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Who wouldn’t love an eatery called Pig & Pickle?

This week, writer/photographer Mabel Suen visits St. Louis’ Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood to chat with chef Ryan Lewis about his Southerninspired restaurant, which opened in September.

On the cover 12 The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is gearing up for its centennial year, which will be filled with celebratory programming and a campaign to set the organization up for its next 100 years. The story appears on page 12. Pictured on the cover are (from left to right) Keith Williamson, Michael McMillan, Will Donlow Jr., Will Donlow III and Frankie Eichenberger. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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EDITOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS A SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR. THE AIR IS brisk, everything seems to twinkle and there are gatherings galore. Even during this joyous season, though, I often find myself stressed and pressured to find the perfect gifts for all the special people in my life. If you share my sentiment this season, fear not.

Starting on p. 37, check out our annual Gift Guide, which has the perfect present for every person in your life – whether a discerning teenager, technology guru, sous chef in the making or simply a furry friend. We hope you find this guide helpful in your holiday hunt – or you’ll even find something to add to your personal wish list.

Also in this week’s edition, make sure to check out LN contributing writer Brittany Nay’s feature on Big Heart Tea Co., starting on p. 81. Although I’m partial to coffee, Big Heart has me seriously considering a switch. The company hand-blends herbal and medicinal teas with a goal of making people healthier and happier. We hope you enjoy this story and the creative-tea founder Lisa Govro puts into her drinks.

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Editor’s Corner Electrical Connection and Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis are celebrating 10 years of partnership – one that has ensured “more than 180 Habitat homes have been wired safely by donating electrical services and materials for code-compliant installations.” In total, this work amounts to more than 2,160 fixtures, 3,240 light switches, 7,200 receptacles and 360,000 feet of Romex wiring.

Woodland Elementary School students received a special delivery recently. Local Amazon associates surprised students with more than $10,000 worth of supposed related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)-related “to help facilitate learning in the classroom.” According to a release, this donation is part of Amazon’s “ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where its associates work and live.”

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18 LADUE MANOR, Ladue.

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1405 HOMESTEAD VALLEy, Wildwood.

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53 wESTMORELAND pLACE, CWE.

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1309 CHILDRESS, Dogtown.

$374,500

490 TREE TOp LANE, des Peres.

$349,900

5548 CHESTNUT STREET, Augusta.

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1831 HACKMANN HOLLOw DRIVE, wentzville.

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4729 TOwNE CENTRE, mehlville.

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209 SUNNINgwELL, Webster Groves.

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21 UppER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

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46 wESTwOOD COURT, Town & Country.

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21 SAINT ANDREwS DRIVE, Ladue.

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362 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

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1540 gERARD pARK LANE, Hazelwood.

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1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

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34 wILLOw HILL, Ladue.

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4440 LINDELL BOULEVARD, #1001, CWE.

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4392 MARyLAND AVENUE, UNIT 3E, CWE.

$264,000

7515 BUCKINgHAM DRIVE, #2N, Clayton.

$163,000

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n 2018, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis will celebrate its 100th birthday. In celebration of serving the St. Louis community for a century, the group is launching its 2018 Urban League Centennial Campaign at the beginning of the new year.

Michael McMillan, CEO and president of Urban League St. Louis, says members of the organization are looking forward to the celebratory programming that will take place under the Centennial Campaign.

“We have a very committed and energetic team that is working on providing the agency with the resources and the volunteers to have a historic year filled with commemorations, exciting events and a bold plan for the future,” he says.

The goals for the campaign include adding to the Urban League’s endowment, stabilizing the existing 30 programs it provides to nearly 100,000 people and growing programs and partnerships with other nonprofits, government organizations and the business community.

“The goal is to provide the financial stability, awareness and education for the St. Louis region and to some of our national partners of what we have done,” he says. “We look at how we can take those programs, services and innovative concepts that have gotten us to this historic moment and take them all to a bigger and better level.”

Personally, McMillan says the 100-year milestone is momentous because he’s been a part of the organization for so long.

“I’ve had the pleasure of being around the [Urban League] movement since I was 10 and have been a member since I was 16,” McMillan says.

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“Having been a volunteer, board member, liaison and now CEO, I’ve had the privilege of looking at all sides of how we impact St. Louis.”

These last days of 2017 are busy ones for the local Urban League chapter as it prepares not only for a year of celebration but also for its Whitney M. Young Society Reception on Dec. 13 at Anheuser-Busch’s Biergarten.

Whitney M. yoUng “All of our leadership and donors will Society reception celebrate the success of the year and look forward to the next year,” McMillan says.

When: Dec. 13 “We’re grateful to Anheuser-Busch and our board members for hosting the event Where: anheuser-busch’s biergarten for the past several years.”

More Info: call 314-615-3668 or This year has been a busy one for email specialevents@urbanleague-stl.org the Urban League, as it celebrated the opening of the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center on the site of that city’s burned-down QuikTrip and hosted the National Urban League conference, in addition to all of its yearly events like the annual dinner meeting and Salute to Women in Leadership Gala.

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, 3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis, 314-615-3600, ulstl.com

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St. Louis Speakers Series

KICKOFF CELEBRATION

Jonathan Brader, Tim Eby

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he St. Louis Speakers Series recently held its 20th annual kickoff celebration at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This year’s speakers are David Cameron, former prime minister of the United Kingdom; Jeffrey Toobin, Supreme Court expert and esteemed legal analyst; Jane Pauley, television journalist and author; Robin Wright, Middle East expert, award-winning journalist and author; Rick Steves, author, television host and European travel guide; Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States; and Paul Nicklen, award-winning National Geographic photographer.

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Andrea Griffith, Amanda Joiner

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Elizabeth Green, Judy and Todd Taylor, Sharyn Essman

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This year is our 20th season. Maryville has enjoyed the honor and privilege of serving as presenting sponsor for this series. We have opened up new ideas to a generation of audiences.

This series sparks conversations to some of the most controversial and complicated issues of our time. This series is a place where we can agree, disagree and debate!

MARK LOMBARDI, PH.D., PRESIDENT OF MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY (WITH JACK GALMICHE, PRESIDENT AND CEO NINE NETWORKS, RIGHT)

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Marcia Sullivan, Ricky Nix, Brittany Brown

Robert Englebretson, Peggy Cole

David Bruns, A.J. Fox

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Jim Wilson, Mary Beth Layton

Richard Levey, Susie Knopf

Dave Sadler, Kara Harmon

Jim Heinen and Jim Heinen Jr.

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The Next Step

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he Next Step held its annual scholarship dinner on Oct. 7 at the Missouri Athletic Club, to celebrate the achievements of its scholarship recipients and the donors who support their success. Co-chairing the event were Lynn and Clay Jenkins and Donna Carruthers, and the presenting sponsor was Aurora Recovery Centre. More than $103,000 has been awarded to 46 scholarship recipients for the 2017-18 academic year. The Next Step, a nonprofit organization, provides academic or vocational scholarships to individuals who are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction.

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We believe that continuing education is one of the most successful ways to rise above addiction. Our scholarships help individuals in recovery pursue their educational goals.

This evening is a celebration of their success and a thank-you to everyone who makes our scholarship program possible.

LYNN AND CLAY JENKINS AND DONNA CARRUTHERS, EVENT CO-CHAIRS

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rt lovers, philanthropists, community leaders and supporters of St. Louis Lambert International Airport recently came together at the seventh annual Art of Travel Gala, themed “A Sweet Escape to a Colorful World of Whimsy!” The event took place in Terminal 1, Concourse B, at the airport. Guests were encouraged to let their favorite candy inspire their outfits and were then treated to an evening of dining, drinks and entertainment. On display was a colorful world of whimsy highlighted by Third Degree Glass Factory and some of its special artists, who handcrafted unique creations for sale just for the event. Chairing the gala were Jill and Dan McGuire and Doug Auer.

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We do this fundraiser every year because we think that art is important to the community. We have over 500 people who will be attending our event this evening to support Art of Travel!

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Gateway to Hope

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he eighth annual KaleidoHope Gala recently took place at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood.

Guests began the evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, followed by a welcome from emcee Jasmine Huda of Fox 2 News while dinner began. This year’s Visionary Award recipients, Tom Gunn, Steven Krause and George Roman, were recognized for their work in creating a strategic plan to move Gateway to Hope successfully into its second decade of assisting breast cancer patients. Susie Knopf and Phyllis Langsdorf co-chaired the gala, while Rene Knott was the auctioneer.

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It is a privilege and pleasure to co-chair Gateway to Hope’s largest fundraiser of the year! I want to give a special thank-you to our donors, sponsors and the many others who have contributed to making this evening a huge success!

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Friends of CharacterPlus presents its 13th annual FALL PARTY at Moulin in Lafayette Square. 6:30 p.m. (edplus.org) The International Photography Hall of Fame’s 2017 AWARDS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY at the IPHF Museum. 6 p.m. (iphf.org)

Sat., Nov. 18

The 13th annual MUSIAL AWARDS at the Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. (musialawards.com)

St. Louis Realtors’ A MAGICAL EVENING GALA at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Chesterfield. 6 p.m. (stlrealtors.com) Circus Harmony’s JUGGLING BALL at the City Museum.

7 p.m. (circusharmony.org) Himalayan Family Healthcare Project presents its annual A NIGHT IN NEPAL at Mandarin House Banquet Hall.

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Maryville University recently celebrated the 20th season of the St. Louis Speakers Series with a reception at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis for current season sponsors and 20-year subscribers.

Maryville University Recognizes Major Sponsors of the St. Louis Speakers Series: Left to right (first row) Jack Galmiche, Amanda Joiner, Michael Scully, Maryville President Mark Lombardi, Nancy Georgen; (second row) Tim Eby, Peggy Michelson, Tom Eschen,

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y Thanksgiving dinner table setting always includes a colorful centerpiece incorporating not only multihued gourds but also vivid green Osage oranges.

Osage oranges make a beautiful stacked pyramid complemented by a few equally green cymbidium orchid blossoms tucked into the nooks. Any way you display them, they add grace and sophistication to home décor.

I used to collect mine from the historic row at the Missouri Botanical Garden, but in recent years, I’ve scavenged them wherever I can.

If you don’t have your own tree, fruits are often available at local farmers markets or from online vendors. Also, a tree in Compton Heights drops its aromatic orbs into the gutter, and another occupies a utility right-of-way in nearby Wildwood, where I gather them without guilt. Worth the hunt, these amazing fruits provide visual delight, a soft citrus fragrance and a delightfully chartreuse, warty skin.

About the size of a grapefruit, these nubby, slightly sticky green fruit comes from a tree named Maclura, in the mulberry family. Called bois d’arc by the French and bodark or bow-wood by English speakers, its wood once was valued by Native Americans for making bows and other weapons.

Originally found farther south, along the rivers of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, plants were brought north by tribes who appreciated their qualities. The first plants sent to Thomas Jefferson by Lewis and Clark, they were found by the famed explorers growing in Pierre Chouteau’s garden near the St. Louis waterfront.

Chouteau admired them in a village of Osages, collected them and brought them home for his own garden.

In that era, the tree’s extremely hard wood well suited it for fence posts and railroad ties. That same rich golden, durable wood also made beautiful bowls, plates and candlesticks. Later settlers discovered they could prune the thorny trees into living hedges strong enough to contain hogs and bulls – hence the other common name of hedge-apple.

Macluras gain character as they become gnarly with age. Several venerable trees still thrive along the old driveway into the Missouri Botanical Garden. Dating from the time of Henry Shaw, these ancient trees can still be enjoyed in the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, west of the Climatron.

Several more trees of this vintage grow in nearby Tower Grove Park. Best enjoyed on large properties and estates where the dropping fruits pose no safety hazard, it ill serves as a courtyard tree for small gardens.

To guarantee my future supply of Osage oranges, I bought one for my West County garden years ago.

Silly me – I planted it too close to the trail, and once established, low-hanging branches would swipe at me with sharp thorns. Remembering the pruning habits of the early sodbusters, I didn’t hesitate to take loppers to the most egregious branch and then tied the others high on a training post to keep them out of the way.

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After Thanksgiving, we’ve always pitched the blackening fruits into the woods from the back deck. In more than a decade of tossing, I’ve had only one small tree emerge, but it is growing well and may help augment my future supply of tabletop decorations.

What I won’t know for a few more years is if my trees are male or female. Like ginkgoes, the trees each have individual sexes, and only the females bear fruit.

So, Osage oranges – use these unusual and beautiful fruits on the dinner table to make a great conversation starter and biology lesson all in one!

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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paradoxical serenity of linearity pervades “Carl Safe: The Architecture of Buildings, Furniture and Photographs,” on display at The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries through Feb. 17.

That free exhibition, which opened Oct. 6 in The Sheldon’s Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture, presents a career-to-date retrospective of the work of Safe, who serves both as professor emeritus with the Sam Fox School of Design & Art at Washington University in St. Louis (where he has taught since 1970) and as principal at University City’s Carl Safe Design Consultants.

The paradox implicit in the exhibition derives from the degree to which its simplicity of presentation as a product, for want of a better phrase, belies the complexity of the process underlying that product from baseline heuristics onward.

“This exhibit grew out of a conversation in which I was asked if my architectural design work, my furniture design and my photography had any relationship to one another, whether or not they informed each other, and if so, how,” Safe relates in a short meditation both online and on-site. “It was a good question for which I had no clear response. Curating this exhibit was a way of discovering an answer for myself.”

A chest titled Socks bracketed by other works on or at the gallery’s wall

That mission notwithstanding, the professor’s modesty might incline him to reticence – but for his telling personal history.

“I don’t really know,” Safe admits when asked what sparked his interest in architecture enough to make it a lifetime career, adding that he came of age in rural Wisconsin under “formally uneducated” parents.

“As a child, I never met an architect, but from a very young age, I started drawing buildings, and I guess I just never stopped. I can’t remember a time that I didn’t want to do that, even before I knew what an architect and architecture were.

“At some point, I did hear about Frank Lloyd Wright, whose studio, Taliesen, was in southern Wisconsin. [He was] ‘the architect that everyone knew.’ At some point, I became aware that designing buildings was something people did for a living, and I started figuring out how I could go about doing it. Even today, I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

Visitors to The Sheldon’s tripartite retrospective should give thanks for that, starting with the exhibition’s architectural component.

Examples of Safe’s expertise in that area range from a 1994 birdhouse (no, really) of red and white oak, conceived and crafted for a charity auction, to a 1980 backyard fence of 1½-inch-diameter steel pipe in seven doubly curved segments.

Intriguingly, a conceptual drawing accompanying the fence display reads, in red, “REJECTED IDEA,” before continuing in a scarlet scrawl, “Sometimes you just make really bad proposals – with luck you have the self-discipline to set them aside and move on.”

Other examples of Safe’s architectural expertise focus, copiously, on a St. Louis County home that bloomed from an unrealized 1972 Lake St. Louis project. Called Residence K, that home’s Sheldon display involves five mini floor plans, almost two dozen photographs and a 2- by 2½-foot detail sheet, a grid comprising 72 finish details. It also looks, to an admittedly amateur eye, Miesian – reflecting, perhaps, the International Style aesthetic of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

The photos just mentioned document Residence K’s development – mostly utilitarian stuff. Beyond practical applications attendant on architectural projects, though, Safe’s photographic works “are informed by his sensibilities as an architect,” states a plaque near the entrance to the exhibition. Half a dozen or so larger photos, printed with archival inks on 100 percent cotton paper and hung at the front and the rear of the gallery, corroborate that statement.

The professor himself cites a photographic goal of “capturing some instance [or] moment of human interaction in the built environment. Photographs can tell stories, and I look for that possibility in what I shoot.”

A humanitarian aesthetic similar to that embodied in his photography characterizes Safe’s work with furniture, which he

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calls “the most intimate architecture.” Further, that in the Sheldon exhibition largely comprises one particular type of furniture: the table.

An online brief for a furniture design class the An example of Safe’s tabular artistry professor has taught at the Sam Fox School suggests the rationale for that: “The course focuses on tables specifically because, intrinsically, so few demands are placed on them. Almost anything is, or can be, a table. Any horizontal surface held up by some support can qualify as a ‘table.’ If that’s the case, the issue of ‘designing a table’ precipitates the demand of exploring ‘why’ or ‘what table.’ What does ‘table’ mean? What makes the table matter? Is the table sitespecific or generic, use-specific or general?”

Appropriately, one of the most striking examples of Safe’s tabular work involves a bit of architectural history. A 2010 piece titled Cicero “resulted from a demolition in the process of working on the expansion of [University City’s] Blueberry Hill into the space previously occupied by Cicero’s,” explains a plaque in the gallery. “Workers removed sections of marble that were part of the old street façade and threw them into a dumpster. I selected one of the broken, irregular sections and asked a fabricator to cut the largest square possible from it.”

To support that gorgeous piece of stone, Safe then fashioned a base of chromed stainless steel, each of whose legs differs from the others – with one cylindrical, the second a rectangular solid, the third an inverted triangular construct and the fourth an arboreal irregularity with a quintet of thin “branches” rising from a central “trunk.”

Given his comment about “the most intimate architecture,” Safe provides one final surprise. When asked to identify a favorite furnishing from his own home, the professor, funnily and sweetly, goes with … something other than a table. “It’s a traditional, beautiful glass curio cabinet with curved glass corners that was my mother’s,” Safe says. “It’s a sentimental treasure.”

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By Amanda Dahl

ituated on one of St. Louis’ premier private streets, this historic Central West End home captivates inside and out. A gated drive leads you to this 1908 Italian-style estate, first introducing you to the private rear garden and terrace, plus carriage house. Step inside to uncover an elegant, open flow from the entry hall to the living and dining rooms, with light filtering through and accentuating the beautiful original millwork. The expansive eat-in kitchen highlights how the abode has been updated for the modern lifestyle, with a professional Wolf range and bountiful counter space. Leading into the family room, a lovely fireplace and French door light up the space. The handsome main staircase guides you upstairs to the bedrooms, offering a perfect place to perch midway, just below the exquisite stained glass window, with a book in hand. Additional amenities include a library with built-ins, an updated laundry room and gorgeous architectural details.

KEVIN HURLEY 314-560-4977 (direct), 314-997-4800 (office), 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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THIS 5-BEDROOM, 4 FULL-BATHROOM AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN THE CENTRAL WEST END IS LISTED FOR $1.249 MILLION.

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FEATURE: LN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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One Look, Two Ways Glorious in Gingham

By Katie Yeadon Gingham isn’t just for summer picnics. This black-and-white BP. gingham wrap blouse looks fresh for fall and can be styled with an edge or sophistication. $49, Nordstrom (nordstrom.com)

Casual

Earrings, $12, Shine Boutique

Dressy

Earrings, $425, Neiman Marcus

(shineboutiquestlouis.com)

(neimanmarcus.com)

FRAME jeans, $225, Vie (viestlouis.com)

Nicole Miller skirt, $275, Vie

Bag, $288, Shine Boutique

Bottega Veneta bag, $1,800, Neiman Marcus

Booties, $140,

Jimmy Choo

Nordstrom

heels, $995, Neiman

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BEAUTY BUZZ

Thanksgiving-Based Skin Benefits

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s Thanksgiving nears, many of us will be purchasing pumpkin, nutmeg, cranberry and apples – ingredients suited not only to making delectable dishes but also, oddly enough, to producing skin benefits!

Here’s how such turkey-day staples can do more than just augment your holiday meal, ladies: Pumpkin. In addition to contributing to pie and other Thanksgiving dishes, pumpkin contains alpha hydroxy acids that help combat the signs of aging. By way of example, try the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask (available from Sephora) to see this much-beloved cucurbit work its dermal magic.

Nutmeg. Besides contributing zest to eggnog, nutmeg contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat acne. Create a do-it-yourself spot treatment at home by mixing this standard-to-most-pantries spice with cinnamon and honey for use on breakouts or all over your face as a mask.

Cranberry. Antioxidants cram cranberries, making them not only good to eat but also good

By Kimmie Gotch

for dermal benefits. How so? Well, beyond being highly absorbent, cranberry seed oil can greatly benefit people with dry skin. Also, cranberry seed oil (like the alpha hydroxy acids in pumpkin) can help fight the signs of facial aging.

Apples. “An apple a day,” yeah, yeah, yeah.

We all recognize that fruit is beneficial, at least anecdotally, but the humble apple also can really rock skin care. More specifically, apple cider vinegar ranks among the best all-natural astringents for dermal clearing and cleansing. So those with skin prone to acne who are seeking a natural aid should ditch sometimes-dear drugstore-bought toners and replace them with this common-to-allsupermarkets vinegar.

Got all of that, ladies? Fab! So now, as you’re basting that big bird and candying those yams, you also can reflect on the benefits some of your culinary ingredients also have on your skin. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT

By Katie Yeadon The picturesque New England town of Greenwich, Connecticut, makes the perfect place to visit for quintessential fall vibes – just be sure to pack your plaids, vests and duck boots!

Sperry boots, $119, Nordstrom (nordstrom.com) Lauren James shirt, Lauren James vest, $78, Fun in the Sun

$60, Fun in the Sun (funsunsports.com)

Michael by Michael Kors Jacket, $240, Nordstrom

MADEWELL hat, $35, MADEWELL

Sanctuary pants, $109,

Scarf, $27, paperdolls boutique

Paisley Boutique

(paperdolls.boutique) Burberry bag, $1,250, Nordstrom

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PHOTOS BY SARAH CONROY

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Holiday Gift Guide

THE ULTIMATE

Holiday

Gift Guide

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By Liz Miller

very holiday season, the Ladue News editorial team makes wish lists (and checks them twice) tailored to complement a range of hobbies and interests. The 11 categories feature a range of gift ideas, from culinary gadgets and cookbooks for all-star home cooks through tech treats for early adopters to clothing handpicked for the women, men, kids and teens in your life – among other potential presents. We hope that these lists inspire your own shopping this season and that no matter what gifts you give or receive, you and your loved ones have a very special holiday.

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Women’s Fashion Men’s Fashion Teens’ Fashion Children’s Fashion Pets Technology Beauty & Wellness Kids/Toys Spirits Culinary Sports & Exercise

Women’s

FA S H I O N

Fashionista For the

By Katie Yeadon | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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his holiday season, give the women in your life small-yet-powerful – and of course chic – accessories like these Dena bangles, Joya necklace or UN BILLION purse. If you’re in the market for something extra special, the Dylan vest makes a wonderful (and warm) gift.

Joya Necklace, $48, Ivy Hill (ivyhillboutique.com)

Hat, $85, Nordstrom, (nordstrom.com)

Dena Bangles, $50 each, Vie (viestlouis.com)

Dylan Vest, $130, Paisley Boutique (facebook.com/xopaisley)

Steve Madden Shoes, $40

UN BILLION Purse, $85, Ivy Hill

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Men’s

FA S H I O N

Dapper Man For the

By Katie Yeadon | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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Normal Brand Shirt, $109, Fun in the Sun (funsunsports.com)

hese sophisticated yet rugged pieces are perfect for increasingly wintry temps, from stylish fleeces, scarves and gloves to dapper Peter Millar shoes. Not sure about what size clothing to buy your guy? Opt for a decidedly mature backpack for the man on the go or a smart pair of Randolf sunglasses.

Randolf Sunglasses, $159, Mister Guy (misterguymens.com)

Peter Millar Shoes, $250, Mister Guy

True Grit Fleece, $145, Fun in the Sun

Normal Brand Backpack, $199, Fun in the Sun

Barbour Gloves, $99, Outdoors, Inc. (facebook.com/ outdoorsincstl)

Smathers & Branson Flask, $65, Mister Guy

Shinola Watch, $900, Nordstrom (nordstrom.com)

Barbour Scarf, $79, Outdoors, Inc.

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Teens’

FA S H I O N

TrendyTeen For the

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By Katie Yeadon | Photos by Sarah Conroy

eenagers can be tough to shop for, but if you know her personal style, a well-chosen accessory is a good bet. Wristlets, necklaces and earrings make memorable presents, while cute hats and scarves make must-have outerwear more fun.

Michael Kors Sneakers, $64, Nordstrom (nordstrom.com)

Maison “314” Necklace, $40, paperdolls boutique (paperdolls.boutique)

Urbanista Earrings, $12, Cha Boutique

Pendelton Scarf, $70; gloves, $24; Paisley Boutique (facebook.com/xopaisley)

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Wristlet, $32, Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com)

Fur Pom, $8.50, Cha Boutique

Children’s

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For t

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FA S H I O N

By Katie Yeadon | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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Widgeon Vest, $58, Nordstrom (nordstrom.com)

nimal-themed toys and patterns are all the rage this season, from cat-inspired headbands to faux-fur vests. In these whimsical duds, your little one will feel as special as a storybook character come to life.

Paperwings Romper, $60, City Sprouts (citysprouts.com)

Mud Pie Sock Set, $22, Finders Keepers

Cat Headband, $28, Nordstrom

Mud Pie Romper, $38, Finders Keepers (facebook.com/finderskeepers-315651817708)

Clips, $16.50, City Sprouts

Sam Edelman Sneakers, $32, Nordstrom

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Pets

Four-Legged F riends For the

By Robyn Dexter| Photos by Sarah Conroy

Pet House Candle in Evergreen Forest, $21.99, Treats Unleashed (treats-unleashed.com)

Jardine Associates Ceramic Mug & Coaster Gift Set, $12.99, Treats Unleashed

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poil your four-legged friends this holiday season with fun and feisty toys and treats. This year’s guide allows furry friends to join in the celebration with assorted toys, fresh-baked treats and comfy bedding. For all the love they give year-round, our pets deserve to be pampered a bit for the holidays.

Huggle Hounds Knotty Plaid Moose, $15.99$25.99, Four Muddy Paws (fourmuddypaws.com)

Treats Unleashed Assorted Treats, $9.99, Treats Unleashed

Lurvig Pet Bed With Pad, $37.98, IKEA (ikea.com)

Fluff & Tuff Hippo Toy, $17.99, Treats Unleashed

St. Louis Collar, $20.99$22.99; St. Louis Leash, $21.99, Four Muddy Paws

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uit bl s B th B l and dP ble S pl t Fruitables Broth Bowls Pourable Supplements, $4.99-$5.99, Pets in the City (petsinthecitystl.com)

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Technology

Tech Enthusiast For the

By Robyn Dexter | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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his holiday season, surprise your loved ones with some of the hottest gadgets on the market. As technology improves each year, so do the cameras, security devices and sound systems. In this year’s gift guide, you’ll find everything from a top-shelf drone to an innovative roadside assistance kit – perfect for the tech lover in your life.

DJI Mavic Pro Drone, $999, Schiller’s (schillers.com)

Battery Heated Gloves, $179.99, Sharper Image (sharperimage.com) Sony A6500 With 16-50 Lens, $1,499, Schiller’s

Instax Mini 9 (available in: Flamingo Pink, Lime Green, Ice Blue), $69.99, Schiller’s

Smartphone Enabled iKeyp Smart Safe, $149.99, Brookstone (brookstone.com)

ProMaster Axis Phone Stabilizer, $99.99, Creve Coeur Camera (cccamera.com) Star Wars Death Star Bluetooth Levitating Speaker, $149.99, Brookstone Ultimate Roadside Rescue Assistant, $159.99, Sharper Image

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Beauty and

wellness

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Sarah Conroy

adies and gents, young to mature, deserve a present that pampers – especially during the cold winter months. Learn the secrets to immaculate skin, spotlight one’s beauty with iridescent eyeliners and shadows, or encourage creativity with built-in makeup tutorials. This year’s coveted beauty and grooming must-haves are the kind of gifts you can unwrap all year.

Charlotte Tilbury The Complete Magic Skin Kit, $445, Charlotte Tilbury (charlottetilbury.com)

Marc Jacobs Beauty on the Prowl Full Face Collection, $135, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com)

Kat Von D Saint + Sinner Eyeshadow Palette, $62, Sephora

Jack Black The Balm Squad Gift Set, $25, Nordstrom

Too Faced Best Year Ever, $49, Sephora (sephora.com)

Kiehl’s First Class Essentials, $30, Kiehl’s (kiehls.com)

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eclipse 2-in-1 Glitter Release Eyeliner, $20, Fenty Beauty

by Rihanna (fentybeauty.com)

Kiehl’s Midnight Must-Haves, $76, Kiehl’s Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette, $92 to $150, Nordstrom

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Kids/Toys

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By Alecia Humphreys | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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hether it’s their first of their fifth, parents always want to make their children’s holiday season as spirited and special as possible. That could mean going the extra mile with the mischievous Elf on the Shelf’s shenanigans, baking extra-special cookies for Santa or splurging on that must-have gift of the season. Plan to make your child’s season bright with these toys from local boutiques.

Ninjaline, $99, Happy Up Inc.

Big Coloring Poster, prices vary, City Sprouts (citysprouts.com) Star Wars BB-8 Lego Set, $105.99, Imagination Toys

Ballerina Tea Party Set, $42, The Woman’s Exchange (woexstl.org)

Peppy Pups, $32.99, Imagination Toys (imaginationtoys.com)

My Miniature Library, $19.99, Left Bank Books (left-bank.com)

Make Mini Piñatas, $19.99, City Sprouts (citysprouts.com)

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A Photicular Book, $25.95, City Sprouts

Zooties, $26, The Woman’s Exchange

Mermaid Sequin Pillows, $19.99 each, Happy Up Inc. (happyupinc.com)

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Spirits

Home Bartender For the

W Stone Xocoveza (six-pack, 12-ounce bottles), $17.75, Stone Brewing (stonebrewing.com)

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Sarah Conroy

ho needs a plastic jug of icky eggnog mix and a bottle of rotgut? Certainly not Ladue News readers, for whom the magazine solicited expert recommendations on all things bibulous (and a few other similarly seasonal items) from Brandon Nickelson of Craft Beer Cellar, Paul Hayden of The Wine and Cheese Place and Philip Peimann of The Wine Merchant, Ltd., among others. So cheers – and go ye forth and spread holiday cheer!

4 Hands Absence of Light (22-ounce bottle), $7, 4 Hands Brewing Co. (4handsbrewery.com)

Special Edition Whiskeys Boxed Set (Rye & Rested, Sherry Cask, Port Cask) (three 200-milliliter bottles), $83, Larder and Cupboard (larderandcupboard.com)

Founders Breakfast Stout (four-pack, 12-ounce bottles), $9.25, Founders Brewing Co. (foundersbrewing.com)

Edelbrand Vinars da Meila – Gift Set (375-milliliter bottle, two glasses), $77.50, Larder and Cupboard

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2011 J.L. Chave Selection Farconnet Hermitage (750-milliliter bottle), $69.99, J.L. Chave Selection

Whisk(e)y Tasting Set (one glass, one pen, two journals), $25, Larder and Cupboard

2015 Folded Hills Grenache Grant Santa Ynez Valley (750-milliliter bottle), $32.99, Folded Hills Winery (foldedhills.com)

NV Sabine Godmé Brut Premier Cru (750-milliliter bottle), $34.99, Champagne Godmé Sabine (champagne-godme-sabine.fr)

Zalto Glasperfektion (hand-blown glassware, shown in Bordeaux, single stem), $59.99, Zalto Glasperfektion (www.zaltoglas.at)

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Culinary

Home Cook For the

By Liz Miller | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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lmost everyone has at least one gourmand or at-home chef on their holiday shopping list, and even if you don’t, a fun kitchen gadget or attractive cheese board is sure to get some use. This year we’ve rounded up three of the newest and most popular cookbooks to hit shelves this season, gorgeous locally made kitchen utensils and tools, clever culinary gadgets, and artisan food and drink products perfect for avid home cooks.

Handmade Wooden Spoons, $28 each, Collin Garrity Woodworking (collingarrity.com)

Sur La Table Marble and Acacia Wood Cheese Paddle, $50, Sur La Table (surlatable.com)

Monogram Dinnerware, prices vary, Sasha Nicholas (sashanicholas.com)

Pro Series Cookware “Food Is Love” 13-Inch Braiser, $191, The Culinary Center of Kansas City ulinary.com) (kcculinary.com)

Burton’s Peach Brandy Barrel-Aged Pure Maple Syrup, $41, Larder and Cupboard (larderandcupboard.com)

Askinosie Chocolate Tasting Kit, $32, Larder and Cupboard

Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook by Elisabeth Prueitt, $40, Left Bank Books (left-bank.com) Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables by Joshua McFadden, $35, Left Bank Books David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes and Revelations, Ingredient by Ingredient by David Tanis and Evan Sung, $40, Left Bank Books

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inter may be fast approaching, but that’s not slowing down sports and exercise enthusiasts. Luckily, this holiday you’re here to help to deck them out in the latest athleisure gear, keep them warm throughout the snowy season with stylish winterwear and make sure they’re equipped for the slopes, too. With the best in activewear from Dimvaloo and The Alpine Shop, as well as a little something for the outdoorsman in your life from Outdoors, Inc. – all featured here – you’ll be able to cross gifts off your shopping list in no time.

Tin Cloth Wildfowl Hat, $85, Outdoors, Inc. (outdoorsinc.com)

Patagonia Arbor Duffel 30L, $79, The Alpine Shop

Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Jacket, $149, The Alpine Shop, (alpineshop.com)

Stella McCartney x Adidas Crazytrain Bounce Shoe, $180, Dimvaloo

Anon Deringer MFI Goggle, $139.95, The Alpine Shop

Sorel Slimpack 2 Lace Boot, $145, The Alpine Shop

Over Under Shell Pouch, $85, Outdoors, Inc.

Vooray Zen Yoga Tote, $79.99, Dimvaloo,

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15848 Fountain Plaza Drive, 636-220-1222, shoplaville.com A Rebecca Minkoff handbag is sure to please the lady on your list. At La Ville, personal stylists are ready to assist you in selecting the perfect style. $95 to $345

ADAM FOSTER FINE JEWELRY

1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 410, 314-771-3390, fosterjewelry.com This 18-karat yellow gold ring from the Constellation Collection, with an engraved star pattern, accent diamonds and a hand-applied Florentine finish, marries past tradition with contemporary style. $2,990

BIRKENSTOCK & MORE

12350 Olive Blvd., 314-434-4430, birkenstockstl.com Layered in suede and shearling, these Nuuk boots provide the ultimate warmth for your favorite Eskimo. As a bonus, the buckskin beauties are made to provide an individualized fit.

PINK MAGNOLIA

9810 Clayton Road, 314-997-6161, pinkmagnoliashop.com For the woman on the go, set her up in style with a Lilly Pulitzer weekender travel tote that unzips to enlarge. Find additional signature must-haves at Pink Magnolia.

CHESTERFIELD JEWELERS

17037 Baxter Road, 636-537-5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com Collected for its lasting beauty or to mark special occasions, each Limoges box at Chesterfield Jewelers is hand-painted in the original French home of this delicate art form.

DOT DOT DASH

736 De Mun Ave., 314-862-1962, dotdotdashboutique.com

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MEGAN PETERSON & TREY SLOAN ‌Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson of Creve Coeur are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth, to Trey Sterling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sloan, of Dewey, Oklahoma. The wedding was held June 10 in Graham Memorial Chapel at Washington University, with an outdoor evening reception at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.

The bride graduated in 2012 from Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Colorado School of Mines in 2016 and worked for Chevron Phillips Chemical in Port Arthur, Texas. She is currently an environmental engineer at Sage ATC Environmental Consulting in Denver.

The groom is a 2012 graduate of Dewey High School. Trey earned his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Colorado School of Mines in 2016. He is a petroleum engineer with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in Denver, where Megan joined him in September 2017.

Immediately following the wedding, Trey and Megan honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii.

The couple wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the outpouring of concern during Megan’s evacuation from Hurricane Harvey. The couple now resides in Westminster, a northwest suburb of Denver.

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mid the revelers and colorful festivities of the 2009 St. Louis Mardi Gras Parade, celebrated annually in fine style in Soulard, Ren Mullinix Jr. met his future wife, Marguerite Grace Shields. The two would return to the spot of their first meet seven years later, where Ren would take a knee, ring in hand, to ask Marguerite to be his bride.

The June 10 wedding brought together more than 300 guests, including almost all of the bride’s family and many out-of-towners, to witness the nuptials. Honoring tradition, Marguerite and Ren tied the knot in the same chapel as the bride’s parents at Our Lady of Lourdes. Monsignor Michael Turek, who wed Marguerite’s parents and also baptized her, officiated the ceremony.

The reception took place at St. Louis Country Club, which served as the perfect venue to capture the authentic beauty of that summer day. Frankie of Festive Couture Floral brought the outside in, with incredible displays of lush eucalyptus and flowers, while Kate & Company created the European ambiance of the space by removing rugs and adding long harvest tables, bringing Marguerite’s beautiful vision to life.

Guests poured outside under a clear tent, with a gorgeous halo of greenery overhead. Marguerite’s brothers, Patrick and John, alongside her father, Jay, took the stage to serenade the bride with a rendition of “My Girl” by The Temptations. A full moon rose as the group swayed to the rhythms of The Fabulous Motown Revue.

Ren recalls on one of their first dates telling Marguerite he was going to marry her. When that day came, the two had the time of their lives celebrating amid all of their loved ones. The couple spent their honeymoon in Spain and now reside in Denver.

The Date: June 10, 2017 The Bride: Marguerite Grace Shields The Groom: Mark Lorin (Ren) Mullinix Jr. The Bride’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John and Maria Ogden Shields Jr. of Frontenac The Groom’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Julie Lorin Mullinix of Richmond, Virginia The Bride’s Grandparents: The late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paul and Nancy Piccione of University City; the late Mr. John Odgen Shields and the late Ms. Claire Shields of Ladue The Matron of Honor: Elizabeth Trautman The Maid of Honor: Julia Shields, sister of the bride The Best Man: George Mullinix, brother of the groom The Bridesmaids: Shea Armentrout, Grace Godsey, Abby Declerk, Taylor Allison, Kaitlin Haenni, Amy Horan, Jenna Guarascio, Caroline Duke and Maddie Davidson The Groomsmen: Patrick Shields, John Shields III, Michael Swartz, Michael Stalwick, Benjamin Wickman, Scott Wightman, Kip Reiserer and Jack Cousins The Flower Girl: Ruby Shields The Ceremony: Our Lady of Lourdes The Reception: St. Louis Country Club The Officiant: Monsignor Michael Turek The Wedding Dress: A custom-designed Elizabeth Fillmore gown from New York The Makeup: Daniellestyle The Hair: Maggie Kiely The Invitations: Abigail Christine Design The Florist: Festive Couture Floral The Cake: Encore Baking Company The Band: The Fabulous Motown Revue The Photographer: L Photographie The Videographer: Millennium Productions

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Not many people when they get up in the morning can say that they love their job and can’t wait to get to work, but I’m one of the lucky few.

- JOHN KELLY to be tough to do. “I think there are different ways to define legendary,” he says. “I’m no way close to my dad; he was a national announcer his entire career and won some very prominent awards in hockey. He’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame!”

Kelly shares that it wouldn’t bother him a bit if he’s remembered only as the son of Patrick “Dan” Kelly. However, as mentioned previously, the tale may have yet another chapter. Kelly’s own 22-year-old son, also named Patrick, is studying broadcasting at Lindenwood University. His goal is to be the third generation of Kellys as the voice of the Blues.

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ohn Kelly’s story isn’t quite legendary yet, but the longtime St. Louis Blues television broadcaster comes from legendary stock. His fable may just take another generation before it’s fully told.

Kelly moved to St. Louis from Canada in 1968, when his dad, Hockey Hall of Fame announcer Dan Kelly, became the voice of the Blues. The elder Kelly was already a prominent play-by-play man in Canada, but spent the next two decades in St. Louis while continuing to do NHL telecasts. It seemed inevitable that the younger Kelly would follow in his dad’s footsteps, and he did, right down to the sound of his voice. The similarity is uncanny, but Kelly says it came naturally.

“I think its genetics,” Kelly says. “You have to remember as a kid, if I wasn’t at the game, I would listen every single night in my bed with my transistor radio. So when you listen to somebody night after night broadcasting hockey, you’re going to pick up a lot of their characteristics and traits.”

In November 1988, Kelly father and son called their one-and-only Blues game together. A few months later, Kelly’s father lost his fight with lung cancer at the age of 52. Kelly still feels the loss of his father and the pain of cancer’s sting.

“It seems so tragic to me because he was such a great father and husband, and he worked so hard his entire life,” Kelly reflects. “He came from a lower- middle-class upbringing and rose to prominence as one of the greatest hockey broadcasters ever but never got to enjoy his retirement or grandkids. It’s so sad.”

Kelly and I are sitting in the stands of Scottrade Center while watching the Blues practice. The sound of pucks hitting the boards echoes through the empty seats. The players aren’t wearing numbers on their practice jerseys, but Kelly knows the team so well he doesn’t need numbers. He can identify the players just by the way they skate and shoot the puck.

Kelly started working for the Blues the same year his father passed away, but after three seasons, he left St. Louis. He called games in both Tampa Bay and Colorado for 12 years, picking up two Stanley Cup rings with the Rockies before coming home in 2005.

Kelly’s now in his 16th season with the Blues, and at 57, he hopes he’s home for good.

As the team goes through its power-play drills, Kelly reflects on another difficult milestone in his life – the day he found out his wife Jennifer had breast cancer.

“When your wife is diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer, it’s a shock,” he says.

“She was shocked because she has lived a very healthy life.” Kelly praises the doctors at the Siteman Cancer Center for his wife’s treatment.

“There was never a concern that they couldn’t cure it,” Kelly says. “They were aggressive in their treatments. It was very difficult for her physically and mentally, but we got through it. It was a tough year and a half, and she still struggles with some of the side effects of the medications, but overall she feels great.”

Kelly smiles when he says his wife is on the road to a complete recovery, noting that despite the setbacks, he’s lived a charmed life. Kelly grew up with an NHL team, played high school hockey at Parkway North, learned the basics of his trade at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, announced Stanley Cup Championship games and raised two daughters and a son with his wife, all while having a dream job in his adopted hometown.

“I’m just very blessed with great family and a job that I love, and hopefully can do for the rest of my career,” Kelly says. “Not many people when they get up in the morning can say that they love their job and can’t wait to get to work, but I’m one of the lucky few.”

Kelly admits, though, that attaining the same legendary status as his dad is going

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In years past, private tutoring often aided only struggling students. Children as young as 4 or 5 years would seek academic support to learn basic concepts, while older students often employed tutors to assist with a specific subject area. Although this remains the case, the educational industry is now registering a new trend – of outside professionals being hired to help students boost their GPA, assist with complex subject matter and prepare for admission tests like the SAT and ACT. Although most students still work with a tutor for traditional help, more and more teenagers are getting assistance to advance their studies. Even before a semester begins, many adolescents realize they’ll face an extremely challenging teacher or a particularly difficult class. In such situations, many students proactively and preemptively engage professional help to ensure they understand material, minimize stress and earn good grades.

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Tutors, it bears nothing, aren’t babysitters or homework-doers. A competent professional will understand the unique needs of each client and succeed in building a trusting relationship. Do your research, though, before hiring a tutor – especially if seeking specialized assistance. Hourly fees can range from $15 for a college student to more than $85 for a specially trained teacher. A good tutor, however, constitutes a valuable commodity that can relieve student stress and deliver valuable results.

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n poking around the internet and reading about what’s hot and exciting in the automotive world, I noticed the 2017 Acura NSX was the car everyone seems to love to hate. That was a head-scratcher for me, because at least on paper, the new NSX offers a lot of the things car nuts love. Granted, online discussions about cars that cost more than $150,000 can often be undercut by envy, but still, the critical feedback seemed more pervasive than usual – and that made me all the more eager for a test drive. So it seemed like fate when I bumped into Travis from Leta Acura at a local cars-and-coffee event, and he was driving the Casino White NSX (pictured here) and said he’d love to have me drive it sometime.

First, though, let’s discuss exactly what the new NSX is, as well as what a supercar is in general. The traditionalist would say a supercar is an Italian (or at least European) car with jaw-dropping, almost violent performance capabilities, wrapped in a dead-sexy shape.

Supercars typically forgo the niceties of everyday driving – a comfortable ride, lots of cup holders and reliability. Instead, if a supercar leaves you stranded on the side of the road, you excuse it as part of the deal. But more than anything, what many would say defines a supercar is its singular focus on bending reality and convincing the driver that he or she is some sort of Hollywood hero.

The NSX does these things well, but those aren’t the only things it does, and maybe it’s this “mission creep” away from one-track-mind design that gives fuel to some of the online fire.

Counter to popular opinion, Acura says supercars don’t have to be finicky beasts; the application of modern tech should allow a wellconceived machine to release endorphins on demand and coddle on the stop-and-go commute to work. If done well, I see no reason for consternation among the automotive adrenaline seekers. In keeping with the original NSX, leading up to the new model’s release, Acura said that the goal of the car was to give the owner more livability than those eminently capable but also moody supercars. In early 2016, the final details became clear: The NSX would employ a mid-engine twin-turbo 3.5L V6, a hybrid electric system to boost instant throttle response, and a 9-speed dual clutch gearbox. A lot of tech with the devil ultimately in the details.

Let’s talk about the petrol engine first. Unlike the original NSX, it’s not a pumped-up 3.5L V6 pulled from an Odyssey minivan. Instead, it’s born of Honda’s racing heritage with a 75-degree V-angle and a dry sump oiling system. On its own, the twin-turbo V6 is rated at 500 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque at a low 2,000 rpm. And in driving, its motorsports roots are obvious – this engine is silky smooth and rev happy. It wants to see redline, practically begs for it, and in doing so rewards the driver with intoxicating thrust. Its soundtrack also creates a lovely chorus, with a deep

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rumble intermixed into higher frequency harmonics that become more prominent as revs increase.

Electric motors are known for their instantaneous whack of full-power output, and it’s that startling abruptness that makes the Tesla so giggle-inducing.

What Acura has done is employ a 36hp electric motor on each of the front wheels, and another 50hp motor shared by the two rear wheels to give immediate throttle response while the petrol engine is getting into its happy range. But while the push tails off as speed increases with a purely electric drivetrain, the NSX gains urgency as you move faster, combining the best of both worlds. Also, the electric assist helps smooth out acceleration rough edges. This NSX is capable of sub-3second 0-to-60 sprints, and how easily it does so makes one believe it could be done over and over consistently, without worry of a time-killing fudged launch.

While the hybrid powertrain tech is the obvious talking point, all the tech smarts employed in the chassis and drivetrain are equally relevant, if not

equally obvious at first glance. The NSX’s 9-speed dual clutch is smart – wicked smart. While test driving every car, at some point during my evaluation, I switch gears manually instead of letting the ECU decide.

And in most cases, this injects a bit more driver involvement, because I’m just a bit smarter at making those decisions. With the NSX, I found the computer always did a better job of deciding when to switch cogs than I could, and adding myself to the processing cycle only dulled the experience.

Every true driver’s car has switchable driving modes these days – some are obvious changes, others not so much. The NSX has four switchable modes, and they transform the car from kitten to killer. In Quiet mode, for instance, the NSX can slink past unnoticed, except for its traffic-stopping looks. Quiet mode keeps the car on battery power up to 20 mph, quiets the exhaust above and softens all its senses. Then there’s Track mode: Turn the knob to that position, and the NSX becomes a high-wire experience, walking the razor’s

edge between control and chaos. To truly discover the boundaries of what the NSX is capable of in Track mode would actually require a safe and controlled track setting. On the street, after a handful of 20mph switchback corners, I found myself white-knuckled and backing down to the more computer-stabilized Sport+ setting – but wow, was it exhilarating! I’ve never experienced a more dual character car, and it was all made possible with tech and smart programming.

No longer does your supercar need to sit under a car cover all week – the new NSX proves it. This car could absolutely be driven anytime or all the time.

Its cost of admission means it will be compared to a lofty few on the market, and one might want for more luxury inside, or a bit more storage space, possibly a more refined stereo system. What the NSX does more perfectly than any other car available today is making supercar excitement accessible on a daily basis. And really, what fun is a supercar if it spends its life in your garage?

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n St. Louis’ Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood, Pig & Pickle features Southern-inspired small plates in a New American restaurant setting with roots across the Mississippi River.

The establishment, which opened in September, comes from chef Ryan Lewis, who previously owned Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery in Springfield, Illinois.

Lewis (a native of Bethalto in the Prairie State) operated that restaurant from September 2014 to July 2017 before retooling it for the St. Louis market.

Pig & Pickle fills roughly 2,000 square feet previously occupied by Atlas Restaurant, with 44 seats in the dining room and an additional seven at the bar.

“We try to keep things a little rustic, but there’s

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also a contemporary feel behind it all,” says general manager Carina Flesch. “It’s a bit of country mixed with industrial.”

Updates to the space include a fresh coat of orange paint, refinished floors and a bar wall made of repurposed wood in varying natural shades. On the bar’s shelves, beside a miniature pig statuette gifted by former regulars, a hunk of driftwood pays homage to the restaurant’s ancestor. To conceptually unite the porcine component of the restaurant’s name to its other half, a row of colorful pickle jars illuminates the dining room.

A few popular items from Driftwood’s menu made the trip from Springfield to Pig & Pickle, among them

By Mabel Suen pretzel-crusted cheese curds, “fried chicken n biscuit,” and one of Lewis’ personal favorites: chicken “rinds,” or Cajun-spiced fried chicken skins served with sweetand-sour sauce and jalapeño.

Another of Lewis’ top recommendations, charred octopus, incorporates roasted garlic and shallot, edible flowers, lemon zest, chili oil and lime vinaigrette.

Additional popular picks include brisket jambalaya, with cured brisket, black-eyed peas, tomato and hoppin’ John, as well as barley risotto with sweet potato, butternut squash, chili oil, fried egg, pickled onion and mushroom – both of which sound like exquisite bites before catching On Your Feet! at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

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Pig & Pickle offers a brunch menu, and the restaurant’s drinks include various draft beers, a selection of wine and almost three dozen specialty cocktails, among them the self-restorative-sounding Winter Is Coming (Death’s Door gin, Disaronno liqueur and saffron bitters). The restaurant also offers such refreshing boozeless libations as the Lemons & Lavender, with lemon juice, honey, juniper and lavender bud.

“I’m just looking forward to the opportunity to be in a bigger market and really refine what we’re doing,” Lewis says. “We’re going to be a little more adventurous with what we put on the menu here.”

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‌Story: Young Gloria Fajardo enjoys writing music and playing the guitar while she pursues a degree in psychology. Her mother, also named Gloria, wants her daughter to have a career and do better for herself than living in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami.

One day grandmother Consuelo introduces her granddaughter to Emilio Estefan and his local band, the Miami Latin Boys. Gloria’s talents intrigue Emilio so much that he offers her a place in the band.

Although Gloria’s mother insists that she avoid the allure of performing, Gloria nonetheless joins Emilio’s ensemble, which eventually becomes known as the Miami Sound Machine.

As their careers soar, Gloria and Emilio fall in love and marry. After achieving considerable success in the Latin music market, they ask their music executive, Phil, to introduce them to the wider pop market with songs they’ve written in English. Phil adamantly refuses, telling them to enjoy what they have and relating even bigger plans he has for them to dominate the Latin audience.

Emilio and Gloria persist, however, taking small gigs where they can perform their English tunes in addition to their Spanish hits. When Phil sees how popular the Miami Sound Machine has become, he changes his mind and helps propel the Estefans to greater success.

That success comes at a price, though. Gloria becomes estranged from her mother, learning from her grandmother that the elder Gloria, in her youth, landed a contract offer for a Hollywood career – but was prevented from leaving Cuba by her father. Then, as the Estefans and their son accompany the band by bus to a performance, they’re involved in an accident that badly injures Gloria.

Physicians recommend a long, risky surgery to repair Gloria’s injured back. Even after surgery, though, they warn she faces a considerable period in rehabilitation before she can even think about resuming her career.

Despite that, Emilio accepts an invitation for Gloria and the band to appear on a national music awards telecast, giving Gloria a goal to achieve on her road to recovery.

Highlights: The infectious, feel-good tunes of Emilio and Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine fill this jukebox musical with an energy that, coupled with the story of their rise to stardom and recovery from near tragedy, makes for an evening of delightful songs and vibrant dancing.

Other Info: On Your Feet! opened on Broadway in 2015 and closed this past August after 780 performances. Its first national tour, which began in September, includes a two-week run at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, which continues through Nov. 19.

Like any good jukebox musical, On Your Feet! abounds with recognizable, popular songs.

Several members of the Miami Sound Machine, which is musically directed by Jorge Casas, take part in the touring production, including assistant musical director

By Mark Bretz

Ostwald at the keyboards, as well as Casas on bass, trombonist Theodore Mulet and percussionist Edward Bonilla. Associate music director and keyboardist Emmanuel Schvartzman, trumpeter Jose Ruiz, reed player Michael Scaglione, guitarist Stephen Flakus, percussionist Jean-Christophe Leroy and drummer Coin Taylor complete the band.

Cuban-American actress Christie Prades delivers a spirited performance in the role of Gloria, who has won seven Grammy Awards. Prades has an easy chemistry with Mauricio Martinez, who’s engaging and likable as Emilio, himself a winner of 19 Grammys.

The two-act show brims with familiar tunes from the Estefan/Miami Sound Machine canon, such as the dazzling first-act finale, “Conga,” as well as other well-known songs including “1-2-3,” “Anything for You,” “Don’t Wanna Lose You” and nearly two dozen more.

Nancy Ticotin displays ample moves as Gloria’s frustrated mother, who was held back from reaching her own dreams. Alma Cuervo delights the audience as Gloria’s supportive grandmother, while Claudia Yanez capably portrays Gloria’s sister. Jason Martinez delivers a strong performance as Gloria’s incapacitated Vietnam veteran father.

Kevin Tellez and Jordan Vergara take turns in the crowd-pleasing role of the Estefans’ energetic and looselimbed son, while Amaris Sanchez and Carmen Sanchez nicely rotate in the role of Gloria as a young girl. Devon Goffman does well as Phil, the Estefans’ music executive.

With its irresistible melodies and intoxicating sound, On Your Feet! serves both as a description of the audience’s enthusiasm and as a fitting salute to the irrepressible music and spirit of the Estefans and the Miami Sound Machine.

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You won’t believe your eyes when the Missouri Botanical Garden bedecks itself with more than 1 million lights for its annual GARDEN GLOW. Snack on s’mores, enjoy festive seasonal cocktails and pose for endless photo opportunities (except on Christmas Eve and Christmas proper).

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Tue., Nov. 21

Left Bank Books welcomes Congressional Medal of Honor winner Flo Groberg to discuss his book 8 SECONDS OF COURAGE in an onstage interview with St. Louis Public Radio’s Don Marsh. Groberg’s story begins with a childhood in France, followed by immigration to the U.S. and enlistment in the Army, culminating in an act of heroism that earned him the military’s most prestigious honor and a presidential meeting. The event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of 8 Seconds of Courage from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. For details, visit left-bank.com.

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Catch a cappella superstars STRAIGHT NO CHASER when their Speakeasy tour visits The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Initially famous for their viral “12 Days of Christmas” YouTube video, the nine-member group is now more than two decades into a career that began at Indiana University.

The nine apply their vocal stylings to modern pop hits – and perhaps a few holiday favorites as well.

8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For details, visit fabulousfox.com.

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Concluding the show is Ravel’s magnum opus, Bolero. Times and ticket prices vary. For details, visit slso.org.

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Each passenger receives a souvenir Golden Ticket; first-class passengers enjoy tabletop seating and a souvenir hot chocolate mug. Times vary. $35 coach, $59 first class. For details, visit stlthepolarexpressride.com.

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More new products are percolating at Big Heart this year, including a holiday line of tea blends featuring a selection of chocolate teas that is set to launch on Black Friday.

Govro also has a goal of making her company’s herb ingredients 100 percent traceable: She is traveling this fall in India to explore the farms where herbs for teas are grown. “We currently work with an herbal importer, and we know about the general region, but not about the farms,” Govro says. “Our long-term goal is to be 100 percent traceable and know everything about all of the ingredients in our teas, from the farmers who harvest them to how they are compensated and treated as laborers to their agricultural practices.”

Adding a cup of Big Heart Tea to your daily routine is a simple change you can make in your everyday life to improve your wellbeing, Govro notes. “It’s a nice, comforting way to start and end your day.”

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Industrial Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

Need An Electrician?

$20.00 off

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Quality Care for Less!

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Book Early 314-698-2068

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PRECISION REMODELING Q Room Additions Q Decks Q Bathrooms Q Kitchens and so much more.

Interior and Exterior.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314)799-4633 or Jim (314)799-4630

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Tree Services: Pruning, Removal and Dead Wooding.

Certified Arborist on staff.

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636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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40 Years Experience

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Serving the area since 2004.

CALL 314-971-6993

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TUCKPOINTING

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Executive in Clayton loves the hobby!

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