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11 12-2 bulbs & brews»

Managing editor Karyn Williams and her husband Scott grabbed a beer and walked the A-B property to check out its annual Brewery Lights display.

—KARYN WILLIAMS

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COVER STORY – World Pediatric Project THE INSIDER SAVE THE DATE TALK OF THE TOWNS FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP BOOKSHELF – Rockin’ Retired Readers

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Associate editor Julie Johnson paid a visit to the new Mauhaus Cat Cafe on Sutton Boulevard in Maplewood, where guests can mingle with feline friends while enjoying coffee, tea and snacks.

Many of the cats are adoptables from Tenth Life Cat Rescue.

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PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE 22 COVER STORY – Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 23 HAPPENINGS 24 SNAPPED! Great Circle 25 Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 26 International Peace Initiatives Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

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Creative director Julie Streiler took her daughter and Girl Scout friends toThe Nutcracker on Ice at the Webster Groves Ice Arena.

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from the editor's desk No matter how long you live in a region, it’s easy not to see the forest for the trees, so to speak. That’s what I learned from a recent trip to Ste. Genevieve County, a mere hour or so away from home. I always knew St. Louis was near caves, foothills and rivers, but knowing is different than seeing. Spending a mere 36 hours in the beautiful countryside just 63 miles south gave me a new appreciation for Missouri.

Why did it take the travel story in today’s issue to get me there—and why haven’t more of my friends been? Although I don’t have the answer for that, I can explain the area’s allure in a few words: it has everything. At least everything I look for in a vacation. Relaxing and surrounded by natural beauty, it offers plenty of simple hikes past caves, waterfalls, canyons, rivers and lush Missouri woodlands. There are no fewer than six separate natural-attraction conservation areas in the immediate environs.

And if seeing the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River (1735) would thrill you (surprise, it’s not St. Louis), that’s another plus. The entire quaint town of Ste. Genevieve is a National Landmark Historic District that includes 824 structures.

It’s considered the finest example of a French colonial village in the U.S. You can’t walk anywhere in the city center without passing old frame homes displaying placards with the date and name of the structure’s original owner. Just strolling the streets is awe-inspiring, not to mention walking among the tombstones in Ste. Genevieve Memorial Cemetery (1787). You can tour a few of the homes, including one with a trading post in front and living quarters in back (Felix Valle House).

Describing it as a fun vacation spot close to home doesn’t do justice to Ste. Genevieve County: It’s a place where Mother Nature meets American history, and they really hit it off.

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and sand, but often about life or death. Throughout the year, on their own time and armed with instruments and supplies, 46 teams of doctors and nurses board planes and head south to deliver world-class care to children who might not survive without it.

World Pediatric Project St. Louis (WPP) was founded in 2004 with the mission to link worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventive resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries. Since then, thousands of children have been treated throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Sometimes, the mission focuses on correcting cleft lips and palates; sometimes, hearts and spines are repaired. “It simply depends on the country’s need,” says Kate Corbett, senior program director and founder of WPP St. Louis.

Eight partner countries receive WPP teams, and each provides operating rooms and machinery for procedures that can be as critical as open heart surgery. Corbett explains, however, that every surgical specialty can be addressed, from general surgery to ophthalmology and orthopedic procedures.

Sometimes, though, a country’s infrastructure is too frail to accommodate such treatments and it simply doesn’t have the facilities to support a delicate life-saving operation. In these cases, the WPP brings the child to the U.S. Of the nearly 100 brought to the U.S. each year, 50 are treated in St. Louis, either at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, St. Louis Children’s, Mercy or Shriners hospitals.

The children come with a family member and rehabilitate here, usually staying at the West County Ronald McDonald House. Corbett says that for as long as it takes (anywhere from six weeks to six months) an army of volunteers takes care of the family as if it were its own. “We believe children heal better with caregivers by their side,” Corbett says, adding that WPP volunteers give 500 hours a month to the children in their care.

But it doesn’t stop there: WPP keeps track of its patients and their families both abroad and at home until the child turns 18. Year to year, follow-ups are made to ensure the children are on track to healthier futures.

WPP executive director Cindy Frank explains that all this is possible because of the in-kind donations from doctors, nurses, hospitals and suppliers. “World Pediatric Project mobilized more than $14 million in donated medical services from the medical community last year, which gave hundreds of children first-time access to critical care,” she says, adding that the nonprofit’s biggest annual fundraiser takes place Jan. 20. “It’s always bigger and better than years before,” Frank says of Treasures in Paradise, a one-of-a-kind auction of luxury vacations and wine at Old Warson Country Club. “All the vacations are donated, and many are from the beautiful countries where we provide care,” Frank explains. “It’s the hottest party in town.”

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THE[IN]SIDER A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

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Congratulations to SUE STEPLETON, PH.D. ,of the Brown School at Washington University for being honored with the Jerry Paul Youth Advocacy Award last month. She was recognized for her lifetime devotion to the well-being of St. Louis' underserved children and families, in keeping with the legacy of Rev. Dr. Jerry Paul. Stepleton holds a Ph.D. in public policy from Saint Louis University, a master's of social work from W. U. and a master's in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

THIS IS IT, MY LAST COLUMN FOR 2016. It’s

time to reflect on the year that was and the one that lies ahead. I tried to fully embrace my 2016 New Year’s resolutions. My first was to reconnect with old friends. While there are still lots of people on my list, I was happy I reached out and saw some familiar faces. The second was to take a chance. All I am going to say is ‘rose gold hair.’ And the final resolution was to say one nice thing to myself each day. That one ended up being a little too Dr. Phil for me to put into practice. Two out of three is not bad.

So here are my resolutions for 2017:

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1. BE KIND. I am sure many people who know me consider me kind, although blunt, sarcastic, funny and driven probably are uttered first. But this year, no more flying down Highway 64 flipping off other drivers as I try to gain 3 seconds and beat them to the exit ramp. No more glaring at children who cough on me. No more heavy sighing when someone ahead of me in line uses three different methods of payment for one transaction. I am going to stop and engage in a conversation (perhaps suggest some Mucinex or a good financial planner). Oh, and I am going to learn to smile while doing this, which might be the most difficult thing of all because of my resting bitch face affliction.

2. LEARN A NEW SKILL. Not by choice, I learned how to eat and type using only my left hand. At first, it seemed impossible, but all of a sudden I am now ambidextrous.

My brain can be re-trained. To be honest, I’ve tried this before. I took four years of Spanish and decided to refresh my language skills by using Rosetta Stone software: you know, the kind you talk back to. Well, I apparently have a twang and no matter how many times I said things, the software did not comprehend me. I could only move ahead by having my daughter do the lessons. So a new language is out, but maybe tap dancing, painting, learning the butterfly stroke or camping (who am I kidding?).

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The real estate folks of COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER are making a real difference for the families of sick children. The group recently raised more than $110,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis.

Impressive—especially when you learn that over the past 30 years, the group has raised more than $2 million for this excellent cause!

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3. TAKE A CHANCE. Yes, this is a repeat from last year, but I have a different plan this time. And since I am going to write it, perhaps I actually will do it. As you know, I fell into this writing gig accidentally, and I appreciate everyone who reads this column and chuckles. I also appreciate, but less so, those who read the column and provide, uh, constructive criticism.

(That’s why I have an editor, people.) But this year, I think it’s time for me to see if anyone outside St. Louis thinks I am an enjoyable read. It is time for me to submit my work to other publications and learn how to be rejected. And if that doesn’t happen, you will be the first to know.

So thank you, dear readers, for hanging out with me this year. I look forward to more fun in 2017. Please keep sending me your comments, suggestions and, yes, even your criticism. Happy New Year!

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You could call them the hostess and host with the most—wonderful parties, that is. An online entertainment site, The Salonniere, has named two St. Louis households to The Salonniere 100, its annual list of America's 100 best party hosts. Apparently SIGNA and ROBERT HERMANN and ROY PFAUTCH are the hottest party tickets in town. Congrats to them all for putting STL on the party map!

HOST ROY PFAUTCH WITH CONGRESSMAN DAVID CICILLINE (D-R.I.) AT A PARTY FOR THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR.

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[ TALKOF THETOWNS ] by bill beggs jr.

What’s high on the hog at Sugarfire Smoke House in Olivette? Bacon. Say what?

Why, we always thought that savory slice of meat was from underneath; pork bellies, which are always on the commodities exchange. Well then, what’s the cut of meat you can find at the top of a porker’s hind leg? Ham, you probably thought, and rightly so. But if you were going by the diagram on the brightly painted pink metal pig in front of this barbecue joint at 9200 Olive Blvd., all cuts of pork are bacon, bacon and more bacon. Yeah, even the loin, which is right above the spare ribs on the side … bacon, too. If you want the truth about cuts of pork, you’ll have to go around to the other side of the pink pig, where a hock is called a hock. Our first sight of the two-sided piggy’s all-bacon side just about made us snort out of our snouts. That part of the pig, of course, would have been marked ‘bacon’ too where the Sugarfire hog faces the parking lot. Snouts, ears, feet and other parts that might make some diners (well, me) go ‘Ewww!’ are not in the diagram. Suffice it to say everything labeled on the other side of this pink pig is anatomically correct, from a butcher’s perspective. Oink!

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For the last few years, charities as a whole have gotten a bit of a black eye based on what percentage of each dollar raised actually goes toward the mission. In too many cases, too much has been spent on ‘administrative costs’ and CEO salaries, according to some complaints. Well, some are better than others.

Based in Ellisville, Assistance League of St. Louis is one of the better ones: ALSL recently achieved the Platinum Level from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information about nonprofits and a leader in advancing transparency and accountability in the sector. Fewer than 1 percent of the nonprofit members of GuideStar reach platinum status. One factor in this designation is a financial ratio; the percentage of funds returned to the community. Of the funds raised by the StL’s chapter of Assistance League, 81 percent goes toward identifying, developing, implementing and funding continuing programs to serve the specific needs of kids and adults right here. Another yardstick that shows the lion’s share of the money donated to ALSL goes toward the needy? Assistance League of St. Louis is BBB-accredited.

For anyone who grumbles, kneejerk, about road construction, here’s another reason for aggravation: It’s happening on two of the westernmost sections of roadway in Forest Park. OK, now, quit your whining. The $5.7 million project to improve Government and Wells drives is slated to be substantially complete by next June, the busiest time of year for our town’s urban jewel. (Did we detect a grin? There, that’s better.) Government and Wells take visitors to the zoo, Art Museum and other sweet spots in the park. In recent years, visitors trying to navigate these streets by car, bicycle or on foot have been challenged by crumbling roads with potholes, a lack of designated crossings, partial or no sidewalks, and no amenities. Better roads aren’t the half of it. Expect 27 new, free, on-street parking

spaces that, darn, you can miss getting into by a split second! Plus: • New, safe pedestrian crossings • Improved sidewalks, plus 2.2 miles of new sidewalks • Gathering places for visitor orientation and enjoyment • 29 on-street rain gardens • New, efficient LED lighting • 153 newly planted trees Managed by the City of St. Louis, the project is funded by private donations to Forest Park Forever’s ongoing Forever capital campaign.

In the golden age of advertising, (the late 1950s and early 1960s) portrayed in the TV drama Mad Men, there was a memorable commercial from Avis, the No. 2 rental car company at the time (Hertz was No. 1). Its tongue-in-cheek tagline was, ‘We try harder.’ That was a long time ago. Enterprise Holdings is the Big Wheel nowadays, with more than 1 million rental vehicles to Hertz’s and Avis’ approximately 600,000 and nearly 300,000, respectively. Enterprise, based in Clayton, also has two subsidiaries you may have heard of: Alamo and National. Now operating in more than 85 countries, the privately held company would be in the Fortune 500 were it publicly traded. With those notable facts and figures as a backdrop, consider this: In 2017 alone, Enterprise Holdings plans to hire nearly 10,000 college graduates into its management training program and more than 2,000 interns into its management internship program. The company will be hiring here and across five other countries, including Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the U.K. (The company recently started operations in Jamaica, too.) Enterprise Holdings’ promotefrom-within culture is a driving force behind the openings. In fact, more than 16,000 employees were promoted or took on new challenges in various positions throughout the company in 2016. How high in the company can a management trainee go?

How about the corner suite—president and CEO Pam Nicholson started her Enterprise career in the management training program.

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LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | COMEDIAN JAY LENO OWNS ONE OF THE VERY FEW CHRYSLER TURBINE-POWERED CARS THAT ARE STILL OPERATIONAL (ONLY 55 WERE MANUFACTURED FROM 1962-64); ANOTHER IS AT THE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION IN KIRKWOOD.

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St. Albans Take Manchester Road farther west than you may be accustomed to, and it narrows to a two-lane winding road in the foothills of the Ozarks.

There is St. Albans, a community that is nothing if not magical, what with a golf course right out of Scotland and majestic mansions nestled into hillsides. Right by the lake ‘downtown’ is Head’s Store, a slice of rural nostalgia. Head’s, the general store in St. Albans, has just changed hands—for only the fourth time in nearly 125 years. On the National Register of Historic Places, this quaint, two-story building has operated as a general store since 1892, when it was one of the not-so-many businesses for miles around. Sometime after the turn of the last century, gasoline pumps were added for the horseless carriages that pulled up. Datra Herzog, owner of The Inns at St. Albans, recently bought the property from Thom Sehnert, proprietor of Annie Gunn’s, the storied eatery in Chesterfield Valley. The store closed Dec. 5, and Herzog claims it will return better than ever come February, with details about other new amenities to be released beforehand. Meanwhile, we’re told that by spring, a side room will open as an ice cream parlor and private event space for family parties and other smaller gatherings. The reconfigured store will be designed to complement The Old Barn Inn across the street, a space that has become a popular wedding venue in the metro.

This is not to take anything away from The Studio Inn, another spot for I do’s in St. Albans. Fine, indeed: The Studio was built by Theodore Link, architect who designed St. Louis Union Station. The Studio marks its 100th anniversary next year.

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[ football ]

When KIRKWOOD beat VIANNEY in an early season football game Aug. 26, there was no indication that both teams would finish the season as State Champions in Class 5 and Class 6, the divisions with the largest enrollment.

Kirkwood’s championship was not all that surprising, as the Pioneers never lost after their opener against Chaminade and seemed to get better as the season went on. But they had to beat a pair of perennial Kansas City-area powers in the final two games (Rockhurst in the semifinals, and Blue Springs in the Class 6 championship game Nov. 18).

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CBC captured the Class 4 title, the division with the largest enrollments. The Cadets defeated Pattonville 3-0 in the sectionals, and the rest of the road was nailbiting. CBC defeated rival St. Louis University High 2-1 in the quarterfinals in overtime, and Francis Howell 1-0 in the semifinals. They capped off their 24-6-2 season with a 2-1 win over Rockhurst in penalty kicks Nov. 12. Senior Connor Lonero closed his high school career in style. He scored the Cadet goal in regulation that tied the game and also had the clincher in the penalty kicks.

MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS almost made it a St. Louis area sweep. The Blue Devils lost in the finals in Class 1 against St. Paul Lutheran 1-0. Maplewood, which finished with a 22-6 record, was led in scoring by Zach Barton, who had 32 goals.

LADUE also had a standout season. The Rams set a school record with 29 wins.

They lost only twice, but one game was in the Class 3 quarterfinals as they fell 2-1 to Fort Zumwalt South in double overtime.

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The Pioneers got off to a fast start against Blue Springs as quarterback Reece Goddard threw three touchdown passes in the first 10 minutes of the game, giving the Pioneers a 21-0 lead. Goddard would eventually throw for 196 yards and rush for 154 more. Tahj Telfair was his favorite target, catching five passes for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

The Pioneers would put an exclamation point on their memorable season with a win over WEBSTER GROVES in the traditional Turkey Day game. It was the first time in 37 years the Pioneers won both a state championship and the Thanksgiving Day contest!

Goddard was stellar throughout the season, passing for 2,657 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also was the leading rusher of the year with 787 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Vianney’s first-ever state title was amazing as the Griffins entered the second half of the regular season with a 1-4 record, although they probably played the toughest schedule in the state. In addition to their loss to Kirkwood, the Griffins would eventually lose to Providence Catholic, Battle and Chaminade in succession. They also lost to CBC and entered the post-season with five losses.

But they eventually would become the first team in state history to win a state title with a handful of losses. The scary part for future opponents is that Mickey Morrell is only a junior and Kyren Williams is a sophomore; each rushed more than 130 yards in the match against Fort Zumwalt North. Quarterback Tionne Harris, who threw for over 2,500 yards and 19 touchdowns on the season, also is only a junior.

BRENTWOOD and PARKWAY NORTH are two other area teams that had spectacular seasons. Brentwood advanced to the semifinals in Class 2 before falling to eventual champion Lamar. The Eagles had an eight-game winning streak during the season and finished at 11-2. Kaylon Jenkins averaged more than a first down every carry (10.4 yards), finishing the year with 1,812 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns.

Justice Harris added 989 yards on the ground, a 9.8 average and 27 touchdowns.

It was a special year for area schools in soccer as JOHN BURROUGHS and CBC both won state titles. Rockwood Summit, which is just out of the Town&Style coverage area, also captured a title. John Burroughs captured the Class 2 finals as the Bombers shut out three of their final four opponents in the playoffs.

The Bombers needed overtime to get past Priory 1-0 in the sectional round. That was followed by a 3-0 win over Duchesne in the quarterfinals, a 3-2 triumph over Lutheran South in the semifinals and a 3-0 victory over Monett in the championship game Nov. 5. Senior Aliff Rush led the Bombers attack with 34 goals. Goalkeeper Chad Wunderlich had a dozen shutouts as Burroughs finished 20-4.

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team won its sixth consecutive state Class 4 crown at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The Lancers played a very tough early schedule, but they won 27 games and tied one of their last to finish at 33-6-1. Lafayette finished 5-1 in pool play at state and then won a very hard-fought 20-25, 27-25, 25-21 championship match over Francis Howell.

It was the second year in a row that the Lancers came back in the championship match after losing the first game. A well-balanced attack was the key all year for Lafayette. Senior Hannah Flowers led the team with 280 kills, but juniors Merry Gebel (257) and Staciana Stock (198) weren’t far behind. Senior Emelie Orlando had 829 assists and 6-foot-5 junior Lily Cooper led the team with 112 blocks. Kailey Kantouth had 405 digs.

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In the boys swimming and diving State Championship Nov. 4 and 5 at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Kirkwood junior Jack Wever won in a tight head-to-head matchup with CHAMINADE senior T.J. Halliburton in the 100-yard backstroke. This year Wever and Halliburton both broke the 50-second barrier, with Wever winning at 49.67 and Halliburton at 49.98. Both easily bested their 2015 time. Wever would finish the meet with four medals as he led Kirkwood to an area-best sixth-place finish. No other area team was in the top 10.

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LAFAYETTE senior Austin Hindman, who was second to teammate Devin Meyrer last year, won the Class 4 boy’s title in 15:22.30. Other area top 10 finishers were: Lafayette’s Thomas Laarman (fifth); PARKWAY CENTRAL’s Charles McIntyre (seventh); and SLUH’s Joseph Laughlin (eighth). Lafayette, which was the defending team champion, was third this year behind Rockhurst and Rock Bridge. PARKWAY WEST was fifth and SLUH 10th.

WHITFIELD senior Simon Gelber won the Class 2 individual title. Gelber, who was fifth last year, finished in 16:24.62. The Warriors ended up an area-best eighth as a team in Class 2. WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN was ninth in Class 3. There were no individual or team champions from the area in girls cross country.

Whitfield finished fourth as a team in Class 2, and the Warriors were paced by a third-place finish by Hannah Surmon. MICDS was fifth in Class 3. Grace Gore of JOHN BURROUGHS was the lone top 10 finisher, placing ninth. A sixth-place team finish by PARKWAY WEST was the best in Class 4. PARKWAY CENTRAL’s Lizzie Dejoie had the top area finish individually, placing ninth.

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ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY won the girls Class 2 golf championship. The Angels finished with 675 points, just eight better than Rock Bridge. MICDS was third and MARQUETTE sixth.

Emily Guzy, Grace Aromando and Grace Renfer each finished All-State to lead the Angels.

MICDS’ Shannon Gould was fifth individually to pace local golfers.

JOHN BURROUGHS was second in Class 1, although the Bombers were 40 strokes behind champion Cape Notre Dame. Victoire Ippoliti of John Burroughs and Ashton Sinak of VISITATION each finished tied for seventh. ST. JOE also won the ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY Midwest Field Hockey Championship. The Angels, who finished 21-2-1 overall, won a memorable title game as they battled Cor Jesu through 60 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime sessions without scoring a goal. The game and state title was eventually decided in penalty strokes. Annie Genovese led the way for the Angels, with a league best 40 goals.

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It was a big year for area girls tennis players and teams. JOHN BURROUGHS defended its Class 1 team title, while area players won both individual singles championships. JBS defeated rival MICDS in the semifinals, and then Barstow 5-2 in the title match Oct. 13. They were led by freshmen sensations Gaby Thornton and Sami Remis. Thornton would finally win the singles match 6-2, 3-6, 7-6.

LAFAYETTE’s Caroline Pozo capped off her amazing high school career with a singles championship in Class 2. After losing in the finals as a freshman while at St. Joe, Pozo never lost a match or even a set in her final three years at Lafayette. For the second year in a row, Ellie Burger of ST. JOE finished second to Pozo. Marquette’s Ellie Lewis and Athena Zeng were third in Class 2 doubles, while Elena Wilner and Rebecca Davis of PARKWAY CENTRAL were fifth.

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[ARTY PARTY CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM by julia m. johnson

EVERY OTHER YEAR, THE CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST. LOUIS (CAM) pays homage to

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Dada, or Dadaism, was an early 20th-century movement in art, music, literature and film that poked fun at convention and celebrated the absurd. Appropriately, CAM’s Dada Ball offers guests an evening to show off their outlandish sides, says Jimmy Jamieson, co-chair of the 2017 event, to be held Feb. 11 at Palladium and Joule in Soulard. “People go all-out on their costumes,” he says.

“They show up with very elaborate outfits, or in varying states of dress or undress. They run the gamut from non-costume to ‘uber-costume.’” Jamieson says guests have arrived looking tarred and feathered, taped like a mummy or wearing an exquisitely tailored paper suit. “People also come up with conceptual outfits that reflect current news and style trends,” he says. “Many keep their costumes secret until the event.”

Jamieson says he and his co-chairs—Alison Ferring, Sue McCollum and Susan Sherman— have been involved with the Dada Ball for many years because they make a cohesive team and share a strong belief in the museum’s purpose. “We just think it’s fun to work together,” he says. “And we’re all busy people who travel, so it makes it easier having a few different voices involved.”

The event includes dinner, dancing, cocktails, different genres of music and an afterparty. Tables are decorated by local fashion, design and architecture firms. “We’ve been doing this event since 2002, so the Dada Ball really has become its own brand in St. Louis,” Jamieson says.

Sherman views the party as a learning experience and great source of fun. “We learn about what Dada is, what it means, how people expressed it and why it’s really relevant now,” she says.

“Some of my favorite moments include [former CAM director] Paul Ha’s duct-tape jacket, and the year a guest rode in on a horse.”

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’Tis the season for office parties, festive happy hours and seemingly endless supplies of eggnog. While the merry making may be abundant this time of year, so are red lipstick and shimmery shadows. Update your holiday look with these five must-have products to take you from humdrum to holiday hottie!

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MIX AND MATCH Create the perfect holiday eyeshadow by combining an iridescent green with a brown shadow base. It’s a great alternative to the classic glitter shadow and will draw all the attention to the center of your face. Finish off the look with a clear gloss, and you’re all set!

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We’ve all seen a classic rouge lip for the holidays, but why not take your lips to the next level this year? Apply your usual red lip color but add just a swipe of matching red glitter. You don’t have to look any further than a craft store; your lips will be just as noticeable as Rudolph’s nose—but more chic!

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Matching lids and cheeks are the latest beauty rage. In light of the holidays, go for the gold and blend a taupe or golden tone shadow into the crease of your lids. Apply the same color underneath your bottom lashes. Use a matching bronzer or contouring powder underneath the cheekbones to bring the look together.

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Skip the usual red or green nail polish this year. Instead, go clear. Start with a clear base coat. You can choose to stop there or add a few layers of a neutral skin tone. Once dry, apply a gold glitter polish with larger gold flakes rather than a glittery polish. It’s a contemporary take on one of the season’s go-to nail trends.

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WHITE OUT Take a cue from Jack Frost with a touch of white eyeliner. It will automatically make your eyes pop and create a gorgeous contrast with your dark mascara. For darker complexions, try a pencil with a yellow or nude tone for a less severe 'white out' look.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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An OT is concerned with the ordinary activities of daily life—washing, dressing, cooking, cleaning—the things that ‘occupy’ our time. Occupational therapy is what helps us readjust to the world after things like surgery, stroke and hip fractures, or any progressive disease. Its earliest evidence can be found in ancient Greece, when massage, exercise and therapeutic baths were used to ease the distress of mental illness.

The profession became more formally recognized in the 1900s when crafts and activities—used initially to help wounded World War soldiers pass the time— became ways to detect and address problems with fine motor skills.

Rhonda Powell is lead hand therapist at Milliken Hand Center, part of Washington University School of Medicine. Hand therapy is a subspecialty of both OT and PT, and covers the mechanisms from shoulders to fingers. Powell treats everything from acute trauma injuries (wound care and splinting) to chronic conditions like arthritis, tendonitis and nerve compression (carpal tunnel) and says that compromised hand function can be particularly hard to deal with on an emotional level. “You lose your identity when you can’t use your hands,” she says. “And if you are a musician or artist who depends on your hands for your livelihood, it can be devastating.”

Julia Henderson Kalb, an instructor within Saint Louis University’s department of occupational science and occupational therapy, adds, “There is more art to OT than you may think. Not just in terms of how art and craft can be used, but in how the therapy is tailored creatively to the individual.” Kalb, who works at SLU’s ALS Clinic, explains that OT can be particularly beneficial to people with degenerative diseases or the elderly who are continually having to adjust to new limitations. Ideally, she says, treatment is centered around activities that are meaningful or enjoyable to the patient—throwing a ball or hoola-hooping for the sporty person, for example, or gardening activities that employ upper extremity strength for the horticulturalist. An injury like a hip fracture might need treatment for a few weeks, Kalb says, while getting over a stroke could take months. “Occupational therapists also are concerned with psychological wellbeing, so the more natural the treatment setting, the better,” she adds.

The main difference between occupational and physical therapy is that a physical therapist treats the source of the injury rather than the fallout from it. PTs focus on strength and balance, flexibility and posture.

They use weights, parallel bars and other equipment to treat ailments that affect the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems.

One of life’s simple joys—chatting to friends over a meal—isn’t simple for someone who can’t swallow, or find the words to say what they mean.

Both eating and communicating are essential to life, which is why the field of speech therapy (or speechlanguage pathology) is so important. Sara Karpman, speech-language pathologist at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, says this particular branch of rehabilitation encompasses a broad spectrum of disorders. “If there’s a problem anywhere from the neck up, it usually can be addressed by a speech therapist,” she says.

“Yes, it’s a lot more than lisps and stutters,” says Sue Owens, speech-language pathologist with the Voice & Swallowing Center, a division of Soundhealth Services. Owens specializes in voice resonance issues—hoarseness and changes in voice quality due to illness (head and neck cancers, for example) or mis/overuse. “Without one’s voice, a person can feel very isolated,” Owens explains. “Even if your voice can be heard, but isn’t functioning well, it can have a big impact on your life.”

Owens also notes that voice problems can manifest during times of stress. “There’s a strong link between mind and body, and sometimes the physiological symptom manifests in the voice,” she says. In any event, taking a thorough patient history and working alongside a physician helps the therapist determine the best course of treatment. “Therapy can look very different depending on the disorder,” Owens explains.

“But we use the best assessment methods and develop treatment plans to optimize the level of function.”

Speech-language pathologists also address language/ cognition disorders and memory issues for patients with dementia. Often, people who have experienced an acquired brain injury or stroke encounter changes in their thinking skills, in their abilities to use and understand language, and to speak.

You lose your identity when you can’t use your hands.

Powell agrees that treatment tailored to the individual usually will be more successful. “As much as possible, occupational therapists try to find activities for a patient to do rather than just rote exercises,” she explains. With OT, she adds, treatment can happen almost without a patient knowing it. “We find activities that engage the muscles that need to be engaged— turning a screwdriver, picking up checkers, rooting for an object through a bowl of rice.” And always, the goal is to make treatment as pain-free as possible.

“We certainly don’t adhere to the ‘no pain, no gain’ philosophy!” Powell says.

Studies have shown that manual therapy combined with PT exercises can alleviate lower back pain more effectively than any other treatment.

Andy d'Aquila, certified manual physical therapist at St. Louis Physical Therapy, says there is a larger role for PTs these days a.) because of the enormous number of aging baby boomers and their aches and pains and b.) because of our more sedentary lifestyles.

Desk work and automation mean we move less. “But we are built to move,” d'Aquila says.

To be a certified manual therapist, additional training is required beyond what is usual for an entrylevel PT qualification, and involves joint manipulation and soft tissue massage. “We treat any soft tissue or joint from jaw to toes,” d'Aquila explains. “Any sprain, strain, joint injury or arthritic pain.” He says studies have shown that manual therapy combined with PT exercises can alleviate lower back pain more effectively than any other treatment. PT also is particularly effective for easing inflammation in the temporomandibular jaw joint (TMJ), which can cause pain while eating, talking and breathing.

Although medication may be needed immediately following an injury, d'Aquila says a PT's goal is to decrease, if not eliminate, the need to medicate. In that regard, he says PT can be considered naturopathic, meaning 'alternative' or self-healing. He stresses, however, that there is an educational component to PT and a commitment on the part of the patient to keep up with the home program. “A person needs to take ownership of their own care and not fall back on old bad habits,” d'Aquila stresses.

Nancy Hammond, postural restoration therapist and owner of Integrate 360 Physical Therapy, says it's often our body's anatomical asymmetry that can cause imbalance in these areas, and over time adversely affect simple functions like standing, walking, sitting and reaching. Even breathing the wrong way can cause postural problems. “If you can't breathe correctly, you can't move correctly,” Hammond explains. “Incorrect use of the diaphragm kicks in accessory muscles and causes dysfunction.” She notes that the diaphragm, our 'breathing muscle,' contracts 20,000 to 24,000 times a day, which can exacerbate asymmetry, creating an imbalanced pattern. “Injury and poor habits lead to changes in posture through repetition of undesirable movements, leading to muscle disuse, misuse or overuse,” Hammond explains. “If we can get people breathing and moving correctly, muscles work better and a person has more power.”

THERAPISTS AT A GLANCE: Physical: provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. They restore, maintain and promote overall health, wellness and fitness.

Occupational: help individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people ‘skills for the job of living’ that are needed for independent and satisfying lives.

Speech: work with individuals whose oral motor, swallowing, cognitive-linguistic, speech or language skills have been affected by a neurological event or disease, head or neck cancer, or some disability.

Information from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

One of Karpman’s main roles at Mercy is to determine whether a patient’s swallow mechanism is safe for eating. She says there are four different phases of swallowing, and any or all can be affected because of certain diseases and surgical interventions.

A speech-language pathologist, she says, will look at the strength and movement of the muscles involved in swallowing, as well as the coordination and timing of breathing and swallowing. Treatment may involve exercises to improve muscle movement, as well as suggested positions or strategies to help the patient swallow safely and more effectively.

Owens says her patients often are people who rely on their voices for a living—opera singers, say, and even those who work at call centers. And Karpman notes that speech therapists can be helpful in transitioning transgender patients as well.

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IN THE SAME WAY IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD, it takes a coordinated team of medical experts to keep a woman healthy.

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital is developing a care model that networks all aspects of a patient’s diagnostic and treatment needs. As part of that effort, the hospital has hired women’s health nurse practitioner Sue Kendig, JD, WHNP-BC, FAANP, to the newly created position of women’s health integration specialist. She is helping to build a seamless model of women’s care in which all members of the SSM provider team—and the patients—communicate effectively and efficiently.

“Women’s health is an extra-important area of health care,” Kendig notes. “Women are busy employees, parents and caregivers for families. They juggle a lot, and don’t necessarily make their own health care a priority. We support them in changing that. We only can have healthy families if we have healthy women.” Kendig will help provider teams in and outside the hospital ensure that each woman receives all the services she needs, instead of disjointed episodes of care from different offices.

Pam Lesser, director of perinatal services, describes the effort in this way: “Say I’m a middleaged patient visiting my SSM gynecologist, and the doctor notices my blood pressure is high and I have a heart murmur. Under the system we’re building, that doctor won’t just tell me, ‘Go see a cardiologist.’ There will be a system linking me directly to cardiology services to make sure I get that care.” She says the idea is to connect inpatient providers, pharmacists, nutritionists, therapists, doctors’ offices, diagnostics—every service that touches the patient’s situation. Kendig describes her position as a ‘behind-the-scenes navigator’ for all these providers.

“At the heart of our care is a truly patient-centered model,” says Dr. John Hoff, a SLUCare gynecologic oncologist practicing at St. Mary’s. “My partners and I believe exceptional care happens at the intersection of high standards, evidence-based medicine and shared decision making. It’s intended to promote the exceptional level of patient outcomes and satisfaction we would expect for our very own family members.”

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital offers the following services through its Women’s Health program: breast care and surgery, endometriosis care, obstetrics and gynecology, women’s cancer care, heart and vascular services, maternal-fetal medicine, midwife services, women’s sexual dysfunction care and urogynecology.

The hospital’s effort to streamline women’s care is being funded through a partnership with the family of the late Rosetta Boyce Kyles, mother of Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ Kyles. Rosetta was a cancer patient at St. Mary’s and pledged support to the women’s health program before her death.

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Fresh-faced Italian pizzeria

THE PRICES

$8-$9 salads $13-$16 pizzas

THE CHEF

Carlos Hernandez

THE FAVORITES

Garlic Knots, Shrimp Scampi Pizza, Chopped Salad, Pickled Shrimp, Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake

THIS IS THE NEW INCARNATION OF MODESTO, owner Brendan Marsden’s longtime tapas restaurant. He dubs Mona’s, An American-Italian Joint, and it is reminiscent of the old-time American pizza place, with oilcloth tablecloths in blue check and simple walls displaying Tuscan plates.

While pizza is not tapas, this place retains a strong aura of the tapas concept of mixing interesting ingredients into small plates. For one thing, the starters are not the usual, unless you consider pickled zucchini fries and smoked chicken lollipops standard. Even the pizzas are presented in creative combinations like shrimp scampi with bacon and parsley or marinated artichoke with fried kale and garlic confit.

It’s a casual place, with friendly service that appeals to both happy hour imbibers and families. And the pizza crust here, very thin, crisp and with the slightest chewiness, is very good. The toppings, too, are judiciously applied and include a unique cheese combination that actually works, although it sounds questionable: cheddar, gouda, mozzarella and provolone. No, it’s not too cheesy.

Our starter of Garlic Knots ($6.95) was excellent and reminiscent of American Indian fry bread. Dough

knots came deep fried with a dipping sauce of provolone fondue topped by tomato confit. It was kind of like having dessert before the meal, that’s how much it reminded me of doughnuts. The Grilled Caesar salad ($8.25) was a disappointment as the romaine heads had absorbed too much oil. They came with a liberal dose of shaved parmesan and (here’s that tapas touch) crisped pepperoni.

Much better was the Chopped Salad ($8.75), a fresh bowlful of well-combined ingredients, including butter lettuce, chickpeas, avocado, artichokes, cucumbers and green olives. It was lightly dressed with basil vinaigrette. Also excellent is a starter of Pickled Gulf Shrimp ($10.95), which was a creative presentation of good-sized shrimp stuffed into a jam jar filled with oil, garlic, vinegar and pickled onions. The accompanying crostini were superb (wish there had been more!).

The pizza menu is divided into ‘red,’ which has tomato sauce, and ‘white,’ which doesn’t. The Meatball Pizza was quite good, with pork-laced Italian meatballs crumbled on top. The base of four cheeses didn’t overwhelm and small clumps of ‘smoked tomato’ added another element (although they didn’t taste very

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parmesan and pecorino cheeses, and crushed garlic

WHAT INSPIRED THE AMERICAN ITALIAN CONCEPT AT MONA’S?

LIMONCELLO An Italian lemon liqueur that can be made at home PESTO A traditional sauce from Genoa, Italy, typically made with olive oil, pine nuts, basil,

AL DENTE From the Italian word for teeth, this refers to pasta and rice cooked to be still a bit firm ‘to the teeth’ rather than mushy.

[ aftertaste ] » “Mona’s is exactly what the Hill was missing—the best of traditional Italian cuisine

combined with fresh American twists. The atmosphere was spot on, and we loved that the menu included both bold, inventive dishes and comforting classics—there’s something for everyone!”

» owner brendan marsden I have half Sicilian in my blood, so that was an inspiration, and for a long time I have wanted to serve pizza.

FAVORITE DISH

Any of the pizzas, though we have a great linguine with shrimp.

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smoky). The menu also mentioned ‘pesto’ but it wasn’t the garlicky variety, rather clumps of greens that added an earthy (and pretty) touch.

The Shrimp Scampi pizza ($15.95) was also really tasty, with baked shrimp scattered on top and plenty of crisp and meaty bacon. Parsley was on there too, to temper the bacon grease a little. This pizza was a white, with no red sauce, but it had a light dose of cheese that allowed the excellent crust to shine.

A disappointment was Mona’s Lasagna ($15.95), which came in a piping hot skillet and looked divine.

Unfortunately, once I dug into it, I found mushy noodles and too much cheese/bechamel and left asking, Where’s the meat? Linguine ($18.95) had good flavor from ‘bbq shrimp’ (flavored with Old Bay’s-style spices), but here again, the noodles were well beyond al dente.

Desserts are made in-house and are classic Italian fare (but thankfully no tiramisu or cannoli, so far!). Our Limoncello Torte ($7.50) was a delight, with its layers of light sponge cake, lemon curd and limoncello icing.

Better yet is the Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake ($7.95), with crusty biscuit and strawberry compote.

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Our very own KEVIN WILLMANN (Farmhaus) is included in a new coffee table book, REEL MASTERS (Susan Schadt Press, $45) that takes readers through the coastlines and inland shores of the South. The eight chefs featured contribute musings and recipes in the 272-page, beautifully illustrated book.

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POLITE SOCIETY at 1923 Park Ave. is opening in the storefront previously occupied by Ricardo’s. The prime Lafayette Park spot will be a civilized place to enjoy drinks and edibles, with executive chef duties

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These are unique blends and single-origin coffees from small-batch roasters to be delivered, one to three bags a month, depending on price.

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[MIND GAMES WORD SEARCH by patty hannum

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KATHLEEN SITZER AND J. SAMUEL DAVIS IN DRIVING MISS DAISY

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THE NEW JEWISH THEATRE is having a grand start to its 20th season. Opening the year with the brilliant Golda’s Balcony, it continues with the best Driving Miss Daisy I’ve seen in years.

Artistic director Kathleen Sitzer takes on the role of Daisy Werthan. While she’s curmudgeonly and recalcitrant, as might be expected from a Southern Jewish woman in 1948, her passionate support of Martin Luther King, enthusiastic acceptance of her changing world, and relationship with her driver Hoke Coleburn are all as charming and delightful as can be.

As Hoke, the always talented J. Samuel Davis has a number of brilliant moments, especially in his humorous scenes with Eric Dean White’s Boolie Werthan. White’s Boolie is always the calm in his mother’s storms, and both men give Daisy her head, and then change her course, with love and respect. The result is a charming and emotional evening.

The three actors create a lovely ensemble and emphasize the grace and humor in the script. A scene when Daisy teaches an illiterate Hoke to recognize a name on a tombstone was particularly affecting. Costumer Michelle Friedman Silar received her own well-earned laugh with Boolie’s golf ensemble.

Sydnie Grosberg Ronga’s deft direction and playwright Alfred Uhry’s succinct scenes move the story from 1948 to 1973 seamlessly in 35 pages. It is testament to their skills that the 90-minute play feels so full and nuanced.

My only complaint was that Dunsi Dai’s set design felt unfinished rather than minimalistic. But that’s a small criticism in an otherwise exceptional evening.

The Fox celebrated Christmas a little early this month with a solid touring production of Annie.

This iconic, completely American musical features a delightful Tori Bates as Annie. What made this show particularly charming were the hordes of rapt children in the audience and the one little lady behind me, singing along.

Annie and Driving Miss Daisy both speak to low points in American History: the Great Depression and institutionalized Southern segregation, respectively.

Viewed in the current political climate, it makes me ponder the concept of change, with three steps forward, four steps back and an inability to stop making the same mistakes. Art always turns the glass toward us. How often do we admire the reflection?

[ on the marquee ] » ALL MY SONS | JAN. 4-29, 2017 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

» AN AMERICAN IN PARIS | JAN. 17-29, 2017 The Fabulous Fox

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CHAUMETTE VINEYARD & WINERY

by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner hen was the last time you saw a sky completely full of twinkling stars?

Or heard cows lowing outside your bedroom window? Or tasted grapes fresh off the vine? If, like me, the answer is ‘never,’ shame on us.

Especially since a short hour’s drive can put us smack dab in the middle of some of the prettiest countryside in the U.S. Ste. Genevieve County, just 60 miles from home, combines natural beauty with more worldly attractions (about a dozen wineries and a French Canadian settlement dating to the 1740s) to offer a weekend getaway that will make you feel like you’ve been away much longer.

Our immediate destination was Chaumette Vineyards & Winery on State Rte. WW, a popular destination among St. Louisans who have likened it to French wine country. The changing fall colors, a quiet cozy retreat and a gourmet restaurant—that was enough for an overnight escape. Anything else would just be a bonus, I thought.

Turns out we got all that and then some. Chaumette proved to be an idyllic setting, with rolling hills all around. Its ‘villas,’ attractive suites built up on wooden piers to replicate the French architectural style found in historic Ste. Genevieve nearby, had wraparound wooden porches with views of the endless rows of grapevines.

Inside, we lacked for nothing, from a walk-in closet to Kaldi’s coffee.

A hike around the property took us past the large dining room and tasting room building, set high on a hill for optimum views of the rows of Chardonel, Norton and Vignoles vines, as well as nearby cow pastures. Past that, a small chapel nestled in the woods, ready for couples who want a country wedding (of which, apparently, there F14 |

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are many). Intending to do the entire 3-mile loop around Chaumette, we disappeared into the woods down a gravel path, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be.

About half a mile in, we came upon an adjacent winery/brewery, Charleville, known for its Hoptimistic IPA. Turns out we zigged when we were supposed to zag, or something like that. But we were on country time, and decided to just go with the flow—Charleville, it is. On a much smaller scale than Chaumette, it was built in the same year, 2013, and we sidled up to the thick wooden bar for a

Strawberry Pale Ale, $1.80 a taste, $5 for a flight of five.

Back at Chaumette, it was time for one of the weekend’s highlights: dinner at Grapevine Grill, where CIA-trained chef Rob Beasley has gotten some buzz as far away as St. Louis. A native of Louisiana, he infuses the menu with Creole-Cajun flavors; do not miss the Louisiana Shrimp, whatever you do. The flourless chocolate cake, drizzled with port and caramel sauce and plump cherries, should be on your dessert radar, too. We walked the third of a mile or so from our villa to the dining room

Chaumette Winery tasting room and dining room DECEMBER 21, 2016

Chapel at Chaumette

Charleville Vineyard & Winery

‘The Keyhole’ at Pickle Springs

Chaumette field

Massive overhang towering above an onlooker

in the dark, hoping the enormous sea of stars would light our way. Alas, it’s pitch dark out there, even with starlight, so bring a flashlight.

Day two had its own agenda, with plans for some serious hiking in the gorgeous environs, followed by exploration of historic Ste. Genevieve until the homes closed or we dropped of exhaustion, whichever came first. The hike, a 1.5-mile loop around Pickle Springs Natural Area, was breathtaking, with water features, massive boulders called hoodoos and deep stone set-backs the park map dubbed ‘canyons.’ Bring hiking boots! It is as pretty a sight as I’ve seen, but with its own Midwestern forest character of lush woods and trickling water.

Be sure to give yourself enough time for the county’s jewel in the crown: historic Ste. Genevieve. Main, Market and Merchant streets have the lion’s share of tourable properties, but homes all around town proudly display wooden plaques with the date of their founding and the name of their original family. You’ll see many in the 1700s and 1800s, several of them open for touring (not necessarily every day, however): the Louis Bolduc, Felix Valle, Jacques Guibourd, Jean-Baptiste Valle, BequetteRibault and Bauvais-Amoureux homes. They’re French in origin, mostly built by French Canadians who traveled DECEMBER 21, 2016 | townandstyle.com

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south down the Mississippi to escape persecution by the British or to seek better commercial opportunities.

As a living record of Missouri’s French colonial history, the town of Ste. Genevieve is a National Historic Landmark.

It originated as a French colonial settlement, and in 1803 was sold to the fledgling United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Most homes built during the French colonial period, including many that visitors can tour, were constructed in a distinctive style typical of French Canada called vertical-log. The wooden beams are lined up vertically, unlike the horizontally stacked logs of the typical log cabin.

Interestingly, Ste. Genevieve has the largest number of these vertical log homes in the U.S. And, it has three of the remaining five poteaux-en-terre homes in the entire country, structures that are supported by wooden columns anchored directly in the dirt. Also noteworthy: it is thought that the oldest rose garden in Missouri is here, behind the JeanBaptiste Valle House (circa 1794).

Apparently the rose cuttings came from none other than Madame Therese Chouteau, considered the matriarch of St. Louis.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Louis Bolduc home; Felix Valle home; Simone Hubardeau home, 1789; Orris Theater, 1932; Vertical log, poteaux-en-terre home

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from our family to yours...

Happy Holidays!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SAINT LOUIS WOMAN’S CLUB

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BY KARYN WILLIAMS

Especially during the holidays, gathering as family around the dining table brings a comfort you can’t find anywhere else. When you pass around Mom’s signature stuffing she makes every year without fail, and wait anxiously for Grandma’s decadent dessert, you are reminded of home, of tradition. At Town&Style, we celebrate this connection among generations by sharing some of our favorites. So from our family to yours, we hope you enjoy these recipes—they just might become a tradition in your homes as well!

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Rose’s Cranberry Jell-O Mold

from publisher Lauren Rechan This is a family favorite that my grandmother, Rose Sherman, would bring to every holiday gathering I can remember. After she passed away, it took years of trial and error (always unsuccessful!) before I finally found her old, handwritten recipe in a drawer. It’s a cross between jellied cranberry and Jell-O and therefore can please everyone from kids to adults. The banana gives it a great twist! Fill the center of the mold with mandarin oranges, pineapple bits or anything you like. We filled it with Waldorf Salad this year.

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Spoon Eggnog

from associate editor Julia M. Johnson I make this every year on the day my parents and I trim their Christmas tree. It’s from my mom’s 50-year-old Betty Crocker cookbook. We put the tree up and decorate it first, then have eggnog while we’re sitting back, listening to holiday music and enjoying our work. You can make this recipe with liquor if you like; I prefer vanilla extract instead. The eggnog is very thick and rich, making it more of a dessert than a beverage ... so eat it with a spoon!

Christmas Pudding

from senior editor Alexa Beattie The only things missing from this recipe are the little silvery sixpence my grandmother buried in the pudding for luck.

(Never mind broken teeth.)

* 5 lbs. white potatoes * ½ T. mustard seed * 1 T. cumin seed * 2 T. coriander * Salt to taste * At least 2 hot green pepper s (jalapenos), chopped * 1 ¼ c. oil, heated

Cook potatoes in sk ins. Cool, peel, and cube. Add everyt hing except oil and peppers. Th en pour hot oil in, and mix well. Ad d peppers and heat on stove.

Ethel Weiner’s Indian Potatoes

from editor Dorothy Weiner This recipe is something my mother-in-law would make at family gatherings. It’s served warm and has delicious East Indian flavors. The recipe came from the Weiner family’s foreign exchange student, Ishwar, and his wife, Reena.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR ] by meghan gunn

december & january 〉〉 12/21-12/31

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The Night the Toys Came to Life Kramer Marionnette Theatre $12-14 | kramersmarionnettes.com 50 Years of Blood, Sweat and Cheers: A Tribute to the St. Louis Blues and their Fans Central Library | Free | slpl.org

The Big Muddy Dance Company: Menagerie Sun Theater in Grand Center | $25 8 p.m. | thebigmuddydanceco.org COCA Hip-Hop Crew presents … Momentum COCA | $14-18 | 1 & 5 p.m. cocastl.org

12/21-2/4

Humans of St. Louis The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission | Free | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., Noon-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. racstl.org

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT …

Pin-Up Bowl New Year’s Eve specials $10 champagne | 7 p.m. pinupbowl.com Four Seasons Hotel New Year’s Eve at Cielo $105, $30 for children 12 and under | 6 p.m. | fourseasons.com

Pizza & Pinot 360 St. Louis | Free | 4-11 p.m.

360-stl.com

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Dave Bennett Band Hwy 61 Roadhouse | Free 7-10 p.m. | hwy61roadhouse.com

Hwy 61 Roadhouse New Year’s Eve Party 2017 $25+ | 8 p.m. | hwy61roadhouse.com

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Ballpark Village NYE Live! | $75 | 8 p.m. stlballparkvillage.com

Harlem Globetrotters Scottrade Center | $36+ 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sun. scottradecenter.com Exhibition Opening Night Bruno David Gallery Free | 5-9 p.m. brunodavidgallery.com Healthy Living Expo Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport $10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. distinctivead.com

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Winterfest at the Arch The St. Louis Blues and City Arch River Foundation have partnered to bring St. Louisans an ice rink under the Arch!

Skating is offered daily through Jan. 8. Winterfest offers numerous other activities, including Winter Whiskey Warm-Up Dec. 30 in the rotunda at the Old Courthouse.

Luther Ely Smith Square | Skating from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. archwinterfest.com

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Kirkwood Station Plaza | Free | 5 p.m. | downtownkirkwood.com

ETC.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? If you can put up with a little stupidity for a lot of funny, yes.—K.W.

Winter Fireworks Festival Downtown Kirkwood hosts a booming celebration as local businesses offer sales and specials, followed by music from Night Shade DJ and a fireworks display at City Hall.

An American in Paris Fabulous Fox Theatre $25+ | fabulousfox.com

THEATER

Now on DVD: • The Magnificent Seven • Storks • Sully

The Fountain on Locust New Year’s Eve specials Starting at 11 a.m. fountainonlocust.com

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Opening Friday: • Why Him? • A Monster Calls • Silence

It takes a lot for a movie to get me laughing out loud—and laughing hard. This movie has what it takes. Even though the cast was promising (Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, and SNL favorites Kate McKinnon and Vanessa Bayer, to name a few), my expectations were fairly low. It very easily could have devolved into a comedy where the only funny scene was the preview clip. It didn’t. The basic idea: hard-hitting Carol Vanstone (Aniston) takes her role of interim CEO of the family business very seriously and threatens to close her brother’s branch if Clay (played by improv genius Miller) doesn’t up his numbers immediately. His grand idea? The greatest office Christmas party of all time to land a potential client and save the branch. Much of the credit for my doubledover-laughing belongs to the ridiculously stereotypical HR manager Mary (McKinnon), who represses her wild side to keep everyone else’s in check. Aniston and Miller have great chemistry as a brother and sister duo still fighting childhood battles, now on a much larger scale. Even the cameos are hilarious. There is a little of the slapstick, physical comedy for those who appreciate it, but most of the laughs come from the stellar cast, who improvised some of the clever script as they went along.

Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel 1920’s Prohibition Party $75+ | 8 p.m. | marriott.com

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Cabin Fever Beer Festival Get out of the house and head to Schlafly for live music, entertainment and beer. Your Tasting Ticket gets you a commemorative glass and unlimited samples of more than 40 local brews.

Schlafly Bottleworks | $30 | Noon-4 p.m. | schlafly.com

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Coffee Class: Methods & Makers Stringbean Coffee’s roasting facility will teach you how to brew coffee three different ways.

Participants receive samples and take home 12 oz. of their own coffee.

Stringbean Coffee | $12 | 10-11:30 a.m. | stringbeancoffee.com

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OF YOUR OWN [ ROOM MIX IT UP by kate pollmann

BRIGHT COLORS, GREAT ART, AND UNIQUE PRINTS AND PATTERNS JUST MAKE A HOME FEEL HAPPY. GO AHEAD AND MIX IT UP!

PULL YOUR FAVORITE COLORS FROM A GREAT PIECE OF ART AND USE THEM THROUGHOUT THE ROOM!

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[NEIGHBORHOOD GEMS by julia m. johnson

the saint louis woman’s club | central west end » A private women’s club, available to the public for special events » 4600 Lindell Blvd. » To offer women social, networking and educational opportunities pertaining to

WHAT WHERE WHY

the arts and sciences

MORE THAN A CENTURY AGO, ORGANIZERS OF THE STORIED 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR

needed to arrange social opportunities for the wives of dignitaries attending the exposition. A group of local women stepped up, and The St. Louis Woman’s Club was born.

Originally housed in an old Washington Avenue home, the club moved to its present locale, 4600 Lindell Blvd., in 1912. Today, members continue to enjoy networking, educational and social programs of many kinds. The club’s holiday traditions include decorating its stately 1895 home and holding parties, dances and candlelight dinners. Other programs examine issues in fine arts, architecture and current events. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend evening activities.

“It’s a wonderful place for women to gather for edification and social enjoyment,” says club president Anne von der Heydt. Recent programs have included presentations by speakers from the Saint Louis Art Museum and St. Louis Symphony; a panel discussion with members of the Ferguson Commission; a talk by St. Louis alderwoman Lyda Krewson about development in St. Louis’ central corridor; and trips to Cahokia Mounds, Ste. Genevieve and Natchez, Mississippi. A bridge group and book club are available as well.

There are opportunities for members to give back to the community, too. An annual fashion show benefits local charities, and a garden tour raises money for college stipends for young women from Metro Academic and Classical High School.

Women pay a one-time membership fee to join and quarterly dues; they must live in metropolitan St. Louis, be proposed by a member and sponsored by two other members, then be approved by the club’s board of governors. “We have members from Illinois,” von der Heydt says. “We also have retired members who spend a lot of time in Florida, for example, so they pay an adjusted fee. And there’s a junior membership level for women under 40.” The club has about 120 women on its rolls; it holds prospective member events three times a year. Members from reciprocal clubs in other cities can ask to join upon moving to St. Louis.

The club’s elegant spaces include a dining room, theater and ballroom, and there’s a staffed kitchen to create meals for events. Outside groups can use the space for their get-togethers, too.

“You can have weddings, bat mitzvahs and other gatherings here,” von der Heydt says. Outside requests are voted on by the board, and a member is appointed to ‘sponsor’ the event once it’s approved. Town&Style recently staged a photo shoot in the dining room for its staff holiday greeting.

Von der Heydt says the club prides itself on welcoming a variety of members. “We have women of all ages, and those who work full time and part time. We are culturally and ethnically diverse,” she says. “Wonderful friendships are formed here.”

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KIRKWOOD/DES PERES 1879 IRONSTONE ROAD | $939,900 Own one of larger homes in Berkley Manor w/5,200+sqft. 6 BR/4 full BA, Main flr master, private backyard.

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CREVE COEUR 10490 LADUE ROAD | $1,495,000 Completely renovated. Ladue schools. Terrazzo, custom ironwork, master suite. Guest house.

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$ 14331 MANDERLEIGH WOODS DR. | $775,000

CHESTERFIELD/BALLWIN 16834 KEHRSBROOKE COURT | $475,000 4 BR/2 full, 2 half BA home w/eat-in kitchen & center island. 3-car garage, screened porch. $ 14732 TIMBERWAY COURT | $379,000 Thousand Oaks Subdivision home features 4 BR/2.5 BA w/spacious living/dining rooms & master suite.

ST. LOUIS CITY 2355 SOUTH 7TH STREET | $339,900 Nine-year-old Victorian townhome located in historic Soulard! 2800+sqft. 3 BR, 3.5BA. Balcony & 2-car attached garage!

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816 S. HANLEY # 7C | $450,000 Elegant & luxurious 2 BR/2 BA condo in the 816 building with beautiful views of downtown Clayton from private terrace.

8054 DAVIS # 3N | $269,000 Luxuriously renovated condo hosts 3 spacious BRs & 3 beautiful BAs, w/top of the line kitchen.

HOMEWORK]

DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently bought a ranch home in Clayton for its great location to schools and our offices.

We appreciate the convenience of the location; however, the home lacks curb appeal. We love the floor-to-ceiling windows and all the light they provide, but the bushes in front block their view.

Would you recommend painting the entire house or just the trim? We’re not a fan of the color now. We also know we need a lot of assistance with the landscaping but are not sure where to start. Your help is much appreciated!

Sincerely, —DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN

DEAR DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN,

Unless you have gobs of time and money, it’s best to follow the path of least resistance as you think about redoing your home. In this case, your home is in the ‘modern’ style, so let’s keep it that way, but make it lots stronger.

The best modern homes are simple, crisp, minimal and powerful. Your house isn’t quite there yet. As you note, your landscaping is not an asset, and certainly, changing paint colors could add real impact. I would advise painting the existing wood siding a pure white and the existing windows and doors black. This is the classic modern color scheme. Additionally, I would paint the existing brick a complementary warm gray, while perhaps leaving some brick details unpainted. By adding some new modern ‘jewelry’ in the form of new awnings, light fixtures, address numbers and a planter urn, the whole composition now reads as a tailored Armani suit rather than a threadbare tweed sports coat.

The landscaping can underscore this feel by being simple, architectural and ruthlessly maintained. To that end, we see a new walkway of precise, staggered rectangles backed up by rows of knockout roses and ornamental grasses. The whole effect is to take a 60-year-old structure and make it look as though it was minted yesterday.

Hope that helps, —HOMEWORK

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