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4/18 poland past & present» Editor Dorothy Weiner attended a presentation by author Dr. Aleksander Skotnicki, ‘Building Bridges: Polish-Jewish Perspectives.’

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Editor Dorothy Weiner enjoyed opening night of The Lion King at the Fabulous Fox. —DOROTHY WEINER

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Managing editor Karyn Williams and fashion editor Chrissie Wojciechowski enjoyed a fun afternoon at the 38th annual Glennon Style Fashion Show, Boutique & Luncheon at The Chase. Hosted by Glennon Guild, the event raises money for inpatient and outpatient cancer services at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

COVER STORY – Saint Louis Zoo TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY REACHING OUT – Vicki Friedman of Arts as Healing Foundation COVER STORY – Veiled Prophet Foundation SPECIAL FEATURE – Sing for Siteman HAPPENINGS

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from the editor's desk You’ve probably heard about the Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF). It’s planning to rekindle manufacturing in St. Louis. For those of us who weren’t in town during Washington Avenue’s heyday, it may be hard to wrap our minds around what this means.

We missed the St. Louis Garment District, decades of shoe, hat, notions and clothing production that supplied the entire country.

It was an era that had to be experienced to be understood.

Fortunately, SLFF has made it possible for us to do that.

During a recent event at the Missouri History Museum, the group unveiled a 12-minute film of interviews with some of the folks from that time—1930s to 1960s—when St. Louis was second only to NYC in ‘the needle trade.’ These St. Louisans, many of whose names you will recognize, had familial ties to the booming industry. We heard from onetime manufacturers, shop owners, window dressers, milliners, pattern makers and the ‘mayor of Washington Avenue,’ who managed one million square feet of manufacturing space, including the Merchandise Mart in St. Louis. (Yes, there was such a thing!) Remarkably, the St. Louis fashion business in 1939 generated $147 million, the equivalent of $2.2 billion today! I recommend viewing the film on the SLFF website, stlouisfashionfund.org.

So what happened to all that manufacturing activity? The usual string of changes: the rise of automation; cheaper overseas production; the introduction of what would come to be known as ‘big box stores’; increased union demands that cut into profits; and a college-educated new generation that didn’t want to follow their parents and grandparents into ‘the rag business.’

We can’t turn back the hands of time, but fashion can return to Washington Avenue, albeit in a different, 21st-century way. Like with up-and-coming designers (supported by the Fashion Fund), who are practicing their craft right now at the Saint Louis Fashion Incubator at 1533 Washington Ave. Imagine how inspiring it must be to create in a place where so much fashion history was made!

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into town June 16 for an exclusive appearance at this year’s ZOOFARI’17, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. The biennial event is Saint Louis Zoo’s biggest fundraiser and, with the addition of the group’s infectious music, bouffant hairdos and high-energy dance moves, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. “This terrific party began as a boxed dinner and dance in 1965,” says event co-chair Cynthia Brinkley. “But since 1989, some of St. Louis’ best restaurants, hotels, bars and caterers have helped grow it into the big and wonderful event it is today.” More than 60 local businesses are on tap to provide the evening’s food and drink.

“The zoo is fortunate to have the support of hundreds of companies and individuals who make this party a great success,” says Steve Finerty, Brinkley’s co-chair. “From attendees, sponsors, auction donors and entertainers, we all work together to create this celebration.”

The zoo is a world leader in saving endangered species and their habitats, and many of its beloved animals are threatened in the wild by shrinking habitats, poaching and disease. All proceeds from ZOOFARI support these conservation efforts in the U.S. and around the world.

This year, the event’s featured animal is the African crowned crane, so called for its ‘crown’ of fine golden feathers. Because of threats to its habitat due to drainage, overgrazing and pollution, it was uplisted in 2012 from ‘vulnerable’ to ‘endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The bird lives in open grasslands and usually mates for life. Known for its commitment to conservation, the zoo is doing its part locally as well—reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and reintroducing certain threatened species back into Missouri, as well as overseas.

The last ZOOFARI, in 2015, raised a record $1.1 million and attracted around 3,500 partygoers.

“We are so thrilled to welcome the B-52s as the talent this year,” says ZOOFARI’17 committee member Steve Schankman. “They will have us dancing through the night!” The group—perhaps best known for hits like ‘Love Shack’ and ‘Rock Lobster’—has a career that spans nearly 40 years and more than 20 million albums.

In addition to fine food and dancing under the stars, there will be a silent auction of luxury items. Again this year, guests are invited to purchase a First Pick raffle ticket. Each $100 ticket will be entered into a drawing that takes place June 14. The winner gets to choose from all the items, which include trips, jewelry, unique experiences and more. Only 200 First Pick tickets will be available, and they must be purchased by 5 p.m. June 13.

“Everyone who has attended in the past knows that this is a magical evening,” Finerty says. “This year’s event should be the best one yet.” The black-tie celebration is open to those 21 and up.

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Butterflies flutter and flit around mostly, and occasionally alight just long enough for your camera to catch a vibrant blur. But in our case, they plummet, then sink, in ‘Butterflies,’ Manolo Valdés’ monumental sculpture of welded steel and aluminum. The piece is now on loan from the Gateway Foundation and installed on the east side of the St. Louis Public Library’s downtown branch. As they say, you can’t miss it. The sculpture is enormous: More than 15 feet tall, 31 feet wide and 16 feet deep, it was installed in three separate pieces, by crane.

And great pains were taken over the last few months by the foundation and the library to ensure it doesn’t go anywhere, or start to lean like that tower in Pisa.

A 31-foot-deep concrete pier was installed to support the statue, which was then placed on a metal and granite base. ‘Butterflies’ is the second-largest piece in Gateway’s collection of 55 works displayed throughout the metro. It’s one in a series of Valdés’ sculptures of butterfly ‘headdresses.’ Headdresses?! That’s heavy enough that just thinking about it could cause a headache, like Iron Butterfly’s psychedelic album ‘In-AGadda-Da-Vida’ probably would, less than two minutes into it. Variations on ‘Butterflies’—or ‘Mariposas,’ in the artist’s native Spanish—have been installed at New York Botanical Garden and at Chatsworth House, a lavish, stately home in Derbyshire, England. Valdés, who lives in NYC, has said he was inspired by the sight of butterflies alighting on a sculpture in Central Park. The downtown library takes up the city block bordered by Locust and Olive streets to the north and south, and 13th and 14th streets to the east and west. As massive as it is, the sculpture is whimsical and uplifting.

Aluminum wings glitter in sunlight, their undersides

greenish from reflecting the new sod. Next time you check out a book at the library … something you really should do with frequency … make sure you set aside some time for gawking. It’s well worth it.

The summer concert and festival season is in full swing, and coming up June 1 is the first installment of a new monthly celebration in Chesterfield: Party off the Parkway. There will be food. There will be drink. There will be music. There will be … yoga? And origami? You betcha. The free community event takes place the first Thursday of every month from June through October, 4 to 8 p.m., at Chesterfield Central Park. At the first party, enjoy some of the metro’s best barbecue from Sugarfire, handcrafted brews from 4 Hands Brewing Co., and wine from Naked Vine. There’ll be a farmers market featuring local food and one-of-a-kind craft vendors. At 5:30, let there be music! Three Pedros—select members of the band Vote 4 Pedro—will take rock down a notch with acoustic covers of classics, from The Beatles and Tom Petty to The Police and Jason Mraz. Did we mention dessert? June 1 will be Ices Plain & Fancy, which uses liquid nitrogen to ‘flash churn’ its confections, some of which are boozy concoctions. And—surprise!— each month’s party will be a new event with different restaurants, live music, pop-up beer gardens, farmers markets, ‘Get Active’ programs, and art events for kids.

This month’s activity will be beginners’ yoga, combining postures, breathing and meditation (bring your own mat!). Kids will enjoy origami, folding colorful paper into critters and other shapes that will become part of an origami public art installation at the ’Burbs Music & Arts Festival … yes, another summer festival

coming up Aug. 5. But, meanwhile, let’s stay focused!

Dates for the next Party off the Parkway community celebrations are July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Not from Chesterfield? This sounds like a party to crash!

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The free ‘Live at Lunch’ concert series outdoors in Cortex Commons kicks off on Friday (May 12), giving you an excuse to take a long lunch—then be wildly productive all afternoon following an infusion of local music presented by the Sheldon.

Attendees may bring their own lunches, or patronize the local food trucks on site each month.

• May 12: The Bottle Snakes, specializing in 1920s and ’30s piano/guitar blues and original ‘low-down blues, raucous stomps and ragged hokum’ • June 9: Harvey Lockhart and the Collective, with Lockhart on saxophone and his collective of musicians on trumpet, guitar, piano, bass and drums • July 14: Emily Wallace & Jim Peters; Wallace, half of the singer/songwriter duo the Sleepy Rubies, is accompanied by guitarist Jim Peters.

• Aug. 11: Farshid EtniKo, a combo playing Latin jazz and ‘world’ music performs originals, jazz standards and songs with a Latin flavor and Persian touch • Sept. 8: Crystal Lady, an up-and-coming St. Louis band composed of Chela Mancuso, Aaron Brown, John Walker, Ben Stitzel and David Michelson • Oct. 13: Devon Cahill bills herself as a singer, songwriter, ukulele player and accidental actor This will be the second year for the series, which takes place on the second Friday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October at 4240 Duncan Ave. The series is sponsored by Polsinelli.

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locations in the metro and on the Wash. U. School of Medicine campus at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Plus, multidisciplinary, coordinated care will help ensure patients can see as many as three physicians in one visit, a team approach that means a treatment plan may be determined in a day. Among the expanded center’s offerings: five medical oncologists—up from three; 16 medical oncology exam rooms—up from eight; 32 chemotherapy infusion chairs; and state-of-the-art linear accelerators with a wide range of treatment capabilities, including delivering precisely targeted radiation to tumors in the body or brain. The center is near the intersection of Mexico and Jungermann roads at 150 Entrance Way. Meanwhile, an expansion is under way at Barnes-Jewish, where the hospital’s Parkview Tower will include private inpatient rooms for Siteman patients.

The Big Bend Railroad Club is off a big bend on Big Bend Boulevard, at 8833 to be exact, where real trains once stopped to pick up passengers at the depot, which was built in 1910 and at that time had a beautiful tile roof. The model railroaders inside, who operate a 60-foot-long ‘O’ gauge layout, are a hardy crew, but the current roof of the train hobbyist house, circa 1950, is asphalt shingle—and not hardy

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Inside the donation container on Tuesday (May 2) were a $20 bill and two singles. Watching the model trains run were a number of older men and a young couple with their curious little girl perched atop dad’s shoulders. A father and son were carefully navigating the real railroad crossing to go inside. The depot is open to the public from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Webster Groves High School kids started the club in 1938, and when Frisco was planning to demolish it in the 1990s, club members (new ones, of course; although the first club president is still living!) purchased the building and have dedicated most of it to the layout. Volunteer ‘engineers’ on a catwalk (who call their web of RR lines the Springfield & Ozark Railway) give instructions

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Prior to moving into my traditional Colonial house in Clayton, my family lived in a Tudor-style house in Webster Groves. It had two huge, sloping gardens that abutted the house and four window boxes. I always considered myself a rather gifted gardener. I planted perennials and then filled in the rest of the garden with annuals. I did it all myself, and with two kids and a fulltime job, it was something I really looked forward to even though it was a lot of work. Well, until this happened.

My husband and I asked a landscaper to stop by for a consultation. He had done work in the neighborhood and we liked the results. As we started talking about what we wanted, I asked, ‘What do you think of the gardens?’ I expected him to comment on the colorful flower boxes, or perhaps mention the nice mix of perennials and annuals. Or even ask who ‘we used’ to make it look so beautiful. He didn’t. Instead he said: ‘You have what we call a hillbilly garden.’ Dumbly, I asked what that meant. ‘Oh, you know, just one where everything is thrown together: no symmetry, just kind of haphazard.’ I was crushed, flattened, gob-smacked, stunned—you get the idea. My balloon was popped. I wasn’t a gardener, much less a gifted one!

As a result of that one comment, I spend an unusual amount of time each spring planning my garden. First, I look at magazines, then the Internet (specifically what is suggested for flower boxes and potted plants). Next up is color scheme: What would look good against the brick of the house, or with the color of the pots, or the color of the rose bushes? I then visit a number of nurseries to see what’s in stock. And finally, I decide what to buy.

Once I have the plants, I determine which pots will be grouped together and make my final, final decision on which plants will go in each container. Then I start potting. I spend time repositioning each pot, fluffing each plant in the flower boxes and strategically lining up each plant in the garden so a hole can be dug. Everything must be perfect. I have spent more hours over the past 15 years obsessing about my garden that I now hate gardening. The fun is gone. All because someone called my beautiful, non-conforming garden a name I didn’t like.

Hmm. I am sure a therapist could explain what this says about my personality. Yes, I am obsessive compulsive. Yes, I need other people’s approval. But the truth is that man, whose name I have long forgotten, had no idea his words would stay with me forever and hurt me. I am sure if he did, he would have smiled and told me my garden looked great. I know it sounds ridiculous, but sometimes feelings are ridiculous. So, this year, I’m done.

I am going to recapture my love of gardening and plant whatever I want: no rhyme or reason, no color theme, no symmetry. I might have a hillbilly garden, but I will finally be a happy gardener again. And if you happen to walk by, feel free to call me gifted.

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BOARD MEMBERS JOAN CULVER AND HEATHER RAZNICK WITH BEAU WILLIMON

ARRIVAL OF THE NATCHEZ BY JOHN M. HELLER

In a beautiful (literally) collaboration, RELIANCE BANK in Frontenac and KODNER GALLERY in Ladue have worked together to display a collection of original paintings by St. Louis artist John M. Heller (1891-1971). The pieces will be on display at the bank May 12 through 31 (10301 Clayton Road) in a hyper-local effort: local bank, local gallery, local artist (spotlighted in our local paper)!

Cheers to PLANNED PARENTHOOD, whose recent annual luncheon featured Academy Award nominated screenwriter and producer Beau Willimon. The native St. Louisan is creator of Netflix’s popular series, House of Cards, and a political activist. Last year he started Action Group Network, a movement that espouses grassroots organizing to protect services like Planned Parenthood.

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[ REACHING OUT award winner

arts as healing foundation To bring the therapeutic benefits of art to those touched by cancer and other chronic illnesses

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[ our wish list ] to cover the costs of art » Donations supplies for classes » Use of new locations to hold classes » Artist volunteers VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH: Fundraising and grant writing Establishing GoFundIt and Kickstarter campaigns to fund a year’s worth of free, daily art classes and art supplies Promoting community awareness Social media to promote the organization and attract more patients and donations Event planning services Selling collaborative art pieces to corporate customers

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meet founder VICKI FRIEDMAN OF OLIVETTE

How did the organization get established?

I am a professional artist and was the director of MedPIC at Washington University School of Medicine, in charge of medical photography, illustrations and computer graphics for the entire medical center. In 2005, I was approached about the possibility of teaching art to cancer patients. We started with one class at Siteman Cancer Center, and I had only about eight people the first time.

It was my first taste of teaching art in a different setting, and the first time many of these patients experienced art. From there, we had a lot of success. I put out posters throughout the medical center and Siteman and, along with word of mouth, the program kept growing. We had to keep moving to bigger rooms, which was

wonderful! When I retired from Wash. U., I was given the opportunity to take Arts as Healing with me, and this is our third year with a 501(c)(3) designation.

What is your connection to this particular cause?

I have been an artist my entire life. I did my undergrad and graduate work at the Wash. U. school of fine arts and was trained in many different mediums. I’m also connected to the other side of it because I am a two-time cancer survivor. My first diagnosis was when I was 31, my second 30 years later.

What is the program like now?

When we became a foundation, Artmart donated studio space where we started a weekly class. A lot of the people who were involved at Siteman came over and brought more patients with them. We put notices at rehabilitation centers, in hospitals and other similar areas to get the word out. Now, we hold classes at Art Unleashed, Washington University and the Cancer Support Community as well, and we’re looking for more studio

locations throughout the city. Along with myself, many emerging artists volunteer as teachers, and it’s a great experience for both the teachers and the patients.

Everyone is learning from each other.

We’ve had every age from 16 on up, but most are older. It’s basically like a collegelevel course, and we cover everything from acrylics, pastels, charcoal, mixed media, clay, bookmaking—you name it!

We also do collaborative pieces where it could be 40 people creating one piece of art. It’s a very trusting environment, and when anyone new walks in, everyone gives them a hug, welcomes them and starts sharing stories. And then the art binds them together even more. It’s a magical experience. This is patients’ safest place to share something that’s troubling them; they feel comfortable here. And then they get something tangible to take home from the experience! We also will do chair-side art while patients are getting infusions or chemotherapy. It makes the time go by quickly and lowers the stress level. We do outdoor painting sessions, field trips to the art museum and visits to local studios so patients can experience and create

something in a real artist’s work space.

And about every year and a half or so, for one night, Duane Reed of Duane Reed Gallery takes down all the work on his gallery walls and we have an exhibit of our class work for an evening show. We have food, a bar, music. This year, there were more than 600 people in attendance. The patients feel so loved and empowered, and it’s a moment of pure joy.

If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

To get the word out to more people so we can grow and more people can experience this environment. And sustainability is always a concern for any nonprofit. This is something worth supporting. It’s a very strong, diverse community that doesn’t judge.

IN THE WORDS OF ARTS AS HEALING: “Vicki’s dedication and

amazing creativity have inspired the people who attend classes and helped them see themselves as artists instead of patients. The classes are characterized by joy and laughter as a result of her remarkable talent.”

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FOR TWO SHORT BUT GLITZY HOURS ON JUNE 8, A LOT OF GOOD WILL BE DONE.

That’s when the Veiled Prophet Foundation hosts its fourth annual ‘Work Gloves to White Gloves’ Fashion Show to raise funds for its Community Service Initiative (CSI). The mission of the CSI is “to coordinate and focus the resources of the Veiled Prophet Organization and Foundation in an ongoing, sustainable effort to make St. Louis a better place to live for all.” Since its beginnings, the fashion show—held in the atrium at Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac—has raised around $180,000 for 19 different charity partners. This year, the goal is to bring in $100,000, according to the event’s co-chair, Jeana Reisinger.

Reisinger is no stranger to the VP Foundation and its philanthropic efforts, since she and her family often have donned their own work gloves in its name.

They have packed food for Food Outreach and assembled Operation Sunscreen care packages for American troops abroad. “The beauty of the Community Service Initiative is that it looks for an organization in need and then does what it can to help,” Reisinger says. She notes that CSI has helped renovate 40 houses in the Normandy Schools Collaborative for Beyond Housing, and last year bought a 15-passenger van for Girls Inc. It also facilitated construction of a playground for the Zion Child Development Center in Ferguson last year. Other CSI nonprofit partners include American Red Cross, Rainbow Village, Forest Park Forever, St. Patrick Center, Great Circle and YWCA.

Reisinger, who co-chairs the fashion show with Susan Werner, says she hopes for between 350 and 400 guests at this year’s event and describes it as ‘exciting.’ “It’s less a ‘show’ and more a ‘mingling amid the gowns,’” she says, noting that models stand on pedestals among guests rather than parade along a catwalk. Organizers also are excited that the work of so many designers will be on view and available for purchase at one time. “Saks has done a fantastic job of bringing them all together at once.

This kind of trunk show is almost unheard of,” Reisinger says. So far, the featured designers are Zac Posen, Lela Rose, Monique Lhuillier, Zang Toi, Talbot Runhof, Rubin Singer and Helen Morley, although Reisinger says there may be three or four others. All the gowns will stay at Saks throughout the weekend.

She stresses that the fashions will appeal to a wide range of ages, taking into account the number of young women who will likely be shopping for VP Ball attire. “There will be something for everyone—girls, their mothers and their grandmothers,” she says, adding that Saks will not sell the same dress twice if it’s a ball purchase. “They do a very good job of keeping track of who’s buying what,” she says.

While most of the money raised comes from ticket sales and sponsorship—toptier sponsors include Soft Surroundings, Whimsy Rose, Truffles & Butchery, and Hill Investment Group—10 percent of gown sales also goes to the great work CSI does for St. Louis, Reisinger says.

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4 | MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING In May, our nation celebrates Older Americans Month. For more than 40 years, MEAAA has been a trusted source of programs, services and information for older adults as they 'age in place.'

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7 | ZOOFARI’17 Graze more than 60 food venues and dance to the music of the B-52s at Zoofari 2017, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, from 7 p.m. to midnight June 16.

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8 | VEILED PROPHET FOUNDATION Our fourth annual VP Fashion Show raises funds for the Veiled Prophet Foundation, which supports the community service initiative projects of our more than 600 volunteers at 17 charities throughout the year. veiledprophet.org

9 | GIRLS ON THE RUN ST. LOUIS The fourth annual Lunafest film festival at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema promotes women's issues, highlights women filmmakers and supports Girls on the Run. Purchase tickets online.

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All proceeds raised from the event will benefit The Magic House Grandparent Scholarship Fund, which provides free educational experiences to children in need.

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EIGHT WORLD-CLASS VOCALISTS WILL RAISE THE ROOF AT JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL JUNE 12 WHEN SING FOR SITEMAN TAKES PLACE FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR. ALL THE SINGERS ARE FEATURED IN OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS’ 2017 FESTIVAL SEASON AND WILL BE LED BY INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PIANIST CAROL WONG, THE EVENT’S FOUNDER.

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Wong came up with the idea shortly after her father passed away from liver cancer and her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was a graduate student at Juilliard at the time, and via a circuitous route, came into contact with Kim Eberlein, both an OTSL board member and wife of Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center director Dr. Tim Eberlein. “I knew Siteman was one of the best places [for cancer research] in the world and having recently organized a hospital benefit in Santa Fe, I thought doing something similar for Siteman made perfect sense,” Wong says.

She started modestly—in a small Washington University auditorium. “We raised less than $10,000,” says Eberlein, who has co-chaired the event since the start. “But today, our goal is more like $100,000.” Susan and Jack Musgrave are Eberlein’s co-chairs this year.

“We play to a packed house!” says Wong, who chooses the evening’s repertoire—a mix of popular music, Broadway numbers and opera music. “There’s no theme. I just always want to be sure to incorporate a little bit of everything.”

That means a variety of voices (from high soprano to low baritone), an equal number of male and female singers, and a cross-section of music—from lighthearted, popular songs to more emotional pieces. She adds that the concert is kept strictly to an hour in length, but a reception afterward offers guests the opportunity to mingle with the singers.

Mezzo-soprano Cecelia Hall returns this year, having performed in 2016. “I am so delighted Carol asked me again,” Hall says. “It’s a wonderful, celebratory event—a joyful way to give back with our art.” The evening’s other vocalists are Susannah Biller, Michael Brandenburg, Deanna Breiwick, Tobias Greenhalgh, Theo Hoffman, Christopher Magiera and Laura Wilde.

“I was brought up to make a difference, but always worried that being a musician wouldn’t allow me to do that,” Wong reflects. “Sing for Siteman offers just that opportunity.”

Money raised goes directly to Siteman’s Discovery Fund, which funnels funds quickly into the most promising research projects. Each year, more than 450 Washington University physicians and scientists treat more than 9,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients at Siteman, and have at their disposal around 500 diverse therapeutic clinical trials that might help them.

“I go to a lot of concerts for concerts’ sake,” Eberlein says. “But this isn’t one of them. It’s a tribute to those touched by cancer, and to research. Sitting there and listening to that beautiful music, everyone in the room is connected. It’s very powerful.”

The eighth annual Sing for Siteman benefit concert will be held June 12 at the Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School. Tickets are $100 for preferred seating and $50 for general seating. For tickets and information, contact Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ box office at 314.961.0644, or visit singforsiteman.org.

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The Baseball and Softball Education (BASE) Foundation unveiled plans for POWERplex, a 74-acre campus with sport domes and turf fields for youth teams. The facility will be located in the Chesterfield Valley to complement the existing Athletic Complex.

PICTURED: CO-FOUNDERS MIKE MATHENY AND DAN BUCK

COTTAGES OF LAKE ST. LOUIS

The new skilled nursing facilities for seniors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening. The community was built to resemble a neighborhood, with six homes that can accommodate 10 people each.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME

The World Chess Hall of Fame hosted an opening reception for two new spring exhibits: Pow! Capturing Superheroes, Chess & Comics and The Imagery of Chess: Saint Louis Artists.

PICTURED: CHIEF CURATOR SHANNON BAILEY WITH HUSBAND BRADLEY AND DAUGHTER MINA

Give the Gift of Animals Always and Be Remembered Forever.

When you become a member of the Saint Louis Zoo’s Heritage Society, your generous gift creates a legacy for you while guaranteeing that our Zoo continues to be one of the finest in the world—leading in animal care and providing unforgettable visitor experiences for years.

Be remembered forever by considering the Saint Louis Zoo in your estate plans. Contact Lori A. Sullivan at (314) 646-4509 or visit stlzoo.org/plannedgiving for more information.

KIDS SHOULDN’T HAVE CANCER FOUNDATION Created in memory of 8-year-old Jonny Wade, the foundation gifted $75,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation to support pediatric brain cancer research.

BROWN SMITH WALLACE

Brown Smith Wallace and Ameren UE collaborated to establish a new Senior Assistance Fund at Crown Center to ensure seniors have access to essential services like transportation to the grocery store, meals and counseling.

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So many things come to mind when you think of mothers … multitaskers, master chefs, miracle workers, coaches and tutors.

Fashion maven doesn’t usually make the list, but just because today’s moms might prefer athleisure wear to Chanel doesn’t mean they don’t know how to stand out in a crowd!

GIRLS DAY OUT Mom Terri Slavin has her girls pretty in pink with tulle dresses by Florence Eiseman, and she didn’t forget a frilly frock for herself—an effortless look with today’s hottest trends: bare shoulders and bell sleeves.

On Terri: Parker ‘Gretchen’ Cold-Shoulder Dress, $265 from Neiman Marcus | shoes and jewelry, model’s own. On baby Blakely and Everly: Florence Eiseman tulle rosette dresses, $110 and $118 from Neiman Marcus | shoes, their own

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LIVIN’ IN LILLY Nothing says pool party quite like Lilly Pulitzer, as mom Katie Ackerman and daughter Sally prove. Ready for fun in the sun, mom and baby are wrapped in the designer’s signature florals.

On Katie: Lilly Pulitzer ‘Allair’ Maxi Beach, $228, San Diego hat, $40.

On Sally: resort scarf in Fan Sea Pants pattern, $78; all from Pink Magnolia | jewelry, model’s own

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BLACK BEAUTIES Mother/daughter duo Tetika Bucheit and Shilee show that black is timeless. It’s ultra elegant, even as we look to spring and summer.

On daughter Shilee: Agnona midi dress, $2,190, Oscar de la Renta yellow drop earrings, $425; both from Neiman Marcus | shoes, model’s own.

On mom Tetika: Halston Heritage dress, $725 from Saks Fifth Avenue Oscar de la Renta gold-tone necklace, $890 from Neiman Marcus

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COCKTAIL COOL Mom Judi Mattingly and daughters Lexi and Berkely Combs enjoy a little mother-daughter time on the patio.

On Judi: Derek Lam 10 Crosby double-breasted jacket, $450, Vince silk tank, $220, Derek Lam 10 Crosby flare trousers, $365; all from Neiman Marcus | Pearl and gold-tone necklace, $84 from Shine Boutique | shoes, model’s own.

On Berkely, left: Diane von Furstenberg floral and dot print silk dress, $498 from Neiman Marcus | Feather earrings, $18 from Shine Boutique. On Lexi: Milly stretch poplin top, $250, Theory Thaniel Ponte slim crop pant, $235; both from Saks Fifth Avenue | Gold-tone cuff, $28, pearl earrings, $8, both from Shine Boutique

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PRETTY AS A PICTURE Soiree-worthy in lovely green, mom Katherine Green Bruckel poses with son Toby.

On Katherine: Badgley Mischka Collection gown, $695 from Neiman Marcus | jewelry, model’s own. On Toby: Burberry ‘Camber’ poplin shirt, $130, Burberry ‘Teo’ twill pants, $135; both from Neiman Marcus

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MOM JUGGLES IT ALL! Athletic coach and mom Tiffany Spain handles it all with grace, showing daughters Kyndall and Logynn and son Brennan Jr. how it’s done!

On Tiffany: Eliza J scarf print maxi dress, $158 from Nordstrom | Orange wood bangles, $24 from Shine Boutique. On the girls: Trixxi Girl shifts, $42 each from Nordstrom. On Brennan Jr.: model’s own outfit

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Slavin Family, Ladue Horton Watkins High School and Scape restaurant for shoot locales Makeup: Randi Nicole | Style Coordination: Emily McGehee

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SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP AT THE BOULEVARD OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY MEDICAL SERVICES. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 314.354.8810 OR VISIT SSMHEALTH.COM/MEDICALGROUP/ LOCATIONS/RICHMOND-HEIGHTS-THE-BOULEVARD. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

DOCS [CARING SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP by julia m. johnson MEDICAL EXPERTS WILL TELL YOU THAT MAINTAINING AN OPEN, positive

relationship with your primary care doctor is one of the best ways to protect your lifelong health. Now, local patients have a new option that offers comprehensive medical care for all stages of their lives. At SSM Health Medical Group at The Boulevard, a new family practice in Richmond Heights, a dedicated team of doctors is welcoming patients to a bright and inviting office.

Dr. Cristina Fernandez, Dr. Nneka Ichoku and Dr. Julie Sahrmann held an early April ribbon cutting for their practice. The facility is freshly renovated to make patients feel at home. “It has large windows and lots of natural light, plus other nice touches to help them feel relaxed,” Fernandez says. “We want patients to be comfortable telling us their stories so we can get them the help they need.” She points out that the practice is well supported by a strong network of specialists for patients who need referrals. And it’s close to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, so diagnostic imaging and other services are easily accessible.

The new practice is fully electronic and in tune with patients’ needs for health information, Fernandez notes. “We easily can access patient records from other doctors’ offices, and our system lets us connect quickly with specialists, counselors, therapists and patients themselves. It’s very well organized and efficient.” There’s even a secure online portal called MyChart where patients can ask questions, see test results, request appointments and prescription refills, and more.

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All three doctors see patients of all ages, but they also have areas of special interest, including pediatrics, student health and geriatrics. “Today we may see a one-weekold baby, and tomorrow it may be a patient in her 90s,” Fernandez explains. “We see lots of families, too. It’s a wonderful environment in which to practice.” Women’s health services are available at the office as well.

“We all have similar philosophies of care and open communication,” Fernandez says of herself and her colleagues. “Our goal is to create harmony between mind and body, prevent disease and reach every patient’s highest health potential. That’s why we individualize care for people of all ages and backgrounds.” Fernandez says she, Ichoku and Sahrmann believe in being conservative with medication whenever possible, while emphasizing nutrition, exercise, healthy sleep, mental well-being and good relationship habits. “We really focus on the whole person,” she says.

“The beauty of being centrally located in Richmond Heights near Brentwood and Clayton is the variety of people who have access to our services,” Fernandez adds.

And with future expansion of The Boulevard retail complex, she and her colleagues expect to serve growing numbers of patients. “Health care needs also are projected to rise because of our aging population and complex health conditions,” she says. “We want patients to feel welcome and supported here, and comfortable discussing their health with us for years to come.”

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ BENEDETTO’S ON MAIN ] 16721 main street | 636.821.3535

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Lively restaurant, pizzeria and bar

THE CHEF

Lia Buzzetta

THE PRICES

$5-$8.50 starters $15-$29 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Gamberi di Scampi, Limoncello cake, Fried Calamari, Linguine del Mare

NO SURPRISE, THIS BARELY ONE-YEAR-OLD SPOT

in Wildwood Town Center is every bit as good as the Buzzetta family’s previous ventures were (Limoncello in Clayton, Benedetto’s Bistro in Frontenac, Sapore in Ballwin). They currently own the popular Sapore Italian Cafe in Kirkwood’s Woodbine Center, and at each spot, they have brought authentic Sicilian cuisine to the suburbs.

This attractive space has distinct dining areas, with a restaurant on one side, a long hallway with breakout rooms for large party tables, and a bar with high-tops.

All rooms have TVs, and the hallway also contains large pizza ovens where you can see the pies being baked. Besides offering top-notch Italian food, the place is interesting in that you can have a dinner of anything from $15 pizza to a $48 rack of lamb.

We started with Fried Calamari ($10), which had wonderful, beefy ringlets of calamari cooked tender and sweet with a light coating. The frying technique here was excellent, not greasy and well-salted. It also came with ‘homemade spicy sauce,’ a delicate red sauce

(which is what separates the wheat from the chaff in Italian cooking), laced with bits of red pepper flakes.

My only complaint is that the bed of fried spinach underneath the calamari was soggy. It was supposed to be crisp-fried spinach, but somehow collapsed under the weight of the calamari or absorbed too much oil.

A simple Margherita pizza ($15) was quite good, with the classic thin-as-a-cracker crust, San Marzano tomato topping and very light covering of mozzarella and parmesan. ‘Quality in, quality out’ describes it, since its handful of simple elements, probably imported from Italy, ensured an authentic result.

Gamberi di Scampi ($20) came as a great presentation of jumbo grilled shrimp arranged in a ‘crown’ over a bed of risotto. The shrimp got the typical Sicilian treatment—breadcrumbs with lemon and garlic. The risotto was an interesting blend of buttery rice with the slightest touch of tomato—all around excellent.

It’s hard for me to pass up a ‘parmesan’ dish at an Italian place, so Chicken Parmigiano ($17) was calling

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

LIMONCELLO An Italian lemon liqueur originating from southern Italy MARGHERITA Refers to a traditional Italian pizza style with tomatoes, cheese and basil

SAN MARZANO A variety of plum tomatoes native to the region of San Marzano, near Naples, Italy

[ aftertaste ] » This is our go-to family place. We love the food and the people!

— JOHN L. OF WILDWOOD

» The food is amazing, and the service, too. And it’s simply great value for what you get.

— ANNE P. OF ELLISVILLE

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my name. While tasty and tender, it needed more: more of its delicious San Marzano tomato sauce and more of its melted cheese topping. And it needed less breading; I found that part a little heavy for the thinpounded breast fillets.

Linguine del Mare ($17.50), however, was stellar, with great-tasting seafood (scallops, mussels, shrimp, clams) in a sauce of white wine, garlic and butter.

Delicious! A daily special of lasagna ($25) was also excellent, the massive mound of noodles, tomato sauce, and ground veal and beef baked to crusty goodness. It was hard to wrap my mind around $25 for lasagna—no sides or salad—but the size and quality were good.

Desserts are brought around on a display tray, the old-fashioned way, which I found a nostalgic touch.

We chose, wisely, the limoncello cake ($8.50), a moist white cake with yummy lemon buttercream frosting.

It’s also worth noting that the service here was impressive. Our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Same for the bus boys—not something you can take for granted. Bravo.

[ chef chat ] » lia buzzetta PEDIGREE

All my life in family kitchens

FAVORITE INGREDIENT Fresh herbs

FAVORITE COOKBOOK Cooking with Gianna

FAVORITE ST. LOUIS RESTAURANT Sapore

MOST MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE

At Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale. Everything about it—the food and the ambiance—was very nice.

GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD Pasta

LEISURE

by jeffrey hall

HAPP [HOUR

GRAPPA IS A GRAPE-BASED

Italian pomace brandy that must contain 35 to 60 percent alcohol by volume. It is produced by fermenting and distilling the leftover grape solids after pressing for winemaking and can contain seeds, stems, skins and pulp, depending on the winemaker. Like wine, grappa comes in different styles and flavor profiles depending on the grape quality and varietal used.

LABELS COUNT! Mass-produced bottlings have given this spirit a bad name, with a harshness on the palate and throat that is more akin to rubbing alcohol, turpentine or gasoline than a fine brandy! The best ones are produced by great winemakers or houses that solely produce grappa.

THE COLOR SPECTRUM Most grappa is clear, but in recent years, amber or yellow woodaged or reserve grappa has entered the market. Oak casks are most commonly used; however, when other woods are part of the process— cherry, acacia, chestnut or ash—they impart their own flavors to the pomace spirit.

ADDED INTEREST Grappa is categorized in four distinctive taste profile categories: young, aged or barricata, aromatic and aromatized. Young grappa is quickly distilled and bottled shortly after. Aged grappa is stored and aged for a period of time in wood casks. The aromatic style is produced from aromatic grape varietals such as Riesling, Moscato or Gewürztraminer. At the end of distillation, botanicals can be added to the spirit such as fruits or herbs to impart flavor, color and aroma.

AN ELEGANT END A fine grappa, much like cognac, is a fantastic way to finish any meal.

Nonino Grappa is solely dedicated to grappa production and produces great single varietal white as well as aged grappa. Try its Moscato, Merlot or Amarone expressions, as well as the Antica Cuvee Reserve.

Gaja is an iconic wine producer that makes grappa from the pomace of its world-class wines. The white grappa from the Cabernet Sauvignon single vineyard of Darmagi is heavenly, as is the aged grappa crafted with Nebbiolo grapes from the Sperss vineyard in Barolo, Italy.

[ grappa cocktails ] GRAPPA LIBRE: Replace the rum in a Cuba Libre with a wood-aged grappa or grappa reserve: 2 oz. aged grappa, cola and a squeeze of lime.

MOSCHITO: Replace the rum in a mojito with white grappa. In a highball glass muddle fresh mint, two lime wedges and simple syrup. Top with crushed ice and a shot of white or aromatic grappa.

Top off with soda water or Pellegrino, and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.

SANGUEA, MY ITALIAN VERSION OF SANGRIA: Macerate 3 c. of sliced blood orange, lime, apple, berries and apricots with 1 c. sugar and 1 c. grappa for three days, covered in the refrigerator.

Before serving, combine with 1 bottle of Sangue di Giuda, a sweet, sparkling red wine from Oltrepò Pavese (Lambrusco is a good substitute).

JEFFREY HALL IS THE SOMMELIER FOR THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL-ST. LOUIS.

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The 22nd annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns June 4 to Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema, where the films will screen through June 8. The July and August screenings will take place at the JCC Arts & Education Building. Each of the 18 documentary and feature films celebrates Jewish life, and all are meant to appeal to a broad audience regardless of religious background.

4 p.m., June 4

1 p.m., June 7

Documentary about the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team

A comedy that follows a man’s plan to steal his family’s secret dill pickle recipe

» MIRACLE ON HARDWOOD

7 p.m., June 4

» FANNY’S JOURNEY True story of children in a foster home who must head to the Swiss border to escape the Germans 1 p.m., June 5

» BREAKFAST AT INA’S Documentary on Chicago food legend Ina Pinkney that chronicles the last days of her breakfast restaurant 1 p.m., June 5

» THE LAST BLINTZ Documentary on the multigenerational mom and pop restaurant in NYC, The Café Edison (aka The Polish Tea Room) 4 p.m., June 5

» THE PICKLE RECIPE

4 p.m., June 7

» JOE’S VIOLIN A documentary about the power of music, shared by a Holocaust survivor and a schoolgirl in the Bronx 4 p.m., June 7

» THE MAESTRO: IN SEARCH OF THE LOST MUSIC

The story of Francesco Lotoro, a professional pianist who preserves music created by inmates in concentration camps 7 p.m., June 7

» GRAIN OF TRUTH A washed-up prosecutor investigates the murder of a well-known social activist

» SABENA HIJACKING:

1 p.m., June 8

MY VERSION

» KEEP QUIET

True story of the 1972 hijacking of Sabena flight 571 from Vienna to Tel Aviv

A documentary about Csanad Szegedi, former vice president of Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party

7 p.m., June 5

4 p.m., June 8

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BANG: THE BERT BERNS STORY

» LAUGH LINES

Documentary about legendary songwriter and music producer Bert Berns

A heartwarming dramedy about family, love and staying young while growing old

1 p.m., June 6

7 p.m., June 8

Inspired by true events, a story of two daughters of Holocaust survivors working to unravel a mystery

Never-before-seen footage of BenGurion in an ode to a great leader

4 p.m., June 6

A documentary that explores Germany’s transformation as a society, post-Holocaust to present day

» PAST LIFE

» BEN-GURION, EPILOGUE

» MONKEY BUSINESS: THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF GEORGE’S CREATORS

A documentary that chronicles the story of Hans and Margret Rey, creators of Curious George 7 p.m., June 6

» THE WOMEN’S BALCONY A rousing tale about the aftermath of a synagogue collapse

4 p.m., July 16

» GERMANS & JEWS

4 p.m., Aug. 20

» OPERATION WEDDING A documentary about a group of young Jewish dissidents who devised a plan to hijack a plane and escape the USSR in 1970

by alexa beattie JOHN BURROUGHS GRAD AND FORMER GLOBAL CEO of Chanel, Maureen Chiquet is coming

to town May 28 to discuss her new memoir, Beyond The Label: Women, Leadership, and Success on Our Own Terms. Chiquet (née Popkin) laughs when we ask her which was harder—writing a book or wrapping her arms around a global fashion empire. “They each had their challenges,” she says.

Chiquet, now a New Yorker, grew up in Creve Coeur—a “beautifully green, outdoorsy childhood”— and attributes her worldly ambition to parents who exposed her early to the arts.

How did your JBS education influence your career path?

John Burroughs prepared me for college magnificently. I really enjoyed the school academically and worked hard. So when I went to Yale, I actually found it easier than high school. My history teacher, Ellen Moceri, was a wonderful model of a powerfully feminine woman.

What led you to Chanel?

I had been in fashion since 1989. My husband and I moved from Paris (where I had been working for L’Oreal) to San Francisco.

We didn’t have jobs and went on a whim. I loved it there and assumed I’d fall into marketing. I saw an advertisement for The Gap—that photo of Miles Davis wearing a pocket T-shirt!—and I knew at once that was where I wanted to work. I started out as an assistant merchandiser and went on to become executive vice president of merchandising. I joined Chanel in 2003.

What did the Chanel job entail? What was your first day like?

I was responsible for all divisions (fragrance and beauty, fashion, watches and fine jewelry), all stores and boutiques worldwide, and all advertising and PR. My first day, I was the only woman around a table of male execs. They were all European; I was American and, at 43, at least 10 years their junior. I had never been in the luxury business before. What can I say? It was incredibly intimidating!

So perhaps writing a book was easier?

A memoir is very personal, and it’s so hard to have the words you feel in your heart make it onto the page. But the sheer physicality of my life at Chanel was exhausting—being on planes, going without sleep, having to be away from my family.

What surprised you most about the fashion industry?

Its speed. Fashion happens immediately. There’s a reactivity—immediate feedback on what the customer thinks about something. The Internet makes it faster still.

How would you describe your own fashion sense?

I had my first love affair with a Chanel jacket when I lived in Paris, working for L’Oreal. But I created my own look and paired it with jeans. It became a bit of a trademark and seemed to say I couldn’t be categorized.

If you are head-to-toe in Chanel, it can look like the clothes are wearing you. But mixing it up becomes much more interesting.

What do you think remains women’s greatest challenge in the workforce today?

We’re making progress with flexible schedules and equity in pay. But there are still too many occasions when we might be noticed for our appearance rather than our work. If we address this, we are made to think we are making a mountain out of a molehill. If we swallow it, it bites into our confidence.

What famous person do you most admire?

I love Michelle Obama. I always say she has strong arms and a soft heart. I admire her for being the woman she is despite all the ways people try to categorize her.

How do your St. Louis roots manifest in you?

I grew up in a wonderfully protected environment that gave me the confidence and curiosity to go out and explore. I worked at Saint Louis Art Museum one summer, and it opened my eyes. It was such a beautiful place to be.

What is your definition of ‘beauty’?

My definition is that there’s no real way to define it. Or that it exists in the imperfections.

What do you do for fun these days?

I love hiking and I really, really love TV. I go to the theater a lot, and am developing friendships I didn’t have time for when I was CEO. THE ST. LOUIS JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL HOSTS ‘BREAKING FASHION BARRIERS WITH MAUREEN CHIQUET’ AT 7 P.M. MAY 28 AT THE JCC’S STAENBERG FAMILY COMPLEX. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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[QUICK BITES by dorothy weiner

[ cheese without borders ] BAETJE FARMS in Bloomsdale, Missouri,

[ DRIVEN ] BENTLEY BENTAYGA by robert w. paster

WHEN BENTLEY STARTS MAKING AN SUV, you know that segment of the market must be

extremely lucrative. Just ask Porsche, which now sells a lot more SUVs than sports cars. So Bentley has introduced the Bentayga.

With the Bentayga, Bentley offers an SUV with a combination of utility, speed, luxury and refinement heretofore unavailable. Beautiful styling abounds, especially in the front with large, round headlights that mimic the Mulsanne.

This car offers the whole package: performance, utility and luxury. Power emanates from a W-12 twin turbo engine that cranks out 600 horsepower to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Even hauling 5,340 pounds, this thing is really quick. Handling is good; it stays pretty flat in curves, and the power steering is only slightly overboosted. Brakes are also good, but you can tell they’re trying to harness a lot of weight. The engine shuts off when stopped, with just a slight hesitation on the restart. Four drive modes let you choose the trade-off between a silky smooth ride and sharp handling, and an All-Terrain package offers four traction settings. Hill descent and traction control allow for serious off roading if you’re willing to scratch and chip the paint of your quarter-of-a-million dollar vehicle.

Technological innovations include heads-up display (shows speed, posted speed limit and navigation directions), parking assist, night vision, blind spot assist, adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition. A back-up camera and park distance control greatly assist parking this large vehicle.

Of course, being a true Bentley, the Bentayga offers the gamut of modern luxuries and amenities, from four-zone automatic climate control to soft-close doors. A large, easy-to-use touch screen with surrounding buttons gets you to the desired screen quickly so you can program the navigation, adjust the radio, or control myriad systemic functions. A fancy analogue clock dominates the center of the dash, surrounded by beautiful wood trim. Gorgeous soft leather swaths the doors, seats and entire posh interior. The front seats even offer a luxurious multifunction massage feature.

A panoramic sunroof over the front and rear seats lets in a lot of light, and backseat passengers get plenty of room, including wood picnic tables on which to place their Grey Poupon. They also get removable tablets (and accompanying headphones) to watch videos, play games, do work, or connect to the Internet. Next year, a third-row seat option will be available. A button in the cargo area can raise or lower the vehicle height to ease loading (part of the adjustable ride height system).

Brian Tull, Bentley Manager at Bentley St. Louis, really likes the car’s drive. “The Bentayga drives like a smaller vehicle even though it’s not. It’s ridiculously fast, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, plus it has all the luxurious amenities you’d expect in a Bentley. It will even park itself.”

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has announced plans for an ongoing internship program with ENILV agriculture university in La Roche sur Foron, a well-known cheese-producing region in France. As local foodies know, Baetje produces world-renowned goat cheeses sold locally at farmers markets, Whole Foods and fine cheese shops.

[ mexican on manchester ]

ROSALITA’S CANTINA has opened its second location, this one in

Des Peres at 12796 Manchester Road. A project by McGowan Brothers Development, Rosalita’s first launched downtown on Washington Avenue in 2010. Seamus McGowan says it has been so popular, the company is planning several others around town. Congratulations, and good luck!

[ local wine kudos ]

AUGUSTA WINE CO., composed of Augusta and

Montelle wineries, earned several distinctions at the recent CALIFORNIA PACIFIC RIM WINE COMPETITION. A blind tasting of approximately 2,000 wines by 30 wine experts yielded Best of Class and Gold for Montelle’s 2016 Dry Vignoles. Gold was awarded to Augusta Winery’s 2014 Norton and Montelle’s 2014 Norton; silver to Augusta’s 2014 Chambourcin and Montelle’s 2016 Seyval Blanc.

[ focus on filipino ] Guerrilla Street Food’s BRIAN HARDESTY and JOEL CRESPO have organized monthly dinners through GUERRILLA ALLIANCE to spotlight the talents of local Filipino chefs. Meant to expose St. Louisans to a wide range of Filipino foods and customs, the dinners are announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page. May 28 features MARIE-ANNE VELASCO of Nudo.

[ more beer’s a-brewin’ ]

Downtown’s ALPHA BREWING CO. is planning a second location, this one in the Tower Grove area, sometime this fall.

There will be an indoor taproom, an outdoor biergarten, and food service provided by a local restaurant partner, not yet determined. Cider, too!

BRICK RIVER CIDER CO. is set to open sometime in autumn downtown, at 2000 Washington Ave. Owner RUSS JOHN, whose family history includes apple orchards and cider, plans to source his apple juice locally. He anticipates a tasting room and bar downstairs and a full dining room upstairs.

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[NEW & NOTEWORTHY 1 | WILSON LIGHTING

For a spring addition to your home, stop by Wilson Lighting to see our sophisticated table lamp featuring crystal blocks and a rustic gold finish for a classically modern style.

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

2 | THE FUR BOUTIQUE

A new Verricci distressed leather jacket is ideal for spring, and the cognac color pairs perfectly with jeans.

9820 Clayton Road | 314.401.0317

3 | TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD

Try the new concrete or sundae flavor of 2017: the Mildred! Named in honor of Ted’s mother, it is a blend of smooth butterscotch and ground pecans mixed into vanilla custard. “It really is good, guys and gals!”

6726 Chippewa St. | 314.481.2652 | teddrewes.com

4 | THE CHASE PARK PLAZA

Please join us for Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, prepared and presented in the Starlight Roof.

212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. | 314.633.3056 | chaseparkplaza.com

5 | GATEWAY NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

David Kaufman, Ph.D., ABPP-CN If children have special learning needs and aren’t performing at their full potential, a neuropsychological assessment can uncover the source of their difficulties and identify interventions that build upon their strengths.

989 Gardenview Office Parkway | 314.591.5564 | gatewayneuro.com

6 | LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS

Fine art auctions featuring important St. Louis and Kansas City estates and collections May 23 and 24 in Chicago include a Thomas Hart Benton still life and Henri Le Sidaner’s Vieilles maisons a Chartres. Catalogues available online.

32 N. Brentwood Blvd. | 1338 W. Lake St., Chicago | 312.280.1212 lesliehindman.com

7 | JET LINX ST. LOUIS

With the power of a national fleet combined with a local, personalized approach, Jet Linx St. Louis offers clients a level of service that’s unmatched in the private aviation industry.

10897 Lambert International Blvd. | 314.862.3222 | jetlinxstlouis.com

8 | INSURANCE SOLUTIONS PLUS

If you’re thinking of retiring but unsure how it will affect your health insurance coverage and retirement costs, Joanne Johnson is available for consultations on best practices for your individual situation.

314.518.8266 | insurancesolutionsplus.net

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Take a lively, colorful and inspirational journey through ancient Egypt at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, June 2 through July 2.

111 S. Geyer Road | 314.821.2407 | stagesstlouis.org

10 | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S YOUNG ATHLETE CENTER We are the region’s select team for young athletes and their growing bodies. Pediatric sports medicine specialists are dedicated to keeping athletes in the game through accurate diagnoses, evidencebased treatments and injury prevention programs.

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There is a new SSM Health Family Medicine practice conveniently located at The Boulevard in Richmond Heights. Our three board-certified physicians provide a holistic approach to preventive medicine and overall health and wellness for the whole family.

19 The Boulevard | 314.354.8810 | ssmhealth.com/medicalgroup

12 | NOUVEAU, A BOUTIQUE MEDSPA

Nouveau Medspa is celebrating a birthday! We will be pairing chocolate, cheese and champagne with our newest products and services from 5 to 8 p.m. May 18 with prizes and packages galore.

320 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 104 | 314.394.3314 | nouveaumedspa.com

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13 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

Architect Brian Yount shares tips on how to age gracefully in your home at a free seminar 6:30 p.m. May 25 at the Oak Bend Branch of St. Louis County Library.

645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

14 | SPECIAL SOLUTIONS

Summer learning can be fun! There’s no need for family stress when you can tailor one of our summer programs to fit your needs.

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TAMARA KEEFE IS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES. She makes a living doing

something she loves, something so beautifully ingrained in her memories that it is more than just a passion, it’s part of her soul. That ‘something,’ in all its simplicity, is ice cream. Keefe, however, has gone above and beyond to make her Lafayette Square microcreamery, Clementine’s, more than just a place to get a couple of scoops. It’s a destination that is all about the experience.

Her story starts as a young girl growing up in southern California, where she lived until her previous job moved her to St. Louis nine years ago. “My family was really poor,” Keefe says. “Every Sunday after church, other families would go get ice cream, and when I asked my mom if we could, the answer was always no.” But when a garage sale stop on the way home landed them a $2 hand-crank ice cream maker, Keefe says her whole dynamic changed dramatically. “We met in the kitchen after doing our chores,” she recalls. “From then on, we made ice cream every Sunday until my mom passed.” Other families soon wanted in on the ritual, and Keefe says they went from being the ‘uncool’ family to the coolest family in church. “I attribute it all to ice cream,” she says.

For Keefe, ice cream means community and making memories. “It’s very powerful for me,” she explains. “It’s not just ice cream, it’s purpose.” But she never once dreamed of opening her own shop. Instead, Keefe became engulfed in the corporate world, rising in the ranks quickly at DuPont. “I traveled all over the world,” she says. “In 2012, I was gone 262 days. And I realized I was miserable.”

On a girls’ trip, friends prompted her to quit and open an ice cream shop.

Two weeks later, she did. Keefe put her 25 years of marketing experience and background in the food industry to good use and researched the latest ice cream and dairy trends through a leading program at Penn State. “I wanted my product to be healthy, natural and good,” she says. “And I wanted a competitive differentiation.” She ended up with several.

Clementine’s is the only microcreamery in the surrounding five-state region; there are only 14 in the country. That distinction requires following strict guidelines, like being able to trace every single ingredient in her all-natural ice cream. “We make every candy, sauce, cake or cookie that goes into it (except for Park Avenue’s gooey butter cake!), and I am the only shop in Missouri that uses rBst- and hormone-free cows that are grass grazed and pasture fed,” she says. “If I can get ingredients within 300 miles of here, I do. Otherwise, I get the highest quality available.” She uses 50 percent less sugar to let her unique flavors shine through. Except for a few staples, flavors are constantly rotated; the menu might include Beet Strawberry, Cherry Almond Panettone, Gooey Butter Cake (the No. 1 crowd favorite), and one of Keefe’s favorites, Tommy’s Toffee Butter Brickle, based on her mom’s recipe. She also offers boozy flavors for the adult crowd. Maple Bourbon or Chocolate Cabernet anyone?

It didn’t take long for Clementine’s (incorporated in 2014) to grow from its small, startup kitchen with Keefe delivering pints out of her car to a full-blown operation. In 2015, she bought a small but mighty shop on Park Avenue and in 2016, she expanded and moved her kitchen operations to a 5,000-square-foot building in Ferguson. “I live in Lafayette Square, and I couldn’t imagine opening my first shop anywhere else,” she says. “The neighborhood has been so warm and supportive.”

Now, Clementine’s is on the menu in about 60 well-known restaurants and hotels, and seven more retail locations are planned. The second will open in early June at 730 DeMun Ave., and a third will follow in South Hampton later this fall.

Keefe has succeeded in her dream to put St. Louis ice cream on the map.

No matter if there are 150 people in line or five, every customer is treated well, even if that means trying every flavor. “We don’t want to rush people,” she says.

“The best part of the job is making people happy. I love hearing, ‘This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had!’”

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[ON-AIR ADVICE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL by alexa beattie PREGNANCY CAN BE A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY—hormones go haywire, moods change with the

weather, and a woman has so many questions she doesn’t know where to start. When doctor’s appointments are infrequent during those first months, it’s tempting to turn to Google. But that isn’t always a good idea, cautions Dr. Camaryn Chrisman Robbins, OB/GYN at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine. “There’s a lot of stuff out there that looks like science and sounds like science, but isn’t,” says Robbins, who is a regular guest on a new Facebook Live series, ‘Belly to Baby,’ aimed at momsto-be.

The one-hour ‘show’—a collaboration between St. Louis Children’s and Barnes-Jewish hospitals and Washington University Physicians—airs at 1 p.m. on Fridays and is hosted by St. Louis Children’s Hospital media relations manager Abigail Wuellner, who conceived the series and is pregnant with her first child. “It really started because my husband was getting tired of me going online and coming up with all kinds of crazy answers,” she admits. “He suggested I would be better off asking the people I work with each day, and he was right. It helps to be surrounded by the best and brightest in the field!”

Robbins adds, “When you are pregnant—especially if it’s your first time—you feel so out of control and need a game plan. Abby is so funny and delightful that she is a calming influence.”

The first show went live in March, and page views already have jumped significantly. The Facebook site receives around 6,000 visits each week. Although the conversation is guided by the week’s topic—which could be anything from fetal heartbeat monitoring and ultrasound to birth plans and high-risk pregnancies—Wuellner stresses that there’s no such thing as a silly question.

“If there was, I couldn’t be the host because those are all I have!” she says.

In addition to Robbins, Wuellner has invited nurses, other physicians and a few maternal-fetal medicine specialists to the show. If the question is particularly specific and can’t be answered during the segment, resources are put up on Facebook afterward. An archive of shows also is available on YouTube.

Robbins says the series comes at a good time: Later this year, the labor and delivery suites at Barnes-Jewish move to the new Women & Infants Center a few blocks north on Kingshighway. “We want our Wash. U. obstetricians to be out in the community, letting people know Barnes-Jewish is the place to come for expert care,” she says. The new building connects labor and delivery to the expanded St. Louis Children’s Hospital newborn intensive care unit.

Meanwhile, Wuellner’s baby is due in August, by which time—thanks to her colleagues and a lot of very good questions posed by the public—she ought to know everything there is to know. She assures Facebookers that the series won’t fall by the wayside, but may morph a little. “What new parent doesn’t have a million questions?” she says.

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

Most moms and dads will tell you their children’s health and well-being are more dear to them than their own. Whether it’s caring for a child’s psychological development or physical growth, every parenting decision counts. We examine three timely topics involving children’s welfare: the importance of immunizations, recognizing signs of autism, and issues that arise when grandparents are child caregivers.

IMMUNIZATIONS healthy choices The human body’s immune system is exquisitely equipped to fight off the legions of bacteria and viruses in our environment. But it’s not an impermeable line of defense, and it sometimes needs extra help warding off infection, doctors say. Since the first successful smallpox vaccine was created in the late 18th century, the scientific and medical communities have worked to develop immunizations that help keep families healthy. Some Americans view vaccines as risky or unnecessary, but doctors respond with a battery of reasons why they are vital to our communities’ health.

“Today we are seeing a rise in different infections because some families are refusing vaccines for their kids,” says Dr. Kristen Bruno, a Washington University pediatrician at Purely Pediatrics. States and school districts differ on their stances about requiring student vaccines, which has opened the door for some parents to send unimmunized children to school and potentially infect others, Bruno notes. “In Missouri, our school districts have pretty strict vaccine policies, but some states have allowed vaccine refusal based on religious or medical objections,” she says. “We don’t have standardized federal laws on the subject, so vaccination across the country is inconsistent.”

Some parents argue that the body’s own natural immunity is enough, and some feel vaccines contain dangerous ingredients. Others believe immunizations cause conditions such as autism, and still others express concern about giving too many of them at one time. But the reality is that vaccines are crucial to population health; they have reduced or eliminated a number of very serious illnesses, Bruno explains.

listen and educate Dr. Ken Haller, a SLUCare physician and professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, says he approaches parents’ vaccine misgivings by listening carefully and validating their concerns. “There’s so much material on the Internet that purports to show problems with vaccines,” he explains. “When parents come

to me with these concerns, I never say, ‘You’re wrong! If you cared about your child, you’d vaccinate.’ Instead, I acknowledge that having fears about your kids’ safety is normal and healthy. Then I separate myth from fact, explain why vaccines are important and show what happens when nonvaccination rates go up.”

Haller offers the example of the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, which has been in use for many years. The disease has started to recur in some states because of vaccine refusal, he notes. “In 2010, there were about 9,000 cases in California due to nonvaccination,” he says. “More than 800 kids were hospitalized, and 10 died. This was very preventable.” He also points out how breakthroughs like the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine have dramatically reduced serious illness rates. “Before the vaccine, about 10,000 kids a year would get the Hib bacterial infection, which can lead to meningitis or epiglottitis (a potentially fatal swelling of the cartilage flap covering the trachea),” he notes. “Some died, and some ended up with long-term disabilities. But since the vaccine has been in use, fewer than 500 kids per year get the infection.”

Haller says ‘herd immunity’ generally protects a population from infection even when a few individuals remain unvaccinated. But when larger numbers start refusing vaccines, that immunity breaks down and people become ill due to increased exposure.

autism concerns So what about persistent claims that vaccines cause autism? They’re simply not true, Bruno says. About 20 years ago, a British doctor published a study claiming autism was linked to the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine, she notes. The doctor’s findings eventually were discredited, but the seed of doubt had been sown among many parents.

Since then, however, the medical and scientific communities have found absolutely no link between vaccines and autism, Bruno notes. “Take with a grain of salt anything you see online, then have a conversation with your pediatrician,” she advises.

AUTISM a pressing question Doctors say autism is one of the most challenging health issues facing families today. The condition varies widely in severity and symptoms, and its cause isn’t fully known, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. It’s the focus of heavy research efforts aimed at understanding why the condition occurs and how it may be prevented or treated, says David Kaufman, Ph.D., of Gateway Neuropsychology and an assistant professor in the Saint Louis University Department of Psychology.

According to the National Institutes of Health, autism spectrum disorders form a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that cause problems with social interaction and communication, as well as obsessive or repetitive behaviors. Symptoms usually become obvious in early childhood and may cause the person to require strict daily routines and help with normal activities. Autism spectrum conditions and behaviors can vary from mild to severe, Kaufman says.

“The definition of autism has been evolving and taking into account a broader range of functioning in the patient,” Kaufman notes. He says children with autism show symptoms in two categories: persistent difficulty in social communication and interaction, including emotional response and maintaining relationships; and restricted or repetitive behavior, including repeated movements and fixation on objects or ideas. “Sometimes, there’s an obsession with a mechanical device or implement,” Kaufman says. “This can be tough to distinguish from normal childhood interests; kids often become fascinated with trains or cars, for example.”

combination of symptoms According to Kaufman, some behaviors are easier to spot, such as repetitive body movements or speech. “Kids may show repeated physical behaviors

like flapping the arms when overstimulated, “The definition or repeating phrases of autism has like an echo,” he says. been evolving “They also may be and taking overly sensitive to into account a sounds or textures, broader range of or indifferent to functioning in extreme changes in the patient.” temperature.

Their sensory processing is disconnected from what’s normal.”

He also points out that autism symptoms can appear in different combinations in different patients. “Some kids may be very bright; some may have language impairment, and some may not. The variability makes it difficult to diagnose.”

Kaufman notes that researchers have found links between autism and heredity, “but we don’t have evidence that it’s entirely genetic. In our research lab at SLU, we’re trying to show how special skills training can improve social skill problems and brain function.

There’s so much variability in function, language and emotion. Hearing a diagnosis of ‘autism’ doesn’t tell you all you need to know about the person.”

GRANDPARENTING between generations Child care trends have undergone some pretty striking changes in recent years, says behavioral pediatrician Dr. Tim Jordan. “Studies show that about one-third of U.S. kids under age 6 now are cared for by grandparents,” he says. That trend has been rising, and he says it can be a challenging but rewarding experience for all involved. A recent Pew Charitable Trust report stated that in 2005, 2.5 million U.S. children were living with grandparents who were responsible for their care; by 2015, that number had reached 2.9 million, with some of the increase linked to drug- or alcohol-addicted parents unable to care for their kids.

Jordan explains that grandparenting also is trending upward because many parents of young children work full time—and because Americans are living longer, so more kids have surviving grandparents than their forebears did. “It’s usually a grandmother doing the babysitting, but grandfathers make significant contributions, too,” he says. “A recent Boston College study found that kids with strong grandparent relationships tend to have a lower incidence of depression—and so do the grandparents.”

Jordan says grandparenting is not without bumps in the road, but those who do it well understand that flexibility and forebearance are needed for it to be

successful. “One of the biggest disruptions in the family relationship happens when discipline boundaries are not set by the parents,” he says. “If the elder generation cares for the kids once a week for a couple hours, then parents can be less concerned about how they interact in terms of discipline. But if it’s 20 to 30 hours a week or more, parents need to make clear how the kids are being raised, and the grandparents need to follow that.”

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“A recent Boston College study found that kids with strong grandparent relationships tend to have a lower incidence of depression—and so do the grandparents.”

Jordan adds, “Grandmothers and grandfathers have so much to offer their grandkids. They can love and support them unconditionally without focusing on how good their grades are or which sports teams they’re on. Parents often are distracted by the stresses of work and home life, but grandparents don’t have that worry. They can teach kids how to live in the moment.”

Grandparents also are some of 2.9 million U.S. the best teachers of family history, passing down traditions and stories children were of how they’ve overcome challenges, living with Jordan notes. “Those are such valuable grandparents lessons for kids to hear,” he says.

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[PARENT TRAP THE FAVORED CHILD by dr. tim jordan A MOM WALKED INTO the

playroom to find her 5-yearold daughter crying because her 18-month-old brother had pulled her hair. “I know it hurts to have that done to you, but he’s too young to know that pulling hair hurts,” was the mother’s response. The daughter wasn’t appeased, and a few minutes later, the mom heard the boy squalling. When she entered the room, the girl looked up triumphantly and exclaimed, “He knows now!”

I would guess that at some point, most kids have felt that their parents favored one of their siblings. My experience tells me that parents love all their kids equally, but it’s also true that a parent can find it easier to connect with certain kids more than others. This may occur because of similar interests, i.e. many dads bond easier with sons or daughters who are into sports. Some children are tougher to get close to because they are so much like us in ways that annoy us, like an intense parent with a strong-minded child. The opposite may also hold true. An outgoing mother might find it hard to relate to an introverted daughter.

Some kids are born for the spotlight, attracting attention by sheer force of personality. The baby of the family often learns to stand out by being loud and ‘out there.’ The straight-A student can get accolades in families where grades are important, just as star athletes can monopolize a lot of their sporty family’s time, energy and resources. So what’s a parent to do?

Children need to learn that there’s a difference between being equal and being fair. At certain times, one sibling might get more time and attention, like a second-semester high school senior or a child performing in a play for four days. The attention paid to each child may not be equal at these times, but it’s ‘fair’ because, over time, things balance out.

Parents need to be mindful of issues when relating with a child who is harder to connect with. In these instances, they should make a point of spending special time with that child. Like having one-on-one dates or just carving out special time at home. This might require parents to engage in activities they aren’t used to doing, like doing anime with an artsy teenage daughter or watching Harry Potter movies with a Potter head. It’s also good to be conscious about not emphasizing achievement over participation; don’t make a big deal about great grades or winning championships. All children deserve to have their interests and passions validated whether or not they are a ‘star.’

Every child has qualities that need to be acknowledged and valued, and each child deserves lots of special time with their parents in order to feel loved. Do your best to be fair, and be willing to stretch yourself to connect with kids who are tougher to bond with.

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They say becoming a mom changes everything. Does it ever! When it comes to your beauty routine, suddenly taking care of you has to take a back seat to taking care of baby. I caught up with three local moms (one of them Town&Style’s managing editor) to find out how they balance their self-care regimens during the different stages of motherhood.

K E L S E Y H U E L S , new mom to a 2-month-old T&S: What is your beauty routine like since having a baby?

KH: I hardly have a daily beauty routine! Being home with my son on maternity leave gives me little reason to do much, but when I do, it’s definitely harder. If no one is home with me, I drag his Rock-and-Play into the bathroom to shower and do my hair and makeup. If he starts fussing, I have to do my makeup one-handed and hold him!

T&S: What’s your best beauty advice for new moms?

KH: Take a little time to focus on yourself. Bring the baby into the bathroom with you, shave your legs and just relax in the water. If someone is home, give them the baby and get yourself dolled up. I definitely feel so much better when I put on a little makeup and something other than sweatpants!

T&S: What has surprised you the most as a new mom in terms of self-care and beauty?

KH: You really do put yourself on the back burner. You’re so focused on the needs of your new baby, you tend to forget or just not care about yourself. You’re so sleep-deprived that sleeping is all you want to do when you have free time.

E G L E G H E R A R D I N I , mom to a 4- and 7-year-old T&S: What advice do you have for moms with young kids who want to look put together but don’t have lots of time?

EG: First, don’t be hard on yourself and know that people see less flaws in you than you do. Second, a little bit of mascara and lip gloss go a long way.

T&S: What’s the biggest change you’ve noticed in your beauty routine since having children?

EG: I spend less time on myself. My hair is always down or in a ponytail because I just don’t have the time or energy to do anything else. I also wear less makeup, but I wear SPF religiously.

T&S: Did your routine change since the kids started school?

EG: Yes, little by little, I started to spend more time on my self-care. I exercise more, and go for massages and pedicures regularly. I also bought a couple of new eyeshadow palettes and am trying new looks.

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K A R Y N W I L L I A M S , mom to a 5- and 8-year-old T&S: Tell me about your daily beauty routine. How does it differ from your nighttime makeup and hair routine?

KW: I have three basics: mascara, blush and undereye concealer. Chapstick is my goto for lips to keep them moisturized, or a quick swipe of a pale pink or nude lip color.

I like a blush cream stick over powder because it lasts all day. My hair is straight, so I can just leave it as is. Dry shampoo helps create volume, so I’ll use that some days on my roots. If I’m going out at night, I play up my eyes more with eyeshadow and usually wear lipstick.

T&S: What are your must-have beauty products?

KW: I have tried tons of mascaras, and my tried-and-true brand is L’Oreal. It’s inexpensive but works the best for volume and extension. I love Oribe dry shampoo, and my Chapstick! I use it multiple times throughout the day and always at night before bed. L’Occitane hand or body lotion is a nice splurge.

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T&S: After having more than one child, did you notice a difference in your beauty routine?

KW: I’ve always kept my beauty routine simple, so not much changed from one to two; more changed when I started working again. Because I’m not just going to the gym or hanging out at home, I want to look a little more put together. If I had to pick only one thing makeup-wise, it would be mascara.

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favorite place to grab a bite?

•Annie Gunn’s •EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery •Five Star Burgers •Half & Half •Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria •Mission Taco Joint •Olive + Oak •Pastaria •Sportsman’s Park Restaurant and Bar •Trattoria Marcella

customer service

where do you get service with a smile?

•Butler’s Pantry •Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design •Dierbergs Markets •Enterprise Rent-A-Car •Kennelwood Pet Resorts •Ladue Pharmacy •Laurie’s Shoes •St. Louis County Library •Straub’s •The Gatesworth Communities: The Gatesworth, McKnight Place, Parc Provence

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where do you satisfy your sweet tooth?

•Bailey’s Chocolate Bar •Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier •Cravings •Cyrano’s Cafe •Jilly’s Cupcake Bar •Piccione Pastry •Sugarfire Pie •Ted Drewes Frozen Custard •The Cup •The Fountain on Locust

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favorite place for a drink?

•BRIO Tuscan Grille •Cafe Napoli •Herbie’s •Oceano Bistro •Remy’s Kitchen & Wine Bar •Robust Wine Bar •Sasha’s Wine Bar •Taste •Three Sixty •Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

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favorite local boutiques for home decor?

•Christopher’s •K. Hall Designs •Marketplace at the Abbey •Miriam Switching Post •Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams •Rusted Chandelier •Savvy Surrounding Style •The Refind Room •The White Rabbit •Three French Hens

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•Castlewood State Park •Creve Coeur Lake •Forest Park •Grant’s Farm •Katy Trail State Park •Missouri Botanical Garden •Queeny Park •Shaw Park •Tilles Park •Tower Grove Park

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best spots for entertainment and culture?

•City Museum •Jazz at the Bistro •Missouri History Museum •Powell Symphony Hall •Saint Louis Art Museum •Saint Louis Zoo •St. Louis Symphony •The Fabulous Fox Theatre •The Muny •The Pageant

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favorite local boutiques for clothing and accessories?

•Blush Boutique •Cha Boutique •Ivy Hill •Leopard Boutique •Marta’s Boutique •Mister Guy Clothiers •Paisley Boutique •Paperdolls Boutique •Vie •Women’s Closet Exchange

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[T&S HOME by julia m. johnson

AS FAMILIES GET BUSIER and schedules become more

hectic, it’s always nice if your home can help simplify life. That’s what comes to mind when owner Nikki Mills thinks about her beautiful house on a peaceful street.

“It’s the ‘easiest’ home I’ve ever lived in, especially with regard to raising children,” says Mills, who is relocating to Texas with her family. “I love that everything is where it should be, with no wasted time or effort. When our kids come in the back door, there are cubbyholes for their backpacks, coats and books so those things aren’t underfoot upstairs. There are laundry rooms on the ground floor and second floor, so the kids can do their own wash. ‘His and hers’ walk-in closets make it easy to stay organized, which is really important to me!” And she loves the oversized three-car garage with lots of space for

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5 DOWNEY LANE

listing price | $1,395,000 listing agent | kathleen lovett of janet mcafee real estate

bikes, sports equipment and more.

The spacious kitchen and dining room have made celebrating a snap, too, Mills says. “We love entertaining, especially at the holidays. We find that our guests don’t want to leave the kitchen because it’s so inviting.” Her young son and daughter have been learning to cook, and the well-equipped kitchen has given them a great start.

“They enjoy having their friends over to cook and bake.

It’s been wonderful for them to learn about food in this lovely space.”

She adds, “I think of this as a holiday house, and a great one to winter in. There are three fireplaces, and the house is fun to decorate. We always put up lights and trees at Christmas, and I love getting out the Spode china.” Mills says the home’s layout makes it easy to have

dinner parties and cocktail parties, or just relax and enjoy family time. “It’s so cozy—we like to open the windows in summer, but it’s also wonderful in the winter when we’re having a lazy weekend indoors or making chili and watching football,” she notes.

There’s an expansive, grassy backyard perfect for outdoor games and activities, and having all that ‘fun space’ has helped her family connect with their neighbors, Mills says. “It’s a house of happy memories for us.” She and her family lived in an older home before, and decided to move into a new house that was low-maintenance. “This one completely filled the bill,” she says. “It was custom built for the developer of the neighborhood, so the quality is high and every space is well planned. Nothing was done as an afterthought.”

Executive Showplace!

11120 Geyer Downs Lane | $1,680,000 | 4 bedrooms | 4 full, 2 half baths Magnificent executive estate situated on a one of a kind treed lot in Frontenac. This stunner was expanded & renovated with the highest quality materials!

• Main floor boasts volume ceilings of at least 9’, 18x18 porcelain tile • Chef’s dream 31x26 kitchen w/ Wolf induction cooktop, built-in Subzero, Thermador double ovens & warming drawer • Main fl has 2 powder rooms, library, laundry room, 2 story great room, dream master bedroom & luxurious bath

• 3 upstairs bedrooms, 1 with en-suite bath & other 2 share a Jack & Jill.

• Finished 10’ pour L/L with bar room, media area, game & family rooms, exercise room & full bath.

• Stunning private 1+ acre yard w/upper & lower aggregate patios

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CLAYTON $3,775,000 11 Brentmoor Park 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths Total Living Area: 10,472 Square Feet

ST. ALBANS I $4,750,000 2271 Talon Court 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths Total Living Area: 10,000 Square Feet

LADUE $2,995,000 21 Upper Ladue Road 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 3 Half Baths Total Living Area: 8,225 Square Feet

CWE $1,349,000 37 Portland Place 8 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths 8,822 Square Feet

LADUE I $1,895,000 22 Clermont Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths Total Living Area: 6,331 Square Feet

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10183 Winding Ridge Road, Ladue Offered at $1,499,000.

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10270 Kinsella, Ladue Offered at $1,950,000.

32 Westmoreland Place, CWE Offered at $1,495,000.

12 Carrswold, Clayton Offered at $1,950,000.

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44 Portland Drive, Frontenac Offered at $1,465,000.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

Can you help us refresh our 1963 two-story home in Town & Country? Thank you!

Sincerely,

—FRESH APPROACH

DEAR FRESH APPROACH,

Often, when you think about ‘freshness,’ it’s natural to think light, bright and airy. In this situation, I think lighter colors are definitely in order. You will see that I have painted the shake siding white and whitewashed the brick. In addition, the shutters have been painted a light blue, and the front door is now accented with a bright red. This wakes up the façade from its current slumber.

There also are significant architectural changes. The property’s romantic setting has been acknowledged by added elements that create a new, asymmetrical composition. A new, front facing gable is accented with a round attic window. Wider windows are used in the dining room to align with a new entry terrace supported by a curved, brick retaining wall.

A new slate green roof has been added to better connect the house to the landscape and the new color scheme. An arched dormer gives the garage roof some character.

The beautifully undulating landscape has been tidied up slightly and augmented with some pink dogwoods and red azaleas.

It looks fresher to me ... hope it does to you as well.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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. FOLLOW US ONLINE

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7 CARTERS GROVE COURT | LADUE | $3,995,000

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Proud to be Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936

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NEW LISTINGS 11354 MOSLEY LANE | $1,095,000 Rustic Charm w/ modern amenities, sits on private street on 2.5 acres. 5BD/4BA/4,300SF. 730 N. MOSLEY RD. | $995,000 Newer construction, Ladue Schools.

5BD/6BA/5,676SF. Recently completed walkout lower level; above grade.

LADUE/FRONTENAC 2660 SOUTH WARSON ROAD French Country Estates on 3 landscaped acres w/ 7 BR/8 full, 2 half baths. Outstanding architecture that suits variety of lifestyles.

31 SOMERSET DOWNS | $4,199,000 Unique custom Country French 1.5-story home on over 3 acres. Main flr master wing, saltwater pool and spa, pool house & more!

10088 LITZSINGER | $3,499,000 Magnificent Higginbotham built home on a majestic 2.61 park-like acres. Classic design offers formal and casual spaces.

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TOWN AND COUNTRY 12660 POST OAK ROAD | $2,375,000 1.5-year “new” custom home on 3 acres w/ view of lake. Saltwater pool/spa, 4-car garage.

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9-year-old townhome in Soulard! 2800+sqft. 3 BR/3.5BA. Balcony & 2-car attached garage!

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CONDOS/TOWNHOMES

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5BR/7BA, 6,292 SF total. Full Viking kitchen

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12 APPLE TREE LANE | $2,750,000 Beautifully updated estate on 1.8 rolling acres w/ gourmet kitchen, sprawling terraces, infinity pool & much more!

16834 KEHRSBROOKE CT. | $465,000 Attractive 4 BR/2 full , 2 half BA with large eatin kitchen, finished basement on one acre.

11 CHATFIELD PLACE | $899,000 Beautiful townhome with 10” ceilings, wood flrs, main flr master suite & interior courtyard!

162 N. CENTRAL AVENUE | $2,595,000 Custom Ellerman-built home in Old Town Clayton. Updated throughout w/ main level master suite, elevator, screened porch, & more!

10 BRIARCLIFF | $1,869,000 One of finest homes in Briarcliff. Sits on double lot w/ over $2,400,000 invested in 5 BR/6 BA/7,100sqft. home.

CREVE COEUR 105 N. MOSLEY ROAD | $1,249,000 Only 2yrs old. 6 BR/9 BA home. 7,000SF on 1 Acre. Gourmet kitchen.

4540 LINDELL BLVD. # 201 | $349,900 Located in the most convenient CWE location w/ 2 BRs, plus den & 2 full & a guest bath.

1193 HAMPTON PARK | $1,599,000 Gorgeous 6+BR/5 BA estate w/ chef’s kitchen, pool, pool house & outdoor fireplace area.

9743 LITZSINGER ROAD | $1,799,000 Antebellum 1840 farmhouse of John Litzsinger,

401 S. MERAMEC AVENUE | $825,000 Move-in ready w/ over 3,000 SF. State-of-the art kitchen, renovated systems & lighting.

$ 11 DWYER PLACE | $1,099,999

8016 SEMINOLE | $725,000 Desirable Davis Place, 3 BR/2.5 BA. Updated kitchen & baths, 2 car detached garage.

547 TREGARON PLACE | $1,149,900 1.5-story home in heart of Frontenac. Main flr master suite, renovated kitchen, pool w/patio.

$ 432 S. HANLEY | $539,900

31 LOREN WOODS | $1,099,000 Impeccably maintained home in the heart of Ladue boasts 4 BR/3.5 BA on 4,300 sqft.

4415 LACLEDE AVE # 3 | $242,000 Quaint 2 BR/1.5 BA condo in great location in CWE. Updated w/ beautiful backyard.

2323 LOCUST AVENUE | $136,500 City living at its finest in the Westgate Lofts.

Updated 2 BR/1.5 BA, garage & rooftop pool.

Opportunity for appealing Clayton investment property. Each unit 3 BR/2 BA.

5 BARCLAY WOODS DRIVE | $2,995,000 Magnificent 5 BR custom built home on 2.61 park-like acres. Pool, hot tub & pool house.

$2.0+Million invested. Heated limestone flrs.

Charming 9-year “new” custom built home. 4 BR/5 BA, great outdoor entertaining spaces.

12249 LADUE ROAD | $1,050,000 Secluded estate on 1.5 acres in Ladue w/floor to- ceiling windows, eat-in kitchen & more!

$ 20 NORTH WALLING | $749,000 Newer construction 5 BR/5 BA home offers 5,700 SF, sits on 1 acre w/ custom details.

315 LYONNAIS DRIVE | $495,000 Brick Colonial in ideal central location w/ 3,000 sqft. 4 BR/3 full, 2 half BA.

BALLWIN 606 CARMAN VIEW | $610,000 2-story home on private lot w/main flr master suite, finished walk-out LL, and 3-car garage.

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Awesome 1 1/2 Story on Cul De Sac with Fantastic Open Floor Plan, Outdoor Kitchen, Wine Cellar, Inground Pool, Walkout, Many Luxury Amenities on this Private Acre.

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Are you a native St. Louisan?

I am a native Missourian, born in the small, historic town of Ste. Genevieve, but I have lived in St. Louis most of my life.

What are some of the best things about St. Louis?

I love our seasons, dogwood trees, zoo, St. Louis Blues and Cardinals, and Fox Theatre. There’s lots to love!

7805 Stanford avenue University City | $389,900

Charming and updated 2-story home features 2,197SF, 3 bedrooms, a main floor bonus room that walks out to new sundeck, beautiful hardwood floors, arched doorways with rope trim, huge master bedroom walk-in closet, two fireplaces, 2-car attached garage, finished lower level & more!

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If you could have your dream home, where would it be, and what would it look like?

I live in my dream home now! It’s a villa in a gated community with awesome neighbors that is very convenient to everything.

What is your favorite room in your house?

I love our three-seasons porch, which is surrounded by beautiful greenery. I also love my office, which makes my real estate work extra awesome.

Where do you like to vacation?

My favorite countries are New Zealand and Australia. But in the U.S., I love Naples, Charleston, Kiawah, Hilton Head and Lake of the Ozarks.

What do you like to do in your leisure time?

Travel, spend time with my grandchildren and play golf.

If this weren’t your profession, what else might you have done?

This is the best profession. I love it and can’t think of anything else I could have done that would be better. My daughterin-law, Kathy, is now my partner and she helps to make it wonderful, too.

What’s your favorite movie/book?

I don’t go to movies often; when I do, I’m usually disappointed. I like funny, lighthearted films and there aren’t enough of them. As far as a favorite book, I read in spurts. I would rather watch sports and Fox News.

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150 Carondelet Plaza #2801 *Price Upon Request

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Then invite some friends to a colorful summer soiree under the stars!

Fiesta lemongrass 5-piece flatware set, $19 from Macy’s at West County Center

Blue Rocco stemless glasses, $19.96/set of 4 from World Market

Dansk The Burbs dinnerware, $29/set of 4 from Macy’s at West County Center

Ziva placemats, $19.96/set of 4 from World Market

Sabre bamboo, 5-piece flatware set, $139 from onekingslane.com

Artland Iris Ruby glasses, $37.81/set of 4 from hayneedle.com

Seaport dinner plate, $28 from Anthropologie

Woven Brights placemat, $14 from West Elm

Matte black 5-piece flatware set, $27 from West Elm

Tulum acrylic wine glass, $24/set of 4 from Pottery Barn

Lenox Melli Mello Eliza Stripe dinnerware, $25 from Macy’s at West County Center

Palm Leaf placemat, $19.96 from World Market

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Try adding a few for some whimsy in your home!

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