky insects 23. ___ to a Grecian Urn 24. Bounce around 27. ___ cry 29. Easy dupes 33. Valuable violin 34. Third rock from the sun 36. Woodland mushroom 37. Rebecca, 1938 40. Charlotte-toRaleigh dir.

41. Beams 42. ‘___ chance’ 43. Gossip 45. ‘___ alive!’

46. Actor Tom 47. Yadda, yadda, yadda 49. Honoree’s spot 50. What I Believe, 1925 58. Hilo hello 59. Western blue flag, e.g.

60. Ashtabula’s lake 61. Eliminated 62. Digestion aid 63. Clumsy boats 64. Animal catcher 65. 007, for one 66. A Swiss army knife has lots of them

Down 1. Flight data, briefly 2. Comp Sci acronym 3. All dressed up 4. Fortitude 5. Some bays 6. Bypass 7. ‘Go, ___!’

8. Pretentious sort 9. They’re cast 10. Approaching 11. ___ podrida 12. Abound 14. Spoonful, say

THE MUNY continued from page 25 And for the first time, a touring company will perform at The Muny as it presents The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (July 7-13). “It will be magical to hear that music under the stars and trees of The Muny,” Isaacson says. Next, the quirky humor of The Addams Family (July 14-20) will take the theater’s stage. “Daughter Wednesday is getting married—and horror of horrors, she’s going to marry a nice boy from Ohio,” Isaacson explains.

“It raises questions, such as what is a family; and it’s—at times—fall-on-the-ground funny.”

The season continues with a slew of Dr. Seuss characters—from the Cat in the Hat to Horton Hears a Who—in Seussical (July 22-28). And Grease (July 31-Aug. 8) “will have people dancing in the aisles as a brilliant young cast of knockouts storm the stage,” Isaacson notes. Closing the year will be stage classic Hello, Dolly! (Aug. 11-17), 50 years after it opened on Broadway.

While the audience takes in The Muny’s shows each summer season, the work never actually stops

HOMEMADE BEAUTY continued from page 43 puffiness, while ancient Egyptians and Romans used honey as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and moisturizer, Mueth notes. “But putting honey on the body—for me, with my dogs, I wouldn’t be safe. I’d have to barricade myself in or I’d be licked to death!” she jokes.

Simple home remedies—like olive oil used to break down mascara or remove false eyelashes

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year-round, Isaacson notes. “It takes 10 months to do 10 weeks. The planning for every season really begins the second the last season ends.” For this 97th anniversary season, that meant jumpstarting preparations in early fall with the show selection process, which involves considering audience surveys and researching available shows.

Next, The Muny assembles the artistic teams of directors, choreographers, set designers, musical arrangers and more that are unique to each show, every season. By late fall, Isaacson says it’s time for the ‘big-picture’ conversation: “We talk about, what is the show on The Muny stage; what is it for The Muny audience; and what is the story we’re telling?” Then, in January, 5,000 performers auditioned for 200 parts, and the teams continued work on writing ideas, set designs and “everything that makes the shows exciting, magical and interesting.”

A St. Louis tradition, The Muny is the city’s theater, Isaacson says. “There’s a sense of pride and a sense of real joy, because this is ours,” he notes. “I always say: The Muny is the best fringe benefit of living in St. Louis.” And the community seems to

painlessly—can be very effective, though, Koehler says. Other cures she suggests include mixing sugar, salt or baking soda with other ingredients to exfoliate; crushing almonds and making a paste as a nourishing anti-aging ingredient; and using an avocado mask on the hair to naturally hydrate. The biggest difference between these homemade cures and professional products is the consistency, she notes. “Typically, when they’re creating a product in the lab, they put ingredients in a specific order, in specific amounts to help them work more

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agree. “What was very moving to me last year was that the audience really embraced everything we were doing and told us they were genuinely excited to come.” From the performers to the backstage staff and office, delivering a successful season is an obligation everyone at The Muny takes very seriously, Isaacson says. “When you come here, we’re going to give you everything we’ve got.”

effectively and deliver deeper into the skin. You can get some results at home; but if you want long-term effects, they do in-depth research so they know exactly how it’s going to work every single time.”

Keeping precautions in mind, DIY skin care can be fun, Clark adds. “The expectation is part of it, too. If my girlfriends and I are going to do masks and have fun, then that is fun. We’ll mix it up in the kitchen, and have a good time, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s not therapeutic skin care, but it’s fun skin care.” {LadueNews.com} MAY 30, 2014

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Siteman Cancer Center continued from page 8

Robyn Pilliod, Laura Eaker

Don Littlefield, Jim and Connie Tricarico

Danielle Jokish, Kelly Harbaugh

Dr. William and Michelle Hawkins

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

Norma Stern, David Dondzik

Kathleen Thomure, Judy Cheatham

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Caring Solutions

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Jessica Landeros, Shawn Davis

Russel Perry, Carol Duhme

Saretha Kimple, Derrick Jones, Dezmon Kimple, Tam Backus

Gerry and Judy Murphy, Pam and David Copeland

Maryville Talks Books features lectures by noted authors.

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GARRISON KEILLOR The Keillor Reader Fathers Day 4 p.m., Sunday, June 15 Maryville University Auditorium

Upcoming Maryville Talks Books events: Join us for an evening with America’s best known storyteller and raconteur as he reads from and discusses his most recent book, The Keillor Reader.

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MARK EPSTEIN The Trauma of Everyday Life 7 p.m., Monday, August 4 Maryville University Auditorium

@maryvilleu Find us on Facebook “Maryville Talks Books” Visit maryville.edu/maryville-talks-books For more information, contact Chris Hollenbeck: 314.529.6854 | chollenbeck@maryville.edu

PIPER KERMAN Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Woman’s Prison 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 10 Maryville University Auditorium

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CAULKING Pool Decks • Patios • Driveways Power Washing Masonry • Concrete 35 Years Experience • Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484

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MORALES LANDSCAPING, llc Clean-up, Mulching, Weeding, Trimming, Tree & Brush Removal, Sodding, Retaining Wall, All Stone Work & More. Free Estimates.

Hourly Rates Available.

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KEN SINGLETON Tuckpointing Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

7145 Westmoreland, UCity Attractive 2 Story, Premier Street, Close to Clayton, WU & Forest Park. 4BR, 2BA, Natural Wood, Hrdwd Flrs, Frpl, Deck, Lge Lot & 2 Car Garage. Reduced $495,000 Allen Realty - Call Hack 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143 For Sale By Owner DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT SE Corner 14th & MLK 64 spaces on .29 Acres $200,000 Call Teresa 314-556-6360

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Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

314-725-6159 Tim Gamma B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

Tom Gamma ISA Certified Arborist

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting.

Insured. 314-831-5597

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

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No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274 BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

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FREE Estimates 10% Discount for Month of April Call Ken

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20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Patio & Sidewalk Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 MC & VISA ACCEPTED

CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING JADE and BRONZE figurines, NICE PIECES and Whole Collection 314-503-4847 COLLECTOR PAYS TOP $ Gun Collections - Old and New Military Items, Swords & Knives Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427 or 618-271-8200

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Screens & Sills Cleaned for Free.

636-498-6006 M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's.

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Waterproofing. Insured.

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SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Fireplace, Central Air, Private Beach, $2700 Wkly. Last Week of Aug & 1st Week Sept Available.

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