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2018 HEART BALL

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The retirement community hosted its second annual Veterans Ball. The evening included dinner and a ceremony, which featured a fallen comrade dedication and members from the Spirit of St. Louis chapter of Sons of the American Revolution in period uniforms.

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Volunteers from The Ritz-Carlton graciously prepared and served lunch to clients and guests involved with the nonprofit’s Shamrock Club.

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style » 31 FASHION – Crunch Time 37 SPECIAL FEATURE – Fitness with Flair

Congratulations to Rabbi Mark Shook and David McCoy! They were named Citizens of the Year 2017 for their dedication and service to the community.

rossman school 2018 HEART BALL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 THE CHASE PARK PLAZA

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ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHIER LIVES, FREE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STROKE. ITS ST. LOUIS HEART BALL IS FEB. 24 AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA. PICTURED ON THE COVER: HEART BALL CHAIR TIM WENTWORTH OF EXPRESS SCRIPTS AND VICE CHAIR RON KRUSZEWSKI OF STIFEL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.692.5625 OR VISIT HEART.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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The school’s centennial celebration was capped off with its 100th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation. The awards are given every five years to alumni who exemplify the values of Rossman through outstanding achievement, and this year’s six honorees included an engineer, a politician and a former Blue Angels pilot.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

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I TRY REALLY HARD TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE. It’s not always easy; in fact, sometimes it feels good

—Karyn Williams Editor in Chief

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to just throw your hands in the air and say, I give up. But that’s not really reasonable. And it definitely doesn’t produce happiness.

So finding the silver lining it is. Which is the mindset I’m forcing myself to have after reading an article about Missouri being the first state ever to be included on Fodor’s 2018 list of places tourists shouldn’t travel. That hurts. Especially when our state is listed alongside countries like Myanmar and Honduras that are facing extreme violence and even genocide. We’re No. 7 out of 10, and discrimination is the leading reason for this disheartening placement.

While I am fully aware of the countless discrepancies and unjustness that exist in this state and many others, I can’t only focus on the negative. I can do my small part to change things around me, and I also can concentrate on what makes our community a wonderful place to live. Besides, that’s what Town&Style is all about. This state has numerous redeeming qualities that should make us all realize that we can do better, we should expect better.

Missouri is home to natural wonders like Elephant Rocks State Park, a geologic reserve, and Grand Falls, the largest, continuously flowing natural waterfall in the state. We’ve got the Budweiser Clydesdales, Kansas City barbecue, nationally recognized museums and cultural institutions, professional sports teams and the Gateway Arch, an iconic symbol of westward expansion. Maya Angelou, Yogi Berra, Mark Twain and Josephine Baker are just some of the influential names with roots here who went out and changed the world.

I can’t even begin to touch on the great things we have at our fingertips, but I can tell you that we’ve got a lot to offer. Let’s hope Missouri gets back on the list that allows us to live our moniker of the Show-Me State. In the words of one of St. Louis’ own, Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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HEART DISEASE IS THIS COUNTRY’S LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH, accounting for approximately

one in every three, according to the American Heart Association. And thousands more are impacted by nonfatal cardiac events. Through groundbreaking medical research and community education on heart health and stroke, the AHA is dedicated to changing these numbers.

Workplace health programs are one facet of the AHA’s mission. To optimize and transform the culture of health, the AHA created its CEO Roundtable, a group of more than 35 chief executives from some of America’s largest companies that applies evidence-based health care approaches in the workplace. Tim Wentworth, president and CEO of Express Scripts, is a member. For Wentworth, the decision to participate came down to three major factors: Express Scripts’ role as a health care company, his personal interest in wellness and the impact his involvement could have on St. Louis.

“The community always has had a lot of support for the AHA’s mission, but there is a significant amount of education about lifestyle that is needed,” he says. “The AHA does a great job of giving people the tools to be first responders or caregivers, and that’s important.”

Lifestyle education includes training on lifesaving resuscitation techniques like CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. Recently, Wentworth provided hands-only CPR training for his employees. He was surprised to learn there were things he didn’t know about CPR. “I realized that in an emergency situation, I would have done it wrong,” he says. The experience was eye-opening for others as well. Wentworth says Express Scripts’ COO ordered her own infant CPR mannequin after the training so she could be a first responder for her grandchildren.

The AHA is able to help fund research into CPR classes, life-extending drugs, surgeries and more through its fundraising efforts. The St. Louis Heart Ball raised more than $1 million last year to support its mission. This year’s gala is Feb. 24 at The Chase Park Plaza; Express Scripts is the presenting sponsor, and the legacy sponsor is World Wide Technology. “The Heart Ball really benefits our community,” Wentworth says. “Express Scripts is one of the largest employers in St. Louis, and we thought it was important to work with the AHA, especially since we benefit from the research it helps fund.”

Wentworth also is serving as chair for the Heart Ball, alongside vice chair Ron Kruszewski of Stifel. “I’m following some great leaders who have run this event over the years, and Ron will take over as next year’s chair,” he says. “It’s exciting that the whole community believes so strongly in the AHA.” Wentworth’s drive to be more involved stems from an understanding of the AHA’s important work. He personally benefits from research funded by the organization and believes its mission of prevention is especially appealing. “Wellness is the most important thing to me,” he says. “The AHA has done a lot of work over the years to help people become better educated about what they can do to be healthy.”

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TALK OF THETOWNS by bill beggs jr.

BALLWIN 〉〉

On what could be one of the most typical summer days in the metro—somewhat hot and extremely steamy—Ballwin Golf Course is slated to host a Men’s USGA Senior Amateur qualifying round Aug. 6. The USGA recently announced more than 40 selections for 2018 qualifying rounds for the tournament. The course is perfect for old duffers like my dad, who just quit playing at age 89. Golfers don’t have to make the turn—it’s only nine holes! It’s not exactly commonplace to hold a tournament of this caliber on a 9-hole course, especially a public one, says Ballwin’s PGA pro, Dave Furlong, adding that only one other 9-hole course in the nation has ever been selected to host this qualifier. The tournament is open to golfers 55 or older (I think the same age you have to be to qualify for the AARP) with a handicap of 7.4 or lower. (It’s been a while since I’ve made fewer than 7.4 strokes on a hole. Hey, most of them have been par 4, not even counting most mulligans. But that’s enough about my severe lack of prowess on the links.)

The championship will be held in Oregon at Eugene

Country Club Aug. 25 through 30. Ballwin’s course is in remarkable playing condition, says Curt Rohe, executive director of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.

The qualifier will largely attract players in the metro, but can draw players from across the country.

BRENTWOOD 〉〉

About when the wintry nor’easter (aka ‘bomb cyclone’) slammed into the northeastern United States, amazing photos of a partially frozen Niagara Falls started showing up on the Internet. Temperatures here—in the single digits for a long stretch, compared to 15 below along the U.S.-Canada border—were extremely harsh, enough below freezing for Mother Nature to create some ice sculptures of her own throughout the metro. Some hardy folk (maybe they were visiting from Alaska) even ventured out to see. Dripping Springs waterfall at Creve Coeur Lake created stalactites and stalagmites of ice. It wasn’t nearly as dramatic as Niagara, but it wasn’t as cold here—and just the name Dripping Springs tells you it’s nothing like the 3,000 tons of water that flows per

second over Niagara. Aside from any created by busted water pipes, one of the most striking ice formations in the area was at the fountain along Brentwood Boulevard, just south of Hwy. 40. A week or so ago, it still managed to spray a little from the top and spritz here and there from the sides, but its normal operation was impeded by a mini mountain of ice that formed during the long cold snap. It was beautiful, and some of it may still be there, depending on how much the weather warms between this writing and your reading.

But it also was cause for a snicker. Affixed to the stone wall behind the fountain are these words: Brentwood: City of Warmth.

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CREVE COEUR 〉〉

It’s almost here—the annual used book sale at the J. With books, books on tape, CDs and DVDs priced from 50 cents to $3 apiece, the sale at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur runs from Sunday, Jan. 28, through Thursday, Feb.1. Apps are great, but there’s nothing like the feel, not to mention the smell, of a real book! Book lovers, collectors and avid readers agree … unless they’ve been raised in a tech bubble and only read from an electronic device like a Kindle. (But what happens if the tech bubble bursts? Oh … never mind.) Thousands of titles include mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, fantasy, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor, you name it.

Collectibles, art books and antique books are priced as marked. The best availability, of course, is on the first day, but it will cost you 10 bucks. (Buyers 17 and older, that is; younger readers are free.) That helps underwrite production costs. On Preview Day Jan. 28, the sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; line ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. After that, it’s open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and admission is free. And, on Feb. 1—Bag Day—you can fill a bag with books for $5. (I may see how many music CDs I can haul away … and I need more of those like a hole in the head.) So, head to the JCC’s Staenberg

Family Complex in the Arts & Education Building at 2 Millstone Campus Drive (63146 for the very specific GPS users among us).

LACLEDE’S LANDING 〉〉

Another historic building on Laclede’s Landing is receiving a makeover that aims to bring it 115 years from the early 20th century—it was built in 1902— and update it for the 21st, but not all the way. One of the most charming features is ‘Witte Hardware Company’ painted up high on the south side of the brick exterior in block capital letters, weathered just so, like the barns in the East with ‘See Rock City’ still evident on the roof. We hope the $2 million earmarked for renovation doesn’t mess with that

too much. It would be akin to gilding the lily. There aren’t all that many buildings left in the metro with long-gone owners’ names still emblazoned near the cornice (one in Kirkwood used to house an agricultural company). These days, paint on bricks, alas, is often graffiti applied none too artistically.

Drury Development Corp. is bringing the Witte building, 707. N. Second St., into our energy-efficient time without sacrificing the ‘wrinkles’ it wears so proudly. (We wonder what Betty White, 95, would say about that.) Renovations will create a better energy footprint to include more efficient HVAC systems and LED lighting. The building is blessed with a sixstory atrium that will provide many of the new office spaces with natural light. Exposed timber will be a feature retained from the building’s origins, as will be the 16-inch cedar columns. Remember Hannegan’s?

The restaurant used to occupy the ground floor, and the space eventually may be home to two restaurants facing Second Street (signs label it Rue d’Eglise for you proud Francophiles).

LADUE 〉〉

Correction: In the item about Cultural Icons of the 20th Century, a book by Ladue resident Doug Kaufman, your ever-faithful scribe mistakenly identified the wife of filmmaker Mel Brooks. Anne Bancroft was married to Brooks from 1964 until her death in 2005.

I acknowledge and regret the error of getting Brooks involved with another femme fatale. &

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THE[IN]SIDER TOMORROW IS MY BIRTHDAY. I will be 58.

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It'll be a few months before the SAINT LOUIS ZOO's ▶ newest fur family is ready to debut, but the litter of eight cheetah cubs already is becoming famous. Born in late November to mom Bingwa and dad Jason, the babies are said to be healthy and growing. The birth is especially significant because most cheetah litters number three or four, and only about 10,000 of the big cats remain in the wild.

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I would prefer 55, but somehow I have not yet figured out how to time travel. Did you notice that I didn’t say I wished I was 35? No, I am pretty OK with being in my 50s. I still am startled at times when I catch my reflection in a mirror and wonder who the older woman is, but then I fluff up my hair, put on some lipstick, take off my glasses and suddenly, I look amazing!

I love my birthday! When you are from a large family, there aren’t many days that are exclusively ‘yours.’ On our birthdays, we got to pick out what we wanted for dinner and our birthday cake. My meal choice was always the same: fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and no vegetable, followed by a marble cake (you know, the vanilla and chocolate swirl) from Betty Crocker. I only remember presents from my ninth birthday because they were the best presents EVER. My parents gave me an I.D. bracelet with my name on it (I still own it) and my siblings gave me the Little Kiddles dollhouse.

The bracelet was the first piece of ‘fine’ jewelry I owned, and the dollhouse was something that none of my friends had, so I felt doubly special that year.

Each year, a part of me thinks my friends and family will forget my birthday. So two to three weeks before, I start gently reminding people of it with casual conversation starters like, “I can’t believe how old I am getting,” or “Boy, another year sure has snuck up on me.” And if I don’t get the feedback I need, I try the subtle approach: “So, what are you planning for my birthday?” or “Lunch next week? Great! We can celebrate my birthday.”

I know at my age, I shouldn't need attention, much less demand it, but I do. You will never hear me say, “Oh, don’t worry about getting me anything for my birthday. Just hanging out with you is enough.”

Because that’s a lie. I want a damn gift. I'm not sure why I behave this way, but I always have. It is the one day of the year when I want the spotlight to shine on me. (OK, we all know that's a big lie too, because there are lots of times I want the spotlight on me. But my birthday is the most important one.)

Is it because I am from such a big family, and somehow was neglected? Not a chance.

I got all of the attention I needed and very much used to my advantage any parental distraction caused by my siblings. Is it a lack of self-esteem?

Maybe. I mean, I used to have a job where people were forced to listen to me speak for 45 minutes at a time. Now people can walk away from me whenever they tire of my voice. But having read enough self-help books, I don’t think I suffer from lack of self-esteem. I just think I am a person who loves getting gifts. I love the anticipation.

I love the unwrapping. I love writing the thank-you notes. I love everything about the gift part of my birthday. While I may be 58 tomorrow, I still act like I'm 8 when it comes to presents. I think it's too late to change. So if you see me tomorrow, wish me a happy birthday and please have a gift ready.

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Y d T e T h A s P a e l un

A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

▲ Italian car lovers, start your engines! After a year and a half in development, a new club for Lamborghini owners can call the Show-Me State home. Dr. Adnan Siddiqui of Northwest Infectious Disease LLC is president of the LAMBORGHINI CLUB OF MISSOURI, a chapter of the Lamborghini Club America. Members will participate in auto shows and other events around the area.

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▲ The LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY recently announced

$1.7 million in grants to support blood cancer research in St. Louis. The funding is part of a $46 million round of grants the organization made globally. Blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and are the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Local researchers to receive the funding are Washington University physicians Dr. Takeshi Egawa, Dr. Timothy Ley and Dr. Geoffrey Uy.

▲ If you've been wondering about the progress

of the construction work at the Arch grounds, there's a website for that! The Gateway Arch Park Foundation recently launched archpark.org, which highlights the reimagined riverfront and public events surrounding it. There also is information on how the community can support the project.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Renowned composer Huang Ruo and Tony Award-winning librettist David Henry Hwang will be in the Lou Jan. 25 through 29 for a variety of special events at local venues. Among other things, at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27, the two will discuss the story behind their upcoming Opera Theatre of Saint Louis production of An American Soldier. Check the full event schedule at opera-stl.org.

Momentum, a performance featuring hip-hop and contemporary dance styles, is on stage at COCA Jan. 26 through 28. Guest choreographers include Ron K. Brown and Arcell Cabuag.

Round up some literary treasures at the JCC Used Book Winter Sale.

The event takes place Jan. 28 through Feb. 1 in the Arts & Education Building at the J's Staenberg Family Complex. Videos, audiobooks and DVDs will be available as well.

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ANGELA SPEARS SPITTAL has joined LUME INSTITUTE as director of business operations, and has a long history of working in the nonprofit community. She spent more than 12 years at regional nonprofit organizations, including the American Alliance of Museums and the Regional Health Initiative.

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has named Tracy Cecil its new executive director.

Cecil previously worked as administrator of Parc Provence, also a Gatesworth community. She has a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration in addition to several certifications in her field.

LINDA SANDERS is the new chief development officer at

ST. ANDREW’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. She is responsible

With 30 years of experience in the food-service industry, MARTHA KEMPER is now the food donations account manager for OPERATION FOOD SEARCH. She is responsible for maintaining partnerships with local grocery retailers, food manufacturers, wholesalers, caterers, restaurants and farmers.

Kemper previously worked in sales management at consumer packaged-food companies.

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children’s hospital Pediatric care is complex. It requires state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies to accommodate every child, from the tiniest premature babies to teenagers on the verge of adulthood. It requires care teams with specialized expertise, child-friendly facilities, special services to meet children’s unique physical and emotional needs, and support for families. And pediatric research is always a top priority in order to advance care for future patients.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of the premier children’s hospitals in the country. As the pediatric teaching hospital for Washington University School of Medicine, it offers nationally recognized programs for physician training and research. A not-for-profit, it enlists the charitable support of a growing community of donors to become Guardians of Childhood.

“At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we are dedicated to a simple, fundamental mission: to do what’s right for kids,” says Malcolm Berry, chief development officer of St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“Charitable giving funds more than 40 different programs and services in the areas of clinical care, family support, pediatric research and community outreach. Our goal is to make the most of every gift. With the support of our donors and volunteers, we help children in the hospital with special therapies and programs that are unique and tailored to kids.”

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, St. Louis Children’s Hospital has never turned away a child based on a family’s ability to pay for services.

Visit stlouischildrens.org/donate to make a gift.

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facts CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Malcolm Berry MISSION We do what’s right for kids. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital that enlists the charitable support of a growing community of donors to become Guardians of Childhood.

HISTORY Founded in 1879, St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of the premier children’s hospitals in the country serving children and families of St. Louis and across the world.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Our pediatric care includes state-of-the-art medical equipment, child-friendly facilities and services, and support for families.

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DAY AT SIX FLAGS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Philanthropy covers the cost of programs, services and treatments that are proven to improve patient outcomes but are not eligible for reimbursement by insurance companies. It allows us to make decisions not according to what makes fiscal sense, but what’s right for our patients.

Make a gift at stlouischildrens.org/donate.

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children’s choirs Music is a powerful force, and one that The St. Louis Children’s Choirs uses in shaping young lives through musical excellence. Established in 1978, the organization has been the official children’s choir of the St. Louis Symphony for more than 30 years and has received 11 awards from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Today, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs is one of the largest and most recognized children’s choir programs in the country. It includes over 450 talented singers from more than 200 schools and 85 zip codes in Missouri and Illinois who bring their artistry and love of music to the stage for all to enjoy.

“Artistry has nothing to do with age. It has everything to do with singing from the heart,” says artistic director Barbara Berner. “This program is about so much more than singing—it’s about musical excellence, character education, exciting performances and life-long friendships.”

On April 19, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs will host a gala at the Sheraton Westport, Voices of the Future, celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary.

The special evening will include dinner and a short performance by these talented young singers. The nonprofit invites you to attend, and is seeking individual and corporate sponsorships for the event, as well as honorary committee members. To lend your name or make a donation, contact the choir office. Most importantly, if you know a child who loves to sing please have them call the choirs!

facts ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CEO Barbara Berner MISSION Shaping young lives through musical excellence HISTORY The St. Louis Children’s Choirs was established in February 1978 by Diane Finley whose vision set the artistic and organizational foundation for the organization. In 1999, Barbara Berner was appointed artistic director.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Choirs reach more than 20,000 people through their seasonal concerts, tours, community outreach, and performances with partners as varied as the Ambassadors of Harmony and African Musical Arts.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Readers who are community minded and support diversity in choral music education can join our Rise Up Giving Club, a monthly donation program, or make a tax-free donation to support scholarships for underresourced students. Volunteers are always welcome.

Check the calendar listing for upcoming events.

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boys & girls club facts

Celebrating 50 Years of Service to St. Louis Youth!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Flint Fowler MISSION To inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens HISTORY For more than 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), has provided after-school, summer, teen and sports programs for youth ages 6 through 18. Now serving youth at 10 locations in the region.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Our nationally recognized programs address today’s most pressing issues for young people, teaching them the skills they need to succeed in life. These programs have taken members from the Clubhouse to the White House, from the game room to the corporate board room, and from the high school orchestra to Carnegie Hall.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteering is a great way for the community, individuals and companies to get involved! Donate or join the movement today.

Make a donation, volunteer, mentor, register your child or get more information at www.bgcstl.org or call 314.335.8000.

2901 N. GRAND AVE. 314.335.8000 | BGCSTL.ORG

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PRESIDENT Suzanne Pratl MISSION Assistance League of St. Louis is a nonprofit, all-volunteer service organization whose members identify, develop, fund and implement ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the St. Louis community.

HISTORY We have just celebrated our 30th anniversary. In 1987, Linda Lee started the St. Louis chapter and served as our first president. Previously she had been an Assistance League member in Omaha.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION With no paid staff, our member volunteers operate nine philanthropic programs that meet specific needs of children and adults in our community.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Attend and donate at our fundraisers, and shop and/or donate to our resale shop, Fantastic Finds. Donations can be made through our website.

30 HENRY AVE., ELLISVILLE, MO 636-227-6200 | ALSTL.ORG

Friends of

kids with cancer

Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for, and survivors of, cancer and blood-related diseases.

Founded in 1992 by a developmental specialist and parents of children in treatment, the organization serves as an advocate for these special kids, providing them and their families with much-needed support as they endure long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.

This mission is possible through the generosity of volunteers, donors and sponsors. All donations stay within the St. Louis community and provide direct support and services to children in local hospitals. With the diagnosis of nearly 300 new patients each year, Friends of Kids with Cancer understands the financial and emotional trials that arise during treatment. “It’s all about the kids!” says executive director Tim Mickelson. “Their smiles motivate us to provide special memories, and they inspire us to develop new ways to brighten their days.”

facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tim Mickelson MISSION To be an advocate for young patients and survivors of cancer and blood-related diseases, and to provide them and their families with the educational, emotional and recreational support needed as a result of the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation HISTORY Friends of Kids with Cancer was founded in 1992 by Jill Turec, Molly Henry and Suzie Snowden, who were parents of children in treatment.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Through our programs, we help give children hope and their families comfort. We replace their tears with smiles by providing them with uplifting experiences and memories to cherish.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Sharing our mission with friends and family, monetary and in-kind donations, and volunteering

530 MARYVILLE CENTRE 314.275.7440 FRIENDSOFKIDS.ORG

Our Programs Our Educa onal Programs engage our pa ents’ minds and enhance their self-esteem.

Our Emo onal Programs help create therapeu c rela onships and ins ll confidence to assist in the release of built-up emo ons.

Our Recrea onal Programs keep smiles on our kids’ faces every day despite their illnesses.

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guitar society

Paul O’Dette & Ronn McFarlane

“For Two Lutes: Virtuoso Duets from Italy & England”

facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kevin Ginty MISSION To provide the shared experience of a live performance on the classical guitar and an opportunity for members of our community to experience personal growth from learning and performing on the classical guitar

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HISTORY Founded in 1963 by students of the late George C. Krick, it became a nonprofit in 1980 under the direction of William Ash. After 37 years, executive director Kevin Ginty took the helm.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Society supports classical guitar classes at 20 schools throughout North County and St. Louis City by sending a professional teaching artist to work with the music teacher to deliver a performance-based curriculum.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteers are needed at concerts and special events.

Donations may be made to support general operations, or as direct support to specific programs.

Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL PRESENTED IN CO-SPONSORSHIP BY:

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society

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ovarian cancer st. louis

Awareness

facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Susan Robben MISSION St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is committed to impacting ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, funding ovarian cancer research, and supporting survivors.

HISTORY SLOCA was founded in 2002 by Christina Carr.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Each year SLOCA volunteers assemble nearly 200 Sister Boxes, which are filled with comfort items and given to local women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Spreading awareness of the signs and symptoms, which are: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, urinary urgency or frequency, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly. Readers can get involved by volunteering, donating or attending one of SLOCA’s many events—from the annual Gala & Auction to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at Busch Stadium or even getting a pedicure at Teal Toes in September!

12015 MANCHESTER ROAD, STE. 130 314.966.7562 | SLOCA.ORG

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planned parenthood of the st. louis region and southwest missouri

Health care is a human right, one that should be given freely and compassionately regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, personal circumstances or ability to pay. Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri works tirelessly to provide, protect and support reproductive and sexual health, services, access and rights.

“We offer excellent health care that is affordable and accessible to anyone who needs it,” says Mary Kogut, the area Planned Parenthood president and CEO. “Thanks to our supporters, Planned Parenthood can offer evening and weekend care, and can reduce costs to patients so no one has to go without basic health care.”

The generosity and support of the local community ensures Planned Parenthood’s doors remain open to provide care to everyone no matter their circumstances.

facts CEO AND PRESIDENT Mary M. Kogut MISSION To provide, protect and support reproductive and sexual health, services, access and rights

PHOTO: PATTI GABRIEL

HISTORY Founded originally as the Maternal Health Association of Missouri, the area division was started by 23 pioneers on June 13, 1932.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION More than 30,000 people in the area rely on Planned Parenthood for their sexual and reproductive health care every year. For many patients, it is their only health care provider. When people have access to quality care, they can be in control of their lives and can positively affect the world around them.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Support Planned Parenthood today by donating, volunteering or becoming a patient.

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Support Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri Support Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri with a tax-deductible gift at ppslr.org/donate or call 314-531-7526 x 337. with a tax-deductible gift at ppslr.org/donate or call 314-531-7526 x 337.

You’re Invited

Two Fabulous Events, One Worthy Cause Our 60th Birthday Bash!

April 7, 2018

The Pageant

6161 Delmar Blvd.

St. Louis, 63112

“60 Years of Trivia” Night Sept 7, 2018 IBEW Hall 5850 Elizabeth Ave. St. Louis, 63110

Monolito’s life changed in an instant.

When Monolito got the call that his three nieces needed someone to take them in, he stepped right up to keep the girls together, as a family.

Guardian Angel stepped right in to help Monolito make ends meet and care for his family. Monolito supplements his grocery list by using Guardian Angel’s clientchoice food pantry, participates in the Back to School Program to get school supplies for the girls, and attends Guardian Angel’s selfsufficiency workshops.

Learn more about Guardian Angel at www.gasastl.org.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE THROUGH EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES & CHANGING.

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL

REALIZED.

Everyday we inspire over 1,000 children and youth to unleash their potential and become whatever they can imagine through educational and empowering experiences.

Formerly Neighborhood Houses, Unleashing Potential helps children, youth, families, and neighborhoods grow up, reach up, keep up.

Learn more at www.upstl.org.

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characterplus facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kasey McKee MISSION CharacterPlus envisions a world where positive character is universal. Its mission is to inspire and empower positive character development in young people by connecting with schools, families and communities to provide character education resources, processes and support.

The Friends of CharacterPlus , ®

committed to building stronger communities by promoting character education in schools.

SAVE THE DATE

THE FRIENDS OF CHARACTERPLUS FALL PARTY IS NOVEMBER 16, 2018

HISTORY Led by the efforts of Sanford N. McDonnell, CharacterPlus began in 1988.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION CharacterPlus is empowering educators throughout the region to help transform their school cultures into one of integrity, respect and compassion so we can teach and develop students who are responsible, caring and contributing citizens.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Service opportunities include board and committee positions.

Financial gifts ensure schools can create environments where all students excel. Or, simply recognize someone at a school certified as a School of Character—it’s an accomplishment!

1460 CRAIG ROAD 314.692.1252 | CHARACTERPLUS.ORG

For more information : 314.692.1276 or www.characterplus.org

voices for children facts PRESIDENT (CEO/DIRECTOR) Steve Moergen MISSION Voices for Children advocates for abused and neglected children and youth in St. Louis by representing their best interests in court and in the community.

2016 FOSTER THE FUTURE ANNUAL GALA

HISTORY The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) movement started in 1977, when a juvenile court judge became concerned about decisions for abused and neglected children being made based on insufficient information. Voices for Children is a manifestation of the judge’s idea of citizen volunteers speaking up the best interests of children in the courtroom.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Voices for Children is the only Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer program in St. Louis City and County. In 2017, we served 895 children and youth in foster care.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate or become a CASA volunteer to change the lives of abused children.

105 S. CENTRAL AVE. 314.615.2912 | VOICES-STL.ORG

WHO IS VOICES FOR CHILDREN?

BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER

Voices for Children is the only Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA Volunteer) program in St. Louis City and County. Voices for Children serves children and youth from birth through age 20.

CASA volunteers change the lives of abused children, helping them move from foster care to a safe, stable home while getting the services and support they need for a chance at a brighter future.

SUPPORT CHILD ADVOCACY

Donors to permanent change in the future of a child and the future of the St. Louis community.

Voices’ cost to provide high-quality advocacy is $1,500 per child, per year.

VOICES-STL.ORG | 314.615.2912 CASA VOLUNTEER

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CALLING ALL NONPROFITS! A new Valentine’s tradition in Saint Louis!

Short, contemporary ballets created with love in mind.

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facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Kennebeck MISSION To present affordable live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis featuring world-class musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and classical music for the cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment of the entire region

METROPOLITAN OPERA SOPRANO ANGELA BROWN

HISTORY St. Louis Cathedral Concerts began in 1992 by John Romeri.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION We bring some of the finest choirs and orchestras from around the world to St. Louis. We have presented more than 107 different artists at the treasured Cathedral that is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Attending our gala or becoming a patron at any level is the best way to ensure that we can continue our mission of bringing these world-class artists to St. Louis, as ticket sales only cover half of our annual operating expenses.

4431 LINDELL BLVD. 314.533.7662 | CATHEDRALCONCERTS.ORG THE BOSTON CAMERATA WITH THE CHOIRS FROM ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL AND WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Experience Great Music in a Great Space!

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Cathedral Concerts

Annual Gala

Sunday, May 6, 2018 6:00 PM

at The Coronado

Supporting Cathedral Concerts’ mission of presenting affordable live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis featuring worldand classical music for the cultural enrichment, education, and enjoyment of the entire region.

We are pleased to honor Maestro David Robertson with our “Great Music Award” for exemplary leadership and outstanding musical performances around the world!

Noémi Neidorff & Thelma Steward are Honorary Chairs of the event.

Pianist Orli Shaham will provide the evening’s entertainment.

Gala Tickets: $175 / VIP Tickets: $275

314-533-7662

www.CATHEDRALCONCERTS.org Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Boulevard 63108

Coming Attractions

MARKIPLIER January 3 January 29 2CELLOS February 13-14 THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! February 23-25 THE WIZARD OF OZ February 27 DANIEL O’DONNELL STEVE WINWOOD February 28 March 2-4 CHICAGO March 20 - April 1 THE COLOR PURPLE April 3-22 HAMILTON May 9-20 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA May 29 - June 3 THE BOOK OF MORMON June 13 CELTIC WOMAN June 24 YANNI 25TH Anniversary Tour June 29 JETHRO TULL 50TH Anniversary Tour DAN AND PHIL - Interactive Introverts July 29 BILL MAHER August 25

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JANUARY 1/19

z SPRING EXHIBITION OPENING Contemporary Art Museum 7-9 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum camstl.org | 314.535.4660

1/25

z HARD HATS WITH HEART American Heart Association 4:30-7 p.m. | Schlafly Tap Room heart.org/hardhatswithheart | 314.692.5672

1/27

z JORGE CABALLERO: LIVE IN CONCERT The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 8 p.m. | The Ethical Society guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

1/28

z JORGE CABALLERO: MASTER CLASS The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 1-3 p.m. | 560 Music Center at Washington University guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

2/22

3/10

2/23-2/25

3/10

z SERAPHIC FIRE St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662 z THE WIZARD OF OZ The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

2/24

z HEART BALL American Heart Association 5:45 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5625

2/24

z DRIVE: CAM’S 2018 GALA Contemporary Art Museum 6-11 p.m. | Palladium and Joule camstl.org | 314.535.4660

2/24

z RUN AND RUN S’MORE St. Louis Children’s Hospital 9 a.m. | Starts at Truffles Restaurant runandrunsmore.com/event

2/24 & 2/25

FEBRUARY 2/2

z GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON American Heart Association 10 a.m. reception and auction; noon luncheon | The Ritz-Carlton heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

z FEBRUARY FRIENDS & FAMILY CONCERTS The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 2/24 at 7 p.m. and 2/25 at 3 p.m.

Pillsbury Chapel, Missouri Baptist University slccsing.org/events | 314.993.9626

2/28

2/2-2/4

z STEVE WINWOOD The Fabulous Fox Theatre 7:30 p.m.| The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

2/10 & 2/11

MARCH

z THE SOUND OF MUSIC The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111 z LOVE STORIES Saint Louis Ballet 2/10 at 8 p.m. and 2/11 at 2:30 p.m.

Touhill Performing Arts Center touhill.org | 314.516.4949

2/13 & 2/14

z THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! The Fabulous Fox Theatre 7:30 p.m. | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

2/15

z 6TH ANNUAL ST. LOUIS WORKPLACE WELLNESS FORUM American Heart Association 8 a.m.-noon | Sheraton Westport Chalet heart.org/stlworkplacewellness 314.692.5600

2/17

z YOUNG FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER ‘VOODOO IN THE LOU’ MASQUERADE BALL Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | The Fabulous Fox Theatre friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

3/2

z TABLE FOR FOUR: WOMEN LEADERS LUNCHEON Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza bgcstl.org | 314.335.8014

3/2

z TRIVIA NIGHT Friends of Kids with Cancer 6 p.m. doors open | Vianney High School friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

3/2-3/4

z CHICAGO The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

3/9

z THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELDON PRESENT ARLO GUTHRIE The Sheldon 8 p.m. | The Sheldon Concert Hall thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900

z TENEBRAE St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662 z PAUL O’DETTE AND RONN MCFARLANE, LUTES The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 7:30 p.m. | The Sheldon Concert Hall guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

3/11

z PAUL O’DETTE AND RONN MCFARLANE, EARLY MUSIC The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 1-3 p.m. | UMSL Music Building 205 guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

3/20-4/1

z THE COLOR PURPLE The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

3/23

z COCKTAILS AND CLOWNS St. Louis Children’s Hospital 7-11 p.m. | Palladium stlouischildrens.org/cocktailsandclowns 314.286.0972

3/24

z THE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

3/24

z CENTENNIAL GALA Urban League of Metro St. Louis 7 p.m. | Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel ulstl.com | 314.615.3668

APRIL 4/6

z SCOTT KENNEBECK, TENOR & JOHN WALSH, ORGAN St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

4/7

z ALL-METRO GUITAR PERFORMANCE The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 3 p.m. | McCluer South-Berkeley High School guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

4/7

z OUR 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH! Project Inc. 7:30 p.m. | The Pageant projectinc.org | 314.647.3300

4/7

z CINDERELLA BALL Saint Louis Ballet 6 p.m. | The Coronado stlouisballet.org/thecinderellaball 636.537.1998

4/7 & 4/8

z GO! ST. LOUIS MARATHON CHARITY RUN TEAM Voices For Children TBD | Downtown St. Louis voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

4/13

z THE SHELDON GALA 2018 FEATURING RAMSEY LEWIS The Sheldon 5:30 p.m. | The Sheldon Concert Hall thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900

4/13-4/15

z CINDERELLA Saint Louis Ballet 4/13 & 4/14 at 7:30 p.m.; 4/14 & 4/15 at 2:30 p.m.

Touhill Performing Arts Center touhill.org | 314.516.4949

4/14

z MANUEL BARRUECO: LIVE IN CONCERT The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 8 p.m. | The Ethical Society guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

4/15

z MANUEL BARRUECO: MASTER CLASS The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 1-3 p.m. | 560 Music Center at Washington University guitarstlouis.net | 314.567.5566

4/18

z TABLE TOPS ANNUAL SPRING EVENT St. Louis Children’s Hospital 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton stlouischildrens.org/springevent 314.286.0080

4/19

z 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 6 p.m. | Sheraton Westport Chalet slccsing.org/gala | 314.993.9626

4/20

z FOSTER THE FUTURE ANNUAL GALA Voices For Children 6 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

4/20

z 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Kirk Day School 6:30 p.m. | Missouri Athletic Club downtown kirkdayschool.org | 314.434.4349

4/21

z LIVING OUT LOUD GALA & AUCTION St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) 5:30-10 p.m. | Purser Center, Logan University sloca.org | 314.966.7562

4/21

z 8TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Unleashing Potential 6 p.m. | The Den upstl.org | 314.561.3337

4/26

z HOPE IN A HANDBAG AUCTION Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition 6-9 p.m. | Hilton St. Louis Frontenac foster-adopt.org | 314.367.8373

4/28

z AUTHORS BRUNCH Assistance League of St. Louis 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Edward Jones Atrium alstl.org | 636.227.6200

4/28

5/19

z 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 7 p.m. | Powell Hall slccsing.org/events | 314.993.9626

z CASINO NIGHT HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF THE CLUB Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 7 p.m. | The Vault at South Side Tower bgcstl.org | 314.335.8014

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5/29-6/3

z EDEN’S ARMY TRIVIA NIGHT St. Louis Children’s Hospital 6 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. trivia begins Holy Trinity Church in Fairview Heights, IL edensarmy.org

4/28

z ANGELS IN THE VINEYARD Guardian Angel Settlement Association 6 p.m. | Sheraton Westport Chalet gasastl.org | 314.231.3188 x102

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z FANTASTIC FINDS SILENT AUCTION Assistance League of St. Louis Weeklong | Fantastic Finds Resale Shop alstl.org | 314.579.9500

MAY 5/1

z ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY & CHORUS, DAVID ROBERTSON, MUSIC DIRECTOR St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

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z WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE LUNCHEON Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton ppslr.org | 314.531.7526

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z SUNSET AT THE SHELDON WINE & BEER TASTING The Sheldon 6:30 p.m. | The Sheldon Concert Hall thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900

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z GOLF TOURNAMENT Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | Whitmoor Country Club friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440 z THE BOOK OF MORMON The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111 friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

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z ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DAY AT SIX FLAGS St. Louis Children’s Hospital 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Six Flags St. Louis stlouischildrens.org/sixflags | 314.286.0880

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z SCOTLAND TOUR – BON VOYAGE CONCERT The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 8:15 p.m. | Historic Sanctuary at Parkway United Church slccsing.org | 314.993.9626

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z JOE BUCK GOLF CLASSIC St. Louis Children’s Hospital 10 a.m. | Old Warson Country Club stlouischildrens.org/joebuckclassic 314.286.0995

6/9

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BY FRIENDSBYCHOICE Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri 6-10 p.m. | TBD ppslr.org | 314.531.7526

6/11

z 24TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Guardian Angel Settlement Association Noon | Persimmon Woods Golf Club gasastl.org | 314.231.3188 ext. 102

z NEW STUDENT AUDITIONS The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Choir Office, 2842 N. Ballas Road slccsing.org/ensembles/auditions 314.993.9626

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z THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

5/11

z SUMMER EXHIBITION OPENING Contemporary Art Museum 7-9 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum camstl.org | 314.535.4660

5/12

z METRO ST. LOUIS HEART WALK American Heart Association 7:30 a.m. gates open; 9 a.m. walk beings Busch Stadium metrostlouisheartwalk.org | 314.692.5615

z A CAPELLA SINGING CAMP The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily University of Missouri-St. Louis slccsing.org | 314.993.9626 z VOCAL JAZZ CAMP The St. Louis Children’s Choirs Weekday evenings | Parkway West High School slccsing.org/vocaljazzcamp | 314.993.9626

6/18

z JIM BUTLER GOLF TOURNAMENT Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 11 a.m. | The Country Club of St. Albans bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011

6/18-6/22

z SUMMER SINGING CAMP The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Parkway United Church slccsing.org/summer-camp | 314.993.9626

6/30

z WALK WITH A FRIEND 5K RUN/WALK Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | Westminister Christian Academy friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

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z CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Assistance League of St. Louis TBD | Fantastic Finds Resale Shop alstl.org | 314.579.7900

AUGUST TBD

z SMARTYPANTS TRIVIA Voices For Children TBD | TBD voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

SEPTEMBER 9/7

z ‘60 YEARS OF TRIVIA’ NIGHT Project Inc. 6 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. triva begins IBEW Hall, 5850 Elizabeth Ave. projectinc.org | 314.647.3300

9/13

z ART FROM THE HEART Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | Mungenast Lexus friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440 z SLOCA NIGHT AT BUSCH STADIUM St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) 7:15 p.m. | Busch Stadium sloca.org | 314.966.7562

9/29 & 9/30

z PEDAL THE CAUSE St. Louis Children’s Hospital TBD | Chesterfield Amphitheater pedalthecause.org | 314.787.1990

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z DISCOVERY DAY Assistance League of St. Louis TBD | TBD alstl.org | 636.227.6200

TBD

z TEAL TOES FOR SLOCA St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Nail Pro in Des Pres sloca.org | 314.966.7562

6/16

OCTOBER

z NEW STUDENT AUDITIONS The St. Louis Children’s Choirs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Choir Office, 2842 N. Ballas Road slccsing.org/ensembles/auditions 314.993.9626

11/2

z ART & SOUL VIII Unleashing Potential 6:30 p.m. | Four Seasons upstl.org | 314.561.3337

11/8

z 26TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & BOUTIQUE Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | The Ritz-Carlton friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

11/16

z FALL PARTY Friends of CharacterPlus 6:30-9 p.m. | Moulin in Lafayette Square characterplus.org | 314.692.1215

11/17

z PLAY DATE St. Louis Children’s Hospital 6:15-11 p.m. | Four Seasons stlouischildrens.org/playdate | 314.286.0880

TBD

z GREAT FUTURES GALA Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 6 p.m. | TBD bgcstl.org | 314.335.8000

DECEMBER TBD

z JINGLE MINGLE Voices For Children TBD | TBD voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

TBD

z 12 BARS OF CHARITY Friends of Kids with Cancer TBD | TBD friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

9/14

6/15

z SALUTE TO WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GALA Urban League of Metro St. Louis 7 p.m. | Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel ulstl.com | 314.615.3668

NOVEMBER

10/14

z FAMILESROC RUN FOR OVARIAN CANCER 5K & 1 MILE WALK/RUN St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) 8:45 a.m. | Soldiers Memorial sloca.org | 314.966.7562

FALL 2018

z STEPS TO SURVIVORSHIP St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | TBD sloca.org | 314.966.7562 z WINE TASTING Friends of CharacterPlus TBD | Parker’s Table Wine and Food characterplus.org | 314.692.1215 z SHOPPING EVENT Friends of CharacterPlus 5:30-8 p.m. | Cat’s Meow Personalized Gifts characterplus.org | 314.692.1215 z IMAGINE! GALA Assistance League of St. Louis 6 p.m. | TBD alstl.org | 636.227.6200

Fleur de Lis

by karyn williams | photos by robert george studio

THE 59TH FLEUR DE LIS CHARITY BALL to benefit SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

was celebrated Dec. 29 at The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. Twenty-seven young women were presented to the Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, auxiliary bishop of St. Louis, before an admiring audience of family and friends. Mrs. Richard J. Dames Jr. served as ball chairman, with assistance from Fleur de Lis president Mrs. Robert J. Ciapciak. To date, the organization has contributed a total of $2,907,000 to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Last year, the hospital provided more than $6 million in free care to children from St. Louis and the surrounding bi-state area.

MARGARET ELIZABETH LEGGAT, HARRY BAUMSTARK LEGGAT

MARGARET ANNE DUDE, KENNETH MICHAEL DUDE

KRISTEN KATHERINE WEBER, TIMOTHY MICHAEL WEBER

ELIZABETH HOPE THIEDKE, WILLIAM JOSEPH THIEDKE

ELIZABETH RADER SCHWARTZ, KENNETH RADER SCHWARTZ

FLEUR DE LIS PRESIDENT MARY CIAPCIAK, THE MOST REV. MARK S. RIVITUSO, BALL CHAIR CAROLYN DAMES

TARAN ELISE STAHLE, STEVEN STAHLE

LINDSEY MARIE POLLNOW, WILLIAM SAUER POLLNOW

ALLISON EDMONDS, DAVID EDMONDS

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MARY KATHERINE KOPSKY, PAUL WILLIAM KOPSKY JR.

EMMA GRACE PALETTA, GEORGE ARTHUR PALETTA JR.

CATHERINE SHANAHAN TWARDOWSKI, DANIEL VINCENT TWARDOWSKI

BROOKE HENNESSEY CYTRON, BRADFORD JUDSON CYTRON

NINA GODWIN SWIFT, BRYAN MOSTYN SWIFT

MARGOT ADELE WRIGHT, CLINTON ROBERT WRIGHT

ANNE LOUISE DUBUQUE, LOUIS THEODORE DUBUQUE

CLAIRE SHARON TAICLET, DAVID LOUIS TAICLET SR.

CAROLE CUSACK SCHENK, ANDREW CHARLES SCHENK

MARY ELLEN MCENERY, MARY CIAPCIAK, THE MOST REV. MARK S. RIVITUSO, DOEY BOLDT, JENNIFER WRIGHT

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LUCY MARIE THIEDKE, WILLIAM JOSEPH THIEDKE

FRANCESCA MARY WILHELM, JOSEPH DAVID WILHELM

LAUREN ELIZABETH GAFFNEY, CHRISTOPHER RONALD GAFFNEY

MARY GRACE DUDE, KENNETH MICHAEL DUDE

EMILY ROSE PARHAM, WALTER AUSTIN PARHAM

MARY GRACE ROSE CUSUMANO, JACK NICHOLAS CUSUMANO

ALLISON LILLIAN EDMONDS, DAVID CHARLTON EDMONDS

MARIE KEESHAN DONNELLY, JOHN DARST DONNELLY

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KATHERINE MARIE BRNJAC, JOHN BARTHOLOMEW BRNJAC

BABY ON BOARD Moms always struggle to make time for themselves, but you’ll be glad you carved out time to carve out a new you!

Lorna Jane Crazed core tight, $139.99, Lorna Jane Mallorca sports bra, $65.99; both from Dimvaloo | Zella Dynamic PrimaLoft vest, $139, Adidas Gazelle sneaker, $79.95, Nordstrom Baby XOXO onesie, $19; all from Nordstrom at West County Center | Stretch bracelets, $1 each from Shine Boutique | Earrings, model’s own

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Even if ‘getting fit’ is not technically one of your New Year’s resolutions, there is always that nagging in the back of your mind every January to eat better, work out more and rock some fab new clothes because of it! Fresh gear with fun colors and bold patterns will get you pumped to hit the gym in style.

SOLID CORE You’ve worked hard for that figure, so go ahead and show it off!

Varley Modern camo legging, $100 from Neiman Marcus | Adidas crop sweatshirt, $70 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Feather earrings, $20, Port & Co. STL baseball hat, $20.50; both from Shine Boutique

LEAPS AND BOUNDS Jump-start the year with a new attitude and an outfit to match.

Adidas by Stella McCartney Run Adizero jacket, $180, Adidas by Stella McCartney Run Adizero short, $75; both from Dimvaloo | Onzie Peek-A-Boo sports bra, $49, Ash Muse beaded crystal sneaker, $225; both from Neiman Marcus | Earrings, model’s own

SNAP TO IT Not all workout pants have to be leggings. Go retro with the classic side snap.

Glyder Moon crop top, $68, Lorna Jane Amelia sports bra, $69.99; both from Dimvaloo Adidas Originals Adibreak tearaway track pant, $80, Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra SE sneaker, $100; both from Nordstrom at West County Center | Resin cuff, $22, sunglasses, $10; both from Shine Boutique

COZY AND CALM Every new year should start with reflection … and you can do it in style, of course.

Ivy Park net bodysuit, $72, Ivy Park velvet zip hoodie, $200, Free People ‘Happy Trails’ faux fur pom beanie, $48; all from Nordstrom at West County Center | Nike Air Zoom Strong metallic sneaker, $110 from Neiman Marcus Feather earrings, $20 from Shine Boutique Tights and necklace, model’s own

SUIT UP All for one and onesie for all! Well, maybe not all, but if you can rock it, there is nothing sleeker than a body suit and wrap.

Alala strappy bodysuit, $195, Alala infinity scarf, $95; both from Dimvaloo | Faux snakeskin cuff, $17.50 each from Shine Boutique

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Gone are the days of lackluster options for workout gear. Now, top brands sport cute patterns

and quality materials to make you want to stay in your gym clothes! And as with any outfit, accessories are crucial to complete the look. Check out these items that no doubt will add a little fun to your routine.

1 Yoga is a creative workout, one that flows and bends and breathes, so a mat to match is a no-brainer! Manduka has put out a limitededition series of sustainably created mats that feature images from various artists. >>> e Qua hot yoga mat, $92

2 You don’t want to worry about keeping your hair out of your face in the middle of knocking off some calories.

Not only is this odor-resistant sweatband cute, it’s also breathable, wicks away sweat and blocks 95 percent of UV rays.

Multiple patterns available. >>> Buff UV headband, $8

3 When you head out for drinks Friday night, you don’t want your hands to show the 50 pull-ups you rocked earlier.

These weightlifting gloves will protect you from calluses with a little pizzazz. So go ahead—climb a rope, swing that kettlebell and lift with ease. >>> Fit Four The Gripper weightlifting gloves, $25

Come in for a complimentary bra fitting Receive a free gift with your $60 purchase Mention this ad to take an additional $15 off your outlet priced styles

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Earn double points on your trunk show purchases! Sip spring tonics to rejuvenate your health for the New Year.

4 Whatever your motivation—pizza night, birthday cake, your favorite pasta dish—make some people smile in the locker room with a statement bag that can haul all of your goods. >>> Ban.do gym bag, $35

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1 | LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is accepting consignments through February for upcoming winter and spring auctions for jewelry, furniture, books and modern design items. Now offering complimentary auction estimates.

32 N. Brentwood Blvd.

314.833.0833 lesliehindman.com/stlouis

2 | WEST COUNTY PLASTIC SURGEONS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

We now offer Ultherapy, a nonsurgical treatment to achieve a lifted, more youthful appearance. This FDA-approved technology uses ultrasound energy to lift, tighten and tone skin on and around the face.

1020 N. Mason Road, Ste. 110 314.996.8800 westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu

3 | PUR-ONE MEDISPA

The medspa is managed and operated by Jackie Carr, NP, who has more than 16 years of experience in facial aesthetics with the application of Botox cosmetic, Xeomin, dermal fillers, skin care procedures, medical-grade skin care and more. Book a free consultation.

12990 Manchester Road, Ste. 201 314.909.0633 puronemedispastl.com

4 | WOMEN’S LASER CENTER OF ST. LOUIS

We feature a complete complement of lasers and devices to help you look and feel your best with minimal downtime and optimal results.

621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2001-B 314.807.8765 womenslasercenterstl.com

5 | SLUCARE COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY AND LASER SURGERY

SLUCare cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Natalie Semchyshyn offers a variety of minimally invasive services to help patients look their best, from laser treatments for skin rejuvenation to removal of fat under the chin.

2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 200 C 314.977.9666 slucare.edu/cosmeticdermatology

6 | THE SHERIDAN AT CREVE COEUR ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE

Whether it’s cooking, book clubs, aromatherapy or quiet moments, our Embrace and Enrich program strengthens residents’ lives. When memories fade, it’s the moments that matter at The Sheridan at Creve Coeur.

450 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

314.930.2634 seniorlifestyle.com

7 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S STORE: ALGO OF SWITZERLAND TRUNK SHOW

Shop the Algo of Switzerland Trunk Show Jan. 25 through 27 for meticulously designed custom and couture garments with the finest details and a riot of spring color.

9817 Clayton Road 314.991.5262 | misterguywomens.com

8 | MARI DE VILLA

We offer all levels of senior living, from independent living in the Villa Estates to 24-hour care, to meet the needs of our guests as they change.

13900 Clayton Road 636.227.5347

9 | THE LIFESTYLE CENTER

The Lifestyle Center offers a Mommy Makeover package without the downtime and high cost of excision surgeries.

Call to schedule your consultation today.

10287 Clayton Road, Ste. 360 314.863.5556 thelifestylecenter.com

10 | ST. LOUIS SINUS CENTER

Located at The Village at Schneithorst’s, we are a state-ofthe-art facility that provides world-class, cutting-edge care.

Owner and founder Dr. James D. Gould is regarded as one of the nation’s foremost balloon sinus dilation experts.

1588 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 210 314.473.5433 stlsinuscenter.com

11 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

Join the Mosby team! Visit us at our job fair from 3 to 7 p.m.

Jan. 18. To apply, call or email careers@callmosby.com.

645 Leffingwell Ave. 314.909.1800 mosbybuildingarts.com

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12 | STANGE LAW FIRM PC

Several Stange Law Firm attorneys have helped form the Missouri Collaborative Institute to promote amicable resolutions to divorce matters. (The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.)

120 S. Central Ave., Ste. 450 | 855.595.6679 missouricollaborativeinstitute.com

13 | WILSON LIGHTING

Start your year off bright with huge savings during our January Light Sale, now through Jan. 20. From lighting to home decor, you’re sure to find a style that will help transform your space.

909 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.222.6300 | wilsonlighting.com

14 | VEIN SPECIALTIES

The Cutera Enlighten tattoo removal laser erases tattoos in fewer treatments than others, and it can remove unsightly brown sunspots and improve facial tone and texture. The Cutera Xeo offers skin rejuvenation, hair removal and facial spider vein removal.

11456 Olive Blvd., Ste. 200 | 314.993.8233 veinspecialties.com | cleanslatetattooremovalstl.com

15 | WACOAL OUTLET

Go ahead and splurge on yourself. From Jan. 18 through 21, take $10 off every outlet-priced bra and $5 off every outlet-priced panty. Some exclusions apply. Wacoal Outlet Store only.

17057 N. Outer 40 Road, Ste. 145 | 855.216.5446

16 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S STORE: SPRING STAPLES EVENT

Shop Jan. 18 through 20 for spring essentials from must-have designers Belford, Bela and Elliott Lauren. Sip spring tonics to rejuvenate for the new year while you earn double points on your trunk show purchases.

9817 Clayton Road | 314.991.5262 | misterguywomens.com

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JANUARY 25TH THRU 27TH

Meticulously designed custom and couture garments with the finest of details and a riot of spring color.

Nicolas Goetzchel, owner and designer, will be present to assist in fittings and custom designs. Sample a selection of Swiss confections and French wines.

9817 Clayton Road | Saint Louis 63124 314.991.5262 | MisterGuyWomens.com YOUR SOURCE FOR THE FINEST CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES IN SAINT LOUIS

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LEISURE

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Warner Hall Thornhill clients are ahead of the market!

Spring is just around the corner and the early bird gets the worm!

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WE PROBABLY ALL KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT GRAND CENTER

Arts District (previously called Grand Center). We know Powell Hall is there, and Fox Theatre—but what else? A recent tour of the area revealed an amazing past, present and future just a few miles from home.

Did you know that The Sheldon Concert Hall was originally built as The Ethical Society? Or that Jazz St. Louis was once a Pope’s Cafeteria? And Kranzberg Arts Center was a Woolworth’s! In fact, there was so much going on in this part of St. Louis—what with vaudeville houses, dance halls, an opera house, movie palaces and theaters (Odeon, Fox, Grand Central, Empress, Victoria, Sun, Missouri, St. Louis)— that it was dubbed the Great White Way right through the Depression, thanks to all its neon lights.

Its master redevelopment plan was first envisioned nearly 40 years ago when the area (roughly bordered

by Lindell Boulevard on the south, Bell Avenue on the north, Compton Avenue on the east and Vandeventer Avenue on the west) was a shabby relic of boarded-up buildings and desolate streets. Thanks to the vision of countless St. Louis businesses, churches, individuals and charitable foundations, today this region is filled with arts incubators, performance venues, restaurants, parks and schools. The Grand Center Arts District website lists a continuous daily calendar filled with events. Plus, the redevelopment success story isn’t just about the arts; it also has revitalized a real neighborhood that 2,000 residents call home, many of them from economically fragile households.

Those civic leaders 40 years ago realized that to save the Grand region, they would need more than a theater or two. They needed to attract businesses to renovate the historic homes and buildings as offices, and schools to populate the area with fresh young faces.

They needed eateries to provide service for those choosing to work there and safe parking for those finding entertainment. It’s amazing what they have accomplished through slow-and-steady efforts. First, Saint Louis University deserves a big shout-out. Note the 1964 words of Father Paul Reinert: “… the urban university’s role in restoration must begin with its own commitment to stay where it is in the heart of the city …” The district’s churches played a big part, too, like Third Baptist Church, which posts this saying large on its facade: “In the city for good.” And public media (Nine Network, KWMU, KDHX) have made their home there, adding another stabilizing element.

Now, 16 theaters, eight schools, 17 museums/galleries, two hotels and 22 eateries later, civic leaders are focused on the next step: connecting all of the district’s various parts through a well-planned network of walkways and common spaces. But why not see for yourself? Weekend walking tours, in partnership with Landmarks Association, are available in warmer weather. It’ll be the best $10 you ever spent.

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COOLSCULPTING AT SLUCARE

SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP PROVIDES INNOVATIVE PLASTIC SURGERY AND BODY SHAPING SERVICES AT ITS UNIVERSITY TOWER OFFICE. PICTURED ON THE COVER, FRONT ROW: SLUCARE PLASTIC SURGEONS DRS. CHRISTINA PLIKAITIS, BRUCE KRAEMER AND SUMESH KASWAN. BACK ROW: DR. MICHAEL BERNSTEIN AND ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE KAREN GREGORY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.6051 OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/BODYCONTOURING. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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NEW YOU [A SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by julia m. johnson BODY FAT IS A TRAIT WE ALL SHARE, but some have a more fraught relationship

with it than others. We need fat to insulate and protect our organs and tissues, but it can become a stubborn problem in certain areas of the body, and diet and exercise don’t always reduce it. SLUCare practitioners offer a procedure called CoolSculpting to combat unwanted fat from the chin to the knees, and they’re seeing positive results, says SLUCare advanced practice nurse Karen Gregory, CNS. “CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure,” she explains. “It’s an FDA-cleared, noninvasive treatment that shapes areas of the body where unwanted fat hasn’t responded to diet and physical activity.” She says it works well in areas like the upper arm, abdomen, double chin, back, bra line, flanks, inner and outer thighs and knees. SLUCare performs the outpatient procedure at its University Tower offices in Richmond Heights, where physicians and advanced practice nurses customize treatment plans for each patient. The practice held an open house this month to introduce new patients to its services.

CoolSculpting involves the freezing of fat cells through a technique called cryolipolysis, which can reduce the number of fat cells in a treated area by 20 to 25 percent. Once the cells are frozen, the body’s lymphatic system clears them out over a few weeks following treatment, and optimal results usually are seen in two to three months.

Gregory says the treatment doesn’t affect surrounding tissues; it only targets fat cells. “There is no downtime after the procedure, and no needles or incisions,” she says. “The patient feels a slight tugging when the CoolSculpting applicator

KAREN GREGORY, CNS, HELPS A PATIENT WITH A PERSONALIZED COOLSCULPTING TREATMENT.

contacts the body, but it’s not uncomfortable.” A vacuuming action gently pulls the skin and fat tissue into the applicator and cools it. Once the area has been treated, it is massaged to improve results even further, Gregory says. Some patients may experience minor numbness, redness, swelling or bruising afterward, but these side effects are temporary. “There are many different tools to improve the look and shape of the body; the ‘holy grail’ is a procedure that is effective and painless,” says SLUCare plastic surgeon Dr. Christina Plikaitis. “CoolSculpting fits that idea well.

Some patients even relax and read while having it done.”

Gregory notes that the technology was developed in an interesting way.

“Researchers in the 1970s realized that cold could have an effect on body fat,” she explains. “They noticed that kids who sucked on popsicles lost fat in their cheeks, and women who rode horseback in the winter saw a reduction in outer thigh fat.” Cold treatments to remove body fat began appearing in the 1990s; now, CoolSculpting features applicators of different sizes to fit each patient’s unique physique, Plikaitis says. “There are lots of different treatment patterns we can do,” she notes. “Each patient is evaluated by a plastic surgeon who can offer more than one way to achieve body shaping goals. CoolSculpting is one of the most effective tools we have, and we’re very excited about it.”

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〈〈 SALT + SMOKE SOUTHAMPTON 〉〉 5625 hampton ave. | 314.727.0200

[ the dish ] prime brisket plate

with green bean and tomato salad, white cheddar cracker mac, and bacon & cheddar popover

[ amuse bouche ] the scene

Bustling, family-friendly barbecue joint

the chef

Pitmaster Haley Riley

the prices

$4-$10 starters, $9-$10 sandwiches, $12-$26 platters

the favorites

Hush Puppies, Prime Brisket, Fried Jalapeño and Cheddar Bologna, Apple Pie, Brisket Chili, Pit Beans, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Garlic & Herb Fries

KUDOS TO TOM SCHMIDT ON THE SECOND LOCATION OF SALT + SMOKE. The South St. Louis spot

is inviting and friendly, not to mention delicious. And it has the formula for success: large portions and reasonable prices.

The place occupies a spot that housed two Italian restaurants: Del Pietro’s and later, Mathew’s Kitchen. The interior is simple, with clean colors and decor; the menu is similar to the one revamped a couple of years ago at the Delmar Loop location. And it appears to be just as popular with families as with couples for date night.

You won’t go wrong with the Hush Puppies ($4) served with maple butter. The fried cornmeal balls are a little bit sweet, a little bit sassy with jalapeño peppers, and all-around delicious. Not as successful are the Burnt End Toasted Ravs ($10), which are a lot more breaded crust than filling—and what filling is there is a mash rather than bits of identifiable burnt ends.

I recommend a Bestie Combo, either two, three or four meats on a plate with two sides ($15, $19, $23). Whatever you do, order Prime Brisket, tender, tasty, marbled beef with this spot’s slow-smoked goodness. It helped Salt + Smoke earn the distinction ‘Best Barbecue Joint in Missouri’ by Southern Living magazine!

Also amazing (although it’s bound to sound weird to those who didn’t grow up with it) is the Fried Jalepeño and Cheddar Bologna, a house-made deli meat dotted with jalapeños and cheddar cheese. The bologna is thick-cut and pan fried in bacon fat until the bits of cheddar ooze and the jalapeños release their smoky heat. It’s rich, but delicious! Be sure to cut the grease with the accompanying grainy mustard.

Several sauces of varying degrees of heat are on each table. I like the signature Bestie sauce, which is a tad sweet and mostly savory, and the yellow Carolina sauce, which is sweet with mustard notes.

An off-menu special, Trashed Ribs, was too sticky sweet for my taste, but the regular St. Louis Cut Ribs were crisp and smoky, if a little fatty for my palate. The slabs were smoked and well-rubbed with garlic and spices (the Trashed version, also with sugar). Both the Pulled Chicken and Pulled Pork were excellent—lean, smoky and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Highly recommended.

Barbecue is no time to count calories, so you may as well go to town on the sides. The White Cheddar Cracker Mac was nice and mild, a good accompaniment to the smoky meats. Also stellar was a side of Brisket Chili, which had shredded meat and beans in a spicy sauce. Do not miss the Pit Beans with Smoked Bacon, which actually come with shredded meat; these are butter-soft and scrumptious. The Garlic and Herb Fries also are yummy.

Less exciting (and less caloric) are the Green Bean and Tomato Salad and the Coleslaw. Both come cold. Plates come with two sides, sandwiches with one. Plates also include a well-intentioned Bacon & Cheddar Popover, which doesn’t always come fully cooked inside, but when it does, it’s delicious.

The pie here is so good, you know it wasn’t an afterthought by the kitchen. The Apple Pie ($5) has an unusual crust wrapped around slivered green apples and a light, sweet, natural apple ooze.

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] burnt ends

Highly prized, these are the fatty ends cut from the triangular edge of the brisket. They are traditional Kansas City barbecue fare and served crisped on the outside, fat-marbled within.

bologna

A fattier deli meat made of pork and beef with bits of fat pressed into it. As the name suggests, it originated in the Italian city of Bologna.

hush puppies

Deep-fried cornmeal balls; the name is thought to come from 19th-century hunters and soldiers who would toss them to their dogs during cookouts to hush the puppies!

[ aftertaste ] » We like this spot much better than the original. It feels cleaner and more personal. It's always packed.

— ANGELA A. OF ST. LOUIS

» It’s a great addition to South St. Louis. We had appetizers and gigantic entrees for two for under $50!

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LEISURE

[ DRIVEN ] CADILLAC CTS by robert w. paster

TO PARAPHRASE A NOW DEFUNCT GM AD SLOGAN, today’s Cadillac is not your father’s Cadillac.

Gone are the ones that you had to moor instead of park and that had no connection to the road.

Today’s models offer aggressive, edgy styling, a firm yet comfortable suspension, efficient 4- and 6-cylinder engines and the latest in automotive technology. The CTS is the car that led Cadillac’s renaissance, and in its latest iteration, it grows a bit to offer mid-sized luxury, performance and practicality.

Luxury features abound, and an 8-inch touchscreen on the center console controls audio, navigation, climate, car systems and myriad other functions. Apple CarPlay allows you to sync your iPhone and control functions. Heated and cooled leather seats are comfortable, and split-folding rear seats offer decent leg room. The trunk is large and deep. An Ultravue sunroof is huge and extends over the front and rear seats.

The CTS offers a glimpse of the future with multiple features, including V2V communication technology, which alerts you when another V2V-equipped car that is out of sight brakes hard, is disabled, is in a crash or is experiencing a slippery road. Warnings appear as gauge cluster message alerts, sounds or even rumbles from an available Safety Alert Seat. A heads-up display projects speed, speed limit and other information on your windshield, and the rear view mirror streams HD video from the rear of the car, offering a wider, less obstructed view.

One of the surest ways to know this isn’t your father’s Cadillac is the 4-cylinder engine. It boasts half the number of cylinders of past Cadillacs, but with turbocharging and modern fuel delivery systems, the four-banger is up to the task of marshaling this mid-sized Caddy down the road with sufficient power. Amazingly, power is close to an old V8, or at least a V6, but gas mileage is economic, thanks in part to automatic stop/start at stoplights. If you require a bit more gusto, a 3.6-litre V6 with 335 horsepower is available. In sport mode, the suspension, steering and gear box are pretty tight. The wafty sailboat handling of yore is gone thanks to magnetic ride control that automatically adjusts the suspension to road and weather conditions. Braking is equally up to

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Available safety technology includes stability control, lane change alert with blind zone and forward collision alert, lane departure warning and more. If the car senses you’re about to do something stupid, it will flash an alert on the windshield and make your seat vibrate (presumably to jostle your brain).

No longer solely the purview of the Social Security crowd, the Cadillac CTS is a legitimate American competitor to the best mid-sized luxury sedans from Europe and Japan. According to Bill Pastor, sales manager at Elco Cadillac in Ellisville, “The CTS has bold, athletic styling and a sleek, aggressive stance. I really like the performance of the 2-litre turbo and the 3.6-litre V6.”

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APRONOMICS BRIAN HARDESTY & JOEL CRESPO OF GUERRILLA STREET FOOD ]

by stephanie wallace | photos by bill barrett

WE’VE ALL HAD REALLY GREAT CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS when

we discover common interests and truly connect, and that’s exactly what started the adventure for Joel Crespo and Brian Hardesty. While both are St. Louis natives, the two didn’t meet until they were in their 20s. They shared a love for music, comic books, Star Wars and most importantly, food.

Hardesty was a self-taught chef with years of restaurant experience, Crespo a self-proclaimed ‘food nerd’ and home cook. From their conversations, an idea emerged, one to shake up St. Louis by introducing something new to the local culinary scene. That idea was Guerrilla Street Food, a Filipino food truck that since has expanded to include two brick-and-mortar locations, with more on the way.

For both Crespo and Hardesty, their love of food began in childhood.

“I was in the kitchen at age 5 wearing an apron and chef’s hat my grandma made me,” Hardesty recalls. “It was a part of who I was from a very young age. As I grew older, I wanted to check out other things, but I always came back to cooking.” That passion and focus helped motivate Hardesty to move up in the restaurant industry. He admits that the learning experience had a few stumbles, but he doesn’t regret tackling it on his own. “I’m happy that I’m self-taught; it made me who I am today,” he says.

Crespo refers to the varied jobs he had before Guerrilla Street Food as his “former lives.” He attended George Washington University to study film and spent time in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., working as a production assistant for TV shows like The Drew Carey Show and Dinner and a Movie on TBS. After moving back to St. Louis, he worked in a funeral home for seven years. “It taught me a lot about customer service,” he admits. While he originally never considered a culinary career, cooking always has been important to him. The youngest of eight children, he says food always reminds him of time spent with his family and the places they have visited.

While opening a restaurant felt like a fiscal impossibility, a food truck seemed within reach. At the time, the lack of a food truck scene in St. Louis didn’t phase the duo; in fact, it further motivated them. “We wanted to challenge ourselves and find something unique that was our own,” Crespo says. The same is true of their decision to serve Filipino food. It reflects Crespo’s heritage, and it hadn’t been established locally. “We thought we could make it better than any place trying to do it at the time,” Crespo says.

“We wanted to create our own voice for Filipino culture and the St. Louis food scene.”

According to Crespo, Filipino food is perfect for expressing a unique culinary voice because it adapts to what’s available. “There are literally more than 100 ways a dish can be interpreted,” he says. “Everyone has a recipe for adobo, but we aren’t trying to make your mom’s. It’s our expression of what that dish means to us.” When creating a recipe, they first make it and try to understand its roots before adapting it. “We want to respectfully change it to reflect Guerrilla Street Food, which is Filipino, American and St. Louisan,” Hardesty says.

Guerrilla Street Food is on step three of its plan for expansion and growth, according to Hardesty, and there are many more steps ahead.

He’s interested in exploring a breakfast spot or a high-end, full-service restaurant. “There are some great breakfast places in St. Louis, but it could have a lot more,” he says. Crespo is honored by the interest and support Guerrilla Street Food has received, especially from the Filipino community around the world. “It really has urged me to spread love for Filipino food and culture as much as possible,” he says. “The fact that people from around the world know who we are and are excited to work with us is super exciting to me.”

[ filipino cassoulet 1 ½ LBS. OF DRIED, SPLIT MUNG BEANS 1 T SAFFLOWER 1 t GROUND CORIANDER 1 t CINNAMON 2 OZ. MINCED GARLIC

1 LARGE YELLOW ONION, JULIENNED 1 t TOMATO PASTE 1 T FISH SAUCE 3 QT. WATER

6 LONGANISA SAUSAGES

(FOUND AT INTERNATIONAL GROCERY STORES)

2 LB. PORK SHOULDER ROAST 2 T SOY SAUCE

GARNISH:

1 C CRUSHED CHICHARRON 1/2 C GREEN ONIONS

Put first nine ingredients in a large pot and » Season pork shoulder roast with salt and pepper, »simmer until mung beans are tender. Add water when and sear on all sides. Place in a deep pan, add soy necessary so they don’t dry out.

Sear the sausages, and place each one on top of a »portion of beans.

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sauce and cover with aluminum foil. Braise in a 250º oven for 4 hours.

Once tender, shred pork into chunks. Sear it until »slightly crispy and place on top of mung beans.

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by justin wolf

HAPP [HOUR

TEQUILA, A SPIRIT PRODUCED ONLY IN MEXICO, is created with care, passion and tradition. There are numerous varieties available, and while it makes for a great cocktail, I think it’s even better to sip on its own.

[ quick facts ]

» In the early 1600s, tequila first was distilled in an area now known as

Tequila in the state of Jalisco, where the majority of today’s production occurs. Some also takes place in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacán and Nayarit. » There are two categories: 100% Agave, which has no unnatural sugars added, and Tequila, which is 51 percent agave and has other added sugars. » Tequila is commonly distilled only a couple of times. Although each distillation makes the spirit smoother, it also strips away the true flavors of the agave. » Tequila does not come with a worm in the bottle. This is found in its cousin Mezcal, a distilled beverage made from any type of agave plant native to Mexico.

[ main types ] blanco or silver Clear; can be bottled immediately or aged up to 60 days in oak barrels reposado Means ‘rested;’ can be aged in wood barrels or tanks for 60 days to one year añejo Aged for more than one year in wood barrels

[ best bottles ] 1800 silver Great for your favorite cocktails. Has aromas of the true terroir of the agave and hints of ripe fruit and pepper. $21-$25 maestro dobel silver Enjoy in a cocktail or neat. This is a great tequila to consume when entertaining or relaxing after a long day. $36-$42 clase azul reposado A great sipping tequila that is well balanced and aged for eight months, giving it a nice complexity of flavors. $100 don julio añejo A great gift, it has hints of caramel on the nose and subtle hints of ginger, fruit and pepper on the palate. $51-$55

[ paloma ] 2 OZ SILVER TEQUILA .5 OZ FRESH LIME JUICE

GRAPEFRUIT SODA SALT

LIME TWIST TO GARNISH

highball glass with salt. Add tequila, lime juice and ice, and »topRim with grapefruit soda. Garnish with lime twist.

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o s t o DEEP nTHOUGHTS by patty & janie

an entertaining guide to entertainment »

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phantom thread »

On the surface, Phantom Thread seems like a typical period costume drama, emphasis on costume. Set in post-war London, the film centers on Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), a renowned dressmaker and confirmed bachelor. On a weekend in the country, he meets Alma (Vicky Krieps), a young, strong-willed immigrant who becomes his latest muse and lover. Stubborn and set in his ways, he finds his regimented life disordered by this new presence in the House of Woodcock. While the characters and plot seem almost archetypal, writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson takes the narrative in unexpected directions, crafting a story driven by two very different psychologies.

Day-Lewis is as transformative an actor as ever, giving Woodcock fantastically realized depth as he shifts from austere demands for control to tender moments of intimacy. Woodcock is an artist driven by his creative cycle. If this is indeed Day-Lewis’ final performance, it’s fitting that his character is an artistic master. Krieps gives Alma a natural warmth but also a steeliness that works perfectly against Day-Lewis. The pair’s interactions oscillate between romantic comedy-esque humor and a building, foreboding tension. Although a film about creation, Phantom Thread is haunted by the feeling that its intricately crafted characters are about to unravel.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, it’s a beautiful and surprising film. — S.W. VIEWED AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

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exactly what we need. It consists of a community of generous users who spread positivity and love through participation in selfless acts. GoodKarms gives you instant access to enriching activities, such as helping paint a school, shoveling snow for a handicapped neighbor, tutoring students after school, walking dogs and more! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, consider unique philanthropic date ideas rather than breaking the bank to wine and dine your sweetheart. All you need is love … and GoodKarms!

BOOK

» the couple next door: a novel by Shari Lapena. As a Dateline and

48 Hours aficionado, I’m always reluctant to read anything advertised as ‘suspenseful’ or ‘gripping.’ There have been too many I have figured out by page five. Not this one!

The story centers on a family whose baby daughter, Cora, has been kidnapped from her crib in the middle of the night. Not everything is as it seems, and it’s up to the local police and the baby’s mother to piece it all together. Lapena certainly knows how to write a thriller. Whatever you do, read the last few pages.

PODCAST

» reply all by P.J. Vogt and Alex Goldman. Gimlet Media, available on iTunes. Strong language. Consider this a modern-day mystery show focused on technology. In one episode, a family in Atlanta tries to figure out why people keep claiming that their Find My iPhone app indicates the family has their phone. Let’s just say human error seems to be at the root of all things. It’s interesting, and the moderators’ voices are radio perfect!

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NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL Nipher students took part in the 2017 Youth Coding Competition at the Hilton Airport Hotel and went home with a first-place trophy! The computer programming event is sponsored

by GlobalHack and includes a live coding

competition, team event, code review and final project presentation. Nipher’s team consisted of Benjamin Lowry, Kat Crawford, Madison Schlarman, Eli Leonard, Reid Knuckles, Bennett Griggs and Jacob Rodriguez-Damsgaard.

KHS students have been making strides in journalism in more than one way. Members of its Advanced Placement English classes submitted essays to the Yes! Magazine National Student Writing Competition, and juniors Logan Crews and Aly Terry (pictured) won two of the top prizes in the Powerful Voices category. Crews’ essay, ‘Bringing a Voice Back to Life,’ was about suicide awareness; Terry’s essay, ‘Highs and Lows,’ was about bipolar disorder. Students Fraye Beyene, Cameron Henry, Annie O’Brien and Seth Wiseheart won Literary Gem awards in the competition.

Student journalists from the school’s newspaper, The Kirkwood Call, and yearbook also earned accolades recently. A group attended the Journalism Education Association’s national

convention in Dallas and took home several awards, including Pacemaker and Best of Show prizes for the newspaper. Individual students won awards in online news, feature writing, photography and other categories.

Students are concerned about the dangers of car collisions with deer in Town & Country and have been encouraging city officials to use technology to prevent them. They started an after-school club called Save the Deer Pod, which researched headlight-activated

deer deterrent systems. They presented their findings to city aldermen and planning officials.

The students have received support from local educators and residents, and hope to convince officials to install the technology.

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IT MIGHT BE THE DEAD OF WINTER, but deep in Rolla, Missouri, plans already are underway for

a summer of uproarious fun. The longstanding Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp opens for business June 3 and runs for 10 weeks. There’s barely a moment of downtime. “We are very excited to bring back some of the wonderfully creative staff members we had last year,” says Ari Farley, assistant camp director. In particular, she means the two women who came from Scotland to teach Scottish country dance to campers and the counselors who ran the Friday morning water aerobics sessions. “Both of those activities were extremely popular, and we plan to build on that success this year,” Farley says.

Also new in 2017 were the pavilions constructed at each of the three campsites. They provide cover for around 20 people, allowing campers to sleep outside under the stars even when it’s raining. “The sleepouts are a camp highlight, but in the past, we’ve had to cancel if the weather didn’t cooperate,” she says. “Now we won’t have to.” Each pavilion, Farley adds, has its own fire pit, which makes for amazing s’mores!

Cub Creek may be best known for its cuddly critters and, as usual, there likely will be some babies born in time for opening day. Farley, who has worked at the camp in some capacity since 2012, says she expects there will be two or three baby lemurs, as well as a few wallabies and Patagonian cavies. All in all, the Cub Creek menagerie amounts to more than 300 animals—from hissing cockroaches and tiny tree frogs to miniature horses and a one-humped dromedary. During each session, campers are given the opportunity to ‘adopt’ and care for their favorite animal.

Cub Creek’s science component introduces youngsters to chemistry and physics, as well as veterinary and culinary science. That means they build rockets and bake cakes, make household substances like Oobleck, and learn how to give basic animal exams.

All of the traditional elements of summer camp are present at Cub Creek too, with outdoor activities like hiking (with alpacas!), swimming, fishing, zip lining and riflery. A survival skills course teaches children how to find water, forage for wild edibles and build a fire. Pottery, painting, digital photography and theater appeal to artsy campers.

So really, Farley says, there will be something for everyone this summer, with around 90 camp staff ready to make it a memorable experience for all. “I’ve seen this camp grow into a community where kids feel like this is their second home,” Farley says. “They make friends here who they keep in touch with over the years, and they come back to camp to see each other again. I like to think that we make this an environment where kids make friendships that will last a lifetime.” & CUB CREEK SCIENCE AND ANIMAL CAMP SERVES CHILDREN AGES 7 TO 17 FOR ONE- TO SIX-WEEK SESSIONS. LOCATED ON A 300-ACRE EXOTIC ANIMAL RANCH JUST NORTH OF ROLLA, MISSOURI, IT OFFERS MORE THAN 100 ACTIVITIES AND HANDS-ON ENCOUNTERS WITH MORE THAN 100 SPECIES OF ANIMALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 573.458.2125 OR VISIT MOSCIENCECAMP.COM. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY ARI FARLEY

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Summer camp can be a magical place. Kids make new friends, develop their passions and learn important skills. Here in St. Louis, there seems to be a camp for every interest—sports, theater and technology barely scratch the surface. But we thought it would be fun to ask kids what their dream camps would look like. Here’s what they told us.

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I would want to go to a really cool cooking camp in Paris! It would be at a super nice restaurant, and professional chefs would be the teachers. There wouldn’t be a lot of kids, just a few, and they all would have their own cooking spaces. All of the ingredients would be provided, and we would learn how to make all sorts of food. It would be a couple of weeks, maybe three, for a few hours each day, but we would get the weekends off. At the end, we would cook for the chefs, and they would judge us.

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I would like to have a camp that teaches life lessons and everyday skills. It would also let the campers explore new things to widen their views on what they want to do when they’re older.

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My camp would be called Pro Sports. It would be at an indoor dome in downtown St. Louis. It would be for two weeks, and we would spend two days each on different sports: hockey, football, soccer, swimming, basketball and lacrosse. At the end of the two days, we would play a game against each other.

We would go on Saturdays too, but for less time, and we would get Sundays off. All of the equipment would autumn meyer, be there, and there would be a huge pool for swimming. third-grader We would have different age groups; it would start at age 2 and go up to 14. A professional player would teach kids stuff at the end of each day for their sport, like Vladimir Tarasenko would come for hockey, an NFL quarterback for football, and Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo for soccer.

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My dream camp would be a movie production camp with actors, mics and CGI if we need it. We could shoot a mini movie and then edit it with an audience screening on the last day. Some kids could be at an acting camp and some at a producing camp, so everyone gets to practice their passion. &

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TIME TO ABOLISH college sports. That might be a bold statement, but it’s time to return the focus on campus to education and acquiring career skills. More importantly, this might have a trickle-down effect to lessen the pressure of youth sports. The $10.6 billion revenue of NCAA sports is matched by a youth sports economy that brings in about $15.3 billion, a 55 percent increase since 2010.

Like college sports, youth sports have become a huge moneymaking machine for adults, and kids are suffering because of it.

One 2016 study found that the greater the financial investment parents made for their child’s sport, the more pressure the child felt to perform, lessening their enjoyment and commitment to the activity. A recent Bryant Gumbel HBO segment profiled a family that admitted spending about $15,000 a year on each of their two children. Both parents readily admitted that the goal was attaining a college scholarship, despite the reality that only about 1 to 2 percent of high school athletes earn athletic scholarships. Saving that $15,000 per year for 10 years would pay for college.

Kids now are being pressured by coaches to play fewer sports each year, with specialization beginning at an earlier age. This, despite the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation to delay sports specialization until at least age 15 or 16 to avoid overuse injuries and burnout. A UCLA study found that 88 percent of all Division 1 athletes played an average of two to three sports as kids. College coaches are now scouting grade-school kids at showcase tournaments all over the country. It’s gotten way out of hand, and one place to start change is from the top: college sports.

Each professional league should have its own training league that players can join right out of high school, like professional baseball. Cities and states could get behind their local minor league teams.

The only sports on college campuses should be intramurals, and the expensive sports facilities should be open to everyone on campus. Some would argue that high-profile football teams attract students, but enrollment could be based on the university’s top design department or business school.

Everyone would be there for the education, not as a stepping stone to a pro sports career. Universities could find new donors.

Amazon is looking to build a second headquarters with 50,000 white-collar jobs, and it requires a city with a highly educated labor pool and a strong university system. I’m guessing it would invest in the new city’s educational institutions.

When kids participate in unstructured sports activities, overuse injuries and burnout are rarely seen. It’s only when adults step in that troubles ensue. Instead of the focus being on having fun, it’s on a win-at-any-cost mentality with college scholarships and the pros the Holy Grail. Many kids quit playing sports by middle school because it is too intense.

Perhaps if we take away the the enticement of college sports scholarships, parents and coaches could get back to treating kids as kids, and we could greatly tone down the developmentally inappropriate levels of pressure placed on young athletes.

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Camp Whitfield engages children in kindergarten through eighth grade in activities such as crafts, technology, sports and games. Whitfield Sports Camps provide sport-specific training and instruction in weeklong camps.

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Enjoy a fun-filled summer with pony rides, water play for children under 3, swimming for 3- to 6-year-olds, art activities, gardening, Montessori class time and outdoor play on our new educational playground.

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Animals. Science. Adventure. We’re a summer camp for all kids ages 7 to 17! Enjoy spending a week with our 300 friendly animals, zooming down the zip line and making great friends.

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Choose from six great Summer Academies with extraordinary teachers, field trips, experiments, simulations and a physical activity component. Three two-week, full-day sessions held at Wydown Middle School for students completing kindergarten through eighth grade.

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There may be a way to consume a high-fat diet and still prevent obesity, according to research from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. A new study, published in the online journal eLife, has identified a way to prevent fat cells from growing larger, the main cause of weight gain. The research focuses on the Hedgehog protein pathway, which is active in many body tissues.

When it was activated in fat cells in mice, the animals didn’t have substantial weight gain after eating a high-fat diet for eight weeks.

Mice that didn’t have an active Hedgehog pathway became obese after consuming the same diet. Stimulation of Hedgehog and related proteins in fat cells kept the cells from collecting and storing fat droplets. Metabolic studies also found that mice with the active pathway had lower blood glucose levels and higher sensitivity to insulin. According to senior investigator DR. FANXIN LONG, it may be tricky to translate these findings to humans. Any drug or treatment that activates the Hedgehog pathway would need to be carefully targeted, but Long is hopeful the research will be effective in fighting obesity.

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IT MIGHT BE HARD TO WRAP YOUR MIND AROUND THE IDEA OF SPRING WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE STILL ON THE FROSTY SIDE, but your skin and body will be the better for it if you start planning a rejuvenating regimen now. With the holiday fervor behind us and the decorations back in their boxes, it's a lot easier to switch gears and start prepping to look good for warmer weather!

FACE AND BODY FACTORS “Winter is a great time to schedule facial and body skin treatments that may be a little more invasive,” says Dr. Richard Moore, medical director at The Lifestyle Center.

“If there's downtime associated with a procedure, you'll be able to tolerate it better.”

His staff helps men and women improve their skin in common problem areas like the face, neck, abdomen, arms and flanks. They use advanced treatments that offer skin tightening and smoothing, Moore notes.

He says patients see significant benefits with Cellfina, a cellulite treatment. It uses cold helium gas and low-level radiofrequency technology to release tiny tissue bands under the skin that pull on the surface and cause it to dimple. “It's the most effective treatment for cellulite we've seen so far,” Moore says.

Carol Anderson, RN, CANS, owner of Nouveau MedSpa, says winter is also an ideal time for treatments like Forever Young BBL, which uses broadband light technology to get rid of skin hyperpigmentation, sun damage and brown spots. She also recommends Infini fractionated radiofrequency treatments. “They help with fine lines and wrinkles that have occurred over the past year,” she notes. “The technology encourages cell turnover and helps minimize large pores.” And platelet-rich plasma treatments can help

reduce lines, improve elasticity and correct loss of tissue volume, she says.

“You don't want to be in the sun right after most of these treatments, so doing them in advance of spring is a good idea,” Anderson says. “You'll have nice, refreshed, glowing skin going into the warm season.”

FOR THE GUYS Monthly facials are a good idea for men, especially those who work outside, says Anderson. They offer a boost of moisture when skin is struggling to stay hydrated in harsh outdoor elements or dry, heated indoor air.

Men also are seeing the benefits of laser hair removal to shape unruly beards and mustaches and reduce hair on the arms, shoulders and back of the neck, Anderson says.

Winter is a good time for men to schedule skin rejuvenation treatments to fight sun damage, especially in places like the shoulders and top of the head.

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PREPPING SKIN FOR SPRING The most important advice to remember for healthy springtime skin is to stay well hydrated inside and out, says Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a SLUCare dermatologist. She advises drinking water every day and regularly using quality moisturizing products. “Dry indoor air can be tough on the skin in winter,” she notes. “Use a gentle liquid face cleanser instead of soap, which can dry out your skin. Rinse with warm water instead of hot, and consider using a humidifier in your home to add moisture to the air.”

Dr. Gregory Branham, a Washington University facial plastic surgeon, says drinking small amounts of water throughout the day—usually about 32 ounces total—is the best and easiest way to keep your body and skin well hydrated. He also advises keeping your moisturizing regimen simple.

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Use moisturizer with a water base, not alcohol, which can dry your skin.”

Winter is an ideal time to visit a dermatologist for a whole-body skin health check, Branham adds. “It will give you a baseline understanding of your skin, and if growths or other problems occur later, you'll be able to identify them and have them checked out,” he notes. A doctor visit is in order for any skin condition that appears suddenly; includes a growth, nodule or pigmented lesion; or persists for more than a month.

For skin procedures that require some downtime or no sun exposure, like laser resurfacing and peels, the cooler months are perfect, Branham says. “Once the weather warms up, you'll want to be outside,” he says.

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, using sunscreen may decrease your skin's production of vitamin D, an important nutrient for bone health. Increasing the vitamin D in your diet can help.

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“Modern treatments are much easier and provide better cosmetic results than earlier ones like vein stripping,” Rubin says. “There's much less bleeding and bruising under the skin, downtime is minimal, and patients walk out of the office afterward.”

Bluish or purplish spider veins are another common problem that can be treated effectively with modern procedures, says Maria Bein, RN, clinical director at Vein Specialties of St. Louis.

“They occur on many parts of the body, including the face, shoulders, chest and legs,” she notes. “Men often get them on the nose and cheeks. We also see them in people who have rosacea or sun damage.”

Treatments vary depending on the patient's needs, but they involve minimal downtime and can be done in the doctor's office, Bein says. “Now is a perfect time to schedule them, especially if more than one treatment is needed,” she notes.

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“Depending on the patient's needs, the treatment process to achieve optimal cosmetic results can take up to six months,” he says.

Varicose veins are surface blood vessels that become twisted and misshapen because of faulty valves inside them. “The one-way valves stop functioning when the vein becomes dilated and the edges of the valve flaps aren't touching anymore,” Rubin explains. “The blood backs up, and sections of the vessel become engorged. Once a valve fails, it has a domino effect on others that are further 'downstream' in the vessel.”

He says the condition often is seen in people who are overweight or do strenuous exercise regularly.

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Up to 50 percent of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. Today’s modern window treatments offer more energy efficiency than ever before with products like Silhouette Window Shadings, Vignette Modern Roman Shades and Designer Screen Shades. I think the most energy-efficient product on the market is a honeycomb shade design.

One example is the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Honeycomb shade, which contains a ‘honeycombinside-a-honeycomb’ design to create three insulating pockets of air. This reduces both heat and cold loss at the window to help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And you can get an energy efficient tax credit.

This design also hides the shade cords inside the middle honeycomb, or you can choose a cordless or motorized lifting system. The motorized option can be used with your phone or tablet and even Amazon Alexa.

Shades with a Mylar center provide great room darkening.

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Window treatments provide so much more than style. Now, energy efficiency also is an important factor.

Replacing older windows can provide better insulation, but new windows still can be responsible for up to half of a home’s energy loss. There are several effective window treatments that provide good temperature regulation. Shades that offer a dual layer prevent up to 40 percent of heat loss during the frigid winter months and up to 80 percent of solar heat gain during hot and humid St. Louis summers, which helps with energy consumption and can directly affect your energy costs.

If you want to maximize energy efficiency throughout your home, my personal suggestion would be Powerview motorization. Using your smartphone, you can automatically raise and lower your shades at scheduled times, so you come home to a comfy atmosphere.

Shutters, Roman shades and new cellular roller shades are other examples of excellent ways to deal with temperature fluctuations and light control. Energy-efficient shades or blinds may cost a little more up front, but they are worth it in the long run.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We just purchased our first home and are so excited about its potential. However, we have come to a creative block with the front of the house. We’d love to paint the house to create some consistency, add a front porch or portico for some dimension, and rework the gutters so they don’t detract from the house. We can’t seem to figure out how to tie it all together in a modern way without detracting from its Colonial style. Suggestions?

Sincerely, —THE CONFOUNDED COLONIAL

DEAR THE CONFOUNDED COLONIAL,

To start with, I think your house looks rather charming, but I do see how the various colors, materials and downspouts yield a slightly busy feel. To make this feel dramatically better, some major changes will be required.

First, I would add a wide verandah to hide the brick/siding junction. With its columns, lattice work and curved, copper roof, it adds graceful charm to the façade. New French doors, central window shutters and a roofline pineapple ornament add supporting details, which underscore the welcoming new feel. White-washed brick and new white clapboards (not vinyl) round out the architectural changes and give it a more modern feel.

A simple landscape scheme featuring Liriope grass along the walk and Japanese maples framing the porch is all the upgraded architecture needs to feel complete.

Not only do you have a charming new look, but you get additional living space as well.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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