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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

Renee Moore | renee.moore@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jordan Moore | jordan.moore@lifestylepubs.com

Creating a sustainable future. APRIL IS TYPICALLY THE MONTH THAT FOCUSES ON THE REEMERGENCE OF SPRING, THE COLOR OF EASTER, THE AWARENESS OF EARTH DAY AND A DEDICATION TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. This April, it may feel like our focus is on other things happening not only around our community but around our country and around the world. One thing keeps coming to my mind over the past few weeks; one person can make an enormous difference. That may sound cliche.

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Evan Deuvall LAYOUT DESIGNER

Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Beth Glennon, James Kauffman, Maggie Bayer, Dylan Stanley, Dirk Sprogoe, Christine Fuqua CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Muny, Audi Kirkwood

But consider this: Kirkwood’s very own Sister Connie Probst, Director of Mission Support, for the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is singularly responsible for starting the recycling programs at both Lambert Field and Quick Trip. Sister Connie successfully led a movement that dramatically improved two large organizations.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

One person focused on changing one thing for the better. And she did. And then

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

she did it again. Read the full story about the work the Sisters are doing on page 23.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

But, here is what I keep coming back to - what is the one thing that I can focus on that will make something better?

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

This issue features business owners and community leaders creating sustainable ways to live, work, play, and get around town. Each one of them is singularly focused on making something better. When something is better, it’s more likely to be sustainable. Follow us on Facebook @kirkwoodlifestyle and Instagram @kirkwoodlifestylemagazine this month as we focus on making one thing better for our community.

Renee Moore, Publisher

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ON THE COVER Larry Drexler and Jacob and Charlie Sneed

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEIDI DREXLER 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 16 All Aboard Can you imagine Kirkwood without the train station?

20 Advocates for Sustainability The interconnectivity of people, places, and things

26 The Mastery of Letting Go Without Being Gone Scott Mosby, CEO of Mosby Building Arts, reflects on his company and his community

30 16

30 Trees Return to the Muny Just in time for the opening of the 2020 season

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

Driverâ€™s Notebook

Giving Back

26 Locally Owned 30 Back Stage 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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AROUND TOWN

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH

locally-owned Kirkwood businesses and raise funds for the schools. KSD Smart Pack is a collec-

Walter Smith, Sustainability Group Kirkwood

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The Audi e-tron can travel 204 miles (EPA est.) with a full charge.

“Audi didn’t go away from the Audi look and style to create a new

So, you can leave your house in Kirkwood and drive to Chicago,

electric car,” notes Noble Jones, General Manager of Audi Kirkwood.

needing only one charging stop. With fast charging capabilities, you

“They just added electrification. The e-tron is Audi’s first all-electric

can get 54 miles of range with just a 10-minute charge.

vehicle but it still has that sexy, sporty, and spacious look of an Audi.”

“We have a charging station at the dealership that is open to the

Audi Brand Specialist, Jasmin Trifunovic, describes why customers

public,” states Jones. “And a new turbo charging station will be avail-

around the Kirkwood community are drawn to the new e-tron. “What

able in late 2020.”

separates us from Tesla is the look of the e-tron, especially the interior

Audi is creating a new sustainable path for the future. By 2025,

design. Our clients tell us the e-tron looks impressive. It doesn’t have

Audi aims to make one-third of its new U.S. model lineup electrified.

a big box screen in the middle of the car. It looks like an Audi with the

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expected elegance, sportiness, and comfort. And it’s super fast.”

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GIVING BACK

all

aboard LARRY AND MARY KAYE DREXLER HAVE DIFFERENT REASONS FOR THEIR WEEKLY VISITS TO THE TRAIN STATION WITH GRANDSON’S JACOB AND CHARLIE. Larry comments, “We go down and sit on the wall and wait for the 4:20 train. The boys got to know one of the Conductors

the boys about giving back. “Outside the train station is

named Dave. One day, Dave gave the nod to Jacob to, ‘make the

a red container for non-perishable cans to support Kirk

call’. Jacob yelled, ‘All Aboard!’ He got a big kick out of that. The

Care,” notes Mary Kaye. “On our way to the train station,

boys love talking to the volunteers and playing with the trains

we take the boys to the grocery store and let them pick

inside.” Mary Kaye uses their visit as an opportunity to teach

out cans to put in the container. Without the train station, we would not have known about the Kirk Care container.”

Without the train station. Can you imagine Kirkwood without the train station? “It’s almost become an unofficial community center,” states Donna Poe, Executive Director of Downtown Kirkwood, and Board Member of the Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation. “Before Kirkwood owned the train station, holiday events and seasonal parties were held on the parking lot. Today, the train station provides an anchor for the downtown business district and the entire community.” The building is operated and maintained by 66 volunteers and four dogs.

ARTICLE BETH GLENNON | PHOTOGRAPHY HEIDI DREXLER

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“The volunteers are invaluable,” states Bill Burckhalter, Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation Treasurer. “After the city bought the station in 2003, I put an ad in the paper saying we need volunteers. 199 people showed up. The city originally told the volunteers to open the station an hour before and after the train arrives. That lasted about a month. They asked if they could stay longer. There are times I can’t get them to go home.” The volunteers have won four Amtrak Champion of the Rails awards for their quality of service. Bill points out, “From January 1st, 2004 to June 30th, 2019, the volunteers have logged 74,624 hours serving 952,301 passengers.” Indeed, it’s the 3rd busiest station in Missouri. Passengers aren’t the only ones who use the station. “People would be surprised to learn how much the station is used for events. Over 100 private events are held here each year. And on Thursday nights during the concert series, volunteers come in at 6:00 pm to open the station so people can access the restrooms and come inside to take a break from the heat.” Can we talk about the restrooms, the air conditioning, windows and roof that makes this building so useful to so many people? It needs repair. Specifically, it needs your donations to help with maintenance and construction projects necessary to preserve the 127-year-old building. John Hessel, Founder of the Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation states, “No donation is too small or too big. Corporate donations, private donations - we’ll accept donations in any form.” The Foundation’s goal is to raise $3.8 million. As we head into warmer days spent enjoying all Kirkwood has to offer, consider this; we live, work, and shop here because it’s Kirkwood. There is nothing more Kirkwood than the train station. Supporting the station completely changes the meaning of, “All Aboard.”

CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

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ARTICLE BETH GLENNON PHOTOGRAPHY HEIDI DREXLER

A D V O C AT E S F O R S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y 20

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IF YOU DON’T CHANGE SOMETHING IN THE CULTURE, YOU’RE NOT GOING TO CHANGE THE INDUSTRY, THE COMMUNITY OR THE WORLD.

LIFELONG FRIENDS GREG OWENS AND BECKY

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MUNITIES PLAY A ROLE IN CHANGING THE WORLD.

through group chats and Facebook.” The total team approach even

Becky explains, “The name Symbowl stems from the words

extends to the tip pool. “Everyone is included in the tip pool. Even

symbiotic and symbol. We want to represent what hospitality

the back of the house.” When it comes to hiring, the entire team is

truly means. It means being a good human, and serving with

involved. Becky beams as she talks about their most recent hire,

open minds, hearts, and ears.” Greg, a seasoned executive chef,

Eric. “He's a former inmate and he’s the most fascinating person

says, “Humbleness in the hospitality industry doesn’t exist.

we’ve ever hired. Everyone loves him." Becky says her approach

The industry is known for machismo, fear-based attitudes.

to hiring is, “recognizing where people are at and understanding

Abuse, fatigue, and depression are common among employ-

how each individual operates. You end up with happy people feel-

ees leading to incredibly high turnover. I wanted to create the

ing good about what they are creating and serving.” Greg simply

opposite culture. I call it ‘Sustainable Staffing’.” Greg connects

states, “If you don’t change something in the culture, you’re not

with people through real, whole, food. Becky connects with

going to change the industry, the community or the world.”

CONTINUED >

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ADVOCATES FOR SUSTAINABILITY (CONTINUED)

I MEET CYCLISTS DAILY. THEY ARE NOT DEFINED BY AGE, GENDER, POLITICS, OR RACE.

Dirk Sprogoe, owner of Billy Goat Bicycling Company, regularly

rights as motor vehicles, other than on a divided Interstate. It’s also

chooses to ride a bike to work instead of driving a car. “Riding my bike

against the law in most jurisdictions to ride on the sidewalk, so the

is fun. In both biological and mechanical terms, a bicycle is extraor-

road is the only legal place for us to ride our bikes. Interestingly, it was

dinarily efficient,” says Dirk. “Most people think cyclists wear span-

cyclists and cycling organizations that lobbied and paid for the road

dex shorts and ride racing bikes. While that can be accurate, it’s not

improvements during the early 1900s.” In a broader sense, the bicycle

the only way people enjoy cycling. I meet cyclists daily. They are not

provides transportation, health, fitness, camaraderie, and adventure.

defined by age, gender, politics, or race. It is that diversity that makes

"There aren’t too many man-made objects that can deliver all of that at

every day at my store a unique, challenging, and fulfilling endeavor.

one time. So, when you see a cyclist on the road or trails, know that he

Not a day goes by where my eyes and mind aren’t opened to a new

or she is a neighbor, a friend, a co-worker, a family member, and they

understanding of why someone rides their bike.” There are many mis-

deserve to be there just as much as you deserve to be there. If we all

conceptions among cyclists and motorists when it comes to the rules

follow the rules, we can mutually co-exist, and perhaps even build a

of the road. “The law in Missouri states that bicyclists have the same

stronger, eco-friendly community.”

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THE INTERCONNECTION ISN’T JUST BETWEEN THINGS IN NATURE. WE ALSO FOCUS ON THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF PEOPLE AND PROBLEMS.

In 1901, The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

a response to something important that needs to be addressed.”

(FSOLOP), was founded in St. Louis in response to the need for a

The “Green Sisters” promote integral ecology and eco-spiritu-

presence in the community to help transform people’s lives. They

ality. “The interconnection isn’t just between things in nature. We

work as activists for environmental issues all over the world, promot-

also focus on the interconnectedness of people and problems. If

ing grassroots efforts for positive change and living in relationship

we develop a throwaway attitude, do we start to throwaway people

with the earth. Locally, the FSOLOP was responsible for initiating

and beauty?" The Sisters address ecological conversion through

recycling programs at both Lambert-St. Louis Airport and Quik

community outreach including a monthly eco-speaker series and

Trip convenience stores. Each of those remarkable recycling suc-

youth-centered activities. Although the subject matter can some-

cesses started with the voice of one person and was accomplished

times be alarming, the Sisters aim for hope over fear, believing that

through the conviction and persistence of many. Minister General

a multitude of small things can bring about big change. Most impor-

Sister Renita Brummer wisely states that their method for creating

tantly, they have optimism in their hearts as they pray for each of us

change is collaborative. “If you take something on yourself, it’s harder

to know, and notice, the true beauty around us. "When we care for

to make it happen. But as you gather all of the voices, it becomes

the earth, we are caring for each other. It’s everyone’s responsibility."

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T h e M ast e ry o f L e t t i n g Go Without Being Gone ARTICLE BETH GLENNON

DOWN TO EARTH, PLAIN SPOKEN, MIDWESTERN, SHOW-ME GUY, SCOTT MOSBY, CEO, AND OWNER OF MOSBY BUILDING ARTS, TALKS ABOUT THE BUSINESS HE AND HIS WIFE, JUDY, BUILT OVER THE PAST 37 YEARS. With profound wisdom and an abundance of humor, Scott shares his thoughts about growing the business with Judy, transferring the leadership of the business to Mark McClanahan, President and visionary leader of Mosby Building Arts, how technology is shaping the industry, hosting KMOX’s Mr. Fix-It show, and the mastery of letting go without being gone. Scott reflects during our conversation, “I’ll go knowing that we were here for a reason. We showed

+Scott Mos by

up. We mattered.”

I would love to say that I had business acumen and vision that evolved over the years. The reality is, if something didn’t work, we fixed it. For the most part, that meant vertically integrating the trades. It started with my father in the ’50s and ‘60s. He became frustrated when smaller projects weren’t being served by architects. So, he started doing the design himself and putting the customer right in the middle of that conversation for a better outcome. Fast forward to us wanting to fully control the quality, employee training, retention, schedules, and on-time completion to continue to deliver better customer outcomes. Today, we are among the most advanced remodeling companies in the country. We are licensed architects, electricians, plumbers; we have virtually all the trades inhouse. And, by the way, it’s a fun way to do business because you control all the pieces. So, that would be our vision – fix whatever doesn’t work to deliver a better customer outcome.

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+judy mos by I met Judy playing volleyball at the Kirkwood Community Center. She comes with a boatload of skills most people have no clue about when they meet her. People think that since I am the face of the company, I control everything. Well, not so much. I’m a great package, but I’m only half of the match. Judy is magical. All the back-office wizardry that happened was because of her. She was the brains, quiet behind the scenes. In 1983, we became deeply computerized 15 years before the rest of the industry. Looking back, that is one vision I will take the accountability for – becoming technically streamlined and efficient. Technology has always been part of Mosby because it solved many of our ‘if it’s broke, fix it’ problems. We have quite a comprehensive business organizational structure and Judy was front and center in the middle of all of that. Without Judy providing a reliable infrastructure, Mosby Building Arts wouldn’t have evolved to what it is today. This business is so far beyond what we had imagined. Today, over 100 associates are problem-solving, creating, interacting, recruiting with passion and excitement. People are generally shocked to find out how big, and how far beyond the typical industry business we are. WHAT ARE YOU AND JUDY LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS? Judy and I knew our time would come and go. Our future is around our associates and our community. We are committed to community service and being involved. We go to our associate’s little league games to see their kids play baseball, soccer, or dance. It’s almost like being grandparents. Being there is really important. But the skill is being seen but not heard. There is a mastery in letting go without being gone. CONTINUED >

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+ ma rk mcclanahan

LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

Mark found his way to us through Enterprise Bank in 2009. An instructor at Enterprise University (Enterprise Bank’s series of business seminars) introduced Mark to Judy. After their lunch meeting, Judy said, “I think I found the guy.” Judy and I spent years considering a succession plan. What would it look like? Who would lead? Who would fit the culture? Who would be sensitive enough to work with the creative design team, and have the background to value a structural engineer? We looked at over 25 individuals from across the country. Here is the reason Mark is our guy; he is a student all the time every time. Mark is enthusiastic about the business, people, organizational operations, and he’s a voracious reader. He keeps learning. His mind is eager and hungry for more. That’s what defined him as the guy that should be leading. He has a vision for his life and his career. In the realm of modest leadership, Mark said, “Here’s what I am. Here’s what I’m not, and by the way, what’s that book you mentioned? Would you mind sharing that with me?” The Scott and Judy show ended around 2015. Since then, it has been the associates, and our community, bringing us forward. Now it’s Mark’s turn to lead. His excitement about Mosby’s future is infectious. DESCRIBE KIRKWOOD Kirkwood Cares. Cares about the zoning. Cares about the runoff. Cares about the school. Cares about private schools. Cares about the potholes. Cares about the residents, the future and the past. Go to a city gathering – we are a family of Kirkwood. If it gets messy, it’s because we care. You can judge someone for caring too much, caring too little, caring about the A answer instead of the B answer, but Kirkwood cares. We pay it forward. 28

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+new tech n olo gy

Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence are the

KMOX with one answer during my test show. A woman

future. Look at the military, even the movie Iron Man, all

called in wondering what to do about a snake inside

that technology is coming into construction because

her washing machine. I said, “I suggest you unhook

we have a limited workforce. Exoskeletons, wearable

that washing machine, drag it outside, lay the machine

machines with motorized joints that minimize strain and

on its side, open the lid and invite that snake to leave.

injury, support the limited mobility of a workforce. We have

Or you can get your hands down in there, wrestle

talented, trained minds, but the bodies are not so powerful.

that critter and see who wins.” About 30 percent of

I have an app that show’s Mosby’s on-time completion to

my answers come from what I learned working for my

the second because we measure it, we communicate it,

father. About 30 percent are from traveling the country

the whole team knows it and it keeps us accountable. Our

and being active in our industry. The other 30 percent

promises are credible. Our brand is credible. The reason

comes from Mosby associates who are learning and

for our growth is because we have the capacity, the tools,

evolving their craft. They share their learning with me,

and the technology.

then I share it on the radio. This is the reason why am I here – I’m honoring my father and my co-workers, the

THE RADIO SHOW I love being the mouthpiece for our community. I’m

industry, the building science, and research guys. I love this show. I love the science of building.

convinced I was chosen to host the Mr. Fix-It show on

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Make a Realistic Budget

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TREES RETURN TO THE MUNY!

BACK STAGE

ARTICLE DYLAN STANLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY THE MUNY

AS PART OF THE $100 MILLION SECOND

are grafting new trees from the mighty oak and they will

CENTURY CAMPAIGN, THE MUNY NOW HAS A

be planted at The Muny in a couple of years!

NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART STAGE. One of the larg-

Seven 30-foot-tall trees with root balls about 10

est challenges with the renovation was recreating the

feet in diameter will make their Muny debut just in

majestic tree canopy that was the original backdrop

time for the opening of the 2020 season. State-Of-

for the magnificent outdoor musical theatre.

The-Art soil support and an irrigation system have

Day one of renovation planning started with the

entire Muny team collaborating with arborists, land-

The Muny is also dedicated to “growing young

scape architects, stage designers, and soil experts to

talent.” The Muny recently announced the acqui-

make the best decisions for patrons, performers, the

sition of a $10 million gift from the Crawford Taylor

stage and the beloved trees.

Foundation, which supports The Muny’s Endowment

Keeping the mighty oak tree on stage left was the

Fund, and specifically supports The Muny’s educa-

hope all along. Moving through renovation plans, it

tion efforts. The Crawford Taylor Education Initiative

became obvious that the tree needed to be removed

will provide unprecedented, hands-on instruction

for safety. After years of growing next to concrete struc-

and mentoring for youth hoping to pursue a career

tures, without the benefit of a proper growing environ-

on or offstage in musical theatre.

ment, its root structure was far from healthy and stable.

This fund supports education and community out-

Because of this, the tree was rotting from the inside out.

reach, artistic innovation, production enhancement,

Work is underway to preserve the legacy of the historic

facilities maintenance and improvement, and opera-

300-year-old oak tree. Urban landscapers and arborists 30

been added to ensure healthy growth.

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tional sustainability.

SCHEDULE JUNE 15 - 21

CHICAGO

Start the car and head to a “whoopee spot” where crime and corruption are hot! First Muny production since 2012! https://muny.org/chicago/

JUNE 24 - JULY 2

MARY POPPINS

Based on one of the most popular films in history, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. Second Muny production ever! https://muny.org/marypoppins/

JULY 6 - 12

SWEENEY TODD

The Broadway legend and American musical masterpiece makes its Muny debut. Muny Premiere! https://muny.org/sweeneytodd/

JULY 14 - 20

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE

Ben E. King, The Coasters, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, and The Drifters are the bread and butter of this show. Muny Premiere! https://muny.org/smokeyjoescafe/

JULY 23 - 29

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

A beloved Muny favorite once more. First Muny production in a decade! https://muny.org/soundofmusic/

AUGUST 1 - 7

ON YOUR FEET!

Based on the inspiring true story of the queen of Latin pop, Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio. Regional and Muny Premiere! https://muny.org/onyourfeet/

AUGUST 10 - 16

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS A dance-filled classic.

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4 KIRKWOOD FARMERS MARKET OPENING Kirkwood Farmers Market

Kirkwood Farmers’ Market will open for its 44th sea-

For a picture perfect smile hop

son. The market is located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood just east of the historic Kirkwood Train Station. Enjoy fresh produce, food trucks, flower

into see us this SPRING.

stands, and more! Market is open Monday-Friday from 9AM to 6PM, Saturdays from 8AM to 5PM, and Sundays-Summit Produce from 10AM - 5PM.

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...to this!

TRY-WIZARD TOURNAMENT Kirkwood Public Library

So you want to be a wizard? Test out your skills at the Try-Wizard Tournament! This is an after hours event. Entrance will be through the side door near the small parking lot off Taylor Street. Library staff members will be there to check-in between 5:55-6:05 pm. Ages 9-12. Registration is required.

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(The Magic House is catty-corner from us)

EGG ROLL

The Magic House

Visitors get things rolling on The Magic House’s front lawn for the annual Egg Roll. This great tradition is inviting children to roll up their sleeves and participate in an egg-citing race as they use large spoons to roll their eggs across the finish line. Free event with admission.

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15-19 INTO THE WOODS

St. Louis Community College Meramec Theater

A Baker and his wife, who wish to

Montessori for Life

have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

23 DAZZLING CONTAINERS FOR ENTRANCE WAYS, PATIOS AND GARDENS Sugar Creek Gardens

Learn creative combinations of plants, colors, and textures to amaze your family and friends. You will hear about the breathtaking plants that will transform your window boxes, moss baskets, hayracks, and pots into living art forms. This class is FREE and no reservations are required.

AMI Accredited Education Children Ages 3–12 Tours by appointment, 314-822-2601

6TH ANNUAL GIN FESTIVAL Majorette Event Venue

Ginworld Gin Festival Saint Louis is back for a 6th Year! Gin Festival Saint Louis has continued to grow with even more distillers from across the county and around the world. Tasting begins Sunday 12 - 4 pm. For tickets, go to ginworld.com.

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