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LN contributor Mary Mack (politely!) noses around Cassie’s Fragrance Boutique & Scent Bar and discusses with owner/ operator Cassie Buell her decision to relocate that olfactory oasis late in May to Ladue’s Colonial Marketplace.

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BOMBER JACKET Beer-loving entrepreneur Alex Nicolazzi has given local zymurgic devotees a stylish and often quite funny way to keep their 22-ouncers (known as “bombers”) drinkably chill, as related in this heady feature by LN’s Drew Gieseke.

Arts & Culture Feature:

VITALITY BALLET Former Saint Louis Ballet ballerina Vanessa Woods chats with LN stalwart Brittany Nay about Vitality Ballet, through which Woods and her team of 18 teachers seek to help older area residents maintain and even regain fitness.

On the cover 8 At McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, music plays a pivotal role in uniting residents with loved ones and bringing together people from all walks of life. Starting on page 8, learn about the possibilities music therapy can provide for the residents of the dynamic assisted living and memory care communities. Pictured (left to right): music therapist Samantha Hinson and residents Joe Logan and Virginia Gayou. Photo courtesy of McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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EDITOR ‌MY PARENTS ENROLLED ME IN BALLET WHEN I WAS IN THE THIRD grade. I quickly fell in love with the art, continuing until my senior year of high school. Once I was in college, though, I no longer had that outlet and have sincerely missed participating ever since.

Vanessa Woods noticed such a void – however, more specifically, with an older generation.

Woods, a professional dancer for 12 years, started Vitality Ballet, which offers artistic exercise classes uniquely designed for seniors. As Brittany Nay relates in this Arts & Culture feature, Vitality’s instructors lead participants through dance classes that feature steps and stretches, sequences and combinations – all that can be done while sitting. Learn more about this beautiful business and how it’s assisting seniors in both body and in mind, starting on p. 52.

Also in this week’s edition, sniff out the newest store inside Colonial Marketplace: Cassie’s Fragrance Boutique & Scent Bar. Cassie Buell’s namesake shop, which just opened its doors in Ladue after 25 years in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, offers a custom scent bar where scents can be mixed and matched to create perfume rollers, lotions, shower gels and more.

Learn about her new location in this Abode feature from Mary Mack, starting on p. 24.

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music therapist samantha hinson with resident virginia gayou.

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s you go about your day, you catch the snippet of a familiar song from a passing car or an open door – and it transports you to another place and time. Memories live in songs, from the melody that soothed your broken heart to the gospel choir that uplifted your spirit on a particular Sunday in church. And at McKnight Place, music has the power to engage residents of the assisted living and memory care communities.

“McKnight Place caters to the preferences of its residents, especially in art and music,” music therapist Samantha Hinson describes. “Music therapy is often times used to reach non music goals. We work on memory recall, socialization and anything that lets residents express themselves creatively and have a good time.”

Resident Virginia Gayou, better known as Ginny, has a deep appreciation for the role music has played in her life.

“I grew up with music, taking piano lessons,” she says. “I have a sister and sister-in-law who play piano, and every time we get the family together, we sing and

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play and enjoy.”

She has even passed along her music appreciation to a new generation. “My grandson, Sam, is in high school and has gone into singing,” Gayou notes. “He often comes to visit me to sing and play.”

Gayou is an active participant in a choir that Hinson conducts. “We have a variety of choirs in our community, such as the McKnight Singers Choir for both male and female residents, as well as a men’s choir and church choir,” Hinson details.

Gayou expresses an appreciation for seeing her fellow residents come together to sing. “I’m enjoying the whole thing,” she declares. “Sometimes it’s really good; sometimes it’s funny. I like Samantha leading us. We’re all having a good time!”

Hinson offers diversity in her programming, with a schedule of activities each week. From lectures on significant musicians and composers to historical examinations of music and even to incorporating games, like Bingo, Jeopardy,

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Wheel of Fortune or trivia, the music therapy offered at McKnight Place has proven to connect residents with their families.

“It’s heartwarming to see family members connect with their loved one again,” Hinson shares. “Some people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cannot connect as well anymore. There are a couple of spouses who come every day to participate in our music classes. Music bridges that gap, and for them, to share an experience is important.”

Music, after all, has the unique ability to express emotions in a profound and beautiful way through sound. Hinson uses it as a therapeutic tool to help residents meet group and individual goals through activities and private sessions. She is delighted to discover how much her residents can teach her as well. Hinson makes a concerted effort to learn as many songs as they will share with her.

“I love to learn the residents’ interests and cater my lessons to them,” she says.

“I take their suggestions for topics and learn a lot about each person’s individual

tastes, which can be so different. I try to honor the things that are important to residents so they can feel included and want to participate. We’ve gotten a good response from both residents and their families. The residents keep coming back.”

Hinson cherishes music for its ability to unite individuals from every background. “Music is such an avenue for so many people,” she describes. “It is an emotional experience, and everyone has a connection to music in some way. Even if someone has dementia, they can still engage in music. That’s amazing to see and a great thing to be a part of.”

The next time you go about your day, perhaps you’ll find yourself drawn to McKnight Place, where a union of voices serenades you and inspires a fond memory.

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Gatherings & Goodwill

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Leffingwell Society

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erfect weather at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park greeted guests and members of Forest Park Forever’s Leffingwell Society who gathered for their annual dinner. Attendees first sipped cocktails while enjoying music from The 442’s.

After dinner and a program, this year’s Hiram W. Leffingwell Award went to Jane Tschudy, who has supported numerous area institutions as well as Forest Park Forever since 1991, when the award was first presented. The society, named after park cofounder Hiram W. Leffingwell, comprises leading supporters of Forest Park Forever.

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Kelly McHoney, Nancy Gross

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Sharon and Bob Ciesla

Steve Tschudy, Jane Tschudy, Linda Warner

Jenny Pirrie, Laurie Van de Riet

Philipp Ebert, Cara Cipriano, Nicole and Gabe Gore

The park’s a really wonderful place. It’s a treasure for all of us in St. Louis, in and around the region. I’ve loved the park since I was a student here at Washington University. It was my back door and my front door, and it still opens doors for me now. It’s a wonderful place.

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Tower Grove Park

FLOWER POWER LUNCHEON Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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ower Grove Park celebrated spring in style at its annual Flower Power Luncheon, which took place at the park’s Piper Palm House.

The luncheon featured speakers Darroch and Michael Putnam of Putman Flowers, New York’s preeminent floral design studio. Also, the Tower Grove Park Board of Commissioners honored the Friends of Tower Grove Park with the Drew N. Baur Organizational Partner Award, given in honor of nearly 30 years of volunteer fundraising.

Chairing the event were Mary Officer and Lynne Parriott.

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Michael and Darroch Putnam

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Vickie Dankenbring, Marlene Schumm, Susan Schettler

Yaphett El-Amin, Nancy Rodney, Kristin Thompson

The generous support of everyone here today ensures to preserve and protect Henry Shaw’s gift to our city of St. Louis, Tower Grove Park. The hard work and generosity of the community help make this park a welcoming place for all.

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Women of Achievement

AWARDS LUNCHEON

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omen of Achievement held its 49th awards luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton in mid-May. Ten women from across the area were recognized for their diverse civic, cultural and professional leadership. Carol Daniel of KMOX-TV emceed the afternoon. Guests were welcomed by Gwendolyn Packnett, Ph.D., the organization’s president; Dr. Ava Frazer, luncheon chair; and presenting sponsors Andrea Griffith from Ladue News and Becky Domyan from Entercom St. Louis. Then came lunch and the video presentation of this year’s honorees: Jill Aul, Simone Bernstein, Jessica Bueler, Valeda Keys, Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, Kalen McAllister, Mary Lieber Schoolman, Mary Harper Thomas, Cindy Lander Wallach and Mrs. Ollie Tucker Ward. Created in 1955, Women of Achievement ranks as the oldest ongoing program to honor and recognize women who serve the metropolitan area with their leadership and volunteerism.

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Peggy LeCompte, Katie Harper Wright

Over 700 well-wishers were on hand to celebrate the 2019 Women of Achievement honorees and hear their memorable stories. Their impactful stories reflect the generous spirit of the St. Louis region, as they define charitable giving through a myriad of volunteer services and volunteer leadership. The range of their selflessness includes youth and family empowerment, community betterment, philanthropic giving, services to diverse populations, a lifetime of commitment to social justice/ civic responsibility and educational enrichment.

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Stray Rescue of St. Louis

SPRING FOR STRAYS Photos and story by Micah Usher

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tray Rescue of St. Louis’ annual Spring for Strays fundraiser took place in mid-May at the Moonrise Hotel’s Rooftop Terrace Bar in St. Louis’ West End neighborhood. The rainy afternoon failed to stop Stray Rescue supporters from doing just that – and from enjoying cocktails, a buffet, a silent auction, a raffle for several vacations and a drag show by some of the area’s finest. All funds raised through the event go to the care of the stray animals under the organization’s care.

This is our 17th year hosting Spring for Strays. So many wonderful people come out to support Stray Rescue, rain or shine! It is one of four major fundraising events we host each year. When you support these events, you allow us to make miracles happen on a daily basis.

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Shannon Anderson, Nancy Hallahan, Alicia Mooy

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The Global Views Hexagon table is constructed from solid iron with a gold leaf finish, featuring a mirrored-glass bottom shelf and a clear glass top. The best part?

You can design this table any way you want because each piece is sold separately! Buy one for a beautiful accent table, or buy six and create your own beehive. (interiorhomescapes.com)

Beehive Nature Study by English Contemporary, mid-century ranch has been meticulously updated with a sprawling open floor plan and modern finishes, situated on a 1.2 acre lot in Ladue School District.

Enjoy the privacy of a divided bedroom floor plan with laundry rooms on each wing.

Lower level features a wine cellar, additional living area, half bath, and home gym. Outdoor living has never looked better with an expansive patio, inground salt water pool/spa and vast, level yard.

JOHN BRUEGGEMANN

(314) 629-9747 JOHN@TADLOCKBRUEGGEMANN.COM

artist Christopher Wilcox is printed on a special medium that provides an abundant gold shine that calls attention to the richness of honey. Available both framed and unframed, this piece should add some sweetness and drama to any abode. (graciousstyle.com)

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design INSIDE

Choosing a

Home Remodeling Company

H

ow should you choose a home remodeling company?

That’s a good question, especially considering the tarnished image of the remodeling industry. Nationally, certain remodeling companies have sparked significant cost overruns, caused major delays in production, delivered poor quality and, in the extreme, behaved criminally.

In fact, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives more complaints about remodeling companies than about any other sector of the consumer industry.

In that light, let’s take a look at some ways to help you navigate the remodeling waters, focusing on the various types of contractors: A single-person contractor doesn’t employ any staff, and the owner acts as salesperson, bookkeeper, project manager and carpenter. Business comes from word of mouth, and this type of company usually works well for those on a limited budget. However, clients should prepare themselves for possible cost overruns, longer production times and self-service shopping.

A small contractor employs a few office personnel and typically subcontracts most specialty trades. The owner usually fills a few working roles, like salesperson, designer and/or project manager. A contractor like this should suit homeowners seeking a little higher level of operation than a single-person contractor, as a

By Mark McClanahan small contractor will cost more than a single contractor because of overhead expenses. That isn’t a bad thing, though. Paying for a business to stay in business actually serves the best interests of homeowners, especially when it comes to warranties.

A design build company has a larger staff and can handle a remodeling project from beginning to end.

Some such companies employ all professionals under one roof – architects, designers, carpenters, electricians and more. Design build companies work well for homeowners who want less risk and more controlled costs, with an added level of project management, quality and speed. A common misconception, though, holds that such companies cost a lot. Not necessarily. Unethical companies may lowball estimates to get business, only to have high cost overruns in the long term. However, although their pricing may seem higher in the beginning, most design build companies have processes in place to disclose all costs involved before starting.

In a boutique company, the owner’s typically a designer or an architect. He or she usually designs a project, with the production being bid-based, in which multiple contractors bid to realize it. Such companies work well for those who have significant budgets and want a “star” designer on a project.

So, given the diversity of the industry, how do you choose? First, determine your project criteria, including

budget, risk tolerance and schedule needs. Then, make a list of all of your options, and do your research; specifically, check company websites, the BBB and online reviews, and make sure to ask around – friends and family make great sources for referrals. Next, set up appointments with your top choices. You’ll want to choose a company that you connect with and one that’s accountable, that heeds your needs and that stands behind its work.

Whether large or small, a remodeling project takes an investment of time and money. To ensure satisfaction with the final outcome, choose a remodeling partner wisely. You won’t regret a good remodeling experience, but you surely will regret a bad one.

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Mark McClanahan, president of Kirkwood’s Mosby Building Arts, is a national thought leader in the home remodeling industry and a member of Harvard University’s Remodeling Futures Steering Committee. His mission involves empowering and inspiring people to be the best they can be.

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s e c c Su Scenting

By Mary Mack | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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After a quarter of a century in the CWE, a local olfactory oasis jumps to the Colonial Marketplace in Ladue.

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or the first time in 25 years, Cassie Buell isn’t opening the doors to Cassie’s Fragrance Boutique & Scent Bar, her namesake store, in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. Instead, as of late May, she’s been welcoming customers old and new to a light-filled storefront in Ladue’s Colonial Marketplace – about two-thirds the size of its previous location – supplied with a carefully curated collection of home and beauty goods and gifts.

According to Buell, a couple of factors led to the relocation – among them a desire to downsize, as well as frustration over municipal matters at her store’s former site. Furthermore, the relocation involved the dream of finding more shopping-minded foot traffic and drawing such shoppers into Cassie’s by her unique offerings.

As she got more serious about the idea of leaving her previous space, one of Buell’s dedicated customers – one she has since deemed her fairy godmother – connected her to a Realtor to see what else was available. Buell mentioned early on in the process that she always liked the Colonial Marketplace area. The next day, her Realtor called her with the news that a space had become available.

“It made me audibly gasp,” Buell says, “and everything was exactly what I was looking for.”

What she was looking for was a better space to share her passion for fragrance and quality home and beauty goods. It’s a passion she’s had for quite a while.

“I’ve always loved fragrances,” she says.

“My mother let me wear fragrances at 8 years old, and I’ve always had a vanity full of them.”

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For me, it’s such a pleasure and a way to enhance my own experience oF being awake and alive every day.

– Cassie Buell

Born in Lake Forest, Illinois, roughly 350 miles northeast of Ladue, and raised near New Orleans, Buell first moved here to attend Washington University in St. Louis. After a brief stint working in fundraising, she sniffed out her true calling in 1990, working as a clerk at Make Scents, a perfumery outpost located first in the now-defunct mall in Crestwood, then in Chesterfield Mall, which also had locations in Columbia, Missouri. Buell quickly worked her way to store manager, and then in 2005, she bought out the Central West End store, changed the name and thereafter smelled the blissful bouquet of success. She hopes this will continue in the next chapter of Cassie’s.

“Most of my customers in the Central West End drove to me, so I think they’ll be just as happy driving here, and I think they’ll be very happy to have a parking lot to use,” Buell says. “We have customers [who] followed us from Chesterfield, and we have customers in St. Louis [who] we ship to, as well. I’m optimistic.”

Her clients are dedicated, Buell says, because what she offers is unique: a custom scent bar, where the more than 150 perfume oils are organized along one wall in the shop. These scents can be mixed and matched to create personalized perfume rollers, lotions, shower gels, massage oil and more. Customers are welcome to spend as much time as they like, sniffing and sussing out which scents they prefer from a sample of each fragrance Buell keeps on the counter. She also keeps coffee beans on hand to cleanse any overwhelmed nasal palates.

“We want people to spend the time, and we want people to not feel rushed,” Buell says. “You have to smell it to know – there are no shortcuts. The worst thing I could think of is one of my little bottles going unused.”

Once a customer selects his or her scent or scents, the perfume oil can be added to any of the products she carries, ranging from travel-size perfume rollers to three different lotion formulas (A, D & E; best-selling Shea Butter; and Stardust Shimmer) in varying sizes.

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Outside of the scent bar, Buell carries other quality lines such as Tokyo Milk and Lollia, two new brands she’s excited to introduce at this location, as well as familiar favorites like Primal Elements, Thymes and Camille Beckman. Visitors also can find candles that have earned the approval of Buell’s discerning nose – brands such as Voluspa, Roots and Votivo have passed her test – as well as plenty of home gifts ranging from fair-trade jewelry made in India, a selection of witty tea towels and oven mitts from Blue Q, and even the internet-famous Poo-Pouri essential oil restroom aide.

But it’s an older item – think more than 120 years older – that Buell counts as her best-selling home product: the Lampe Berger.

Created in 1898 by a French doctor who was looking for a new way to eliminate bacteria in the air, the Lampe Berger (a trade name) is now a lamp known worldwide for being extremely effective in eliminating odors in your home: Think cigarette smoke, mold, aggressive cooking smells and so forth. The lamp purifies air with a catalytic stone burner that, when lit and heated to the appropriate level, combusts an alcohol-based liquid fuel. Lamps vary in size, price and design, and Buell has a wall full of scents to choose from.

With this move and the refining of her offerings, what Buell hopes most is that Cassie’s can continue to allow people the small luxury of treating themselves to a lovely scent.

“I think it’s the best indulgence,” she says. “There’s no downside, and it’s something that you actually use up. And if your nose likes it, that’s all that matters.

For me, it’s such a pleasure and a way to enhance my own experience of being awake and alive every day.”

Cassie’s Fragrance Boutique & Scent Bar, 8837 Ladue Road, St. Louis, 314-454-1010, cassiesscents.com

distinctive

PROPERTY

By Amanda Dahl

5 CHATEAU OAKS

LADUE

PHOTOS BY SQUARE ONE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS AND SARAH CARMODY PHOTOGRAPHY

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esiding in Ladue, this French home by Maritz & Young sits at the center of a natural wonderland, like a prized keepsake. The intimacy of the gardens and appeal of a modern manse will charm all who enter. Take your tea out on the multi-tiered brick patio or linger poolside and take in the scent of fresh flowers that enclose the newer stamped patio and pool house. Hot, rainy days are best spent in the serene sunroom, where raindrops beat a soothing soundtrack for lazy days. Inside the stone turret, a circular staircase enchants with wrought-iron details. The kitchen, with its honed marble counters, custom bar and butler’s pantry, creates a dream space for entertaining. Arched French doors lead to the distinguished dining room and interior brick arches invite deeper exploration.

Discover the additional wing, housing a library and his-and-her offices. Retire to the master suite, capped by the home’s original timbered cathedral ceiling, and rest easy.

This 5-bedroom, 5 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $2.499 million.

Megan Rowe & Joan Schnoebelen

314-378-4077 (Rowe), 314-406-0005 (Schnoebelen), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods, from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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20 Squires Lane Huntleigh | $3,980,000

151 North Bemiston Avenue Clayton | $2,499,000

25 Fair Oaks Drive Ladue | $2,495,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity to live in a newer limestone chateau perched atop 3.5 acres in one of St. Louis’ most desired lanes.

Old Town Clayton home offering 5,986 sqft. Open flr plan, main flr master suite, & 3rd flr rec rm. Elevator to all flrs, oversized 4+car garage & pool.

Explore the extraordinary in one of Ladue’s most distinguished neighborhoods. Custom home w/ 6+beds, finished LL, 5+ car garage. 7,200 SF of living space.

Rex W. Schwerdt | 314.800.4755

Ann Wroth | 314.440.0212 Holly Bry | 314.276.7727

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

11445 Conway Road Westwood | $1,800,000

228 Gay Avenue Clayton | $1,580,000

12247 Carberry Town & Country | $1,395,000

Spectacular golf course views, outstanding renovations, neutral décor, architectural detail, wood flrs, main flr master suite, open kitchen/ breakfast/hearth room, 3 car garage, Ladue school district.

Beautifully renovated & newly painted Homer award-winning home w/ open flr plan, wood flrs, elevator to all flrs w/ finished walk-out LL & professionally landscaped yard.

Incredible brick Colonial home on over an acre w/ 5 beds w/ chef’s kitchen & main flr master suite & finished LL. Immaculate grounds, PebbleTec Pool & 3-car garage.

Holly Bry | 314.276.7727

Ann Wroth | 314.440.0212

Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262

New Price

7117 Forsyth Boulevard University City | $424,000

502 West 5th Washington | $330,000

10 West Geyer Lane Frontenac | $ 1,499,000

Residential lot in the 7100 block of Forsyth Boulevard sits on beautiful tree-line street surrounded by charming traditional upscale homes just minutes from Clayton Business District.

Stately 4 bed/3.5 bath home w/ historical charm within walking to distance to downtown Washington. Fully restored & updated, plus a fabulously landscaped backyard.

Stylish and updated home featuring 5,000+SF, 5 beds, 6 baths, gourmet kitchen, elevator, & much more is situated on a picturesque, private acre in the heart of Frontenac.

Laura Dyer | 314.737.0319

Shaina Schulze | 314.255.8137

Sally Goldkamp | 314.479.9396

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2026 Log Cabin Ladue | $2,250,000

9710 & 9714 Litzsinger Road Ladue | $1,570,000

511 West Drive University City | $1,349.00

Reinvented estate on 3 acres features 5 beds with gorgeous chef’s kitchen & main floor master wing.

Beautiful limestone patio & terrace, private saltwater PebbleTec pool.

Two lots totaling 4.74 acres in the heart of Ladue and backs to Old Warson Country Club.

Unique upscale brick home built in 2011. Main level master suite w/ finished LL, fabulous outdoor veranda, pool & oversized 2-car garage.

Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262

47 Ridgemoor Drive Clayton | $1,325,000

15 Paxton Ladue | $1,350,000

8025 Maryland Avenue #11D Clayton | $1,329,000

Spectacular home in Claverach Park features 4 beds, 3 full/2 half baths, gourmet kitchen, master suite w/ luxury bath & finished LL. Oversized 3-car garage.

Newer Ladue home, built in 2010, w/ 5400+ SF features 6 beds/4.5 bath, Gourmet kitchen, Main level master suite, partially fin LL w/ full kitchen & 3-car garage.

Exquisite 2 bed home w/ largest outdoor terrace in Maryland Walk! Thoughtfully crafted improvements speak sophistication, functionality & style.

Ann Wroth | 314.440.0212

17 Ellsworth Lane Ladue | $1,200,000 Traditional elegance, fabulous lot, pool, newer kitchen & baths, possible extra bedrm & partially fin LL are just a few characteristics that make this 4 bed/4 bath home so special!

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

Alyssa Suntrup | 314.359.3568

1311 Westchester Manor Chesterfield | $990,000 Exceptional home boasts 5 beds, 5 baths w/ chef’s kitchen, main flr master suite w/ fabulous walk-out LL. Paver patio w/ fire pit & hot tub.

Kaffa Abounader | 314.827.7287

Suzie Wells | 314.973.8761 Aimee Simpson | 314.712.0558

12466 Conway Road Creve Coeur | $699,000 Centrally located 1.5-story home w/ 4,500+SF on over an acre lot. Main flr master, newer white kitchen, sunroom, 4-car garage & lovely pool.

Ann Farwell | 314.973.3407 Rex W. Schwerdt | 314.800.4755

8054 Davis #3 North Clayton | $309,000 Luxuriously renovated condo in desirable Davis Place boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms w/ beautiful master suite & updated kitchen.

Garage parking w/ 2 assigned spaces.

Rex W. Schwerdt | 314.800.4755

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AGENCY PROFILE FEATURED LISTINGS

JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl

New at Janet McAfee Real Estate:

29 W. Brentmoor Park, Clayton

5165 Lindell Blvd., Central West End

809 S. Warson Road, Ladue

1091 Wings Road, St. Albans

1109 Wheaton Hill Court, Town and Country

All indicators show Janet McAfee is on track to celebrate another outstanding year. Here is a closer look at the numbers: The 2019 year-to-date median sales price has increased 5 percent since last year, with the closed sales volume a key contributor, jumping up by 3 percent and including the agency’s largest luxury sale of $5.15 million.

In 2019, Janet McAfee once again received the prestigious Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s Website Quality Award.

The agency welcomed 10 new agents in the past year.

Janet McAfee agents continue to leverage print, digital, social media, direct mail and email channels to promote new listings.

Office Location: 9889 Clayton Road, LADUE, 314-997-4800

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A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

PHOTOS BY SQUARE ONE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS AND STLREALTOUR.COM

‌Janet McAfee Real Estate enjoys a significant luxury market presence across the St. Louis central corridor.

More than four decades of achievement contributed to the agency’s iconic brand status.

Privately owned, the agency fosters a culture that is founded on three principles: integrity, innovation and superior client service. The largest independent luxury real estate firm in St. Louis enjoys an affiliation with the world’s largest relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. The firm’s global reach is evident through its elite status with by-invitation memberships to Luxury Portfolio International and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate.

“If great people define a successful organization, we are truly fortunate,” says Janet Horlacher, principal of Janet McAfee and daughter of the agency’s founder. “Our full-time, high-energy agents are dedicated in their efforts to drive our business. They provide the finest professional representation to their clients. Our agents thrive in our exceptional working environment, [complete] with robust staff support, collaborative colleagues, world-class marketing and advanced technology.”

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STYLE SPEAK

FEATURE: SEW SWAG

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ON TREND

Pretty & Patriotic

Earrings, $30, Shine Boutique (shineboutiquestlouis.com)

J.McLaughlin poncho, $198, J.McLaughlin (jmclaughlin.com)

By Katie Yeadon

‌Red, white and blue look good on you! The annual time to sport our patriotic best has again arrived – so let’s do so filled with pride and feeling pretty!

Sunglasses, $95, Mister Guy Women’s (misterguywomens.com) Saint James striped long-sleeve, $88, Mister Guy Women’s

McLaughlin dress, $148, J.McLaughlin

VLT’s shirt, $160, Mister Guy Women’s

J.McLaughlin shoes, $148, J.McLaughlin

Kate Spade bag, $298, Kate Spade Plaza Frontenac (katespade.com)

Sanctuary skirt, $89, Giddyup Jane (giddyupjane.com)

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PHOTOS BY SARAH CONROY

L*Space bikini top, $92; bottom, $99, Splash (splashtribe.com)

Style Speak

New Launch AT LAUNCH

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAUNCH

By Trey Ross ‌ eing a fashionista doesn’t involve an age limit or size B requirement – it’s about self-assurance, originality and standing out in a crowd. LAUNCH Clothing & Accessories understands fashionistas and their pursuit of the fabulous and unique. With two area locations, the original on The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis and a second in University City, LAUNCH carries a curated mix of both local and international designers. Adding to the already simple and strong offerings, LAUNCH debuted a spring collection in April. Ladue News chatted with owner Olympia “Lia” Glynias about her inspiration (where does she find it?) and what the future holds (a lot!).

We heard the exciting news about your new collection! Can you tell us a little about the creation process?

It takes six to 10 months, so I started in September of last year. First, I snap photos of clothing, prints, fabrics, colors I love, and then I put the images together to make a story that unfolds over time. So what feels right in May moves forward and blooms into something different in June. Once I can see the season, then I go back and decide how much to bring in of any look or dress – I never want to overproduce, but I do want to do my best to have the right stuff for what our customers come looking for.

Where did you draw inspiration for this line?

This season I traveled to New York and Chicago to see the designer collections. But I also went to art galleries in Ava, Illinois, [roughly 90 miles southeast of Ladue] and the Pulitzer [Arts Foundation] downtown. I walked the [Delmar] Loop, Cherokee [Street] and Chinatown, all while snapping photos and getting inspired.

If you could describe this collection in three words, what would they be?

Soft and sophisticated with a little edge. I’m a city girl, I have to bring something with a little kick.

How do you want women to feel when they are wearing clothes from LAUNCH? Confidence is incredibly beautiful to me and something that I hope our customers feel when wearing our clothes – but what I hear the most is to hear from women who say they stole the show at a lunch or event. It’s fun to be different, and it’s important to always feel like yourself.

Between opening a second location in January and this new line, you have been busy! What should we be watching for next?

Collaborations. We have three different projects in

the pipeline: one with another amazing local brand, another with an international designer and the return of a fall event that people have been asking for.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

You get dressed every day. If that experience is

always the same, try switching it up. It’s amazing how the world looks different when you do.

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Secondhand but

First-rate

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of Sew Swag

An altruistic collegian here wields sewing needles in service to the needy.

T

Dillon eisman

he nonprofit Sew Swag, first conceived half a decade ago, transforms Dillon Eisman from “just” an impressive young man with impressive tandem local fashion credentials into a classic triple threat.

The first of those local credentials centers on Eisman’s postsecondary educational career; he’s majoring in business organization/strategic management and minoring in fashion design at Washington University in St. Louis.

The second of his credentials locally involves Eisman’s inclusion among the eight current residents of the Fashion Lab, the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s distingué branch providing a “combination of professional and educational opportunities promoting community, collaboration and connection within the fashion industry,” according to the fund’s website.

All of the preceding leads to Sew Swag, Eisman’s extraordinary amalgam of philanthropy and fashion, in which he redesigns (dyeing, sewing, embroidering, embellishing), repairs (mending holes, removing stains, correcting defects, fixing wayward zippers and buttons) and redistributes pre-owned and now stylishly reenvisioned garb on the streets, in shelters and through other channels.

In one of many examples of sartorial transformation on Sew Swag’s website, a pair of common blue overalls lost (snip, snip!) its worn-looking lower legs, received a spot of rejuvenating navy dye and had its denim shoulder straps exchanged with fanciful butterflyand glitter-adorned replacements.

The origin of Eisman’s humanitarian effort dates from 2014,

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when he experienced a lightbulb moment about so-called street people, who characteristically lack walk-in closets, mahogany armoires and similar appurtenances – and whose personal wardrobes, because of their deracination and peregrinations, often constitute only the clothes on their backs.

“Most people don’t think twice when they choose their outfit every morning,” Eisman says. “Neither did I, until visiting a homeless-youth LGBT shelter, where I realized that not everyone has the simple privilege of deciding what they want to wear every day.

Since then, I set out to ensure that no one who receives secondhand clothing ever feels second-rate.”

Having defined a socioeconomic problem, Eisman embarked on an initial solution with a bag of his mother’s clothing awaiting donation to charity and a sewing machine also borrowed from his mother.

After teaching himself to sew, Eisman transformed that bag of castoff clothing into “new” couture, which he then gifted to the shelter previously mentioned.

And one thing led to another.

“Five years ago, Sew Swag was merely a project that I envisioned to help the youth at the homeless shelter by providing them with not only new [to the donees] but fashionable clothing,” Eisman says.

“Having no background experience in fashion design or business, I had to learn everything on my own, from hemming fabric to constructing a website. When I first started, I had no dress form or patterns, so I would use bowls to cut circle skirts and soup pots from my home kitchen to fit waistbands.

“After that initial donation of ‘upcycled’ outfits to the homelessyouth shelter, I recognized that my small efforts also helped restore the dignity and confidence necessary for these teens to begin their transition off the streets. This is what encouraged me to continue my project at other homeless centers and expand my project into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.”

For support, Eisman tried everything from pressing business cards on assistant managers at local boutiques to cold-calling executive board members of international apparel corporations.

“Eventually, after countless rejections, I convinced Abercrombie & Fitch to believe in my idea of repurposing outfits for a greater purpose,” he says of that storied New Albany, Ohio-based retailer, whose donations of textile “waste” and unsold merchandise allowed him to launch the effort on a greater scale. Other affiliations, with such name entities as Goodwill and the nonprofit Project Narnia, followed.

“Their influential partnership has made it possible for Sew Swag to upcycle hundreds of garments and subsequently help hundreds of

people, customizing outfits to the specific needs and style preferences of individuals.”

Eisman continues by providing a salient example: “In Southern California, I followed a mobile shower truck – Lava Mae, which provides hygiene services to the homeless in the greater Los Angeles area – with another clothing nonprofit – Project Ropa, which delivers basic necessities to the streets. I remember one day when it was raining, and there was a pregnant homeless woman in only a tank sleeve dress. We were able to give her a new jacket from the rack to keep warm, and it was fulfilling to know that she can now be comfortable and stylish at the same time.”

Eisman hails a handy and timely increasse in corporate pparel industry. “It’s so social responsibility and ethicality in the ap inspiring that a major fashion company like Abercrombie is taking the first steps toward sustainable fashion and is willing to partner with grassroots organizations like Sew Swag,” he says.

Characterizing his experience with the homeless as “incredibly humbling,” Eisman adds: “Particularly with homeless LGBT youth, many of whom are abandoned by their families at a very young age due to their sexual orientation or identity, I’ve recognized that the stereotypes of homeless people are far from the truth. People often assume that the homeless are dangerous or have substance-abuse issues, but these people are just that: people, just like everyone else.”

Although Eisman’s initial altruistic efforts took place in Southern California, he intends to expand them here. “Going directly to the streets for distribution has allowed me to reach the homeless who aren’t sheltered due to the lack of community resources/affordable housing,” Eisman says. “I plan on continuing this model, in addition to partnering with local shelters, in St. Louis to benefit as many people as possible.”

Springboarding from his Sew Swag experience and Wash U studies, Eisman also has been developing a social enterprise called Relux, designed to allow at-risk youths themselves to become part of the upcycling process and gain financial independence.

For that enterprise, he credits the fund as “truly a remarkable

atmosphere [that] has allowed me to actually begin launching Relux with the resources it offers. Having a collaborative space with other local designers is very motivating. The Fashion Lab has built a sense of community for me, which is what makes the [fund] unique. They’ve made the revitalization of the fashion scene in Missouri not only possible but exciting.”

Almost inevitably, Eisman addresses his own couture influences and enthusiasms: “The fashion designers I most admire are [the late British couturier] Alexander McQueen, for his artistic genius with unconventional materials and elaborate attention to detail, and [the American designer] Johnson Hartig of the brand Libertine, who influences Sew Swag’s aesthetic of using embellished streetwear to spark joy.”

As the final stitch in the Sew Swag narrative needlework, Eisman reflects on the subject of his Wash U minor. “To date, what’s most delighted me about fashion design is being able to take something old or damaged and restore it to something beautiful,” he says.

“With Sew Swag, the clothing itself is not only restored, but the confidence of those in need who receive secondhand clothing is also restored. This idea is what inspired Sew Swag’s motto: ‘Upcycle. Uplift.’”

Sew Swag, 310-926-3378, sewswag.org

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shops stop WORTH A

By Amanda Dahl and Maggie Peters

‌PAPERDOLLS

Ballwin, Des Peres, Kirkwood, University City, paperdolls.boutique Paperdolls Boutique is a women’s clothing and accessories boutique

‌DITTO FAMILY RESALE

LAURIE’S SHOES

Variety is the spice found at Ditto Family Resale, where you

Synonymous with superior quality, Laurie’s Shoes has been

available, like our Erimish Bracelets,

can peruse a revolving inventory of clothing and accessories,

family-owned since 1951. Incredible service and an impressive

the perfect stackable accessory.

home décor and more. The nonprofit organization donates

selection can be found at any of its three locations or sister

When stopping into one of our four

its proceeds to eight member schools and the community at

store, Birkenstock & More. Find the perfect combination

locations, you can expect to have a

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arly the Friday after the Blues won the Stanley Cup, I was at Logan International Airport in Boston, eating a lobster-and-crab omelet.

Boston may have brutal weather and boorish fans, but gosh, its lobster’s off the charts – kind of like the Blues’ performance in Game 7.

What Jordan Binnington did will most certainly never be forgotten. He made 32 saves on 33 shots. That will go down in the books as one of the finest-ever performances by a St. Louis athlete in a championship game.

Ironically, some of those other incredible performances also came in competitions against Boston teams: Bob Pettit scored 50 against the Celtics to win the 1958 NBA World Championship. Bob Gibson threw a brilliant Game 7 against the Red Sox in the 1967 World Series.

Binnington won the game in the first period. The crowd was crazy, and he was on fire. In one stretch, Binnington made three magnificent saves in less than four minutes. The Blues were strategic and so meticulous with many of their offseason moves, but with Binnington, they just got lucky. They liked him enough to keep him in the organization – but there was no hint that this was coming. He saved a franchise and then became the franchise in just six months.

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25. Child’s plaything 27. Arabian Sea archipelago 28. Plait 30. Skincare essential 31. Beverages 32. Bouquet 33. Puccini role 34. Pushover 37. Put up with 38. Movie enthusiast 42. Genuine 43. Demagogue: Hyph.

46. Gaping opening 47. Appends 48. Parting word 49. One of the Olympians 50. Cupola 51. “Little Women” woman 52. French composer 53. Fraud 55. NBA player 56. Antedates 58. Tired, in a way 59. Doomed one 60. Bakes, said of clay 61. Bear 62. Common plant 63. More wan 64. Stigmatize 65. Defends 68. Lawful 69. Swoon 70. Vacation destination 71. Go, team!

72. Wall pier 73. Back, in a way 74. Strong suit 75. NZ bird 76. Hilo’s airport code 77. Thaumaturge: Hyph.

80. Marsh plant 81. Captioned drawings 83. Merits 84. Lacking resonance 85. Neat and orderly 86. Binge 87. Shank 89. Art galleries 92. Molecule parts 93. Canada’s gendarmerie 97. Something that obfuscates: 2 wds.

99. Lump in one’s throat: 2 wds.

101. Surmounting 102. Ward off 103. Firth 104. Largest continent 105. Os 106. Openings 107. Ray flower 108. High-priced

The Conn Smythe Trophy winner was Ryan O’Reilly.

A true role model, he’d actually conduct his own practice for any teammate who wanted to stay on the ice after organized team practice ended. He genuinely cares about promoting the game; some guys answer questions – O’Reilly gives you prose. Then, in the final, he tied Wayne Gretzky for scoring a goal in four consecutive playoff games. His 23 points in the postseason broke a franchise record. He’s 28 years old and signed to a longterm contract, so who knows? He may end up as one of the all-time greats in Blues history.

The thing that really jumped out at me with the celebration on the ice was the family atmosphere. Let me count the ways: Zach Sanford admitting he was thinking about his father as he lifted the cup. Zach’s dad died suddenly while Zach was at training camp.

Pat Maroon hugging his son, Anthony. Anthony was the reason Pat signed with the Blues. He could have taken more money elsewhere, but he wanted Anthony, who lives in St. Louis, to be able to watch him play.

Bob Plager talking about his brother, Barclay. Bob’s the only person on the planet who’s been with the team all 52 years. Barclay died far too young, in 1988. Bob said he knew his brother was watching in heaven.

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By Frank Cusumano Joel Edmundson’s father almost breaking down on TV when describing what it’s really like to see his own flesh and blood hoist the cup.

Blues owner Tom Stillman admitted he came to tears when the horn sounded, and it was emotional for me, too. This was the best story I’ve ever covered. The Cardinals will always be special, but they’ve won five World Championships in my lifetime. And I’m sorry but I can’t look back on the 1999 Rams the way I used to because of the way they later left town. The Blues’ ending the drought, as well as doing so with so many quality people, makes it even better.

It was such an honor to see the greats of the past at Game 7, too: Brett Hull, Keith Tkachuk, Al MacInnis, Bernie Federko, Chris Pronger. I’m not much for hugging, but at the party at the hotel, I looked at Brett, he looked at me and we just hugged. He wanted this almost as much as the current players did – even with two rings himself, he wanted this for the St. Louis Blues.

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chool’s out and summer’s here! Area youths can now enjoy weeks of sleeping in, family time, the zoo, Cardinals baseball, swimming – and, unfortunately, losing some of the educational progress made during the school year.

This is known as the “summer slide” – lost reading and math proficiency. But don’t worry, kids can still enjoy all summer break has to offer without forgetting what they learned last year.

First, maintain your schedule. Keep as close as possible to the bedtimes you have during the school year, and continue family mealtimes. Your daily routine can include the inevitable screen time, but should also include time for chores, quiet relaxation, reading and similar fun.

Parents, let your children see you reading, and encourage them to read to you. Allow them to pick their own books at the library or bookstore. Graphic novels (or as we used to call them, comic books) do have value and may be preferred. Plan activities related to books and reading. For instance, before going to the zoo, read about the animals there.

Also, reinforce math skills. It’s easy to incorporate math into daily life – use measuring cups to teach math while making cookies, count signs while driving

to the movies and then determine whether the big bag of popcorn is less expensive than the smaller bag.

Math workbooks can be fun, too. Rewards do help – for example, screen time can be employed as a great reward.

Otherwise, promote exercise. Don’t allow your children to zone on YouTube or the online video game Fortnite all day. One of the many consequences of this habit includes unhealthy weight gain.

So get outdoors with your children. Home can be a safe place, but children need adventure and new experiences. Go for a hike with them, or walk around the Missouri Botanical Garden or a local park. While there, teach your children about plants, animals and the environment.

Whether winter or summer, during the school year or on break, though, the single most important thing you can do for your children is devote time to them. Take this time to teach and play – and have a happy summer!

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Take Flight

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A locAl entrepreneur offers hip, high-quAlity insulAtors for crAft beer bottles, glAsses And more.

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arm beer is never a good thing – or almost never. One exception: when it leads to a creative invention. awhile ago, alex Nicolazzi realized the large 4 Hands Brewing Co. beer he and his brother were splitting had warmed to an unquenchable temperature. His solution?

Bomber Jacket, a cleverly named brand of high-end insulators for 22-ounce bottles – “bombers” in the beer industry – which he launched just months later.

“The next day, I started playing around with logos,” says Nicolazzi, who is the founder, CeO and nearly everything else for the operation. “Then I got online for a manufacturer to produce and create them, and I found a factory overseas that specializes in neoprene products.”

For Nicolazzi, it really was that simple. The Clayton native has been in the e-commerce world since he was 13 (and has

been selling anything and everything dating back even earlier, including when, as a middle schooler, he made skateboard wax using cupcake trays). He quickly put together three different designs once the manufacturer had a template in place for the 650-milliliter bottles. Nicolazzi placed a small test order and was blown away by the result.

“The quality was awesome,” he says. “a lot of koozies are made of a cheap foam. What makes mine different is, not only do I use neoprene, I use a 4-millimeter neoprene, which is thicker than normal. I also use heavy-gauge gold alloy zippers you would see on an actual jacket, and some designs have our Bomber Jacket PVC patch. Our logo is also always used on the zipper pull.”

Think of the neoprene as the “it” factor in Bomber Jacket’s appeal. a premium flexible fabric, it can withstand a wide range of temperatures, making it useful for wetsuits, fly-fishing

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I go to beer festivals, set up my branded tent and sell the latest products.

Once people touch and feel the product, they’re really impressed with the quality.

waders and even laptop sleeves and mouse pads – and, incidentally, also making it ideal for keeping larger bottles cold by cutting the warming rate in half. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

“I also use metal zippers on all of my products,” Nicolazzi says. “That’s something no one’s ever done on can-size insulators.”

The zipper is mostly for aesthetics, but it further reinforces the “jacket for your beer” concept. Nicolazzi notes that his customers love sharing photos of their beers in-jacket with the zipper down – what’s become known as “beer cleavage” (trademark pending), which is pretty perfect for viral posts on Instagram.

“At first, I thought it would be kind of difficult to get people to see the value for a $20 ‘koozie’ [the price for the original model], but because no one was offering a 22-ounce-sized one, I knew it would give me a competitive edge and allow me to break into the market,” says Nicolazzi of his primarily digital operation. “I go to beer festivals, set up my branded tent and sell the latest products. Once people touch and feel the product, they’re really impressed with the quality.”

Customers will also notice the funky (and often hilarious) designs on products – also available for beer glasses and tall cans – such as one that resembles a beer-shaped United States Postal Service package and another that playfully mimics a box of instant mac ’n’ cheese and even reads “Craft Beer.”

Nicolazzi outsources most of these parody concepts to a contact he works with in Los Angeles but keeps production lean and mean by producing only short runs of each design – similar to the way craft brewers brew in small batches.

Speaking of which, the company’s conception coincides nicely with the craft beer boom seen throughout the U.S. In 2018, the industry tapped a whopping 13.2 percent of the total beer volume consumed – the highest ever, accounting for $27.6 billion in total sales. But what truly inspires Nicolazzi might surprise some: the beer’s packaging.

“I used to work at Trader Joe’s before this, and my manager got me into it,” he says. “There’s so much art that goes into the labels – that’s definitely my inspiration. I feel like that art can be preserved.”

He’s partnered with several artists on collaborations for beer jacket designs, including well-known local Peat “EYEZ” Wollaeger. Nicolazzi has also scored some huge collaborations with 4 Hands to produce a City Wide tall can insulator and Anheuser-Busch for an upcoming Bud Light line. Still, he’s not satisfied.

“I eventually want a flagship store,” he says. “I want to expand my product line [with] things like more apparel – hats, socks and swimwear – and other stuff that matches the product.”

Products can be purchased online and at authorized retailers in the area like 4 Hands and the Craft Beer Cellar in Clayton, as well as select cities outside the state. Nicolazzi is fine with not being able to expand just yet, though, because it allows him to focus on branding and maintaining product quality. Plus, the entrepreneur has his sights set on making an even larger impact, such as helping raise awareness for climate change or working with Product RED to help fight HIV/AIDS. “Overall the Bomber Jacket line consists of a B, C and G series [bottle, can and glassware],” Nicolazzi says. “Aside from beer, I’m striving to work with other nonalcoholic beverage companies. I did a project with Madrinas Coffee at the end of last year for its 16-ounce cans of cold brew. Also, in July I will have a model to fit the 12-ounce slim cans, which will allow me to be even more adaptable.”

These bold, honest aspirations often convince even the most skeptical naysayer that Nicolazzi will succeed. The St. Louisan appears to be in the right place at the right time.

“This city is taking off right now,” he says. “There’s a good vibe in the city.”

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“One way we do that is through socialization,” Davis “When I first came here I didn’t know anybody, says. “It’s so important for good mental health and and when I started talking to people at these lectures intellectual stimulation.”

I made a lot of friends,” Tschudy says. “From staff St. Louis Icons is a luncheon lecture series to other residents, I haven’t met anyone who wasn’t where The Gatesworth brings in a distinguished lovely.” At a stage in life when ones world is getting person or organization. There is a fall series between smaller, The Gatesworth offers an opportunity to meet September and November, and they just wrapped up people and spend time with one another, and all they the spring series, which ran from April to June. Davis have to do is walk down a hall or into a room. says the series will sometimes have a theme around Davis has been with The Gatesworth for 18 years the organizations featured in a series, such as a focus and truly loves what she does. “I get a charge out of on the arts in the metro area - bringing in leaders of coming up with new ideas and ways to draw people in,” cultural organizations like the St. Louis Symphony or Davis says. “Everyone’s got something that they want The Muny. to come out and do.” The St. Louis Icons series may be Davis says the response from residents is General director opera Theatre st. louis Andrew jorgensen. about enriching the lives of the residents, but Davis positive, noting that many of The Gatesworth says she learns just as much from them. residents used to be part of similar boards, so “These are people interested in sharing knowledge and life experiences, and they end getting to hear presentations by people currently at the helm (as well as have one-on-one up giving back to the staff in turn,” Davis adds. “Just open your ears and you get so much conversations) really resonates with them. valuable input.”

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n April, St. Louis’ Tower Grove South neighborhood welcomed Taste of Persia, whose casual setting showcases authentic Iranian and Afghan cuisine, as well as a selection of Indian-style dishes.

Taste of Persia comes from native Iranian Mohammad Abdolrezagh, who previously owned a variety of restaurants in the metro area. Abdolrezagh came here by way of Russia roughly 15 years ago and opened his first area restaurant, Grand Mediterranean Kabob Cafe, in 2005. After that, he owned and operated two restaurants in west St. Louis County: Hot and Sour (a Persian, Chinese and Indian eatery) and Chicago Style Dogs. All three have since sold.

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to return to his passion for creating delicious cuisine.

At Taste of Persia, he shares culinary duties with his wife, Sofia, a native of Afghanistan who brings her own flair to the menu. The family business also includes the Abdolrezaghs’ daughter Ghazaleh as a manager and their son, Ahmad, helping with front-of-house duties.

Filling the space previously occupied by the supplementary dining room for its next-door neighbor, Baida Moroccan Restaurant, Taste of Persia features Persian-themed décor in a red-and-gold color scheme. Images of historical Iranian architecture complete the look.

“Our specialty is Persian food, with the menu combining Persian, Afghan and Indian cuisine,”

By Mabel Suen Mohammad Abdolrezagh says. “We cook from the heart.”

The Abdolrezaghs’ menu includes best-sellers from their previous eateries, such as their foremost specialty, the so-called King Platter, which features chicken, lamb and beef kebabs served with grilled tomatoes and basmati or kabuli rice. An appetizer platter also displays diverse offerings like falafel, hummus, kashk e bademjan (eggplant topped with yogurt and dry mint, served with naan), Shirazi salad and chutney.

Another menu highlight, Afghan-style lamb shank, comes with kabuli rice (rice cooked in lamb juices with carrots and raisins on top) or biryani (rice also cooked in lamb juice, but mixed with chickpeas and peas). Taste of Persia makes the perfect casual spot to dine on global fare

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LaBute New Theater Festival

before catching one of the shows from the LaBute New Theater Festival at The Gaslight Theater.

And while guests are busy choosing from the wide variety of appetizers and entrées on the menu, they oughtn’t forget the desserts! Desserts include baklava, sher berinj (rice pudding) and housemade Persian ice cream, which Sofia Abdolrezagh describes as a vanilla base with hints of pistachio and rose water.

“I feel like our food stands out,” Ahmad Abdolrezagh says. “It’s different and unique.”

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I‌ t’s said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. In the case of William Roth, founder and producing director of St. Louis Actors’ Studio, contacting notorious playwright and director Neil LaBute several years ago resulted in the two artists realizing they shared a passion for seeing new works developed onstage.

After corresponding with the controversial writer, Roth struck a responsive chord with LaBute when he mounted the inaugural LaBute New Theater Festival at The Gaslight Theater in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood in 2013. This year marks the seventh edition of the festival, which once again will take place at that venue (also the home of St. Louis Actors’ Studio).

For that first festival and every year since, LaBute has contributed an original work. This year’s effort by LaBute is a Midwest premiere titled Great Negro Works of Art, a short one-act production that premiered earlier this year at the New York City version of the festival. It focuses on the meeting between a little-known artist and his gallery manager as they debate race, culture and what does and doesn’t constitute art, both for the individual in specific and for society in general.

As with the six previous editions of the festival, LaBute’s own contribution will be presented at each performance of the (mostly) monthlong run. Great Negro Works of Art will be performed with three other plays in Set One of the festival from July 5 through 14, and then again with three different new plays in Set Two from July 19 through 28 (exclusive of certain dates for both sets).

St. Louis Actors’ Studio annually solicits entries to the festival, which number between 200 and 400 per year. Submissions for each year’s festival are accepted from October through December of the previous calendar year. Roth estimates that he’s received a total of more than 2,000 submissions during the past seven years, from Australia, Canada and France as well as from the United States nationwide.

Throughout their correspondence, Roth and LaBute have learned that they share similar ideas about theater. Furthermore, LaBute enjoys working with smaller theaters and troupes like St. Louis Actors’ Studio. Each year, LaBute tries to attend the festival, which is focused on “reaching out to emerging playwrights,” says Roth.

To be eligible for consideration, scripts can have no more than four characters and must be crafted specifically for the intimate performance space (an 18- by 18-foot stage) at The Gaslight Theater. All works are professional, new, one-act plays of 45 minutes or less which have not previously been produced.

The company’s news release states, “Our focus is on fundamental dramaturgy: plot, character, theme.”

Plays to be performed in Set One of this year’s festival are: Great Negro Works of Art, by LaBute, directed by John Pierson.

By Mark Bretz

Color Timer, by Michael Long (Alexandria, Virginia), directed by Jenny Smith.

Privilege, by Joe Sutton (West Orange, New Jersey), directed by Smith.

Kim Jong Rosemary, by Carter W. Lewis (St. Louis), directed by Pierson.

Finalists for Set Two include: Predilections, by Richard Curtis (New York City), directed by Wendy Greenwood.

Henrietta, by Joseph Krawczyk (New York City), directed by Greenwood.

Sisyphus and Icarus a Love Story, by William Ivan Fowkes (New York City), directed by Greenwood.

Great Negro Works of Art, by LaBute, directed

by Pierson.

Winning plays written by high school students are: Razor Burn, by Theodore James Sanders (Houston).

P.B. and Gay, by Dylan Hasted (Glendale, California).

Stressful Snacks, by Posey Bischoff (St. Louis).

We’ll Go Down (in History), by Ann Zhang (St. Louis).

The plays written by high school students will be presented as readings at The Gaslight Theater on Sat., July 20, at 11 a.m. Admission to those readings will be free.

“We are thrilled that Neil will be working with us again,” says Roth. “Lending his name and talents to foster new works in the theater is just another example of his generosity and commitment to the arts, and we could not be more proud to host this ongoing event.”

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Fri., July 12

Time to get the blankets and chairs out – the ART HILL FILM SERIES has returned and is celebrating 10 years of films, food and fun! As the first screening of the series, the Academy Award-winning Black Panther follows T’Challa, who must return home to become the king of Wakanda after the death of his father. It’s truly a great superhero film for the whole family to enjoy! Before the film begins, enjoy a free musical performance by James Biko under the tent on Art Hill Plaza at 7 p.m., while a selection of victuals is available for purchase from food trucks. 6 to 11:30 p.m. Free. slam.org.

By Trey Ross

‌Fri., July 12, to Sun., July 21

Calling all film buffs! The time has come once more to support the ST. LOUIS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis. The 2019 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. This year, the event takes place over two consecutive weekends (July 12 through 14 and 19 through 21) at Brown Hall on the Washington University in St. Louis campus. Its programs range from multifilm compilations of fiction and documentary shorts to full-length features and documentaries. Programs with feature-length films include post-screening Q&A sessions with filmmakers. The annual closing-night awards party takes place in the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill. Tickets cost $13 for each event. cinemastlouis.org.

Fri., July 12

There’s no denying it – we’re a beer town! Explore true beer appreciation during a two-hour BEER AND FOOD PAIRING DINNER at none other than the Budweiser Brewery Biergarten. This event is hosted by brewery chef Dan Taveggia and one of the Brewing Ambassadors. Guests enjoy a journey through different varieties of Anheuser-Busch beer with differing taste profiles, accompanied by a specially made three- or four-course meal. 6:30 p.m. $45. budweisertours.com.

Fri., July 12

Grab your friends or family, and take a delightful stroll through the streets and shops of historic downtown Maplewood to enjoy the sights and sounds of LET THEM EAT ART. This annual event features live art demonstrations, musical performances and activities for the kids.

Delicious food and drink from Maplewood’s award-winning culinary purveyors are also included in the fun! Let Them Eat Art celebrates the arts and pays a quirky and imaginative tribute to France’s Bastille Day. During it, Maplewood retailers extend their hours and offer special promotions. And take your time – this event is self-guided. Free. 6 to 11 p.m. cityofmaplewood.com.

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Through Aug. 4

The exhibition “THE BIRDS AND THE BEES: POLLINATORS & NATIVE GARDENS” showcases the St. Louis Public Library’s new pollinator garden and explores the process of pollination. The pollinator garden, which was installed last fall, features 27 native plant species that are set to bloom throughout the year. The garden includes a “pollinator drinking fountain” that uses spritzers and uneven pavers to provide fresh, untreated water to the pollinators. Various programing events are scheduled during the duration of the exhibition. It runs at the grand central library at 1301 Olive St. in St. Louis’s Downtown West neighborhood.

Notably, as part of the exhibition, on Sat., July 13, beekeeper Chas Adams presents THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BEEKEEPING. Honey samples included. Free. 11 a.m. to noon. slpl.org.

Soul LAURA LEBEDA

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aura Lebeda’s Golden Owl may well prompt a frisson of kineticism in many viewers. That 40- by 30-inch work, created with charcoal and acrylic wash on paper of an unspecified type, seemingly takes the two-dimensional into three dimensions in a pleasantly compelling way.

To be sure, it conveys motion in a fashion altogether independent of Cubism – to this day, a favorite bête noire of individuals who sneer about “art for art’s sake” – by continuing to embrace representationalism. Then again, one can’t help suspecting that few artists nowadays would assay the sang-froid (if not the out-and-out hauteur) of, say, Pablo Picasso, arguably the leading light of that early 20th-century movement, if only by default.

Rather, Lebeda’s aureate avian may recall a motion-blurred sepia snapshot – perhaps a nondigital photograph purposely altered in the emulsive stage of darkroom development – or, even more oddly, an older example of the Japanese art form called manga, with its self-explanatory speed lines.

“As of 2019, I am an adjunct faculty member at Fontbonne University,” Lebeda, a practicing artist located in Manchester, notes. “This is a career change from a corporate career as a graphic designer [for AT&T] – it’s been an exciting time!”

Lebeda continues by relating that she holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art from Fontbonne, saying: “I work in drawing and clay mixed-media pieces.

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Image courtesy of Laura Lebeda

My intention is to invite viewers to look closer and see the sacred in our everyday lives.

– LAURA LEBEDA Although these are two very different media, together they create a cohesive whole.

“The themes and emphasis are on ‘mark-making’ on the page or in clay and nature and travel/wanderlust.”

As something of a supplementary testimonial to Golden Owl, a visit to Lebeda’s website suggests a strong personal affinity for creatures with wings: butterflies, hummingbirds, other owls, a woodpecker, a stray hawk.

That website states: “My intention is to invite viewers to look closer and see the sacred in our everyday lives.

“The purpose of my artwork is to encourage further exploration and contemplation of the strength, fragility and beauty of the natural world, and our human

relationship within it.”

Recently, Lebeda notes a marked increase in artistic public displays. “As of fall 2018, I began exhibiting in solo shows – three – with both drawings and mixed-media clay works being well received,” she says. “Also, I applied and juried into the fall Art Fair at Queeny Park, [where I] received an award, and the Historic Shaw Art Fair.”

She continues by mentioning once more the latest installment of an area artistic gala sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Art Association. “The spring Art Fair at Queeny Park was a huge surprise, as I won ‘Best in Show’ in both categories, 2D and 3D,” Lebeda says. “One artist [capturing both categories] has never happened in the art fair’s 42-year history! I’m humbled and encouraged by the path this is taking.”

Also, this past April, the Messing Gallery at Ladue’s acclaimed Mary Institute and Country Day School hosted “Divine Nature,” a solo exhibition of Lebeda’s work, from which she relates with pardonable pride, “The head of the school purchased a drawing, and another couple purchased a mixed-media piece.”

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To learn more about our featured artist, visit lauralebeda.com.

St. Louis-area artists who wish to be considered for future installments of this monthly department of Ladue News should email inquiries to bhollerbach@laduenews.com with “Art and Soul” in the subject line.

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Exercise

By Brittany Nay | Photos by Sarah Conroy

Vitality Ballet gives area seniors an active, artistic outlet for the body and mind alike.

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Vanessa Woods

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en and women aged 50 to more than 100 years old are experiencing the joy of dance – all from the comfort of a chair.

Vitality Ballet, started in 2012 by Vanessa Woods while she was still a well-known professional dancer for the Saint Louis Ballet, offers artistic exercise classes uniquely designed for seniors. Instructors lead participants through dance classes featuring combinations of modified steps, stretches, sequences and combinations timed to music – all of which can be completed while seated, allowing those in wheelchairs, those with unstable balance or anyone differently abled to participate from the safety of a chair.

“We’re exercising, but really it is an art form that affects your soul,” Woods says.

“Everyone is moving in unison, while working on posture, poise, balance, strength, mobility and flexibility. It feels really lovely on the body, and even for those who are not as mobile anymore, it inspires movement in a way that is very fun.”

Woods, a New Jersey native who began dancing as a child and trained in the art for 25 years, was a professional dancer for 12 years all over the country, from Washington, D.C., and New York, to eight years with the Saint Louis Ballet.

While performing with the local professional ballet company, Woods also worked side jobs to supplement her income, including teaching young people the art of ballet at the Saint Louis Ballet School. And as she began to think about her post-performance career, she was struck with the idea to share dance with older generations.

“I was talking with my mom, who is an occupational therapist who works with a lot of geriatric patients, about how I could tap into my passion for ballet and make it accessible to a different population,” Woods says. “I have always been drawn to the elderly population … and [although] many people think seniors maybe would be

Woods leads a Vitality Ballet session at Brookdale Creve Coeur.

patrons of the ballet, but not be able to do it, the idea to make it accessible to them intrigued me.”

Woods says it has been exciting to branch off from being a ballerina to being a business owner, spreading her love for dance through the launch of Vitality Ballet.

Since its inception, the company has expanded to 18 teachers, including current and former professional dancers, dance and theater students, and certified yoga instructors, leading about 210 monthly classes, including senior ballet, dancing through the decades, chair line dance, stretch yoga, water ballet and balance barre, with as many as 30 seniors attending each session at more than 75 area senior living communities, such as Aberdeen Heights, McKnight Place, Parc Provence, Provision Living at West County, Chesterfield Villas, The Sheridan of Laumeier Park, Mari de Villa, Brentmoor Retirement Community, Friendship Village, Allegro Senior Living and The Gatesworth. “The goal is to expand outside St. Louis, touching as many lives as possible and increasing engagement and accessibility to dance,” Woods says.

As the aging populations grows, Woods says more seniors are looking for a wider range of activities to enjoy in their golden years – and dance is a fresh, new way to continue their mental and physical lifelong learning. “The seniors are so fun to work with, so appreciative and so full of life, energy and humor,” Woods says. “Even the men love dancing and say they didn’t know they could get such a good workout … from putting together the dance moves with music.”

Woods says studies – including research from her alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis – have shown that dance can have powerful benefits for both the body and brain, such as strengthening neuronal connections and improving strength and balance. Movement to music also can inspire memory recall for

participants, including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, Woods says. “Some recall, ‘I met my husband while dancing,’ or, ‘We used to go out every weekend ballroom dancing,’” she says. “Others remember taking dance or tap class as a child – it taps into a youthful time.”

Woods says it’s heartwarming to see seniors having fun while doing something beneficial for their bodies and minds. “They always say they are inspired by [the teachers], but we say how inspired we are by [them],” she says. “[They’re] the ones who are continuing to dance. No matter how old they are, no matter what their physical limitations are, they can still continue to dance and move their body in an artistic and meaningful way.”

Elaine Begis, a 96-year-old who resides in Garden Villas senior living community in Town and Country, has been attending Vitality Ballet’s classes, from senior ballet and dancing through the decades to seated yoga, since they began. “The ballet class is the one I most enjoy,” Begis says. “It makes you forget how old you are. You enjoy these beautiful movements you can make while you’re still seated, and the icing on the cake is that whoever is conducting the session performs afterward – and it’s just beautiful.”

Begis believes the classes benefit her physically and mentally, as well as remind her of cherished memories. “I was raised in New York and fortunate enough to go to several ballets, so it brings back those memories to me,” she says.

No matter what Vitality Ballet is offering, Begis encourages other seniors to get involved. “If they’re offered, I’m there,” she says. “They say, ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it,’ so I try not to lose it.”

Vitality Ballet, 609-314-0292, vitalityballet.com

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