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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Kelley Lamm | kelley.lamm@lifestylepubs.com Gordon Montgomery | gordon.montgomery@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kelley Lamm | kelley.lamm@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

For Auld Lang Syne

Julie Brown Patton, Victoria Siegel, Kathy Kaiser CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kristi Foster, Emily Kappesser, Julie Patton

AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle in 2018! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun.

The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again.

So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 24 From New Melle to Nashville Local Music Artist Spreads Show Me-Inspired Melodies

28 2018 Gift Guide Recommendations Span Sports, Socks, Spirit Fingers, Style and Speed

32 Holiday Entertaining and Beyond How to Put the ‘Special’ in Special Events

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38 Dinner and a Movie Date Night or Family Night

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24 Back Stage 32 Trend Setter 37 Realty Report 38 Food & Wine 42 Page Turners 44 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

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Yappy Halloween Yields Fun with Hats Although Chesterfield's 2018 Yappy Halloween annual event got canceled due to weather, some friends of Eberwein Dog Park gathered when the sun came back out! Located at 1627 Old Baxter Road, the 2-acre dog park is members-based and open solely to Chesterfield residents. Dog tags are $30 each at City Hall.

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See New Art Exhibit at Chesterfield City Hall The work of four regional artists now is on display at Chesterfield City Hall and will be available through December. Cathy Carney (glass art); Jeff Kapfer (bird paintings); Neil Brown (photography); and Teresa Frazier (colored pencil drawings). Their artwork can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.

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AROUND TOWN Aside from Chesterfield Hockey Association, Maryville University will be the exclusive university to call the Chesterfield SportsComplex home for its newly added men’s and women’s collegiate hockey programs. Local high schools committed to using the new facility include Marquette, Lafayette, Parkway West, St. Louis Priory and Fort Zumwalt West.

Chesterfield Hockey Association was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit corporation established for the development and operation of amateur youth hockey in West St. Louis County. CHA enrolls about 400 players each season and hundreds more in spring and summer leagues.

WANT YOUR ‘SAUCE ON THE SIDE?' Welcome to one of Chesterfield’s newest restaurants, Sauce on the Side, at 1637 Clarkson Road. The menu includes handcrafted calzones, salads with house-made dressings, wrapped desserts, beers and wines. Owners Mark Robinson and Lance Caden previously set up restaurants in Clayton, St. Louis City and the Grove. Delivery range is within 10 minutes of the restaurant. 636.778.0552

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DID YOU PLUG INTO CHESTERFIELD RECREATIONAL MASTER PLAN?

A new Chesterfield SportsComplex is under con-

A total of 1,200 Chesterfield residents recently

struction, and it’s scheduled to open in fall 2019. Located

were randomly mailed a survey from the City of

on 12 acres adjacent to the Simon Premium Outlet Mall

Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts Department

in the Valley, the complex is designed to replace the

staffers. This step supplemented the online survey

services of the demolished Hardee’s IcePlex.

conducted in August, from which feedback was

The new 84,000-square-foot facility will feature

secured from 1,286 participants.

two NHL-sized rinks, seating for approximately

Tom McCarthy, director of the parks department,

2,000 spectators, a second-floor viewing platform,

says the survey’s objective was to pinpoint how users

locker rooms, team meeting rooms and offices. The

most enjoy local parks and recreational services.

estimated cost for the complex is $21.5 million.

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AROUND TOWN (CON TI N UED) The survey included questions prioritizing future recreational facilities, programs, parks and arts.

Tom says results were tabulated and factored into the department’s strategic plans for the next five to 15 years regarding residents’ interests in more green space, trails, special events, recreational centers and financial expenditures.

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CANDLELIGHT STROLL OF THORNHILL ESTATE, FAUST PARK Start in Chesterfield by experiencing holiday season beauty at the home of Missouri’s second governor in historic Faust Park. Explore past holiday customs during self-guided strolls through festively adorned rooms with historically dressed docents in attendance.

Dec. 7: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Dec. 8: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $10 per adult in advance, $12 at the gate. $5 per children ages 4-12 years (under 4 are free). Cash only at the gate; credit cards can be used in advance by calling 314.615.8328 or ordering online.

WINTER WONDERLAND, TILLES PARK For more than 30 years, St. Louis County Parks Department employees have turned Tilles Park into a Winter Wonderland.

Winter Wonderland is open for vehicular traffic and carriage rides every day except Mondays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays are reserved for carriage rides only. Mondays are reserved for Winter Wonderland Walk only.

Admission is $10 for family vehicles; $20 for limousines; $40 for commercial transport vans and $90 for tour buses.

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Photo by Julie Brown Patton Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery Lights

Photo courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden Chanukah Festival of Lights

SANTA'S MAGICAL KINGDOM, JELLYSTONE PARK

ANHEUSER-BUSCH ST. LOUIS BREWERY LIGHTS

Absorb 35 acres of holiday scenes and millions of Christmas lights

For the 29th year, see the Anheuser Busch-Brewery in St.

at Santa's Magical Kingdom within Jellystone Park in Eureka. New this

Louis all decked out for the holidays. The brewery hosts free

year is a half-mile section of road filled with fresh scenes, custom light-

walking tours, along with free samples of AB products during the

ing animation and a 250-foot Tunnel of Lights featuring Snowflakes

Brewery Lights events. There are also food stations and special

in Motion—the only regional light display to offer three lights tunnels.

VIP holiday packages.

You can still see Santa's flying reindeer, travel through Candy Cane Village, visit the Waterfall of Lights, take an old-fashioned wagon or train ride through the display and head over to Kringle's General Store for a little holiday shopping and to visit with Santa.

Santa's Magical Kingdom is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and

The display is open every Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 15 through Dec. 30 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Drive-thru tours are welcome at the brewery Monday through Wednesday evenings after dusk until midnight. Visitors can enter from Arsenal Street turning onto Seventh Street and then travel along Pestalozzi Street.

Saturday. Admission is $23 per car; $35 for limousines, vans and buses; or $13 per person for wagon or train rides (children 2 or younger who can ride on laps are free).

GARDEN GLOW, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN One million holiday lights decorate the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The Kingdom is open every night from Nov. 16 through Jan. 6, 2019,

Walk through the light displays, then take in the Victorian Christmas

including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

decorations at Tower Grove House. This event also has live holiday music, snacks and shopping. Garden Glow hours are 5 p.m. to 10

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

p.m., with the last entries at 9 p.m.

This traditional Jewish holiday celebration includes festive Israeli

General admission is $16 each for adults; $12 for members and

music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and Chanukah

$10 for children. The price for adults increases to $18 on weekends

merchandise provided by local vendors and the Garden Gate Shop.

and nightly after Dec. 13. New this year is that Garden Glow tick-

Admission is included with Garden admission of $12 adults (ages

ets include admission to the Gardenland Express Holiday Flower

13 years and older); children who are 12 years and younger are free.

and Train Show.

Dec. 2: Noon to 4 p.m.

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WILD LIGHTS, ST. LOUIS ZOO Go a little wild this holiday season at the St. Louis Zoo. Walk through exhibits as they come alive with more than 500,000 lights. Kids can hear holiday stories, and adults can do a little shopping at the Holiday Zootique. Wild Lights is open select nights from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Zoo closes at 4 p.m. each day of Wild Lights.

Admission includes entrance to Wild Lights, the Conservation Carousel and the 4D Theater featuring

Santa's Magical Kingdom, Jellystone Park

The Polar Express 4D. Weekday tickets are $8 for Zoo members and $9 for non-members. Weekend tickets are $10 for Zoo members and $11 for non-members.

Children under 2 years get in free. There is also free parking at the Zoo's north and south lots.

KWANZAA: FESTIVAL OF THE FIRST FRUITS, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

GO A LITTLE WILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE ST. LOUIS ZOO. WALK THROUGH EXHIBITS AS THEY COME ALIVE WITH MORE THAN 500,000 LIGHTS.

Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and this contemporary African-American holiday centers around the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances.

Admission is included with Garden admission of $12 adults (ages 13 years and older); children who are 12 years and younger are free.

Dec. 26: Noon to 3 p.m.

HOLIDAY IN THE PARK, SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS Celebrate the season at Six Flags with the third annual Holiday in the Park lights, entertainment, carolers performing classic yuletide favorites, personalized meet-and-greets with Santa and his helpers, everyone's favorite Looney Tunes characters, rides and tasty treats during select days from Nov. 23 through Jan. 1, 2019. Six Flags membership includes entrance to the holiday festivities.

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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS, FORT ZUMWALT PARK Each holiday display scene is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses.

Started in 1991, this event attracts more than 10,000 vehicles each year and more than 10,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll. Walk-thru nights are Dec. 10-11.

Guests also can see the lights from a horse-drawn surrey or wagonette, the city train or a sleigh hayride; reservations are required.

Celebration of Lights is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (except Dec. 11) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays are for train, wagon and sleigh rides only. Train evening time slots include 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. Sleigh ride time slots each night are 6, 7 and 8 p.m.

Admission is $10 for cars and $15 for large vans or limousines. Tuesday is discount night where all cars, vans and non-commercial vehicles are $7. Take a food pantry donation of canned or boxed goods and get a $1 discount per vehicle Wednesdays through Sundays.

Nov. 23 – Dec. 30 (Closed on Christmas Day) HOLIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, ROTARY PARK Holiday Night Lights is an annual drive-thru display through a mile-long wonderland of twinkling lights. It's open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday only, then daily (except Christmas Day) from Dec. 13 to Dec. 30. Admission is $8 for cars with up to six people and $1 per person for vehicles with seven or more people. Nov. 23 – Dec. 30 (Closed

Photo courtesy City of O'Fallon Celebration of Lights, Fort Zumwalt Park

Christmas Day)

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BACK STAGE

FROM NEW MELLE

TO NASHVILLE LOCAL MUSIC ARTIST SPREADS SHOW ME-INSPIRED MELODIES ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTI FOSTER

Joe Bizelli

SOME CALL IT ACOUSTIC MAGIC. Joe “The Biz” Bizelli, a 33-year-old singer/songwriter from New Melle, started playing open mic nights in St. Charles coffee houses and performing at a retirement home in 2003.

Now he’s working with one of Tennessee’s aspiring country music artists, Cole Sitzlar.

After Joe moved to singing at bars, parties, wineries, corporate events and weddings, he eventually played music fulltime and has kept strumming since.

“What separates Joe from other solo-acoustic musicians is his ability to cover a wide range of new and old music,

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Cat Stevens, Rhianna, Dolly Parton, Dave Matthews Band, Beyonce and Blues Traveler,” says Bryan Herr, owner of Naked Vine in Chesterfield.

Joe's first single, "Follow Me to New Melle," was released on iTunes and YouTube in March 2016.

He says songwriting goals consumed him in May 2016 while witnessing some professional writers play at the Bluebird Café in Nashville.

“They were so incredibly talented that no one spoke or made a sound while they performed. I knew that night that was exactly what I wanted to do with my life.”

including Mumford & Sons, the Lumineers, Tina Turner, Steve

He spoke to American country music singer and songwriter

Miller Band, Bob Seger, Spin Doctors, Lady Gaga, Sublime,

Neil Thrasher after that show, who shared the following advice:

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“Write about 90 bad songs, and you'll start to

Point Theatre in Maplewood, the Monocle in

get the hang of it. Just keep writing, and you’ll

St. Louis, Cork and Barrel in St. Peter's, the

either get better or you’ll quit.”

Quarry Wine Garden in New Melle and Alpha

Joe admits he’s on about his 50th song.

Brewing Co. in St. Louis.

And he’s having some luck, given that he’s

Typically, when Joe performs, he inter-

had three songs on the Nashville Songwriters

sperses his originals among music hits from

Association International Top 40 list and a

the 1950s and every decade thereafter.

song in the top 10 of the CMT/NSAI National Song Contest.

Joe’s first Nashville cut, “Whatchu Think,” which was written with Bobby Evans and Jay

“My goal is to become so good at writing

Putty, was recorded by Jay in June 2017. His

songs that the writers I play with at songwrit-

second Nashville cut, "Float Trip," was recorded

er's nights have to argue over who plays after

and released by Cole Sitzlar this summer, and

me,” he adds.

the music video was released on Nov. 1.

Locally, he’s played at the Wolf Café in Ballwin, the Songwriter’s Round at the Focal

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2018 GIFT GUIDE SPORTS, SOCKS, SPIRIT FINGERS, STYLE AND SPEED ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

LOOKING FOR MEMORABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS TO GIVE THIS SEASON? Take a look at the following suggestions from local retailers.

Kristin Mayer, owner of The Spotted Pig

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The Spotted Pig boutique features beautifully unique accessories, gifts, furniture and home decor for what its team calls “free spirits and rustic bohemian souls.” Catering to both fashion seekers and art lovers, the store provides striking gifts.

For this winter, the Spotted Pig owner Kristin Mayer recommends fingerless hand-warmers she says are both stunning and cozy. They are made with wool and rabbit fur and have side slits for thumbs.

These hand-warmers are available in different colors. They come in one size and sell for $30.

In addition to regular operational hours, the store will be open for holiday shopping on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Coney Fur Fingerless Leather Gloves for $30

Show Team Spirit SHOW TEAM SPIRIT

Matt Moore, owner of World Outdoor Emporium, is ready to provide a fun gift that helps people cheer on their favorite sports team through officially licensed, one-of-akind tiki totems.

He says the totems are perfect for gardens, tailgate parties or man caves!

Sculpted from polystone, each totem is hand-painted and features detailed wood-carving designs and logo decal applications. The totems are made with an outdoor-safe design for season-round enjoyment.

From the mascot top to the player base, Matt says these figurines make quite a statement and are very popular. He has a totem for University of Missouri-Columbia fans, complete with Truman the Tiger, as well as ones for St. Louis Blues hockey fans and avid Cardinals Nation enthusiasts.

The totems sell for $29.99.

Additionally, WOE carries landscaping products from fountains, birdbaths, pond supplies, edgings, decorative gravel, erosion control items and concrete statuaries.

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St. Louis Blues Totem

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2018 GIFT GUIDE

(CON TI N U ED)

Give Authentic Luxury GIVE AUTHENTIC LUXURY

(L to R): Sue McCarthy, Laura McCarthy Maurice, Diana McCarthy Ford

From jewelry, purses, clothing, belts, shoes and other accessories, the Vault Luxury Resale boutique in Brentwood is a place from which to secure plush gifts that also help community causes. All items sold are clean and in excellent condition, likely less than 2 years old. Clothes are designer labels and items from department stores and boutiques.

A unique gift recommendation provided at the shop would be prayer box necklaces, for which recipients whisper into or write down intentions to place in the small necklace locket, which is worn close to one’s heart.

Boutique founder and CEO Sue McCarthy says they focus as much as they can on locally made products, with examples being the Tru Candle Studio line. These candles are handpoured soy candles in gorgeous vessels.

Sue and her daughters were the stars of Resale Royalty, a popular reality TV series produced by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe that aired on the Style Network in 2013.

Sue pioneered the upscale resale business model and launched the Women’s Closet Exchange in 1991.

For more holiday gifts, Sue also recommends artisan and all-natural SammySoap skincare items and products from the Duke Cannon men’s line that donates a portion of proceeds to U.S. veterans. She says they also have new men’s socks that are fun.

The Vault provides a way for Sue and her team to help community initiatives for the homeless and those facing dire healthcare issues, such as cancer, leukemia, lymphoma and Alzheimer’s. During October, the boutique provided $20,000 to Operation Food Search, and altogether they’ve donated nearly $200,000 to nonprofit organizations.

This year, Sue serves as chair of the Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights campaign.

“We’re a small business that gives back in big ways because we want to!” Sue says.

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Interior Design Gifts that Last INTERIOR DESIGN GIFTS THAT LAST

Macy Helm, design intern and marketing specialist at Home Elements Design Studio in Chesterfield, recommends giving black kitchen accessories, such as teapots, stools, chairs or decorative storage containers for this year’s high-contrast, sophisticated looks. She also says giving a practical yet thoughtful gift such as new light fixtures can brighten recipients’ daily lives.

Sadie Smith, senior kitchen and bath designer at Home Elements, says they can assist with making gift selections among leading brands.

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Drive It Home Joe Wolk, general manager of MercedesBenz of Chesterfield, believes a nice, shiny (maybe red) object is the perfect holiday gift for the perfect holiday season: a Mercedes GLE! It even has noticeable athleticism through its advanced power options and agile handling. It also features industry-leading safety systems as well as advanced, user-friendly technologies.

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TREND SETTER

Mirela Okanovic Karic and Jasmina Menkovic

Holiday Entertaining and Beyond HOW TO PUT THE ‘SPECIAL’ IN SPECIAL EVENTS ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY KAPPESSER

ONE OF THE SUREST WAYS TO EXECUTE SMOOTH, SPECTACULAR EVENTS IS TO WORK WITH EVENT PLANNERS. They can save clients time and money while offering creative ideas and solutions. They provide end-to-end executions and pay attention to the details, which allows hosts and hostesses to actually enjoy those same events.

ELEGANT EVENTS BY MJ

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for negotiating with and dealing with vendors.

Proper event management planning is vital for any successful and safe event. Just ask Mirela Karic and Jasmina Menkovic, who own and operate Elegant Events by MJ. They handle corporate events, weddings, bridal showers and special occasions.

“We make our clients' imagination come to life by executing their extraordinary vision. Each event is completely unique and customized to fit clients’ needs from start to finish,” Mirela says.

Unique events come from close attention to details.

TIPS FOR BUDGETING EVENTS A perfect first step is to determine an event budget and establish its main purpose.

Because many people struggle with keeping on-budget due to the lack of prioritizing and being realistic about what’s affordable, Jasmina says a planner is a great way to have a guide for budgets, along with realistic options.

“Through honest, detailed conversations, we can find out what’s truly important to be spending money on,” she says.

She suggests dividing event budgets into five major categories through a detailed spreadsheet, including items projected expenses, actual expenses, details and unexpected costs.

“Each category should have its own sub-category, such as venue, catering, decor, transportation, entertainment, marketing and event planning fees. Ensure your budget includes service fees, gratuity and taxes,” Jasmina says.

At least 20 percent of event budgets should be allocated to the unexpected costs category, she forewarns.

To make the most of budgets, Jasmina and Mirela secure quotes from multiple vendors.

“Pricing will vary from season to season, but the more details we gather, the more accurate event estimates will be,” Jasmina says.

To extend budgets for corporate events, one idea is to ask vendors and industry partners to get involved by supplying products, donations or in-kind services.

Ensuring all parties involved in event planning are on the same page regarding budgets is a vital step as well.

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TREND SETTER

(CON TI N U ED)

UNIQUE IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS Thinking outside the party box creates a memorable

elegant look.

event, encourages Mirela, especially with themes and dress

“Use greenery and flowers from your garden and yard

codes. Start by sending guests interesting, numbered invi-

to save on your budget. Other items, such as artificial

tations in the mail with themes such as “How the Grinch

antlers, can be added for an exclusive look,” Mirela says.

Stole Our Christmas” or having guests dress as elves.

To add table sparkle, Mirela says they can cre-

For table settings, she recommends using unique name

ate eye-catching centerpieces for clients by reus-

place cards, such as do-it-yourself ornaments or stump

ing different sizes of clear vases filled with a vari-

wood holders that guests can take home.

ety of sparkling pieces in water, topped off with a

For a unique look, she suggests adding pops of color to plate settings through placemats, chargers or napkins to make them stand out. She also emphasizes how important having proper lighting is when setting a certain ambiance or just simply wanting to showcase an event environment in its best way.

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floating candle.

She says hiring a catering company to handle cooking goes a long way during the holiday season.

“A good Santa Claus DJ or band will make your evening a night to remember,” she adds.

“WE MAKE OUR CLIENTS’ IMAGINATION COME TO LIFE BY EXECUTING THEIR EXTRAORDINARY VISION.”

CREATIVE THEMES FOR OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTIES Looking for something new to do for and with employees? Consider the following fun ideas.

+ Go goth with A Nightmare Before Christmas party that has Tim Burton flair; be sure to make use of leftover decorations from Halloween.

+ Conduct a themed bowling night to have an

+ Do a party that’s a flashback to a favorite decade,

action-oriented gathering, complete with costumed teams

with guests dressing in that period. Entertainment also

and awarding prizes for the best-dressed bowlers.

can mesh with whatever timeframe it is.

+ Build your own holiday escape room adventure at an

+ Have an “around the world" potluck meal to celebrate

appropriate spot in your building, or go to a commercial one.

diversity among co-workers, with recipe sharing and cul-

+ Splash into fanciness by dressing up and having a Christmas masquerade ball. + Host a healthy breakfast party by supplying a vendor who offers made-to-order omelets or smoothies. + Have an Olympics, with events custom-tailored to your type of business. Make or secure fun medals and

tural traditions exchanged. + Conduct an office talent show to discover secret skills among employees. + Be sure to celebrate your company’s anniversary by planning a special event, especially if it’s near the end or beginning of the year.

trophies that surely will be enjoyed year-round.

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT CHESTERFIELD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Westbury

$200,000

$175,610

88%

0

4

2.5

Townhomes of Village Green

$224,000

$208,000

93%

2

3

3.5

Schoettler Valley Estates

$249,000

$229,000

92%

12

4

3

Villas at Ladue Bluffs

$325,000

$325,000

100%

3

3

3

Baxter Pointe Villas

$395,000

$350,000

89%

68

2

2.5

Four Seasons

$375,000

$355,000

95%

36

3

2

Villas at Chesterfield Bluffs

$409,916

$375,000

91%

54

3

2.5

Chesterfield Hill

$419,000

$396,000

95%

42

5

2.5

Windemere

$424,900

$424,900

100%

6

4

3.5

Woodcliffe Place

$469,900

$450,000

96%

55

3

2.5

Nooning Tree

$649,900

$617,000

95%

21

4

4.5

Forest Hills Club Estates

$750,000

$700,000

93%

90

5

3/2

August Hill

$789,000

$750,000

95%

7

4

4.5

August Hill

$795,000

$799,000

101%

11

4

4.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from October 1 - October 30, 2018. Source: MLS system.

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MOVIE: MARCUS CHESTERFIELD CINEMA MOVIE: MARCUS CHESTERFIELD CINEMA Having the largest screen in St. Louis, featur-

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MOVIE TO VIEW IN THEATERS: MOVIE TO VIEW IN THEATERS: MARY POPPINS RETURNS MARY POPPINS RETURNS Releases on Dec. 19 Disney's Mary Poppins Returns takes us back to the world of Mary Poppins from our childhood, only this time we find ourselves immersed in the lives of an “all grown up” Michael and Jane Banks— who still reside on Cherry Tree Lane—now with Michael’s three children too. When a significant loss shakes the family, it seems the “magical” Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) is the only one who knows just what to do, as she helps both Jane and Michael conjure up the joy and contentment that once filled their home, many moons ago.

Mary Poppins Returns is rated PG and is suitable for the entire family, so it's just the ticket to put a big smile on everyone’s face!

MOVIE TO VIEW ON DVD: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT MOVIE TO VIEW ON DVD: Releases on Dec. 4 Mission Impossible: Fallout is the perfect date-night flick for those chilly nights you may want to stay in—and it’s filled with more action, suspense and intrigue than you have ever seen before! Tom Cruise reprises his role as Agent Ethan Hunt for this sixth installment alongside fellow IMF Agents Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) and Isla Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). They join forces with CIA Assassin August Walker (Henry Cavill) to track down Arms Dealer John Lark and his followers, known as The Apostles. This time around, Ethan and his team find themselves racing against time, as their mission, which they have accepted, is nothing less than saving our world from nuclear annihilation! This film also stars Alec Baldwin, Angela Bassett and Michelle Monaghan.

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Cozy Reads,Warm Drinks WINTER PROVIDES THE PERFECT TIME TO DELVE INTO A GOOD BOOK, ALONG WITH A COMFORTING DRINK ARTICLE VICTORIA SIEGEL WITH SHORTER DAYLIGHT HOURS AND COLDER TEMPERATURES, WINTER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO SNUGGLE UNDER A COZY BLANKET WITH A GOOD BOOK AND A HOT DRINK. Unlike lighter beach reads, at this time of year readers want meatier, longer books to occupy their minds.

Left Bank Books provided the list of recommended winter reading.

Local bartenders and baristas offered their warming beverages. So settle down with your favorites and take advantage of this season.

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1 ST. LOUIS ZOO WILD LIGHTS St. Louis Zoo

DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The annual Christmas light display each

weekend all month is a fun way to enjoy the beauty and spirit of the season.

During Wild Lights, the Zoo is decorated with thousands of twinkling lights to create a winter wonderland. Popular exhib-

its, such as the Hoessle Herpetarium and the Insectarium, also are open. Zoo members receive discounted admission.

2 A CHRISTMAS STORY PLAY The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

See this classic movie brought to life on

stage! Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas returns to the Rep in all its heartwarming and hilarious glory. Filled with delightful holiday vignettes and endlessly quotable lines (“You’ll shoot your eye out!”), this play is the perfect gift for all ages to enjoy.

2 PLAY WITH A PURPOSE GROUP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN 17550 Wild Horse Creek Road

Each Sunday, members of Gateway:61 Church in Chesterfield offer a special-needs ministry called Play Differently for children ages 4 to 17. It's an indoor play space that focuses on sensory regulation, allowing each child the freedom to be themselves. Email playdifferently@ gateway61.org to request forms; registration required.

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CANDLELIGHT STROLL OF THORNHILL IN CHESTERFIELD Faust Park

Experience the beauty of the holiday season at the home of Missouri’s second governor in Historic Faust Park. Explore holiday customs on this self-guided stroll through festively adorned rooms with historically dressed docents in attendance. $10 per adult in advance; $12 at gate. $5 per children ages 4-12 (under 4 free). To reserve spots, call 314.615.8328 or visit R e s e r ve S t L o u i s . u s e d i r e c t . c o m / StLouisWeb.

7 STORYTIME WITH MS. MARYANN Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Chesterfield Oaks

This is a great way to introduce and inspire children about different types of books and authors. Barnes & Noble typically hosts weekly storytimes as well as special events. For details, call 636.536.9636.

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DECEMBER

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the spot where members from the St.

Louis Art of Living Chapter invite every-

one to stop by and bowl. $5 donation requested. The group offers classes in lifestyle choices, yoga, meditation and

self-development techniques. They are

the local chapter associated with the Art of Living Foundation, which is active in 154 countries.

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Committee members participate in city and regional events to promote H om e d e co r f o r th e f re e s p i ri ts a n d ru s tic B ohe mi a n souls.

Th e Sp ott e d Pi g w i l l w i n th e h ea rts o f f a s h i o n a nd a rt lov ers a li ke!

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Day

celebration,

community

recycle drives and other environmental education events.

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at

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PARTING THOUGHTS

So Long and Thanks!

CHESTERFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY CLOSES ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI

EFFECTIVE NOV. 4, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI'S FACILITY IN CHESTERFIELD VALLEY CLOSED. The closure included operations of both the Adoption Center and Animal Medical Center of Mid-America at 17537 Edison Ave. Humane Society of Missouri President Kathy Warnick says the Humane Society’s board of directors determined the best use of the organization’s human and financial resources in the future was to concentrate on continuing operations of HSMO’s two largest facilities: the Macklind Avenue headquarters in St. Louis City and the Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights.

"We are very grateful for the dedicated efforts of all of employees, volunteers and donors who contributed so much to fulfilling our mission in the Chesterfield area for the past 12 years," Kathy says. "We also sincerely appreciate the support of this community in giving loving homes to our animals and patronizing our veterinary facilities."

She says they were fortunate that the organization was in a position to offer employment elsewhere in the organization to nearly all of the employees based at Chesterfield Valley. Those leaving the organization were offered severance packages.

HSMO is the largest animal welfare organization in Missouri rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for adoptable animals.

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