Ladue News 8.31.12

August 31, 2012

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7357 Northmoor Drive, University City New Listing. Offered at $529,900.

New Listings

1555 Pond Road, Wildwood New Listing. Offered at $399,900.

7500 York Drive, Clayton New Price at $1,150,000.

15 Topton Way, Unit 1A, Clayton Offered at $769,000. Open 9/2, 1-3 PM.

14 Foxboro Road, Ladue Offered at $329,900.

3 Lochinvar Drive, Town & Country Incredible New Price at $1,795,000.

33 Portland Place, CWE New Price at $1,675,000.

16 Portland Place, CWE.

$1,595,000

45 Brighton Way, Clayton.

$649,000

16718 WILLS TRACE, Chesterfield.

$1,525,000

3 SPOEDE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$649,000

Condominiums | Villas

50 Portland Drive, Frontenac.

$1,479,000

30 Portland Drive, Frontenac.

$630,000

512 Pheasant Run, Saint Albans. Beautiful lot overlooking

7 danfield road, Ladue.

$1,469,000

9856 Countryshire Place, Creve Coeur.

$629,000

The Crescent, #301, Clayton.

$925,000

the Missouri River. Only lot in Saint Albans that is grand-fathered

12 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Ladue.

$1,400,000

136 LADUE Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur.

$599,000

155 Carondelet Plaza, #505, Clayton.

$799,000

62 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$599,000

15 Topton Way, Unit 1A, Clayton.

$769,000

$599,000

7901 KINGSBURY BLVD., Old Towne Clayton.

$695,000

to use a builder of your choice. 9.94 acres.

$750,000

1 Edgewood Road, Ladue.

$1,395,000

596 Morel Court, St. Albans.

$1,395,000

729 highway h, Troy.

$1,395,000

18 PICARDY lane, Ladue.

$1,395,000

958 tirrill farms, Ladue.

$1,395,000

1555 Pond Road, Wildwood. Spectacular 3-acre equestrian

11136 Geyer Downs Lane, Frontenac.

$1,395,000

property or weeeknd retreat. Updated 3BR/3BA home with three-stall

16 Huntleigh Woods, Huntleigh.

$1,375,000

barn, hayshed and pastures. Lush, private setting.

8149 pershing avenue, Clayton.

$1,375,000

The Crescent, #500, Clayton.

$1,299,900

35 picardy lane, Ladue.

$1,295,000

7357 Northmoor Drive, University City.

Completely

renovated charming brick colonial that is in move-in condition. 4 bedrooms and 3 full spa-like baths and 1 half bath.

$529,900

$399,900

Open Houses Sunday, September 2nd 8 LONG MEADOWS LN., Town & Country. $2,100,000.

1-4 PM

15 Topton Way, Unit 1A, Clayton. $769,000.

1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection 100 Windrush farm, Cook Station.

1042 WINGS ROAD, Saint Albans.

$4,889,000 $4,250,000

PARK EAST TOWER PENTHOUSE, CWE

$2,750,000

15 Ladue Lane, Ladue.

42 Glen Eagles Drive, Ladue.

$2,500,000 $2,495,000

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,495,000

9933 Litzinger road, Ladue.

$2,495,000

3 Bridle lane, Frontenac.

$2,395,000

300 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.

$2,300,000

2424 OAK SPRINGS, Town & Country.

$2,295,000

6 Vista Brook Lane, Ladue.

$2,295,000

10 apple tree lane, Ladue.

$2,195,000

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,100,000

29 Dromara Road, Ladue.

$1,999,900

2718 Covington Plc. Estates, Town & Country. $1,900,000

217 Ladue Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur.

3013 hawthorne boulevard, St. Louis.

$570,000

1119 north drive, Warson Woods.

$559,000

98 Webster Woods, Webster Groves.

$549,000

7459 Parkdale Avenue, Clayton.

$539,000

7030 MAryland avenue, University City.

$519,000

1635 Highland Valley Circle, Chesterfield.

$510,000

25 WILLOW HILL, Ladue.

$499,000

9120 Fox estates drive, Sunset Hills.

$499,000

142 Chippenham ln., Clarkson Valley.

$469,900 $465,900

622 Forest Court, #3B, Clayton.

$550,000

900 South Hanley Road, #15E, Clayton.

$479,000

148 Kendall Bluff Court, Chesterfield.

$449,900

7564 Wydown blvd., Unit 2B, Clayton.

$369,000

128 North Central Avenue, #B, Clayton.

$350,000

709 cross timbers drive, Chesterfield.

$335,000

7564 Wydown Blvd., Unit 2A, Clayton.

$309,000

7564 Wydown boulevard, unit 1A, Clayton. $289,000 7515 buckingham, #3S, Clayton.

$235,999

710 S. Hanley Road, Unit 12A, Clayton.

$225,000

1812 baxter ridge Drive, Chesterfield.

$209,900

6 Portland place, CWE.

$1,295,000

10 West Geyer Lane, Fronteanc.

$1,295,000

10 Washington Terrace, CWE.

$1,275,000

161 meadows of wildwood, Wildwood.

20 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,250,000

12055 Robyn Park Drive, Village of Westwood. $449,000

7515 buckingham, #3N, Clayton.

$200,000

531 Chalet Court, Creve Coeur.

$1,250,000

882 cabernet lane, St. Albans.

$444,800

630 Francis Place, 1S, Clayton.

$199,000

510 South Price Road, Ladue.

$1,195,000

16854 Westglen Farms, Wildwood.

$439,900

900 South hanley road, #7B, Clayton.

$169,000

1 Ellsworth lane, Ladue.

$1,195,000

5237 washington place, St. Louis.

$439,900

1506 Swallow Drive, Brentwood.

$140,000

12 dromara road, Ladue.

$1,190,000

1019 SOUTH MCKNIGHT RD., Richmond Heights. $425,000

321 rosedale avenue, #302, St. Louis.

$139,900

7500 York drive, Clayton.

$1,150,000

3670 flora place, St. Louis.

$418,500

7532 york drive, #2E, Clayton.

$132,900

2509 greenbriar ridge, Des Peres.

$1,149,000

109 Ballas court, Town & Country.

$399,000

309 N. Bemiston Avenue, Old Town Clayton. $1,100,000

778 cypress knoll Drive, O’Fallon.

$363,000

9135 clayton road, Ladue.

$350,000

807 Wenneker Drive, Ladue.

$338,000

14 FOXBORO ROAD, Ladue.

$329,900

7148 Pershing Avenue, University City.

10844 Woodforest Drive, Sunset Hills.

14487 Marmont drive, Chesterfield.

More Fine Residential Properties 28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$989,000

8 little lane, Ladue.

$989,000

405 Conway Garden Lane, Creve Coeur.

$925,000

101 Club Creek Court, Saint Albans.

$899,000

25 stacy drive, Olivette.

$849,900

17 Dwyer place, Ladue.

28 Picardy lane, Ladue.

$825,000 $799,000

9 Black Creek Lane, Ladue.

$795,000

13318 Wood Stone court, Town & Country.

$788,000

$1,990,000 $795,000

11411 Conway Road, Ladue.

$715,000

$329,000

1 Little Lane, Ladue.

$595,000

$313,500

1133 Wings Road, St. Albans.

$395,000

$309,900

1138 Wings Road, St. Albans.

$395,000

1287 ANDREW DRIVE, Glendale.

$309,000

15 beacon hill, Creve Coeur.

$265,000

4141 STONECROFT DRIVE, St. Charles.

$296,000

548 North Mosley Road, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

14353 LAKE TAHOE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$284,000

7727 Stanford Avenue, University City.

$280,000

8724 Washington Avenue, University City.

$271,500

15 Beacon Hill Lane, Creve Coeur.

$265,000

820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.

$254,900

$1,850,000

35 Overhills drive, Ladue.

$1,849,000

38 woodcliffe road, Ladue.

$760,000

3 Lochinvar drive, Town & Country.

$1,795,000

9848 COUNTRYSHIRE PLACE, Creve Coeur.

$719,000

8715 Washington avenue, University City.

$254,000

5 allegro lane, Creve Coeur.

$1,750,000

9840 copper hill road, Ladue.

$709,000

8337 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.

$239,000

1 Little Lane, Ladue.

$1,700,000

17655 vintage oak drive, Wildwood.

$699,000

7309 amherst, University City.

$234,999

15 Dromara road, Ladue.

$1,695,000

10947 Janridge Lane, Creve Coeur.

$699,000

3510 Illinois Avenue, St. Louis.

$189,000

33 portland place, CWE.

$1,675,000

11805 CRAIG MANOR DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$699,000

2412 Remington Lane, Rock Hill.

$150,000

3 picardy lane, Ladue.

$1,595,000

15 Woodcliffe road, Ladue.

$675,000

6483 DALE AVENUE, St. Louis.

$128,000

$769,000

17715 Resort road, Crocker.

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EDITOR’S NOTE This week, a group of local women was honored for five years of giving back. Eighty-six members strong, the Fontbonne Community Connection (FCC) has provided $339,000 in grants to Fontbonne University since its founding, impacting 65 projects.

The group reflects a growing national trend. According to Reuters, women are changing the way philanthropy is done. With more and more women accumulating wealth and determining how they want their money distributed, they are establishing a new culture in charitable giving.

The report also shows that female philanthropists prefer to raise money in a group, which brings us to the Fontbonne group. FCC is an example of a so-called ‘giving circle.’ It started in 2007, when several alumnae decided to pool their resources to support Fontbonne-related projects and programs. Members, who now include alums and their family and friends, have each pledged a minimum $1,000 contribution a year. Their efforts this year have helped fund 14 projects ranging from on-campus renovations to international service trips to places like Costa Rica. Sounds like a great idea to me.

Congratulations! Keep the circle going!

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Sustain Their Dream: Preserve The History and Lessons HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER

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of commitment and contributions to the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center. The ‘Sustain Their Dream: Preserve The History and Lessons’ dinner was held at the St. Louis Marriott West, with honorary chairs William Kahn and Karole and Tom Green, and chairs Myrna Meyer and Judi Scissors. Guest speaker for the evening was Gov. Jay Nixon. The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center, under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, opened in 1995 and receives more than 30,000 visitors each year.

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Charlotte Schneider, David Kaplan, Gloria Feldman

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Georganne and Gov. Jay Nixon

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George Gladis, Marci Rosenberg, Fran and Art Poger

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Atty. Gen. Chris Koster, Jennifer Cullen

Marci Rosenberg just became a grandmother for the second time and is very excited about spoiling the little one!...Jennifer Cullen, girlfriend of Atty. Gen. Chris Koster, is disappointed that she lives in Illinois because she can’t even vote for him!...Jeff Bewley loves his new work location: the St. Louis Public Radio studios are now in Grand Center...Richard and Susan Kofkoff can’t wait to vacation and tour Savannah—their first visit to this Southern gem...Sidney Wolf and his wife, Lindsey, discovered they both had grandfathers who were together at the same concentration camp, which was later liberated. That’s why they believe in fate and their marriage certainly was meant to be! He is the grandson of Leo and Sara Wolf.

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Relocation Services 800-325-4037 More New Listings 710 South Hanley, 6C (Clayton). Luxurious Whitehall condo has bright spaces, lovely moldings, and great upgrades that include two Sub Zero refrigerators! Each of the three bedrooms has their own ensuite bath. Garage parking included. $275,000.

900 South Hanley, 10C (Clayton). Spacious two-bedroom condo offers lots of amenities and a convenient location. Large master bedroom has beautiful built-in cabinetry and great closets; and separate breakfast room adjoins the kitchen. Other perks: 24-hour doorman and heated pool. $125,000.

9541 Park Lane (Ladue). This eye-catching ranch is perfect for the buyer who is scaling down or who wants a home in the Ladue School District. Terrific location within walking distance to Tilles Park. Cozy and comfortable interior has three bedrooms, first-floor family room, and finished lower level. $279,000.

123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood). Attractive, two-bedroom condo is all spruced up and ready to go with freshly painted spaces and an affordable price. Living room with wood burning fireplace opens to a balcony. Wonderful closets! $88,900.

316 McCullough Avenue · Kirkwood

NEW LISTING! Stroll to downtown Kirkwood and Kirkwood Park from this beautiful custom home with fabulous open floor plan and high-end finishes. Ten-foot ceilings crown the first floor and meld with custom cabinetry; stone, see-through fireplace; six-panel doors; and wood flooring. State-of-the art kitchen, two-story foyer, four bedrooms, two full baths, and a generous lower level with nearly 1,000 square feet make living here an absolute joy. $639,900.

707 Cranbrook Drive (Kirkwood). Nicely updated three-bedroom ranch on a wooded lot includes a living room with wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large family room, and finished lower level. Newer windows, six-panel doors, updated first floor bathroom, and screened porch with swing add a lot to this cute home. $239,000.

17 Dromara Road · Ladue

NEW LISTING! Stately and sophisticated, this impressive Colonial manse is carefully appointed with luxurious finishes and a soft, neutral palette. Substantial woodwork painted in cream and white with contrasting wall colors compliments rich wood floors and magnificent architectural details. Elegance re-imagined for the modern era! $2,395,000.

68 Berry Oaks (Glendale). Solid brick ranch in a charming cul-de-sac neighborhood has been lovingly updated and maintained. Master bedroom is large enough to accommodate a king-size bed and large dressers. Built-in bookcases, wood burning fireplace, and picture window accent the large living room. Family room opens to a newer deck and brick patio. $374,900.

330 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur). Spectacular end unit condo replicates resort-like living with complete privacy and access to gorgeous common grounds. Once you get inside you’ll never want to leave because it contains truly arresting elements: vaulted ceiling, marble fireplace, windows that overlook the wooded area and lake, and a dream-come-true kitchen with new Wolf ovens that have literally never been used! Grand master suite with marble fireplace and huge closet captures lovely views of the lake. And the lower level is like a home within a home with fabulous great room, and much more. Wow! $750,000.

15650 Summer Lake Drive (Chesterfield). Many updates prevail in this five-bedroom listing on a private, tree-lined lot. Spacious, open floor plan includes generous sized rooms. Lovingly maintained and well priced. $319,000.

1314 Wellington View Place (Wildwood). This five-bedroom listing will impress you with its sophistication and style. Dramatic presence combines with wonderful gourmet kitchen and meticulous maintenance. $449,900.

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47 Arundel Place · Clayton 7106 Westmoreland · University City A double lot in Maryland Terrace holds this classic Tudor Revival home that reveals handsome appointments. Extensively renovated, the home offers updated kitchen and baths and many replacement windows. A sweeping staircase extends all the way to the third floor where an additional family room, full bath and sleeping area can be found. NEW PRICE! $749,900.

NEW LISTING! Put your creative ideas to work in this home that has been loved for nearly 50 years! It sits on a double lot in Hillcrest and while it has fine architectural components, it is in need of rehabbing. Potential for a stunning residence exists with high ceilings and large rooms. Being sold “as is”. $750,000.

611 Hickory Lane · Frontenac

NEW LISTING! Build your dream home on this 1.28 acre private lot or add to the existing pristinely maintained residence. Light-filled living room/dining room combo with floor-to-ceiling windows lining the entire back of the home warrants special attention. Pride of ownership throughout! $389,000.

52 Westmoreland Place · CWE

NEW LISTING! Stately and manageable best describe this meticulous listing on a premiere, private street. Enjoy over 4,200 sqare feet of space with updated kitchen and baths; luxurious living room; elegant entry foyer with black and white marble floors; and huge, third floor family room. Apartment in carriage house for overnight guests. $1,275,000.

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More Residential Properties 1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue). $5,300,000 1300 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue). $2,595,000 5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale). $1,699,000 1 Warson Hills Lane (Ladue). $1,695,000 14796 Sugarwood Trail Dr. (Chesterfield). $1,690.000 12050 Carberry Place (Town & Çountry). $1,650,000 3 Lakeside Green (Ladue). $1,445,000 118 Crandon Drive (Clayton). $1,299,900 $1,000,000 621 East Monroe Avenue (Kirkwood).

900 Town & Country Est. (T & C). $949,900 17 Fair Oaks (Ladue). $899,000 1611 Greening Lane (Kirkwood). $799,900 121 North Brentwood (Clayton). $975,000 56 Willow Hill (Ladue). $749,900 364 North Woodlawn (Kirkwood). $699,000 901 South Central (Clayton). $650,000 4349 Westminster Place (St. Louis). $585,000 7270 Maryland Avenue (University City). $509,900 $500,000 724 Timber Trail (Frontenac).

4616 McPherson Avenue (CWE). $498,000 4550 McPherson (St. Louis). $489,000 7474 Ethel Avenue (Richmond Heights). $479,000 602 Henry Oaks Court (Ballwin). $445,000 $435,000 414 Fairwood Lane (Kirkwood). � 722 Oak Valley Drive (Des Peres). $379,000 434 South Hanley (Clayton). $354,900 9423 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood). $349,900 6747 Itaska Street (St. Louis). $319,000 7821 Cornell Avenue (University City). � $319,000 561 Prospector Ridge (Ballwin). $299,000 901 Audubon Trail Drive (Innsbrook). $274,900 16934 Hickory Forest Lane (Wildwood). $269,900 1514 Sugar Grove (St. Louis County). $269,000 541 Marshall Avenue (Webster Groves). $269,000 536 Rotherwood (Sunset Hills). $259,900 718 Villa Capri Court (Olivette). $247,900 7420 Heathermoor Ln. (Dardenne Prairie). $239,900 $229,900 7268 Watsons Parish (O’Fallon).

410 Oaktree Crossing Court (Ballwin). $229,900 2120 Briargate Lane (Kirkwood). $215,000 43 Abbeville (University City). $199,900

4014 Hartford Street (St. Louis).

5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis).

14310 Millchester Circle (Chesterfield).

886 Dewberry Court (Kirkwood).

6583 Scanlan Avenue (St. Louis).

1400 Selma Avenue (Webster Groves).

1039 Fenton Park Drive (Fenton).

9 Knightsbridge (St. Peters).

9810 Hudson Avenue (Rock Hill).

5178 Goethe Avenue (St. Louis).

9818 Ravensbrook Drive (Affton).

3652 Shenandoah (St. Louis).

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Condos & Villas 155 Carondelet Plaza, #307 (Clayton). $1,185,000 400 S. 14th Street, #1001 (St. Louis). $899,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, #704 (Clayton). $849,000 331 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur). $649,000 304 Woods Mill Terrace Lane (Chesterfield). $639,000 4909 Laclede Avenue #2400 (St. Louis). $599,000 14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield). $379,900 3608 Gravois Ave., #9 (South City). $330,000 6631 Alamo (Clayton). $330,000 801 S. Skinker, 8C (St. Louis). $325,000 750 South Hanley, #410 (Clayton). $279,000 14415 Open Meadow Ct., W (Chesterfield). $275,000 4260 Lindell Boulevard, #B (St. Louis). $259,000 4440 Olive Street, #200 (St. Louis). $219,900 7557 Byron Place, 2E (Clayton). $195,000 26 Rue De Paix (Lake Saint Louis). $169,900 2 Conway Cove (Chesterfield). $169,900 1616 High School Drive (Brentwood). $159,900 550 South Brentwood, 2A (Clayton). $159,900 322 North Boyle (St. Louis). $145,000 602 South Brentwood, #7 (Clayton). $142,000 10348 Tiffany Village (Mehlville). $138,000 450 West Adams, #19 (Kirkwood). $133,000 32 Conway Cove (Chesterfield). $125,000 705 Interdrive, 2S (University City). $121,500

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A Night at the Opera ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL

By Lyubov Strauss

Steven Woolf Artistic Director, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

he Arts and Education Council hosted its annual Night at the Opera event to thank its most dedicated supporters. Guests were treated with a wine reception and buffet dinner before a performance of Così fan tutte.

The event was underwritten by Barbara Goodman, board member and longtime supporter of the Council. Since 1963, the Arts and Education Council has distributed more than $100 million to some 70 arts organizations throughout the St. Louis area, solely through private donations.

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uests gathered for a night of fun at the second annual Sports Celebrity Jack and J.T. Snow Fund Casino Night. KMOV sports anchor Steve Savard, former Major League Baseball player J.T. Snow, and head coach of the St. Louis Rams and honorary chair Jeff Fisher welcomed attendees and spoke about the work of the organization. The Jack and J.T. Snow Fund raises money to support research for Wolfram syndrome, a terminal and rare form of diabetes, at Washington University School of Medicine.

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Philippine Duchesne Society Dinner MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

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aryville University hosted its annual Philippine Duchesne Society Dinner, where guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and entertainment by Erin Bode Group. Among those in attendance at the event, which celebrates support by the schools’ loyal alumni and friends, were president Mark Lombardi and VP of Institutional Advancement Tom Eschen.

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e’re just a few weeks away from the opening of the 2012 WILLIAM BERNOUDY LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE. The Show House, presented by U.S. Bank, will be on view from Oct. 6 through Oct. 21, with proceeds benefitting local charities. Last week, Show House designers gathered during a reception at THE TROVA PROJECT in Clayton, where they viewed and selected pieces from the gallery to incorporate into their design. LN design editor Alan E. Brainerd has more on this year’s featured home and the iconic name behind it beginning on p. 56.

St. Louis native RUTHE PONTURO has co-written and produced a new Off-Broadway production, Divorce The Musical: Better Mad Than Sad. We’re told Ponturo created the show following her recent divorce after 34 years of marriage. Her longtime career in theater includes serving as choreographer of Parkway Central H.S.’s music department and as youth department director at City Studio Dance Theatre. In addition to Ponturo (who plays leading lady ‘Kate’), the musical also stars Parkway Central alums EMILY PETERSON and DANA WILSON. Divorce debuts at New York’s Triad Theatre Sept. 28.

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Local historian and journalist JIM MERKEL has a new book, Beer, Brats and Baseball: St. Louis Germans, which chronicles the history of the Germans in the Gateway City. The author’s own great-great-grandfather arrived in St. Louis from Germany in 1858 and made a living by making pianos. Merkel will appear at a booksigning and discussion at St. Louis County Library headquarters on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.

Coming: September 28, 2012

Poetry, anyone? Missouri’s newest poet laureate, WILLIAM TROWBRIDGE, will appear at St. Louis Public

Library’s Schlafly Branch on Sept. 19 (7 p.m.) to read and discuss his poetry. Trowbridge has five full poetry collections, including Ship of Fool, The Complete Book of Kong, Flickers, O Paradise and Enter Dark Stranger.

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Happy 100th birthday to THE WILSON SCHOOL, whose students and staff kicked off the celebration this week. Festivities included a service project to benefit Operation Food Search. Students and their families brought in wrapped ‘birthday boxes’ filled with traditional birthday party supplies like cake mix, frosting, decorations and candles, which were donated to the charity.

If you’ve been to GRAND CENTER in the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a new attraction: a large-scale, interactive piece of art, literally. ART at Grand Center is a 30-foot-tall illuminated metal sculpture that spells out ‘art.’ Located at Strauss Park across from the Fox Theatre, the sculpture is installed on the façade of a building and has been programmed to a computer control system to allow for interactive commands. For instance, a person could walk up with a smart phone, snap a QR code and then change the color and pattern of the artwork. The piece was commissioned by KEN KRANZBERG and designed by architect DEREK LAUER of Lauer Architecture A snapshot of ART at Grand Center Progressive Design.

GRAND CENTER has also been awarded a Great Streets Planning Grant for approximately $300,000. The award, from the East West Gateway Council of Governments, will help support the framework for the Grand Center Master Plan, which addresses areas such as improving visitor experience, future land use and parking. In addition, Grand Center recently was awarded a $75,000 National Endowment for the Arts planning grant to be used for the ‘Art Walk’ component of the plan. The Art Walk, a mid-block pedestrian way located between Grand and Spring avenues, will make it easier for pedestrians to connect among the district’s venues.

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all is looking great for the gentleman this year. I’m seeing a variety of styles that can suit whatever the mood (or occasion) calls for. So, whether you prefer an Ivy League-prep look or something a little more urban-casual, there are looks for every style of guy at men’s boutiques around town.

Ivy League Prep Peter Millar shirt, $125, Kim Kuehner Men’s Sportswear

Urban Casual

J. McLaughlin sweater, $125, J. McLaughlin

Bowtie, $65, J. McLaughlin

Ted Baker shirt, $155, zip-up sweatshirt, $140, Moris Fashions

Sunglasses, $20, Moris Fashions

Hiltl cordoroys, $275, Mister Guy

Ted Baker pants, $145, Moris Fashions

Saddle shoe, $169, Cobblestone Shoe Repair

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Eton shirt, $245, Robert Talbott tie, $140, Crittenden jacket, $395, Woody’s Men’s Shop

True Grit shirt, $125, Mister Guy

Bill’s Khaki’s scarf, $75, Mister Guy Cufflinks, $150, Savile Row Agave jean, $225, Mister Guy

Peter Millar pant, $95, Woody’s Men’s Shop

Wolverine boot, $365, Mister Guy

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By Brittany Nay

all fashion means bold colors, textures and prints. Here, local boutique shopkeepers share details about these trends and more for the upcoming season.

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■ GO BOLD. This fall is color galore—royal blue, bold reds, mustards and purples.

■ POP OF COLOR. Colored bottoms are again going to be big.

■ TIMELESS TREND. Dresses reminiscent of the ’60s are back in style.

■ ACCENT IT. Vests, as well as novelty jackets and coats, also are very popular.

■ COMFORT CLOTHES. There’s a lot of comfort in this fall’s fashion, such as stretch jeans.

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■ TAKE TWO. The trend is still leaning toward two-button coats for suits and sport coats, with the button stance a little higher, making it a more current look.

■ SOFT LAYERS. In fall fabrics, cashmere for blazers will be big.

■ FALL FLANNEL. We also are seeing flannel suiting in browns with some gold and burnt orange tones.

■ SUIT UP. Dressy suiting is also back—in dark black and navy with a tone-on-tone pattern in the fabric.

■ SLEEK STYLE. Flat-front, nonpleated pants in darker tones complete the look.

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■ DARK DENIM. Go with gemcolored denim, such as forest green, slate gray or burgundy.

■ ON THE FRINGE. For footwear, choose fringe boots.

■ ALL ABOUT LACE. Mix lots of lace into your fall wardrobe.

■ LAYER IT UP. Add accessories like scarves, multi-strand bracelets and initial necklaces.

■ FABULOUS FUR. Faux fur is another big trend.

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dropwaist dresses, are back in.

■ IN TUNE. Tunic-style tops are another popular piece for your fall wardrobe.

■ ANIMAL INSTINCT. Snake-skin prints for clothing and accessories also are big.

■ BRIGHTEN IT UP. Bright colors are always popular for fall.

■ BACK TO BOHEMIAN. Tribal prints are in as part of a ’70s revival of the bohemian look.

■ STRONG SILHOUETTE. With The Great Gatsby movie coming out, flapper era-inspired silhouettes, such as

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■ SOPHISTICATED SHOES. We are losing the platform shoe and going back to the sophisticated pointy shoe with a smaller heel.

■ MIX-AND-MATCH. Weather is really affecting fashion—you can mix summer pieces with your fall and winter wardrobe, such as pairing longer shorts with coats.

■ BACK IN BRIGHT. Bright colors also are back for fall.

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THE CURTAIN EXCHANGE

By Lisa Watson

fter almost seven years of providing a wide variety of high-quality curtains, Ellen Ross found the next step for her shop, The Curtain Exchange, in a partnership with bedding specialist Peacock Alley. “We think it’s a good addition so we can do the entire bedroom, not just the curtains,” Ross says.

In the five months since The Curtain Exchange started carrying the bedding, Ross says there has been a great response from her customers.

Decorative matelassé bedding has been extremely popular, she says, especially in neutrals like gray, silver and cream. “That’s one of the reasons they’re such a good fit for us: Their fabrics and our fabrics coordinate very well together,” she says.

Approximately 40 to 50 percent of Peacock Alley’s fabrics are made at its Dallas headquarters, while imports from far-flung locales like Portugal and Italy also play a major role. “So we’re supporting both the global economy and the U.S. economy,” says Peacock Alley’s Brad Cleveland.

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Cleveland notes that Peacock Alley is familyowned, and was started by Mary Ella Gabler. “She had a vision 40 years ago that people would stop using dens and living rooms like they did back then and shift to the bedroom; that bedrooms would become more of a nest,” he says. “It was very insightful of her having that vision so long ago.”

The company focuses on fabrics ranging from Egyptian cotton to linen, and is most famous for its luxurious sheets and matelassé bedding. One of its newest collections, Lucca, is made from faux fur inspired by the Serengeti. “When we came out with this fabric, everyone said it was so not Peacock

Alley, but it’s been hugely successful,” Cleveland adds.

The Curtain Exchange and Peacock Alley also make a good team because of their shared ambition of providing uniquely customized products and services. Peacock Alley offers customization, including monogramming, Cleveland notes; while The Curtain Exchange offers both ready-made curtains, along with hundreds of fabrics that can be customized to make a perfect fit for any home. “Everything we have in stock, people can come in and take home,” Ross says. “They can put them in their room and see if it will work for them, or if the size is not right, we will order them to their exact size.” The store also offers in-home consultations, where an experienced staff member will take measurements and help with everything from paint colors to fabrics.

Cleveland will visit The Curtain Exchange at its Clayton location on Thursday, Sept. 13, for a seminar on how to make the perfect bed. He will be available for questions, and there also will be a drawing for a $500 gift certificate that the winner can use for anything in the store.

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By Laura Graesser

hrough the years, John John Ryan and Anne Ryan of The Ryan Tradition Ryan and Anne Ryan have encountered the rollercoaster of highs and lows million). That $47 million earned The Ryan that is the real estate market. Using their Tradition a place on The Wall Street Journal decades of experience to guide clients and Real Trends, Inc.’s 2012 list of the Top through those ups and downs, the motherand-son team of The Ryan Tradition contin- 1,000 real estate professionals, ranking No. ues to flourish today. “We have the hands-on 168 in the Top 250 Sales Professionals by Transaction Volume category. “Just because knowledge to help both buyers and sellers you’re in a strong market position doesn’t through today’s market,” John Ryan says. mean deals are going to fall out of the sky— “You can only go so far with data—you you have to earn every one,” Ryan says. need to have that intuitive insight, as well.”

The majority of the Ryans’ business takes Around 1970, when John and his sister, place in the central corridor. A prime Carole, were in high school, their mother was recruited by family friend Ira Berry into example of its inventory is 15 Huntleigh Woods. The 4-year-old Dick Busch-dehis real estate company. Berry recognized signed home includes amenities like a movie the power of female agents during a time when the business was dominated by males, theater, wine cellar and two-level outdoor pool. Listed for $4.495 million, the property and Anne Ryan quickly thrived. By 1979, sits in a unique neighborhood of impressive she had started a fine properties division houses where the team has done multiple focused on luxury homes. Meanwhile, her transactions, Ryan notes. son started in commercial real estate out of After more than 20 years working college in 1978. In 1991, he joined Anne, alongside his mother, Ryan is appreciative forming The Ryan Tradition under the of the success they have been able to umbrella of what is now Coldwell Banker achieve together. “She built a great base, Gundaker. “The dynamics of the industry and the fact that we’ve been able to sustain were changing considerably—there was and grow it, while providing the services we more automation, and the business was do, is very rewarding.” becoming much more professional and While Ryan now leads the team, his organized,” he explains. “We had a lot of mother remains very active in the business complementing talents, and with our and the community. As Ryan looks to the business and personal connections, it was a future, he recognizes the biggest challenge great opportunity.”

Today, the duo is at the top of their game, is adjusting to the ever-changing market.

“You have to be aware of how the market focused in the upper price range of buyers has shifted and where it’s going to go from and sellers. The Ryans, along with team here. As the market starts to rise again, it’s a members Aimee Simpson and Sharon positive thing, but you have to make sure Stirrat, primarily work with corporate you advise your buyers and sellers properly professionals, including many CEOs so they don’t have unrealistic expectations.” relocating to St. Louis. “It’s more than just Ryan says no matter which way the finding a house; there are so many variables market turns in years to come, The Ryan and choices. Because we have such a broad Tradition will be ready. “Ira Berry had a knowledge of the market and the communisaying: No transaction is worth your ty, we’re very comfortable helping people through that process and sharing the aspects reputation. We try to adhere to that and provide the best service possible. Someone of every location,” Ryan says. may ask us, Is this the right time to sell our In 2011, the team did $47 million in house? We may tell them no, but when it is volume, with an average sale price of $2.2 the right time, we’ll still be here.” million (up from its normal average of $1.5

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LEAD STORY—The Ryan Tradition Seller’s Checklist For Your Million-Dollar Home Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill Distinctive Property New on the Market

ON THE COVER With decades of experience, John Ryan and Anne Ryan of The Ryan Tradition help guide buyers and sellers through the upper echelons of the St. Louis real estate market. Pictured on the cover: 15 Huntleigh Woods, a 4-year-old French country manor-style home with 10,000 square feet of living space and top-of-the-line features, listed for $4.495 million. For more information, call 993-8000 or visit theryantradition.com.

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By Lisa Watson

KAREN & DAN HOEMKE Coldwell Banker Premier Group

K Make the home as bright and inviting as

possible—every light should be turned on during showings. Remove high-efficiency light bulbs and replace them with standard bulbs…then take the high-efficiency bulbs to your new home.

K Paint the front door if

needed and replace handles if they’re old and worn. If the lock is difficult to open, it sends an immediate impression to the buyer that the home has not been taken care of.

K Ask your agent for recommendations when

they tour the home. A fresh set of eyes from the agent will see the home as buyers will.

KATIE CURRAN Janet McAfee Real Estate

K Image is everything. Make them slam on the brakes as they see your house from the outside.

Gutters should be cleaned and straight, add fresh mulch and border the walkway with something spectacular. Place two planters or topiaries at the front door, freshly paint the door, make sure the door bell is in working order, and front lights are cleaned and bulbs are working.

K Nostrils flare the minute

everyone enters a house. All animals should be out during this time. What smell do you like?

Certainly not smoke, animals, must or Glade plug-ins! A sure winner is pink stargazer lilies in three rooms; they smell amazing.

K Create an indoor feeling on your porch or

veranda. Outdoor living is the newest and greatest space to increase the value of your home. It becomes a ‘bonus’ room when they are looking at your house.

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K Find the right agent: Selling can be a long, arduous process, so be sure to find an agent who you will work well with and who will promote your home.

K Check out properties in your area that are on the market so you know your competition.

Being an educated seller is key!

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K Consider a pre-listing

inspection: Find out what repairs are needed or are likely to be requested early, so you can have more confidence as you negotiate with a buyer.

JIGGS DUNN Prudential Alliance Realtors

K I’m all about condition and appearance. You might have to spend $5,000 to $8,000 to get the home where it should be. It will get the house sold.

K Houses get labeled like

bad children. The first impression sticks. You want to get that good talk going right out of the gate.

K Each house is different.

Some people need to declutter, other people don’t have enough, and sometimes you bring a stager in to do what I call ‘foofing and poofing.’ Put some color in, move things around, and it’s amazing the difference it makes.

help you look at your house from a buyer’s perspective.

K Choose an agent with a

solid sales performance record, extensive marketing expertise and a tenacious spirit who will deliver exceptional sales results without sacrificing personal service.

K When the house goes under contract,

accommodate inspectors and appraisers without fuss; they can make or break your deal! Show flexibility on requests for inspection items to be fixed; you don’t want to take the house back on the market.

J. WARNER Laura McCarthy Real Estate

K Coming on the market, be prepared to be flexible with timing.

K Price the home at the sales prime point—

don’t inflate the asking price. Visit the competition so you know what you’re up against.

K Have the home

show-ready before coming on the market, and work to get the exterior curb appeal to its absolute best.

MARC LEVINSON Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

K The preparations necessary for placing a

million-dollar listing into the marketplace should not be dramatically different than placing a home for sale at a fraction of the price. One primary key for all listings should be to declutter throughout the home.

K Buyers often head to the kitchen first, so be sure to remove almost everything from your counters to augment the impression of maximum cooking-prep space.

K The higher the home is

priced, the buyer’s expectations rise accordingly. This means everything should be near to perfect at all times. Milliondollar listings should be showcases.

MAYA KEFALOV Coldwell Banker Gundaker, Ladue/Clayton

K Gather your paperwork from your closing

package when you bought the house—including your survey and inspections, repairs or remodeling receipts, and before-and-after pictures—to LADUENEWS.COM

DEEDEE TATE AND ANN FARWELL Gladys Manion Real Estate

K We work to educate the seller. They might need to re-paint, change the hardware in the kitchen or bathroom, or add granite countertops. A lot of buyers don’t want to update; they want something move-in ready.

K Consider staging,

depending on your situation. If furnishings are sparse or non-existent, we encourage people to stage, and we can help them arrange that.

K In this competitive market, we’re encouraging clients to start preparing several weeks or months ahead of time. A lot of work is sometimes required up-front for a successful, quick sale.

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For Your Million-Dollar Home

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rand architecture is at the core of every stately home, but so are the amenities, best rendered in the tradition of great English country homes from which the concept derives. Topping the list of essentials: comfortable upholstery, fine wood pieces, antique Persian rugs, burnished oils in old gilt frames, luxurious linens and, of course, a handsome secretary with personalized stationery at the ready to dash off a handwritten note. Here, we keep the English country house tradition alive with a selection of the finest furnishings and appointments from some of St. Louis’ very best resources.

Gilt and veneered hall chair with hand-painted chinoiserie pastoral scenes from Theodore Alexander is modeled after a George II original. Available through English Living.

Steeped in history and romance, the Stately Homes collection by Baker features extraordinary designs from the palaces and castles of England, Ireland, Scotland and Russia. Originally commissioned by royalty and aristocratic families as early as the 17th century, these exacting reproductions now can be acquired locally. Available through Frank Patton Interiors.

A pearlware bowl, England circa 1790, is distinguished by under glaze blue chinoiserie decoration. Available at Clark Graves Antiques.

Tall Victorian silverplate wine coaster, England circa 1880. Available at Oil on canvas portrait of William Joseph Eddins Jr., 1844, painted by George Caleb Bingham, American (1811-1879).

Small World Antiques.

Oriental Rugs.

Available at Kodner Gallery.

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HJR Rugs Historical Tabriz Design is handknotted with approximately 265 knots per square inch. Available at Hakimian Brothers

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We provide many options to bring the fun and benefits of playing sports to your own backyard and inside your home for all generations.

Statue of a female allegory sculpted of Missouri sandstone, designed by Leon Pomarede, American (1807-1892). The statue is one of 25 massive sculptures that crowned the cornice of the St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company downtown.

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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase by Folgham & Son, England circa 1770. It features a broken pediment and two glazed doors opening to the shelved interior. The base is fitted with an original baize inset writing drawer over two paneled doors/drawers. Available at Jules L. Pass

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Offered at: $1,525,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 7 | Square Feet: 6,479

Offered at: $989,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 4,844

16718 Wills Trace in Chesterfield

814 Stable RIdge in Kirkwood

This perfectly proportioned 7 year new home with three-car garage is privately situated on an acre plus walk-out lot with all of the amenities that today’s buyers deserve. The first floor includes a main floor master suite with luxurious bath and his and her closets. The dramatic two story living room is warm and inviting with a walk-in wet bar that bridges the kitchen and living room and has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gorgeous pool and private surroundings. The kitchen offers a separate but open breakfast room, large center island with room for six to sit comfortably, and stainless steel appliances.

Available beginning at Sunday Open House September 9, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. It’s a 10! First time on the market, this former builder’s classic, picture perfect, family home in Waterford Place features: gourmet top-of-the-line kitchen, ‘08 stunning, marble master bath with skylight, south-facing, open kit-FR-sunroom layout designed for family fun, third floor bonus room w/incredible vista, “Pebble Tec” pool in private setting, second floor laundry room, finished lower level, three-car garage, three zones HVAC, “New Space” closets, ‘06 roof, and much more !

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LISTING AGENTS: Kathleen Lovett Laura Donovan

314.610.7408 314.229.8978

Offered at: $1,250,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 4,526

LISTING AGENT: Nancy Ferrillo

314.910.8844

Offered at: $1,479,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 5,100

20 Picardy Lane in Ladue

50 Portland Drive in Frontenac

This graciously updated home is a treat to see. The large center hall foyer complete with hardwood floors welcomes you into this lovely home. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, multiple French doors and a large window that overlooks the patio. The dining room has a bay window and opens to the butler’s pantry via a swinging door. The butler’s pantry leads you into the gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. The center island with sink allows the cook space to prepare in addition to a separate bar height seating area. The eat-in kitchen overlooks the step down family room with gas burning fireplace, tons of built-ins and room galore. Spacious master suite with luxurious master bath.

This chic home was originally built by Higginbotham and completely updated and expanded with the floor plan re-worked for better flow by the current owners. Everything in and outside of this home is effectively only 4 years old. The flexible & open floor plan features formal & informal spaces. Gourmet kitchen has double center islands, Subzero, Wolf, & Jenn-Air appliances. Butler’s pantry with sink, ice maker, and wine cooler & walk-in pantry. All bathrooms are updated with the main floor powder room all new. Three-car garage, main floor laundry, finished lower level, and much more!

LISTING AGENTS: Kathleen Lovett Laura Donovan

314.610.7408 314.229.8978

LISTING AGENTS: Kathleen Lovett Laura Donovan

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314.610.7408 314.229.8978

Offered at: $1,849,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 5,962

Offered at: $1,395,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 6 | Square Feet: 5,000

35 Overhills Drive in Ladue

596 Morel Court in St. Albans

Situated on 4.3 private acres in the heart of Ladue sits this wonderful New Orleans style colonial featuring family living at its best! The grand center hall opens to spacious living and dining rooms with French doors and windows overlooking the lush grounds. You will find exquisite millwork and hardwood floors throughout. Two family rooms and updated kitchen and butler’s pantry make entertaining a breeze. The second floor has a lovely master suite with fireplace, three other bedrooms with two full baths plus laundry area. There are five fireplaces. Bernoudy designed pool house with grand fireplace.

Go crazy folks, go crazy! Hall of famer Ozzie Smith has been the sole owner of this one-of-a-kind home overlooking Holes 11 and 15 of St. Albans Lewis and Clark Golf course. Architect Dick Bush designed this home to Ozzie’s specifications so the golf course views are enjoyed from every room.

The home features a gourmet cooks kitchen, media room, and year-around porch with fireplace.

Gorgeous flooring includes marble entry foyer and maple hardwood on first floor and premium carpeting in bedrooms and throughout lower level. This home must be seen to appreciate its very special qualities.

LISTING AGENTS: Marcy Byrne Ellie Sedgwick

LISTING AGENT: Debbie Dennler

314.750.5800 314.504.3130

314.504.3821

Offered at: $1,595,000 | Bedrooms: 8 | Bathrooms: 8.5 | Square Feet: 12,976

Offered at: $1,295,000 | Bedrooms: 7 | Bathrooms: 5 | Square Feet: 7,389

16 Portland Place in the CWE

6 Portland Place in the CWE

The Dwight Davis Home and Gardens. Built by the founder of Tennis’ Davis Cup and inspired by the great country homes of England, the handsome Georgian Revival home graces three premium lots on St. Louis’ premier private street. The home is rich in architectural detail: intricate woodwork in the grand hall and throughout, ornate plasterwork in the dining room, gracious marble fireplaces in the bedroom suites and main rooms and many other exquisite features of fine homebuilding. On the grounds: Red Clay Tennis Court, expansive rear terrace and gardens, pool, and carriage house with four-car garage and guest quarters.

Designed by noted architects Hellmuth & Hellmuth for hardware baron Alfred L. Shapleigh, this handsome residence is a rare example of Colonial-Italian style architecture. Outstanding interior detailing includes oak and mahogany paneling, beautiful hand carved fireplace mantels and built-in dining room sideboard, leaded-glass windows, gleaming hardwood floors and intricate plasterwork. An updated kitchen designed by Stanley McKay, features premier appliances granite countertops and custom cabinetry. The spacious butlers pantry retains its original copper sink.

Spacious bedrooms on the second and third floors.

LISTING AGENTS: Jim Human Kevin Hurley

314.795.9839 314.560.4977

Jim Human Kevin Hurley

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LISTING AGENTS: 314.795.9839 314.560.4977

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The Plaza, Unit 604 | Clayton

The Plaza, Unit 2402 | Clayton | 4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths - SOLD Discover over 5,500 square feet of serene living space. The warm and inviting contemporary interior offers incomparable finishes and a floor plan with sweeping vistas. Throughout the public rooms you will find: hand-laid wood floors, curvilinear walls, tray ceilings, niches, and offset walls to offer visual interest and a sense of drama.The unit is designed with two wings off a center section that’s comprised of an upscale kitchen, breakfast room and media room with extensive built-ins. The east wing includes an open living room and dining room separated by a see-thru gas fireplace as well as access to the two terraces.

The Plaza, Unit 604 | Clayton | 2 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths - SOLD Discover a former designer model with an inviting and open floor plan together with sophisticated finishes throughout. Expect light-filled living spaces, plank wood floors, natural stone finishes, gas fireplace, and gourmet kitchen with SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Thermador gas cooktop. The paneled library includes a gas fireplace and the luxurious master suite has a lavish private bath and large walk-in closet. Built-in sound system, two terraces, lovely views and the incomparable Plaza building amenities.

LISTING AGENTS: Caryl Sunshine David Joyner

314.749.4803 314.308.0216

Offered at: $699,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 4,208 11805 Craig Manor Drive in St. Louis Newer construction by Taylor Morley Homes. This home offers an open floor plan with music room/living room and formal dining room, both located off the entry foyer. The family room has a gas fireplace and flat screen TV. The gourmet kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, walk-in pantry and designer appliances. Just off the breakfast room is a custom deck.

The 5th bedroom/in-law suite is on the main level. Upstairs you will find an open loft/library with built-in bookcases. The master bath features his & hers vanities and separate tub/shower with heated ceramic tile floors. The lower level has a walkout to screened porch.

LISTING AGENTS: Valerie Engel Steve Engel

314.494.9811 314.852.1613

Offered at: $825,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 5

Offered at: $1,395,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 5.5 | Square Feet: 4,250

17 Dwyer Place in Ladue

958 Tirrill Farms Road in Ladue

Dwyer Place has another charming cottage style home built by Sinn Design Build with a completely new floor plan. This home features a spacious open living area on the first floor with a great room, dining area, kitchen and breakfast bar plus butler’s pantry and large walk-in pantry. Step in thru the main level garage into the large mud room or thru the main spacious entry that includes the powder room. The master suite has a beautiful bath with double sinks, jetted tub, large separate shower, and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms, two full baths, laundry and a bonus loft area complete the second floor. Large lower level with a second half bath.

This home resides on a stunning two acre lot with pool and terraces. Many updates include newly refurbished floors, all new appliances in the kitchen, updated first floor laundry and a newly redone recreation room in the basement with hardwood floors. The master has a new custom designed walk-in closet. Present owners have also painted inside and out, installed new outdoor columns, put in new brickwork at front entryway and redesigned the front yard. The first floor has a generous family room and a glorious sunroom with gorgeous windows enhancing the two patios and pool. Large three-car garage. Every inch of this house is a total treat.

LISTING AGENTS: Tricia Kolbrener Megan Holekamp

314.504.5564 314.703.1415

LISTING AGENTS: Linda Benoist Lisa Coulter

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314.504.5495 314.941.2883

15 Ladue Lane | Ladue 6 Bedrooms | 8 Baths Offered at: $2,500,000

42 Glen Eagles Drive | Ladue 6 Bedrooms | 8 Baths Offered at: $2,495,000

3 Picardy Lane | Ladue 5 Bedrooms | 6 Baths Offered at: $1,595,000

5 Allegro Lane | Creve Coeur 5 Bedrooms | 9 Baths Offered at: $1,750,000

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12 Edgewood Road | Ladue 4 Bedrooms | 6 Baths Offered at: $1,400,000

8149 Pershing Avenue | Clayton 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths Offered at: $1,375,000

10 West Geyer Lane | Frontenac 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths New Price at: $1,295,000

Marianne Galt Susan Holden Gai Lowell

314.983.2145 314.983.2210 314.983.2204

Offered at: $1,695,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 8 | Square Feet: 7,069

Offered at: $1,150,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 6 | Square Feet: 3,542

15 Dromara in Ladue

7500 York Drive in Clayton

Off a gracious entry, the elegant living room offers millwork, fireplace and in-laid wood floor. A Higginbotham-built addition with full bar adjoins the living room. A bay window of sophisticated finishes grace the dining room. The butler’s pantry, with Alder cabinetry and beverage center, connects the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen boasts a large center island, alder cabinetry, sub-zero wolf and Asko appliances and heated floors. The hearth room has a beamed ceiling, alder cabinetry & dramatic views of the landscaped acre. The outdoor entertaining venue artfully integrates terraces, serpentine brick-walled gardens, a heated pool, fire pit and grill.

An exceptional six year old brick and stone town home just minutes walking distance to Wydown shops and restaurants. This designer showcase is move in ready! Custom features include a private elevator leading to all four levels. The first floor offers a master suite, gourmet kitchen, dining room, great room, breakfast area, library, study, gallery hallway and laundry room. The gourmet kitchen has 42� custom Markus cabinets, gorgeous granite counter tops, a large center island two tier breakfast bar, Viking Professional Series appliances and gleaming hardwood floors.

LISTING AGENT: Heidi Long

314.308.2283

Barbara Wulfing Larry Levy

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LISTING AGENTS: 314.277.3285 314.520.5668

Q&A Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill

By Nancy Robinson

t. Louis has an unusually large inventory of beautiful, architecturally significant homes in wonderful old neighborhoods—a fact that distinguishes it from many other major American cities and makes a lasting impression on visitors. We recently discussed the subject of preserving, modernizing and furnishing these homes with interior designer Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, whose latest book, The Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve, debuts this fall.

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in this regard?

HSC: Most of the houses I have visited are very beautiful, both from architectural and decoration standpoints. They often have beautiful furniture and artifacts, which have been made or bought for the house and handed down for generations. Some may feel tired with frayed and faded curtains and shabby paintwork, but this is all part of the English understated elegance. You are right in saying that some families now cannot afford the upkeep of the properties.

Even worse, however, is when some new money comes along and rips out all the character of the house and makes it feel like a five-star hotel!

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LN: What are the most common mistakes people make when creating the interior of a large, expensive home?

HSC: Making the rooms too large, thus un-inviting, and having too many rooms which have the same function (i.e. for TVwatching).

LN: What do you make of ‘McMansions,’ the architectural invention designed to impress on the outside by virtue of large scale and multiple elevations?

HSC: I think many newly built American homes can be and are very stylish. I have seen a lot of these, especially in the South around Atlanta and Dallas. But some of the pitfalls are trying to encompass too many styles within one building (i.e. a bit of Gothic, a bit of Tudor, a bit of French, etc.), which looks mismatched.

From The Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve by Henrietta SpencerChurchill, Rizzoli New York, 2012.

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LN: Do you think it is a mistake to use modern furnishings in an older, classically styled architectural setting?

HSC: Personally, I prefer to use antiques and furnishings suitable for the period, but this is not always possible or practical.

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Certainly you can use contemporary art and the odd piece of modern furniture, but I think houses benefit from being authentically furnished.

LN: What is your favorite period style?

HSC: Georgian is my favorite and my expertise, having been brought up in a Georgian house and surrounded by many others. The scale and proportions are great and can be applied to large and small rooms. I like large windows and lots of light. Georgian architectural details are very elegant, and there is a plethora of choice. Equally, I love Georgian furniture and my favorite periods are Early Georgian, Palladian and late Georgian Regency. I am not such a fan of Neo Classical as it is a little too fussy and delicate.

LN: Any tips on how to furnish in the tradition of a stately home that will stand the test of time?

HSC: I don’t think stately homes are necessarily the best example of good taste or timeless interiors. Often they are laid out as museums or showpieces and are open to the public so they don’t reflect the true lifestyle of that period. To start from scratch today to furnish an important country house, you would need a large budget in order to acquire the furniture and objects that are suitable—that is, if you can find them. Newly built houses can be furnished with good, quality reproductions, which look very good and I use a lot in my work. But if possible, try and mix reproductions with antiques, which will have the patina. Most important, buy quality products that will hold their value and last and age gracefully.

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2. 14000 Margaux Lane - T & C - $799,900 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Call Sue McLaughlin or Katie McLaughlin.

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6. 10270 Kinsella Lane - Ladue - $1,750,000 5+ bedrooms; 6 full and 2 half baths Call Karen Devereux or Emily O’Hagan.

7. 1300 Log Cabin Lane - Ladue - $2,595,000 5 bedrooms; 4.5 baths. Call Helen Costello.

3. 7106 Westmoreland - University City - $749,900 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Call Jill Azar.

8. 3 Lakeside Green - Ladue - $1,445,000 2 bedrooms; 3 full, 2 half baths. Call Bob Rosenfeld.

4. 621 East Monroe - Kirkwood - $1,000,000 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Call Linda Hodge or Tracy Sheffler.

9. 17 Fair Oaks - Ladue - $899,000 3 bedrooms; 2.5 baths. Call Kathy Crane or Allie Rossini.

5. 150 Carondelet Plaza, #704 - Clayton - $849,000 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Call David Abrams.

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ore than an acre of well-manicured grounds featuring a circle drive, multiple terraces and a pond with a waterfall is the setting for a traditional-style home in Frontenac. A two-story entry with a winding staircase leads to a balcony that overlooks a dramatic great room with French doors and a floor-to-ceiling mirrored fireplace. More than 6,500 square feet of living space includes a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry, high-end appliances and an adjoining hearth room, a cozy, wood-paneled study, and an elegant dining room. A spacious master suite with a fireplace and a sitting room has a luxury bath.

Highlights of a finished, walk-out lower level include a media room, wet bar, dining and billiards area, 1.5 baths and room for a fifth bedroom.

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—Elizabeth Schmitt

A TWO-STORY HOME IN FRONTENAC WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 8 BATHS IS LISTED FOR $2.395 MILLION.

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penthouse unit at the Crescent offers the perfect blend of drama and sophistication. More than 3,500 square feet of living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, is equipped with Savant/Lutron technology for mobile control of lighting, shades and a surround-sound system. The home features upscale finishes like Swarovski accent lighting and a floating marble art wall made of Labradorite from Madagascar. Highlights of a gourmet kitchen include custom cabinetry, a backlit white-quartz soffit, a 16-foot island and a hidden walk-in pantry. The master suite has a sitting room, two walk-in closets and a luxury bath with heated floors, a spa-like waterfall, a six-head Koehler shower with electronic control and a fireplace. A wraparound terrace lends itself to outdoor entertaining.

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A PENTHOUSE IN ST. LOUIS WITH 9 ROOMS, 2 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHS IS LISTED FOR $2.999 MILLION.

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HOT properties 47 AUBURNDALE DRIVE

6454 CECIL AVE.

An estate home set on 1-plus acres with a pool, patio and four-car garage offers 6,700 square feet of living space. Living areas include a study, a great room with a marble fireplace and a kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room. A master suite has a Jacuzzi bath. Available for $1.589 million.

An updated home designed by Maritz & Young features a kitchen/breakfast room that adjoins to a family room and a master suite with a dressing room and a spa-like bath. Also includes a terrace, pool and cabana area. Available for $1.665 million.

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CREVE COEUR

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14142 BAYWOOD VILLAGES DRIVE

7 COUNTRY ESTATES PLACE

Situated on a lot that backs to woods, a townhouse features a vaulted entry with a French brass chandelier. Kitchen amenities include granite finishes, a breakfast bar and a greenhouse window. A master suite includes a Jacuzzi bath. Available for $334,900.

Sleek yet comfortable—a four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with 6,600 square feet of living space is situated on 1.5 tranquil acres.

An indoor swimming pool structure provides an attractive architectural element and is an extension of the property’s living spaces.

ANN LARSON COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER TOWN & COUNTRY, 409-7074, CBGUNDAKER.COM

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38 BEACON HILL LANE

17291 COURTYARD MILL LANE

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CREVE COEUR

MARY GETTINGER, COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER TOWN & COUNTRY 378-3173, MARYGETTINGER.COM

Situated on 2.33 acres, a home built in 1850 has undergone extensive renovations. Its effective age (per appraisal) is 20 years. More than 4,400 square feet of living space includes a cottage, four bedrooms and five baths.

CHESTERFIELD

23 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES

A circle drive leads to a colonial-style brick home situated on a cul-de-sac. A centerhall plan features a family-room addition and a light-filled kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room. Outdoor amenities include lovely brick patios. Available for $989,000.

A 5.42-acre estate designed by Gale Henderson has a saltwater pool, pond and a barn. The home includes a kitchen with granite finishes and stainless appliances. The breakfast and family room open to a sun room overlooking the pool and yard. Available for $3.350 million.

JOHN RYAN & ANNE RYAN, THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER LADUE/CLAYTON, 993-8000, THERYANTRADITION.COM

TOWN & COUNTRY

14790 BROOK HILL DRIVE

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE

Built by Miceli, 4,200 square foot home features crown molding and marble and hardwood flooring. The home has an updated kitchen, a luxury master bath and a finished lower level. Fresh landscaping, a fenced yard, and newer windows and roof are added attributes. Available for $729,900.

A Frontenac home offers six en suite bedrooms, a chilled wine cellar and plenty of recreational space. Additional living areas include a gourmet kitchen and a theater room with a 90-inch screen. Outdoor amenities include a well-manicured yard and large patio area. Available for $2.495 million.

ETTY MASOUMY COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER TOWN & COUNTRY, 406-3331, ETTYHOMES.COM

CHESTERFIELD

A custom home on a cul-de-sac offers an open floor plan with seven fireplaces, a finished walk-out lower level (with $200,000 in updates) and a refrigerated wine cellar.

Outdoor amenities include a patio, pool area and an outdoor kitchen.

28 BRIARCLIFF ROAD

TRICIA KOLBRENER & MEGAN HOLEKAMP JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 504-5564, 703-1415, JANETMCAFEE.COM/MEGANHOLEKAMP

LADUE

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34 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE

A stunning home is situated on more than 3 acres overlooking miles of treetops and a golf course. The home offers 7,000 square feet of living space with a gourmet kitchen, an indoor basketball court, a media room with stadium seating and master retreat with a luxury bath. Available for $1 million.

Bank-owned, an English Country manor is set on 2 picturesque acres in St. Louis Country Club. More than 12,000 square feet of living space offers eight bedrooms and nine baths—a luxury home with great space for entertaining family and friends.

KIM CARNEY, THE CARNEY TEAM COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP 422-7449, THECARNEYTEAM.COM

EUREKA

MARK GELLMAN & NEIL GELLMAN, THE GELLMAN TEAM COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP 336-1991, THEGELLMANTEAM.COM

LADUE

7524 CROMWELL DRIVE, 2W

1108 HILLSIDE DRIVE

A beautifully rehabbed three-bedroom, 3.5bath condo features high-end finishes and a spacious master suite and luxury bath with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. A state-ofthe-art kitchen has an oversized breakfast bar and opens to a dining area with access to a balcony.

Circa 1911, a seven-bedroom, nine-bath manse has been restored and expanded to offer Old World grandeur with modern-day technology.

A 1,000-square-foot kitchen with a breakfast room opens to a great room, and a master suite includes his-and-her baths and a sitting room. Available for $3.85 million.

DIANE ROSENFELD LAURA MCCARTHY REALTORS 725-5100, LAURAMCCARTHY.COM

CLAYTON

MARIA ELIAS, COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER LADUE/CLAYTON, 993-8000, 1108HILLSIDE.COM

HAMPTON PARK

11 DENNY LANE

10 HUNTLEIGH MANOR LANE

A contemporary-style Ted Christner-designed home is set on 3 acres with access to the Bridle Trails. The home features vaulted ceilings, a main-floor master suite and finished walk-out lower level. Also has a deck, screened-in porch patio and pool. Available for $1.175 million.

A five-bedroom, eight-bath home on 2 acres.

Living areas include a walk-out lower level and a kitchen with high-end appliances and a wine cooler. A coffee bar and marble bath are highlights of the master suite. Outdoor amenities include a pool, hot tub, a patio area and a fireplace. Available for $2.5 million.

JOHN RYAN & ANNE RYAN, THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER LADUE/CLAYTON, 993-8000, THERYANTRADITION.COM

HUNTLEIGH

SUSIE JOHNSON COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER ST. CHARLES 283-7355, SUSIEOJOHNSON.COM

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A story-and-a-half traditional-style home with four bedrooms and 4.5 baths sits on 1.29 landscaped acres. Living areas include a gourmet kitchen, a great room with wet bar and French doors that open to a brick patio— the perfect blend of charm and modern updates. Available for $1.195 million.

A spacious story-and-a-half home is located in a private, gated community in the heart of Town & Country. More than 6,000 square feet of living space offer an open floor plan, an expanded kitchen with access to a deck overlooking beautiful common ground and a walkout lower level. Available for $1.049 million.

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CENTRAL WEST END

A luxury unit at The Chase Park Plaza features more than 3,000 square feet of living space complete with decadently high ceilings, unique contemporary styling and a breathtaking view of downtown St. Louis and Forest Park. Available for $1.699 million.

TOWN & COUNTRY

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Circa 1927, an executive home with spacious rooms has been meticulously maintained.

An open floor plan offers an eat-in gourmet kitchen with an island and top-of-the-line appliances and a sunken living room. A great room with a stone fireplace, beam ceiling and adjoining luxury bath opens to a patio area with a heated, salt-water pool.

An incredible ‘live, work and play’ space in Clayton Gardens—ideal for a medical office or spa. The first level includes seven exam rooms, two baths and a large private office with a patio. The second level has a twobedroom, two-bath apartment with a large balcony that overlooks downtown Clayton.

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A four bedroom, 5.5 bath architectural gem, owned by a premier St. Louis designer, is situated on 1-plus acres with a four-car garage. An elegant rotunda foyer flows to a grand hall, a ‘Juliet’ balcony overlooks the dining area and French doors from the hearth room open to a patio and gazebo.

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JOHN RYAN & ANNE RYAN, THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER LADUE/CLAYTON, 993-8000, THERYANTRADITION.COM

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A home set on approximately 2 acres features a two-story entry with a grand staircase as well as a walk-out lower level with a media room and spa room. A gourmet kitchen opens to a vaulted hearth room. Outdoor amenities include a koi pond, waterfall and pergola.

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A unique home situated on more than an acre in Ladue has been completely updated.

More than 5,000 square feet of living space feature light-filled, spacious rooms, a gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite and a 650-bottle wine cellar. Outdoors includes blue-stone patios and wood decks.

Situated on 3 acres with a pool and four-car garage, a home designed by Lauren Strutman features a walk-out lower level. Aesthetics include 10-foot ceilings, and glass lines. A main-level master retreat is one of four bedroom suites. Available for $2.265 million.

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A 1940s home in Clayton Gardens has been redesigned for today’s lifestyle. Features include a light-filled open kitchen, a hearth room with a fireplace, a master suite with high-end finishes and a second laundry room, plus a finished lower level with media room. The home also has a two-car garage.

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A Colonial-style home situated on a cul-desac adjacent to Queeny Park offers five bedrooms, including a main-level master suite. A gourmet kitchen with a granite-top island has stainless appliances. A screenedin porch opens to a paver patio with a builtin fire pit. Available for $1.140 million.

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A story-and-a half home boasts more than 6,500 square feet of living space with eight baths, five bedroom suites, four HVAC zones and a theatre room. The West County property is situated within a five-minute drive from everything.

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By Brittany Nay Grammy Award-winning musicians, Tony Award-winning theater and never-before-seen art will highlight St. Louis’ fall season. Here’s a first look:

PEABODY OPERA HOUSE

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Huge music acts highlight the Peabody’s fall season. Grammy-winning pop artist Norah Jones will perform on Oct. 15; Irish pop-rock band The Script will play Oct. 25; and alternative rock cult-favorite Primus will bring the first-ever 3D concert to the Peabody stage Oct. 28. The season also includes the holiday show, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring The Rockettes, Nov. 8-17; and Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing coming Jan. 24-27. TICKET PRICES VARY. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

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FOX THEATRE A slate of Tony Award-winning shows is on tap this fall at The Fox Theatre.

The season features Les Misèrables, Oct. 16-28; Blue Man Group, Nov. 20-Dec. 2; Wicked, Dec. 12-Jan. 6; Stomp, Jan. 11-13; Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jan. 29-Feb. 10; Tony Award-winning Best New Musical The Book of Mormon, Feb. 19-March 3; Tony Award-winning Best New Show War Horse, March 13-24; Million Dollar Quartet, April 23-May 5; Rock of Ages, May 24-26; and Anything Goes, May 28-June 9. TICKET PRICES VARY. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS From laughter and love to suspense and intrigue, The Rep’s emotive new season will aim to captivate audiences’ hearts and minds. For the first time, the theater will present a Neil Simon play, Brighton Beach Memoirs, from Sept.

5-Sept. 30. The season also will showcase the romantic tale of Daddy Long Legs, Oct. 10-Nov. 4; the comedic story of The Foreigner, Nov. 28-Dec. 23; the serious, yet sweet, Good People, Jan. 2-27; the Jane Austen classic Sense & Sensibility, Feb. 6-March 3; and the thrilling Double Indemnity, March 13-April 7. $16-$74. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

WINTER OPERA Don your flapper attire for the 1920s Masquerade Ball on Oct. 26. Guests will dine on the stage of Winter Opera’s new home, Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, to benefit the theater group’s latest season. The evening will feature an Italian dinner, opera singing and a behind-the-scenes look at the Viragh Center. Winter Opera’s new season will feature The Mikado, Nov. 9 and 11; Holidays on the Hill, Dec. 4, 6 and 12; The Ballad of Baby Doe, Feb. 8 and 10; and Tosca, March 8 and 10. $125, 1920s Masquerade Ball; $36-51, single show tickets; $150 per couple, Holidays on the Hill. 865-0038 or winteroperastl.org.

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SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM Featuring many works never-before-seen in the nation, Focus on the Collection: Drawn in Copper, Italian Prints in the Age of Barocci, Sept. 28-Jan. 13, and Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master, Oct. 21–Jan. 20, will showcase thousands of rotating paintings and drawings by one of the most innovative Italian artists in history. FREE. 721-0072 or slam.org.

CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Eclectic exhibitions will fill the Contemporary Art Museum this fall. New York-based artist Jonathan Horowitz asks audiences to examine the American election process through sculpture, photographs and video in Your Land, My Land: Election ’12, on display from Sept. 7-Nov. 11. The gallery’s fall exhibits also include: Leslie Hewitt: Sudden Glare of the Sun, Sept. 7-Dec. 30; and Rosa Barba: Desert—Performed, Sept. 7-Dec. 30; as well as artwork by Lauren Adams, Sept. 7-Oct. 14; Anthony Pearson, Oct 18-Nov. 25; and Sreshta Rit Premnath, Nov. 29-Dec 30. FREE. 535-4660 or camstl.org.

DANCING IN THE STREET More than 1,000 dancers will take their artistic and athletic talent to the St. Louis streets. Dance groups will perform tap, ballet, modern and jazz, as well as salsa, clog, Bollywood, hip-hop and break-dancing.

The outdoor event will take place from 1-8 p.m. Sept. 29 on multiple stages and in the streets around Grand Center, at Grand Boulevard and Washington Avenue. FREE. 289-1500 or grandcenter.org.

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J SCHEIDEGGER CENTER FOR ARTS Country and pop favorites will take the stage this fall at J Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Acts include Kenny Rogers, Sept. 8; Neil Sedaka, Sept. 15; David Cassidy, Sept. 28; and ABBA, Oct. 6. The season continues with Cirque Chinois, Oct. 13; Roy Clark, Oct. 20; Nosferatu, Oct. 30; and Shrek the Musical, Nov. 9.

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THE SHELDON The Sheldon will commemorate its centennial season with a 100th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 11. The birthday party will feature St. Louis native composer Peter Martin’s The Present Past, performed by an all-star assembly of jazz and classical musicians. The venue’s latest season also will include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Oct. 3; Arturo Sandoval, Oct. 6; St. Louis Stompers, Oct. 30-31; Natalie MacMaster, Nov. 2; and The Marcus Roberts Trio, Dec. 1. TICKET PRICES VARY. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

DANCE ST. LOUIS Dance St. Louis will move audiences with new collaborations for its latest season at Touhill Performing Arts Center and Fox Theatre. The group’s opening show, New Dance Horizons, running Oct. 5-6, will highlight the work of nationally renowned choreographers during performances by Saint Louis Ballet, Trek Dance Collective, MADCO and Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company. The season also will include creative new performances such as Pilobolus, Nov. 9-10; Moulin Rouge—The Ballet, Jan. 25-26; Carmina Burana, Feb. 21-24; and MOVES, March 9-10. $171-$253, season package. 534-6622 or dancestlouis.org.

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ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY St. Louis Symphony’s new season will showcase the legendary music of Ray Charles, Queen and Pink Floyd. First, the orchestra will kick off fall with a free public performance at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in Forest Park. The show will feature familiar favorites, such as The Star-Spangled Banner and Take Me Out to the Ballgame, and popular songs from The Wizard of Oz and Pirates of the Caribbean. Then the season debuts with Italian composer Ottorino Respighi’s symphonic poem, Pines of Rome, Sept. 28-30, and continues with The Music of Ray Charles, Sept. 21; Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, Sept.

22; The Wizard of Oz, Oct. 26-28; and Gil Shaham Plays Beethoven, Nov. 2325. In addition, the symphony will play family concerts, including Dr. Suess’ Green Eggs and Ham, Oct. 7; Hip Hop Symphony, Nov. 4; and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dec. 28-29. $25-$125, single show.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

BACH SOCIETY Peace and Reconciliation will open Bach Society’s 72nd concert season at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Francis Xavier College Church. The emotional performance will depict composer Josef Haydn’s anxieties and hopes for his people as Napoleon’s armies invaded Austria. The inspirational season also features BACH Chamber Music, Nov. 18; Christmas Candlelight Concert, Dec. 2; Young Artist Recital, Jan. 27; Music for Voices and Strings, April 7; and RACHMANINOFF, May 19. $15-$75, single show; $65-$167, season package. 652-2224 or bachsociety.org.

DON’T MISS!

UNION AVENUE OPERA Union Avenue Opera will hold its 2012 Gala Concert and Reception at 8 p.m.

Nov. 3. The evening will include arias, duets, overtures and choruses performed

by Union Avenue’s alumni artists, ensemble and orchestra. $30 and up. 361-2881 or unionavenueopera.org.

THE SAINT LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY Acclaimed guitarists from throughout the world will perform during The Great Artist Guitar Series, to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday nights at the Ethical Society Auditorium. International award-winning guitarist Gaëlle Solal of Marseilles will open the season Sept. 29. The season also includes Vladimir Gorbach, Dec. 1; Virginia Luque and Bojidara Kousmanova, Jan. 26; and Rafael Aguirre, March 23. $20-$24, single tickets; $79, subscriptions. 567-5566 or guitarstlouis.net.

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SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR Art will fill the streets as the 19th annual Saint Louis Art Fair returns to downtown Clayton. Ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs, the event attracts more than 150,000 art enthusiasts each year. The nationally juried show will feature fine art and crafts from Sept. 7-9. In addition, attendees can enjoy the children’s art fair, hands-on art, live performances and a variety of festival fare. FREE. culturalfestivals.com or 863-0278.

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SW: The 2012 Tony award-winning best play, Clybourne Park, will be a hot ticket. We also will have 4000 Miles—a sweet look at the generational differences between a grandmother and her 20-something-year-old grandson, who just biked across country; and Venus in Fur, which is a provocative produc-

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LN: Are most of this season’s plays new to The Rep? SW: The season is basically all new, except for Daddy Long Legs, an intimate musical with wonderful music and a great romantic story; and the comedic play, The Foreigner, which we did a quarter of a century ago. The rest of the shows are firsts for us—Good People was just on Broadway last year; Sense and Sensibility will have a relatively new adaptation that beautifully captures Jane Austen’s story; and Double Indemnity, which is a new adaptation of James M. Cain’s suspense novel.

LN: How do you select the shows you will be presenting?

SW: I read a lot, see a lot of plays, travel a lot to see things, and also hear from our subscribers and colleagues around the country about what they would like to see. Eventually, a season emerges.

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LN: Describe working on your first-ever Neil Simon play, Brighton Beach Memoirs.

SW: It’s simply Simon’s best play—so emotional, human and funny at the same time. And it will allow audiences to reflect on families, as it follows two families crowded into one house and the episodes that ensue.

tion featuring an actress auditioning for a play called Venus in Fur, and halfway through, you don’t know if you’re in that play or if it’s just the actress auditioning.

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SW: The whole season is full of really entertaining shows that will provoke all sorts of emotion—from laughter to romance. It’s also a clever season that will make you think.

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Q&A Lisa Melandri CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

By Laura Graesser

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LN: After more than 10 years at the Santa Monica Museum of Art, what attracted you to this new opportunity?

LM: I had heard wonderful things about the museum through my travels. I think there’s something special about an institution that has legs like that and has received such high marks from the art world.

Also, what became very apparent to me was the vibrancy of the cultural ecosystem in St. Louis, with a huge, committed following and base of support. I got the sense that the population really believes in and supports the arts, which is very exciting.

LN: How will you bring your experience and knowledge to make CAM even better?

LM: I think it’s important to look both inward and outward. Looking right outside our front door, we want to make sure that people know what CAM has to offer, enable them to take advantage of the exhibitions and programs, and really be served by the institution.

At the same time, looking outward, it’s important to remain part of the global dialogue about contemporary art. We need to figure out how we can link what we’re doing in St. Louis with what’s happening internationally. I’m looking forward to balancing those two things, and I think we can do a lot with our programming in those regards.

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LN: What do you think CAM has to offer St. Louis?

LM: While other museums do contemporary programming, CAM is specific to that, and we want a whole range of audiences to take advantage, from those who are savvy about contemporary art, to the youth audience who can gain exposure and understanding as they grow into adulthood.

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focus on being the seismograph for what’s happening out in the world. You can have a different experience every time you walk through the doors—you may not love what you see this time, and adore it next time, but in every case there’s an element of discovery.

LN: What are some of the challenges of running a contemporary museum?

LM: Contemporary art can be challenging for the general public, so one of the major jobs we have is to make sure everyone has as much access as possible so they can get information and feel comfortable in the space.

There also is the global challenge of keeping the support of the community in order to continue our work—that’s at the forefront of every museum staff’s minds. But I don’t think those challenges are insurmountable, and I have the sense that the St. Louis community is incredibly invested—it’s palpable here.

LN: Did you have any trepidation about moving here?

LM: I wasn’t familiar with St. Louis, but in the few weeks that we’ve been here, we’ve fallen in love with the neighborhoods. Coming from Boston and Philadelphia, it feels comfortable. But I was warned about the brutal summers, and the first week we arrived, it was over 102 degrees every day!

LN: What are you most excited about for your new position?

LM: The most thrilling thing for me is immersing yourself in a new place and truly integrating yourself—seeing what makes a city tick and who you serve. I’m really excited that this is a museum with strong roots, and it’s a well-oiled machine. When you walk into a place that’s running beautifully, you’re in the privileged position to dream big.

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“Besides the fact that visitors were able to see this amazing, massive painting that has been off of view for most of its lifetime, I think they have been really excited to see the conservators at work,” Turk notes.

“Visitors don’t often get the chance to see a painting being restored before their eyes. And we find that many are interested in the training of the conservators and the materials they are using.”

Turk describes the restoration led by paintings conservator Paul Haner as a process that includes reclining the panorama, panel by panel, to a horizontal

John J. Egan; Indians at Their Games, scene 16 from the Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley, c.1850; distemper on cotton muslin; Saint Louis Art Museum, Eliza McMillan Trust 34:1953

position, and spraying a gelatin solution over the entire surface to stabilize the paint, while applying a bit of tension to the fabric to relax the wrinkles. “The creasing of the cloth is where a lot of the loss of paint occurred,” she explains. “To flatten out those creases is an important step. From there, they use watercolor crayons and sometimes a slightly damp brush to fill in the areas of missing color; they then layer the colors to match the original color used.”

Some time around 1850, Dr. Montroville Dickeson, who enjoyed archaeology as a pastime, commissioned artist John J. Egan to paint a scrolling panorama illustrating life in the Mississippi River Valley, including scenes depicting the 16th-century burial of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, an 18th-century battle and 19th-century Native Americans. Turk points out that in the mid-19th century, moving panoramas were an important form of visual entertainment and information. “We have objects on view that are artifacts from Dickeson’s own collection,” she says.

“We also have drawings from his papers that relate to the scenery in the panorama, so that’s an exciting element that gives us insight into how Egan came up with some of the scenes and how he

worked with Dickeson.”

Because so few of these historic illustrations exist today, the importance of this work is immense. “In their heyday, the Mississippi River was the most popular subject for these panoramas. In particular, the subject held special appeal for American audiences because it represented the American West and the frontier it embodied.”

Having started restoration in 2011, Turk says the project is expected to be completed next year. When finished, it will become a permanent installation of the Museum’s American collection. And while its scrolling days are over due to its fragile state, the panorama will be set up for viewing one scene at a time. “Originally, people would see the panorama one scene at a time,” Turk notes. “But we will change it on a schedule, like once a month. We may create a framing device to go around it—or we could just show it on the apparatus that it’s on, as people are interested in the mechanical aspect of it, as well.”

Spirit Girls’ Night Out Thursday, October 25 • 6 to 9 p.m.

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• Pamper yourself with a free chair massage • Enjoy a mini-makeover compliments of Macy’s • Take advantage of free health screenings • Indulge in Dessert with the Doctors • Strike a pose for girlfriend photos compliments of Picture This Photo Booth • Get inspired by KTRS Radio’s Victoria Babu • Give yourself some retail therapy with shopping • Treat yourself to appetizers, cocktails and dessert • Enter to win fabulous prizes To register: visit stlukes-stl.com or call 314-542-4848.

Early Bird Rate: $20 ($25 after Oct. 12) This event is expected to sell out.

Nominate a deserving woman The St. Luke’s Healthy Woman Award strives to recognize and celebrate women who not only take steps to improve their own health, but also inspire better health in our community.

Nomination Deadline: Oct. 1 For details and to nominate someone, go to stlukes-stl.com or call 314-205-6654. Winners will be honored at Spirit Girls’ Night Out. 3-1732

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WILLIAM BERNOUDY

By Alan E. Brainerd

Photos courtesy of William Adair Bernoudy, Architect: Bringing the Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright to St. Louis

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t. Louis is all abuzz about the upcoming Ladue News Show House this fall—as well they should be, for this is the first Mid-Century Modern home to be featured as a show house locally! The home was designed by William Adair Bernoudy (1910-1988) for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Horan and their seven children. Perfectly positioned on 18 acres in Town & Country, there is much to explore inside and outside of this significant architectural property.

First, a little information on what is known as the Mid-Century Modern movement: The term relates to interior, graphic, product, urban and architectural design between the years of 1933 and 1965. Keep in mind that we have just maneuvered our way through the heavy Victorian period, followed by the ‘less cluttered’ but still ‘full’ Edwardian period where ‘more is more’ was the standard rule of all design. Also, with one World War recently concluded and one ongoing, designers and architects of this time viewed building materials differently— partly due to the scarcity of previously abundant resources, which required more ingenuity on their part. There are many names that you would recognize from this period: Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia, Marcel Breuer, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul T. Frankl, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Neutra, Isamu Noguchi, Eero Saarinen and, of course, Frank Lloyd Wright.

That brings us to William Bernoudy.

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THE ENTRANCE WALK TO THE HORAN HOUSE IN TOWN & COUNTRY

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Bernoudy (1910-1988) was a St. Louis son who, on his first attempt at higher education at Washington University, dropped out. Preferring to be outdoors, he spent a great deal of time on float trips and working odd jobs. A friend showed him a copy of Time magazine that had just featured an article on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship at Spring Green, Wisc. Bernoudy, who developed an interest in architecture as a youngster, spent $2,000 of a recent inheritance to enroll. Not only was there instruction from the Mr. Wright, there were famous guests like Gertrude Stein who visited and shared their worldly views with the 30 eager students. It was during this time that Bernoudy worked on Fallingwater, the famous Pennsylvania house that would reignite Wright’s career.

After Bernoudy’s Taliesin years and a stint in the service, he formed a St. Louis architectural firm with his business partner, Edouard Jules Mutrux, a partnership that lasted through 1966. Bernoudy introduced to his hometown a style of architecture that this ‘center hall, two-story’ traditional community had never experienced before.

To truly appreciate Bernoudy’s homes, you have to engage in the entire design both inside and out. The landscaping was as integral to the design as the brick and mortar. There usually is not a typical front entry, rather a continuous design around the home that makes the visitor aware of the importance of the elements of the building materials and how they integrate the exterior of the home with the adjoining landscape, as well as the surrounding property.

After his partnership with Mutrux dissolved, Bernoudy did fewer commissions, but they were no less important than his heyday in the 1950s. Like all great architects, he took his cues from the classic components that the Greeks introduced and adapted them to a new style that could stand on its own. His work is so widely respected that he was honored with the William A. Bernoudy Residency in Architecture at the American Academy in Rome.

The architect died on Aug. 2, 1988, at the age of 77. His wife, Gertrude, whom he married in 1955, passed away in 1994 at age 79.

The Ladue News Show House opens Oct. 6 and runs through Oct. 21. Visit laduenews.com for more information.

WILLIAM AND GERTRUDE BERNOUDY IN 1963

PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS

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Unreliable, secondhand gossip from around the world...*

By Debbie Baldwin Jim Carrey

The royal bad boy is in trouble after naked pictures of him popped up on the Internet.

Apparently, the playboy prince was having a little bit too much fun in Vegas last week.

Multiple onlookers photographed him in his birthday suit, playing a game of strip pool with a young female companion. As you can imagine, it didn’t take long for the pictures to leak. Would you excuse me for a moment? I just need to check something…

The former A-lister is poised for a comeback. Last week Carrey signed on for a new Dumb and Dumber sequel, and now, rumors are flying that Carrey is being courted for a big supporting role in the KickAss sequel, Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall. OK, maybe not so much a comeback as a video release party, but still.

Lauryn Hill

Oprah recently reached out to the singer, requesting an interview. Apparently, Oprah wanted to give Hill a chance to explain her recent troubles with the I.R.S. as she faces possible jail time for tax evasion. Hill denied the request. So either she doesn’t want to talk about it, or she realized, “I didn’t pay my taxes,” would be the shortest interview in history.

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A 5-year-old Oklahoma boy was forced to turn his Michigan football T-shirt inside out after school officials told him the shirt supporting the rival was in violation of the school’s dress code. I know that seems extreme, but really, it was a fairly mild punishment for the infraction. You should see what they do to you in Cambridge if you show up in a Yale T-shirt.

Road Outrage

By Debbie Baldwin

o, something funny happened to me the other day…or something disturbing—I can’t decide. Cranky, her best friend and two other girls were on their way to their first-ever ‘modeling’ photo shoot for Ladue News. They were booked to have their hair done at the new Breeze salon at 6 a.m., and then on to photos at 8:30. Those who know me well, know that an early start for me is around 10, so a 5 a.m. wake-up is a bit of a shock to the system. Nevertheless, I gather the girls, and at 8 a.m., I am ready to deliver them from point A to point B.

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I turn onto Clayton Road by the Esquire and head for Forest Park. Cranky has great music on, I’m enjoying an ice-cold diet soda and the girls are discussing the Justin Bieber concert—all in all, it’s a very pleasant jaunt. Suddenly, a car juts in front of me, unusually close and unusually fast; and if I’m not mistaken, I think I spy, ahem, an extended digit.

I shake my head. Surely, I imagined that. I didn’t make any sudden lane changes or lay on my horn.

What’s more, the car in front of me is like the quintessential tree-hugger granola mobile. The bumper stickers on the back say things like ‘Coexist’ and ‘Recycle.’ I dismiss my paranoia as we pull up sideby-side to a light. I look at the driver, and he looks like Santa Claus: long, white beard, small round glasses.

Surely, ‘Santa’ didn’t flip me off. Then as I pull up, with 14-year-old Cranky in the passenger seat, he turns and utters an expletive directed at me, You f***ing wh**e!

Is it me, or is that a tad extreme for an inadvertent Tuesday morning traffic mishap? What’s more, I don’t even know what I’ve done. Cut him off?

Sideswipe him? Slash his tires? I keep my car back after he rolls forward so we are no longer side-by-side and say the only thing I can think to say—quoting his own bumper sticker—Coexist!

With that, he peels away—thankfully, in a different direction—and we carry on with our day. I laughed it off. Well, I tried to laugh it off. I don’t know if there’s a lesson to be learned here or not. I’m sad I could make someone that angry, and I’m disturbed someone could be capable of such anger. It can’t be healthy. I’ll have to remember that the next time somebody cuts me off.

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Hit and Miss MOVIE REVIEW—HIT AND RUN

By Debbie Baldwin

hen you see previews for this movie, you see a shoot-‘em-up action flick or a car chase/revenge thriller when in actuality, this is a romantic comedy—a violent romantic comedy, but nonetheless. Real-life couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard co-star, and do most of the work behind the camera, as well. They also managed to assemble an A-list supporting cast for this quirky, engaging story.

Annie (Bell) meets Charlie (Shepard) in a sleepy Western town where she teaches at a junior college and he is in witness protection. Annie knows this; but hey, not everyone in witness protection is a criminal—it is called ‘witness’ protection. Their life is calm and uneventful with only an occasional commotionfilled visit from Charlie’s U. S. Marshall, Randy (Tom Arnold), interrupting their routine. All that changes when Annie is offered a dream job opportunity in Los Angeles, and Charlie—rather than risk losing her—literally decides to return to the scene of the crime. Well, you will be shocked to learn it doesn’t take long for Charlie’s former associates, Alex (Bradley Cooper) and Allen (Ryan Hansen), to learn of his re-emergence.

I found this movie, how shall I put it, unobjectionable. Shepard and Bell have great chemistry and the supporting cast is loaded with talent. Even some of the smallest cameos are played by familiar faces—one can’t help but wonder what’s on the cutting room floor. The comedy is hit or miss—it’s hard to pull off a good prison rape joke— nevertheless, this was a decent, well-acted movie.

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By Debbie Baldwin

hen I first read about this movie—a bicycle-messenger action flick—I mentally filed it under ‘vapid teen extreme-sports movie.’ You know, the rebellious group of fringe high school kids who turn to skateboarding/hip hop/BMX-racing/competitive hair-styling/interpretative dance to channel their angst and succeed in life. Then, three little words caught my eye: Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Since his brilliant indie-film comeback, (500) Days of Summer, the man can do no wrong. Well, he can do a little wrong.

The premise is simple. Gordon-Levitt plays Wilee, a Columbia Law School graduate who can’t bring himself to take a desk job, so he works as a bike messenger. At the end of his shift one day, he has one final run: a small white envelope that needs to go from Columbia to Chinatown. If you guessed the envelope was important and valuable and dangerous, and that bad people were trying to stop the delivery, give yourself a gold star.

And that’s it, cat and mouse. The real star of the show is the cycling— the psychotic Manhattan street cycling. If you’ve either almost killed a bike messenger or been killed by one, you know what I mean. If Joseph Gordon-Levitt did his own stunts, then he definitely has some experience in the field. He’s a talented guy, but I cannot tell you to run right out and see this one.

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THE VIOLET HOUR— MAX & LOUIE PRODUCTIONS

By Mark Bretz STORY: On April Fools’ Day, 1919, aspiring young publisher John Pace Seavering faces an increasingly serious dilemma. An old friend, Denis McCleary, has popped by Seavering’s office to inquire about his opinion of McCleary’s sprawling novel. McCleary is desperate to have his work published to impress the wealthy father of the woman, Rosamund Plinth, he hopes to marry.

Later that same day, Seavering is visited by the famous black songstress Jessie Brewster, who has given him her memoirs. She pressures Seavering not only as a noted performer, but also as his clandestine, older mistress.

Since Seavering only has enough money to publish one book, he frets over his predicament.

Complicating matters further, his assistant, Gidger, informs him that a mysterious machine delivered to their office is spewing out papers that happen to be from books published in the future. As the two of them pore over the documents, they learn not only about major historic events of the 20th century but also about their own futures.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playwright Richard Greenberg’s The Violet Hour is an existential excursion into a panoply of perplexing problems, including loyalty, ambition, personal identity and time itself. Director Sydnie Ronga ensures that Greenberg’s musings are available to the audience through the pinpoint performances of her stellar cast and whimsical technical effects in this St. Louis premiere.

OTHER INFO: Ronga’s pacing is steady as she guides her performers through two radically different acts of comparable, one-hour lengths. The first act is as uproariously funny as the second act is starkly and poignantly serious.

Antonio Rodriguez shines as the dutiful yet defiant subordinate Gidger. There’s also polished interpretation by Drew Pannebecker as the indecisive publisher. He’s counter-balanced by Jake Ferree’s riveting performance as the impetuous, manic McCreary. Monica Parks is simply wonderful as the world-weary songstress, who adds to Jessie’s own surprising background with each nuance of a turned head or stoic expression in beguiling style. Betsy Bowman delights as the upper-crust Rosamund.

The Violet Hour is dense in its myriad possibilities and well worth your attention.

RATING:A 5 ON A SCALE OF 1-TO-5.

More theater reviews available at laduenews.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

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➤ Tucci & Fresta’s in Clayton, which moved into the old Portabella space at 15 N. Central Ave. last year, has changed monikers. It’s now another The Pasta House

Co. ➤ Artisan coffee purveyor Comet Coffee has opened at 5708 Oakland Ave., which, until just recently, housed Sabu’s Coffee.

➤ Niche will be hosting a dinner with PAUL VIRANT, chef, restaurateur and preservation guru, on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The dinner is to celebrate the release of Vivant’s book The Preservation Kitchen: The Craft of Making and Cooking with Pickles, Preserves and Aigre-doux. The tome is the first canning manual and cookbook authored by a Michelin-starred chef and restaurant owner. There will be two seatings available for the six-course dinner. Cost is $130 per person and includes a signed copy of the cookbook, which will be personalized by Virant. The menu features dishes from the book as well as culinary creations by Niche’s GERARD CRAFT. ➤ Lots of events to forward to the oenophiles out there: On Thursday, Sept. 6, the Schnucks Cooking School will host a Louis Latour wine tasting, featuring both Burgundy and Beaujolais selections, paired with a sixcourse chefs tasting menu. Cost is $55 per student. Call 909-1704 or visit schnuckscooks.com/cookingschool to register. There will be a French Bourdeaux wine class held at Balaban’s Wine and Tapas Bar on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. The $50 cost includes a bottle of wine.

Call 636-449-6700 for details and reservations, or visit balabanswine.com. Also on the 19th, Annie Gunn’s will be the site of the Thomas Fogarty Winery Dinner. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature four courses paired with the best of the winery’s bounty. Cost is $125 per person. More at 636-532-7684 or anniegunns.com.

➤ The St. Louis Classic Cocktail Party will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lafayette Square Park. The event will feature the best of the area’s craft distillers, including Pinckney Bend, Crown Valley, The Big O, Mastermind Vodka, Cardinal Sin Artisan Vodka, and Square One Brewery & Distillery.

Tickets at the event are $2 each and can be used to purchase tastes of spirits or cocktails.

➤ Take advantage of the cooler weather and head out to Augusta, Mo., for the Seventh Annual Augusta Harvest Festival, which will be held Sept. 14 and 15.

This year, the festival celebrates the artists and artisans of Augusta, with events like a kids painting contest, parade, live music, and a chance to meet some of the artists and artisans who create in the area. Get the full itinerary of events at augusta-chamber.org.

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KINGS PUBLIC HOUSE

By Sidney Lewis

here’s nothing like a good oldfashioned pub, a neighborhood watering hole with a big beer list and a menu full of stick-to-your ribs favorites.

Three Kings Public House definitely has all this going for it and more.

Three Kings is housed in the former Riddle’s Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar, and takes full advantage of the expansive space.

With a mix of high tops, booths and tables, there was more than enough seating to go around. The decor was classic pub—long bar, exposed brick and dark wood. The painted visages of Three Kings (King Kong, King Henry VIII and Elvis) overlooking the bar was the crowning touch.

The beer selection at Three Kings was almost overwhelming, with some 28 choices just under the bottled-beer category, but we finally decided to try something new (to us anyway), a Myrcenary ($6), a hoppy double IPA; and something tried and true, one of our favorite hot weather beers: Schlafly Summer Lager ($5).

Sometimes just the name of the dish is enough to entice us to order it. Such was the case with the Captain Crunch Shrimp ($9) under Starters. Yes, the six jumbo shrimp were breaded with a mix that included that favorite breakfast cereal, but this creation wasn’t just some sort of a goofy one-off kitchen stunt. The Cap’n added a nice sweetness to the juicy shrimp and played off

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We had the opportunity to try Three King’s Gyro Sliders ($9) at a recent local event and were suitably impressed, so we had to get a full order. As the name implies, these little guys were basically traditional gyros on a bun instead of a pita—tender strips of lamb topped with feta cheese, lettuce and tomato and tzatziki sauce. Really simple and really good.

From the burger selections we decided on the Flamethrower ($9), paired up with a regular House Salad ($4). The burger was plenty spicy, but not as hot as the name implies. It had green onion, cilantro, sweet chili sauce, pepper jack cheese and fried jalapenos, topped with sriracha mayo. It was substantial enough to give us a challenge, but not so hefty that we had to resort to the dreaded knife and fork. The salad was a standard mix of greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and croutons, elevated by a subtle raspberry vinaigrette that brought the ingredients together but didn’t overwhelm.

For dessert, we had the Key Lime Cheesecake ($5), a pretty standard slice that did the job but was fairly unremarkable.

The menu also included plenty of pub favorites like fish & chips and wings, as well as sandwich classics like the muffuletta and the reuben. We plan on heading back soon to give some of these a go, as well as indulge in one of the Irish whiskey flights we spied on the menu. Three Kings featured the best parts of the public house experience with enough culinary creativity to make things interesting without going the fullblown gastro-pub route.

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Eclipse pastry chef Claire Robberson wanted to create something sweet and delicious without relying on that old standby, chocolate. Being a big fan of fruits and nuts in desserts, she combined brown butter and crushed pistachios to create a cake, then created a blueberry compote and tied the flavors together by putting a scoop of Serendipity honey ice cream between them.

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When chef/owner Mathew Unger asked for this childhood favorite from his ice cream purveyor, he was told, You can’t put those on a menu in a place like yours!

Of course, there was no question if the combo of ice cream, nuts and a sugar cone would be delicious, but there was some doubt as to how to present it. Unger made it work by turning the treat on its top on the plate.

Guests can dig in with a spoon, or just pick it up by hand, old-school style.

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Separately, brownies and ice cream are pretty great, but put them together and it’s the perfect dessert combination. Blondie’s takes the pairing into another realm altogether by taking a butterscotch and toffee blonde brownie and topping it with Serendipity vanilla ice cream and house-made caramel sauce.

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Owner Joy Christensen says this is the quintessential dessert for ice cream lovers, calling it “simple, elegant and delicious.” It starts with a 3-inch baked pastry shell that’s then filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with hot fudge. The key to this sweet treat is aged ice cream, sourced from Cedar Crest Dairy in Wisconsin, which has just enough milk fat to be thick and rich without sacrificing flavor.

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THE CLEOPATRA CYRANO’S

On the Cyrano’s menu for some 50 years, this lavish concoction was created specifically to be fit for royalty.

Sort of an amped-up banana split, the Cleopatra features five scoops of French vanilla ice cream, bananas, strawberries, rum sauce and gold brick—a thicker, richer version of Magic Shell, courtesy of Ronnie’s Ice Cream. The impressive creation is classically crowned with whipped cream and a cherry.

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Ice cream’s Italian cousin, gelato, is used in a multitude of desserts at Cielo, but it certainly takes center stage in this over-the-top presentation. Executive chef Fabrizio Schenardi uses house-made vanilla gelato for the ‘pasta,’ while raspberry serves as a stand-in for the ‘tomato sauce.’ Bellisima!

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CHESS INSPIRES...WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME St. Louis International Airport is

encouraging visitors to play chess as part of a new art exhibit in Terminal 1. Chess Inspires... showcases how the ancient game has inspired artists and designers for hundreds of years. A 2002 Michael Graves chess set and a 1978 Victor Vasarely chess set are on display, as well as a hands-on chess table open for play. Free.

367-9243 or worldchesshof.org.

CHILD’S PLAY 8/31 JUNGLE BOOGIE Kids can dance the night away at Saint Louis Zoo’s Jungle Boogie Friday night concert series. The season closes with a performance from Dirty Muggs at the center of the zoo. Concessions will be available for purchase from zoo vendors. 5-8 p.m. Free.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

9/6-12/6 GARDEN BUDS A preschooler program at Missouri Botanical Garden will bring children closer to nature. Activity themes include Peek at a Pond on Sept. 6 and Under the Garden on Sept. 20. For children ages 4 and 5. 10-11:30 a.m.

Various dates. $17. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

9/7 RAMS TRAINING CENTER Kids can build athletic skills at The Magic House’s new Rams Training Center. The exhibit will include activity stations that foster agility, balance, endurance, flexibility and strength. St. Louis Rams players will kick off the exhibit with a tailgate party and game-day Fitness Fun Friday from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 7. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.

9/7-9 CARDINALS VS. BREWERS Kids will score free prizes, treats and activities during the three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Before the Sept. 8 game, kids ages 15 and younger will receive a collectible Cardinals pennant. Prior to the Sept. 9 matchup, enjoy free frozen treats in the Ford Plaza, and following the game, kids 15 and younger will have an opportunity to run the bases. 7:15 p.m. Sept. 7; 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 8; 1:15 p.m. Sept. 9. $11-$256. 345-9500 or cardinals.com.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis will host The Tempest Ball 2012: Words as Art at The Pageant. The ball, which will include theatrical surprises, dinner and dancing, will pay tribute to Shakespeare’s vast creation of more than 2,000 everyday words, such as hot-blooded, cold-hearted and lustrous. The event is the largest fundraiser for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. $250 and up. 531-9800 or sfstl.com.

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THE VIOLET HOUR Richard Greenberg’s comic fantasy about fate, ambition and loyalty will be performed at COCA’s Black Box Theatre.

Various times. $15-$30. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.

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GOODBYE, RUBY TUESDAY HotCity Theatre will present E.M. Lewis’ comedic tale of a woman who leaves her established life to find herself, but must first face her family’s attempts to make her stay.

Various times. $15. 289-4060 or hotcitytheatre.org.

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Join St. Louis fashion designer Laura Kathleen, as seen on Project Runway’s ninth season, for a special weekend workshop at Saint Louis Art Museum. Participants will create their own design inspired by the museum’s collection. The workshop will conclude with a runway show at the museum. For ages 11-14, with an adult. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 1-2; 1-4 p.m. Sept. 3. $100, non-members; $75, members. 655-5298 or slam.org.

Joe Posnanski will talk about his book, Paterno, at St. Louis County Library. The work follows the life of America’s most-winning college football coach, from his birth in Brooklyn in 1926 to starring as quarterback at Brown University and coaching Penn State University through decades of football seasons. 7 p.m.

Free. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

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JAZZ AT THE BISTRO Grammy-winning songwriter,

The Village of Innsbrook Garden Club will hold its 12th annual Market at Innsbrook at the Innsbrook Resort and Conference Center. Art, jewelry, crafts, women’s accessories, home décor and more will be for sale from more than 60 area vendors. The event also includes a farmers’ market and a food court. 10 a.m.-4p.m.

Free. 636-791-2041.

producer and jazz bassist Marcus Miller will perform at Jazz at the Bistro. Miller’s work has drawn comparisons to that of legendary musician Miles Davis. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $42; $20, students. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.

9/5-30

The outdoor happy hour in downtown Clayton closes this year with live music from American Idle. Food and drinks from local vendors will be available for purchase. The event will take place on North Meramec Avenue, between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. Free. 726-3033 or partiesinthepark.org.

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS The Repertory Theatre

of St. Louis will perform Neil Simon’s funny and touching coming-of-age classic set in 1930s New York. The play, which will take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves, is recommended for ages 13 and up. Various times. $16-$74, show; $87-$423, season package.

968-4125 or repstl.org.

OUTBURST!

Experience the athletic prowess and technical skill of MADCO as it opens its 36th season with Outburst! at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Sept. 14; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept.

15. $20-$25, full performance; $10-$12, 2 p.m.

Sept. 15 hour-long matinee. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

BLUEBERRY BASH The 40th anniversary bash for St. Louis landmark restaurant and music club Blueberry Hill will feature karaoke, prize giveaways and live performances from four local bands on the venue’s Duck Room stage, which continues to host legendary musicians such as Chuck Berry.

727-4444 or blueberryhill.com.

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MARGINAL WATERS Bruno David Gallery opens its seventh season with Joan Hall’s Marginal Waters. A skilled navigator and sailboat racer in addition to an artist, Hall captures the pollution in our oceans for this exhibition. Free. 531-3030 or brunodavidgallery.com.

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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University presents an exhibition examining creative and challenging designs, which emerged not out of modern cities, but makeshift urban settlements. Free. 935-4523 or kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu.

9/15

THE MARTINS The Labadie Station summer concert series continues with The Martins. Bring lawn chairs and picnics; food also will be available for purchase. 6 p.m. $10, adults; free, children 12 and younger. 636-459-9143 or labadiestation.com.

MISSOURI MASTERS SERIES The work of muralist Bryan Haynes will be featured at Kodner Art Gallery as the closing exhibition of the Missouri Masters Series. Haynes’ work has appeared on the covers of national magazines and bestselling books, including novels by Agatha Christie. Proceeds from the sale of Haynes’ work will benefit Ranken Jordan. 993-4477 or kodnergallery.com.

9/17

THE RILEYS Legendary American contemporary composer, pianist and vocalist Terry Riley and his son, guitarist Gyan Riley, will perform at The Sheldon. 7:30 p.m. $15-$30. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

9/14 9/19-20 KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD & ROBERT CRAY

Blues guitarists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Robert Cray will take the Lumière Theater stage at Lumière Place. Shepherd will play at 7:30 p.m.; Cray will perform at 9:15 p.m. $50-$65.

881-7777 or lumiereplace.com.

FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY: DESIGN FOR CHANGE Presented

by Craft Alliance, acclaimed British fashion designer and author Kate Fletcher will lead the lecture, Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change, in Washington University’s Steinberg Auditorium. A related book signing will follow the program. 6:30 p.m. Free. 725-1177 or craftalliance.org.

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

Our 20th year of providing quality commercial & residential gardening services.

Complete garden design, planting, and maintenance.

We offer environmentally safe, organic gardening methods that peacefully coexist with Mother Nature. Fully insured.

Call (314)961-6380 www.floraandfaunaltd.com

FREE Garden Design Consultation Year Round Landscape Maintenance REPLACEMENT of Perennials, Shrubs & Trees Call Today! 314-498-0877 GardenOasisSTL.com

Get your BBQ grill cleaned and ready for LABOR DAY Cookouts!

Treat him to a clean, healthy grill this season.

Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens.

Grill healthier, better tasting food.

Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

LAWN & GARDEN GARDEN JULES Landscape Design and Consultations Seasonal Clean-ups and Maintenance Seasonal Planting & Containers Ask About Our Other Services.

Julie Lange at 314-368-9037

Time for Some

Since 2001

MYSTERY SHOPPER Interested in working and make more money with Flexible working hours.

Requirements: Applicants must be over 18 yrs., have good communication skills, and internet access. Any previous experience could be useful.

Qualified applicants should send their resume to Michael Clarks e-mail: mcaligntrust@gmail.com for more information or call 303.306.8116

LAWN & GARDEN

LANDSCAPE by the YARD Joe 314-909-1685 45 Years Experienced

MOLE PATROL

Specializing in Mole and other Small Rodent Removal.

6 wks service $65, Moles $35 each, Chipmunks $50 each.

Call Curt 314-566-4167 K&M Lawncare & Landscaping Weeding Available Immediately, $25/Hour. Dependable at Competitive Price. Aerating, Dethatching, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Mulching, Bush Trimming, Patios and Retaining Walls. Quick response. Fully Insured.

Call Ken 314-437-2109 or 314-337-5857

GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals

SNOW REMOVAL Commercial & Residential Call 314-426-8833 RESCUE LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Yard Cleanup, Aeration, Sod/Turf Repair, Mulch, Weeding & Landscape Design Rescuelandscaping.net Insured Call Bob 314.363.9417 - Owner JOSE'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE Spring Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod. & Much More. Reasonable Rates.

Call Today for Your Free Estimate.

314-960-4203 CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN and Garden Services FOR LESS!!!

Lawn Mowing, Garden Weeding, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right! +FALL CLEAN-UP SPECIAL Call Curt at 314-686-2072 BLANTON LAWN & LANDSCAPING

We'll Beat Any Prices!

Free Estimates Andrew Blanton ï Owner & Operator

314-322-3350

GRASS ROOTS LAWNCARE Well established and highly regarded, our family owned business is available to you now.

Call 314-458-9560 for a free mowing!"

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Masonry/Concrete

CAULKING

Pool Decks ï Patios ï Driveways Powerwashing Masonry ï Concrete 37 Years Experience ï Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES GET BETTER ORGANIZED We offer functional solutions, tailored to your needs, so you can live Orderly Ever After.

Home, office, moving & much more.

Confidential, non-judgmental.

618-466-7638 julie.tracy@sbcglobal.net

PAINTING

DECK STAINING

BY BRUSH ONLY

No Spraying ï No Rolling ï No Mess Specializing in Hardwood Decks Work Guaranteed ï Insured ï Ref's NO MONEY DOWN

Cedar Beautiful 314-852-5467 314-846-6499 www.cedarbeautiful.com

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

35 Years Experience Fully Insured • References

314-481-3500 ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

THINKING ABOUT REPAINTING We are Clean, Neat, Experienced Highly Skilled Tradesmen, Fully Insured & Guarantee Our Work.

Schedule a Free Estimate Today.

Call Matt 314-686-1949 - Owner COMPLETE PAINTING PAINTING & WALL COVERING Faux Finishes, Wood Finishing, Plaster & Drywall Repairs, Insured, Experienced, Seasonal Rates & Est. DOLAN & CRAWFORD PAINTING CO. 314-843-2991 M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PAINTING MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244 JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable.

Insured.

Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794 CUMMINGS PAINTING, LLC Fine Interior & Exterior Painting.

Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

Cabinet Spraying. Excellent Preparation & Workmanship. Serving STL for Over 27 Years. (314)966-5700

PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993 PUP ’N YOU to the rescue!

Dog suffering separation anxiety, fear, aggression, or other issues? Cutting edge methods mastered over 25 years. Free 15 min consultation. celiafox@yahoo.com Call Celia 314.898.8000 - Owner

Yucko's

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT DES PERES • Greenbriar Estates Across from Greenbriar Golf Course 5BR, 2.5BA, 2 Story, 3300 SF, Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Flrs & New Carpet. Master Suite w/ Firpl, Fin LL w/ 2BR, 1BA. Wrap around front porch, private back patio. $2950/mo.

Jennifer 702-845-2164 or 314-406-3060 10404 FRONTENAC WOODS LN Frontenac 63131 4BR, 3.5BA, 5000 sq. ft., Finished Basement with Kitchen. Inground Pool. 3 Car Garage. 1+Acre.

618-581-9556 cell CHARMING LADUE GUEST HOME 1BR, 1BA, Single, Non-Smoker, W/D $850/mo Includes all Utilities 314-302-3579

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE INNSBROOK LAKEFRONT

2BR, 2BA Condo, On Beach at Lake Aspen. Open Kitchen, Loft Area with Sun Deck, Woodburning Fireplace.

Fun in Summer-Serene in Winter.

Year Round or Weekend Retreat. $258,000 Call Tom 314-580-0808 LN AUGUST 31, 2012

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SERVICES

FLAMINGO BEACH, COSTA RICA

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

Painting.

Insured.

314-831-5597 $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

Two beach view/front condos for SALE or RENT. 2BR, 2BA, 2nd Flr, (Punta Plata 504), 3BR, 2BA 1st Flr, (Oceanica 810). All Amenities, Activities Galore & Fabulous Restaurants.

Owned by Missouri family, 1 hr from airport. Listed by Coldwell Bankers, terry@cbbeach.com or Rentals, specialplacesofcostarica.com

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM 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.

314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Questions? Fidelity, background, locate individuals, etc. 30 years exp.

William McAvoy Jr. 314-805-8809 MO. Lic. #201014153 IL. Lic. #115.001507 ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers.

Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274 AFFORDABLE HAULING AND MOVING. LOWEST PRICES, SAME DAY SERVICE. CALL JIM 636-282-1930 or 314-277-7135

PROFIT POTENTIAL! Approximately 72 acres in an area ripe for development less than 2 miles from downtown Traverse City, MI. Invest now and develop in the future! 636-677-1900 windyhillestates.net

RUGS

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

Bendas Oriental Rugs 7505 Delmar Blvd @ Hanley 314-862-4410 Tues-Sat 10-5 Appt Recommended FRENCHTOWN RUG CLEANING ORIENTAL/AREA RUGS FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (636) 949-0753 www.frenchtownrugcleaning.com

SERVICES DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc.

Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door.

A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move.

Margery Miller & Assoc.

636-230-6683

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

Mortar Color Matching Brick Cleaning Bricklaying Stone Work Power Washing Caulking Waterproofing & Sealing Custom Color Pool Caulking 2011 Angies List Super Service Award

Written Guarantee • No Job Too Small Credit Cards Accepted • Insured

Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

GILLS

TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 314-725-6159 Tim Gamma

Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match.

Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing.

Powerwashing. Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured.

314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted

B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

www.gammatree.com

ALL PRO TREE SERVICE Darrell Blessing 636.285.1414 ï 636.221.1214 Affordable Prices 60' Bucket Truck ï Stump Grinding Free Estimates ï Fully Insured 25 Years of Climbing Experience AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE: Professional Service at a Affordable Price. Call Baumann Tree for a free property inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

TUCKPOINTING

All Tuck Pointing Basement Work Chimney Repair Painting Carpentry Repair Caulking Step Repair Foundation Roofing New/Repair Waterproofing All Work Guaranteed DON 314-865-0558 A+ Rating with B.B.B. KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING brickwork, stonework, plaster, drywall, painting, carpentry, siding, gutters, roofing, chimney leaks; stopped guaranteed.

Call Ken 636-674-5013 MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Brick & Stone Repair.

Cleaning & Caulking. BBB-A+ $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

T&J TUCKPOINTING

Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work Powerwashing & Other Odd Jobs.

25 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates, Insured Jerry 314-220-3584

VACATION RENTALS

22 Years in Business!

7 Consecutive Service Award Winner from '05-'11.

Solid Tuckpointing and Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, and Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates.

Fully Insured. A+ BBB and 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 Credit Cards Accepted Mirellituckpointing.com LADUENEWS.COM

GULF COAST CONDO Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 Great Rates.

For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365 or /127089

WANTED

WANTED

CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING IVORY and JADE figurines.

314-503-4847

WE BUY DIAMONDS!

Trees Trimmed & Removed

Insured ï Bonded ï Free Estimates Jim 314-378-4088-Owner Serving America

The Standard in Tree and Lawn Care Free Estimates by Certified Arborists Emergency Service Insured

C A R L O S L D S

TUCKPOINTING

SKI KEYSTONE 4 BR, 3BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2012/13 season. Development has clubhouse w/heated pool and 2 hot tubs. Call Chris at 314-503-8985 or email @ ctrmbly@aol.com) for availability, rates and more details.

REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment.

Convenient for Museums, Shopping, Theater. Wireless Internet Access.

Highly Recommended!

Call 314-569-2009

Immediate cash paid 20 years in business 314-721-7210 by appointment only www.webuydiamondsstl.com COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections - Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427 OLD RECORDS WANTED Experienced Collector Pays Cash for Your Record Collection.

45 RPM, 78 RPM and 33.3 RPM. Rock, Soul, Jazz. House Calls Made.

Call Kurt for info. 314-324-0521 Robertsville Estate Auction Co. Entire Estates or Just Down Sizing Cash Buyout or Consignment For onsite evaluation call 314-229-9274 or 636-675-5566 www.robertsvilleauction.com WANTED Looking to Buy Antiques, Collectibles, Old Magazines, Post Cards, Comic Books, Fishing Lures, Baseball Paraphernalia & Other Memorabilia.

314-799-7933

I PAY CASH

Gold Vintage Costume Jewelry I Buy a Box or Drawer Full

314-843-8479

WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates Insured, Dependable, Exp., Ref's.

8-5, 314-968-0987 (D) Paul, 636-529-1529 (E) Mark, 314-968-1356 (E) AMBASSADOR WINDOW CLEANING Angie's List Award Winner Serving St. Louis' Finest Homes Since 1991 636-498-6006

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14832 Brookhaven Place Chesterfield • $950,000 Etty Masoumy 314-406-3331

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14371 Cedar Springs Town & Country • $289,900 Etty Masoumy 314-406-3331

3 Serendipity Cir Town & Country • $2,385,000 Carla Borgard/Carmen Gassert 314-580-2744/314-623-7790

442 Sheffield Estate Dr Creve Coeur • $1,299,000 Carla Borgard/Carmen Gassert 314-580-2744/314-623-7790

13134 Thornhill Dr Town & Country • $569,900 Jane Dinan 314-606-3959

1525 Dietrich Place Ct Ballwin • $365,000 Jane Dinan 314-606-3959

2795 Oberhelman New Melle • $829,000 Jeanne Belle/Maureen Noghreh 314-610-3600/314-239-7790

1741 Mason Knoll Rd Town & Country • $519,000 Jeanne Belle/Maureen Noghreh 314-610-3600/314-239-7790

351 Ridgemeadow Dr Chesterfield • $333,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

673 Claymont Court Cir Ballwin • $659,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

NEW LISTING!

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715 Stonebluff Ct Chesterfield • $725,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

2510 Johnson Place Ballwin • $440,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

11 Ridgecreek Rd Town & Country • $825,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

690 Eatherton Rd Wildwood • $1,299,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

16406 Wilson Creek Ct Chesterfield • $565,000 Shannon Borello/Cecily Affleck 314-283-4805/314-614-0092

240 Conway Hill Town & Country • $2,675,000 Shannon Borello/Mary Gunther 314-283-4805/314-374-1192

1114 S. Spoede Rd Frontenac • $479,900 Chrissy Krewson 314-422-4189

17604 Burnham Ct Chesterfield • $650,000 Louise Donovan 314-602-0542

148 Wyckcliff Place Town & Country • $1,295,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

Lot 9 The Estates at Wardenburg Farm Wildwood • $2,199,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

15 Country Life Acres Town & Country • $1,550,000 Margie Kerckhoff/Susan O’Neill 314-616-7644/314-368-5740

1064 Wellington Terrace Town & Country • $585,000 Margie Kerckhoff/Susan O’Neill 314-616-7644/314-368-5740

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