September 29, 2017

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Style. Society. Success. | September 29, 2017

The LUXURY COLLECTION of

Alliance Real Estate

241 Linden Avenue | Clayton | $2,395,000

Stone Ledge Farm

Dutzow | $3,395,000

4609 Elder Road

9890 Old Warson Road Ladue | $1,440,000

2102 Kehrspoint Drive

Villa Ridge | $1,099,000

Chesterfield | $1,099,000

5136 Westminster Place

803 South Warson Road

St Louis City | $895,000

9033 Clayton Road

156 Stoneledge Court Wentzville | $1,290,000

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Drive

10721 Kingsbridge Estates

202 Saint Georges

Creve Coeur | $1,275,000

Saint Albans | $1,100,000

Chesterfield | $1,050,000

Center | $999,900

24167 Route F

21 Bonhomme Grove

55 Thornhill Drive

12562 Ladue Lake Court

5272 Westminster Place

Ladue | $879,000

Wildwood | $849,900

Chesterfield | $999,000

Creve Coeur | $849,000

St Louis City | $845,000

Ladue | $839,900

Chesterfield | $819,000

970 Tara Oaks Drive

340 Willow Weald Path

16474 Saddle Creek Road Clarkson Valley | $800,000

Creve Coeur | $799,900

1421 Wheatfield Lane

16869 Kehrsdale Drive

531 Woodcliff Heights Drive

1500 Old Iron Road

13 West Lucern Circle

Saint Albans | $795,000

Clarkson Valley | $780,000

Chesterfield | $815,000

Wildwood | $749,500

Hermann | $598,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

12 Chaminade Drive

Innsbrook | $549,900

www.bhhsall.com 8077 Maryland Avenue | Clayton | 314-997-7600 17050 Baxter Road #200 | Chesterfield | 636-537-0300 Relocation | 636-733-5010

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FEATURED LUXURY SPECIALISTS of

Espenschied Hermann Group

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Alliance Real Estate Mary Ellen Ertle

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Stunning Marschuetz custom home in Thornhill Estates with upgrades and amenities galore! Features include master suite with his and hers closets and luxury bath, finished walkout lower level, amazing gourmet kitchen opening to hearthroom, breakfast room, and the covered patio with fireplace and spectacular views of the private wooded lot.

24 Overbrook Drive Ladue | $2,750,000

1700 Gratree Lane

Wentzville | NEW PRICE! | $975,000

The Medelberg Team

Margie Medelberg & Karen Davis-Tucker 314-265-3888 www.themedelbergteam.com

12960 Thornhill Drive

Town & Country | $2,199, 000

Amy Goffstein 314-712-0599 www.AmyGoffstein.com

508 Heron Court

105 Fair Oaks Drive

1154 Greystone Manor Parkway

Lookout Mountain - 18800 Franklin Road

Saint Albans | $2,300,000

Chesterfield | $1,099,000

Ladue | $2,500,000

118+ Acres | Eureka | $2,900,000

Visit www.stlopens.com to view weekend open houses

www.bhhsall.com 8077 Maryland Avenue | Clayton | 314-997-7600 17050 Baxter Road #200 | Chesterfield | 636-537-0300 Relocation | 636-733-5010

Š2017 BHHS Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchises of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.Ž Equal Housing Opportunity

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Mercy Hospital Arts and Education Council’s Young Friends of the Arts

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Upcoming Gatherings

Style:

ONE LOOK, TWO WAYS Katie Yeadon, LN’s favorite fashionista, pairs a fabulous Cinq à Sept blouse from Vie with both casual and dressy items such as heels (like the one shown here) from Brazil’s internationally acclaimed Alexandre Birman by way of Saks Fifth Avenue.

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The Trio Design Destination Feature: Ladue News Show House, Week 1

STYLE

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LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE, WEEK 1 Following last week’s intro to the 2017 Ladue News Show House, LN regular Julia Cain returns to 110 Dielman Road in Ladue to give readers a “paper” tour of its great room, hearth room, master suite and loft, before real tours start on Oct. 7.

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BONNIE SOLOMON LN favorite Alice Handelman chats with Bonnie Solomon, who just became chair of women’s philanthropy for the Jewish Federation of Saint Louis after lengthy tenures at Covenant Place (then called Covenant House) and Garden Villas.

McKnight Place Assisted Living makes one of the biggest transitions in a person’s life the smoothest process. Find out how starting on page 10. Pictured on the cover, from left to right, are Mary Grace Cusumano and Ellen Cusumano. Photo by Rob Westrich Photography.

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One Look, Two Ways Style Speak Feature: Elegant Readers

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THE DAILY 46 Law Speak 47 Health Notes 48 Feature: Bonnie Solomon 49 Crossword Puzzle

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Featured listings 1. 8025 Maryland Ave #17C · Clayton exceptional one-of-a-kind penthouse that exudes urban sophistication. the living spaces showcase superbly crafted features from a detailed ceiling with cove lighting, soaring 12ft. ceilings, walnut study, and a custom kitchen. $2,899,000 2. 16319 Wynncrest Falls · Wildwood Country French ranch with exquisite grand flowing rooms and wonderful architectural details. the light-filled great room opens to an elegant dining room with coffered ceiling. the heart of the 4. 4323 Laclede Ave #C · St. Louis home is the gourmet cook’s kitchen and breakfast room with large center island and hearth room with a stone fireplace. $719,900 3. 7116 Waterman Ave · University City OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! impeccably updated historic home featuring a foyer, gourmet kitchen with 12ft marble island, white floor-to-ceiling cabinets with an abundance of storage and custom buffet. attic renovation includes additional bedroom, large closet and custom storage. $559,000

1. 8025 Maryland Avenue #17C · Clayton

2. 16319 Wynncrest Falls · Wildwood

5. 7321 Weil Ave · Shrewsbury

4. 4323 Laclede Ave #C · St. Louis elegant kitchen with stainless appliances, floor-to-ceiling cabinets and breakfast bar. living room opens to a fully-fenced deck leading to the pool. master bedroom suite features a remodeled bath that includes gorgeous italian tile on the floor and shower. lower level includes a full bath, a wet bar, laundry room and space for a guest area or office. $269,900 5. 7321 Weil Avenue · Shrewsbury NEW LISTING! spacious four bedroom, two full bath home boasting just over 1900 sf of living space. graciously updated kitchen and bathrooms plus a new roof, siding and windows along with numerous other updates, there isn't much left for you to do other than move in and enjoy! $274,900

6. 7250 Ravinia · Pasadena Hills

3. 7116 Waterman Ave · University City sunday open Houses u12-2

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$1,000,000 plus 29 glenview road (ladue).

$1,999,999

13 overbrook drive (ladue).

$1,999,900

this beautifully appointed georgian Colonial has

35 Chesterfield lakes (Chesterfield).

$1,975,000

gourmet cook’s kitchen opens to family room with

1440 topping road (town & Country). $1,549,900

oversized mud room with built-ins and cubbies.

6333 ellenwood (Clayton).

9936 Litzsinger Road (Ladue).

$3,590,000

been expanded and renovated for today's lifestyle.

26 Countryside lane (Frontenac).

8110 westmoreland ave. (Clayton).

$1,999,000

$1,975,000

fireplace and cozy eating area that leads to an

21 Clermont lane (ladue).

$1,449,000

stylish décor and finishes used throughout the

306 north woodlawn (Kirkwood).

$1,279,000

home; outdoor vaulted room with see-through

22 log Cabin drive (ladue).

multiple patios on this 4-acre ladue estate.

2337 maybrook (Kirkwood).

fireplace looks out over the lush landscaping and 29 Dwyer Place (Ladue).

$799,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! sophisticated style and bright,

open spaces impeccably appointed with top-of-the-

line amenities. Four bedrooms plus three full baths, two half baths and fabulous additional living space in the finely finished lower level. sitting on a near

half acre lot with a new paver patio to enhance the outdoor enjoyment!

533 Warder Ave (University City).

$499,000

NEW PRICE! this gorgeous tudor has a newer slate roof, refinished wood floors, original stone

fireplace and an inviting dining room. the kitchen is

simple yet sophisticated with enough space to eat in. the main level exits onto a deck which leads down to a patio and garden space perfect for

entertaining. third floor master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and walk in closet.

636 Wood Fern Drive (Ballwin).

$489,000

spacious home with lots of natural light and great flow located on a very quiet cul de sac. gracious

two story foyer, living room with a cathedral ceiling,

fireplace, wet bar, and a first floor master suite – this home has many outstanding features and

offers a convenient location and lifestyle.

701 woods of ladue lane (ladue).

$1,390,000

$1,195,000

$1,135,000

$1,100,000

1060 Chelsea avenue (glendale).

$895,000

29 dwyer place (ladue).

$799,900

302 oak stand Court (Chesterfield).

$799,900

21 Benton place (st. louis).

1259 Hampton park (rchmnd Hghts).

$875,000

$799,900 $797,000

$719,900

487 Chukker valley (ellisville).

$659,900

6314 washington ave. (university City). $669,000

735 Brittany lane (university City).

1616 Carroll street (st. louis).

7119 Cambridge ave (university City).

$370,000

$349,900

$349,500

7827 Cornell avenue (university City).

7620 Cornell avenue (university City).

$319,500 $315,000

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under $300,000 5001 oak Bluff (High ridge).

12514 larkwood (st. louis).

$279,000

28 Franjoe Court (st. Charles).

$219,000

6731 pernod (st. louis City).

$129,900

900 Jeanerette drive (university City).

5629 reber place (st. louis).

2208 wyoming street (st. louis).

$239,000

lots and aCreage 45 trent drive (ladue).

$1,095,000

$614,900

$599,000

150 Carondelet plaza #2801 (Clayton). $7,250,000 8025 maryland ave #17C (Clayton).

622 Forest Court #2C (Clayton).

14304 spyglass ridge (Chesterfield).

7625 wydown Blvd. #2n (Clayton).

$2,899,000

$555,000

$527,000

$475,000

$559,000

7524 Cromwell drive #2e (Clayton).

$424,900

$525,000

4323 laclede ave #C (st. louis).

$269,900

900 south Hanley #15d (Clayton).

$200,000

$579,000 $535,000

$300,000 - $500,000 7025 Cornell avenue (university City).

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7116 waterman ave (university City).

533 warder ave (university City).

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$589,000

2018 Firethorn drive (des peres).

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7601 gannon avenue (university City). $339,900

505 Bonhomme Forest (olivette).

9127 madge avenue (Brentwood).

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$360,000

Condos and villas

$500,000 - $750,000 16319 wynncrest Falls (wildwood).

700 garland place (Kirkwood).

14510 amstel Court (Chesterfield).

380 genoa drive (Ballwin).

$750,000 - $1,000,000 524 High Hampton (ladue).

1927 parkridge avenue (Brentwood).

6. 7250 Ravinia · Pasadena Hills this is a historic subdivision in pasadena Hills with a boulevard that leads to a fountain and three beautiful parks. the main floor includes living room with a fireplace, dining room with an adjacent sunroom, kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bath. $260,000

$499,000

$399,000

638 Hollywood place (webster groves). $375,000

1302 oaktree estates (Chesterfield).

$449,000 $439,900

1517 washington ave #302 (st. louis). $339,000

816 south Hanley #6B (Clayton).

15678 Ferncreek #e (Chesterfield).

$237,000

$179,900

1635 washington ave #809 (st. louis). $139,000 1505 old Highway 94 #404 (st. Charles). $122,000

900 Jeanerette Drive · University City Charming ranch with beautiful hardwood floors! updated eat-in kitchen, living room with wood-burning fireplace, spacious separate dining room, two bedrooms and an updated bath complete the first floor space. $239,000

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EDITOR I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL WHEN I GOT MY FIRST PAIR OF GLASSES. At the time, wire rims were all the rage, so I followed suit – yet I still found a way to make the trend my own. While many of my peers wore muted frames, I opted for pink with a slight shimmer.

Looking back now, I can’t believe my once-shy self chose something so loud. Today, though, glasses of all shapes, sizes, colors and materials are common, and Elegant Readers in Ladue happily supplies wearers with these functional and fashionable readers perfect for every personality.

Starting on p. 42, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay shares the story of Elegant Readers – a high-end eyewear shop that offers ophthalmic-quality readers in a variety of colors, patterns and shapes for both men and women. Described as “face jewelry” by co-owner David Alexander, there’s surely a pair just as one-of-a-kind as you. We hope you enjoy reading the inspiration behind the shop and also its generous contribution to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Meanwhile, in this week’s Abode section, we’re proud to share the first in a series of Ladue News Show House previews (p. 26) before the redesigned home’s big reveal in the November 3 edition. We hope that you enjoy seeing each designer’s inspiration, and that you also join us for the preview party itself on Oct. 5. To learn more about the Show House and the preview party, please visit laduenews.com.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

The word around town

Delta Dental of Missouri recently donated more than $132,000 to the Gateway to Oral Health Foundation’s mobile dental program. This on-site outreach program, also known as GTOHF, provides dental treatment for children in need despite their families’ ability to pay. GTOHF dentistry teams treat kids at schools in 12 districts in the St. Louis area – as well as at day care centers and preschools – using two mobile dental vans and portable equipment. Byron DuVall, president and chief executive officer of GTOHF, says that a wheelchair lift will be installed in one of the two dental vans thanks to the monetary gift, which will allow for expanded care.

Congratulations to 21 Ladue Horton Watkins High School seniors for being recognized as semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program – an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships. The following students qualified based on their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test taken during their junior year: Abhay Cashikar, Anthony Schuster, Glen Morgenstern, Joel Hsieh, Charles Loitman, Aaron Umen, Eric Yang, Lily Hauptman, Audrey Wang, Julia Wang, Xiwen Zhang, Ryan Miller, Annie Liu, Evyn Levy, Justin Chen, Albert Liu, Aleesha Shi and Sophia Li. Levi Dyson, Macey Goldstein and Edward Wu are not pictured.

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2822 North geyer Road l New LIstINg Frontenac $650,000

7310 Northmoor drive l New LIstINg University City $369,000

12 Coach N 4 Lane l New LIstINg Frontenac $675,000

1831 Hackmann Hollow drive l New LIstINg wentzville $298,875

New LIstINgs 18 LADUE MANOR, Ladue. Charming center hall Ladue ranch with large family room, renovated well appointed kitchen/breakfast room and 4 season room. $785,000.

OPEN 10/1, 1-3 PM 9848 WILD DEER DRIVE, Ladue. stately Cape Code style home in Ladue’s coveted Forest Green Estates. Sophisticated décor with impressive entertaining areas. $769,000.

OPEN 10/1, 1-3 PM 12 COACH N 4 LANE, Frontenac. Perfect opportunity to own in Ladue schools. Five bedrooms, 3.5 bath home on private 1+ acre lot. Beautiful setting. $675,000 405 TWIN CREEK ROAD, Creve Coeur. Stunning renovation on a private lot with bay windows, chef’s kitchen, all baths updated, and a professionally finished lower level! $674,900 2822 NORTH GEYER ROAD, Frontenac. two-story, 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in heart of Frontenac. Private acre. Opportunity to make it your own. Ladue schools. $650,000 7310 NORTHMOOR DRIVE, University City. Charming home with updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors and a deck with large fenced backyard steps from Clayton. $369,000 1831 HACKMANN HOLLOW DRIVE, wentzville. elegant, bright and open 1.5-story with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, decked out basement, and 3-car garage on a level tree lined lot. $298,875 12944 BARBEZIEUX DRIVE, Creve Coeur. stylish, updated 3 bedroom, 3 full bath brick ranch with finished lower level and level lot. Parkway schools. $279,000.

OPEN 10/1, 1-3 PM 5911 SCANLAN AVENUE, st. Louis. great southwest city starter home that is located close to parks, shopping, restaurants and highways 40 and 44. $137,900

12944 Barbezieux drive l New LIstINg Creve Coeur $279,000 l OPEN 10/1, 1-3 PM 4501 LINDELL BOULEVARD, UNIT 10F, Cwe. Perfect urban pieda-terre in an iconic HOK-designed mid-century high rise with a spectacular view, and great open space. $127,500

LuxuryCollection 25 UPPER LADUE, Ladue. $4,625,000 171 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton. $4,500,000 544 QUAIL RIDGE, st. Albans. $3,580,000 11 BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton. $3,499,900 11 UPPER WHITMOOR DRIVE, weldon spring. $3,450,000 8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue. $3,300,000 6 BARCLAY WOODS, Ladue. $2,925,000 9450 LADUE ROAD, Ladue. $2,850,000 21 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue. $2,750,000 25 SOMERSET DOWNS, Ladue. $2,700,000 1 BRIDLE CREEK ROAD, Ladue. $2,395,000 3784 DOC SARGENT ROAD, Pacific. $2,250,000 15 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, town & Country. $1,900,000 13 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac. $1,885,000 118 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST COURT, wildwood. $1,850,000 33 PICARDY LANE, Ladue. $1,845,000 6 APPLE TREE LANE, Ladue. $1,799,000 22 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue. $1,685,000 10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue. $1,650,000 5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, Cwe. $1,495,000 37 FAIR OAKS, Ladue. $1,485,000 555 DEER VALLEY COURT, st. Albans. $1,449,000 32 WESTMORELAND PLACE, Cwe. $1,395,000 8 KINGSBURY PLACE, Cwe. $1,350,000 12033 ROBYN PARK DRIVE, westwood. $1,299,000 1405 HOMESTEAD VALLEY, wildwood. $1,275,000 1065 CABIN CLUB, Ladue. $1,249,000 9044 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue schools. $1,249,000 53 WESTMORELAND PLACE, Cwe. $1,249,000 213 TROON COURT, st. Albans. $1,199,000 9052 CLAYTON ROAD, TBB, Richmond Heights. $1,100,000 10601 SPOEDE OAKS LANE, Frontenac. $1,100,000

362 MERLOT LANE, st. Albans.

1 ARUNDEL PLACE, st. Louis.

34 WILLOW HILL, Ladue.

10 LENOX PLACE, Cwe. 5 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

220 ORRICK LANE, Kirkwood.

11 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

2251 WHITNEY POINTE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

17703 BIRCH LEAF COURT, wildwood.

369 MERLOT LANE, st. Albans.

2450 HERMITAGE HILL, Frontenac.

770 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, st. Albans.

7117 MARYLAND AVENUE, University City.

771 ADDA ROAD, Labadie.

226 CEDAR TRACE, st. Albans.

20 VILLLA COUBLAY, Frontenac.

8693 WEST KINGSBURY AVENUE, University City.

736 ST. ALBANS SPRING ROAD, st. Albans.

29 KINGSBURY PLACE, Cwe. 819 NORTH MOSLEY, Creve Coeur.

1654 GARDEN VALLEY DRIVE, wildwood.

619 MCBRIDE POINTE DRIVE, wildwood.

533 GOETHE AVENUE, Kirkwood.

1228 SIMMONS AVENUE, Kirkwood.

1309 CHILDRESS AVENUE, dogtown.

13140 DOUGHERTY RIDGE COURT, des Peres.

490 TREE TOP LANE, des Peres.

5548 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta.

7811 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.

8715 WASHINGTON, University City.

986 GLENBROOK AVENUE, glendale.

209 SUNNINGWELL, webster groves.

94 BEACHCOMBER, st. Louis.

406 PARKGATE DRIVE, Lake st. Louis.

267 COUNTRYSHIRE DRIVE, Lake st. Louis.

763 KNICKERBACKER DRIVE, Ballwin.

515 MASON AVENUE, webster groves.

3813 BURGEN AVENUE, Holly Hills.

3736 LOUGHBOROUGH AVENUE, st. Louis.

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CONdOmINIUm/VILLA HOmes

ResIdeNtIAL HOmes 27 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

12000 HEATHERDANE DRIVE, town & Country.

538 DEER VALLEY COURT, st. Albans.

4 WINDING BROOK LANE, Ladue.

5211 WESTMINSTER PLACE, Cwe. 46 WESTWOOD COURT, town & Country.

405 twin Creek Road l New LIstINg Creve Coeur $674,900

$999,900 $989,900 $949,000 $919,900 $895,000 $860,000

4545 LINDELL BOULEVARD, #29, Cwe. 6 BRIGHTON WAY, UNIT 4D, Clayton.

110 NORTH NEWSTEAD, UNIT 301, Cwe. 1121 LOCUST STREET, UNIT 202, st. Louis.

4440 LINDELL BOULEVARD, #1001, Cwe. 1191 CASTLE GATE VILLAS, Olivette.

$999,300 $999,000 $985,000 $370,000 $339,000 $299,000

visit us Open sunday, October 1st 5911 SCANLAN AVENUE, st. Louis.

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11 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

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oving is a pain. Uprooting your life requires coordination and immense patience, not to mention faith that the outcome will prove worthwhile. McKnight Place Assisted Living sees this played out on a regular basis, but takes on the burdens of the moving process for incoming residents so they can experience only the benefits of this senior living community.

“Though incoming residents initially may be apprehensive about moving, ultimately the majority end up saying they wish they had made the move sooner,” Mary Kidwell, move in coordinator at McKnight Place, says. “I make sure each resident recognizes their happiness is at the heart of every decision we make.”

McKnight Place Assisted Living proves that, starting before new residents even arrive. Once an apartment is selected, customizations can be made, from the paint color adorning the walls to built-in bookshelves for storing collectibles and keepsakes. “We encourage our new residents to take control in making apartments as much or as little like their previous homes as possible,” Kidwell explains. “Residents are entitled to customize their apartments in just about any way they please. We do everything we can to help you create your ideal home.”

Mary Grace Cusumano appreciated the extra care the McKnight Place team took when transitioning her into her new home on campus. “With moving, I couldn’t even think about where all of my things were going,” she says. “Thanks to Mary Kidwell, we just walked in, found it all set – and that was it!”

ellen cusumano and her mother, Mary grace cusumano, work with Mary Kidwell to choose interior design options for Mary grace’s new home.

Kidwell organized the move from beginning to end, with expert efficiency – but she used her most valuable skill even before packing the first box. “I just have to listen,” she shares. “The more you listen to people, the clearer it comes out what they want. That’s one of the biggest job responsibilities – to ensure you zero in on residents’ concerns and wishes. It may be a process; it may not come out the first time. You really have to listen.”

Cusumano’s daughter, Ellen Cusumano, felt confident she could trust the McKnight Place Assisted Living team to properly support the family matriarch. “I chose McKnight Place because I wanted to simplify my mother’s life,” she says. “This made her surrounding bright, new and beautiful. The staff is friendly, kind and accommodating to Mom’s personal needs. They always say, ‘Yes, we can do that.’”

For Kidwell, that faith is the biggest reward. “Throughout all my years, I count myself extremely lucky to not only do something I truly love, but to have made great friends through doing it,” Kidwell shares. “I have worked for and with some of the most incredible people.”

Everything she and her team does is to improve the lives of the people they are assisting – to turn such a significant change into something that renders positive results. “For the majority of incoming residents, this move is unlike any other in their life,” Kidwell says. “I want incoming residents to know they are not alone in this. They have a solid support system – a helping hand – and a team of friends at McKnight Place Assisted Living.”

Residents are entitled to customize their apartments in just about any way they please. We do everything we can to help you create your ideal home.

- Mary Kidwell

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Gatherings & Goodwill

THE SALVATION ARMY MIDLAND DIVISION

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he Salvation Army Midland Division recently held its Doing the Most Good Awards Luncheon at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’s Central West End neighborhood. Doing the Most Good Awards went to Betty Van Uum in the category of Community Development, Metropolitan Congregations United in Faith Community, International Institute in Organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis in Youth and Doris Miller in Volunteer Honoree, Volunteer of the Year.

The special guest speaker was Richard Picciotto, the New York Fire Department chief and highestranking firefighter who survived the World Trade Center collapse, having been on a stairwell between the North Tower’s sixth and seventh floors when it collapsed on September 11, 2001.

Bob Fulstone, Shuntae Shields Ryan

Charity Powell, Taedra Tobias

We cannot provide the services in our town without our donors. This event helps us raise funds for this cause.

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Dr. Sharilyn Franklin, Harinder Singh, Nicole Colbert Botchway

Katy Pavelonis, Derrick Martin, Deborah Tansil Graham

Sarah Macdougal, Shawn Dell Williams

Katherine, Amelia and Betty Van Uum

Mary Bonacorsi, Bob Fulstone, Suzie Spence

Alex Fennoy, Christina Peters, James Gallen

Emilie Eschbacher, Jonathan Waldron, Barry Haith, Cindy Blake, Kevin Story

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Mercy Hospital

BENEFIT FOR MERCY KIDS

Photos and story by David Anderson

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ercy Hospital held its 14th annual Benefit for Mercy Kids on Aug. 25 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This year’s event was themed “PLAY. IMAGINE. DREAM.” Six hundred guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner while viewing silent auction items, playing games and viewing elaborate playhouses designed and created by Mercy partners; the playhouses, which were part of the live auction, added a special element to the evening. Co-chairing the event were Lisa and John Buescher and Sarah and Kyle Trenary. For children who spend time in the hospital, whether for a long stay or a visit to the ER, Mercy’s Child Life Program makes a world of difference. Child Life specialists help children cope with hospitalizations by planning activities to help normalize children’s environment, explaining diagnoses, counseling siblings and family members through hard times, and doing anything else that makes a visit easier. Through play and fun activities, staffers help with the healing process for Mercy’s youngest patients. Mercy Kids seeks to meet the needs of every child, every day.

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Kelly and Steve Mackin

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Janice and Dr. John Mantovani

Dr. Madelyn Stazzone, Dr. Phineas Oren, Lisa Simani-Oren

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I can wholeheartedly say that Mercy has provided healing to my family.

You can feel the caring nature of everyone you come in contact with when you’re at Mercy, and I was honored to be a part of the event.

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Emily Patterson, Laura Wasson, Karla Bakersmith, Natalea Simmons

Alberta Lee, Quienton Townsend, Rachel Lozano, Tamara Schmidt, Katie Jennings

Keith and Kelley Dacus

Mary Wagner, Debbie Foth

Katherine and Allen Allred

Eric Christopher, Kim Dunbar

Marland and Natalea Beaudean

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Arts and Education Council’s Young Friends of the Arts

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he next generation of St. Louis artists and arts leaders took the stage at A Midsummer Night’s Drink at the Centene Center for the Arts. Hosted by the Arts and Education Council’s Young Friends of the Arts, the event allowed St. Louis’ young professionals to connect over cocktails and celebrate the region’s vibrant arts community while supporting the council, the area’s only privately supported, united-arts fund. Teen pianist Royce Martin, recently named a 2017 Rising Star by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, performed; Martin received a scholarship from the council’s Art Education Fund, underwritten by Wells Fargo Advisors. The winners of the council’s inaugural stARTup Competition for arts entrepreneurs, Antoinette Carroll of Creative Reaction Lab and Amanda Wells of Flow Literary Center, pitched their ideas on how to change St. Louis through the arts. Cocktails were crafted by Ted Kilgore of Planter’s House; hors d’oeuvres came from Turn, Vietnam Style, Pastaria and Whitebox Eatery.

Beer was courtesy of 4 Hands Brewery.

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It is important that we encourage and help to teach this generation the importance of art and education within the community. We need the youth in our area to lead the charge in arts to create change in our society for the better. It is a very important, positive agent of change for all of our futures!

CYNTHIA PROST, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL, AND ANTIONETTE CARROLL, PRESIDENT AND CEO/FOUNDER, CREATIVE REACTION LAB

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Following the tradition of The Gatesworth, a sister community, Parc Provence offers the most comprehensive care for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Because Every Moment Matters.

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St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association’s UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF LEARNING at Grant’s Farm. 7 p.m. (ldastl.org)

St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation’s SPIRIT OF ST. ANTHONY’S ROYAL GALA at River City Casino Event Center. 6 p.m. (sacf-giving.org)

Sickle Cell Association’s COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE GALA at the DK Annex. 6 p.m. (sicklecellassociation.org)

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DESIGN DESTINATION

FEATURE: LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE, WEEK 1

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Fall in love with Asheville, North Carolina, this season as the weather grows cooler, and the leaves of the forest turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange. Known for the most vibrant colors of fall in the nation, Asheville’s natural beauty is like no other. Whether you’re exploring the mesmerizing Blue Ridge Mountains, dining downtown or touring the Biltmore Village, natural beauty surrounds the city. Channel Asheville in your abode with natural notes and pops of brilliant color.

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With exquisite attention to detail, this 42-by-86 table is the perfect place to enjoy a marvelous meal with those you love while showcasing your traditional taste. $2,879, Ethan Allen (ethanallen.com)

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By Julia Cain | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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t. Louis’ top interior designers are heading to Ladue for this year’s annual LN Show House. The 2017 location at 110 Dielman Road features a 1930s cottage with spacious, modern additions to create a one-of-a-kind estate. Twelve spaces in total will be decorated and designed by local professionals, and week by week, we’ll share previews of these rooms and designer interviews to take you behind the scenes of the Show House. This week, we’re learning the inspiration and plans for the great room, hearth room and master suite. The Show House opens for tours on Oct. 7. To learn more about the Show House or to buy tickets for general admission, please visit laduenews.com.

Preview

Great Room Designer: Annie & MAggie genovese of Forsyth The oversize great room features a high, exposed-beam ceiling, large windows, rust-colored tile floors and more. however, the sizable area comes with design challenges. “It’s a big room, so there’s a big challenge for us to capture the essence of this large space with our product and vision,” says designer Annie Genovese of Forsyth. “we also have an elephant – a beautiful elephant that we’re excited to design around – in the room: the grand piano.”

Forsyth, 314-422-1118, forsythart.com

The muse? A vintage Herman Miller game set, says Genovese. “The light-filled, open, beautiful great room calls for casual, cozy-cool entertaining.”

Layered rugs warm a chilly tile floor.

Natural hides and neutral tones will be seen throughout the room.

“we can’t wait to place the pair of Forsyth one-of-a kind Milo Baughman love seats,” Genovese says. “expertly restored in Brazilian palomino cowhide, with new, luxurious, sink-into down feather cushions, the love seats are so cool. Both together in a room are jaw-dropping perfection.”

Preview

Hearth Room Designer: Vicki Dreste of Victoria Dreste Designs The hearth room is full of standout features. From the patchwork-esque floor to the textured walls, this space boasts a plethora of existing design details. Designer Vicki Dreste of Victoria Dreste Design notes the spaciousness, flooring and beamed ceiling as her favorite parts of the room, and she mentions that the fireplace is the room’s focal point.

Victoria Dreste Designs, 314-308-5759, victoriadreste.com

The tile floor and wood tones in the room inspired the rest of the color palette, which features ample navy and tan.

A floating sofa draws the eye to the rustic fireplace, says Dreste.

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“The velvet navy sofa epitomizes the relaxed luxury style of my design,” Dreste says.

Themes of the room include relaxed luxury, sophistication and comfort, according to the designer.

Preview

Master Suite D e s i g n e r s : t e D Dy k a r l , M e l i s s a H u M M e l a n D l i z b a s l e r o f t h e g r e at c oV e r - U p With its wall of windows, the master suite is regal and spacious. Designers Teddy Karl, Melissa Hummel and Liz Basler of The Great Cover-Up will tackle the room, adding storage, seating and more. “I love the large windows and the beautiful view to the yard,” Karl says of his favorite parts of the space. “I also like the alcove for the bed.”

The Great Cover-Up, 9708 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-995-5701, greatcoverupdesign.com

brass accents appear throughout the space on lamps, furniture and more.

“we’re trying to give it an upscale traditional look with some transitional features,” Karl says.

The upholstered bed will serve as the focal point of the space, although Karl notes this must balance with another big eye draw: the fireplace.

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his historically significant home shines like a gem, with elegant siding and a wraparound front porch. Located in the heart of Kirkwood on an acre of lush ground, the beautiful abode invites you in to explore its generously sized rooms, featuring magnificent millwork and builtins. Hope Steel casement windows cast light into the lovely hearth room, featuring a stone fireplace, a wine cellar, gorgeous bookcases and the original butler’s pantry. The kitchen adjoins an original fireplace and leads to the level, fenced yard and patio area. From there, you can admire the restored carriage house, which now serves as a 3-car garage, with space for a studio or bedroom as you see fit. Finally, you can settle in the roomy master suite, with a glowing fire to keep you warm on chilly nights. From the waterproofed basement to pretty plantings lining the property, every detail of this fine home charms.

THIS 6-BEDROOM, 4 FULL-BATHROOM AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN KIRKWOOD IS LISTED FOR $1.279 MILLION. JOAN SCHNOEBELEN & MEGAN ROWE 314-406-0005 (Schnoebelen), 314-378-4077 (Rowe), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com HOME PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH

Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along

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St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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esiding in Creve Coeur, this lakefront home stuns with more than 4,500 square feet of total living space, including a light-filled 2-story entry foyer. Exquisite architecture and masterful design are found throughout this renovated residence, from the timbered great room, with its cathedral ceiling and built-ins, plus a wet bar, to the main-floor master suite, featuring walk-in closet space and heated floors in the bath.

You’ll adore the gourmet eat-in kitchen, which offers a commercial-type dual-fuel range and a custom separate refrigerator and freezer, with marble counters. Unwind on the wonderful lower level, boasting a spacious family room and walk-behind wet bar, plus custom wine storage, an exercise room and more. Additional luxuries include a main-floor laundry and mud room, 3-car rear-entry garage and newly stamped concrete patio, plus a 3-year-old zoned HVAC. Endless amenities and a fantastic setting make this home a delightful place for you and your family.

JOELLE WEBBE HIBBARD 314-724-2984 (direct), 314-997-7600 (office), joellewhibbard.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 one-stop shopping services, including corporate relocation, new-homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.

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THIS 4-BEDROOM, 5-BATHROOM HOME IN CREVE COEUR IS LISTED FOR $849,000.

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o one else embodies “The Real Estate Lady” persona quite like Barbara Woodham of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate. That title already flowed naturally from her clients kid’s lips when they answered the phone and went to fetch their parents. Woodham ran with it.

Now, three decades in, she has made the nickname her own, creating a brand for her website and even brandishing it on the license plate on her car. “I carry many designations, including Senior Real Estate Specialist,” Woodham says. “It is not a 9-to-5 workday for me. I am always available and easily reachable.

‘Doing what I love and love what I’m doing.’ That’s the secret to my success.”

She’s even turned her fruitful career into a family business. “My son and I have built a great team, using his technological skills and my service techniques,” Woodham explains. “Together, we enjoy our profession and feel good at the end of every day, knowing we have done our best for the people who placed their trust in our experience.”

They put everything into each interaction, basing the way they operate on two pillars of character. “Honesty and integrity is the best solution to every situation,” Woodham believes. “I address the facts and find a solution, as well as negotiate. I enjoy putting the pieces together and completing the job to create the big picture for those we represent.”

For Woodham, there’s only one way to go about making real estate dreams a reality. “My goal is to make winning situations for all involved,” she says. “I make it look ‘easy,’ regardless of what goes on behind the scenes – that’s why

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Style Speak

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ALBRIGHT OF ROMPSTARS

Photos and story by Allison Babka Your toddler may not love your favorite ’80s band, but after he or she wears a skirt or romper from Rochelle Albright’s handmade clothing line, Rompstars, it’s really only a matter of time. A Gen Xer with an affinity for pop culture, Albright delights in creating wearables from nostalgic T-shirts that she finds in thrift stores, introducing kids to her childhood favorites. Likewise, Albright’s selections of brand-new fabrics with galaxy, skull and tie-dye patterns are perfect for parents who love helping their kids stand out. Launched this summer out of her home, Albright’s business has taken off by selling items through Facebook and at events alongside CityMade, a collective of local crafty moms. With an eye toward whipping up even more one-of-a-kind items for the winter holidays and beyond, Albright relishes her role in making sure her young clients are the coolest kids on the block.

What changed your love of sewing from a hobby to a business?

Well, two little boys can only wear so many things! I would always get a lot of compliments from people about my boys’ wearing these things. “Can you make me one?”

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or “I’d like to have one of those.” So I just started doing it that way and selling through Facebook and to contacts.

Who’s your target audience?

I sew mostly for toddlers through young grade school kids. I pretty much don’t make anything with snaps, buttons or ties – it’s all stuff that toddlers can be comfortable in and that they can put on and off themselves.

What do you look for in thrifted materials?

I just look for things that are a little bit edgier – a lot of band tees, things with fun designs. I also do some St. Louis sports items, like the Cardinals or the Blues.

Tie-dye shirts are fun to upcycle. And the shirts from the ’90s with characters on them are fun to find!

What have been your most popular products?

Wonder Woman prints have been very popular, as well as things that are a little bit darker in design. For girls, I wanted to do stuff that wasn’t traditionally girly. I have this science/chemistry print that was really popular, which I was really surprised by. I had randomly bought a few yards of this fabric and sewed the skirts up right before the last sale, and they were the biggest item!

What do your two boys like to wear from the Rompstars line?

My 3-year-old loves the rompers because they’re one

piece, they’re soft and they’re easy to get on and off. He has a Batman one that he loves – because what 3-year-old doesn’t love Batman? And my older son loves soft pants. I’ve made some harem pants, as well as hoodies from upcycled adult T-shirts. They like to tell people that I made them, which is kind of cute!

Where can readers buy Rompstars items?

I have the Rompstars Facebook page, and I’m just getting started with Instagram. And now we’re in peak craft fair and marketplace season, so I work with the CityMade collective at those.

What are the benefits of being part of a collective like CityMade?

There are five of us right now, and we all have a different niche we’re filling. There’s a jewelry designer, somebody who does home goods and bags, somebody who does clutches and purses and more. We talk to each other about new things we’re trying out. It’s nice to have other people to bounce ideas off of and to share the cost of doing an event.

And be honest, who loves your creations more: the parents or the kids?

It’s hard to say! I think the parents really like them better because, at least in my circle, parents are eager to have things that are a little bit different and not the standard thing that’s out there.

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ith eye-catching colors, animal prints and whimsical names – think Geek Girl, Adult Supervision and Number Cruncher – reading glasses are a fashion statement at upscale Ladue optical shop Elegant Readers. “We call it face jewelry,” says co-owner David Alexander.

As part of the baby boomer generation, Alexander and co-owner Ken Reynolds say they are feeding the need for a different type of reading glasses: high-quality functional and fashionable readers.

In 2015, the company opened its first brick-and-mortar store at 9838 Clayton Road in Ladue. The high-end eyewear shop offers ophthalmic-quality readers, typically ranging from $44 to $82, in a variety of colors, patterns and shapes for men and women from leading luxury designer eyewear brands, including eyebobs, Scojo and A.J. Morgan. Additionally, the store has bifocal no-line sun readers and sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Maui Jim and eyebobs.

“Folks want fashion-forward eyewear to coordinate with their wardrobe,” Alexander says. “Some women want bright red or blue, or even a leopard-print pair – they use it as a fashion accessory – while some men want [frames] that look sharp and neat, to finish out their attire. They don’t want to wear their $500 suit with $15 cheaters.”

Beyond its unique, stylish spectacles, quality sets apart Elegant Readers from the plastic readers commonly found in today’s eyewear market, Alexander says. The shop’s durable frames and ophthalmic-quality glass lenses promote eye health by eliminating optical issues such as eyestrain that can lead to headaches, he explains.

The company’s high-quality philosophy carries over to its customer service, Alexander notes. When customers walk into Elegant Readers, they receive a face-to-face consultation with store manager Andrea Ledbetter. “She has experience guiding you through the selection process, not only with how the readers look on you, but also with what power you need,” Alexander explains, adding that +1.00 lens power to +4.00 power readers are available.

Customers are free to try on a frame that fits their personality and test the pair’s

power by reading through magazines and stories on tablets that are on hand in the shop, Alexander says. “The power you need to read a magazine is not the same power you need to read a computer screen … and you don’t want a power that is too strong because that can cause eyestrain.”

To further cater to clients’ individual vision needs, the store also offers special-order services. “[Because] the powers in both lenses are the same – but that’s typically not the case for many people’s eyes – eyebobs offers a service where we can special-order different power lenses for each eye,” Alexander says.

And new for fall, Elegant Readers is carrying eyebobs’ all-day readers – equipped with lenses that have different areas of power in the lens for seeing clearly at all distances. “You’ll see someone playing golf, and he has multiple pairs of readers around his neck – one for seeing the score card, another for when he’s hitting the ball and another for seeing where the ball goes,” Alexander says. “These all-in-one lenses eliminate the need for multiple pairs of readers.”

Customers can find the season’s latest designer lenses in stock now, from funky and fashionable eyebobs readers to the store’s recent arrival of Ray-Ban sunglasses.

And be on the lookout for specials this holiday season, as Elegant Readers takes part in Glennon Card shopping days from Oct. 20 to 29 to benefit SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, as well as the annual Ladue Holiday Walk this winter.

As the Ladue store approaches its second successful year in business on Nov. 1, Elegant Readers seems to be passing the eye test, Alexander says, adding he has high hopes that the store will be the first of many to come.

Alexander credits the store’s success to its dedication to quality. After all, seeing is believing, he says: “When you order readers online, you may need to return them. When you come into our shop, Andrea guides you through the real-world experience of seeing and touching your readers, and you know whether you will be happy with them.”

Elegant Readers, 9838 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-395-9215, elegantreaders.com

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When a designer-loving lady on a budget needs to recycle her old style and rotate newer high-end pieces into her wardrobe, a Ladue boutique easily helps her kill two birds with one stone. Clean out your closet, and find new designer pieces at this upscale consignment store, where consignors still own the items and get paid when they sell. The team at Byrd extensively researches your products to price them right. Higher-quality designer pieces, such as Gucci shoes, Diane von Furstenberg dresses and Prada bags, are chosen, and consignments are brought in daily, meaning inventory constantly changes!

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A fashion destination for women of all ages, La Ville boutique always has a little

This Ladue shop offers a stylish collection of bags, scarves, jewelry, shoes,

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gifts and more. The name proudly reflects the happy, bright and positive retail

French, epitomizes the chic, put-together feel of urban cities, plus the people,

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Law Speak

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SCHLESINGER

By Connie Mitchell Tim Schlesinger has spent more than 30 years helping clients through the legal maze of family law, divorce and issues related to assisted reproductive technologies.

Couples seeking legal advice regarding egg, embryo and sperm donation, in vitro fertilization and gestational surrogacy have relied on his valuable expertise, and Schlesinger’s most high-profile case centered on determining parental rights for frozen embryos. LN asked Schlesinger about that case and his work in general in this month’s Law Speak.

Tell us about your background. How did you become interested in law, and what path has your career taken?

I became interested in law [when] taking a constitutional law course in college. I was a sportswriter for a short period of time, but I knew then I wanted to go to law school. I did a wide variety of interesting work early in my career, from corporate litigation to death penalty appeals, but for the most part, I have been a traditional family law attorney.

In the last 10 years, my family law practice has included the fascinating field of assisted reproduction – surrogacy, egg and embryo donation and, yes, disputes over frozen embryos.

Surely, McQueen v. Gadberry has been the most high-profile case you’ve worked on, regarding the disposition of frozen embryos.

The Missouri Court of Appeals sided with you and your client, Justin Gadberry, that embryos constitute joint property. Was this also your most intriguing case? Why or why not?

I’ve been practicing law a long time, and I’ve been fortunate in that I have handled several fascinating and high-profile cases but, yes, McQueen v. Gadberry is the most controversial and interesting case I have ever handled. The fundamental issue in that case stands at the intersection of science, religion, morality and fundamental constitutional rights. It doesn’t get much more intriguing than that.

The disposition of frozen embryos is an issue that affects hundreds of thousands, potentially millions, of people in the U.S. If the decision in my case had gone the other way, it could have had an adverse effect on tens of thousands of people in Missouri who are seeking treatment for infertility.

It would have seriously impacted the private, personal decisions they would have to make about their treatment. I know there are people of good faith who disagree with me, but I am very proud of the decision by the Missouri Court of Appeals in McQueen v. Gadberry.

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I became interested in law [when] taking a constitutional law course in college. I was a sportswriter for a short period of time, but I knew then I wanted to go to law school.

In addition to your work with clients, you speak at conferences across the United States.

What topics do you cover?

At conferences, I am usually speaking about surrogacy, embryo and egg donation and, of course, frozen embryos. I have been asked to speak frequently in the last couple of years. I imagine that will continue for a while.

What are your goals as an attorney? What do you most enjoy about your work?

My goals are simple. I want to help people move forward in their lives. If it’s traditional family law,

I want to help my clients get through the divorce process in the least damaging way possible, with the best results. If it’s surrogacy or another form of assisted reproduction, I want to help them grow their family.

I enjoy seeing the babies that are born and the happiness of the parents. There is no greater reward for me as an attorney.

If you were to offer one piece of legal or simply personal advice to individuals based on your experiences and background, what would it be?

Don’t take shortcuts. Do things the right way.

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Health Notes

Q&A

WITH NURSE PRACTITIONER MARIA WALLS

PHOTO COURTESY OF BJC HEALTHCARE‌

By Connie Mitchell ‌Fall is officially here. Unfortunately, with the cooler temperatures and colorful leaves come sneezing and stuffy noses. Every year there are things we can do to protect ourselves, and it’s a good idea to brush up on the latest advice, courtesy of nurse practitioner Maria Walls, a member of BJC Medical Group who practices at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

It’s that time again. Pharmacies and clinics are promoting the flu shot. Yet every year there are people who refuse to get vaccinated. What are people’s primary concerns, and what would you tell them to allay their fears?

Patients’ primary fears tend to be that they think they get the flu from the flu vaccine and that they never get the flu, so why should they get the vaccine?

Patients cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. Some people do experience an immune reaction afterward, which can cause some aching, fatigue and even [a] low-grade fever. This is by no means the flu. Also, although a patient may rarely get the flu, getting the vaccine is important so that they do not. It also helps to protect our most vulnerable patients – elderly, small children and immunocompromised patients.

What is the time frame in which people should get a flu shot, and are there age parameters or other recommendations that people should be aware of?

The start of flu season varies, but we usually start seeing our cases start in October. We recommend to start vaccinating in mid-September. It is recommended that people of all ages get the flu vaccine [but especially those] with children younger than 5, pregnant women and elderly, [as they are] at the highest risk for complications.

Each year the flu vaccine is slightly different to protect people from the influenza strains that scientists expect will be most common. How many strains are covered by the flu shot?

The World Health Organization is recommending vaccination for four flu strains in the Northern Hemisphere this season.

Some people claim that the flu shot is just a shot in the dark when it comes to which strains of influenza will be infectious, and therefore it’s not worth bothering with a vaccine. Can the flu shot help prevent or decrease the symptoms of a strain of influenza that isn’t specifically covered by the vaccine? Can it help reduce the chances of getting a cold or a flulike illness?

Studies show that the flu vaccine reduces risk of contracting influenza by 40 to 60 percent. Matching flu virus strains is definitely one factor that affects

effectiveness but also characteristics of the person being vaccinated can affect it as well. Those that are vaccinated may have decreased symptoms if they do contract the flu and be at lower risk for complications.

It would not decrease the chances of getting a cold.

If someone does get the shot and still comes down with what they think is the flu, what should they do? When is it time to go to the doctor?

Symptoms of flu include quick onset of high fever (more than 101 degrees), dry cough, fatigue and body aches. If you develop these symptoms, stay hydrated, rest and contact your primary care provider. If you are having any concerning symptoms, such as shortness of breath or worsening of your symptoms, be sure to see your primary care provider or go to an urgent care center for evaluation.

Are there any home remedies you recommend for people with cold or flu symptoms?

The best home treatments for flu are staying hydrated and rest. Some over-the-counter medications may help to relieve some of your symptoms.

What are other ways we can reduce our chances of getting sick?

Frequent hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to reduce your chances of getting flu or any other infection. We should be washing our hands each time we use the restroom, before we eat and frequently throughout the day.

If you could give our readers just one piece of advice for staying healthy through cold and flu season, what would it be and why?

The best advice for reducing your chances of getting sick are getting adequate sleep, staying hydrated, eating healthy, staying active and managing your stress in a healthy way.

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Inspiring ADVOCATE

By Alice Handelman | Photo by Sarah Conroy

For Bonnie Solomon, caring for the needs of the elderly has become a lifelong passion.

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onnie Solomon has devoted most of her professional and volunteer life to “taking care of those who took care of us.” As a 40-year advocate of quality housing and services for the elderly, Solomon has been lauded as a community hero. This month, she adds another accolade to her list of accomplishments as she assumes the role of chair of women’s philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Saint Louis.

A 1961 graduate of Elgin High School in Elgin, Illinois, the young Bonnie Morrison came to St. Louis to attend Washington University. But instead of a college degree, she jokingly says she “gained an M.R.S. degree.” Eleven years later, she was a divorced stay-at-home mom caring for her two sons when she received a call offering her a part-time position at the newly constructed Covenant House (now Covenant Place), a senior living facility in Creve Coeur that provides affordable housing for seniors. “I was their first employee; the job offer was random and serendipitous,” Solomon says. “Care of the elderly became a joy to me and my lifelong passion.”

She met her husband, Norman, several years later, and he was supportive of her continuing her college education. After taking classes at the University of MissouriSt. Louis and Saint Louis University, she earned a degree in gerontology and psychology from Lindenwood University. The couple, now married for 41 years, have four grandchildren and have made Chesterfield their home for the past 13 years.

At Covenant, Solomon began the kosher meal program and organized volunteers from B’nai B’rith Women to cook there. “People were interested in eating together in a congregate setting,” she says. Later she worked with the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) to fund the kosher meal program, eventually becoming president of both MEAAA and its foundation. Mary Schaefer, executive director of MEAAA, says: “[Solomon] worked for many years with the breakthrough coalition to encourage and enhance senior services in our community. She is well known and respected in the aging network in our community.”

After six years as executive director at Covenant, Solomon became executive director of Garden Villas, an independent-living community of Delmar Gardens Enterprises, where she worked for almost 30 years before retiring. “Delmar Gardens had heard about Covenant ... , and they were interested in building a market-rate senior living facility,” she says. “My heart never left Covenant. To this day, I am past president, a life member of its board and still involved with its operations.”

At Garden Villas, Solomon brought her gerontology experience to care for more independent seniors and earned many certifications in the fields of senior living and nursing home care. She became active both locally and nationally, teaching multifamily management and senior-housing marketing and management through the Homebuilders’ Association. She was named Town and Country Business Person of the Year and served as president of its Chamber of Commerce.

In demand for her expertise about the active aging community, she began working as community relations director for the Brentmoor Retirement Community three years after her retirement. While there, she developed a series of programs that she presented to senior, charitable and women’s groups that took a

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positive spin on aging.

In her newest role as chair of women’s philanthropy, Solomon says she plans to connect the dots. “Jewish Federation is the foundation for so many opportunities to make an impact locally, nationally and internationally in both the Jewish community and the community at large,” she says. “Women’s philanthropy provides a way for women to connect with other women, learn about the agencies and programs that Jewish Federation supports and inspire social good in St. Louis, Israel and around the world. We want to encourage women of all ages, backgrounds, lifestyles and income levels to support the work of the Jewish Federation by making a difference in the lives of others through community service efforts.”

Solomon recently co-chaired CommUnity, a program that brought together 27 local Jewish women’s organizations to a concourse at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. More than 300 women heard a dynamic and inspirational speaker from Israel, who had spearheaded a project in Africa bringing solar power and water to people. “We’re a total Jewish community; the more we think like that, the bigger the impact we’ll have,” she says.

Her volunteerism has included serving as a vice president of leadership of National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis (NCJW-St. Louis). She has also volunteered with numerous other organizations including Jewish Women International, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Congregation Shaare Emeth. Her volunteer commitment has earned her a Lifetime Achievement award from the Older Women’s League, and she was lauded as an Unsung Hero by the St. Louis Jewish Light newspaper.

Ellen Alper, executive director of NCJW-St. Louis, says: “[Solomon] became a member of NCJW in 1980 and never hesitates to step up when asked. She oversaw the development of our leadership roundtable three years ago.”

Andrew Rehfeld, president and chief executive officer of Jewish Federation, says: “[Solomon] brings vast experience to the position of chair from both her professional and volunteer life. She has been a true visionary in the area of community service and, as a result of her vast experience, brings a multi-lensed perspective to community building and collaboration. She brings professionalism and passion to her position and the desire to make the world a better place.”

Solomon keeps volunteering because she cares about people. “Each time I give of my time and talent, I know that what I do touches the lives of others,” she says.

“This enriches me in very meaningful ways.”

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ARTS SPEAK

FEATURE: THE NEW JEWISH THEATRE

Give Chickpeas PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

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Dinner ...

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he many tenured and treasured restaurants of St. Louis’ Hill neighborhood recently welcomed J. Smugs GastroPit in June at the site previously occupied by Leonardo’s Kitchen & Wine Bar. The new eatery – whose menu features barbecue, brisket burgers, appetizers and more – comes from Joe Smugala of Smugala’s Pizza Pub and his wife, Kerri, with business partners John and Linda Smugala. Joe Smugala worked with longtime friend Alex Cupp, who owns The Stellar Hog in St. Louis, to develop his pit-focused fare, on which Kevin Weidlick serves as pitmaster.

“My wife grew up on The Hill,” Joe Smugala says.

“We’re pretty familiar with the area and have a lot of

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friends in the neighborhood. We felt like The Hill was a great destination, but was lacking something different.”

The 1,200-square-foot building (once a filling station) received a cosmetic makeover with help from Smugala’s cousin, Samantha Smugala, and her company, Kvell. He describes the space as industrial garage-grunge with a modern twist. The bars are designed like old tire racks, while a garage door brings natural light into the dining area.

For main courses from the menu, guests can choose from pit staples like dry-rubbed baby-back ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket, which pair with seven house-made sauces. Guests also can choose from flavor options including Carolina, Smug’s Hot and Dr. Pepper.

By Mabel Suen

The most popular entrée so far has been the brisket burger, which cooks on an open flame and comes with the guest’s choice of cheese on a pretzel bun. And all things considered, with summer so recently fled, barbecue or something similarly smoky doesn’t sound like a bad “mains” choice before catching Unsuspecting Susan from Inevitable Theatre Company.

Appetizer lovers, though, can savor such dishes as flash-fried garbanzo beans with Parmesan, smoked meatballs, bacon-wrapped street corn and pulled-pork poutine. Salads, meanwhile, include a caprese option and a seasonal chopped salad, as well as The Hill, with baby spinach, romaine, Kalamata olives, artichokes, Roma tomatoes and shredded Parmesan.

PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

J. Smugs GastroPit

&Unsuspecting A Show Susan

PHOTO COURTESY OF INEVITABLE THEATER COMPANY‌

By Mark Bretz

For dessert, J. Smugs GastroPit features Kerri Smugala’s house-made sweets: cannoli, brownies and seasonal cupcakes. Kerri Smugala, who worked at Missouri Baking Co. for nine years, puts her pastry expertise to good use by creating rotating desserts; look for flavors like s’mores and pumpkin soon.

Drinks include a variety of local draft beers from 2nd Shift Brewing, Modern Brewery and Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. amid a dozen taps total.

More than 50 additional canned or bottled options are also at hand, as well as a selection of wines.

“We are super excited about everything from the space that we occupy to the great food that we offer and the large selection of craft beers,” Joe Smugala says. “We’re very proud of our quick ticket times and the quality of our product.”

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J. Smugs GastroPit, 2130 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, 314-499-7488, jsmugsgastropit.com

‌Story: Susan Chester enjoys a tranquil existence in a village removed from the hustle and bustle of London. A divorcée, she has one child, Simon, who has moved to the big city, where he shares a flat with Jemal, an Egyptian student. They’re just friends splitting expenses, Susan informs us, lest we jump to conclusions. She holds out hope the rudderless Simon will soon find his calling in London and start a career.

Susan’s days consist of caring for her two dogs, gardening and whatnot, as well as savoring an everpresent drink of choice. She enjoys gatherings with her friends from church, even though she considers herself an upper-class sort who only grudgingly endures the gossip and silliness engaged in by some in her circle.

She tells us her ex-husband, Colin, was a scoundrel who still has the audacity to ask for money now and again.

Susan has been asked to participate in a community theater production of The Killing of Sister George (a 1964 play by Frank Marcus) by a director who has plied his craft in London. It’s a daunting challenge, but she’s up to the task – even if it means spending time with Jill, a casual friend who drinks entirely too much. Since Susan’s best friend, Elaine, is dealing with an unfaithful husband and has taken up Buddhism as a sanctuary from her troubles, Susan finds herself spending more time with Jill or her next-door neighbor, Louise, a social worker.

Susan’s serene, uneventful life changes dramatically when the police arrive at her door in the middle of the night, ransacking the place for evidence. A terrorist attack has taken place in London – and the impressionable Simon, it appears, has fallen in with the wrong crowd. The turn of events stuns Susan, as do their ugly repercussions – both in London and here in her quiet little village.

Highlights: Inevitable Theatre Company makes an auspicious debut in St. Louis with a touching and revelatory performance by Donna Weinsting in this affecting one-character drama.

Other Info: Stewart Permutt’s 80-minute, one-act play from 2003 presents a sobering character study that focuses on words spoken by its sole character, which carefully and subtly suggest her shields against unwelcome intrusions of “the real world,” for want of a better phrase, into her insular life. Her dialogue reveals all too well to an audience what Susan won’t admit, much less acknowledge, about her son’s sexual leanings as well as his unstable mental condition.

Weinsting expertly depicts how the shallow Susan has built walls around her own psyche to protect herself from news she doesn’t want to hear. Under artistic director Robert Neblett’s insightful and precise direction, Weinsting’s Susan carefully selects her words before speaking, as if she’s reconciling any potential problems in her mind before letting us in on her thoughts.

Bruce Bergner’s production design centers around a living room filled with comfortable furniture and an array of photos, including ones of Susan’s dogs, of her ex-husband and of Simon, which enjoys a prominent location on a side table next to the sofa and chair.

Lighting designer John “J.T.” Taylor paints the room with swaths of sunlight in some scenes or sobering shadows in others, while costumer Christina Sittser dresses Susan in handsome clothes more suitable for socializing than for home attire, to align with the character’s view of her own “elevated” status.

In Unsuspecting Susan, a quiet, tender play, Weinsting puts her considerable skills to excellent use.

She paints a memorable portrait of a lady who’s lived life superficially, a woman who puts all of her energy into keeping unpleasant thoughts or realities at bay, regardless of the steep cost she has to pay.

The work’s title says it all, and Inevitable Theatre’s presentation brings out its pathos and sadness with Weinsting’s haunting performance.

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Company: Inevitable Theatre Company Venue: The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive Dates: September 21-23, 28-30 Tickets: $15 to $25; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | September 29, 2017 53

Q&A

WITH RICH DEE OF DANCE ST. LOUIS

By Connie Mitchell

‌ s Dance St. Louis enters its 52nd season of bringing A world-class professional dance to St. Louis, patrons will be enjoying performances at the Grandel Theatre. The space has been beautifully restored by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, and the intimate venue will bring audiences closer to this breathtaking art form, says Rich Dee, Dance St. Louis’ managing director of philanthropy and administration.

Ladue News recently asked Dee about the upcoming performance of TAP Dynamics, as well as the season as a whole.

Tell us about the upcoming show, TAP Dynamics. What can audiences expect? I’ve heard the principal dancers are some of the best tap dancers in the world. Who are they, and what kinds of pieces will they be performing?

Yes, these are the best in the world! As noted by dance critics across the globe, including The New York Times, the three we’re bringing in from New York City are considered to be today’s most influential and celebrated tap luminaries. The three dancers are Jason Samuels Smith, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Derick K. Grant. Live jazz, led by Allison Miller and band, will accompany.

Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards has been a part of almost every major tap movie or show that has

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appeared in the history of tap dance since the ’80s, not to mention serving as Michael Jackson’s former personal tap instructor. Jason Samuels Smith is a multi-award-winning tap dancer and founder of LA Tap Festival.

He’s performed all over the world, and when he was 21 years old, Gregory Hines, just prior to his death, called Jason potentially the next greatest.

The two works audiences will see are excerpts from Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards’ And Still You Must Swing and Jason Samuels Smith’s Going the Miles.

Audiences will be moved on many levels in seeing these works.

There’s this profound experience of seeing these tap masters perform unbelievable wonders with just their feet. When added with the rhythm of the live jazz, it’s invigorating and enticing. But beyond that, these specific works allow audiences to see the true beauty and magnificence of two true American art forms – tap and jazz. No one will leave disappointed!

How did TAP Dynamics make its way into this season of Dance St. Louis? In fact, how do you go about putting together a season?

Dance St. Louis’ artistic committee, in partnership with our artistic consultant, evaluates the artistic quality of dance companies and how the full season of programming will enhance the landscape of the arts in St. Louis. We also closely examine what will excite and engage our current patrons and attract newcomers.

TAP Dynamics was the perfect choice to launch the upcoming season.

How has the dance scene changed or evolved in the past few years, and what do you expect for Dance St. Louis in the future?

During the last five seasons, Dance St. Louis has stepped up its game leading the charge to elevate and challenge the local professional dance companies.

TAP DYNAMICS WITH LIVE JAZZ Venue: The Grandel in the Grand Center Arts District Dates: Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 1, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $20; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Post-performance cocktail party on Sept. 30 is $20 per person. Afterparty tickets available through dancestlouis.org.

Sixteen new works have been created for St. Louis audiences, 17 nationally acclaimed choreographers commissioned and national recognition for a city that not only presents world-class dance but [also] a producing city as well. In addition to presenting and producing, Dance St. Louis is focused on building strategic community engagement initiatives that benefit our dance community, grow audiences and enrich the lives of St. Louisans.

What’s the most important thing you’d like our readers to know about Dance St. Louis and the current season?

The 2017-18 season was designed around ticket affordability for St. Louis. All tickets for the season are just $20 and $15 for the Emerson Spring to Dance Festival at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on Memorial Day weekend 2018.

Dance St. Louis also relies significantly on the generosity of our sponsors and donors to enable others the opportunity to experience the best dance offered in St. Louis. In fact, 85 percent of Dance St. Louis season revenue is budgeted to come via contributed income.

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Around Town

By Jackson Roman

Fri., Sept. 29, to Sun., Oct. 1

Grab your lederhosen (sure, normal clothes are fine too!), and get ready for the third annual OKTOBERFEST AB at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery & Biergarten. Wet your whistle with authentic Oktoberfest German beer offerings like Spaten Goose Island, Spaten Oktoberfest, Franziskaner and Spaten Optimator, or sample a variety of traditional German food favorites like Bavarian pretzels, schnitzel and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring the whole family and enjoy games, music, a petting zoo and more. Times and schedules vary per day. budweisertours.com.

Sun., Oct. 1

Make your way to The Hill for the FESTA ITALIANA presented

by Ciao St. Louis. The 150th anniversary of the Columbus Day Parade in St. Louis begins at Shaw School, followed by Italian food, drinks, games and live entertainment at Berra Park. 12:30 p.m. ciaostl.com/festa-italiana.

Sun., Oct. 1

Pet lovers with an artistic streak can express their inner painter when Pinot’s Palette hosts its PROJECT PET event at its Chesterfield location. With help from the artist instructors, attendees can create masterpieces inspired by photos of their furry friends. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine, or purchases can be made from the in-studio bar; all other necessities are provided. 2 to 5 p.m. $55 in advance. pinotspalette.com/chesterfield.

Thu., Oct. 5

Exercise both your body and mind, and enjoy a drink or two in the process, when the Danforth Center Young Friends host YOGA BUZZ at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Stretch your way through an all-levels yoga class in the McDonnell atrium, and then enjoy a cocktail reception with the Danforth scientists, featuring complimentary appetizers, beer and wine in the center’s cafe. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $15 in advance. danforthcenter.org.

Fri., Sept. 29, to Sun., Oct. 1

Thu., Oct. 5

Alice’s Table, JuiceBarSTL and BeautyCounter are hosting HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR, a “health-focused girls night out” at Juice Bar in Rock Hill. Tickets include a sample flight of juices, the opportunity to shop for safe, chemical-free beauty products and a flower-arranging class complete with your very own take-home bouquet.

6 to 8 p.m. $75 in advance. alicestable.com/events.

St. Louisans have the chance to chow down on some of the best barbecue America has to offer at the Q IN THE LOU festival at Kiener Plaza, where famous pitmasters from around the country will be smoking more than 18,000 pounds of meat. The lineup includes, among many others, local favorites Mike Johnson and Christina Fitzgerald of Sugarfire Smoke House, and Skip Steele of Pappy’s Smokehouse and Bogart’s Smokehouse. Eat and drink your fill, enjoy live music or take one of several available barbecue Masterclass offerings from the Legends of the Pit. Learn how to make porchetta, Texas-style brisket, St. Louis-style ribs and more. Times and prices vary. qinthelou.com.

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Lions

A Company of

By Bryan A. Hollerbach Photos courtesy of The New Jewish Theatre

Way To Heaven (2011-12 season)

Golda’s Balcony (2016-17 season)

Diary of Anne Frank (2014-15 season)

Sonia Flew (2008-09 season)

The artistic director of The New Jewish Theatre looks back on its first 20 years – and ahead to its 21st season.

“Join the company of lions rather than assume the lead among foxes.”

– The Talmud

T

he curtain officially rises in less than a week on the third decade of The New Jewish Theatre.

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the troupe opens its 21st season in the Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theater at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur.

The 2017-18 season, which runs through next June, commences with Tuesdays With Morrie, continues through A Jewish Joke, The How and the Why and (take a breath) New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Torah Talmud Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656, and concludes with the puckishly titled Life Sucks.

Kathleen Sitzer, the troupe’s artistic director, explains the rationale for selecting that particular quintet.

“Many factors go into putting together a season of productions,” she says.

“First and foremost, does it fit with our mission of presenting plays that explore the full spectrum of the human condition reflected through the lens of the Jewish experience?

“Variety – comedy, drama, new, old.

Does the show fit our space in terms of

scenic design, cast size and so forth? Is it affordable? Are there any outstanding costs that would make it prohibitive?”

In choosing those productions, Sitzer continues, she teamed with associate artistic director Edward Coffield, with oversight from the Jewish Community Center’s cultural arts director, Zelda Sparks, and suggestions from additional sources.

With the troupe entering its third decade, she also ponders its first two decades, which were guided by the goal of “build[ing] bridges of multicultural understanding, tolerance, communication and education,” according to The New Jewish Theatre’s website, and which bloomed from 1997’s inaugural season of three productions of eight performances apiece to the present five productions of 12 performances.

“In reflecting on 20 years of artistic growth and excellence, the greatest triumph is simply making it this long,” Sitzer says. “Many small theaters do not survive for 20 years.”

She continues with a reference to the 104-year-old U.S. theatrical labor union representing more than 50,000 actors and stage managers, a member of the AFL-CIO: “Biting the bullet to become an Actors’ Equity Association company in 2011, while generating great expense, has really raised the bar for us artistically. The triumph of being awarded Best Production by the Kevin Kline Awards in 2012 for Awake and Sing! and for the same honor in 2017 by The St. Louis Theater Circle for Old Wicked Songs was not only a highlight of our history but served to validate our claim of artistic excellence.”

In otherwise reflecting on the troupe’s first two decades, Sitzer also addresses the main trials it faced in that time.

“Some of our biggest challenges had to do with producing shows that seemed to require larger space, greater technical capabilities and so forth,” she says.

“Nevertheless, we have been able to produce all of the shows we chose to program and to do so at the highest level of artistic excellence.

Hearts (2004-05 season)

Merchant of Venice (2005-06 season)

“The other major challenge was when we were out of our space at the [Jewish Community Center] during the renovation of the Staenberg Family Complex. We were renting space from Clayton High School for most of two seasons. However, we came back to a wonderful state-of-the-art black-box theater that continues to meet our needs even when pushed to the limits.”

Regarding specific ways she’d like to see the troupe progress in its third decade, Sitzer says, “I would love to see us expand our repertoire to include more diverse casting and subject matter.” She similarly mentions greater outreach, somehow expanding the troupe’s customary situs from just the Jewish Community Center, “in order to incorporate community engagement.”

Finally and almost inevitably, Sitzer mulls the quintet of coming offerings from her troupe to cite the one she herself most anticipates.

“I think the production I’m most looking forward to is David Ives’ New Jerusalem,” she says. “It’s a challenging play about real events in the 17th century. Baruch de Spinoza, a giant of religious philosophy, was ‘excommunicated’ from his Amsterdam community for talking ‘religion’ in public, thereby threatening the tenuous existence of his own Jewish community in the city.

“This is a play with a great deal of talking and philosophy. It’s a period piece, making it even more challenging. But with Ives as the playwright, it’s sure to be filled with lightness, humor and Ives’ trademark wit. I’m very excited to see what our director, Tim Ocel, does with the piece.”

The New Jewish Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, 314-442-3283, newjewishtheatre.org

Playbill

for the 2017-18 Season

The New Jewish Theatre’s 21st season comprises the five productions briefly described here. For more information about dates, times, ticket prices and a subscription deal, visit newjewishtheatre.org.

• Tuesdays With Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and mitch Albom, directed by Anna pileggi, starring Jim Anthony and Andy Neiman, Oct. 4 to 22 • A Jewish Joke by phil Johnson and marni Freedman, originally directed by David ellenstein, starring phil Johnson, Nov. 29 to Dec. 10 • The How and the Why by sarah treem, directed

by Nancy bell, starring Amy Loui and sophia brown, Jan. 24 to Feb. 11 • New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Torah Talmud Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656 by David Ives; directed by tim Ocel; starring Chris tipp, John Flack, Jim butz, Will bonfiglio, Jennifer theby-Quinn, Karlie pinder and Greg Johnston; April 4 to 22 • Life Sucks by Aaron posner, adapting Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya; directed by edward Coffield; starring Chris Harris, Greg Johnston, Julie Layton, Jan meyer, michael James reed, Katie Keating and michelle Hand; may 23 to June 10

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