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BIG tOP BIZarrE | tHE rItZ-carltOn, St. lOuIS

The LUXURY COLLECTION of

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17406 Windridge Estates Court | Chesterfield | $818,000

685 Morel Court

Saint Albans | $1,900,000

49 Crestwood Drive Clayton | $1,325,000

16763 Eagle Bluff Court Chesterfield | $1,199,000

16950 Lewis Spring Farms Rd 1418 Sycamore Lake Drive 3112 Shady Glenn Estates

1240 Lay Road

40 Rio Vista Drive

19215 East Point Lane

5 Barn Side Court

Richmond Heights | $945,000

Wildwood | $879,000

Foristell | $875,000

Wildwood | $849,500

1501 Saint James Place Court

9143 Pine Avenue

711 Wycliffe Place Court

19139 Hardt Road

2314 Longest Drive

8025 Maryland Avenue #4D

102 Forest Club Court

105 Stone Ridge Meadows Dr

12610 Alswell Lane

13416 Greenwood Court

Wildwood | $799,000

Clayton | $619,900

Brentwood | $789,000

Lake St Louis | $599,900

Wildwood | $787,500

O’Fallon | $595,000

Wildwood | $849,500

Ladue | $899,000

Wildwood | $739,900

Sunset Hills | $575,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

Eureka | $849,000

Wentzville | $724,900

Ste. Genevieve | $550,000

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1100 Sara Mathews Lane | Wildwood | $950,000

Custom 1.5 story Flower built in prestigious Three Sisters Farm is a dream estate on 3+ level, equestrian-friendly acres.

Sprawling home offers over 7,000+ sq ft of finished living space, and boasts 5 bedrooms and 5 and one half baths.

15 Sackston Woods Lane | Creve Coeur | $1,495,000

Simon Homes Custom-built ranch on nearly one acre level lot. Stone and brick front, impressive entry foyer leading to great room, gourmet kitchen, master bedroom suite, and finished lower level - AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!

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7471 Cromwell Drive | Clayton | $825,000

Fabulous Clayton home with stunning architectural details throughout. Features include sophisticated entry, spacious living room and dining room with beamed wood ceilings, gourmet kitchen, master suite, and finished lower level.

27 Crestwood Drive | Clayton | $1,395,000

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7 Fox Run Lane | Frontenac | $1,495,000

Impressive 5 bedroom, 5 full, and 2 half bathrooms in Frontenac on 1.35 acre private lot.

COMING SOON

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634 North Harrison Avenue | Kirkwood

Fabulous home with Kirkwood charm and modern amenities.

12950 Huntbridge Forest Drive | Town & Country | $1,295,000 Gorgeous home with beautiful updates and amazing architectural features on 1.43 private acres with inground pool and gardens.

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL

Arts & Culture Feature:

SCULPTOR KATIE BENSKY

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With its exquisite attention to expression, the splendid sculpture of Frontenac artist Katie Bensky (most if not all of which involves human subjects) earns this week’s A&C feature spotlight from LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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THE PEARL CONDOMINIUMS The Pearl Condominiums development, spearheaded by the Mehlman family, continues the explosive growth in the immediate area, as detailed in this piece on the 16-unit residential property by LN digital editor and staff writer Emily Adams.

Style Feature:

MISTER GUY AND MG WOMEN

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The Women’s Society of Washington University

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Friends of the Cathedral Basilica United Services for Children

ABODE

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Design Speak The Trio Feature: The Pearl Condominiums

STYLE

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Make a Statement On Trend Feature: Mister Guy and MG Women

THE DAILY

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Connect the Dots Communication Conversation Golf Grapevine Feature: Podcaster Matt Hall Crossword Puzzle

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LN regular Brittany Nay chats with owners Sarah and Simon Rhim about recent exciting changes at two of the metro area’s most cherished and longest-tenured clothiers, Mister Guy and MG Women (the erstwhile Mister Guy Women’s).

On the cover 10 After hearing the harrowing statistic that 77 percent of people released from prison are re-incarcerated within a 5-year period, Danny Ludeman founded Concordance Academy of Leadership – a holistic reentry organization focused on long-term support for such individuals. Now, Concordance Academy of Leadership is hosting its fifth annual gala on Oct. 19, featuring a haunted circus theme. Turn to page 10 to learn more. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Dinner & A Show The Wine Life Feature: Sculptor Katie Bensky Around Town

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EDITOR WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, I WAS BEYOND EXCITED TO TAKE an offered pottery class. Not too far into the course, though, I realized creating anything with clay was a lot more challenging than it looked, giving me a whole new appreciation for the art – and such artists as Katie Bensky.

Starting on page 80 in our Arts & Culture section, Ladue News copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach shares Benky’s story – from learning the art to following her calling into the sculptor she is today. We hope you enjoy learning more about Bensky and her spectacular skills.

Also in this week’s edition, we are so excited to announce the relocation and revamp of Mister Guy and MG Women (the redubbed Mister Guy Women’s). Starting on page 55 of our Style section, LN rock star freelance writer Brittany Nay shares what inspired the move and the change, and what patrons should expect to see from the brand they already know and love.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Scott Credit Union Community Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the United Way of Greater St. Louis to support its ongoing efforts to strengthen communities. The funds were raised at Scott Credit Union Community sponsors attended the event, which raised more than $50,000.

Congratulations to Katherine Ransden, a Webster Groves High School student, for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, which is the highest award in the program. To earn this designation, Ransden combined her passion for scouting with her interest in theater to design a costume workspace and storage area in the school’s new drama room. To obtain the needed materials, she organized and led a team of fellow Scouts in a bake sale to earn funds to purchase the necessary supplies. Ransden spent several days building the station and then installed the piece in the new theater space. Her contribution will be cared for by the Webster Groves High School thespian community for many years to come.

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Foundation’s 13th annual golf tournament – a yearly event since 2007. More than 120 golfers and numerous area

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OPEN 9/29,11:30-1:30 PM 315 OAKWOOD AVENUE, Webster Groves. A classic Webster Park residence set on a premier 0.70 acre lot. Renovate or build new. $599,900.

OPEN 9/29, 1-3 PM 921 LAKELAND DRIVE, Pacific. This beau�ful 1.5 story custombuilt home could be your private retreat. From the inside out, this house has everything you’ve been looking for. $525,000 1434 MICHELE DRIVE, Warson Woods. Beau�ful, updated ranch in Kirkwood School District. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a great open concept floor plan. $465,000.

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Home is a tear down. $275,000 807 DEWEY AVENUE, Farmington. Tree-lined Dewey is quiet and charming. Right out of a Norman Rockwell pain�ng. Close to the highway and the ameni�es of Farmington. $219,000

7 Danfield Road | NEW LISTING Ladue | $1,775,000

315 Oakwood Avenue | NEW LISTING Webster Groves | $599,900 | OPEN 9/29, 1-3 PM

42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$6,850,000

1091WINGSROAD,St.Albans.

$4,900,000

809 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$4,125,000

18 HUNTLEIGH WOODS,Huntleigh.

$3,995,000

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City.

$1,200,000

7471 SHAFTESBURY, University City.

$249,400

9052 CLAYTON RD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

151 MARBLE CROSSING DRIVE, Wentzville.

$238,000

702 CHAMPEIX LANE, Creve Coeur.

$1,075,000

647 ORCHARD LANE, Eureka.

$217,000

53 WESTMORELAND PLACE,CWE.

$1,049,500

805/809 BUCKLEY ROAD, Mehlville.

$214,900

213TROONCOURT,St.Albans.

$1,000,000

7 MEADOW PATH LANE, Eureka.

$180,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

599 BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

$3,825,000

10519 KENNERLY ROAD, Sunset Hills.

$995,000

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 3C, Clayton.

$699,000

8 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh.

$3,750,000

510 MOREL COURT,St.Albans.

$875,000

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 7D, Clayton.

$675,000

1703EAGLEBLUFFDRIVE,St.Albans.

$3,450,000

$525,000

29 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

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2283 TALON COURT,St.Albans.

$3,380,000

15 PINEVALLEYDRIVE,Ladue.

$2,950,000

1 UPPER LADUE ROAD,Ladue.

$2,950,000

456 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.

$2,880,000

544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans.

$2,865,000

1266 GLEN EAGLE LANE, St. Albans.

$875,000

801 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 8B, St. Louis.

9 KINGSTON MANOR DRIVE, Ladue.

$850,000

801 S. SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 12D, St. Louis. $450,000

3 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$849,000

139 GAY AVENUE, Clayton.

$375,500

7246 WESTMORELAND, University City.

$750,000

7520 OXFORD DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.

$325,000

34 YORK DRIVE, Brentwood.

$714,900

1136 WASHINGTON AVENUE, UNIT 210, St. Louis. $148,900

12 COLONIAL HILLS PARKWAY, Creve Coeur.

$690,000

104 ARUNDEL PLACE, Clayton.

$690,000

758 VILLAGEVIEWCIRCLE,St.Albans.

$669,900

21 UPPER LADUE ROAD,Ladue.

$2,750,000

2530 NORTH GEYER ROAD, Frontenac.

$650,000

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,649,900

1725 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.

$599,000

4 BRIDLE CREEK ROAD, Ladue

$2,295,000

1120 KODIAK RIDGE COURT, Warrenton.

$594,500

13368 POINTE CONWAY DRIVE, Town & Country.

$2,275,000

1033 CLAYMARK DRIVE, Town and Country.

$550,000

522 HOLLYWOOD PLACE, Webster Groves.

$535,000

581 PURDUE AVENUE, University City.

$525,000

1180 VALLEY VUE POINT, Saint Albans.

$499,900

780 RADCLIFFE AVENUE, University City.

$400,000

7436 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, University City.

$399,000

12GLENVIEWROAD,Ladue.

$1,695,000

8 VOUGA LANE,Frontenac.

$1,657,000

9252 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,575,000

22 SOUTHMOOR DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,500,000

8100 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD, Clayton.

$1,499,900

5795 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,395,000

8 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,365,000

1012 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights.

$1,299,000

2747 TURNBERRY PARK, Town and Country.

$1,295,000

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$399,000

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$350,000

315OAKWOODAVENUE,WebsterGroves.

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$315,000

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Concordance Academy of Leadership’s 5th annual Gala

Saturday, October 19 6 to 10 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Join Concordance Academy of Leadership for a Halloween haunted circus gala event, featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and the live music of country music star, Tyler Filmore. For more information about this, and other ways to sponsor and support Concordance Academy, visit concordanceacademy.org/gala

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ometimes a statistic can change your life. That’s what happened to Danny Ludeman in 2014, when he was told that 77 percent of people released from prison recommit a crime in a five-year period.

“I was incredulous,” Ludeman recalls. “It was hard to believe that there was no improvement.”

Recently retired from his position of CEO at Wells Fargo Advisors, Ludeman didn’t have a background in psychology; but he did know about strategic planning, defining problems and improving processes. So that’s what he set out to do.

Ludeman founded Concordance Academy of Leadership in May of 2015, employing the best researchers from Washington University’s Brown School to help identify the best intervention methods to help former justice-involved individuals stay physically and mentally healthy and keep them on the path of finding and retaining employment. The Academy didn’t officially begin offering its services until a year later, with Ludeman citing the need for a solid re-entry model before they began to take people in. “Everything we do is based upon research and science,” he explains. “We spent two years studying what this population needs and only implement what works.”

The successful re-entry method begins six months pre-release, helping with behavioral health and offering legal services to eliminate further charges. Post-release, Concordance offers a 12-month holistic program that includes substance-use services and an employment model that starts in a part-time capacity and then shifts to a full-time opportunity with one of three industries that partner with Concordance. Participants work with supervisors and are required to report back once a week for group therapy and to speak with a job coach.

“There are so many issues that have to be addressed,” Ludeman adds. “We offer wrap-around services so people can keep coming back and provide support for a long period of time.”

Concordance Academy of Leadership has already exceeded its goals. “There has been a 40 percent decrease in the number or people coming out of prison returning,” Ludeman says. “We count every participant – however long they stay with us. We want to show that our program can work for everyone.”

Concordance uses its annual gala as its sole fundraising event and as a way to spread its mission to the world. Big Top Bizarre is the theme of their fifth annual gala and will be held on October 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Ludeman confirms that it is through the funding from the gala and investors that they are able to provide what they can. “We’re very blessed,” he concludes.

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he Women’s Society of Washington University held its fifth August Trend Event at Neiman Marcus in Plaza Frontenac. This year’s theme, “Art in Fashion,” was moderated by the store’s fashion buyers Mark Lawson and Kel Rowe, with models from West Modeling. Before the runway show, guests enjoyed passed appetizers and wine, along with the opportunity to participate in several raffle contests. Cheryl DiMauro, the store’s vice president and general manager, welcomed guests and introduced Kathy Frost, the society’s president. Madison Bouse – this year’s Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholar, who is transferring into Washington University from St. Louis Community College-Meramec – spoke as well. The society has awarded 55 full-tuition scholarships to St. Louis Community College graduates and presented 36 leadership awards to graduating senior women.

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It’s wonderful to see how an Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship – given by the Women’s Society to transfer students from our St. Louis Community College – transforms lives and builds dreams. These scholarships are just a few of the things that the (over 500) members of the Women’s Society are able to do for the St. Louis and Washington University communities.

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

CELEBRITY WAITER’S NIGHT 2019 Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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uests of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s Celebrity Waiter’s Night 2019 enjoyed happy hour, dinner, games, live music and celebrity waiters throughout Restaurant Village in West County Mall.

Children were encouraged to dress in costume as part of the “Itty-Bitty Celeb Crew” and meet some of their favorite characters. Sports, media, business and community celebrities served as waiters and waitresses at J. Gilberts and BRAVO! Cucina Italiana. Proceeds from the event support the nursery’s child abuse prevention programs that offer help to families in the area facing crisis.

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I’ve been working with the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery for the last few years. They have seen the worst in our community and have not let it break their spirit. In fact, the Crisis Nursery is more determined than ever to shine their light in the world and provide a safe haven for children.

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Friends of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

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urrounded by pictures of the before and after of the restoration of the Cathedral Basilica, friends, guests and clergy gathered at the Old Warson Country Club to celebrate the Cathedral Basilica Gala, hosted by the Friends of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. With its most recent project to repair and replace multiple windows, the more than 100-year-old building requires constant restoration and upkeep to maintain and preserve this architectural, historical and religious treasure.

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The Cathedral is one of the greatest treasures I believe we have in the city of St. Louis, and for us as the Catholic Church its one of the greatest tools we have for evangilization and drawing people to come to know Jesus Christ.

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United Services for Children

MASQUERADE GALA Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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uests were greeted by a Venetian gondolier as they entered the Masquerade Gala to benefit United Services for Children. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, which hosted the gala, was decorated in pure masquerade style, with classical musicians greeting guests as they browsed silent auction and raffle items while eating and drinking. The 35th annual gala benefited United Services for Children and its work to provide pediatric therapy and early intervention services to young children with developmental disabilities and delays, as well as to offer support services for the families of those children. In addition to awards, a highlight of the night was a performance by vocalists from the Bach Society of Saint Louis.

Well, I’m honored to be with three other wonderful, outstanding ladies who are all past co-chairs. We’ve done it before with our husbands, but it was a different dynamic doing it with four women this year, and we all brought different things to the auction and worked our butts off all year. We all have in our hearts, we feel very dedicated to this amazing organization, United Services for Children, and that’s what brought us to the table.

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Memory Care Home Solutions 13th Memories & Melodies gala Wednesday, Nov. 6 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Join MCHS for a dinner, raffle and presentation by neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt, MD – as well as the honoring of three longtime MCHS supporters. For more information on how to register visit memorycarehs.org

Alzheimer’s Community Service Award Recipients: Victoria J. Fraser, MD and Steve Miller, MD

HISTORY & MISSION Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be an overwhelming responsibility, fraught with specific, unique challenges and few available resources.

That is why Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS) was created. The organization’s mission is to extend time at home for families caring for individuals with memory impairment, focused on helping lessen the stress on the caregiver and minimize health care costs.

Founder Lisa Baron, JD served as director of real estate development at Parc Provence, an Alzheimer’s residential community extension of The Gatesworth, before founding MCHS in 2002. After watching her father-in-law care for his wife with Alzheimer’s, Baron was inspired to get involved directly. “We saw him go without eating or sleeping or going out,” Baron says. “He was our inspiration – caregivers are unsung heroes who are doing incredible, thankless work.”

MCHS provides social workers and occupational therapists over a year-long period, doing home visits customized for what is needed.

Caregivers receive a guide book that provides a framework to apply to what their situation needs the most.

Starting as a research project with Washington University and a pilot of 10 people, MCHS has grown significantly. “Last year we served 130,000 families,” Baron says. “Not many university protocols live beyond the university setting. We’ve been able to grow because of our generous funders.”

MEMORIES & MELODIES GALA The Memories & Melodies gala is an important fundraiser for MCHS, but it’s so much more than that. “Many people don’t know about nonprofits,” Baron explains. “There are 400 to 500 people at the event and it gets our name out so people can connect their friends and family to us.” The event also sets out to honor three individuals who have been instrumental in the growth of MCHS. The first, William A. Peck, MD, is a founding member of the organization’s advisory council and was dean of the Washington University School of Medicine when Baron first began research on the need for home training for family’s dealing with memory impairment. “[Peck] said from the very beginning that there was a need for this,” Baron confirms. Peck will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Vicky Fraser, MD, the Chairman of the Washington University Department of Medicine, and Steve Miller, Chief Clinical Officer at Cigna will each be receiving an Alzheimer’s Community Service Award. Both have been involved in the MCHS strategic planning and leadership team since 2002.

Baron calls these honorees rock stars, adding, “I cannot think of [anyone] more deserving. They’ve been so beneficial in terms of guidance, leadership and funding, and have helped give us legitimacy.”

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But the company’s history goes back a lot further than its time here. In 1989, co-founders Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams began the company with just 23 dedicated team members, and throughout the last three decades, the company has expanded to 30 retail stores and a manufacturing and distribution center in the heart of Furniture Row in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Along the way, MG + BW furnishings have regularly appeared in the homes of celebrities, on the pages of pretty much every design magazine in publication and on TV. What makes the company’s furnishings so special after all of these years? “We offer a great value for the comfort, quality and beauty of our furnishings,” says Billie Powell, general manager of the Frontenac signature store. “We’re able to introduce modern into the community, but we also have pieces that we refer to as New Traditional. We can cater to clients that have all aesthetics in a seamless way.”

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form of a three-day open house at the store with gift card giveaways, snacks and sparkling wine. “We were fortunate enough to see many of our regulars and lots of new faces too,” says Powell of the weekend celebration. Visitors were also able to take a look at the company’s new fall collection. So what specifically should customers and potential customers keep their eyes on this season?

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n 2021, Topton Way – a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of Clayton – will lead to two brand-new luxury condominiums unlike anything else in the area.

The Pearl Condominiums development, at 47 and 51 Topton Way, respectively, is the culmination of efforts by the Mehlman family – specifically, Topton Condominiums LLC, which is a joint venture by Mark S. Mehlman Condos LLC and Mehlman Brothers Condos LLC. Although construction just began, a single rendering alone has preemptively sold almost all of the prospective units at prices ranging from $850,000 to $2 million. Of the 16 condos available for purchase, only one remains, still 18 to 20 months out from completion.

How? Mark Mehlman says the magic is in the location and their flexibility and willingness to work with residents.

“People are looking to move into this area,” he says. “You have the feel of a suburban environment, and yet you have the walkability that an urban lifestyle provides. They’re looking for new construction because there hasn’t been anything new there in 10 years. We knew that when the right opportunity came along, in the right location, that there would be a demand for condominiums of this luxury price and size.”

The reputation of both companies at the forefront of The Pearl is the other factor Mehlman attributes to the success of the project. “It’s very difficult to sell units that are 18 to 24 months out when there’s nothing to look at,” Mehlman says, “but based upon our past experience and the reputation of both entities, we’ve been able to do something that’s probably just short of a miracle.”

Miracle met opportunity when four adjacent apartment buildings in such a treasured area of Clayton became available, and the Mehlman family knew they had to strike quickly. “There’s really few, if any, contiguous buildings out there that would allow for something like this to be built,” Mehlman explains. “There’s a good possibility that there won’t be anything built like this of this nature again because of the lack of property available.”

Once the Mehlmans had the land, the design process began immediately, with the help of Tyler Stephens of Core10 Architecture at the helm. Such a spectacular building called for equally unique floor plans, including those of the six units that were the first to sell, which feature a two-story layout with multiple bedrooms, loft spaces and private rooftop terraces.

The rest of the two- and three-bedroom homes also feature open floor plans, high-quality finishes, outdoor space, 10-foot-high ceilings and 8-foot solid doors.

The building’s homeowners, Mehlman notes, are an amazing group of past and present top executives and their families, who will also have the opportunity to work with an in-house designer to select their own interiors. “We love what we do, and we take very good care of all of our residents,” he says. “We’ve all become somewhat of a family as the next phase of life comes together.”

That familial energy contributes strongly to the Mehlman companies’ success. “I’m a very proud father,” Mehlman says. “I’ve been able to watch my sons’ success, and I’ve been able to take somewhat of a step back and let them be a major part of this entire project, along with my wife, Debi.”

The sense of family and community even gave life to the name of the development itself. “All four of our children went to the University of Colorado,” Mehlman says, “and there is an area in Boulder, Colorado, where there is a pedestrian mall, and the street it sits on is called Pearl Street. With this area [of Clayton] being a place that features so much walkability, like a pedestrian mall, it started to ring home again another common area for the family.”

Mehlman says it made the project that much more special to impart that personal message of home to the project.

“The Pearl had a beautiful ring to it,” he says. “And it just makes sense that this project felt somewhat like a gem.”

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MARY BETH BENES

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native of St. Louis, Mary Beth Benes has comprehensive real estate knowledge to rival anyone’s. This became evident when she was drawn into real estate by new Cardinals players and their families, whom she met through her husband’s career with Major League Baseball. Seeking her expertise on the area, Benes recognized great neighborhood fits and paired families with homes.

After becoming a licensed real estate agent, her expert advice on the area’s best schools and locations soon proved invaluable. She has the know-how to assist in homebuilding, buying, selling and relocating, making her an asset to clients every step of the way.

She specializes in the Highway 40/64 corridor, with a focus on Ladue, Frontenac, Town and Country, and Chesterfield – but her breadth of knowledge reaches all across the St. Louis area, including St. Charles County.

Rated No. 1 on St. Louis Business Journal’s list of “St. Louis’ Highest-Selling Real Estate Agents,” Benes consistently ranks in the top 0.25 percent of all agents, having earned a designation as No. 1 in the Town and Country office at Coldwell Banker Gundaker and the highest level of achievement within the agency, President’s Premier.

Benes not only understands the community; she gives back to her hometown as well. Married with three sons, she serves as a member of the Town and Country architectural review board, and volunteers at Westminster Christian Academy, the Andy Benes Charity Golf Tournament, and is a member of the Villa Duchesne School Alumni.

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arah Bernard has been in the real estate industry since 2008, specializing in residential sales and vacation properties. Bernard and her team – the No. 1 sales team at RedKey Realty leaders – work throughout the metropolitan area, selling homes from Soulard to Innsbrook and everywhere in between.

“I really enjoy the business aspect of managing my team, goals, direction of the business and overall marketing for my business and clients,” Bernard says.

“I have met fantastic people in my business who continue to challenge me, help me to grow and bring me ongoing business year after year.”

Bernard and her team strive to give clients a full-service approach from operations to stagers to buyer specialists, offering established marketing plans for sellers and unique services, like a central office and full-time staff.

“We are easy to reach and have a calm, approachable way of doing business,” Bernard says. “We measure success through the satisfaction of our clients.

Clients come first.”

Bernard is equipped to handle any homebuyer’s request as she is certified in luxury home marketing through the Luxury Home Marketing Institute and as a Resort and Second Home Specialist. She serves on the Resort & Second Home Committee for the National Association of REALTORS and helps to coach REALTORS around the country as a certified real estate business coach with Workman Success Systems.

When Bernard, a mother of three young adults, isn’t busy making real estate dreams come true, she enjoys travel, fitness and learning new languages, and also hosts the weekly television show “STL Live.”

GINA BUNDY ith more than $169 million in lifetime sales, Gina Bundy is the top agent with Gladys Manion Real Estate and ranks as one of the highest-selling agents in the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Book of Lists.”

Before becoming a successful real estate agent, Bundy earned an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from Washington University.

A St. Louis native and longtime Ladue resident, Bundy has formed a robust local network and knows the ins and outs of the St. Louis luxury market. Her expertise lies mainly in the areas of Clayton, Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Huntleigh and Ladue.

Using her immense industry knowledge and talent for listening to customers, Bundy ensures each of her client’s goals and priorities are met.

Bundy works to list and customize each marketing campaign to meet each client’s specific needs and searches beyond homes listed for sale on traditional channels.

Bundy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and playing golf.

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im Carney is consistently ranked as one of the leading agents of Coldwell Banker Premier Group and is listed among the top REALTORS in St. Louis. She specializes in the high-end real estate market, utilizing a unique and aggressive marketing plan that sells homes.

Carney prides herself on her proactive approach. Different from other top agents, she does not stick a sign in your yard hoping that your home will sell; she creates top-notch print advertising that cannot be beat. She also uses social media boosts and other unique tools that make a significant difference. She offers the necessary experience and savvy negotiation skills to get her clients what they want.

Carney attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School, went to the University of Missouri-Columbia and received her master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She resides in Ladue with her twin daughters, Emma and Grace, who are sophomores in high school.

Carney enjoys traveling and hanging out with her kids, usually beside the pool. She stays involved in numerous charities, including the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness organization, which champions a cause that is dear to her heart. After overcoming ovarian cancer six years ago, Carney donates 10 percent of her income to Siteman Cancer Center.

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he Lizzy Dooley Real Estate Group prides itself on providing exemplary customer service to clients at every price-point.

Specializing in the central corridor, the team – comprised of agents Lizzy Dooley, Kathy Grearson, Michelle Moshiri and Marty Gonnerman – utilizes extensive networks and continues to rank among the top-tier teams in the St. Louis area.

Dooley, the middle child of six, left for college, intent on becoming a sports announcer. Upon graduating with her degree in education, she met a new dream worthy of pursuit. “Real estate found me!” she claims.

Through family friend Kathy Beilein, the president of Laura McCarthy Real Estate, Dooley found her true inspiration. She also knew several family members who boasted successful careers in commercial and residential real estate.

“I grew up always having a great deal of respect for Kathy,” Dooley recalls.

“I met with her to discuss a career more than 13 years ago. I loved the energy and pace of real estate. Every day is something new – new people, new properties. I absolutely love this career!” In addition, Dooley participates in the Friends committee at The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, and she stays involved in her children’s school.

Known for its incredible skill at uncovering off-market properties, The Lizzy Dooley Real Estate Group often secures first looks within the highly competitive housing market. Hallmarks of this talented team include: “white

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glove” treatment, from start to finish; rigorous comparative market assessments; highly targeted marketing campaigns that leverage social media; and creative oversight for premarket staging.

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he Jiggs Dunn and Christine Cool real estate partnership is defined by a wealth of experience in the St. Louis market, combined with a history of integrity. As top producers for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate, Dunn and Cool have represented sellers’ and buyers’ real estate needs for more than 40 years.

Cool started her real estate journey on the commercial side and quickly discovered a passion for the residential market. Her keen attention to detail and dedication to clients, combined with her experience and enthusiasm, create the perfect balance.

Dunn has excelled in the real estate industry for more than 35 years. She has a recognized brand with her slogan, “It’s a Dunn deal,” and scores of satisfied clients praise her energy, commitment and honesty. Dunn’s high energy level and determination have led to many achievements, including a consistent ranking in the top one percent of all St. Louis real estate agents. She lives and loves real estate, working closely with her clients to provide personalized, professional service, as well as expertise and passion.

Together, Dunn and Cool encourage you to let their knowledge, experience and negotiation skills work for you when buying a home. And with $500-plus million in closed sales, it’s difficult to refuse their offer.

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MARIA ELIAS aria Elias has aided families in the moving process for 20-plus years, earning her a designation as a relocation and listing-andmarketing specialist, with a focus on Clayton and Ladue. Her expertise and community knowledge are evident through rave reviews from clients.

“Maria was a godsend!” one client says. “She was thoroughly organized [and] understood just what we wanted, preselecting 10 houses [that] met our criteria.”

Another shares similar sentiments: “After living [in this wonderful home for] a month, we are still in awe. Maria’s knowledge of the market, ability to bring people together to do the deal and professionalism was a testament to me [of her skill].”

As a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, Elias ranks in the top one percent of St. Louis REALTORS and is an Outstanding Services award recipient, as well as a member of the St. Louis Association of REALTORS. Prior to her real estate career, she established Town & Country Stables, one of St. Louis’ finest board-and-riding academies. Elias and her family then moved to a suburb of Chicago, where she managed the Ragdale Foundation, an arts institution. Born and raised in St. Louis, the Clayton resident attained her vast knowledge of the area’s communities, local school districts and the housing market

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pproaching 25 years of success in the housing industry, Amy Goffstein has established her reputation through “a thoughtful, personalized approach to real estate,” as her tagline states.

As a certified international property specialist, Goffstein is qualified to collaborate with clients, both buyers and sellers, who show interest in local and global real estate, making her an exceptional value and extraordinary asset to those pursuing their real estate dreams.

Goffstein began her career in 1995 by working with a local homebuilder, though her job soon took her to Vail, Colorado. “I worked as a REALTOR,” she details. “It was a great experience [through which I learned] the high-end market in a resort town. That experience has translated to working with the upper end of the market in St. Louis.”

Since then, Goffstein has specialized in listings within the St. Louis’ central corridor, especially in Ladue, Frontenac (where she and her family resides), Clayton, Webster Groves and Kirkwood.

Goffstein devotes her spare time to volunteer efforts at her children’s schools and throughout the Ladue School District. In addition, she takes part in equestrian sports alongside her daughter, Teddie, a seventh-grader, and golfing alongside her son, Andrew, a junior and member of his school’s golf team.

Goffstein’s dedication instills confidence in her clients. “My clients experience a strong level of comfort,” she says, “knowing that their real estate transaction is in the hands of someone who is not only competent, experienced and hardworking, but someone who truly understands from where they are coming and where they ultimately would like to end up.”

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usan Cox Holden thoroughly enjoys decorating and renovating properties, which is how she realized her calling. “I love helping people to achieve their goals,” she says. “Real estate fit perfectly.”

She earned her broker’s license in 1989, alongside her husband, Bill, who runs a real estate business in the Dominican Republic. She began her career with and has remained at Janet McAfee Real Estate.

“I like to search and find the perfect home to meet [my buyers’] needs,” Holden details. She mainly serves the central corridor, especially Ladue, Olivette, University City, Creve Coeur, Webster Groves, Des Peres and Town and Country.

“Sellers usually need guidance, [from] help getting maintenance and neutralizing done [to] getting the home to show at its best for photos,” she adds. “There is much more involved than just putting a ‘For Sale’ sign in the yard. With the public relying heavily on internet photos to decide which homes they are interested in, professional photos and careful preparation essential for success.”

On occasion, Holden has worked outside of the central corridor, from Wildwood and St. Albans to the Central West End neighborhood and downtown St. Louis. “Since I have been in the business for 30 years, I have worked in most areas of St. Louis,” she explains.

A regular on the “Top 10 Agents” list at Janet McAfee and a winner of the coveted 5-Star Customer Satisfaction award, she attributes the success to her motto of offering “simply superior service.”

Holden volunteers at Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan’s Purse and P.E.O. Sisterhood.

MIKE HUGGINS

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ince 2015, Mike Huggins has developed a successful career in the St. Louis real estate market. That is due, in large part, to his polestar being to make people’s real estate dreams accessible to them. With this directing principle at the heart of his business, he ensures his clients find a community in which they can thrive.

From assisting first-time homebuyers to clients seeking a larger home for their growing family, Huggins meets people wherever they are in the process.

He navigates the ins and outs of every real estate transaction to make the transition as effortless as possible for his clientele.

Huggins continues to succeed in the housing industry through persistence, which he exercises in every negotiation, and a diligence in understanding current market trends. This allows him to provide important insights to his clients about fluctuations in the market and how best to position them for resale.

At the end of the day for Huggins, it always comes back to putting clients first and meeting their needs. By doing so, he has earned a place for the past two years as a top producer at Laura McCarthy Real Estate.

“The best part of my job is helping my clients to achieve their dreams,” he says. “And watching them grow in their new homes and reinvest in their communities.” Huggins sees the bigger picture with his clients – and he does

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what it takes to help them live the dream.

M AYA K E FA LO V aya Kefalov left behind a career as a marketing research and account planning business consultant for the real estate industry on a dare. “My husband claimed that real estate perfectly matches my temperament and interests in architecture and renovations while encompassing my academic background, work experience and negotiating skills,” she explains.

Putting all of her effort into her new profession, Kefalov found real estate dynamic and personally challenging. “The thrill of helping real people on a daily basis wiped out all troubles and, in a few short months, I knew I had found my calling,” she shares.

Now she is a certified relocation specialist and ranked in the top one percent at her office. The Boston University graduate holds a master’s degree in Romanian and Spanish Linguistics and Literature, as well as in communications, marketing and advertising.

“Being fluent in five languages and affiliated with RedKey Realty [Leaders] – which is part of LeadingRE, the largest global relocation network – I offer my clients a cutting-edge advantage in their real estate transactions,” Kefalov states.

She has created a custom statistical analysis tool to give her clients an advantage, securing both buyers and sellers the best prices (“within one to two percent”) on the market. “I always outperform the competition,” she says.

Kefalov is married to her “best friend,” Vladimir, a professor of neuroscience at Washington University, and together they have three mostly grown children: Yan, Menea and Teo. In her spare time, she can be found making pottery, cooking,

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eter Lu felt drawn to the real estate industry, having learned about property management through his father, who partnered in a few real estate investment groups. Today, Lu represents the residential side of the market, with a decade of experience behind his name.

He and his team specialize in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Lu’s strength lies in his ability to help clients understand market values, where their property values stand and what potential rewards await certain investments.

“Our business motto is to do everything we can to fully represent our clients’ best interests,” states Lu. “We guide them through the confusing and sometimes nerve-wracking process. We do not worry about the payout on each deal. We know that if we do the right things, the rewards will be waiting for us on the back end.”

For the past two consecutive years, Lu has been listed as the No. 1 individual agent for RE/MAX within the St. Louis region. In 2017, The Wall Street Journal also designated him as No. 171 out of 1,000 top individual agents in the nation.

“I enjoy what I do,” says Lu. “As long as clients appreciate and see value in the service we provide, I hope to do this until I retire!”

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ndrea Maddock has over 20 years of marketing and design experience and has always found the home design and building process interesting. Naturally, she considered a career in real estate the right fit. “I know how to stage and photograph a house and make it shine to its full potential for the seller,” she shares.

Her wealth of knowledge in design, floorplans and finishes gives Maddock a unique insight. “I find it easy to see the potential of a house […] to look beyond brick-and-mortar and find the right home to fits my clients’ needs,” she explains.

The central corridor expert recognizes the best way to address her clients’ stress from buying or selling their home. “Planning is so important,” she says.

“I truly believe the first impression is the best. I understand the importance of presentation and don’t want to sell anything that’s not ready.”

A member of many boards, Maddock serves as past VP of the Glendale Historical Society and is an avid volunteer at her children’s schools. She’s always in attendance at her three daughters’ volleyball games and performances. In addition, she enjoys running, vacationing with her family, and trying new restaurants with her husband.

“I have lived in St. Louis my whole life,” Maddock says. “I love our town and everything it has to offer. I feel excited to meet new people and share in their excitement of buying or selling a home. We always start out as strangers – and end as friends.”

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eal estate is a tradition for the Mathes family. Steve Mathes followed his father, Julian Mathes, into the business of commercial real estate after graduation from Tulane University in New Orleans. He soon pursued his passion and focused on residential real estate when he joined Coldwell Banker Gundaker in 1984.

Today, Steve Mathes has guided clients through the process of buying and selling properties for more than 35 years. He has more than $500 million in closed sales and is a top producing agent, with a reputation that’s second to none. “I have built my reputation on honesty, integrity, experience and outstanding service,” Steve Mathes says. “The bottom line is results!”

Steve Mathes’ son followed suit, taking part in the family tradition. Joe Mathes graduated from John Burroughs School in 2005 and the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2009. Upon graduation from law school in 2014, he joined his father and launched his own real estate career.

Joe Mathes has already earned the coveted title of Rookie of the Year from Coldwell Banker Gundaker, where he has quickly become a top producer. The Mathes team continues to earn accolades and recognition. Steve Mathes is listed in the top one percent of Coldwell Banker agents, with an International President’s Premier designation – the highest rank one can receive.

In addition, Steve Mathes celebrates 40 years of marriage with his wife, Julie. Joe Mathes and his wife, Kaitlin, have two daughters, Catherine, age 2, and Julia, who is one month old.

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n the luxury real estate business since 2003, Sabrina Robb has established herself as one of St. Louis’ most respected residential advisors. What began as a family affair has led to her taking the helm as lead broker-agent for Robb Partners.

“I am excited to continue a strong tradition of service and trusted advising to buyers and sellers in St. Louis’ central corridor,” Robb says.

Robb Partners offers specific expertise in marketing and selling the distinct luxury homes of St. Louis County, including in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac and University City. The team has sold almost 200 homes since 2015, with an average sold price of $715,000, including many listings that sold for more than $2 million.

“In Clayton alone, we sold more than 60 homes at an average price of $930,000,” she notes. Robb finds that her passion for business is only further inspired by clients, with whom she has fostered a strong reputation, as well as among her colleagues.

“I can’t say enough good things about Sabrina,” Jane K., a Clayton buyer, says. “Wonderful communication made the process seamless. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.”

Shira and Jeff K., University City sellers, concur. “[Robb Partners] helped us prepare the highest quality listing that made our house shine and sell in less than one week,” they share.

The team’s association with Keller Williams Luxury and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate enables Robb Partners to combine its longstanding service traditions with innovative marketing strategies, all within the world’s largest real estate network.

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n 2011, Jen Ross Cross and her family moved into their Frontenac home. She, alongside her husband Andy and sons (Billy, age five, and James, age three), has devoted the past eight years to completely rehabbing the property. With a new master suite and the addition of a pool next on their to-do list, one thing is clear: Cross is passionate about real estate.

A partner at Circa Properties, Cross started in the housing industry in 2002 and has made it her mission to find the character, personality and unique details of each represented listing. Her Zillow reviews are commonly filled with comments on how Cross is a bit of a character herself, who makes buying and selling a home an enjoyable process.

The self-proclaimed real estate “nerd” prices properties by combing through data and touring the competition to ensure accuracy. Cross believes in the saying that “good people know good people,” which is evident in the number of clients who have referred family and friends to her.

A singular service that Cross and her team offer sellers is the ability to coordinate, facilitate and finance any necessary updates and repairs to a property in need, prior to listing it on the market.

In order to get top-dollar, Cross maintains, 99 percent of properties need some amount of work to be performed. Most sellers don’t have the time or resources to execute this, but Cross revels in finding creative solutions, which is one of many ways that she adds value to the process.

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ombine Margaret Wright and Lisa Mullen, and you get the ideal combination of professionalism and dedication devoted to the process of selling or buying your home. Thanks to extensive backgrounds in marketing (Wright) and sales, management and customer service (Mullen), this balanced team covers all the bases to ensure each client’s success.

Both Wright and Mullen think creatively and strategically, enjoying the challenge of matchmaking clients to their dream properties. The Wright Mullen Team’s initial step with buyers is to assess their needs and desires in order to best understand what conceptualizes the client’s vision for his or her home.

In assisting sellers, Wright and Mullen work closely with the home owners to prepare the house to appeal to today’s buyers. Their strategy has proven effective, with most listings going under contract in the first week. They recognize that selling or buying a home can be the most significant decision one can make in his or her life. Wright and Mullen handle all of the details to make it an enjoyable and efficient process from start to finish.

Wright entered into real estate by first selling her own home, 15 years ago.

Her successful representation revealed a knack for navigating the industry and so she began her successful career to help others make their real estate dreams come true.

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skills to assist buyers and sellers. Her honesty and multi-tasking savvy make her a valuable asset and well-equipped to handle the many facets of this ever evolving industry.

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This Frontenac estate stuns with architectural excellence.

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with a generous walk-in closet; and more. $1.88 million

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2 CLAYCHESTER DRIVE BY PEAKS VIEW LLC; 1346 GREENWOOD COURT BY KRISTI FOSTER; 2 HORTENSE PLACE BY SPICEWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LLC; 46 WASHINGTON TERRACE BY REED R. RADCLIFFE

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ituated on a secluded 1-plus acre in St. Albans, this 1½-story estate takes your breath away with an impressive outdoor area, featuring an inground custom pool, with a slide; a porch, with a bar and retractable screen; and a playground. Wake up inside the main-level master suite, then make moves toward the impressive kitchen for your morning espresso. A custom copper sink, two dishwashers, top-rated appliances and a massive granite center island fill out the space in beautiful fashion. Lounge inside the great room, where a custom barn-wood accent wall creates a warm and cozy ambiance. When guests arrive in the evening, serve up cocktails at the main-level antique wet bar (a customized piece with a copper top) or grab a vintage from the wine cellar. However you while away the day, it’s the unseen amenities of this home, from the newer roof to the climate-controlled five-car garage, that truly make it stand apart.

This 7-bedroom, 7 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom home in St. Albans is listed for $1.9 million.

The Kristi & JT Monschein Team 17050 Baxter Road, Suite 200, 636-537-8288, themonscheinteam.com For more than 35 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate (formerly Prudential Alliance, Realtors) has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major counties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Berkshire Hathaway offers onestop shopping services, including corporate relocation, new-homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.

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This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom and 2-half bathroom home in Huntleigh is listed for $3.75 million.

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton 314-629-3931 (Norwood), 314-435-4606 (Patton), finesthomesstl.com, janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning in the founder’s basement, the Janet McAfee Real Estate network is now four decades strong and a recognized local leader. Today, the firm enjoys a corporate office in Ladue, more than 100 active professional agents and a significant presence in the St. Louis central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings to leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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his equestrian estate sits on three magnificent acres in the prestigious village of Huntleigh and is ideal for large-scale entertaining. Boasting the best in outdoor living, relax under the covered loggia or enjoy the pristine landscaping and saltwater pool. Wow your guests indoors as well when you show off the imported wood bar in the hearth room, custom wine room, formal and informal living areas, and lower level theater room. Leave time for yourself, as you’ll surely want to bask in your master suite, filling out its own wing. Soak in the luxe-inspired master bath – complete with heated marble floors – or take the circular stairs up to your personal loft.

Room-sized closets and an impressive cathedral ceiling round out the most luxurious of private spaces. This turn-key opportunity holds all the timeless charm of a Georgian Revival with more than 50 percent newer additions to the property, including a Sonos system, and whole-house generator.

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296 SOUTH GRAESER ROAD CREVE COEUR (LADUE SCHOOLS)

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New custom home under construction by Dublen Homes on a .74-acre site with 4 BD, 3.5 baths, approximately 5,300 SF and loaded with upgrades. ...$2,089,000

New custom ranch home by Berkley in sought-after subdivision on 1.08-acre site with 4 BD, 3.5 baths with approximately 4,000 SF. ...$1,450,000

New custom home to be built, 1.5-story, 4BD, 3.5 bath in Heather Hill Subdivision.

Spacious updated 5 BD, 1.5-story home on an acre site with a pool & hot tub.

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1.5-story designjust completedn with 5 BD, 4.5 baths, and approximately 4,714 SF by Helmut Weber Construction. Still time to choose finishes! ...$1,099,000

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Renovated 1.5-story, 5+ BD, 4.5 baths, acre lot, 4,440 SF, plus the Home Protection Plan.

Another new home to be built by Helmut Weber Construction. 2-story, 5 BD, 4.5 baths with approx. 4,300 SF of living space including finished LL. ...$775,000

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5 BD, 4.5 bath 2-story with approx. 4,164 SF including the finished LL on a wooded lot. Home Protection Plan.

New custom 4 BD, 3.5 Bath, 2-story home with approximately 3,300 SF to be built by Dublen on a .49-acre lot.

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By Berkley and Son Development. A ranch with 4 BD, 3 baths, and approximately 3,400 SF on two levels in cul-de-sac neighborhood!

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17 BON PRICE TERRACE OLIVETTE (LADUE SCHOOLS) 2-story with 4 BD, 3.5 baths with 2,650 SF on a cul-de-sac lot or buy just the lot for $215,000.

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FEATURE: MISTER GUY AND MG WOMEN

PHOTO COURTESY OF MISTER GUY

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Stars, $55, Ivy Hill (ivyhillboutique.com)

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ON TREND Esqualo jacket, $99, Ivy Hill (ivyhillboutique.com)

Marvelous Mustard

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Mustard numbers among autumn’s most stylish colors, so don’t fear donning apparel of that hue. Pair denim or black with it – or adopt a head-to-toe mustard look – and you’ll feel fashionably fabulous this fall!

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Headband, $20, Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com) Esqualo sweater, $75, Ivy Hill

Crosby dress, $212, Never Enough

Earrings, $18, Ivy Hill

Mark Jenkins flats, $99, Rachel’s Grove (rachelsgrove.com) Theory coat, $695, Saks Fifth Avenue

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Saloni dress, $795, Saks Fifth Avenue (saksfifthavenue.com)

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONROY

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ister Guy is staying in style with a chic new location, fresh branding and a deeper selection of trendsetting designer duds – all while maintaining its perfectly tailored approach to service that has kept customers coming back for more than 40 years.

The area staple for timeless yet trendy men’s and women’s clothing and accessories will unveil contemporary stores for both Mister Guy and MG Women (formerly Mister Guy Women’s) during grand reopening celebrations beginning the week of Oct. 14. Still in Ladue Market, the men’s and women’s shops are now adjacently located at 9817 and 9811 Clayton Road, respectively, in Ladue.

Terry and Carla Felumb began working for Mister Guy in 1976 and purchased the company in 1992. Now the Felumbs are passing the longtime family business to its second generation – their daughter, Sarah Rhim, and her husband, Simon – who moved back to St. Louis from San Francisco in 2009.

“My parents are still very involved, and for the past 10 years, [Simon and I] have been in the process of learning the business, moving it into the next generation,” Sarah Rhim says, adding that she is leading buying and marketing for the women’s side, while her spouse is on the sales floor and handling the marketing and buying for the men’s store.

The newly connected Mister Guy and MG Women is a step forward, with a nod to the past, Rhim says. “Historically, the stores were combined men’s and women’s stores, but because of a real estate opportunity in St. Louis, they opened separate shops,” she says. “We wanted to return to the heritage of the

brand and put our store back together to make it more convenient to shop both our men’s and women’s [collections].”

The new location has been renovated from top to bottom to feature a contemporary feel with modern décor, including chrome and mixed-metal fixtures, as well as a gray, white and navy color scheme. “The clothes really pop against the color palette,” Rhim says. “It’s a contemporary, updated and cosmopolitan shopping experience like you would have in a bigger city.”

With the new space also comes a rebranding, including fresh logos; new e-commerce websites, misterguymens.com and misterguywomens.com; and, of course, the new name for Mister Guy Women’s. “We changed the women’s store name since Mister Guy Women’s was always sort of a misnomer if you didn’t know the history of the brand,” Rhim says. “We wanted to give it a fresh start.”

Both reimagined stores will still offer many of the same quality, contemporary local to international brands customers know and love, including Peter Millar Crown men’s apparel and Peter Millar luxury menswear and womenswear.

The remodeled men’s shop also will carry a new, exciting inventory for fall, from an expanded shoe selection and a Stenstroms custom shirt department to an even bolder emphasis on tailored clothing, Rhim says. “Tailored clothing has the biggest expansion,” she says. “It will have 400 square feet of additional selling space, and a much larger selection of off-the-rack tailored suits and custom suit options.”

The revamped women’s store, which carries everything from traditional yet

trendy dresses to denim and accessories, will add Trask shoes and Trina Turk clothing, as well as continue to offer newer brand favorites such as Veronica Beard designer wear and MOTHER jeans.

Although the shops have a new look, Mister Guy’s signature services will stay the same, from free gift wrap to complimentary alterations, fittings and full styling services. “We will still have the same great customer service people are used to,” Rhim says. “Everything we do at Mister Guy and MG Women is for our clientele … from the current makeover to the brands we carry to the custom, free tailoring offered – even down to the details of birthdays, personal style preferences [and] special ordering.”

The week of grand reopening events will include the stores’ fall brand release, gift raffles and a red-carpet celebration featuring food, cocktails, DJ Who and a photo booth from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16. “The theme is to wear your favorite Mister Guy outfit – vintage or new,” Rhim says. “It will be a celebration of our heritage, as we look both backward and forward and embrace all the support from everyone in St. Louis for the last 40 years.”

As Mister Guy looks to the future, it will employ a renewed effort to mesh its men’s and women’s shops with combined events, such as a Trask shoes trunk show next month, Rhim says: “We want to continue to bring the stores together.”

Mister Guy and MG Women, 9817 and 9811 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-991-5262, misterguymens.com, misterguywomens.com

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“FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.”

hat line, apocryphally attributed to NASA Mission Director Gene Kranz in the classic 1995 film Apollo 13, accurately sums up our society’s approach when faced with a crisis. We find a way to conquer adversity, and we expect to win. Admirable qualities, no doubt, that previously have served us well in times of trouble.

Unfortunately, that noble attitude has some unintended consequences, two of which I’ll consider here.

The first unintended consequence is that we too often focus on deciding who or what is to blame. The examples throughout our history are numerous.

We saw this in the 1940s, with the military’s investigation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; again in 1968, with the investigation into the capture of the USS Pueblo off the coast of North Korea; and even earlier this century, with the investigation of 9/11. In each case, did we work to understand how these events could have been avoided, or did we simply look for a villain?

Our inclination to find blame fails to acknowledge that disasters such as these are often caused by failures, both individual and systemic. Humans, being what we are, are ultimately responsible for failure. But we do not deal easily with failure. We fear failure. It breeds

contempt. No one is lonelier or avoided more ardently than a person who is perceived to be failing. It gives us comfort to be able to say it’s someone else’s fault.

Which brings me to the second unintended consequence. As an educator, I have always struggled with our traditional A-B-C-D-F grading system. There is no E; we jump right to “F” for emphasis on failure.

How many young students have been labeled as failures in this way, perhaps stigmatizing them for life?

How many have seen a big red F at the top of a test paper and given up? Would it not be better to focus on helping them learn from their mistakes, to show them what it takes to do better and to foster the inherent potential they possess? Shouldn’t we accept that we have as much responsibility as they do to see them succeed?

I prefer the approach Winston Churchill espoused: “Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Failure is not an option when we accept the truth that success is difficult. Success does not come easily; certainly, it is much easier to fail. The most successful people are usually also the most persistent. Success takes planning, preparation and perseverance. Most important, it requires a belief in oneself that success is possible.

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failure with triumph.

Success glows ever brighter when contrasted with the repeated failures that one may have experienced along the way. Although not an option, failure should be an opportunity to learn, to improve and to strive for a better tomorrow.

That is the attitude that put men into space and brought them back safely, against all odds. It is that attitude that we need to have every time we face adversity.

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he day after Labor Day, my phone predictably starts to ring – a lot.

September calls are mostly parents of high school seniors facing college applications. Their offspring have been back at school long enough for the joint parent/child conference with the college counselor to have occurred and the flood of work involved to have started – hard on all involved, especially with deadlines.

Yes, applying to college is a lot of work on top of Advanced Placement courses, varsity sports and the universal desire to enjoy senior year. Applying to college can become something that gets in the way, often by surprise in scope, causing perpetual procrastination. Parents who’ve already been through it are pros. But for the uninitiated or vets, here are some tips to help all through the college application season: First, relax and learn. Feeling confused and overwhelmed initially is normal. Convert those nerves into energy. Although your senior must do the tests and the writing himself or herself, parents can really help by channeling their efforts into the “name, rank and serial number” stuff of listing

addresses, recording stats/activities (after all, you drove to most of them!) and keeping multiple college deadlines straight.

Second, write that all-important letter of positive, parental information requested by the college counselor, and get it in early – like now. This is your best chance for a positive impact, mom and dad!

Counselors have many recommendation letters to write and appreciate detailed information they can use on each student. They may share what you say in their own letter, which neither you nor your senior will ever see, but most colleges will. Yet be truthful!

Exaggerations may cast doubt on the entire missive, rendering it useless.

Third, plan college visits. Try to include one weekday when current students are in classes.

Schedule timing to hit the information session/tour.

Your own senior should make observational notes to write supplements later.

Fourth, balance weekend time – homework, sports, college apps. The more competitive the schools you’re applying to, the more time will be needed to write and edit. Here’s a suggestion: Plan late mornings for college apps after a good night’s sleep and a

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Finally, provide support – and don’t nag. Seniors need a heartfelt hug!

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Autumn Falls ON THE LINKS

By Warren Mayes

PORT KEEPS PLAYING WELL IN BIG TOURNEYS

Seven-time United States Golf Association champion Ellen Port reached Round 32 in the 58th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Port, the No. 2 seed from St. Louis, earned a solid 6-and-5 victory over fellow Missourian Kathy Glennon of Wildwood, at the 5,732-yard par-72 at Cedar Rapids Country Club.

“I was steady – I think I missed maybe one fairway and two greens,” says Port, who has won this championship three times, most recently in 2016.

“Kathy’s a really good player, and we’ve played a lot of golf together. She’s not the person you want to draw because she’s a great putter, steady, a fierce competitor.

But by her admission, she was a little bit out of sync.”

Glennon was making her third appearance in the tourney. She qualified for it by shooting an impressive 74 on July 29 at Aberdeen Golf Club.

Port, who shot a 145 in stroke play, lost her round-of-32 match to Sue Wooster of Australia. Wooster, who shot a 156 in stroke play, defeated Kim Eaton of Mesa, Arizona, 4 and 3 in her round-of-64 match.

Wooster ended Port’s tourney play with a 1-up victory.

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BERKMEYER MISSES CUT Although Town and Country’s Skip Berkmeyer earned another berth in a United States Golf Association tournament, he failed to capitalize on doing so.

Berkmeyer missed the 145 cut in the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship played at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina, finishing 19-over with a 159 on rounds of 83 and 76.

Berkmeyer has played in the U.S. Amateur 10 times – this being his 31st USGA championship.

NIENHAUS WINS AT WINGHAVEN Drew Nienhaus, a junior at St. Joseph’s Academy, completed her summer season of golf in the Gateway PGA Junior Tour Championship by capturing the twoday tourney played at WingHaven Country Club.

Nienhaus claimed the girls’ tour division and overall titles by shooting rounds of 73 and 79 for an 8-over 152 win.

Coming in second was her Angels sophomore teammate Mia Rallo, who finished with a 153 on rounds of 76 and 77.

“Summer competition is now over, and I’m focused on a strong high school season,” Nienhaus says. “We have a great time together and Coach [Carol] Fromuth is a legend to play for. We want to win state again.”

GUYOT DOES LIKEWISE In the summer season-ending tournament for local junior golfers, Chaminade junior Jack Guyot captured

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the two-tournament at Gateway PGA Junior Tour Championship at WingHaven Country Club.

He finished with an even 144 on rounds of 66 and 78 to claim the boys’ tour division and overall titles.

“It was a good confidence-booster and a good reminder that even if I have a bad start, I can always come back,” Guyot says.

YOUNG GOLFERS EXCEL IN OPTIMIST CHAMPIONSHIP

Several local young golfers did well at the recent Optimist International Junior Golf Championship.

The event took place on the Blue Monster Course (6,698 yards) and the Golden Palm (6,741) at Doral Resort and Spa. All three boys in the 14 to 15 age group made the cut to be among the top 70 players. Maxwell Sigman of Dardenne Prarie, a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt West, finished 40th overall at 22 over par; he shot

rounds of 80-79-78 for a 237. Trip Sanfelippo of Wildwood, a sophomore at Lafayette, came in 58th at 25 over par; he shot rounds of 82-80-78 for a 240. Ryan Walsh of Chesterfield, a sophomore at Chaminade, was 63rd and finished 29 over par; he shot rounds of 83-79-82 for a 244.

Boys 16 to 18 played two rounds on the Blue Monster and one on Golden Palm. Curt Hastie, a junior at Chaminade, failed to make the 54-hole cut; he shot rounds of 82, 83 and 81 for a 246, which was 31 over par.

Neither of the two local girls in the 15 to 18 age group made the 54-hole cut. The girls played two rounds on the Red Tiger Course and one round on the Golden Palm Course. Drew Neinhaus, a junior at St. Joseph’s Academy, shot rounds of 79-81-87 for a 32-over par 247. Momo Kikuchi, a senior at Pattonville, had rounds of 78-87-84 for a 35-over 250.

METROPOLITAN OPEN CHANGES VENUE

Because of an opportunity for the Country Club of St. Albans’ Lewis & Clark Course to host the 2020 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Championships mostly concurrent with the Metropolitan Open Championship, the latter competition is changing venues for next year, its 15th.

Lake Forest Golf & Country Club in Lake St. Louis will host what has become the premier state and regional open in the Midwest, which will take place next June 16 to 20.

The Lewis & Clark Course hosted the first 14 such championships.

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big picture, am passionate and love to inject others with the truth of what t. Louisan Matt Hall is on a mission: “to change the way I know about successful investing. Together, we’re a tough combination.” people think and feel about investing.” As co-founder and Episode 3 of Take the Long View features Hill and Hall sharing the story of president of Hill Investment Group, Hall approaches that their partnership. mission one client at a time. In his 2016 book, Odds On: Hill Investment Group specializes in working with clients who have The Making of an Evidence-Based Investor, he spread his $2 million or more of investable assets; however, the firm also serves message to a wider audience. Now Hall is reaching even clients who have $200,000 or more to invest through the Hillfolio division more people through the airwaves with a new podcast, Take the Long of the business, which aims to grow the investments of its clients to the View with Matt Hall. next level.

“Anheuser-Busch used to have a motto that ‘making friends is our Hall notes that evidence-based investing is unique in the financial business,’” Hall says. “I love this so much because ultimately I’m trying services world. “We’re about helping investors leverage academic to do the same – make new friends and create more meaningful research for better long-term outcomes, to achieve financial freedom,” connections with our existing friends. My podcast is helping me connect he explains. “When you marry an approach based on real research with with new people and add texture to my existing friends and clients.” caring, hospitable professionals who are Take the Long View isn’t about getting highly competent and qualified, you’ve rich quickly, timing the stock market got a tough combination to beat.” or uncovering the secrets of investing.

In Odds On, Hall embeds his Instead, Hall says it has to do with investment philosophy into a relatable changing a listener’s frame of reference. and understandable story. “I tried hard Guests range from financial experts to to bury the lessons of evidence-based psychologists to successful people with investing inside of a personal narrative – compelling personal stories – people like my own,” he says. “In my experience, real Cheree Berry of Cheree Berry Paper, David humans love learning when it doesn’t feel Kabiller and Shake Shack founder Danny like learning.”

Meyers. Each guest will present a unique Hall’s personal story also includes or unusual perspective favoring a longlessons he learned through difficult times. term outlook. “It’s a podcast about how When he was 33, Hall learned he had to frame or view a successful approach,” leukemia – a diagnosis that changed his Hall says. outlook and is responsible for some of the Hall’s personal story has its own passion and drive he displays in all areas of unexpected twists and turns. A graduate of his life today. He credits his medical team Edwardsville High School in Illinois, Hall – Matt Hall and the drug Gleevec with saving his life. earned a 1996 bachelor’s degree in English “It feels cliché to say, but having literature at the University of Missourifaced cancer makes me value my time Columbia, where he met his wife, Lisa, while standing in line at the bookstore. Hall attended law school for a brief differently,” he says. “If you start thinking about your own mortality in your 30s, it can catalyze maturity and an understanding of what truly time and never intended to enter the financial field. matters. I’d also say that I’m bolder because I’m aware of the finite His life changed direction when a friend gave him a book on financial amount of time I have.” markets. Hall found it fascinating and knew he wanted to pursue a new Hall plans to spend that time motivating others to make the most career path in the world of finance and investing. “My most meaningful of all aspects of their lives. “Pat on the back or kick in the butt, just experience before launching our firm was at a special place called depends on the situation,” he says. “What I’m really against is Buckingham Asset Management,” he says. “The founders and the early indifference. If I’m working on something I care about, then I feel like principals were brilliant, kind and generous with me. I owe a lot of my I’m really living.” success to their willingness to let me learn from them.”

In 2005, Hall joined forces with his friend and colleague Rick Hill to form Hill Investment Group. He credits the pair’s success to shared Take the Long View is available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and values and complementary skills. “He’s a Wharton MBA, likes bullet Google podcasts. Episodes are also available via the podcast’s website: points and ‘just the facts, ma’am,’” Hall says of Hill. “I prefer stories, the takethelongview.com.

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ince May, local culinary devotees have been savoring sandwiches, steaks, seafood and other dishes at the West End Bistro, which serves lunch and dinner in St. Louis’ DeBaliviere Place neighborhood.

The restaurant, which replaced Pig & Pickle in that space, comes from the husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Marion Green, with co-owner Gina McCurry.

The Greens each have nearly 30 years of experience in hospitality; they met 11 years ago while employed at Clayton’s famed Saint Louis Club, where Marion Green worked as a server and restaurant manager for 28 years.

Kevin Green’s formal training as a chef comes from Louisville, Kentucky-based Sullivan University,

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as well as The Culinary Institute of America in New York. Since then, he’s led kitchens at a senior living facility and at Kreis’ Steakhouse in Frontenac. He also previously cooked at Guido’s “on The Hill” in St. Louis and Charlie Gitto’s.

“It’s a place that is for families and friends from the neighborhood to feel welcomed,” Marion Green says of the West End Bistro, which marks her and her husband’s debut in restaurant ownership. “Our food caters to whoever comes in, from casual to fine dining.

It’s traditional cuisine with global influences.”

The dining area, which accommodates 60 guests, received the Greens’ personal touch, with a contemporary ambiance highlighted by warm tones, vibrant aquarium imagery displayed on flat-screen TVs

By Mabel Suen and jazz played over the house speakers to set the tone.

Highlights from the menu include The West End, with twin pork rib-eyes, mashed sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables and caramelized apple demi-glace.

Another popular pick, shrimp and grits, features blackened shrimp, white cheddar grits, bayou gravy and seasonal vegetables.

Additional specialties include pan-seared crabcakes with soubise and crispy leeks; French onion soup with Swiss cheese gratiné; and bouillabaisse with mussels, scallops, shrimp, crab legs, fennel, tomato-saffron broth, a baguette and the fish du jour.

Sandwiches include a chicken club with grilled chicken, lettuce, jalapeño, tomato, onion and bacon jam on a brioche; a turkey croissant with smoked turkey,

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Swiss cheese, cranberry mustard, lettuce, tomato and onions; and a bistro burger with cheddar, bacon, barbecue sauce and fried onions.

To drink, guests can choose from a wine list, as well as the Everyday Bistro, a drink special that features a mix of punch with the bartender’s choice of rum, vodka or gin. Between the cuisine and the libations there, in fact, theatergoers should have no reason to equivocate about visiting the West End Bistro before taking in Two to Tango from the St. Louis Actors’ Studio.

“I tried to cook what I think St. Louis is familiar with, from steaks and sandwiches to pastas,” Kevin Green says. “My goal was just to be diverse with the food. All the dishes are cooked to order. That way, I can tailor the food to the customer.”

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Story: Adam’s feeling frisky about being alone with his wife, Jan. For the first time in what seems like ages, with their 9-year-old son away for the night at a sleepover, the middle-aged couple has time for just the two of them.

Unlike Adam, though, Jan isn’t focused exclusively on jumping into the sack. She’s feeling a lot of pressure from her job, trying to transition from being a wannabe New York City dancer to making a living to help pay the bills for their renovated brownstone and their son’s expensive school tuition.

Adam co-owns an architectural firm but has become increasingly dissatisfied with the lackluster projects he’s taken just to keep it afloat. He’s been out of town quite a bit, which Jan doesn’t think much about – until she answers the phone and the woman on the other end of the line ends the conversation quickly.

Jan feels fine with the plentiful romance and sex to be had – so long as she meets an impending business deadline. Adam says he wants to reignite the flames of his relationship with Jan, whom he says still attracts him. As the night progresses, however, Jan begins to wonder why Adam has been gone so often.

Has Adam underestimated his wife’s ability to recognize distress signals in their marriage? Does enough passion remain in the relationship to steer it past troubling roadblocks? And are Adam and Jan responsible for their son’s stress and peculiar behavior?

Highlights: St. Louis Actors’ Studio opens its 13th season, themed “Two to Tango,” with a bristling presentation of Michael Weller’s acerbic examination of a modern marriage.

Other Info: A news release from the troupe observes: “With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships: Mentor and apprentice, husband and wife, mother and child.”

Director John Pierson starts that season with this sizzling battle of the sexes between a husband with some surprising secrets and a strong-willed wife with just enough vulnerability to keep emotional wounds open and festering.

Weller’s story unfolds in one act and roughly 90 minutes of performance time, leavening its savage structure with interludes of breezy comedy and several moments of sexual contact, both flirtatious and more overt. The alternating scenes of caustic conversation and tender interludes make Fifty Words seem like an updated version of Edward Albee’s classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, although less cerebral and certainly not as incisive.

Julie Layton and Isaiah Di Lorenzo, who play the couple, finely convey the nuances as well as the volcanic explosions in their relationship. Layton excels in depicting Jan’s view of the marriage, setting up the

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contrasts in her character in naturalistic fashion: Jan can coldly recall telling Adam she didn’t want children because she wasn’t cut out to be a mother – then react frantically when the two of them receive a call with potentially distressing news about their son.

Di Lorenzo shows his character dancing among moments of sexual bravado, fond recollections of his first date with Jan and genuine concern for his son from a different perspective. It’s odd, though, how Adam never says Jan’s name until near the play’s end.

Pierson wisely navigates his two players through the shoals of marital uncertainty, keeping his audience off-kilter with this savvy interpretation of Weller’s two characters, especially Layton’s impressive presentation of Jan’s tightrope of emotions and cool, calculated responses.

Director and performers make the most of Sammy Kriesch’s cozy scenic design, which squeezes a kitchen and a living room upfront as well as stairs at stage left leading to an offstage bedroom and a door at stage right to the brownstone’s unseen front door. Paintings on the walls complement the upscale look.

Weir has a knack for realistic dialogue, with memorable lines like “I hate when you do that calm, sarcastic thing” and “We were just learning how to hate each other then.” He owes considerable thanks to Albee as a kind of godfather for Fifty Words, which incidentally refers to Jan’s wish that that many synonyms for love existed.

Many married people doubtless will recognize their own best and worst natures in Adam and Jan, while perhaps others can thank their stars that they don’t.

Regardless, Fifty Words will keep your attention as you wonder what will happen to this star-crossed pair.

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Company: St. Louis Actors’ Studio Venue: The Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle, St. Louis Dates: Sept. 27 to 29, Oct. 3 to 6 Tickets: $30 to $35; contact 1-800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 LadueNews.com | SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW… 2017 BUCCI – VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI Grape: 100% Verdicchio Location: Ostra Vetere, Province of Ancona, Le Marche, Italy Owner: Ampelio Bucci Winemaker: Giorgio Grai Approximate Retail Price: $20 Website: villabucci.com TASTING NOTES: Color: Hues of honey, light gold and Tuscan sun; transparent and bright Aroma: Rich bouquet of perfume and white flowers, leading into Golden Delicious apple and a hint of almond Taste: Rich texture; complex flavors of apple, pineapple and honeysuckle

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VIP trip to Bucci winery in Italy would result in being greeted at the gates with your very own half-bottle of the Verdicchio, with a colored straw through which to sip as you tour the grounds, vineyards, winery and museum,

thus immediately relaxing you from fear of any of the pretentiousness so common in the world of wine.

The Bucci family has farmed and made wine since the 1700s, making them one of the oldest producers of the region. The winery sits amid the Castelli di Jesi (“Castles of Jesi”) in the Marche region, on the east coast of central Italy. Rich with history, the Castelli refers to the several hilltop villages that surround the town of Jesi, each with its own medieval fortress.

The Bucci style of wine growing and winemaking combines centuries-old traditions and practices with more modern techniques. The family begins with six different vineyards, all at different elevations, soil types and slopes that face in all directions. The vines planted, which are carefully selected from Bucci’s own nursery, average 35 years old. The vineyards are all vinified separately and then blended before bottling.

The winery itself, being underground, maintains constant cool temperatures,

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making artificial refrigeration during the winemaking and barrel aging unnecessary.

The winemakers have also been established as 100 percent organic, having used neither herbicides nor pesticides in the vineyards.

Ampelio Bucci and Giorgio Grai’s style for their Verdicchio sort of goes against the Italian tradition to produce light-bodied, crisp white wines. Aging in large neutral oak barrels encourages the wine’s complexity and structure without harsh tannins or oak flavors. It’s aged longer before being blended and bottled, which helps ensure the wine’s durability and aging potential. As a result, Bucci produces a rich, round, complex and deliciously satisfying wine that can be enjoyed on any occasion, year-round, and for years to come.

Food Pairings: The Verdicchio pairs nicely with lobster bisque, firm cheeses, hors d’oeuvres and light dishes with white fish.

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f all the plastic arts – loosely, visual art, distinguished from, say, music or literature – perhaps none petrifies congenitally fumble-fingered sorts more than sculpture – yet sculptor Katie Bensky makes that art look effortless.

In addition to teaching all-level sculpture classes in her home studio in Frontenac and at University City’s Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design, Bensky spends her days sculpting predominantly human subjects “in ceramic clay – either earthenware [coarser baked clay], terra cotta or paper clay [clay infused with cellulosic fiber].”

Despite an ironic twist, an element of inexorability characterizes her choice of callings. Much earlier in her life, according to Bensky’s website, actual plastic may well have inspired her future interest in sculpture, as she meticulously assembled model aircraft.

“I don’t have detailed memories of how I came to spend countless hours on the kitchen floor gluing parts of model airplanes together,” Bensky says. “Only in retrospect has it occurred to me the correlation between my affinity for 3D sculpture and these early childhood memories.

“I think all children’s actions are inspired by those quiet inner voices – and our job as parents is to help guide them toward those early calls.”

Despite her interest in polystyrene aircraft, Bensky earned a Bachelor

of Business Administration degree in marketing from Des Moines, Iowa’s Drake University – and then calendar pages started fluttering away.

“It took me quite a few years and careers to realize the importance of ‘following one’s bliss,’” she says, borrowing a catchphrase from famed comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell. “In high school – Ladue Horton Watkins – I spent as many hours as I could making art, ceramics in particular. It never dawned on me that art could be a viable career choice.

“But as the years passed, my yearning to sculpt the figure/head in clay grew. I believe very much in fate. I was introduced to a sculpting class taught

by Bob Walker at John Burroughs School. I instantly fell in love with the class and continued on to Fontbonne University, where I received my M.A. in sculpture.”

A study of works displayed on Bensky’s website suggests a marked affinity for masks, busts and, to a lesser extent, torsos. “When I began, I had a strong yearning to find a class where I could learn how to mold a portrait head in clay,” she recalls.

“I’m not certain where this came from, and to this day, I’m most attracted to the forms of the face, be it a portrait of a child or a much larger-thanlife, mildly abstracted head. Nonetheless, I love bringing clients’ ideas and visions to fruition in any figurative form.”

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Whether among her commissioned or noncommissioned sculptures, Bensky’s works similarly suggest an impressive grasp of the nuances of expression. A bust titled Surrender, for instance, radiates sheer jubilation, with its subject’s eyes closed and chin tilted upward beneath a small, blissful smile.

A terra-cotta piece titled Sydney, meanwhile, depicts a gamin whose faintly disbelieving grin tempts one to laugh aloud, and The Crown, a third ceramic bust, exhibits a near-supernal grace – grace, that is, verging on Grace – via features sculpted with almost Euclidian exactitude.

Not unpredictably, the process of sculpting a bust or other, similar work can entail differing efforts and times – “anywhere from two to six months and even longer,” Bensky estimates – from start to finish.

“This really depends if one is working from a live model or photographs,” she explains. “Recently, my work has been from images that are taken in the round, from many different angles. I offer this as part of the package – unless, of course, I’m working on a project where the subject is deceased, in which case we make do with what we have.

“Once the photos are in place, it’s really a matter of slowly building up the forms with constant reference to the images. I don’t rely on calipers – a device used for measuring – though recently I have found it very helpful when appropriate.

“Once I feel a portrait or other commission work is close to completion, I send photos for client approval. The piece must then completely dry for three to four weeks before being placed in the kiln for firing. There are many different choices for finishes. And there’s always the choice to have a mold

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made that could then be cast in bronze or other materials.”

In naming personal favorites among her predecessors in the plastic arts, Bensky leans toward “the usual suspects,” to borrow a phrase from the cinematic classic Casablanca. “[High Renaissance Italian artist, architect and poet] Michelangelo is a favorite sculptor for the obvious reasons,” she says. “Carving the figure from hard stone, in contrast to the gracious and forgiving clay medium I work with, seems unimaginable.

“Another favorite sculptor is [France’s 18th/19th-century Auguste] Rodin.

I admire his ability to emotionally express the inner truths of the human being. This is something I always strive for, either in portrait work or some of my more recent meditative, figurative work.”

Finally, it bears noting that many of Bensky’s works involve youngsters, for a rather poignant reason – one that resonates, ironically, across millennia.

“I adore children’s faces – and since I’m a recent empty nester, I know too well how fleeting the years fly by,” she says. “As beautiful as a 2D portrait is, there’s nothing that captures those adorable chubby cheeks quite as well as a 3D sculpture, in my opinion. … One of my earlier commissions consisted of portraits to celebrate the milestone of turning 13 and becoming bar and bat mitzvahed.”

And the millennial resonance? For that, one need only turn to Genesis 2:7: “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

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Fri., Sept. 27, to Sun., Oct. 13

Enter the 1840s with Upstream Theater’s performance of THE AGITATORS, the tumultuous tale of the 45-year friendship between Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Mat Smart’s compelling play, performed at the Kranzberg Arts Center, follows the two social activists through their journey to challenge both America and each other.

Performance times vary. $35 general admission, $30 seniors, $25 students. upstreamtheater.org.

Wed., Oct. 2

Play “Gloria”! In celebration of the beginning of hockey season for our hometown champions, the St. Louis Blues, Clayton hosts its annual BLUES HOME OPENER LUNCH at its city hall. Enjoy a nacho bar catered by local eatery Mayana, as well as hot dogs catered by Steve’s Hot Dogs. The event also features music by DJ Micro, a hockey-themed photo booth, giveaways, raffles and an appearance by everyone’s favorite mascot, Louie. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. claytonmo.gov/events.

Fri., Oct. 4

Looking for a lively evening on the town?

The Bach Society of Saint Louis presents a festive Friday night of beer, wine, German fare and your favorite German drinking songs at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten.

BACHTOBERFEST is led by none other than music director and conductor A. Dennis Sparger. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $30. bachsociety.org/bachtoberfest.

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Toast a worthy cause, the Humane Society of Missouri, and shop spectacular diamond jewelry at Simons Jewelers’ annual PAWS FOR CELEBRATION event. You’ll even have the chance to win a shopping spree at Simons valued at $5,000, $2,500 or $1,000. 5 to 8 p.m. hsmo.org/simons.

Renew your garden with the finest finds our state has to offer at the 2019 BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET. With more than 130 vendors, the Missouri Botanical Garden event features more handcrafted items, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, custom jewelry and locally produced food than ever before. A kids’ corner features crafts, barnyard animals and face painting. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Members-only shopping hour from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday. $16 nonmember admission, $5 child admission; $8 member admission, free for member children. mobot.org/market.

Sat., Oct. 5, to Sun., Oct. 13

Sun., Oct. 6

The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus opens its 64th season with SWIMMING OVER LONDON. This idiosyncratic program explores the motif of water and thematically ranges from legends of submerged cities to pieces originally intended to be sung afloat. The gorgeous music transcends the concert’s venue of Masonic Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood and conjures the lakes and rivers of England, Scotland and Poland.

3 p.m. $30 general admission; $10 student admission. chamberchorus.org.

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Tue., Oct. 1

Calling all fantasy lit aficionados! Left Bank Books presents award-winning St. Louis author ANN LECKIE. The acclaimed writer, whose debut novel took home four of the top awards in the science fiction genre, is signing and discussing her latest fantasy novel, The Raven Tower, on the occasion of its paperback release at the treasured Central West End storefront. Proof of purchase of The Raven Tower from Left Bank Books is required to enter the signing line. 7 p.m. Free. left-bank.com.

Jump on it! The BIG BOUNCE AMERICA TOUR is rolling into town with Guinness World Records’ “World’s Biggest Bounce House.”

The 10,000-square-foot bounce house with a 900-foot-long inflatable obstacle course inflates at Brookdale Farms in Eureka as part of the largest touring inflatable event in the world. This unique wonderland is family entertainment at its bounciest. Times and ticket package prices vary. thebigbounceamerica.com.

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