December 20, 2019

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st. louis’ Refab

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Holiday fasHion

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Abode:

LANDSCAPE

Holiday centerpieces take the spotlight in this month’s column from Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess, including tips on décor safety that LN readers should heed to prevent a household fire from turning this gladdest time of the year gloomy.

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Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King

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Winter Opera Saint Louis

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Gateway Korea Foundation

Ladue Early Childhood Center Parent Association St. Louis Housing Authority Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists

ABODE 24 26 27

The Trio Landscape Feature: Refab

STYLE

70 Arts & Culture Feature:

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The Daily Feature:

TEST DRIVE

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator roars down the runway and takes flight in this month’s column from LN’s automotivational ace, writer/photographer Ryan Scott, who heaps stratospheric praise on this SUV.

THE CHASE IS THE PLACE LN contributor Alecia Humphreys details upgrades at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel, a landmark in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood whose elegant profile against the skyline invariably makes many folks’ hearts flutter.

On the cover 8 Wellbridge – Clayton’s premier athletic club and spa – takes a holistic approach to inspire active lifestyles.

On page 8, general manager Jason Hardin talks about the club’s new location, its amenities and their goal of helping members be the healthiest version of themselves. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Style Speak Destination Style Feature: Haute for the Holidays

THE DAILY

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Persons of Interest Hyken’s Homework Crossword Puzzle Feature: Text Drive

ARTS & CULTURE 68 70 73

Dinner & A Show Feature: The Chase Is the Place Around Town

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letter

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EDITOR ‌WHAT’S OLD CAN ALMOST ALWAYS BE NEW AGAIN. Trends and styles come back into fashion. Family heirlooms are passed to the next generation.

Historic landmarks serve new purposes within the community.

It’s with a respect for tradition and for the stories of what has come before us that this issue was created. Starting with LN regular Brittany Nay’s Abode feature on page 27 – which tells the story of Refab, the St. Louis nonprofit that works to rescue and revitalize historic building materials across the metro area – it’s evident that ours is a community that cares about its past.

That thoughtfulness stretches from the small – albeit beautiful – pieces salvaged by Refab to the reimagining of one of the area’s crown jewels. On page 70, new LN contributor Alecia Humphreys walks us through the multimillion-dollar renovation of The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel in the heart of St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood and how those behind the project worked not only to enhance its elegance but also to remain true to the historic integrity of the beloved landmark.

The metro area’s community undoubtedly has a history worth preserving, and thanks to the people in these pages, it will be preserved.

No matter the tradition you hold dear, I wish a very happy holiday to you and yours this season.

All the best,

Emily Adams

Editor’s Corner EDITOR’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY

The word around town

The metro area was feeling the holiday – if not competitive – spirit this month. Anheuser-Busch made history on Dec. 7 when it broke two Guinness World Records for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe. The brewing company brought 896 couples together across three properties for a sweet holiday kiss to ultimately break the multivenue record by 57 couples. A second record was broken in St. Louis, where 480 couples gathered at the Biergarten and Tour Center to break the Guinness record for most couples kissing under the mistletoe in a single venue. “With this record-breaking opportunity, we wanted to help everyone build real connections in their communities, their neighborhoods and with the ones they love,” says Kathryn Sattler, head of beer category and community at Anheuser-Busch.

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wEllBRiDgE AthlEtiC CluB & spA

Inspiring Wellness

By Emily Adams | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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wellbridge management team: Jason hardin, Johnny Miller, Dot Fleshman, Don Christopher, Robert gentle, David smuckler and scott siddens

s we brace for the start of a brand new year, and the resolutions that come along with it, it’ss important to find a place – and a team – that not only supports us in achieving those goals goals, but also motivates us to keep, and push past, them. At Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa in Clayton, members don’t just have a place to exercise – they sign up for a healthy lifestyle of holistic wellness and community.

“It’s not just a gym; it’s a health club and spa,” general manager Jason Hardin says. “You get a full experience when you come in. There’s a lot of different variety. I think that’s what separates us.”

With more than 25 years in business and a brand new location as of 2018, Wellbridge is equipped to give metro-area residents the kind of inclusive health and fitness destination that sets individuals on a successful path. “It’s a fairly large club,” Hardin says. “The three-level facility is in the Centene building and comes complete with six different studios, executive locker rooms and a saltwater pool.”

Beyond the top-of-the-line facility, Wellbridge has an impressive list of amenities for every person and any passion. “Our amenities really set us apart,” Hardin adds. A few options include the energy bar, which offers smoothies and protein bites, valet parking, and a kid’s club that provides childcare and emphasizes active play.

Additional features, such as programs designed to develop personal relationships, as well as social activities that range from happy hours to pool parties to group outings to networking events, all add to the sense of community that inspires active lifestyles.

Through Wellbridge’s initiative to develop the ideal wellness plan for each member, the club provides more than 200 classes per month that challenge both the mind and the body, guaranteeing you’ll find something that answers your fitness goals. From yoga to cycling to high-intensity strength training, each class takes place in a studio specifically designed to remove unnecessary distractions from your workout. If group classes aren’t your speed, the club also employs 30 professionally certified personal trainers that the club’s website describes as being as talented as they are personable. “It’s a great one-on-one [fitness experience],” Hardin says. “A lot of our members [opt to] do personal training.”

For those looking for an even more comprehensive wellness regimen, Wellbridge also offers a full-service spa. A variety of massage services, skincare treatments and salon care serve to keep members relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated no matter what their daily routine throws at them.

“It’s a place where clients – members and nonmembers – can come to inspire their wellness and be the healthiest ‘you’ you can possibly be,” Hardin concludes. “We encourage corporate wellness, individual wellness, [and] a healthy lifestyle overall.”

Wellbridge invites anyone interested in exploring its premier club to enjoy three-day free access passes to try it for themselves. Call the Clayton office, and speak to Hardin or anyone on the membership team to learn more.

This year, resolve to do more than get fit – join a community, and build a lifestyle centered on wellness, at Wellbridge.

Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa, 7676 Forsyth Blvd #100, Clayton, 314-746-1500, wellbridge.com

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Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

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or the 52nd consecutive year, the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King’s fashion show took place at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. The event included shopping, lunch and, of course, a fashion show. Sean Phillips from West County Center in Des Peres and Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters produced the fashion show, using local friends and family as models. KTVI television personality Mandy Murphey served as mistress of ceremonies, with Cindi Mentel, Jane Baalmann and Chris Desloge as co-chairs. All proceeds from the event benefit the organization, a ministry of women dedicated to serving the needs of rural families for more than 70 years. The longest-running local charity fashion show in the metro area, the event raises funds to assist economically disadvantaged families beyond the basic needs of food, clothing and shelter; proceeds from it now near $1.5 million.

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Cherie Wandersee, Lyn Buchmiller, Rita Brinkmann

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Peter Salsich, Amy Schenk, Berkley Conley, Barbara Salsich

Mary Rotermund, Kelly Bick, Alisa Goessling

Christina McGroarty, Mary Brown

Today is an important day for us because the funds raised will help people with basic needs of food, clothing, utilities and housing for those in need. We are able to give them a sense of hope through prayer and learn a little bit more about God. JOAN LIPIC, VOLUNTEER

Kim Milford, Mary Reitz, Rick Baalmann, Auctioneer, Joanne Shelton

Pat Bira, Sue McKenna

Connie Neumann, Addie Thompkins, Laverne Lorenzini, Pat Seeler

Karen McAuliffe, Marla Crimmins, Vicki Messmer

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Winter Opera Saint Louis

FALL GALA Photos and story by Jon Gitchoff

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inter Opera Saint Louis held its annual fall gala at Ladue’s Old Warson Country Club late in September. The gala, the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, featured performances by such singers as Jorge Pita Carreras, Karen Kanakis, John Robert Green and Gina Galati, in addition to a cocktail hour, a four-course dinner and wine.

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Marilyn Zerman and Joy Stark

Teri Robbins, Millie Lusco and Tina Johnson

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Allain and Adrijana Roy, John Rodriguez and Aeron Sheffield

Nancy Green, Mary Pillsbury and Melissa Paz

This is our 13th season for Winter Opera Saint Louis. Tonight is our annual gala, and we have our sponsors, Lu Barnes and Nancy Pillsbury, here tonight. I’m underwriting The Pirates of Penzance on Nov. 8 and 10, and we look forward to seeing you at the opera.

MARY PILLSBURY WAINWRIGHT,

MAJOR SPONSOR

Tino and Ann DiFranco

Jack and Mary Jane Bodine

Theresa Klaus and Erin Insalaco

Toni and Rob Leidenfrost

Randy and Jill Waldman

Judy and Phil Nardi

Rosanna Kosek and Charlie Nemec

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Ladue Early Childhood Center Parent Association

FALL FLING Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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he Ladue Early Childhood Center Parent Association recently hosted its 20th annual Fall Fling fundraiser with an Oktoberfest theme at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. The organization’s executive board chaired the event, a lively, festive evening of beer, wine, German fare, a silent auction and a visit by an AnheuserBusch Clydesdale. The Ladue Early Childhood Center has served the Ladue School District and the surrounding community for more than 40 years by preparing children ages 2 to 5 for elementary school.

All proceeds from the Fall Fling fund improvements to the quality of the school and its curricula.

This year marks the 20th annual Fall Fling event for the Ladue Early Childhood Center. The funds raised during this event set the annual Ladue Parent Association budget for the year at Ladue Early Childhood Center.

These funds support programs at the school, such as cultural enrichment; teacher, classroom and building grants; and our school garden. Our LPA offers our families a variety of events that bring them to campus and celebrate our young community. This year, there was a focus to raise funds to install additional shade coverage on the school playground.

KERRI WETZEL, DIRECTOR

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PAID ADvErTIsEMEnT

Holiday Message “Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:10 The Angel of Bethlehem Declared

Old Testament Prophets Announce Christ’ Birth (700-500 B.C.)

IsAIAh 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (God with us)

IsAIAh 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulders; and his name shall be Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

IsAIAh 49:6

I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles to be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

IsAIAh 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

JeremIAh 23:5

Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth.

mICAh 5:2

But thou Bethlehem, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose going forth have been from old, from everlasting.

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Gateway Korea Foundation

INTERNATIONAL PARTY

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12 North hosted a vibrant International Party to celebrate cultural diversity in St. Louis. The international celebration brought together groups from all different backgrounds. Hosted inside the historic Cutlery Building, the event treated guests to all-you-can-eat international food stations provided by popular local ethnic restaurants. The restaurant list included Drunken Fish, Kimchi Guys, Rice House, Chihuahua’s, Stone Turtle, Poke Doke, Ices Plain & Fancy and Bar Italia. In addition to the delicious food offerings, a full bar was available.

Party-goers experienced three electrifying entertainment acts.

Mariachi Mendez kicked off the night welcoming guests with the traditional and classical sounds of Mexico. Well-known local DJ Arty J kept the crowd moving to his energetic and uplifting beats. Diamond Empire Band infused international flare and fun into its live music performance.

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Kaleb Moses, Aheem Shannon

Taylor Dunnington, Brittany Sahm

Talitha McCormick, Jake Clevenger, Sierra Eichholz

With such limited places that offer live entertainment, great food and an awesome ambiance, we wanted to create a new experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Having grown up as an Asian American, I’m a strong supporter of events that highlight diversity and culture.

Everyone here has the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind local event in our stunning space.

MYONGHI SO, MARKETING DIRECTOR OF

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Zack Johnson, Nataly Aguilera

Kenny Truong, James Bryant

Jessica Swenny, Alyssa Swenny

Jen and Don Brooks

Shane Evers, Bo Sinthusy

Morgan Chapman, Kristin Wahl

Dan Duke, Audra Phillips

Ebony Birdsong, Duiana Smith

Chanel Ricketts, Susan Kim

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St. Louis Housing Authority

80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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Photos and story by Jon Gitchoff ate in October at The Cedars Banquet Center in St. Louis, the St. Louis Housing Authority celebrated 80 years of providing safe, affordable housing for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. Guests enjoyed a VIP cocktail reception before moving next door for dinner and the program.

This gala is a true celebration of our past, present and future. As we reflect on our last eight decades in the community, SLHA honors residents, partners and other stakeholders who have played a significant role in our mission to provide quality affordable housing. And as we look forward to the next 80 years, we envision an even stronger, more strategic organization.

We will continue to fight for and provide affordable housing and supportive services to low-income residents.

ALANA GREEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Robert Betts Jr., Robert Betts and James Heard

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Roger Bruce, Fran Bruce and Julie Phillips

Allison and Sal Martinez

Mary and Mike Strecker

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists

MEMBERSHIP MEETING Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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uests were cordially invited to join the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists for an evening at the National Blues Museum. Festivities included touring the museum, enjoying food and music, and hearing exciting 2020 plans for the National Association of Black Journalists Region II Convention. Attendees enjoyed socializing with industry veterans and welcoming new media professionals to St. Louis.

The Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists held a membership event recently to allow local reporters, news anchors, professional communicators and students to network.

Ours is a challenging and yet rewarding field, and we strive to support and encourage our members in their chosen craft.

CAROL DANIEL, PRESIDENT

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upcoming A CLOSER LOOK JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

EVENTS

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is rigorous and joyful in equal measures,

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Setting the Table

By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess

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hether for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Day, most of us will be hosting family and other guests at some point this season. We’ll light candles, hang wreaths and ornaments, give gifts and celebrate unity.

And regardless of our culture, we all share a common tradition: feasting!

Because the dining table constitutes the hub of festive activity and center of family get-togethers, beautiful tablescapes make the holidays even jollier.

As gardeners, we want our arrangements to contain fresh, aromatic greens, flowers, nuts and berries – illuminated, of course, by candlelight.

In that respect, when Julie and I garden, our seasonal planting list includes natural materials for the holiday table. We harvest fresh greens from hollies, pines, boxwood, and yews; the colorful stems of red-twig dogwood; nuts and pods such as walnuts and okra; and dried flowers from our hydrangeas. By adding a little glitz to certain décor pieces with silver and gold aerosol paint or spray-on flocking, we have turned magnolia leaves and walnuts into holiday gold.

The prior mention of illumination demands revisitation, however. Candles, though beautiful and central to some celebrations, carry a certain risk.

During our childhood, for example, my brother made a table decoration at school from pine cones and a candle on a paper plate. The pine cones caught fire as the candle burned low, unfortunately, and charred a deep trough in my mother’s treasured cherry dining room table. More recently, a candle spooled a puddle of burning wax on my own coffee table; thankfully, the smoke alarm did its job, and we quickly extinguished the fire.

With related risks in mind, consider this list of steps to enhance the beauty of your decorations while practicing fire safety: Cut greens a day before you plan to arrange them.

If you purchase cut trees or commercial garlands, buy them close to the time of use. Also, plan to rehydrate all of them in a bathtub or garbage can of cool water overnight.

Treat home-grown greens with an anti-desiccant spray, like Wilt-Pruf, to help reduce moisture loss that increases flammability. Leave greens in the shade outside until you need them.

Keep the water well on holiday trees refilled daily.

Mist trees and greens with fresh water often.

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Use cool-glowing, light-emitting diode strings and battery-operated candles to reduce risks.

Set your furnace or free-standing humidifier at maximum output while greens occupy the house.

Drop the household temperature by 5 degrees when no one’s home.

Avoid dangerous meltdowns by putting candles in glass containers, such as floral cylinders, votive cups or

jars, and allow the beauty to shine through – while also catching drips. Never leave candles burning unattended.

Check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors; then make sure that your fire extinguishers are fully charged and that all family members know where they are.

Wishing you and yours a happy, joy-filled, beautiful and safe holiday season!

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By Brittany Nay | Photos by Sarah Conroy and courtesy of Refab

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A St. LouiS nonprofit workS to SAve HiStoriC buiLding mAteriALS ACroSS tHe metro AreA.

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very structure has a story. That’s the foundation of Refab, a local nonprofit that rescues deconstructed building materials from the landfill to be used anew in another “chapter.”

Refab, located in St. Louis’ Benton Park West neighborhood, is the brainchild of Eric Schwarz, a local architecture, design and sustainability expert who worked at Habitat for Humanity St. Louis before setting his sights on starting his own charitable organization. “I saw needs in the community not being filled,” Schwarz says.

Local contractors and farmers had buildings set for demolition, but they also wanted the reusable materials saved rather than seeing them go to a landfill. In the same vein, on the consumer side, local residents and homeowners were looking for reclaimed wood to support home remodels and new builds.

So, in 2012, Schwarz founded Refab to disassemble structures, from historic buildings to barns more than a century old to newer homes, as well as to “upcycle” salvaged materials – that is, to recycle them in such a fashion that the value of what remains exceeds that of the original item. Such “new” products then go on sale in the company’s Refab Lab at its Reclaimed Resale store, located at 3130 Gravois Ave. “We’re the biggest salvage shop in the St. Louis metro [area] with a 40,000-square-foot warehouse,” Schwarz notes, adding that customers can shop

approximately 180 years of area history in the store, including reclaimed doors, windows, light fixtures, cabinets, hardwood flooring and more.

“It can be hard to describe exactly what we do because we do a lot! Our deconstruction team takes apart old buildings; our resale team finds new homes for the reclaimed materials; and our Refab Lab crew turns some of those materials into high-quality home furnishings. On top of all that, we provide training and reemployment opportunities to recently homeless men.”

The process begins when local government officials, contractors or homeowners reach out to Refab. “People call us about a house they have, or the local government says they have this historic building to be disassembled – and we help tell the story of it before the building goes away,” Schwarz explains, noting that preserving the story is the most important part of the process. “The more we can tell people stories of where pieces come from, the more emotional connection they have to them and the less they’ll see goods as disposable.”

Among the nonprofit’s historic deconstruction projects are a Frontenac home owned by the family behind the area’s beloved Switzer Candy Company; the Southern Funeral Home, a 1929 St. Louis art nouveau building; and a St. Louis warehouse built with 1904 World’s Fair materials.

Refab has grown to a team of 20, with an extensive

list of deconstruction jobs – from disassembling barns across the area to vacant housing on the city’s North Side to houses in Ladue, Clayton, Creve Coeur and Des Peres for residents looking to clear the land before building new residences. “Although we charge for the [deconstruction] service, homeowners and farmers get a generous tax write-off because we take all those home and barn materials as donations,” Schwarz says.

As its name implies, the Refab Lab takes some of the salvaged building materials and refabricates them – making the deconstructed products into desirable new pieces to sell at its store, which recently launched with five new items. The reclaimed pieces include custom tables, joist shelves, butcher-block island countertops, barn-beam mantels and barn-wall paneling made from various woods – from maple, hickory, sycamore, ash and longleaf yellow pine to red oak and white oak.

“We want people to have a local option to buy reclaimed wood creations,” Schwarz says. “People buy reclaimed because it’s green – they’re not cutting down trees to make furniture, they’re supporting a nonprofit, and they’re getting something with character.”

Each renewed item’s story is perpetuated, promoting the idea that “old is beautiful,” Schwarz says. “The story is a lot of what makes a piece and half of what sells it. We like to tell people where the wood came from that made their table.”

Beyond residential uses, upcycled creations also have

found new life in local businesses. “We are working with local restaurants, making tables, bars and more,” Schwarz says, mentioning Refab planters at Little Fox (a new restaurant in St. Louis’ Fox Park neighborhood) and longleaf yellow pine café tables inside Road Crew Coffee & Cycles near St. Louis’ Tower Grove Park.

Refab offers other services, including custom reclaimed product packages for new home builds, home remodel material salvaging and donations pickup.

As its next step, the nonprofit will open space in the Refab Lab to local makers, Schwarz says. The latest project, which he estimates to be two more years in the making, aims to reduce the barrier to reuse. “Lots of people would love to reuse but don’t have the equipment or know-how,” Schwarz says. “Makers will take courses on how to use our equipment, as well as classes, such as making a cutting board, and our staff will be on hand to help them with their designs and give direction on which materials and equipment to use.”

Refab is having a hand in rebuilding a better metro area, Schwarz says. “We want to see more deconstruction and not as much demolition … to save more products and keep more materials out of the landfill,” he notes. “We’re on the verge of really changing an industry.”

Refab, 3130 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-357-1392, refabstl.org

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just make things and put them on the floor and hope they sell. We really had to focus on the fit and quality of the fabrics and the wear of it.”

Duryea introduced her first collection in early 2018.

Since then, she’s seasonally released the butter-soft tights in such fun patterns as confetti, polka-dot leaves, Halloween cobwebs and the popular hockeyinspired pair (which got a revamp this fall). Right now, she’s finalizing a collection focused around cancer awareness that ties into the multicolored awareness ribbons, while partnering with an organization to give back and make a difference.

Looking ahead, Duryea plans to continue to expand

and refine Dimvaloo leggings, as well as introduce new collections – like her Urban Organic Collection, which launches this holiday season – always with fit and quality at the forefront of each pair.

“It’s really gratifying and humbling, using failure after failure to build something that you can be proud of,” Duryea says. “It’s even more gratifying when your customers tell other people about them and just love them because you hope they like it, since you’re making it for them.”

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ost area residents will forever remember 2019 as the summer of Stanley – the NHL Stanley Cup, that is – when Blues apparel suddenly became acceptable to wear almost everywhere. This trend led to the creation by Dimvaloo Activewear of a pair of eye-catching, ice-blue leggings that evoked the area’s favorite hockey team.

Locally made for the ultimate local victory, the leggings sold out, and they were soon seen all over the area as it collectively celebrated the cup.

Those leggings constitute just one of many festive pairs from Dimvaloo, all of which feature bright, bold patterns and fabrics of the highest quality.

“We really felt like there was a need for fun, festive leggings that are premium quality in terms of fit and fabrics,” says Kate Duryea, owner of the Dimvaloo line.

“There are similar things in the market of fast fashion, but the quality of the fabrics is just not what our customer is looking for. We wanted to be the quality fit for those fun leggings.”

Duryea and her staff know a thing or two about trendy activewear. She launched Dimvaloo, an active living boutique, in Ladue in 2012, serving as an arbiter of athleisure at a time when the now mainstay market had just opened. Duryea first brought Australian premium clothing brand Lorna Jane to the Midwest and soon made way for brands like Stella McCartney and DYI. The boutique now offers dozens of different covetable lines that Duryea and her team have carefully curated for their devoted clients.

Her clients, in fact, inspired Duryea to throw her own hat into the ring.

“We were like, ‘How hard could it be to make a pair of pants? Everyone wears pants – it can’t be that hard.’

It’s actually extremely difficult,” she says with a laugh.

That was back in 2015, after which came three years of refining the fit and style, sourcing fabrics, working with in-demand activewear fit consultants and going through the manufacturing process – first overseas, then back in the U.S. to better control quality. The main theme in Duryea’s years of work on Dimvaloo has been never settling for a fit less than the absolute best.

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Time to hit the slopes – and for doing that, this former silver mining camp remains golden! For the proper après-ski look, bright, bold colors, Fair Isle patterns and cozy accessories all should make your circle of admirers wax fast.

Moncler jacket, $805, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com)

DIFF sunglasses, $85, Nordstrom

Eleven Six sweater, $448, Nordstrom (shop.nordstrom.com)

SOREL boots, $250, SOREL (sorel.com) Echo gloves, $48, MG Women

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Newland pants, $180, MG Women (misterguywomens.com) Tile bracelet, $24, Shine Boutique (shineboutiquestlouis.com)

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o lid ay H Glam These fab looks should add sTellar pizazz To anyone’s seasonal wardrobe.

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Soft Shine Playing with sequins doesn’t have to mean going over the top, as this dress illustrates with its soft femininity. parker dress, $598, Vie (viestlouis.com) earrings, $325, Vie

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Mix and Match Don’t fear pairing sequins with skinny jeans, a velvet blazer and sky-high heels.

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Modern Metallic This sequined shift will number among the most versatile items in your closet.

Dress, $260, Paisley Boutique (shoppaisley.com) Earrings, $275, Vie (viestlouis.com)

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Gorgeous Glam Nothing says glam quite like this royal sequined dress.

Cinq à Sept dress, $495, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com) Earring, $75, Vie (viestlouis.com)

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Daring Drama Bring the drama with an oversize bow and a bold red lip.

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THANK YOU Ladue News wishes to thank Model: Haley Kittner with West Model Management Hair & Makeup: Brady Nance Shot on Location at The Last Hotel

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Pick up the newest bracelet for your collection or as a gift for a loved one at Genovese this holiday season, and enjoy a fun and stress-free environment – not to mention an inventory that guarantees you’ll find the ultimate gift.

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he holiday season is a time for celebrating old traditions and making new ones, and at Genovese Jewelers, you can add a new sparkle to your standard bracelets by stacking several styles to create a set that is personal to you.

“The best way of stacking bracelets is doing different patterns and styles,” says executive buyer Katie Kelly.

“You don’t have to do three that look the same – a straight bangle, a pattern, and one with a colored stone.

We have so many to choose from.”

This season has seen a lot of shoppers mixing metals in their jewelry. “Your [different] collections can start to blend together, [and] you can add color with sapphire and ruby as well,” Kelly says.

“The bracelets also look good on their own,” Kelly adds. “You can start with one and keep going. It’s a good add-on gift – if you got one for Christmas, you can add on for Valentine’s Day or a birthday.”

Kelly explains this way of adding on bracelets can create a personal statement you can wear on your arm. “Everyone’s stack is different. Every girl wants something different,” she says. Kelly recalls seeing groups of friends and families each buy a matching bracelet to add to their own stack, giving them individuality while still being connected to one another.

Genovese also offers stacking rings, for those looking for distinctive style on a smaller scale, and a wide selection of jewelry and accessories throughout the store. All are available at a wide range of prices, helping you find what you want, no matter the price point you’re wanting to stay within.

With an inventory this large, you might not even know what you’re there for until you see

it. Kelly remarks: “It’s just fun to walk case to case and get to see everything; there are such fun and unique pieces.”

Whatever you’re looking for, Genovese wants to provide you with not only the largest selection in the area, but an easy and enjoyable shopping experience as well. “Every Saturday in the store, we have live music and drinks,” Kelly expresses. “It’s more relaxed. Everyone is in the holiday spirit.”

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t some point during this holiday season, many of us are going to read, watch or listen to the story of Charles Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge – the old miser in A Christmas Carol who evolves from being a miserable wretch to a benevolent benefactor filled with joy. Although this story of redemption is beloved by the masses, most real-life philanthropists have a heart of gold from the very beginning.

Gregory Glore is a true philanthropist. He’s not only a giver himself but also a board member of the Gateway Center for Giving. It’s one of several nonprofit organizations in the metro area that helps philanthropists connect with people and charitable groups. “Giving back is in my DNA,” Glore explains to me as we sit down to talk over an iced Starbucks, which he greeted me with.

Glore isn’t an average philanthropist, if there is such a thing. He wasn’t born poor, but he also wasn’t born into a wealthy family. He grew up in a house at Kingshighway Boulevard and Wabada Avenue and was a 1964 graduate of St. Louis’ Sumner High School. His dad owned a TV and radio repair business. His mom was a school teacher; in fact, Mrs. Glore was the first black teacher at the newly desegregated Robinson Elementary School in Kirkwood in the 1950s.

Glore says it was his parents who got him involved in charitable groups. “One of [the groups] was called the Jack and Jill of America Foundation,” Glore says. “It was a group of African Americans who were intent on exposing their children to the arts and positive thinking.”

Glore was awarded a basketball scholarship to St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kansas, and after earning his degree, he worked his way up to an executive office with Seagram Co. in New York. He ended his career at the company’s regional headquarters in Kansas City. After he retired from the corporate world, he worked as an executive with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

A few years back, he finally came home to St. Louis and started working full time in philanthropy. “My success here in St. Louis is being a good connector,” Glore tells me. “I’m able to bring people together. I like to think I’m able to use my social equity to civic and business leaders and help them interact with the groups that need help.

Hopefully together we can be a better city.”

Glore has the biggest heart for small organizations, such as Community Women Against Hardship. “These are women who are trying to get away from abusive relationships, and they just need basics, like pots and pans, to move into new homes,” he says. “They don’t get the big checks from the big funders, but what amount I can give them makes them happy.”

Glore says his other favorite area nonprofit to donate to is the Fathers & Families Support Center. “They help men trying to reconnect with their children,” he says.

“Some have just been released from prison.”

It’s important to Glore for people to know that philanthropists don’t just give at the end of the year or during the holidays – they give year-round. “There’s a difference between charity and philanthropy,” he clarifies. “Charity is when someone writes a check for a church or an appeal, and it’s from the heart. Philanthropy is when you collaborate with others to solve big problems around health care, education, art – whatever it might be. It’s more of a long-term investment.”

Glore, both in explanation and by example, emphasizes the importance of being generous, especially at the holiday season. He says giving is always good for the soul, and yes, it makes him happy – just as it did for Mr. Scrooge.

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My success here in St. Louis is being a good connector. I’m able to bring people together...

Hopefully together we can be a better city.

Paul Brown is a longtime journalist on radio, on television and in print as a reporter, an anchor, a talk show host and a columnist. He’s also a partner and senior marketing executive with Brought 2U Media, a marketing and advertising company that specializes in high-definition video vehicles and digital light-emitting diode signage.

Hyken’s HOMEWORK Family Time

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t’s the time of year when kids are creating their lists and checking them twice. Streets are filled with decorations, holiday specials are on TV, and children dream of snowy days. That is what I wrote in a December column many years ago. Our children were in elementary school, and our holidays were all about the boys and family time.

Nowadays, our children are old enough to drive, and their priorities are shifting. They still want to spend time with their parents, aunt, uncles, cousins and grandparents, but they also want to spend time with their friends. Although it saddens my wife and me that our teens choose parties with peers over holiday TV specials at home, we have learned to embrace the change.

Successful scheduling is the first step toward making positive seasonal memories with older children. Using a collaborative approach, discuss wants and desires.

Consider what events are important to mom and dad, and map out the dates when kids must be available.

And specify how long teens must stay, so they can plan accordingly. Knowing expectations allows all to relax,

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and many teens might even stay longer than anticipated.

Also consider having your son or daughter invite friends to some of the family festivities. Many teens might enjoy including their pals for dessert. For parents, this will keep your kids home a little longer than you thought possible, and your children might even enjoy sharing a favorite cake or family tradition.

Although talking about technology use can be a tired conversation, a gentle reminder before the holiday party begins is recommended. Outline phone-free times, such as no devices at the dinner table, but also don’t be overly rigid. Kids do understand that making in-person connections with family elders is an understood rule, and you can always give your kids a parental stare if they overstep boundaries.

It truly is the season to be jolly, and “spirits” may be in abundance. Parents, however, should never endorse alcohol use when their teens are under the legal drinking age. But the most important rule, without exception, is to make sure your children know it is never acceptable to drink and drive or get in a car with someone who has

been doing so. It is more important to call mom, dad or Uber than it is to put oneself at risk.

Life is always hectic. The yuletide season can, however, allow families to take a break from the daily grind and spend time focusing on one another. Make great food, create a cheerful atmosphere and relax.

Enjoy your family, but also let your teens enjoy their friends. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Happy holidays!

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Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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My cursory look at Lincoln’s latest offerings, such as the MKZ, seemed to substantiate that – till Dave Sinclair Lincoln suggested the all-new 2020 Aviator as the best way to experience what the company now offers.

I’ve spoken before about the importance of good first impressions, and the Aviator makes an impressive one. This handsome SUV features a muscular front with upscale class and an overall proportioned shape that flows from tip to tail.

Like Aviators of the past, the current iteration shares a platform and many underpinnings with the Ford Explorer. But unlike the wishy-washy body on frame platforms of the past, the current Unibody CD6 platform feels bank vault-solid and resists twist like a rusted bolt.

Also, don’t consider sharing a platform with a less-expensive vehicle a demerit; as a standard practice in the industry, doing so incorporates modular CD6 bits capable enough that even the next Mustang will use them. Combined with Lincoln’s dynamic Air Glide Suspension, this rigid body structure seems ultraquiet and composed. In fact, after a limited number of miles on a busy interstate, this struck me as one of the quietest vehicles I’ve ever driven at speed.

The $3,000 Dynamic Handling Package of my test vehicle included a road-scanning system that employs a front-facing camera to identify bumps in the road’s surface and tighten the air suspension at that corner; in consequence, the wheel travels over the bump instead of following it downward, resulting in the tire bouncing off the far side – neat tech that I believe to be unique to Ford/Lincoln. Overall, the Aviator handles in a very composed and responsive way.

Power comes from Ford’s highly refined 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Channeled through the 10-speed automatic transmission, power comes smoothly enough to suggest some sort of hybrid tech in use – even though the Aviator runs on standard gasoline. It’s quick, and I recognized the Aviator’s newness to market only when an online search for

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instrumented 0-to-60 tests showed none published yet. That said, I’d estimate results to be somewhere around 5.2 to 5.5 seconds. Plenty of SUVs on the market exceed that, but in driving the new Aviator, what you get feels just right for the package.

Now for the main event – the interior!

In that department, two of my previous favorite SUVs – the Volvo XC90 and the Range Rover Velar – earned acclaim, in large part, because of their interior ability to put your mind in a Zen state.

Here, although the Aviator’s seats don’t necessarily best the XC90’s, they come as close as any I’ve experienced. They do have more adjustability – Lincoln claims optional 30-way power seats – and I appreciated the separate adjustability of upper and lower back angles and support, along with separate support for each leg. As another big plus for the Aviator, when you turn on the seating massage function, it doesn’t turn off till so commanded.

The Velar’s Zen came from an almost instant connection: How it looked, felt and all flowed together put me at peace and kept me there.

The Aviator does that as well – a lovely combination of contemporary and classic.

Everything my hands touched felt at once well-engineered and supple, with a continuous unbroken theme throughout – examples being the fonts used in the cluster and infotainment matter, the brightness and contrast of the screen, and buttons with just the right resistance and click. Lincoln even troubled to have the Detroit Symphony Orchestra record all the bells and chimes used for interior functions. The Revel Ultima 28-speaker stereo system sounds amazing; also, when you crank it, the door panels don’t resonate.

So how can you really tell when I love something?

Easy – when I write long, gushing paragraphs like those. Even so, I barely touched on what makes the Aviator the most complete American luxury vehicle I’ve seen. Even more exciting, a higher trim package called Black Label exists; it not only offers even better materials but also promises a more luxurious ownership experience, such as in-home buying consultation, free car washes and detailing, and allinclusive warranty coverage.

My perception of Lincoln has completely changed – and when you test-drive the Aviator for yourself, I’m betting yours will, as well.

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She guides clients through a challenging process, teaching them how to effectively communicate their needs while helping them to plan for a peaceful future. “[It’s about] learning how to talk to each other, how not to push each other’s buttons,” she describes. “Learning how to work through the emotion of the divorce.” Discover her process on the next page.

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FEATURE: THE CHASE IS THE PLACE

AROUND TOWN

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All Aboard!

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he Train Shed – a new addition to the glorious St. Louis Union Station renaissance – opened just over a month ago with a menu of internationally inspired, contemporary American bar fare and a robust classic cocktail program in a newly renovated space.

Like its sibling in the hospitality industry, St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain, the restaurant in St. Louis’ Downtown West neighborhood operates under the oversight of Maryland Heights’ Lodging Hospitality Management and Union Station’s executive chef, Russel Cunningham.

“Train Shed will pay a small respect to the time when Union Station was its busiest [by being] World’s Fairesque [in its] menu and décor,” says Blaise Pastoret, LHM’s director of restaurants. The expansive dining

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room seats more than 200 guests, partially in the footprint of Union Station’s storied original train shed.

The space, which previously housed Houlihan’s, underwent an extensive redesign by St. Louis’ Lawrence Group, with historic industrial elements softened by modern art deco touches. Tall windows admit lots of natural light to showcase such features as pillars, a lattice ceiling, terrazzo floors and green leather booths.

Cunningham works with head chef Patrick Russell, formerly of The Chocolate Pig in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, to execute the elaborate menu, which should appeal to a diverse clientele. The list of offerings includes starters, bar snacks, soups, salads, pizzas, burgers, other sandwiches, entrées and sides. Russell works with local suppliers, including Sikeston’s Amanzi Farms; Greenville, Illinois’ Marcoot

By Mabel Suen Jersey Creamery; and Ozark Forest Mushrooms.

“It’s well-executed, fun plays on upscale bar food,” Russell says. “The idea behind this whole development and reinvigoration is driving quality and providing a great place to spend a day. You can come here to have cocktails and a great meal – everything from a roasted chicken or steak to sustainable seafood or just bar snacks. We try to have something for everyone.”

Highlights from the menu include stuffed spuds with bacon, cheddar, green onion and Alabama white sauce; hand-tossed pizzas with such topping combinations as butternut squash purée, feta from Bloomsdale, Missouri’s famed Baetje Farms, country ham, baby kale, pickled jalapeños, pepitas and pomegranate molasses; and a patty melt featuring a burger smoked and braised in house barbecue sauce with cheddar, heirloom

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The Train Shed

&Disenchanted!

A Show

By Mark Bretz | Photo courtesy of John Lamb

tomatoes and griddled red onion.

Seafood highlights include Tuscan-style salmon with roasted olives, grape tomatoes, charred lemons, citrus butter and basil oil. One of Russell’s favorites, the country fried steak, pays homage to his Texas roots; the shoulder cut is cubed and breaded in seasoned flour, then served with mashed Yukon Gold potatoes and smoked sausage gravy made from flavorful smoker drippings. Altogether, the new restaurant in the area landmark should make an enchanting destination spot before enjoying Disenchanted! from Stray Dog Theatre.

And afterward, why not return for a tipple? LHM bar manager Kyle Mathis curated The Train Shed’s beverage program, which features a dozen beers on draft, a selection of wine available by the glass or bottle, 25 classic cocktails under $10 and a set of higher-end reserve cocktails (among them the Antique Old Fashioned with Barrell Bourbon, sugar, angostura bitters, lemon and orange oil).

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The Train Shed, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis,

‌Story: Who – exactly – is living happily ever after?

Despite what The Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney and other guiding lights of children’s fairy tales might have proposed, Snow White and her gal pals just aren’t having it. They’re here to set the record straight, and it isn’t such an enchanting tale.

In songs with titles such as “One More Happ’ly Ever After,” “Not V’One Red Cent,” “All I Wanna Do Is Eat” and “A Happy Tune?,” a coterie of princesses, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Hua Mulan, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, The Princess Who Kissed the Frog and Princess Badroulbadour (aka Jasmine) explain that all isn’t exactly as you might have been led to believe in fairytale land.

These young women are ribald, not demure, and more salacious than sweet. So settle back and listen as they reveal the truth behind the myths of those stories of yore.

Highlights: Stray Dog Theatre offers an offbeat and naughty take on traditional fairy tales in this production intended for mature audiences only, making for a different kind of holiday treat.

Other Info: Disenchanted! is a two-act comedy with songs featuring book, lyrics and music by Dennis T. Giacino. Each of the performers takes the stage for an individual number that is either performed solo or as the lead of the ensemble.

Stray Dog’s rendition takes place on a whimsical set designed by Miles Bledsoe, featuring an arch framing an oddly shaped and patterned back wall, which houses a pair of doors for entrances, with a chandelier hanging above. Tyler Duenow uses an assortment of hues in his lighting design, while Eileen Engel’s costumes provide a familiar look to many of the characters.

Music director Jennifer Buchheit and her trio make the most of their back center stage location, even joining in on the festivities occasionally.

Buchheit handles the keyboard with support from drummer Desiree “Des” Jones and Michaela Kuba on bass, providing a robust reading of Giacino’s score.

Choreographer Mike Hodges devises amusing moves enacted by the cast to accompany sundry tunes.

On opening night, it was consistently difficult for at least some in the audience to discern what the characters were singing or saying, especially Kelly Slawson as Snow White. That evening, her portrayal of the “posse leader” included a shrill delivery that too often simply sounded discordant, which was unfortunate in that she displayed a fine voice when shaping Giacino’s mischievous numbers.

Otherwise, Dawn Schmid amusingly accentuates Sleeping Beauty’s propensity for nodding off with great regularity, while Sarah Gene Dowling conveys a Cinderella with decidedly rough edges, being more

likely to use a broom as an assault weapon than a cleaning utensil.

Madeline Black portrays Belle as rather annoyed with the animated objects she’s forced to communicate with in the Beast’s spacious mansion, and Hevan Leon’s coy delivery of “Without the Guy” reveals a surprising twist in Hua Mulan’s sexual preference.

Stephanie Merritt shows us a Little Mermaid whose Southern drawl is often slurred by her excessive imbibing, while Erika Cockerham’s Rapunzel leads an amused audience in a singalong with her thick German accent on“Not V’One Red Cent.”

Gitana Mims brings a cheerful disposition to the part of Pocahontas in the number “Honestly,” and Selena Steed represents her beautiful voice in the highly satisfying rendition of the Act I closer, “Finally,” as The Princess Who Kissed the Frog.

Eleanor Humphrey completes the cast as a toughtalking Princess Badroulbadour, who informs us that she’s from A Thousand and One Arabian Nights, which doesn’t even include a reference to the Asian character of Aladdin and his princess love, Jasmine.

Director Justin Been gives his players plenty of room, physically and figuratively, to convey their sassy, saucy observations about their not-so-ideal lives in fairy-tale land. On opening night, however, he and the cast seemed too often to battle a balky sound system, which tended to drown out and obscure the players’ voices.

Disenchanted has its moments of amusement and presents a different kind of entertainment for the holiday season.

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Company: Stray Dog Theatre Venue: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave., St. Louis Dates: Dec. 20 and 21 Tickets: $25 to $30; contact 314-865-1995 or straydogtheatre.org Rating: A 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5

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Luxury

Chasing sing

A recent multimilliondollar reimagining of a CWE landmark should steal the hearts of those who visit it.

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By Alecia Humphreys | Photos courtesy of The Chase Park Plaza

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tep inside The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel in the heart of St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, and be transported into a life of luxury.

The regal building, which dates back to 1922, recently underwent a multimillion-dollar reimagination project that has enhanced its elegance while remaining true to its historic integrity.

“We like to call The Chase the grand dame of St. Louis – the crown jewel of the Central West End,” says Frederik Houben, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing.

Houben says the renovations began in September of the prior year, and resulted in completely making over the existing 389 guest rooms, in addition to adding nine more.

“Almost every aspect of the hotel has been touched during these renovations,” Houben says. “The upgrades to our guest rooms, lobby, and meeting and event spaces are truly stunning. While the visual changes are significant, we made sure to preserve many historic aspects of the hotel.”

The guest rooms in question blend elegance and modern décor. A neutral color palette of grays and blues adorns the walls; the bed-bearing wall features a textured blue wallpaper with the slightest shimmer once struck with light.

Almost all case goods feature a dark wood finish with sophisticated gilding; the gold details eloquently carry throughout the space via framed artwork, mirrors and lamp bases. Natural light floods the space but can easily be blocked out with elegant floor-to-ceiling curtains. The simple design of the space is clearly all in the intricate details.

Although the suites are a stunning showcase of the remodel, Houben says one of the biggest changes was the redesign of the main lobby.

“During the planning process, we decided to flip the location of our front desk and concierge desk,” Houben says. “A recent study has shown that when guests walk through the front doors, they have a tendency of walking right. Our front desk was positioned on the left-hand side and would occasionally cause some overcrowding. The new layout of our lobby simply makes more sense.”

Guests ready to check in will now enter the grand entry foyer – crystal chandeliers twinkling overhead – and veer right, where they will be greeted by brand new front desk pods.

“Rather than having a large, standard front desk, we decided to go with smaller pods so that the service experience at the time of check-in is more open and inviting for our guests.” Houben says.

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The concierge desk is now located to the left of the entry and can’t be missed, thanks to the large map of St. Louis stunningly showcased behind it. Built-ins to the right of the desk house historic pieces from times gone by – think antique radios, a rotary phone, a gold magnifying glass and more.

To the left of the concierge desk starts a row of new furniture – sophisticated tufted sofas, high-backed chairs with intricate cutouts and accompanying glass tables – for travelers to sit and relax or even work.

“Our new lobby seating area offers guests a place to work and socialize,” Houben says. “In addition to plush new seating, we also have communal tables with opportunities to plug in technology. It’s a total turnaround. The new design has such a fresh and modern feel.”

Brand-new carpeting and wallcoverings were also included in the update in event spaces, such as the Khorassan, Starlight, Zodiac, Regency and Lindell ballrooms, in addition to pre-function areas.

This culture created by The Chase, though, is one Houben says is about more than The Chase itself.

“The Chase takes pride in many green initiatives,” Houben says. “Our chefs have actually started their very own micro-greenery. All greens harvested are used in dishes prepared by the hotel’s restaurants, Chase Club and Preston. We’ve also begun participating in an Organic Food Waste Program, where we send off all of the hotel’s food waste and purchase it back in the form of nutrient-rich soil to support our microgreenery. It comes full circle! Also, in an effort to support the declining honeybee population, we’ve installed two beehives on our rooftop, which house between 80,000 to 100,000 bees. The Chase is committed to being more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and we love finding creative ways to do so.

“Sonesta, as a brand, embodies a culture of caring philosophy,” he continues. “So many of our team members express this philosophy through their commitment to the St. Louis community. From participating in Special Olympics, to helping clean up Forest Park, to volunteering at local organizations like LifeWise STL and Independence Center, our employees truly value giving back to the surrounding communities.

“The Chase is not just a hotel; it’s a city within a city.”

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis, 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314-633-3000, sonesta.com/us/missouri/st-louis/chase-park-plaza-royal-sonesta-st-louis

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Around Town

By Andrea Smith

‌Through Mon., Dec. 23

Escape to the Land of Sweets in this classical ballet performance featuring festive costumes and sets. Saint Louis Ballet stages its final performance this year of THE NUTRACKER just before Christmas at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Touhill Performing Arts Center in Bellerive. Times vary. Tickets range from $25 to $72. tickets.touhill.org.

Tue., Dec. 24

Brick City Yoga STL in St. Louis’ Benton Park West neighborhood has its own way of bringing peace on Earth. On Christmas Eve, attend the festive yoga session 12 ASANAS OF CHRSTMAS: AN ALL-LEVELS HOLIDAY FLOW. Attendees are welcome to wear yoga clothes or holiday pajamas and enjoy hot chocolate after the class. Register online at brickcityyogastl.com, or drop in at 3 p.m. for the $10 class.

Thu., Dec. 26

The Hallmark Channel presents the TransSiberian Orchestra’s winter tour, CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES, at the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis. The show entices classical music enthusiasts with its impressive orchestra but puts a rock ’n’ roll twist on each song. Listen to Christmas music while colorful lights and fire flash across the stage. St. Louis will host two shows Dec. 26 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $46.50. enterprisecenter.com.

Sat., Dec. 28 Thu., Dec. 26

As the twinkle of holiday lights starts to dim, 2nd Shift Brewing hosts its last GLITTER BINGO! of the month. The brewery promises festive glitter beer and mimosas to pair with your game. One bingo sheet of three games costs $1, and rounds go from 6 to 8 p.m. Drinks must be purchased separately.

2ndshiftbrewing.com.

Gather ’round the table to try new foods and learn about the vegan lifestyle at COOKING WITH TAVON. Host Tavon Brooks, CEO and event planner for SmoothLight Productions in St. Louis’ Penrose neighborhood, discusses vegan dishes, health issues and animal rights during this session. Everyone is welcome at this tasting, whether you’re a meat-eater or a vegetable-lover. RSVP at smoothlightproductions.com/ cooking-withtavon and arrive at 5 p.m.

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INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates; 314-398-2898 kenthallowellyahoo.com JC PAINTS Interior xterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate! 314-703-2794 jcpaintssbcglobal.net

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Services BRIAN'S HAULING U Name It & We Haul It 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian 314-740-1659

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