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LN readers can ditch those polyethylene wreaths, as Drew Gieseke explores fa-la-la follies – decorating one’s home for the holidaze – with two experts in that area: Laurie LeBoeuf of Castle Design and Gigi Lombrano of Gigi Lombrano Interiors.

The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries casts a well-deserved annual spotlight on the portraiture and figurative works of painter Wallace Herndon Smith, late of Ladue, in this profile by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

On the cover 8 There is no better time to tackle holiday shopping at Genovese Jewelers. With record inventory and custom orders available, the family-run jewelry store has everything your loved one is looking for. On Page 8, read about Genovese’s incredible variety and this season’s trends. Photo courtesy of Genovese Jewelers.

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EDITOR THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE COMING HOME … especially when that home is St. Louis – from the rush of cheering on another Blues win to the serenity of walking around Forest Park, from discovering a new favorite read at Left Bank Books to indulging in toasted ravioli on The Hill.

Driving toward the silhouette of the Arch against a Midwestern sky is enough to warm any local’s heart.

As a metro area native and Ladue News’ brand-new managing editor, I have to tell you, it’s so, so good to be home. And the only feeling that rivals that of a homecoming is the opportunity to produce a magazine that puts a well-deserved spotlight on the local people, businesses and organizations that make this, our collective community, great.

Crafting inspirational, important stories about the town that I love, as well as the people in it, is a dream come true.

That’s why I am so proud of the articles you’ll find in this issue. Starting on Page 48 in The Daily, Brittany Nay details the provide exceptional entertainment to those of all abilities.

And on Page 58 in Arts & Culture, Bryan A. Hollerbach – LN’s copy editor and staff writer – focuses on painter Wallace Herndon Smith, a Ladue native whose work, exhibited right now at The Sheldon Concert Hall & Galleries, is sure to amaze.

Last but not least, on Page 27 in Abode, Drew Gieseke gives you expert tips on decorating the place you call home for the holidays. And on Page 35 in Style, my beloved predecessor and fellow hometown devotee Alecia Humphreys tells you why Kendra Scott decided the metro area was the perfect place to open its newest boutique.

This issue is proof that there is no end to the extraordinary stories one can tell about this place we call home.

And we are just getting started.

All the best,

Emily Adams

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Rossella Gabriele, a 2019

We’re Sorry: From our Nov. 22

magna cum laude graduate of Washington and

issue, the cover description on the

Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, and a

table of contents inadvertently

graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Frontenac,

identified Bill Bradley as Bill

who was recently named the university’s 17th

Miller. Ladue News regrets

Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Trust announced that

this error.

Gabriele, age 22, was one of 32 scholars chosen this year. The scholarship averages $70,000 per year, up to as much as $250,000 in total, and fully funds two to four years at the University of Oxford in England. Gabriele plans to pursue master’s degrees in both social data science and global governance and diplomacy at Oxford. She aims to become a leading force in the development of space and technology laws and policies.

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here’s no better feeling than watching a loved one’s face light up when you’ve gotten them exactly what they wanted for the holidays. And there is no better time to find that ultimate gift at Genovese Jewelers.

“We have more inventory this season than we’ve ever had,” says sales manager Stacy Kravanya. “These are record numbers. Our cases are literally overflowing with more merchandise coming in every single day.”

The record-breaking inventory at Genovese offers shoppers a wide variety of gifts to choose from – from rings to earrings to bracelets, featuring different types of metals, diamond cuts and gemstones to choose from. Kravanya explains the trend this season has been mixing metals for creating a personalized look.

“We have been seeing a nice resurgence of yellow gold,” she details. “There are no rules on what pairs with what; people are mixing [yellow gold] with their white gold. People bring out their grandma’s old yellow gold bracelet and pair it with another yellow gold or diamond. Everyone likes multiples and stacking.

“We have also [been selling] a tremendous amount of dangling earrings,” Kravanya continues. “People already have their studs and their hoops and are looking for something with a little movement. [These earrings] are good for going out to dinner or a party. A little more dramatic.”

Genovese Jewelers has been in the business since 1981, and are still family operated today. “We’re lucky,” Kravanya says. “A lot of our business is referrals and word-of-mouth because we have a great product at a great price.” The jewelry and accessories come in price ranges as wide as the selection, allowing customers to find the gift they’re looking for at the price point they’re looking in.

The inventory may be larger than ever this holiday season but Genovese still cares about giving each customer exactly what they want, offering custom pieces, if you don’t find that special something in the store. Designed and crafted in-house, there is still time to put in a custom order and have it finished before the holidays.

However you make your Genovese purchase, there’s no question that now is the perfect time to cross off all the ladies on your list. “[People] want the Genovese blue box for the holidays,” Kravanya confirms. “They’re always excited to open it up.”

Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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The Covering House

ROCK ’N ROLL FOR REFUGE Photos and story by Micah Usher

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he Covering House hosted its annual fundraising event, Rock ’N Roll for Refuge, early in October in St. Louis’ Old Rock House. One of two major fundraising events the organization hosts every year, Rock ’N Roll for Refuge benefits young survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking by providing programs and housing, allowing them a safe space to recover and facilitating opportunities for them to lead excellent lives.

It featured dinner, cocktails and dancing to a performance by The Fabulous Motown Revue from St. Louis. Honorary event co-chairs were Lauren and Chris Pronger.

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The Covering House is an organization that directly impacts the lives of the children it serves. It’s something that resonates deeply with Chris and myself. We’ve connected with TCH and Rock ’N Roll for Refuge as a way to contribute to their overall mission and vision – fighting to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of kids, as well as being able to provide comfort and a safe haven to regain their childhood.

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Girls in the Know

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uests at the recent Girls in the Know Knowledge and Power Gala supported the organization’s mission to empower women and girls, to further its workshops – and to have a great time in the process.

At Innovation Hall in St. Louis’ Cortex Innovation Community, those guests browsed raffle items, celebrated the evening’s award winners and enjoyed drinks and a buffet dinner while mingling with members of the organization and student ambassadors. Through Girls in the Know, more than 50 licensed professionals have served more than 15,000 girls and adults in 150 schools and community locations.

I am involved with Girls in the Know and chose to chair this event because of the difference GITK continues to make in changing the trajectory of young girls’ lives. Having been a teacher for eight years, I have seen firsthand the benefits and impact their workshops provide, especially in fostering relationships between the girls and their trusted adults. Their workshops provide a strong foundation, ensuring girls know they are enough and what they do is enough. Girls in the Know continues to encourage this bond between girls and adults helping them to navigate the difficult waters that are their preteen and teenage years.

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he Missouri Athletic Club hosted current and former members of the armed forces in mid-October to a celebration of the 244th birthday of the U.S. Navy. Presented by the Navy League of the United States St. Louis Council and the United States Transportation Command Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the full military ceremony included the “posting of the colors,” POW/MIA recognition and even a piping “mess call.” Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, served as the evening’s special guest. Proceeds from the event benefited programs of the Navy League that support youth and expose young people to the values of sea services.

I commend the St. Louis Navy League’s efforts to enhance the morale of our sailors and their families, and the demonstration of our sea service values to so many young people. The rich and historic bonds between St. Louis and the United States Navy are forever linked by our values, our courage, and our spirit.

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An inevitable part of life, aging can cause discomfort in many ways, but you can still live many happy years in the place that brings you the most comfort – your home.

Nationwide statistics suggest an increasing concern for homeowners over 65 who want to continue living safely in their homes. A report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University states that on average, 10,000 baby boomers retire daily, and as this generation moves to the next stage of their lives, their need for a home suiting this new stage becomes exceptionally important.

Additionally, 74 to 80 percent of people over 65 own homes, and of those homes, 90 percent fall short of accommodating owners with in-home mobility needs during retirement.

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Simple tasks become harder as we age. Doing the laundry in a basement or not having a full bath on the first floor can make aging at home a real challenge.

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ExpErt IntErIOr DESIGnErS tALk trEnDS, tIpS AnD OtHEr StyLInG ADvICE FOr SEttInG up yOur HOLIDAy DéCOr.

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ew times of year evoke stronger feelings than the holiday season.

From warm cups of cocoa by the fireplace to holiday gifting to a calendar full of festivities, there’s hardly a cozier, more comforting time to be among family and friends. And with just a few chic tweaks and additions to your décor, your house can easily become a winter wonderland – all while staying on trend and timeless, no matter the room.

“We crave color on the inside,” says Gigi Lombrano, owner and designer at Gigi Lombrano Interiors. “For instance, if you have a fireplace mantel, and maybe it’s fairly simple throughout the year, then maybe it’s time to add layers in. It communicates warmth.”

A member of the St. Louis Design Hall of Fame and an industry expert since 1989, Lombrano clearly knows her stuff. It’s impossible to not imagine that she’s pulling together an entire theoretical room as she talks design and décor, like a maestro conducting a symphony with her eyes closed. As with any project, the results vary from client to client because each home varies, and each client’s preferences also vary. These distinctions aside, Lombrano says a few pointers can be applied to pretty much any home.

For the holidays, Lombrano suggests starting by adding accessories to your space, such as warm, fuzzy throws and pillows – and even changing out an area rug – to add color and depth to these layers. As she puts it, decorating for the holidays is all about communicating the moods of the season without completely overdoing it.

“There are these beautiful things that you can get at the hobby stores – like floral picks – that add evergreen touches and botanical layers,” she says. “It’s about adding warmth, visual color, visual texture.

Even something as simple as beautiful candles or candle cannisters – that with some of your greenery – is really simple, but you haven’t had to go overboard.”

Lombrano acknowledges that the dining room is especially important. She recommends setting a tablescape, which can range anywhere from holiday-specific to purely winter-themed.

“We need something strong to anchor the piece, and that could just be a pretty bowl or hurricanes, and [then] adding lots of different heights of that,” she says.

Once the anchor is set, Lombrano lists a variety of different decorations that can be used interchangeably (depending on taste) to create layers in shapes, sizes and colors. Think simply: crystal candlesticks, smaller votives in silver or gold – even holly freshly cut from the yard. The key, ultimately, is to bring color to the table without overwhelming it.

Laurie LeBoeuf, interior designer at Castle Design, also notes the importance of this balance: “Be strategic about using statement pieces – if you chose to use a trendy item with a strong visual impact, then surround it with more understated or neutral items so that multiple pieces won’t clash for attention. Incorporating classic décor as a base, such as natural greenery or traditional white string lights, can set the stage for trendier items to really stand out in a very tasteful way.”

This combination of organic materials with classic design isn’t just a great suggestion – it’s a burgeoning industry trend.

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“Mixing colorful fruits – apples, pomegranates and cranberries – with woodland greens in vases or as a garland spanning the length of a dining table, with a touch of red roses or amaryllis, is always a classic look that gives any tablescape or mantel an organic, seasonal feel,” LeBoeuf continues. “Simple berry branches in bold red can add a natural pop of color to the greenery. Ontrend blush pink and jewel-toned hues can also make a statement in just about any holiday centerpiece. Pair the blush tones with tiny red berry sprigs to bring more warmth into your space for a slightly more modern take on traditional holiday décor.”

LeBoeuf says to focus decorating efforts on the most highly trafficked areas of your home, so guests and family alike can enjoy the festive flair you’ve incorporated throughout. “It is nice to add a little touch to the master bedroom, bathrooms and even guest bedrooms if desired,” she notes. “Adding greenery to chandeliers, festive throw blankets to the bottom of the beds and small touches of florals or décor to the hard surfaces can all help to create a cozy environment carrying the tradition and feeling of the season into all areas of the home.

“In bedrooms and bathrooms, small decorating items, such as a vignette with a beautiful mercury glass votive next to a bowl of berries and pine cones, can add just the right seasonal touch.”

Possibly the most impactful space to focus on is the entryway.

“Remember to start at the front door,” Lombrano says. “When guests are coming in, you kind of lead them into the house, not ignoring the outside.”

Decorations can include everything from seasonal wreaths to twisted topiaries, lanterns with romantic light, other door adornments and more. However, no matter how you decide to style your home, LeBoeuf says that overdecorating by mixing themes or too many color palettes is something to stay away from in one consolidated space.

“It can quickly become too cluttered and feel stuffy,” she says.

“While you may have an abundance of sentimental holiday décor items, you don’t have to display everything all at once. Sometimes less truly is more.”

Remember to start at the front door.

– GIGI LOMBRAnO

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he Kendra Scott customer has her finger on the pulse of the latest fashion trends, has a heart that beats for her community and isn’t afraid to stand out in a crowd. And now this lover of colorful, sparkly, quality jewelry can find the Kendra Scott pieces she adores in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood!

“We always look for new locations that will not only service our customers but also fit well with our brand,” says Anna Keenan, Kendra Scott marketing and philanthropic manager.

“We have been watching the amazing growth in Central West End, and the location was perfect for our Illinois customers. Not to mention, the Central West End community has such a tightknit family feel that aligns so well with our Kendra Scott brand.”

The brand, Keenan relates, is based on three core pillars: family, fashion and philanthropy.

“These pillars have been our North Star through every phase of the business, and our continued focus on these three pillars has led us to where we are today,” Keenan says. “At Kendra Scott, we create more than beautiful jewelry. We create joy – by treating our customers and employees like family, by focusing on products that make people happy and by being committed to positive, impactful causes.”

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Causes, according to Keenan, that are both national and local.

“On a national level, we support organizations that actively improve lives, advance knowledge and unlock opportunity,” she says. “The brand supports these philanthropic efforts by funding grants, volunteering time and hosting or sponsoring events. Locally, we give through the Kendra Gives Back program, which allows community members to host in-store events for important causes, with 20 percent of the proceeds donated directly to the benefiting cause.”

According to Keenan, the company has given back more than $30 million to local, national and international causes; in 2018 alone, it gave more than $5 million in monetary donations, almost $10 million in in-kind donations and more than 2,000 volunteer hours to philanthropic organizations and partnerships with more than 8,000 philanthropic organizations nationwide.

Specific to the metro area, though, with the first Kendra Scott having opened in Plaza Frontenac four years ago, Keenan says more than $500,000 has been given back locally through the Kendra Gives Back initiative (not including donated jewelry).

“Central West End will provide a second location for hosting Kendra Gives Back events to amplify our philanthropic efforts in the St. Louis community,” Keenan says.

“Our mantra is ‘We always have something to give,’ so we work with both local and

A $1 billion retAiler devoted to fAshion And fine jewelry, home Accessories And nAil lAcquer is opening its second locAtion here – just in time for AreA residents to buy something speciAl this seAson

national organizations to aid in fundraising and donation efforts.”

The Central West End location, at 32 Maryland Plaza, will look like most Kendra Scott stores – what Keenan describes as an aesthetic thoughtfully designed to reflect Scott’s personal design taste. However, its footprint will be larger than Frontenac’s, measuring approximately 1,200 square feet of space. Keenan says the extra space allows room for what’s been dubbed The Color Bar, which she says is a “destination for creating custom jewelry” that has expanded to offer bridal, home décor, charms and more. The grander grid also incorporates space for an exclusive giftwrapping room – perfect for the approaching season.

As for the future, Keenan says there are high hopes to have the brand continue to grow across the country and around the world.

“As we continue to grow, we want to constantly provide our customers with new, innovative ways to interact with our brand,” she says. “We are working on quite a few exciting collections and experiences to bring to our customers in the coming year, so stay tuned!”

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To mark 30 years of fabulous design, Toi has given gracious nods to his home country.

“The collection includes my interpretation of traditional Malaysian textiles, such as batik, sarong and [the traditional Malay textile] songket melayu,” Toi says. “And the pretty pastel palette was inspired by Her Royal Highness Tengku Anis’ love of all shades of pastel.”

Along with exclusive access to his newest collection, clients will be able to create custom pieces based on his designs, whether that’s choosing a sleeve length or selecting pieces in their favorite colors, all while working with the designer himself.

“I think everyone just looks fabulous in his pieces – they really just elevate the everyday wardrobe,” Obradovits says. “He has designed gowns for many St. Louis clients’ most special occasions and has just developed the best relationships with his clients and all of our associates, where he’s almost on a first-name basis with a lot of them. We hope he feels like he’s coming to a little home away from home here.”

For Toi, visits here offer him a chance to learn more about his devoted group, the “House of Toi ladies.”

“It’s important to be there personally … to meet the clients to learn of their lifestyle and wardrobe needs,” Toi says. “Thank goodness there are still many of the ladies that I dress in St Louis and all over the world [who] still love dressing up. All House of Toi ladies enjoy being the best dressed whenever they [wear] my creations.”

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The end of the year offers plenty of excuses to get dressed up and feel glamorous in the metro area.

Gala season is right around the corner, after all! And though there are plenty of ways to find the right look on your own, why not work with an internationally acclaimed designer to create and style your next showstopping ensemble?

On Dec. 11 and 12, Zang Toi will visit Saks Fifth Avenue in Plaza Frontenac for his eighth season of trunk shows, during which he will take over the upper level of the store to show off his spring 2020 collection.

The Malaysian-born designer is best known for his timeless, glamorous garments and has been a celebrity favorite since he debuted in 1990, earning early praise from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Since then, he’s been a mainstay on the red carpet and outfits celebrities like Eva Longoria, Melinda Gates and Sharon Stone, as well as Saudi royalty. He opened his first stand-alone storefront, Zang Toi Boutique, in New York City in 2017, and this year, he’s celebrating his 30th anniversary.

“We are so lucky that we are one of the very first retailers and stores to showcase this collection, and that our clients will be some of the first to view and have access to it,” says Ashley Obradovits, marketing

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Looking FORWARD

By Frank Cusumano

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS ON MY MIND THIS MONTH.

1.

Barry Odom is finished at Mizzou. I don’t strongly disagree with the firing. He was expected to win nine games; he won six. He is one of the few coaches in history to lose his job at Mizzou in a non-losing season. I do think the firing was as much about relationships as about winning. Gary Pinkel was allowed to keep his job after four average seasons.

The athletic director at the time was Mike Alden, who hired Pinkel. Jim Sterk, the current athletic director at Mizzou, didn’t hire Odom. Odom was never his guy.

2.

I really can’t wait to see what it’s going to be like in St. Louis in the spring of 2022. Think about what could be going on in a single weekend: The XFL at the Dome, the MLS at its incredible new building, the Blues at the Enterprise Center, the Cardinals at Busch and, likely, some terrific event at World Wide Technology Raceway put on by Curtis Francois. We’re a pretty good sports town now, and we’re going to get a whole lot better.

3.

I am fascinated by the looming trial of St. Louis against the Rams and the NFL. An ESPN legal analyst told me the settlement could be in the

hundreds of millions of dollars. I have no idea where that money would go, but I do know most of it would come out of Stan Kroenke’s pocket. That’s a good thing.

An even better bonus would be to see Kroenke or Kevin Demoff on the stand.

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If you have a few spare dollars, I think you should spend them on a Billikens game. Travis Ford is coming off a 23-win season. The Billikens won those games by playing great defense and rebounding.

This season’s team will try to do the same, but they also feature shooters and much greater skill. Yuri Collins from St. Mary’s High School is the best passer I’ve ever seen in a Billikens uniform.

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I expect the Cardinals to be quieter than a monastery this offseason. Every statement that comes out of the organization makes you believe they think their offense is going to improve this offseason, just like their defense did last offseason. It’s an interesting theory, but I don’t think you win a division with basically the same team, minus Marcell Ozuna.

I guess one of these young outfielders could blow up, but I’d feel a whole lot better if Mike Moustakas were

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Yes, receiving gifts is certainly part of the season, and there’s no doubt many children have already crafted and shared their wish lists with family. However, it is said that it is better to give than it is to receive.

Remember, sharing is giving. Even splitting a candy bar is giving away part of it. Model behavior by pointing it out to your children when you give.

Let them know when you perform acts of kindness for others, when you give a gift to a charity or when you help a friend. This is not bragging; it’s teaching generosity. Talk with your children about how you feel in these situations – how you feel good when you give and are generous with your time, resources and talents.

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real. Donating money to a charitable cause, while admirable, is not real to a child in the same way that the action of dropping off canned goods at a food pantry is real and tangible to him or her.

Generosity is contagious. So when you are generous with your children, they learn to be generous to others. Take advantage of times, such as the upcoming holidays, in which you can use the gift of receiving to discuss the gift of giving. For instance, include your children when discussing what to give family members to make them excited about choosing the perfect gift to give.

It’s natural for children to be “all about themselves.” So focus on those times when they are giving – try to catch them in the act – and enjoy a blessed holiday.

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he bright spotlight of a Broadway show or the blare of the foghorn during a St. Louis Blues goal marks the peak of excitement for many eventgoers.

But spectators who are sensory-impaired have a variety of needs that differ from those of most. With a range of new offerings, two of the metro area’s most-frequented locales – Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre, both in St. Louis’ Downtown West neighborhood – are answering the call for accessible events for all.

“We’re not just sensory-friendly, [we are] sensory-inclusive,” says Lauren Carro, senior manager of guest services and event operations at Enterprise Center. “We want people who are sensoryimpaired to experience the event just like every other guest.”

Thanks to the help of two nonprofits, KultureCity and MindsEye (each of which seeks to foster the inclusion and acceptance of every individual), people of all abilities can now fully experience entertainment at those venues. MindsEye operates out of Belleville; KultureCity, Birmingham, Alabama.

“Working with KultureCity and MindsEye just seemed like a natural fit in ensuring that we remove as many barriers as possible so our community can experience what we have to offer,” says Todd Mitchell, general manager of both Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre.

Through KultureCity, the venues’ staffs have become sensory inclusive-certified by receiving training on how to understand and assist those with sensory impairments.

“During the training, it was revealing for staff to learn that one in six people are living with a sensory disability,” Carro says.

For events at each establishment, KultureCity now provides guests who have sensory sensitivities with a sensory bag featuring multiple items, including noise-canceling headphones. “They won’t take away all sounds of the event, but they lower the noise level of some of those loud, abrasive sounds,” Carro says. “[The tools] are not taking away from the experience but are making it more accessible for [sensory-sensitive spectators].”

The bags also have sunglasses to lessen the impact of the venues’ lights, as well as items to keep hands occupied. “When you have things for your hands to fidget with, it helps put your mind at ease,” Carro says, adding that the complimentary bags can be checked out for the duration of any event at Enterprise Center’s guest service center – located at Section 118 – and at Stifel Theatre’s guest services booth.

In addition to the sensory bags, sensory-impaired guests can reserve weighted lap pads. “The weighted lap pad goes right on your lap, and similar to getting a big, firm hug, it makes you feel secure,” Carro says. “You also can sit and draw on

it, which is good for occupying the mind and helping put people at ease.”

Through MindsEye, Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre also now offer visually impaired guests audio description headsets at select events, including The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical on Dec. 19 at Stifel Theatre, as well as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert on Dec. 26 and to-be-announced Blues games at Enterprise Center.

The audio description headsets can immerse visually impaired guests in the live action in real time – from commentary that describes what’s being played on the Enterprise Center’s ice displaying on its Jumbotron what characters’ costumes and scene changes look like in a show at Stifel Theatre, explains MindsEye president and CEO Jason Frazier.

“We got a great email from a Blues season ticketholder that put it in perspective, and she said the problem with the play-by-play announcing is there is a delay,” Frazier says. “With audio description, everything is described in real time, so everyone can follow along as it happens and get the same joy when a goal is scored.” (The complimentary headsets can be reserved by calling MindsEye at 618-394-6444.)

Such new sensory-inclusive tools have been used by attendees for a range of entertainment thus far, from Blues games to a WWE Raw event to a Harlem Globetrotters show. “The feedback has been phenomenal,” Carro says. “People who are sensory- or visually impaired were able to feel like they were right there in action with everyone else.

It’s really great to see people who say, ‘We were afraid to bring our [child] to a game until we heard about this.’ It brings a smile to your face when you reach someone you may not have been able to before.”

Mitchell adds: “By providing sensory bags, individuals with sensory sensitivities can now make the event more comfortable for themselves. For those with a visual impairment or who are blind, audio description truly assists with a better understanding of what is going on around them and brings them into the event at a deeper level.”

Frazier commends Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre for being so open to becoming community-accessible and for allowing people of all abilities to attend events and experience them like everyone else.

“We all know what type of joy a Blues game can bring or a concert or other live event, and so many people are afraid to participate,” Carro says. “But with these initiatives, we’re able to share what we do with everyone.” Goal!

Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314-622-5400, enterprisecenter.com Stifel Theatre, 1400 Market St., St. Louis, 314-499-7600, stifeltheatre.com

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Health BEAT

Preventing Cold, Flu and Other Seasonal Illnesses

By Maggie Peters

Facts:

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Viruses and bacterial infections are spread by small respiratory droplets that are released when you cough. “If you are coughing, most likely you are contagious,” says Dr. Jonathan Rill, St. Luke’s Urgent Care physician. Here’s what to do if you or those around you are sick: Cover your cough by using tissues or handkerchiefs, or cough into your elbow.

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inter brings an influx of those affected by cold, flu and other infections. With a plethora of causes and symptoms, St. Luke’s Urgent Care Physician Dr. Jonathan Rill explains how to prepare yourself and your family this season.

For starters, Rill points out that there is a large symptom overlap among allergies, colds, influenza and bacterial infections. “Everyone is different,” Rill says. “Two people with the same illness can have different symptoms. For example, people with Strep throat or the flu may or may not have a fever.” Furthermore, a person can start with a common cold that can later develop into a more serious infection.

However, Rill explains that the first symptoms of sickness do not mean you’re beyond hope. “Runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, et cetera, are signs that your body’s defense mechanisms are turned on,” he says. “That is why many different germs can cause similar symptoms. Just because your body’s defenses are turned on, does not mean you will develop a full blown illness.”

When these symptoms start to show, Rill suggests combating them by staying hydrated, getting enough sleep

Use face masks to cover your nose and mouth. This works equally well for both sick people to prevent the spread of their illness and for healthy people to avoid being exposed to an illness. and avoiding strenuous physical activity. “Limit exposure to sick people until you are better,” Rill adds, admitting that this is difficult for families caring for sick children.

The hardest advice to hear amidst our busy lives is to stay home, but Rill affirms that staying home to rest is best.

“Sick people going to school or work are one of the ways flu epidemics are sustained,” he says. Once someone has a fever – categorized as a temperature greater than 100 degrees – they should remain homebound, except to see their healthcare provider, until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. Rill also recommends that if an individual has tested positive for the flu, with or without a fever, they should stay home for five days, or wear a mask when out.

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Dubis and her husband both rank as area restaurant veterans. Dubis previously worked for such venues as The Mayfair and 1860 Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café, while her spouse’s résumé includes Al Baker’s. The couple also previously owned the restaurant KaNick’s (a mashup of the names of Katherine and their son, Nick).

Katerina’s Greek Restaurant fills the space previously occupied by Copia. Personal touches to the elegant space include new blue-and-white signage to drive the Greek theme home and a tribute to Katherine at the entrance.

“Katherine’s kindness and courage have been my guidance,” her mother says. “This has brought a lot of

joy and a lot of people together.”

Zack Fiordimondo serves as chef and cooks a menu of Greek appetizers, dips, salads, soups, sandwiches, seafood dishes with fresh fish, traditional entrées and meats. Appetizer highlights include Greek hummus, spanakopita (spinach pie) and saganaki, or kasseri cheese served flash-fried tableside.

Salads include the village salad horiatiki, with tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, onions and capers. Gyros, wraps and sandwich options include a Greek chicken pita or wrap with feta, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and the Greek yogurt sauce tzatziki, as well as bifteki, or a Greek-style beef burger with tirokafteri (feta and hot pepper spread), tomatoes and onions.

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aterina’s Greek Restaurant, which opened in Clayton in September, features varied traditional Greek favorites, among them gyros, skewers and the pasta dish pastitsio.

The eatery comes from Tracy and Crist Dubis and honors the life of their late daughter, Katherine, whom a car struck in 2015.

“Katherine loved her Greek heritage, and she was the inspiration behind this,” Tracy Dubis says. “People welcomed having a Greek restaurant, but more than that, they welcomed the celebration of a life. It’s been wonderful and beautiful for people to be able to come somewhere and not have their grief silenced. They can celebrate their loved ones with us.”

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Skewers are another popular pick. Guests can choose from chargrilled chicken, Greek meatballs, beef tenderloin or pork tenderloin, each served with tzatziki. Seafood options include fresh fried cod, while entrées include highlights such as pastitsio, or layers of seasoned ground beef and pasta topped with a rich béchamel.

The wine list includes a selection of Greek picks, in addition to other by-the-glass options, and for dessert, guests can choose from baklava (with or without ice cream) and rice pudding – all making Katerina’s Greek Restaurant a top potential stop before attending one of the manifold theatrical attractions playing in multiple venues for the holidays.

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Katerina’s Greek Restaurant, 7822 Bonhomme, Clayton, 636-900-7991, katerinastl.com

‌Thanksgiving has come and gone, and we’re already well into December. However, plenty of opportunities still remain to catch seasonal offerings on local stages this month, so consider these highlights: West End Players Guild mounts the world premiere of an adaptation of a Charles Dickens Christmas classic at Union Avenue Christian Church.

No, not A Christmas Carol– instead, the novella The Cricket on the Hearth, newly adapted by playwright Vladimir Zelevinsky. Dickens’ story, first published in 1845, focuses on how the lives of a deliveryman and his young wife change when they invite a mysterious elderly stranger into their home as a temporary boarder. Dec. 6 to 8 and 12 to 15. westendplayers.org Wicked, which recently celebrated its 16th anniversary on Broadway, returns to The Fabulous Fox Theatre for the first time since 2015 for a monthlong run. The story of Elphaba, her magical powers and her friendship with the oh-so-popular Glinda uses The Wizard of Oz as a springboard for its own twist on the tale. Dec. 6 to 29 (except Dec. 9 and 16 and Christmas). metrotix.com.

Hana S. Sharif, new artistic director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, marks her directorial debut with the troupe with Christopher Baker’s new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Sharif, who refers to herself as an “Austenite,” delights in the writer’s “smart, bold, charismatic female protagonists” and their remarkable relevancy to today’s audiences. Dec. 6 to 29 (except Dec. 9, 16, 24 and Christmas). repstl.org.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold returns to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza this month. Mary F. Zentmyer reprises a role she’s played since 2007 (first performed at Westport in 2017), basing her character in part on a nun who taught her in high school. Dec. 10 to 22 (except Dec. 16). metrotix.com.

Stray Dog Theatre brings an impish look at fairy tales here when it performs Disenchanted! at Tower Grove Abbey. The musical comedy concerns how “Snow White and her posse of disgruntled princesses … set the record straight and give fairy tales the bird.” Intended for mature audiences. Dec. 6 to 21 (Thursdays through Saturdays, plus Dec. 15 and 18). straydogtheatre.org.

New Jewish Theatre is Fully Committed to producing this one-man show starring Will Bonfiglio at the JCCA’s Wool Studio Theatre. In this tour de force, an actor takes holiday phone reservations for one of New York City’s hottest restaurants. Bonfiglio plays 40 characters in Becky Mode’s heartwarming hit. Dec. 6 to 22 (Thursdays and weekends). newjewishtheatre.org.

St. Louis Actors’ Studio continues its 13th season with David Mamet’s love letter to the stage, A Life in the Theater. John Contini directs William Roth and Ryan Lawson-Maeske as two actors, one aging and fighting for his career, the other a young theatrical rising star.

Dec. 6 to 22 (Thursdays through Sundays). stlas.org.

Cherokee Street Theater Company, the area’s newest theatrical troupe, produces as its debut Gremlins – Live Holiday Show Parody, a one-hour comic take on the 1984 flick Gremlins. Performed, written and directed by local talents, this show at 2607 Potomac St. in St. Louis celebrates “camp and the fantastical with a charming and semi-dark twist all with a holiday theme!”Dec. 6, 7 and 12 to 14. cherokeestreettheatercompany.com.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra‘s holiday concerts include “Baroque Fireworks” Dec. 6 to 8, the “Mercy Holiday Celebration” Dec. 13 to 15, “A Gospel Christmas” with Florissant’s own Kennedy Holmes Dec. 18 to 19, “Home Alone in Concert” Dec. 20 to 21 and “Beauty and the Beast in Concert” Dec. 27 to 28. slso.org.

COCA‘s Winter Rep: A Movement in Color celebrates the work of artists of color at Edison Theatre. All three dance ensembles – COCAdance, Ballet Eclectica and the COCA Hip-Hop Crew –perform. Dec. 14 and 15, twice daily. cocastl.org.

The Bach Society of Saint Louis presents its “Christmas Candlelight Concert” on Dec. 10 at Powell Symphony Hall, featuring Poulenc’s Gloria, as well as favorite holiday carols. And Cathedral Concerts presents “Christmas at the Cathedral” with the St. Louis Archdiocesan Choirs and Orchestra performing the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 7 and 8. bachsociety.org; cathedralconcerts.org.

Stifel Theatre presents Elf on the Shelf on Dec. 19, followed by Sing! An Irish Christmas on Dec. 20. stifeltheatre.com.

The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company performs The Elves and the Shoemaker, a children’s musical written by Sarah Brandt, directed by Laurie McConnell and featuring music and lyrics by the late Neal Richardson. Dec. 21 to 23. repstl.org.

And what better way to cap the season than by checking out Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience at The Grandel? Created and performed

by Mark Rodgers, this multimedia show explores the works and lives of the two Renaissance giants. Dec. 26 to 29. metrotix.com.

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Around Town

By Emily Adams

Now through Sun., Dec. 29

One of Broadway’s most beloved plays, WICKED, returns this month to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The hit sensation centers on the untold story of the witches of L. Frank Baum’s Oz with contagious energy, humor and warmth. An electrifying story of rivalry, friendship and more, it’s the perfect experience for the whole family. Times and ticket prices vary. fabulousfox.com.

Now through Mon., Dec. 30

All aboard! The POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE is pulling into St. Louis’ Union Station for a month of holiday cheer. Take a journey to the North Pole, and then enjoy some of Union Station’s newest attractions, including the 18-hole miniature golf course, the Soda Fountain, the hotel’s “classic” carousel and the St. Louis Wheel. Times and ticket prices vary. stlthepolarexpressride.com.

Now through Mon., Dec. 30

The Saint Louis Zoo has transformed into a holiday wonderland for all this month.

Stroll through more than a million lights at the zoo’s U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS experience. From Lovebirds Lookout to s’mores by the fire pit to a variety of wintertime crafts and activities for the kiddos, there’s no better all-in-one family fun stop this season. Times and ticket prices vary. Advanced online ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. stlzoo.org.

Mon., Dec. 9

“Wine” not start your week off with friends? At SIP HAPPENS! WINE & PAINT NIGHT at St. Louis’ Budweiser Brew House, you can indulge in your favorite pinot while channeling your inner Picasso at the same time. Enjoy discounted appetizers, giveaways and more! 6 to 9 p.m. stlballparkvillage.com

Sat., Dec. 14, to Sun., Dec. 15

Fri., Dec. 13, to Sun., Dec. 15

Make your Hallmark Channel-inspired dreams come true at A FOREVER VINTAGE FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS MARKET at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville. Vendors from around the country bring repurposed gems, gorgeous antiques and vintage, primitive and handmade pieces, as well as furniture, boutique items and more. Enjoy live music, hand-crafted cocktails and amazing eats while you shop. 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. $5 general admission. bcfairgrounds.net.

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Tue., Dec. 10

Join The Bach Society of Saint Louis at St. Louis’ revered Powell Hall for one evening sure to fill you with the warmth and magic of the season. This year’s installment of the annual tradition, CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT, features soprano soloist Michele Kennedy, the beloved candlelight processional and a special appearance by The St. Louis Children’s Choirs and Webster University Chamber Singers. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. bachsociety.org/christmas.

Drop in to the Saint Louis Art Museum for a weekend-long family-fun extravaganza. WINTER CELEBRATIONS should have everyone in your brood feeling merry and bright, thanks to dynamic community group performances, art activities perfect for the little ones in your gang and festivities inspired by traditions from around the world.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. slam.org.

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’ve been painting since high school, but I never felt like I had a specific ‘style’ until after my father passed away around six years ago,” relates Andrew Dykeman, the creator of Touch Me, showcased here.

“I felt the urge to paint but had no canvases. I found an anatomical chart that I had hanging in my clinic and started painting on it. It eventually grew into a style that’s heavy on characters and anatomy and outsider art traditions.”

Dykeman’s allusion to so-called outsider art, of course, may cause certain readers to cringe. That phrase nowadays rings with utter hucksterism – although one could argue that the French hustler’s elevation of “art” by the mentally ill and small children contributed to the present state of affairs culturally.

Also, Dykeman, a practicing chiropractor, simply doesn’t sound socially or emotionally isolated. “I live in Soulard with my wife, Jennifer, and little dog, Sofi,” he relates, before also admitting to having written a children’s book titled Happiness, a 44-pager illustrated by Kris Wright, available through the online publishing platform Lulu.

Regarding details he’s provided, the artist similarly frets: “Hopefully they don’t sound too crazy.” No, sir, not at all.

That said, Touch Me – a 71- by 43-inch acrylic on cardboard – hardly “reads” like something from Bob Ross, the gone-but-scarce-forgotten host of the PBS TV program The Joy of Painting from 1983 to ’94.

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For one thing, it radiates painterly energy and, despite its unsettling details, a counterintuitive if definite joie de vivre.

“This was directly influenced by my father’s passing,” Dykeman notes of the genesis of Touch Me. “We spent some time at doctors’ offices and hospitals, and I guess the experience really affected me.

“My wife is an art therapist at a hospice house, so I’m certain that her experiences with death, grief and loss, along with my daily interactions with people suffering, in pain, have all contributed to how I see things nowadays.

“Since I’m a chiropractic physician, Touch Me seemed a perfect title. Plus, it’s a little nod to [Seattle altrockers] Mudhoney – they have a song called ‘Touch Me I’m Sick.’”

Beyond details specific to Touch Me, Dykeman sketches more general insights into his work.

“I’ve had no formal art training,” he says. “This year, I’ve had shows at The Gogh-Getters [gallery] at Sacred Grounds in Edwardsville and at 31art gallery in St. Louis. I’ll have smaller paintings at The Royale in St. Louis on display for the rest of the year.”

Dykeman also mentions a “diverse career path and various avocations,” having, among other things, provided percussion over the long haul for the Alton band Judge Nothing.

“Besides the influences mentioned [elsewhere],” he continues, “I’d have to say that my clinical life as a chiropractic physician is a direct influence on my

By Bryan A. Hollerbach Image courtesy of Andrew Dykeman

artistic style. My wife is an art therapist at a [Creve Coeur] hospice house, Evelyn’s House, so between the two of us, we are always dealing with people in pain or suffering grief and loss. I think this often comes across in my paintings.

“I’m sure that my experiences as a punk rock drummer, chimney sweep and forensic autopsy technician also help shape my work.”

Otherwise, in a formal statement, Dykeman specifies “using materials at hand” and being “heavily influenced by the midcentury European avant-garde CoBrA movement and its devotees” to reflect his “interest in the science of histology, as well as the work of Frank Netter, renowned anatomy illustrator,” with American artist/musician Mikey Welsh and American artist Norris Embry, both, like Netter, now deceased.

In that statement, finally, Dykeman speculates that his “visual contemplation of our external nfluences – social, political, environmental and so forth – and their impact on our mental, spiritual and physical health give the viewer much to consider.”

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To learn more about our featured artist, visit instagram.com/andykemanart.

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

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Wallace Herndon Smith, Seated Girl in Yellow Blouse, White Flowers, 1971, oil on Masonite

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries

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Wallace Herndon Smith, Michigan Girl, 1973, oil on board

Almost three decades after his death, the works of an area painter still gleam like well-polished panes.

Wallace Herndon Smith, Portrait of Girl in Blue Sweater, 1949, oil on canvas

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he sheer longevity of a former Ladue resident’s painterly career – showcased in a free exhibition opening today, Dec. 6, at The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries – may pose two main problems, neither of them precisely problematic, for visual art aficionados.

“Wallace Herndon Smith: Portraits and Figurative Paintings,” which will run till Jan. 25 in The Sheldon’s Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists, comprises 36 works, according to Paula Lincoln, the exhibition coordinator and registrar. Those works, Lincoln says, constitute oils in the main, with “a couple of watercolors,” and range in size from 16 by 10 inches to 36 by 27 inches, dating from the 1930s through the 1970s.

The paintings likewise range in appeal from the exquisite serenity of Seated Girl in Yellow Blouse, White Flowers, an oil on Masonite from 1971, to the homey atavism (in an era of smartphones and digital tablets) of Kelse at Her Desk, an oil on canvas from fully three decades earlier.

“We actually exhibit the work of Wallace Herndon Smith every year … ,” Lincoln continues.

“Last year’s exhibit focused mainly on Smith’s European landscapes, whereas this year we highlight his portraits and figurative work.”

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Wallace Herndon Smith, Girl in Blue Blouse, 1948, oil on canvas

That said, the first of the two aforesaid “problems” involves Smith’s sheer output. When he died at his home here in February 1990 at the age of 88, the St. Louis-born artist had been creating works with such prolificacy that he earned an obituary in The New York Times.

On his death, Smith’s collection went to The Bellwether Foundation, from which the current exhibition derives and which he co-founded. According to its website, the Clayton-based charitable nonprofit seeks “to improve the quality of life for all people in St. Louis by supporting innovative programs that make a positive impact for present and future generations.”

The second “problem” involves Smith’s artistic context. In its obituary, the Times noted that Smith “spent 10 years in New York City before moving back to St. Louis” – perhaps a clue why journalism’s Old Gray Lady deigned to recognize his passing – and, according to the discrete website devoted to him, “studied with Thomas Hart Benton, the preeminent regionalist teacher, at the Art Students League” there.

Here, of course, certain art aficionados may wince, either in spite of or because of the reference to über-Missouri painter Benton. To such aficionados, the categorization regionalist – shorthand for the Regionalist “movement,” itself apparently shorthand for any artistic group that couldn’t afford a “school” per se – may sound more than a little condescending, not to mention reductive, like the now largely discredited epithets-as-descriptions primitive and primitivist. (Grant Wood, also characterized as a Regionalist, may indeed have penned Revolt Against the City, but one can’t help suspecting that, in retrospect, he might regret having brushed American Gothic, inasmuch as time’s passage and narrowed perceptions have all but reduced his entire oeuvre to that single painting, a visual oil-on-beaverboard albatross.)

For a more valid comparison, one should perhaps turn to the French genius Henri Matisse, arguably Pablo Picasso’s sole rival as the 20th century’s preeminent visual artist. (Even the Spaniard himself grudgingly

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Wallace Herndon Smith, Kelse at Her Desk, 1941, oil on canvas

admitted such, late in life: “All things considered, there is only Matisse.”)

The Sheldon’s initial brief on the current exhibition mentioned “an affinity” for the Frenchman’s work, and whether one leans toward Fauvism or Impressionism, that seems apt. In particular, Smith’s later paintings likely have earned such a comparison, Lincoln says, “due to the application of paint – specifically, color blocks – where the forms are flattened and include less detail than his earlier work. Some of this stylistic shift can be attributed to Smith’s failing eyesight in his later years, interestingly enough, much like Matisse, who had to alter his style – in his case, switching from painting to paper cutouts – to adapt to his health issues, as well.”

Seated Girl, mentioned previously, certainly bolsters that notion, as does the somber loveliness of Michigan Girl, an oil on board from 1973, and the beautifully studious Model Reading Paper, another oil on board, from two years earlier.

By comparison, Girl in Blue Blouse and Portrait of Girl in Blue Sweater – two oils on canvas from (respectively) 1948 and 1949 – strike the eye as almost overly rendered, if by no means unappealing. To an extent, following 1941’s Kelse at Her Desk, they also suggest that the artist embraced and remained committed to visual experimentalism well into his maturity.

“His pictures themselves are like him in their lack of flourish,” a Sheldon press release quotes a friend of Smith’s as having written. “They are sensitive and economical, subtly subdued in color, restrained in their rejection of the stylized, and make no attempt at the dashing effect … ” That quotation continues by extolling Smith’s works for their structure, atmosphere and persuasive tonality, concluding that “once observed, they shine like an open window.”

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We also repair lamps!

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5 Loren Woods, off Ladue Rd Starts Sat. 12/7, 9am-5pm (numbers 8:30) Antique, mid-century furniture!

General Contractor Upright freezer, washer/dryer.

Oriental rugs; lobster pot buoys; fishing (deep sea too), outdoor FAST: Furnaces & Hot Water /camping, other sports gear; wood barrel spigots; hand tools; Heaters Repaired, Maintained, & Replaced. 24hrs. Roof Leaks.

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Electrical

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Healthcare Services Licensed Bonded Insured

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Lawn and Garden

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Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Leafs and Snow Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush.

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Organizational Services

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TOO MUCH CLUTTER? Need Help Organizing —ownsizing? Let me assist you, also with taking down holiday decorations. Pricing by hour. Donna Collins 636-256-1923

Painting ASTON-PARKER PAINTING Interior - Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal. Insured.

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Lawn and Garden

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Family Owned and Operated In Service Since 1991 Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

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Wanted ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts!

Executive in Clayton loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads. 314-608-2692

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SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's.

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