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Men Who Lead
This month, we proudly turn the spotlight on the incredible men who lead, inspire and make a difference in our communities. With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the fathers, mentors, friends and leaders who shape our lives with strength, wisdom, humor and heart.
In this special Men's edition, we're thrilled to feature Dave Glover, a true broadcasting icon, as he celebrates an extraordinary 25 years as a beloved voice on St. Louis radio. His enduring presence, quick wit and connection to listeners have made him a fixture in the community, and a testament to passion and perseverance. We also shine a light on the energy and excitement the St. Louis Battlehawks have brought to our city. Their spirit, determination and loyalty to the fans have created a resurgence of hometown pride that we’re honored to celebrate.
Inside these pages, you'll also get an inside look at Carbon, the exclusive membership club redefining luxury in the heart of Clayton. From its stunning design to its extraordinary culinary experience led by a world-class chef, Carbon is a destination where community and sophistication meet.
And for those with a wild heart and a love of open skies, our feature “ So You Want to Be a Cowboy” takes you to the breathtaking beauty of Missoula, Montana—affectionately known as the “Last Best Place.” This cinematic destination has captivated the hearts of storytellers like Taylor Sheridan and Harrison Ford, inspiring the epic TV sagas Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923
This edition is a celebration of achievement, resilience, camaraderie and family, the very essence of what it means to be a man today. To all the dads, father figures and remarkable men we admire: thank you for being the role models, trailblazers and everyday heroes we can all look up to.
Happy Father’s Day, and cheers to all the men making a difference—on the airwaves, on the field, in the kitchen and in our lives.
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STL Baseball Trifecta
St. Louis Battlehawks Coach Anthony Becht Embodies Spirit Of St. Louis, Football, Media, Family, Life Featured 12 18 24 30
Ed Wheatley’s New Book ‘From St. Louis To Cooperstown’ Plots Players’ Paths Through Decades From Best Baseball Town Of America
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Host Dave Glover Celebrates 25 Years In Radio, Driving People Home For Two Decades
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Carbon: Where World-Class Cuisine, Craftsmanship And Community Ignite A Private, Unforgettable Dining Experience
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN JUNE
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1: Erin Rataj and Amber Pook at Marygrove’s Bloom Gala: 175th Birthday Bash raised $670,000. 2: Marygrove’s Bloom Gala guests celebrated in honor of Marygrove’s 175-year legacy. 3: Matt and Jennifer Williams, owner at St. Louis Closet Co., enjoying Battlehawks football game. 4: Passiglias Nursery incredible team celebrating their fabulous Red Carpet Spring Fashion Show. 5: IYANU Premiere Event at Neiman Marcus with captivating panel discussion, interactive art installation by COCA. 7: David Steward II, Yi Du, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Thelma Steward, David Steward at Neiman Marcus.
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8: The Ritz-Carlton, Clayton proudly celebrates 35 years, honoring three decades of luxury and hospitality. 9: Students from St. Charles-CountyCenter for Advanced Professional Studies received experience at Saint Louis Closet Co. 10: Kelli Braggs, MDIV, MSW, experienced in health and wellness, opens Sanctuary in Clayton for Women. 11: Slyman family enjoying the opening celebration at their newest showroom opening on Manchester in Ballwin. 12: A few trees and shrubs walking the red carpet at Passiglias Nursery Spring Fashion Show. 13: Ribbon cutting celebration at the newest opening of Slyman Brothers retail store in Ballwin. 14: Nicole Newkirk, Oasis Pools co-owner, enjoying Passiglias Nursery Spring Fashion Show with family.
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STL BASEBALL TRIFECTA
ED WHEATLEY’S NEW BOOK ‘FROM ST. LOUIS TO COOPERSTOWN’ PLOTS PLAYERS’ PATHS THROUGH DECADES FROM BEST BASEBALL TOWN OF AMERICA
Author Ed Wheatley
“IN TODAY’S WORLD, BASEBALL MAY NOT BE TOP FIDDLE, GIVEN THE POPULARITY OF FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL. BUT IT’S VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO FORGET OUR REAL ROOTS AND HISTORY,” ED WHEATLEY PROCLAIMS.
Ever wonder why St. Louis is such a mega baseball hub?
According to a local baseball aficionado, it stems from what could be called a terrific trifecta: superior players within a groundbreaking baseball farm system launched in 1919; Hall of Fame-level sports journalists; and legendary broadcasters, especially play-by-play announcers -- all congregating in St. Louis. Arch City sports historian Ed Wheatley wants more people to understand the extent of these unique baseball pillars, which caused countless fans to fall in love with the game. So, in May, he released his new book: From St. Louis To Cooperstown: Legends Born and Made in the Gateway City, to tell stories of some of St. Louis's noteworthy but lesser known ballplayers.
"In today's world, baseball may not be top fiddle, given the popularity of football and basketball. But it's very important not to forget our real roots and history," he proclaims.
As a leader of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society, Ed works to preserve the chronology and legacy of this transplanted American League team. He also co-authored
St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team and Incredible Cardinals, and he worked on a St. Louis Browns documentary that aired on PBS.
"What many people don't realize is of the 83 classes of baseball inductees since 1936, 54% of them have a St. Louis base. And of the individual inductees, 21% have St. Louis connections," he says.
Ed shares that the St. Louis Cardinals, under leadership of Branch Rickey in 1919, pioneered the modern baseball farm system and revolutionized player development by generating talent at a lower cost than acquiring players from other teams. Branch, as the Cardinals' general manager, then purchased interests in minor league teams, laying that crucial foundation over the years.
"Baseball fans know heroics of St. Louis baseball legends Hornsby, Dean, Musial, Schoendienst, Gibson and Brock, or at least they know their names. Their images are painted on Busch Stadium’s left field wall honoring their retired uniform numbers and their inductions into the National
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. But the mural highlights only 13 of the 55 players inducted into the Hall of Fame who played for the National League’s St. Louis Cardinals," Ed poses.
"Who are these other players and what are their stories? What about the nine men from the American League’s St. Louis Browns whose plaques also hang in Cooperstown?"
For nearly a century, baseball was a segregated game. Ed says prior to Jackie Robinson breaking the barrier in 1947, the Gateway City heralded leading teams St. Louis Giants and Stars. Thirty seven members of the Black Baseball Leagues were inducted into the Hall of Fame; five have ties to the Giants and Stars. "What made each of them stand out over the thousands playing in the league?" Ed answers in his book.
Walk through baseball moments that players had on their roads to Cooperstown, Ed invites readers: "Find out which former Cardinal held baseball’s career home run record for more than a quarter century before being topped by Babe Ruth."
Ed especially references athletic prowess of St. Louis-based Beaumont High School, which was founded in 1926, because the school's graduates produced several Major League Baseball players during the late 1930s through the early 1950s; namely Earl Weaver, Roy Sievers, Jim Goodwin, Bob Wiesler and Bobby Hofman. Which baseball player was named after a president and was later played by a future president in his life story? Ed answers that, too.
Who had a higher career on base percentage than Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, although he retired 100 years ago? How many games did baseball’s winningest pitcher win in St. Louis? Which St. Louisan reached 300 wins before him? These are a few information trinkets found in this anthology of ballplayers who journeyed from St. Louis.
Ed's new 176-page book is available via local libraries and museums, and can be purchased for $32 at Schnucks locations or local bookstores, such as Main Street Books in St. Charles, Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves or Book House in Maplewood. It's also sold online through Amazon.
One last trivia bit, akin to Ed's book: Although Yogi Berra was a famous St. Louis native, he never played for the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent the majority of his MLB career with the New York Yankees! As the story goes: Yogi and childhood friend Joe Garagiola both tried out for the Cardinals in 1941. Joe was given a contract and $500 signing bonus, while Yogi was only offered $250. Yogi refused the contract unless he was given the same offer as his friend. Yogi took his own advice: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
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Host Dave Glover Celebrates 25 Years In Radio, Driving People Home For Two Decades
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He says he was a quiet, weird little kid, but when given an opportunity to perform, he’d do Richard Nixon impressions at the family barbecue. Dave Glover, host of The Dave Glover Show on KMOX-AM in St. Louis, is celebrating 25 years in radio this year — a career he says he never even considered. But, then again, he has a way of falling into success.
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“I was just trying to be funny, so I walked by and flipped them off,” Dave says. Somehow that got their attention and had them considering to hire Dave to host a show on 97.1. The plan was that he could wipe out his bill if he would go on air for $100 a day.
“Two years later, we went to number one in St. Louis. So, with my first radio job, I cracked the market of PM drive time in the top 20 market with 97.1. I went from being an indentured servant to being on top to making more than the station manager,” he recalls.
Today, KMOX spans 27 states and has 140 Cardinals affiliates. The station went to FM in March for the first time with 104.1 FM. KMOX will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Christmas Eve this year.
The lawyer, who might have been a carpenter, singer, doctor or even a minister fell into radio under the oddest of circumstances.
“I was the only person who ever got into radio the way I did,” Dave says. He states he had racked up a $10,000 advertising bill for his law practice with Emmis Communications, which, at the time, wanted to start 97.1 FM TALK. He says he went to the station’s office to take his future wife, who was a sales rep at the station, to lunch.
“Steve and D.C., and the staff, were in the conference room talking about who they were going to put on the air. They had no money, no budget,” he says, adding that he had established a relationship with the two St. Louis radio personalities of 106.5 FM, as they did live endorsements for his firm, Common Ground Mediation.
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Dave says he never thought he would end up on radio, though his show, airing live on KMOX 104.1 FM from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, is a huge hit. He says the show is sort of a “Seinfeld of radio about everything and nothing.”
Dave has had a lifetime of successes in everything he’s tried, though he says all he ever really wanted to do was make people laugh, like Bob Newhart and Carol Burnett.
Born the last of three children to Jack, a union carpenter, and Frances, a homemaker, Dave hails from South Roxana, Illinois. Dave says everything he has done “is what made my parents want to send me to a home. I was so weird.”
He says he went to law school on a “drunken bar bet.” He was hanging out with the members of his band at the time, when one of them dared the “little genius" to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). “I took it and forgot about it,” he adds.
But he later decided to give lawyering a shot, as he didn’t know what else he wanted to do at the time. “I was good at it, because I’m a performer. A lot of law school is performing. But actually, being a lawyer is like doing homework every day. I don’t like things that aren’t fun.”
He lived in Alaska for a short time doing legal work on the Exxon Valdez oil spill during 1989. He also filled in numerous times for conservative political commentator and radio host of TheBlaze, Glenn Beck. It's assumed he has an uncommonly high IQ, though he won’t reveal the number. And, he says, he’s actually seen Big Foot.
Dave also says he considered becoming a minister and even a doctor. “I was always fascinated by doctors, but I have no discipline. I would have been everyone’s favorite doctor whose dad died in my care,” he quips.
Dave’s mother died on hospice last year. A group of volunteers with No One Dies Alone (NODA) so affected him by spending time with his mother, that he now volunteers with them, sitting with people and holding their hands as they die. “I was so moved by that, I became one of them,” he says. “It has been incredibly impactful.”
He shares that he asked his then 4-year-old daughter Phoebe, now 20, what she thought made a good life. “She said, ‘It’s having crazy stories, like you do,’” Dave says. “She said with my band and radio show, ‘You make people laugh and you make people sing.’”
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Carbon. It's the building block of life as we know it. The backbone of organic molecules, under intense pressure, Carbon becomes diamonds coveted the world over. Described as “tetravalent,” Carbon forms multiple covalent bonds, having the capacity for unification and influence.
From these properties, the concept of Carbon Members Club in Clayton emerged; the ultimate private restaurant and cigar bar is invite-only. Donn Sorenson, co-owner, describes Carbon members as “like-minded individuals who have a zeal for life.”
Members bond through similar interests and levels of success, forming a sense of community and camaraderie. Every sense is charmed from the moment one enters the idyllic oasis from the bustle of the city surrounding it. Carbon is cool and inviting, with its sleek interior of soft, onyx-colored furnishings. The signature scent of the club wafts through the air, punctuated by the aroma of its exquisite Italian steakhouse fare, created by Carbon’s own Michelin-starred chef, Gianni Colucci.
With a culinary career spanning three decades, Gianni Colucci, a native of Torino, Italy, has created exceptional menus for the world’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels. From age 16, he was an epicurean phenom of sorts, delighting gourmands in Switzerland, Italy, Thailand, India, London, New York and the Middle East.
At Carbon, Gianni created the “Italian steakhouse.”
“The Italian concept with me is part of my DNA; it’s where I grew up,” Gianni laughs, “I use the best ingredients from around the world to ensure an unparalleled dining experience.”
Kobe beef is sourced from Japan, Wagyu from Australia, truffles from Piedmont. Gianni partners with a local farm for New York strip, tenderloin and tomahawk steak. He imports semolina from Italy for his handcrafted pasta. Through the exclusive sourcing of meat and ingredients, Chef Colucci ensures the best quality of meat, vegetables and pasta. Beef is dry-aged 60 days for optimal flavor. Yeast for the bread is grown on-site. Vegetable offerings vary by season, as in Italy.
“In the US,” Gianni says, “you can eat asparagus in December, but in Italy, we eat based on the seasons.” Thus, availability is a natural function of the earth and its seasons. Gianni prides himself on this juxtaposition of modern flavors and methods, with Old-World collaboration with nature.
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“I want to pass on the love of what I do,” Chef Gianni smiles, “it’s part of me.”
His labor of love is evident in the freshness of sundried tomatoes in his homemade bread. The savory cannoli contain large chunks of lobster accented by the saltiness of the most exquisite caviar. Gnocchi are rustic and artisanal. The Australian Wagyu steak is enhanced by cognac drizzle, accompanied by gratin cut impossibly thin. Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with creamy vanilla ice cream, giving rise to the most seductive amalgamation of hot and cold.
Gianni's creative spirit in the kitchen is a passion giving rise to a most imaginative menu. Carbon’s luxurious
restaurant and the sensuous climate of the club contribute to an overall experience far removed from anything that can be described as typical.
Donn emphasizes the “Carbon experience” for members: "Experience is integral to Carbon’s vision. Experience is why we have a pint of Guinness in Dublin, hot chocolate in Paris, pizza in Naples, and paella in Spain. Experience transcends, and that’s what Carbon gets right with Gianni Colucci. His enthusiasm for the perfect experience endears him to Carbon members because dining can happen anywhere, but the history, the tradition, the Gianni Colucci experience, that’s uniquely Carbon."
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ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS COACH ANTHONY BECHT EMBODIES SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, FOOTBALL, MEDIA, FAMILY, LIFE
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARL LUND
Anthony Becht knows a thing or two, more like a million things, about football. As a former NFL player, prior ESPN college football analyst and current New York Jets color commentator, he puts his well-rounded experience to good use from playing for the Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. Over his 11-year career, he caught 188 passes for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Now as the Battlehawks' Head Coach in the United Football League, Anthony previously served as the head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL and led the team to a 7-3 record, which was the most wins among rookie head coaches in 2023. In 2024, the BattleHawks also finished with a 7-3 record and lost in the XFL Conference Championship game.
“We’ve made great progress over the last two seasons. The guys are focused and we have a collective culture that matters,” he assures. “I know how we work, I know what our coaches do, and I lean on those things. We have to go out there and prove it each game."
He says he wholeheartedly believes if players understand "the why," they have a better chance of having clarity when circumstances happen again. "We represent a fresh new page in players' careers, a chance for them to really prove themselves."
"The stats and play time are obviously selfish-driven factors, but great teams come from selfless players who realize that individual success comes with the team's success," he adds.
As an All-American player and first-round draft pick, Anthony says he remembers and empathizes with all the work and sacrifices wrapped up in these important sports opportunities.
He says his coaching style is anchored by positive reinforcement, spiked by tough love when necessary. "I care about the whole person. We build the man, helping them see what it takes to be a pro, and filling in gaps of self-doubt. It's a mental game that comes with carrying a certain standard."
The UFL was formed by the merger of the XFL and USFL in 2024 under the combined ownership of Redbird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson. The UFL has eight teams in St. Louis; Arlington, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit, Michigan; Houston, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; San Antonio, Texas; and Washington D.C.
“Coaching is my personal priority,” Anthony explains “Not only as the head coach of the Battlehawks and part of the UFL, but just in general. In my life, this is something I’m very passionate about, this is something I want to continue to be better at."
However, balancing his time between leading the team, while also maintaining a strong presence with his family is the name of Anthony's ultimate game. To some, Anthony is more simply "Rocco's dad." As Iowa State's quarterback, Rocco understands the bond cemented between players and coaches, and the two say they contact each other daily.
Anthony's staff definitely see him as a team leader who still makes time to be a strong father within his family, including his daughter, Olivia, who he says is an exemplary student at Florida State University.
"I love my schedule, what a blessing. In the spring, I coach. In the summer, my wife and I have time together. In the fall, I get to see my son play college football," he shares.
He thanks Battlehawks Nation's dedicated fanbase. "They're loud, they dress up, they bring banners and paint their faces, and they're definitely a factor in games. We appreciate everyone who comes out and supports us. It's also partly why other teams like to come play here in St. Louis. We enjoy having fans connected as winners, too."
Anthony was inducted into the University of West Virginia's Hall of Fame during the fall of 2023. As a former West Virginia tight end, he played for the Mountaineers from 1996-1999. Overtop the football field on the big game screen was where he proposed 24 years ago to his then college sweetheart and future wife, DeeAnn.
For home games, the Battlehawks play at The Dome at America's Center. This year's season began on March 28 and runs through May 30. Single ticket prices range from $16-$180 each. Season passes and tickets are available at UFLBattlehawks.com/tickets
This fired-up coach recently told the players: "We keep stacking Ws, who can stop us? Nobody. We gotta' stay together."
To everyone else, Anthony encourages them to try attending one game. "It's a faster game and unique experience with very engaging, awesome fans. I promise that you'll have fun and are likely to want more."
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Father's Day Gift Guide
Hearth & Soul St. Louis | 10:00 AM
Hearth & Soul's Father's Day Gift Guide was curated to help celebrate all dads. The guide is organized by price point, making it easy to find the perfect gift for every father at the Ladue boutique. Hearth & Soul is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
JUNE 1ST
Pedal The Cause Registration Open For Riders, Spinners, Sponsors
Family Arena | 8:00 AM
Pedal the Cause is one of the top 10 largest cause-related cycling events in North America, having donated $51 million since 2010 to seed, speed and lead new ideas in cancer research. This year, Pedal the Cause, returns for its 16th year on September 20 and 21. All participant-raised funds support innovative cancer research here in St. Louis.
JUNE 1ST
Shaw Park Social (Formerly Picnic In The Park)
Shaw Park Enterprise Holdings Pavilion | 4:00 PM
The newly renamed Shaw Park Social (formerly Picnic In The Park) will be an evening of live music, delicious eats from local food trucks, refreshing beverages from beer trucks, plus family entertainment, including the popular bubble bus and bounce-worthy inflatables. Bring friends and family for this perfect summer kickoff celebration.
JUNE 4TH
Art & Interior
Design Event
Champion Floor Westport Showroom | 5:30 PM
Join an evening with Champion Floor and local artist and interior designer Faith Berger. Discover a curated universe of original artwork, an exclusive rug collection in collaboration with The Art Rug, and captivating prints. Champion showroom is located at 2312 Centerline Industrial Drive. Parking available on site. Sips and snacks provided. Find tickets on Eventbrite.com.
JUNE 7TH
Clayton Music and Wine Festival
N. Brentwood Blvd. (between Maryland Ave. and Forsyth Blvd.) | 5:00 PM
Enjoy a casual summer evening with wine, live music, entertainment. Admission is free, with wine and food for purchase. Music performance lineup: DJ Pretty Dope Mike; 5-6 p.m. Mister Black; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Honky Tonk Heroes; 8-10 p.m. Voodoo St. Louis by Sean Canan. In case of inclement weather, city staff will announce event cancellation by 4 p.m. June 7.
JUNE 9TH, 12TH, 19TH, 20TH
Missouri Chamber Music Festival
CMS Concert Hall, Graham Chapel, Winifred Moore Auditorium | 7:00 PM
The Missouri Chamber Music Festival presents Season 15: the spirit that moves us. The four concerts of the festival take a look at the spirit behind inspiration. Tickets: MOChamberMusic.org, four-concert festival passes $80. Single tickets $25; student tickets $5 with ID. The festival is funded in part by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and the Missouri Arts Council.
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JUNE 14TH
Race For Reconciliation 5K
Delmar Boulevard | 8:30 AM
Founded in 2017 by the St. Louis Reconciliation Network, the Race for Reconciliation 5K is a family-friendly movement to promote unity in St. Louis. Organizers offer a 1-mile course option as well. Email brandon.wilkes@stlrn.org with questions or sponsorships. This fundraiser supports several local, nonprofit organizations.
JUNE 26TH
Neighborhood Block Party [Ward 1]
DeMun Park | 5:30 PM
Clayton city staffers are launching a brand-new Neighborhood Block Party Series for residents to enjoy food, fun, and community spirit in each of the three wards on different dates. Each block party will feature a live DJ; food truck and beverages; face painters for kids and kids-at-heart; large yard games and interactive activities; possible educational booths on sustainability.
JUNE 28TH
STLMGAC's 3rd Annual Pickleball Fun-Raiser
Padel + Pickle | 9:00 AM
Round Robin Format with four divisions: Men’s Competitive; Men’s Recreational Mixed; Women’s Competitive; Mixed or Women’s Recreational. $70 per player includes tournament play, light breakfast and two drink tickets. This event concludes at 2 p.m. For questions, call 314.786.5950. Since 1969, this group has directed millions of dollars to more than 40 charities.
