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Staff writer Stephanie Wallace attended this year’s Wizard World Comic Con at America’s Center—and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Highlights included seeing Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings actors up close and personal, as well as getting to meet Sebastian Stan, best known for his role as Bucky Barnes in Captain America.

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During its St. Louis Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards Dinner, the nonprofit honored Richard J. Mark (far left), chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, who has a close connection to the cause. Since it began in 1971, the foundation has raised more than $750 million to fight retinal diseases.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER ASSETS & ANSWERS SAVE THE DATE SPECIAL FEATURE – Age: It’s Just a Number

PHOTO ALBUM 〉〉 18 SNAPPED! Provident 19 Saint Louis Ballet 20 The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities The Wilson School

STYLE 〉〉 22 TREND REPORT FROM L.A.

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METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY. PICTURED ON THE COVER, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BOARD CHAIR KEITH WILLIAMSON, HONORARY GALA CO-CHAIR DAVID STEWARD, PRESIDENT AND CEO MICHAEL McMILLAN, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE BOARD CHAIR MICHAEL NEIDORFF AND SPECIAL EVENT CHAIR EMILY PITTS. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CENTENNIAL GALA MARCH 24, CALL 314.615.3600 OR VISIT ULSTL.COM. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

The nonprofit hosted sports commentator and former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Al Hrabosky (otherwise known as the Mad Hungarian) and his wife, June, at a charitable event called The Inside Pitch at Algonquin Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Client Assistance Fund of Care and Counseling, which provides mental health services to people in need.

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The school hosted its third Clavius Project Robotics Jamboree competition for more than 300 students from 26 underserved middle schools. The annual event is designed to promote STEM education.

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TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY, AND I’M NOT SHARING THAT FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN IT’S NATURALLY A TIME OF REFLECTION. ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED, AND I’M THAT MUCH CLOSER TO 40 … which

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just sounds weird to me. I’m not supposed to be anywhere near ‘over the hill.’ But really, why should I care? There is no way to stop time (although I could definitely make myself look like I have), and I’d much rather be getting older than not.

I remember telling my girlfriends when I turned 30 that I felt at least five years younger. While I don’t feel quite that young anymore, I definitely don’t feel old. My 30s have been my best decade by a landslide—so far! I can use the words confident, independent and strong with conviction to describe myself.

It hasn’t been all roses to get me to this point, but I’m OK with that. Because every situation and circumstance—the euphoric and the defeating—has made me who I am today. And at this age, I know exactly who that is. I know what I want out of life, and what values, lessons and experiences I want to pass on to my children.

And I just feel good. I’ve always worked out and understood the importance of exercise to longevity and mood, but I’ve definitely stepped up my game in the last five years or so. Being active is so crucial, and I’m glad we have the opportunity to promote that in this paper time and time again. This issue, we feature GO! St. Louis, an influential organization that motivates entire families to get moving.

Once again, Town&Style is proud to be a sponsor of its upcoming Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend; my husband and I run the half, and this year, my daughter will participate in the Read, Right & Run Marathon. It truly can be a family affair, and it’s such an inspirational environment to witness.

So cheers to feeling good as you age, staying active and making the most out of every day. I’m definitely going to take the time to celebrate, cake and all.

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by julia m. johnson A 100TH ANNIVERSARY ISN’T JUST ABOUT A NUMBER, it’s a resounding achievement. Making it

to the century mark is a rarity for any group, but it’s even more notable when the organization has punctuated each decade with a commitment to community service.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has reached this milestone by offering programs and resources that help African-Americans and others in the region build successful futures.

Its four-pronged mission supports economic opportunity, educational excellence, community empowerment and civil rights advocacy. An affiliate of the National Urban League, it launched in 1918 and later set up a school, dental clinic and other programs to give African-Americans access to services in an otherwise segregated society. The agency gained influence as a supporter of employment, health, housing, education, social justice and civil rights initiatives. Today, its 30 programs serve 100,000 people annually at 12 area offices through employment and financial training, GED and Head Start programs, scholarships, food, clothing, housing and utility assistance, and much more.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with the local Urban League for 30 years,” says president and CEO Michael McMillan. “I first joined as a youth member at 16 and became a board member at 24. I’ve worked with the staff and board on many initiatives, and I love this organization. It’s very satisfying to see it reach the 100-year mark.”

McMillan says the agency kicked off its year of celebration by teaming with Saint Louis University on a special program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A January breakfast for 500 guests included Xernona Clayton and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, both civil rights pioneers who worked closely with King. They were joined by National Urban League president Marc Morial, TV personality Judge Glenda Hatchett, and other civic and community leaders. “It was a historic moment,” McMillan says. “Having these icons in St. Louis to talk about diversity, inclusion and helping others was wonderful. And working with the university was a perfect way to commemorate our centennial because we have a common purpose of being men and women for others.”

The festivities continue March 24 with a black-tie Centennial Gala at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel. “It usually sells out, but this gala will be extra special, our largest one yet,” McMillan says.

KSDK Channel 5 is producing an anniversary video highlighting the organization’s achievements and future plans, and Rene Knott will take the stage as emcee. “We’re very excited that Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-award winning actress Viola Davis will join us as keynote speaker,” McMillan says. “Her commitment to social justice is a great fit with our message.”

Other exciting 2018 events are planned as well, including the Salute to Women in Leadership Gala and a new Urban Expo. A commemorative book by Dr. John Wright will be released later this year. “An important message we want people to take from our anniversary is to be inspired by our century of service and volunteer their own time,” McMillan says. “We’ve always been a bridge builder, a connector between business and government and the African-American community. We want area residents to be part of that, and the Urban League is the place to do it.”

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In the 1970s, Asian carp were brought to the United States to clean algae from tanks in commercial fish farms and sewage treatment plants. What could possibly go wrong? Carp are akin to kudzu—imported from Asia as cattle feed, kudzu is now considered a noxious weed. Although cattle will eat kudzu, it grows about 1 foot per day, rapidly snaking over shrubs and trees and smothering most plants it touches.

What the carp invasion may one day accomplish is pretty ugly, too: Last summer, one was found only 9 miles from Lake Michigan. Could they eventually spread throughout the Great Lakes, threatening commercially harvested species like whitefish? These dimwitted 35-pounders already invaded the MissouriMississippi watershed. Whenever the rivers flood, they spill into lakes, streams and standing water everywhere. (Ever hear the insult, ‘Dumber than ditch carp?’) Long story short, Creve Coeur Lake is infested, crowding out species fishermen like to catch and eat, like crappie. A couple of weeks ago, Missouri Department of Conservation workers removed hundreds of pounds of Asian carp from the Maryland Heights recreational area. The big fish are obnoxious for another reason: They get jumpy when startled, occasionally whapping into unsuspecting boaters and water skiers. (And, according to a kayaking friend, that hurts!) Well, why not just catch and eat ’em?

For an idea of how many imagine carp tastes, just intersperse the middle two letters. But is it really inedible? Maybe not. The Patagonian toothfish and slimehead also sounded too ugly for the table—until marketers rebranded them, respectively, ‘Chilean seabass’ and ‘orange roughy.’ Both are now severely overfished. Who knows—instead of using bulldozers to dispose of them en masse, maybe we could invent a charming new name to create the illusion that carp are a delicacy worthy of the finest restaurants.

How about ‘succulent silverfin?’ My father remains unconvinced. Here’s his secret carp recipe: Preheat oven to 375. Clean carp, place on 1-inch-thick cedar plank. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove plank from oven, allow to cool 15 minutes. Discard carp. Eat plank.

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A preemie paradise? When the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights opened last month, more than 30 babies—including a set of triplets—were moved into their new ‘starter home’ on the sixth floor. The $15 million renovation has 36 large, private rooms, an education space, a family lounge, laundry and showers—and a patio. Nurses and neonatologists were involved in each step of the NICU’s design and planning. Rooms have recliners for comfortable feeding and skin-to-skin bonding, as well as convertible couches for parents who wish to sleep next to their baby’s incubator. Other amenities for feeding and lactation support include a hospitalgrade breast pump, milk refrigerator and bottle warmer. Each room has a camera system equipped with a secure online portal that allows parents, family and friends to view infants in real time, 24/7. Most rooms have windows or access to natural light from large hallway skylights. Where windows weren’t an option, overhead lights were installed to mimic natural light. More than 3,000 babies per year meet the world at St. Mary’s. Supported by Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital neonatologists, the Level III NICU treats more than 800 newborns each year.

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Think teens in the metro have talent? If not, read no further. (Still here? Good.) We think any teen who musters the guts to perform is gifted. Most high school plays are proof positive of this. You can see for yourself the talent our area is blessed with when 46 high school acts take the stage March 25 at Kirkwood High’s Keating Center to compete for the opportunity to perform at The Fabulous Fox Theatre for the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Semifinalists, winnowed down from 100 acts in the preliminary round, include 67 students representing 37 bistate high schools and performing arts organizations (within a 50-mile radius of the Arch), plus homeschoolers. The professional judges represent a cross-section of the metro performing arts community and entertainment industry. Acts include singers, musicians, dancers, twirlers, aerialists, jugglers and musical theater performers. The finals—Saturday, April 28, at The Fox—are free. General admission tickets will be available beginning March 26 through Metrotix and at The Fox box office. Judges, who are metro and national performing arts professionals, evaluate acts on technical ability, interpretation, stage presence and originality—plus, they’ll offer pointers to contestants looking to hone their skills. Competitors are vying for more than $40,000 in prizes, cash awards, college scholarships and performance opportunities. In addition to scholarships awarded at the finals—1st place, $8,000; 2nd place, $6,000; and 3rd place, $4,000—scholarship opportunities for Southeast Missouri State University and Webster University also will be available to competitors. Each finalist

also will be eligible for unique public performance opportunities in the metro. This will mark the eighth annual competition produced by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF). Previous finalists have performed at The Muny, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, and in many other local and metrowide productions. FoxPACF produces a variety of other performing arts programs for youth, including Kids’ Night at The Fabulous Fox, Broadway Master Classes and Educational Encores. FoxPACF is a producing partner of the second annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards, slated for June 10.

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I used to work at an ad agency for a clever fellow who’d jokingly start off inane conversations like so: “Some stretch of weather we’re having, eh?” It applied to any conditions … icy, hot and humid, mild, tornado warnings. Weather in the StL is like this—sometimes all within 24 hours or less—and although I’ve been here since 1982, I’ll never get used to it. (I moved from Atlanta after the crippling February blizzard but before the world-champion Redbirds of Whitey Herzog, Darrell Porter and Bruce Sutter.) Well, many lifers in the Lou can’t stomach our weather, either, which explains evacuation plans that may include, but are not limited to, Door County in the summer and Naples in the winter. A perfect example of our weird weather was the week of Valentine’s Day, when it got to nearly 80 degrees on Friday and then snowed Saturday morning. Wet snowflakes stuck to every twig and branch but soon melted on most pavement … except for bridges, just like the signs warn (which confuses clueless drivers in the summertime. OK, maybe just me). Anyhow, for a few short hours, everywhere was a winter wonderland. Glad my wife was feeling ‘pancakey’ so we could venture out early for a greasy breakfast via the Olivette McDonald’s

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drive-thru, because the view from the bridge on Dielman Road over a creek was absolutely breathtaking, but just for a little while. Every surface, coated as though with powdered sugar, was fairy-tale magic. But if you blinked, you missed it. Today the sight is mostly a dull brown—stagnant, standing water and dormant vines tangled in leafless branches.

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A colorful mural featuring a huge moth—an amateur entomologist tells us it’s not a butterfly—has been restored to its former glory on the east wall of a Willert Home Products building at 39th and Park in the Tiffany neighborhood of St. Louis. The lush, vibrant, spring-like scene includes flower blooms and greenery … never mind the stark, leafless, actual tree on the edge of the sidewalk emphasizing how cold and

bleak it was on the day we passed by. The mural, by Robert Fishbone’s On The Wall Productions, was first created in 1996 and restored last year by Fishbone and his daughter, Liza. The moth’s enormous body even incorporates an electrical equipment box, conduits and … well, it’s painted around … an electric meter.

Across the street is a retaining wall also painted about 20 years ago, featuring bunnies, ladybugs and more lush greenery. This mural has faded, and pressure from the earth is forcing the wall to lean toward the sidewalk. It’s on the southwest corner of the new SSMSLU Hospital construction site, where two vintage

stone and brick door archways remain from a building demolished to make way for the new, $550 million SLU Hospital. (The hospital is set to open in 2020.

We’ve reached out to the hospital communications team but have yet to hear whether the archways, wall and mural will remain. We’ll keep you posted.) In any event, Fishbone et al. are restoring artwork elsewhere on the Willert campus. One could call it ‘Operation Bright Sides;’ murals lend unexpected whimsy to the banal form-follows-function architecture of a commercial district.

[TT TRIVIA] CHILEAN SEABASS ARE NOT BASS, NOR ARE THE MAJORITY FISHED OFF CHILE. IN REALITY, THEY ARE LESS ROMANTIC. TO WHAT SPECIES ARE THEY MOST AKIN, AND WHERE IN THE WORLD DO FISHING BOATS NET MOST OF THEM?

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | THE PAYLOAD ATOP THE FEB. 6 SPACEX LAUNCH WAS A 2008 CHERRY-RED TESLA ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE HEADED FOR AN ELLIPTICAL ORBIT BETWEEN EARTH AND MARS. ELON MUSK SAYS SPACEX’S FALCON HEAVY SYSTEM COULD ONE DAY FERRY A PAYLOAD OF 37,000 POUNDS (18.5 TONS)—ROUGHLY THE WEIGHT OF 14 TESLA ROADSTERS—TO THE RED PLANET.

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Y d e T h T s A Punlea OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, several of my

friendships have been put to the test. I consider myself fortunate to have a loving support system, but sometimes it lets you down or makes you face the truth about yourself. Neither is fun, but both are necessary— even if it is humiliating.

First, tequila is not my friend. I had the great fortune to spend a week in Cabo with my husband and two friends when the average temperature was 10 degrees in St. Louis. The weather was amazing, and the resort beautiful. We walked into town every night to have dinner and found a place that made the freshest margaritas. One night, the bar had a band from the U.S. that played old southern rock hits, all songs I loved growing up. This meant a few more margaritas than usual and, for whatever reason, the bar staff started sending us shots of tequila. Never one to cause an international incident by refusing another country’s hospitality, I did the shot (or perhaps it was shots). Yes, our international friends loved us so much they kept them coming, and who am I to turn away such a sign of affection? Somewhere in my brain, the old Simon & Garfunkel song started playing: “Tequila, you’re breaking my heart. You’re shaking my confidence daily … ” The next day was ugly. Actually, I was ugly. I am still shaking my head when I think about it. (Oh, and by the way, Simon & Garfunkel weren’t singing about tequila; it was Cecilia.)

Second, old friends are the only ones who can successfully mock you and make you laugh. Everyone, or at least that's what I tell myself, has a crush left over from high school or college. Fortunately, most keep it to themselves. Not me. At a recent event for my husband’s soccer team, I was going to see my crush for the first time in 40 years. Now, I’d like to say I didn’t make any extra effort, but that would be a big, fat lie.

I scheduled my regular hair cut and highlights for the day before, made sure the eyebrows weren’t gray, got up early and put on makeup, and then made the mistake of announcing to a car full of friends that I couldn’t wait to see my crush and wondered what his reaction would be. This poor guy never knew what hit him. He gave all of his former soccer mates nice, big hugs and greetings.

He got to me and had no idea who I was. I introduced myself. “I’m Patty. We went to school together.” But instead of sounding like a statement, it sounded like a question from the voice of the 18-year-old girl who still had a crush. Humiliating. This resulted in a great amount of laughter from the group I came with. The rest of the day was spent mocking me by repeating, ”I’m Patty. We went to school together.” A little bit of my soul was crushed that night. I'm not sure what I expected to happen. (Oh, yes I do. I wanted him to say, “Patty, of course! How could I forget you? I’ve always had a crush on you.”) But life doesn’t work that way. Instead, it provides you with new adventures that make you realize sometimes you must throw out friendships that don’t work (tequila) and keep others that make your crushed soul feel normal by the end of the weekend.

CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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by julia m. johnson

Here comes the bride! For the fourth year in ▶ a row, PEABODY OPERA HOUSE has been named a Best Wedding Venue in the Midwest by Brides magazine. The 3,100-seat theater was featured along with Chicago's Adler Planetarium, the Cleveland Museum of Art and other prominent venues. The Peabody has hosted more than 100 weddings since its extensive renovation and 2011 reopening.

JOE EDWARDS WITH THE LATE CHUCK BERRY

▲ On behalf of THE DELMAR LOOP, Joe Edwards, who has been dubbed 'The Duke of Delmar' for his decades-long revitalization of the area, recently accepted the 2018 Creative Community Award from the Missouri Arts Council. The district received the honor for its strong support of the arts through public displays, institutions like COCA and Craft Alliance, art galleries, live music venues and more.

k c e h c it ▲ Teacher Jan Jacobi says his

◀ Kudos to SLUCARE physician Dr. Keith Naunheim, recently elected president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Naunheim says he was inspired to become a cardiothoracic surgeon by two high school science teachers who were also SLU doctors.

His fields of interest include lung cancer, esophageal disease and health policy.

students at The St. Michael School of Clayton encouraged him to write a young adult novel about the 16th U.S. president, so he did!

Titled Young Lincoln, the new book from Reedy Press follows teenage Abe's exploits as he strikes out on his own. The author, who has been known to appear at school assemblies in a black top hat, is planning a sequel as well.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Clothes make the man at the fourth annual Gent Menswear Fashion Show March 2 at Encore. The event is part of Gent Fashion Week March 1-4, which includes a kickoff party, pop-up boutique and more.

Webster Groves native and Musician 1st Class Jenny Stokes, principal bassoonist, is returning home to play with the U.S. Navy Concert Band March 7 at Touhill Performing Arts Center. The show is part of the band's 2018 12-state tour.

Grammy Award-winning singer k.d. lang will be on stage at Peabody Opera House March 16 as part of her 19-city North American Ingenue Redux Tour, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of her multiplatinum album, Ingenue.

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ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ Up close and personal, the SAINT LOUIS BALLET performs its Go! Series March 2 and 3 at The

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Grandel. Short, bold ballets by choreographers from Boston, New York City and St. Louis feature live piano accompaniment; guests can dine and drink on-site (metrotix.com) …

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SENIOR BUZZ PARC PROVENCE has certified art therapists who are just one part of a multitalented staff, helping residents achieve their individual potentials and live each day to the fullest (parcprovence.com) … The McKNIGHT PLACE ASSISTED LIVING expansion is now open. We have 90 new apartments, and amenities include restaurant-style dining, a full calendar of activities, salon, spa, lush gardens, walking paths and more (314.993.3333) … THE GATESWORTH gift shop offers a wide variety of unique gift items and is conveniently located just steps or a phone call away from our residents’ apartments (314.993.0111) … MARI DE VILLA offers independent living at Villa Estates and 24-hour, skilled-licensed care at its Villa West and Villa East buildings, meeting the needs of guests as they increase without extra charges (636.227.5347) …

EDUCATION BUZZ MIRIAM: THE LEARNING DISABILITY EXPERTS

offers special education programs for students in pre-K through 12th grade. Find out how we can help your child at our Miriam School and Miriam Academy open houses from 1 to 3 p.m.

March 4 (miriamstl.org) …

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NONPROFIT BUZZ ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS welcomes authors

Amy Dickinson and Kevin Killeen to its annual Authors’ Brunch April 28. The event features delicious food, author presentations, book signings and a silent auction; visit the website for tickets (alstl.org) … CRAFT ALLIANCE CENTER OF ART + DESIGN hosts its annual Makers Ball March 10 at The Caramel Room by Bissinger’s. Celebrate the power and beauty of craft with auctions, artist demos, a late-night party, live music, local spirits, chocolates and more (craftalliance.org/makersball) … URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS recently was approved to sell tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program in support of the Save Our Sons initiative. For more information, call vice president of development Tom Bailey (314.615.3611) …

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The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows families to use 529 plans to pay up to $10,000 per year in private elementary and secondary education costs.

Before, 529 plans allowed families to enjoy the benefit of tax-free compounding on their investments and tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses, including tuition, room and board, and some computer software and equipment. Many state plans, including the Missouri Most program, also provide a state tax deduction for contributions up to certain limits.

Previously, the only program for primary and secondary education costs was the Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). It was much more restrictive, with eligibility limitations based on income, small contribution limits and contribution deadlines. And the funds had to be used before the beneficiary turned 30.

Changes to the 529 plan provide the same tax-free earnings and benefits as the ESA but without as many limitations, and in most states, they include some state tax deduction for contributions.

The new law may change the way families fund college. Some wealthy families may be more likely to ‘superfund’ 529 plans, and other families may choose to ‘park’ their contributions in a 529 for the tax deduction, even if they don’t benefit from the tax-free growth. This practice may cause states to re-evaluate the tax incentives they offer since the state will be providing a deduction without the fees earned from the longterm deposit.

In any case, the new law makes an already attractive plan even more attractive for families.

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Being a senior today is a far cry from what it meant just a couple of generations ago!

With good diet and an active lifestyle, it’s easier to stay healthy as the years pass.

And with 50 being the marker for countless discounts and perks, why not take advantage of them? T&S talked with two St. Louisans who have passed the half-century mark and are enjoying life a little more relaxed.

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“I like to tell people that I’m incredibly busy being unproductive in my 50s,”

jokes Michele Liebman of Kirkwood. “My husband is retired too, so we can do all of the fun things we wanted to do before but had to put on hold because of work. We’re traveling to spots like the British Virgin Islands, Australia and throughout the U.S.” It’s also a great time of life for volunteering and enjoying family, she notes. Liebman has served on the boards of Girls Inc. and Miriam Foundation, and she and her husband love spending time with their adult twin sons. “I’m definitely taking life at a more relaxed pace,” she notes. “People keep expecting me to take up a second career because they think I’ll get bored.

But even though I loved my job at Edward Jones, I definitely wanted to change the pace. When I was working, every day was so driven, interspersing jobrelated responsibilities with personal commitments.

Now, I still have my task list, but I don’t run from one thing to the next.”

Liebman says she stays healthy by working out at home and taking Pilates classes to improve strength.

“Before I retired, I only had time to exercise a couple of days a week; now, I can do it almost every day,” she says. “The rest of my schedule is kind of ebb-and-flow.

And if I’m tired, I just relax.”

Liebman says she is happy that this stage of life has allowed her to be a better, more attentive friend. She likes to travel with her girlfriends, and they are planning a spa trip to Arizona this April. “It will be like summer camp for adults,” she says. For fun that’s closer to home, she enjoys exploring Laumeier Sculpture Park, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center and Castlewood State Park.

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“I feel different physically and have different priorities as I move through this decade,” says

Marcia Wever of Maplewood.

“When my older sister said, ‘Just wait and see how you change physically in your 50s,’ I didn’t believe her. But she was right.

Your focus switches from looking good in a bathing suit to feeling healthy and fit. My body is more of a temple now, so I want it to be functional. I also want to work in my garden or go on a hike and not feel sore!”

Wever makes that happen by staying active as a fitness instructor, but she also has learned the importance of downtime and relaxation. “I used to teach 20 group exercise classes and various personal training sessions every week, and I was on the road a lot,” she explains. “I’m still an instructor, but I’ve pulled back quite a bit. I know stress will still be part of my life, but I want to manage it instead of letting it manage me.”

Her mother turned 100 last year, and that has inspired her to stay healthy—and continue helping others do the same. “Many of my company’s new fitness clients are age 40 to 70, so we emphasize physical health, mobility, stability and flexibility over beach-body exercise,” she notes.

Wever says she used to run five times a week, but listened to her body and toned it down. “You get to a point where quality becomes more important than quantity,” she notes. “I don’t want to just look good in my 50s, I want to keep feeling good.”

Are you ready for AARP? Sheila Holm, outreach director for AARP St. Louis, says there are numerous ways locals age 50-plus can benefit from the organization’s programs, services and discounts that help make life easier, less expensive and more fun. “People want a more energetic lifestyle than their parents had,” Holm notes.

“They want to stay healthier and active into their 70s and 80s.” A full list of the organization’s programs and services is available at local.aarp.org/saint-louis-mo, and you can sign up for a monthly e-newsletter with helpful tips, events and more.

Save money, honey. Take advantage of AARP’s many travel and cultural discounts. “Local members get deals on tickets for the symphony, The Muny, River City Rascals and many other activities,” Holm notes. The organization also offers cash-saving health, insurance and wellness programs, restaurant and retail discounts.

Get a bit more fit. AARP St. Louis sponsors the annual Moonlight Ramble bike ride, St. Louis Senior Olympics, and guided cycling and hiking tours. It also offers MetroLink and walking trips to area attractions, and online diet and exercise tips and incentives.

Wealthy is healthy. The aarp.org website offers several financial calculators that help members ease fiscal stress, from paying off credit cards to creating a home budget. Free tax prep services are available, too.

Work it out. AARP St. Louis can help members find employment. “Resume writing, networking and interviewing have changed in recent years, so we have free classes to get job seekers up to speed,” Holm says.

Smart is the new young. There are free technology classes for members about using a tablet, smartphone, social media and more.

Take time to give. Stay active by giving back, from teaching senior driving safety courses to helping members with their taxes.

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At AccuCare, caregivers show clients the same level of compassion they would show their own families.

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“Families of seniors in need of memory care look for education, support, St. Louis. “His expertise influences everything we do, from residents’ activities and direction,” says Kathy Aragon, RN, administrator at Parc Provence. “This to their nutrition,” Aragon adds. is exactly what we provide; we specialize in dementia care.” As a licensed, She continues, “As a community of well-being, we empower senior adults skilled nursing community, Parc Provence is nationally recognized for its to function at their highest potential by promoting individual physical and ability to navigate dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in residents through cognitive abilities. Our environmental design and active life enrichment dedicated, person-centered care. program, as well as our history, set us apart. We’ve stayed true to our model Parc Provence was developed and is managed in the of care and have a core staff that has stayed the same tradition of its sister continuing-care communities, since our beginning. We remain locally owned by our We empower senior The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Assisted Living, and original owners.” adults to function at McKnight Place Skilled Nursing. “Our communities Parc Provence offers extensive small and large group their highest potential by offer seniors the finest and most comprehensive promoting individual physical programs, one-on-one visits, services, and amenities continuum-of-care services in the region, and that are tailored to fit each resident’s cognitive and and cognitive abilities.” together, we uphold the same standard of excellence. social abilities. Regular assessments of each resident’s Our residents are at the heart of everything we do,” Aragon says. abilities and needs are conducted to allow for individual care. Its wide range of Aragon applies 30-plus years of experience in nursing to her role as programs and activities are designed to enhance the strengths of all residents administrator. “Our programming enriches the lives of residents with and better connect them with their personal memories, which enables them meaningful, purpose-filled activities,” she says. “I serve as a link between to function at their highest potentials. our various departments to ensure the needs of our residents’ social well“Our daily activities are interspersed and engaging, with the goal to keep being are met by all involved. I residents happy,” Aragon says. make sure our residents’ lives “We offer a variety of activities are full and as independent as based on cognitive levels they can possibly be.” and interests that are led She, and the entire Parc throughout the community Provence team, understands simultaneously. It’s important that dementia is challenging, for adults with memory issues not only for those diagnosed to stay active and keep their with the illness, but also minds busy so they can retain for families struggling to their cognitive abilities for understand the impact of as long as possible, giving this condition. “Many of them purpose and improving our families look for more their quality of life.” Research than simply a memory care shows that socialization and community when they are engagement improve brain searching for answers and help health. Parc Provence offers for their loved ones,” she says. the kind of therapies, activities, Parc Provence’s staff of experts and on-site medical care that has undergone extensive create an environment where training in all aspects of a positive difference can truly dementia and Alzheimer’s be made in the lives of people care. Medical director Dr. with dementia.

David B. Carr is a leading Visit Parc Provence to specialist in Alzheimer’s discover how they are leading disease and geriatric medicine the way in memory care. at Washington University For more information, visit School of Medicine in parcprovence.com or call 314.542.2500.

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With 90 spacious new apartments and suites, the McKnight Place of the finest restaurant-style dining available, with fresh, flavorful options Assisted Living expansion offers even more of the upscale amenities and for every meal—which also means no cooking and cleaning themselves! uncompromised care for which McKnight Place is known. This addition to Their award-winning chef, Anthony Lyons, CEC, prepares favorite recipes The Gatesworth communities is now open and brings more of the very best and creates new classics while ensuring both healthy and delicious dining in assisted living to the St. Louis area. options to please every discerning palate. Residents can choose from a variety The new McKnight Place Assisted Living offers a true home-like setting of freshly prepared and well-balanced menu options at breakfast, lunch, for residents of all backgrounds. Every apartment includes beautiful crown and dinner. “Taste is never compromised, and every dish is approved by a molding and wood style flooring, kitchens with registered dietician to ensure both residents’ health custom wood cabinets and granite countertops, Taste is never compromised, needs and our high standards are met,” Lyons says. full-size refrigerators, spacious bathrooms, large and every dish is approved by a “We use the freshest ingredients possible to create Pella® windows that provide natural light, and 9registered dietician to ensure meals that make eating well a treat.” Catering is also or 10-foot ceilings. Residents are even encouraged both residents’ health needs and available for both on- and off-site events. to customize their living spaces with the help of Maintaining an active social life is easy at our high standards are met.

McKnight Place staff to feel more at home.

We use the freshest ingredients McKnight Place with daily calendars full of exciting The McKnight Place Assisted Living expansion possible to create meals that social, educational, and entertaining activities, offers all-inclusive services and amenities, like a events, presentations, performances, and trips. make eating well a treat.” theater, art room, greenhouse, beauty salon, lush The community regularly welcomes special guest gardens, walking paths, and more to enhance its already robust calendars speakers from the Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri History Museum, of activities and social outings. Additionally, McKnight Place continues to Saint Louis Zoo and more, who share fascinating, interactive presentations provide supportive with residents and services for residents their guests. Every 24 hours a day, seven month they feature days a week, including an all-new schedule of on-site physical and activities and learning occupational therapy opportunities! and nursing care.

As a Continuing Care McKnight Place Retirement Community, understands how McKnight Place Assisted important familial Living continues The support can be for Gatesworth tradition residents.

Staff of excellence in senior encourages residents living, providing to have loved ones independent retirement visit as they please and senior living, and is always happy to assisted living, dementia welcome friends and and Alzheimer’s care, family for meals, special and skilled nursing. events, and more.

Their dedicated team is McKnight Place takes proud of their reputation care of daily tasks like for unrivaled service and laundry, housekeeping, quality care across the and meal preparation, St. Louis region. To learn so you and your family more about the new members can spend McKnight Place Assisted more quality time Living expansion, or together. to schedule a tour, call Residents at McKnight 314.993.3333.

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A LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES COMMUNITY Moving a loved one to a long-term care facility is a family decision, and one that Mason Pointe makes easier. For prospective residents, adult children and extended family, there is much to consider. First and foremost is quality of care. “Adult children need reassurance when their loved ones move into long-term care,” says executive director Drew Redman. “They may be coming from the hospital or rehab, so there has to be enough staff to meet their needs.”

At Mason Pointe, as at any Lutheran Senior Services community, qualified staff is an absolute priority, and it’s important that the staff is caring, loving and supportive. After all, this is home. To that end, it’s vitally important that care centers focus on the whole person.

“This is not a clinical environment,” Redman says. “It’s a caring one. That means we take care of the social, intellectual, spiritual, nutritional and emotional needs of residents, as well as the physical ones. When people move in here, they need to feel comfortable and comforted.”

Here, family members know their loved ones are receiving good care. They can rest assured knowing that they’re eating well and engaging with residents and staff. Like the residents themselves, adult children quickly become part of the Lutheran Senior Services family. “There are families who come to visit their loved ones every day,” Redman says. “The employees know them by name.” Mason Pointe’s location makes it easy for families to visit. Conveniently located off Hwy. 40 between I-270 and 141, this life plan community is only a 15-minute drive from almost anywhere in St. Louis County.

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We are a locally owned and operated senior living community in West St. Louis County that offers independent, assisted and memory care living options. Each offers all-inclusive pricing that makes us an affordable option in an upscale setting.

Our independent living community boasts spacious apartment homes, including one- and two-bedroom options, some with beautiful views of our award-winning courtyard. A variety of programs are available to residents to encourage independence for as long as possible. Included in the monthly rent is a daily continental breakfast, lunch and dinner, biweekly housekeeping, a 24-hour monitored emergency response system, and innovative and exciting activities. We also offer comprehensive transportation seven days a week, as well as 24-hour concierge services.

Our assisted living and memory care communities are our newest additions. The communities offer shared suites, studios, and one- and two-bedroom options for residents.

In addition to three meals a day, daily housekeeping, personalized resident care, medication administration and laundry services, The Fountains steps above and beyond by staffing 24hour nurses on site to provide additional oversight and care for your loved ones. Our activity team schedules engaging activities that make every day a memorable day for our residents.

Our vision is to create a community where seniors have every on-site service they need to enjoy life and be stress-free. Our expert team creates a warm, inviting and fun-filled environment, and we welcome you to visit The Fountains to experience our difference. Join us for lunch and a tour.

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Since 1960, the Mari de Villa retirement community in Town and Country Wiesehan says. The coach delivers residents to local restaurants, landmarks, has provided an active, engaged and comfortable lifestyle for its residents, as and shows at Touhill Performing Arts Center and The Fabulous Fox, among well as the customized care they need every day. Started as Missouri’s first other venues. They’ve even traveled as far as Augusta to go to the wineries. retirement center, the family atmosphere is set by president and CEO Fred On-campus activities include weekly Sunday brunches, special Wednesday Wiesehan and his wife, Mary Kay, owners of Mari de Villa. Their children night dinners in the clubhouse, bridge and book groups, fitness classes and grew up in the community and now work alongside their parents. daily live music.

“One of the most important considerations when moving to a retirement Residents Corky Kinyon and Bob Latta, both of whom had parents who community is whether it feels like home,” Wiesehan lived at Mari de Villa, say that moving in themselves explains. “We do everything we can to make that was a fairly easy decision. “Leaving the home I built so.” Offering a full range of care levels means that ... families can rest assured and loved was hard,” Kinyon says. “But because of seniors are able to ‘age in place’ at Mari de Villa and that their loved one’s unique my mother and father’s experience, I knew Mari de don’t have to move elsewhere as their needs change. cognitive challenges receive Villa was where I wanted to be. Everyone is so kind The community includes 54 independent living, the highest level of care and and warm.” Kinyon, who resides in the very same condominium-style units in Villa Estates with a 24/7 unit his parents lived in, says it’s the little things that attention possible.” medical emergency monitoring system; 24-hour make Mari de Villa feel like home. “They think of skilled nursing apartments everything,” he says. in the Villa East and Villa For days after Latta and West buildings for those his wife moved in, lunch who need more assistance; and dinner were delivered and complete memory care to the house. He enjoys in The Terraces, where attending the Wednesday Mari de Villa worked with night suppers and Sunday the St. Louis chapter of the brunches in the clubhouse.

Alzheimer’s Association on “They both are excellent a therapeutic design. events for the whole family, “At Mari de Villa, from rugrats on up,” he says. families can rest assured The ‘Children at Play’ sign that their loved one’s unique out front says it all: Mari cognitive challenges receive de Villa celebrates life at all the highest level of care stages. and attention possible,” “The comfort and Wiesehan says. “No matter overall physical, mental where residents move on and spiritual well-being campus, everything is still of each resident are at the familiar. They’re still ‘home,’ heart of everything we do,” which is comforting to both Wiesehan says. Mari de them and their families.”

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designer donut As if donuts weren’t delicious enough, there is a new generation of flavors that make chocolate and vanilla seem so, well, vanilla. Blue Star Donuts + Coffee originally hails from Oregon, but it’s quickly made its way south to L.A. The small donut shop has made a huge impression on the popular breakfast food. Maybe it’s the juxtaposition of herbal and fruity in the rosemary and raspberry donut that makes my taste buds explode in all the right ways. Blue Star has reinvented the wheel when it comes to flavors, and I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before pastry-loving St. Louis catches on.

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AFTER ATTENDING A MEMBER SPEAKER SERIES about orchids at the Missouri Botanical Garden last week, I left wondering how anyone can keep them alive, let alone propagate them at home. Yet, it was obvious from the questions asked by attendees that orchid cultivation is a much-loved hobby, here and around the world. In fact, the presenter was a hobbyist, retired surgeon Dr. Ira Kodner, who has been enamored with the finicky blooms for 50 years (longer if you count the corsages he bestowed in middle and high school, he pointed out).

Kodner called his presentation ‘A Surgeon Escapes to the Greenhouse,’ and while that implies a mindless pursuit that leaves the science of surgery behind, I’d say orchids only partially fit that description because mindless they are not. If you’ve ever wondered why the perfect, lovely, blooming orchids that enticed you at the store wilt after a few weeks (or months, depending on the variety), never to be revived again, well, it’s because you need to know about things like the Mericlone technique and Knudsen’s culture—and whether your orchid is sympodial (grows from a creeping rhizome) or monopodial (grows on a single stem).

It also helps to know if the orchid you buy is cool-growing like the cymbidiums or warm-growing, like the vandas and cattleyas.

Different orchids have specific needs for humidity, light and air movement. Some do better in hanging baskets than pots; just make sure whatever you put it in has a drainage hole! (Even I know that.)

And when watering, use only warm, not cold, water; remember, orchids are tropical plants. Which also explains some of their other peculiarities. When their wiry roots trail out of the bottom of pots, don’t cut them. Most wild orchids are epiphytes—they wrap their roots around tree branches and catch water runoff to survive, so they like letting it all hang out.

As for why your store-bought orchids look forlorn after blooming, panelists from the Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis explained that most bloom only once a year, at about the same time. So note the date of bloom, and patiently wait for it come around again. But nothing about orchids is quite that simple: Some bloom for a week or two (cattleya), some for months (phalaenopsis), and the vanilla orchid (yes, vanilla beans come from orchids!), only a day. Obviously, it takes a lot of dedication to be a collector. Which brings us back to Dr. Kodner, who started his collection with a Lady Slipper (cypripedium) when he was an intern. He continued collecting through his military service in Germany (where he gathered wild orchids) and during botanical travels to Costa Rica and East Africa, where he acquired a vanilla orchid in 1968 that he still has today. That is dedication ... and talent.

I just will have to admire orchids from afar. And also during my visit to the annual Missouri Botanical Garden Orchid Show (running through March 25). They are just as beautiful and mysterious to me as they were before I learned about their complicated history, anatomy and cultivation. Maybe more so.

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JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE AND DONN SORENSEN AT THE MARATHON FINISH LINE

FITNESS, FAMILY AND FUN: These are the goals of GO! St. Louis, a nonprofit that

encourages individuals and families to adopt healthy lifestyles by lacing up their running shoes. Its signature event is the annual Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend April 7 and 8 in Forest Park and downtown. It features events for runners of all levels, including children’s fun runs. “The marathon continues to be the most the exciting part of our year,” president Mona Langenberg says.

Since the idea of running a marathon may seem too daunting for some, the weekend offers different course options. Along with the full marathon, participants can choose from a half marathon, marathon relay, 7K or 5K. Both the full and half even allow for wheelchair participation. “There really is something for everyone,” Langenberg notes.

Mercy Hospital has been the title sponsor of the marathon since 2009. Langenberg says it’s a partnership that just makes sense. GO! became connected to Mercy through its outreach in public schools and health centers. “The first year Mercy served as title sponsor, we quickly realized there was some overlap between our needs and its services,” she says. “It started as an opportunity for Mercy to give back to the runners of St. Louis, and it has grown a lot over the years.”

The hospital provides medical services at the finish lines of all GO! races. “Through Mercy Sports Medicine, we keep athletes and weekend warriors at the top of their games,” says Donn Sorensen, executive vice president of Mercy. “And through our

partnership with GO!, we hope to encourage others in the community to become more active and engaged in their health.” The hospital also is involved in Students on the GO!, the nonprofit’s team-based high school program that encourages a healthy lifestyle and teaches the benefits of goal setting, discipline, teamwork and improved health. Trainers and physical therapists from Mercy are available to answer questions and attend to students while they train. “It’s been a very cool thing for them to be involved with,” Langenberg says.

Its partnership with Mercy has been essential to GO!’s continued growth and success, according to Langenberg. Working with the hospital and other organizations has allowed the nonprofit to do more than it could on its own. “We started small, and as we grew, we realized it’s best to partner with organizations that have experience and expertise,” she says. “We like to work with other local groups that are doing great work in St. Louis. They provide us with awesome services, and we are able to give them recognition.”

GO!’s growth includes the Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend, which is the largest competitive fitness event in Missouri. It attracts more than 25,000 runners from Missouri, Illinois and other states. While it may have national appeal, it’s undoubtedly a St. Louis event. The courses take runners around Forest Park and the Arch grounds. “This is St. Louis’ hometown event,” Langenberg says. “We want to involve the community and get them excited about coming out and being active.”

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〈〈 GARBANZO 〉〉

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[ the dish ] falafel plate

with lettuce, tomato cucumber salad, seasoned rice and tahini sauce

[ amuse bouche ] the scene

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the owner

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the prices

$7 to $11 for custom-built wraps, plates and stuffed pitas

the favorites

Grilled Chicken Plate, Grilled Sirloin, Gyro Meat, Tzatziki Sauce, Falafel, Mayo Dill Sauce, House-Made Potato Chips

OPENED IN THE CORNER SPOT ON MARYLAND AVENUE IN CLAYTON that Companion occupied for

decades, Garbanzo is a fast casual option that focuses on fresh Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavors.

Interestingly, it’s a rather large chain (although this is the first local spot) that was started by St. Louis commercial real estate mogul Michael Staenberg.

The concept of fast-casual is popular, especially with time-pressed lunch crowds, and it’s a lot easier on the pocketbook, too. Decor-wise, Garbanzo is hardly appealing, but the fresh flavors of tahini, hummus, tzatziki, falafel, gyro meat and more offer a low-calorie, simple dining option in the heart of Clayton—and I doubt you can beat the quality for the price.

My first suggestion is to order a plate. You go through the food line selecting the ingredients you’d like, and human nature being what it is, you’ll probably choose more than you could possibly enjoy inside the pita or laffa wraps (both made in-house). With a plate, you can dip into each item and savor it. My Grilled Chicken Plate ($9.50) was delicious, as were all the sides I chose: savory diced chicken, yellow seasoned rice, hummus, olives, tabbouleh, feta, grilled onions and two sauces. The food was fresh and satisfying.

An extra side of Gyro Meat ($2.59) was also quite good. My sauces—tahini (ground sesame seeds) and white sauce (a mayo-dill mix)—were both excellent. The other sauces were quite good, too.

There was a red hot sauce that tasted strongly of green peppers and was spicy, a Greek vinaigrette that was sweet and tangy, and a refreshing tzatziki.

The menu is simple: pitas, salads, laffas (wraps), skewers (kebabs) or plates. Once you’ve determined the kind of meal you want, you walk down the food line pointing to what you want on it.

You’re free to choose a protein, veggies, grain and sauce. And you’re not limited to one of each—you can pretty much have as many as you’d like (there’s an upcharge for a second or third protein), as long as it all fits on your plate.

Again, I advise not overstuffing your pita or laffa. I added the tomato cucumber salad, hummus, roasted vegetables and yellow rice to my Grilled Steak Laffa, and it was simply too much. Even though they grill the sandwich ‘shut’ on a panini-like griddle, it wouldn’t stay closed and got super messy.

Even worse, I could barely taste the meat, which based on the sample piece they gave me earlier, was really good.

Everything is house-made, from the pockets to the sauces, and the freshness shows. The pita is soft and yummy, much fresher than what we’re used to. The tzatziki sauce in my steak laffa was bright and tasty, with the dill prominent in the thin yogurt. Especially good here are the falafel, which are quite crisp and come piping hot. Ask for a sample if they don’t offer it automatically.

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» It’s a pleasant way to get a quick bite of clean, natural food. It was tasty, and the prices were very attractive. It reminds me of Subway sandwich shops, but Middle Eastern style.

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— Yum! A SIGN OF THE TIMES

McArthur’s Bakery has closed its 13700 Olive Blvd. location in Chesterfield to divert more resources to online orders and deliveries. Scott Rinaberger, who owns the business that has operated in the St. Louis area since 1956, says the closure is meant to help reach today’s customers more effectively.

McArthur’s still has three local retail locations: South St. Louis, another in Chesterfield and Kirkwood.

LOTS TO LOVE

Maryland Heights has welcomed a large, new restaurant called Casa Juarez Mexican Town (called ‘town’ because of its sheer size and scope). The eatery at 12710 Dorsett Road has 11,000 square feet and seats 250 people, with space for 120 more on the patio. It also features a gift shop, full bar and dedicated street taco bar.

ICE-COLD CREATIONS Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream has been refreshed and reimagined with a brighter look and a new line of custom frozen treats called Dipity Dough. The create-your-own ice cream sandwiches offer different kinds of cookies, brownies and doughnuts for the shell and whatever ice cream flavors customers want inside.

The sandwich is warmed in a special press, and a variety of toppings can be loaded on.

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Court Louie at 4001 Utah St. in the Tower Grove South neighborhood includes Farmtruk, Go! Gyro! Go!, Steak Louie and Locoz Tacoz. At least two of the trucks are on site during lunch and three to four cruise by for dinner. Customers order at the trucks out back and dine inside the main building or on the patio. Court Louie is the brainchild of Steak Louie owner Paul Listenberger.

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Circus Harmony’s new Defy Gravity coffee is doing a lot more than waking people up in the morning. Proceeds from every bag sold help fund the nonprofit’s Flying Children Scholarship, which helps at-risk children participate in the organization’s circus arts programs. Mississippi Mud Coffee crafts and roasts the coffee in St. Louis through its Community Beans program, and Circus Harmony sells it for $14 a bag at the Baby Elephant Cafe at the City Museum and Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights. It’s also available online at circusharmony.org.

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THE REP | THROUGH MARCH 4 STRONG FAMILY TIES SEEM MORE IMPORTANT IN THE UNCERTAINTY of a post-

9/11 world, and The Rep’s production of Stephen Karam’s The Humans does an admirable job of delving into the complexities and conflicts of those relationships.

Shown on the theater’s mainstage, the Tony Award-winning play spotlights the Blake family, whose daughter Brigid (Lauren Marcus) has moved to New York City’s Chinatown to live with her boyfriend, Richard (Fajer Kaisi). The entire story takes place in their two-level apartment during Thanksgiving dinner with her family.

Times are tough, so the meal at their new digs, complete with folding chairs and plastic cups, is far from luxurious. But the family, which also includes Brigid’s parents, sister and grandmother, still manages to connect with each other in convoluted, tough-love ways. Outbursts of anger and pain are balanced with sudden moments of wry humor, tenderness and affection. Harsh family secrets are revealed, but there is a clear message that we are all flawed and need forgiveness.

I enjoyed the progression of insights into each character’s struggles. Brigid can’t find a job; her parents, Erik (Brian Dykstra) and Deirdre (Carol Schultz) are having marital problems; sister Aimee (Kathleen Wise) is ill and has suffered a breakup and job loss; and grandmother Momo (Darrie Lawrence) is in a wheelchair, battling dementia. Only Richard’s life seems relatively stable, and his gentle attempts to be accepted into Brigid’s loud, testy family are touching. There are several moments when everyone is talking across each other in a cacophony of miscommunication, but eventually, they begin to listen to one another.

Erik and Aimee narrowly escaped the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11, so that experience colors their actions and emotions as well. At one point, Erik wonders aloud whether it has simply become too difficult to exist in our stressful, modern world.

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creating a physical division and communication barrier between characters, it causes psychological tension and emotional distance among them as well. But the split setup allows for some poignant moments, too. At times, characters stand completely still at one end of the spiral staircase, listening secretly to their family members’ conversations about them.

If you can make it to one of the performances that includes a post-show discussion with the cast and director Steven Woolf, it’s well worth sticking around. It’s so interesting to hear how real people prepare to become fictional characters! And it’s a two-way street. On the night I attended, audience members gave the actors some fascinating insights into how effectively they were communicating on stage.

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〈〈 march 〉〉 THROUGH 3/18

3/2-3/29

3/9-4/6

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A play about an opera-loving American in his 70s who meets an attractive woman while living with his sister.

Multimedia exhibition featuring works by 42 undergraduate and graduate art students from 21 area colleges and universities.

Exhibit of light-filled art with pure, breathtaking colors by Allen Kriegshauser.

Part of the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts series, this performance dramatizes the Path of Miracles, the great Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago.

A Tony Award-winning musical about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South.

the last romance

Kranzberg Arts Center Times vary | $15-$35 insighttheatrecompany.com

varsity art xxii

Art St. Louis Gallery | Free 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. artstlouis.org

whirling dervishes

Grafica Fine Art 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. | graficafinearts.com

tenebrae

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 8 p.m. | $19-$42 | 314.533.7662 cathedralconcerts.org

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paul o’dette and ronn mcfarlane, lutes

Concert presented by the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, The Sheldon and Music Folk St. Louis.

Sheldon Concert Hall | 7:30 p.m. $24-$32 | 314.567.5566 | guitarstlouis.net

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3/9

The internationally known dancer and choreographer performs “The Return of La Argentina,” “Odori” and other Japanese-style numbers.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs with singer and rapper Wyclef Jean.

Pulitzer Arts Foundation | Times vary Free | pulitzerarts.org

3/2-3/4

art in bloom

Kranzberg Arts Center Gallery | Free kranzbergartsfoundation.org

3/2-3/25

10th annual robert classic film festival Films from the 1920s through the 1990s offer a revealing overview of French cinema.

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dance performance: taraj harrell

Multimedia installation by artist Melissa Stern in collaboration with 24 poets, novelists, screenwriters, playwrights and actors.

kim massie concert

Performance presented by the Classical Guitar Society of St. Louis.

A group of illustrations by Tim Lane for his upcoming biographical novel, Just Like Steve McQueen.

the talking cure

3/24

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre | Times vary $25-$80 | fabulousfox.com

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The annual festival of fine art and fresh flowers returns to the Saint Louis Art Museum. Includes a lecture by home decor guru Martha Stewart.

Saint Louis Art Museum | Opens at 10 a.m. each day (workshop times vary) Tickets vary by event | metrotix.com

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The award-winning Broadway musical about the jazz era returns to The Fox.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre | Times vary $25-$100 | fabulousfox.com

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Enjoy hits from your favorite female stars from the past few decades!

The Arch at Delmar Hall | 7 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at door ticketmaster.com

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3/9

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The well-known folk musician shares stories and his greatest hits.

Sheldon Concert Hall | 8 p.m. | $35-$55 314.533.9900 | thesheldon.org

3/9

st. louis spring auction

The Clayton location hosts the local spring auction that will feature paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture and more.

Public preview begins March 5.

View the catalogue online.

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers | 10 a.m.

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3/9 & 3/10

opera tastings

Part of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ two-week tour of culinary concerts with unique tasting menus to accompany intimate concerts of arias and duets.

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3/12

baroque too

Enjoy the sweeping sounds of classical music giants Handel, Bach, Daquin and more.

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opposition

the ambassadors of harmony

The Chapel Venue | 8 p.m. | $15 chamberprojectstl.org

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 8 p.m. | $19-$29 | 314.533.7662 cathedralconcerts.org

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Artists working in oppressive situations tell their stories while imploring the world for peace and compassion.

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sing for siteman

Enjoy pop music, Broadway, opera and more while helping raise money for cancer research.

John Burroughs School | 6 p.m. $25 student, $50 general admission, $100 preferred seating singforsiteman.org

This a capella chorus of 160 voices is part of the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts series.

3/28

a passover program with alan zweibel

A fun spoof about the traditional Jewish Seder.

Staenberg Family Complex | 7-9 p.m. $20 | jccstl.com

REAL PROBLEMS REAL ANSWERS

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

Bad knees, a little extra tummy, uneven skin tone—we all face our fair share of challenges that require some guidance, whether they are medical or cosmetic. We asked local health care professionals for their advice on some real issues.

BUNIONS

SUN SPOTS

Unfortunately, I am genetically predisposed to bunions, and I already can see them starting to form. I hear it's unhealthy to not have the surgery—is that true? I know it's unsightly, but I don't want to risk complications and be off my feet for six weeks (that's what I hear, at least). And I love wearing high heels. Would I be able to wear normal shoes afterward? When is the ideal time to have surgery, considering age and severity?

I've always felt like I look better when I have some color, which is now showing itself on my skin.

When I was younger, I didn’t always wear sunscreen, and I even frequented tanning booths in college. Now I know better, but my face has numerous sun spots from my earlier mistakes. What can be done to get rid of them, and is there anything I should be doing to even out my skin tone or protect it (besides wearing sunscreen)?

- OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT

- NOT-SO-SUNNY COMPLEXION­

There are many different types of bunions, and they don’t all need to be surgically treated. The best advice is to see a podiatrist who can evaluate your unique situation and give you a realistic picture of what you’re in for. Ignoring a bunion that is causing an ulcer on the foot is not good. Padding the area and wearing special shoes is one nonsurgical option.

The ideal time for bunion surgery varies. It’s smart to consult a podiatrist for a realistic framework to make a decision that is good for your lifestyle and schedule.

Many schoolteachers do it during the summer, and people who have trouble with swelling like to do it in the winter because the cold temperatures help.

Recovery time depends on the type of bunion.

Weight-bearing activity is not an issue after surgery.

It is common for patients to drive three days after the procedure. The general idea is to wear a protective shoe or boot for three to four weeks and then switch to tennis shoes. The goal is to get patients back into footwear they like to wear, but to accomplish this, there are times when minor follow-up surgeries are necessary, especially for those who wear tight footwear. These procedures are often minimally invasive and just require a few days of convalescence, but it's important that patients be aware this may be necessary.

There are a few ways you can get rid of sun spots, depending on what they look like and how aggressive you want to be. The easiest and least expensive option is to use a topical cream that has a prescriptionstrength fading ingredient. It takes about three to six months to see results. You’ll also want to have a chemical peel or microdermabrasion once a month.

This will help deeply exfoliate and get rid of dull, dry, damaged skin so the medication can work better.

Laser treatment is another option if the spots are medium or dark brown. There are laser treatments that just target the brown spots, and they will get dark and flaky after about a week. A different type of laser treats the whole face and provides some skin rejuvenation along with treating brown spots. It’s more intense and has a recovery period of about a week.

There are several over-the-counter options that can be used to even out skin tone. These take longer to work and have a subtler result than prescription treatments. Products with retinoids (vitamin A derivatives with beneficial impacts on the skin) and antioxidants are good to use. Make sure you are using a really good sunscreen with at least 4 percent zinc oxide to block UVA rays that cause discoloration.

These rays can come through windows, so always wear sunscreen regardless of how much time you’re spending outside.

— DR. MICHAEL HORWITZ,

podiatrist, Feet for Life

— DR. NATALIE SEMCHYSHYN, dermatologist, SLUCare Physician Group

KNEE REPLACEMENT I've been told by a couple of different doctors that, due to my arthritis, knee replacement surgery is imminent—in both knees. The everyday pain is getting worse, and the swelling has increased as well. It's all affecting my mobility. Will surgery really fix the problem and get me back to running and moving around normally, or should I not expect those results? And part of me wants to do both knees at the same time so I only have one recovery, but I'm learning that might not be the best option. If I have separate surgeries, how long should I wait in between?

- WEAK IN THE KNEES A knee replacement can be very helpful for the symptoms of arthritis, but it’s not a guarantee. It can help with pain during daily activities, but up to 20 percent of patients still have residual pain after surgery. It is important to discuss your specific case with your surgeon and get a better understanding of his or her expectations of your outcome. Knee replacements are designed for activities of daily living—walking, stairs, etc. It is possible to be moderately active, with activities like swimming, hiking and biking, but knee replacements are not designed for high levels of activity like running.

Having both knees done at once is possible, but it comes with higher rates of complication. I recommend discussing your risk factors with your surgeon. The typical recovery following a knee replacement is three to 12 months, but it may vary if the surgery is complex or has any complications. Research and literature suggest that waiting at least three months between surgeries decreases the risk for complications.

— DR. MUYIBAT ADELANI,

orthopedic surgeon, Washington University School of Medicine

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MEN’S FITNESS I am about to turn 40, and I've always been in really good shape. I run almost every day and have a committed strength training routine. When I was in my early to mid-30s, though, I had an evident six-pack, and I want that back! My extra weight is only in my stomach area, and I can't seem to get rid of it. I've maintained my normal fitness regimen, and I've even cut out heavy carbs and beer. I eat a super healthy diet focusing on greens, vegetables, chicken and fish. What am I doing wrong?

- BATTLE OF THE BULGE I have some suggestions for where to start to address this issue. Not all of these points may be applicable to your situation, but by starting here, you'll find something you can change for the better.

'Be consistent' is my No. 1 tip for everyone.

Be aware of what is going in your mouth.

We often forget about drinkable calories or snacks we may pick up without thinking.

Track everything. We tend to overestimate exercise and underestimate calories. The more you keep track of both, the easier it is to find that flaw that may be going unnoticed.

Drink plenty of water.

Switch up your workout. If you keep doing the same routine, you’ll eventually stall in physical progress because your body adapts.

Train smarter and not always harder. It’s key to have a work-to-rest ratio of 1:2. That means you work really hard for 1 minute, then rest or go slow for 2 minutes. Reaching peak heart rate and letting it come back down increases the effects on metabolism.

Work out frequently. Train most days of the week, hit every muscle group twice a week, and do at least 30 minutes of cardio each day.

Be aware of your stress level.

Overstressing can cause your body to store fat in the abdominal area.

There may be more factors at play than what you’re eating and what you’re doing at the gym. It may be helpful to consult your doctor about hormone changes and other effects of aging.

Don’t change too many things at once.

If you alter too much in a short span of time, you won’t know which variable is working. It also can decrease your adherence to the program because you aren’t establishing consistency.

— JASON DAVIS, certified personal trainer, The J

POST-SURGICAL PAIN GYROTONICS & GYROKINESIS Gyrotonics and Gyrokinesis were developed by Juliu Horvath, a professional dancer who suffered a series of injuries during his career, to help him REGAIN STRENGTH AND AGILITY. It’s the BEST EXERCISE I’ve encountered for post-surgery recovery beyond physical therapy.

-ANNE THOMASSON, OWNER OF GYROTONIC ST. LOUIS CENTRAL.

Works with the spine and teaches you to engage your core Lengthens musculature and strengthens small muscles around the joints Gives you greater freedom of movement and increased agility and strength Can be started immediately after completing physical therapy Often used after procedures like hip, knee and shoulder replacements and spinal surgery

CRYOTHERAPY Cryotherapy EXPOSES THE BODY TO SUBZERO TEMPERATURES FOR 1 TO 3 MINUTES to invoke physiological reactions to the cold. These reactions cause the body to constrict blood vessels and push blood to the core where it is enriched with oxygen, according to Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra, CEO of PALM Health. Potential benefits include: Anti-inflammation

Surgical options for abdominal fat depend on the condition of the skin and how much excess fat you have. It’s important to know that it’s not always possible to recapture a six-pack. It’s harder to maintain as you get older, and a consultation will determine if it is a realistic goal. It’s definitely possible to lose some unwanted excess fat, and with proper exercise, you may see the return of abdominal definition.

Vanquish ME Now is the least invasive option. It uses radio frequency energy to heat up fat cells and program their death. An average of 30 percent of the cells are killed, and it has a large treatment area, allowing it to target 10 times more fat cells than other options.

Four to six treatments are done once a week, and there is no recovery time. You can go to the gym immediately afterward.

The next option is Tickle Liposuction, which causes 80 to 90 percent less trauma than regular lipo. It’s done under local anesthesia with oral sedation and laughing gas, and there is less downtime. You can be back to work in two to five days and be back at the gym and doing all activities in two to four weeks. With Tickle Lipo, we can accentuate and define the musculature and tighten tissues.

The last option is J-Plasma, which can be added to Tickle Lipo. It uses cold plasma energy beneath the skin to shrink and tighten the connective tissue underneath. This creates an almost immediate effect and generates new collagen under the surface of the skin, so tightening and firming continue to improve.

— DR. RICHARD MOORE, medical director, The Lifestyle Center

Improved mood Deep relaxation Improved sleep Muscle and joint pain relief Improved physical and occupational therapy sessions Healing of several inflammatory mediated skin conditions like psoriasis Increased collagen production

ACUPUNCTURE TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE uses acupuncture for pain relief. It’s thought to offer many post-surgery benefits: Decreased post-surgical pain Decreased nausea and vomiting Reduced scarring and swelling Strengthened immune system Increased strength, range of motion and flexibility Less need for opioids and other painkillers

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by karyn williams

THE TREASURE 〉〉 Ceramic vase THE STORY 〉〉 The vase was given to me by a friend in the 1980s. She had tried to research

the item but was unable to find any information on it. She never told me how she obtained the vase and has since passed away, but I’ve always treasured it because it reminds me of a dear friend.

WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY 〉〉 I am always intrigued by the intricate detail and

ornate artistry of the Victorian Era. Ceramics of this period were richly decorated, and this vase is no exception with its elaborate, hand-painted ribbons, fancy gilded handles, delicate floral transfers and opulent glazing. For the Victorians, less was not more. It is an interesting example of Majolica earthenware, first produced by Spanish and Italian artists and developed and popularized in the 19th century by manufacturers like Minton and Wedgwood in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Often, identifying ceramics is an academic exercise. The markings on the bottom identify not only the maker, but also the year(s) for the production, based upon the specific design. On the bottom of this vase, there is a small wreath design with ‘EMPIRE’ written in the middle above an imprinted ‘ENGLAND.’ The numbers 719 also are printed, signifying that the vessel was produced in July 1919. This piece might be attributed to the Empire Porcelain Co. Ltd., also located in Stoke-on-Trent, which operated from 1896 to 1967.

Published marks for this company for the years 1913 to 1925 are inconclusive; therefore, attribution is inferred at best.

VALUE 〉〉 Interest in Victorian

furniture and home decor continues from its peak in the mid-1980s. However, more and more collections come to market at a time when there is less interest and therefore, slightly less demand. Since this vase is in perfect condition and wear is commensurate with age, it is a beautiful example of the artistry of a golden age.

Value: $100-$200.

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

We purchased our home recently and love the ranch floor plan. However, the outside needs some curb appeal. We would love a front porch or verandah, something to break up the long roofline and provide a dramatic entryway. Our concern is that we do not want to lose the two ornamental trees in front. Also, a lot of owners with similar homes in the neighborhood have chosen to paint their brick. We have considered this and, knowing the roof and gutters need replacing, it would be the perfect time to coordinate brick color with any proposed changes. Landscaping suggestions would be greatly appreciated as well, considering the long sidewalk in front.

Sincerely, DEAR RANCH REDO,

—RANCH REDO

I’ve always felt that ranch homes such as yours are among those with the most potential in our area. As you point out, their floor plans are often very livable and they usually occupy huge lots with mature trees. At the same time, their long, flat, boxcar-like shapes don’t impress us very much. So what do we need to do?

The first thing is to add some vertical interest to the long, uninterrupted roof. In this situation, adding ceiling height to the living room (along with taller windows) provides an accent at the center of the façade, exactly where it is needed. A new brick planter at the base of this element also adds needed dimension to the flat façade.

Adding further dimension is a new porch with a copper roof that features double columns to create a grander entry. A new brick planter/mailbox/light pier at the street gives additional impact to the entry sequence. To the left of the living room, new doors lead to a new terrace, shielded by an evergreen hedge.

Since the style of the house isn’t really Colonial, I have removed all the shutters. A new asphalt roof in a slate green/gray/blue color coordinates with the new pale green paint on the existing orange bricks. Various black accents add a note of contrast and elegance. With these changes, the façade now feels proud, confident and ready to take on its next half century.

Thanks for asking, HOMEWORK IS PENNED BY PAUL DOERNER, FOUNDING PARTNER OF THE LAWRENCE GROUP. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR HOME CRITIQUED, CONTACT US AT HOMEWORK@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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B OLD & B RIGHT

BOLD

BRIGHT

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE | PHOTOS BY SUZY GORMAN

SARA ZIGMAN HAS BEEN PAINTING THE TOWN RED—AND GREEN AND BLUE AND YELLOW! The artist and mom of four has her own design business, TLZdesigns, and last year alone, she provided illustrations for the regional Hello, There! Books line; was commissioned to paint a mural in The Loop for the Stella Artois event, The Art of the Chalice; and had her first solo art show at Cottleville Synergy Center. Somehow she also found the time to move, and we got a look inside at the bright, bold designs of Zigman’s Wildwood home.

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T&S | ARE YOU FROM ST. LOUIS ORIGINALLY? Sara Zigman | I was born here but raised in Michigan. I can’t answer the question of where I went to high school, but I feel like a St. Louisan. Everyone born in St. Louis is implanted with a chip, and the Arch is a giant magnet that pulls you back, whether you want it to or not!

T&S | WHAT WERE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A HOUSE? SZ | I’ve moved three times, but not very far. I wanted my son to keep attending the same school and stay near his friends. My daughters are all in college, but he’s a little guy in second grade. I needed a house big enough for the girls to have a home base and for him to have his own space. This house was renovated before I bought it. As much as I love design and changing things, I just couldn’t do it on my own right now. It’s like a new house but not, which was exactly what I wanted.

TAKE RISKS IF YOU CAN. THERE’S ALMOST NOTHING YOU CAN’T UNDO.

T&S | HAVE YOU MADE ANY CHANGES? SZ | I put built-ins throughout the house.

I have very modern tastes, and in every house I’ve owned, I’ve never had an entertainment center or dresser. I use built-ins for display, storage and entertainment. I also redid the staircase.

Before, it had a very dated, wooden stair rail. Correy Evrard of Evrard Development built a custom staircase for me that is much more modern and fits the aesthetic of the house. He’s an incredibly talented craftsman and a rising star in town! I redid some of the kitchen and have made some design changes like adding pops of color. I’ve really been getting into wallpaper—something I never thought would happen! I’ve used it to create focal walls.

T&S | DID YOU APPROACH THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE THE WAY YOU DO YOUR ART? SZ | When I walk into a space, I immediately start thinking about the possibilities. As soon as I walked in, I knew it was the house for me. Even though I’ve only been here a couple of months, I just jumped right in to get as much done as possible, and that’s very much how I approach art. It’s what I do for a living, but it’s my passion and therapy as well. When painting, I’ll have a vision at 3 a.m. and obsess about it until I get it done. It just flows out, and the whole house is an ode to that. I’ve done everything on the main floor, but I need to tackle upstairs and downstairs next.

T&S | WHERE DOES YOUR INSPIRATION COME FROM? SZ | I’ve always been into design. My parents raised me to appreciate midcentury and modern aesthetics, and I love artists like Matisse and Calder. I’m really attracted to color, but I’ve been doing more things in black and white. I can appreciate other types of art like pastels, but bold prints and fulldepth color appeal to me, even with neutrals.

My bedroom is almost completely black and white; it’s a more calming palette, but it still makes a bold impression. Everyone thought I was kind of nuts when I painted everything but the trim in my dining room black, but I love it! Take risks if you can. There’s almost nothing you can’t undo. In my design work, I like to push people to do something unexpected.

Everything doesn’t need to be traditional and done in ‘blah’ color palettes. Homeowners shouldn’t be afraid to try something new.

I do a lot of murals, including large-scale ones around St. Louis. Outdoor and street art are things I’m trying to instill in our city. I also am collaborating with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund. Color, texture, textiles, street art—they all get my creative juices flowing. I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and go to my studio. It’s a blessing and a curse, having it in my home.

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T&S | DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PIECE? SZ | There are two really large paintings with poured stripes of color. I’ve had a lot of interest in those, but I’ll probably never sell them. I painted them when my girls were little. They’re triplets, so I didn’t get to go out much. I’d gone to an art fair and had dinner plans, but suddenly, I was crazy inspired and couldn’t wait. I went home and didn’t have any blank canvases, so I just started painting over some that I never really loved. I spent all night pouring paint over and over. It was like

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waking up from a dream and trying to remember the details; I had to finish them. I just love them. That’s the height of inspiration, when I just have this idea and have to get it done. I’m doing a series of painted spheres that I call marbles. I had an art opening in November, and even though everything was done, I had this crazy idea and had to stop everything to make sure they got into the show. For the Fashion Fund collaboration, I made a series to match the spring collection of Ruben Reuel’s Demestik clothing line.

T&S | WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPACE IN THE HOUSE? SZ | I think the great room. I love the large built-in— California Closets told me it’s the tallest they’ve ever done—and the staircase. I also can see through the whole house from there. Sometimes I feel bad having my own artwork up, but then I walk through and feel happy. Even when it’s cloudy and gray, I still have color popping. That’s what I need: clean lines, design and color!

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