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Featured Property
5095 WESTMINSTER PLACE ST LOUIS CITY - $848,900
1940 BRAKEMEYER ROAD OWENSVILLE - $995,000 136 ACRES WITH 6500 SF HOME. NEWER BARN WITH CARRIAGE HOUSE.
1132 SARA MATHEWS LANE WILDWOOD - $1,175,000
32 MUIRFIELD LANE TOWN & COUNTRY - $1,075,000
16950 LEWIS SPRING FARMS ROAD WILDWOOD - $900,000
17900 HOMESTEAD BLUFFS DRIVE WILDWOOD - $899,900
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NEW LISTINGS 843 University Pl 2215 Central Parkway Dr
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2118 Saddle Creek Ridge Ct Chesterfield 1448 Topping Rd Town & Country 1717 Morre Rd Bay/Hermann 54 Thornhill Dr Wildwood 602 Morel Ct St Albans 1132 Sara Mathews Ln Wildwood 32 Muirfield Ln Town & Country 1940 Brakemeyer Rd Owensville 246 Woodlawn Dr Washington 16944 Riverdale Dr Chesterfield 16950 Lewis Spring Farms Rd Wildwood 22 Thornhill Dr Wildwood 1800 Aston Way Chesterfield 1201 Bonhomme Branch Ct Chesterfield 1033 Barberry Ln Kirkwood 2341 Ossenfort Valley Ct Wildwood
Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600
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$309,000 $119,900 $1,974,900 $1,750,000 $1,600,000 $1,399,900 $1,199,000 $1,175,000 $1,075,000 $995,000 $975,000 $974,900 $900,000 $899,000 $839,900 $829,900 $785,000 $749,900
29 Blackwolf Run Ct 129 Bellerosa Estates Dr 1310 Christmas Valley Dr 18505 Sassafras Place Dr The Enclaves at Cherry Hills 759 Stonebluff Ct 4500 Highway 109 2733 Highway T 11006 Martin Grove 1453 Highland Valley Cir 1642 Wilson Forest View Ct 1721 Greening 1933 Buckington Dr 1855 Chamfers Farm Ct 1503 Scofield Valley Ln 7307 Northmoor Dr 18852 Highwood Est Dr 14090 Conway Road 9328 White Ave 6561 Crescent View Ct 2663 Valley Rd 12961 Briar Fork Ct 17017 Westridge Oaks Dr 1435 Bald Eagle Rd 1882 S Signal Hills Dr 14625 Laketrails Ct 3220 Shenandoah Ave 8117 Amherst Ave 1522 Buckhurst Ct 3021 Crimson Oaks Dr 655 Vista Hills Ct 13102 Cannes Dr 6308 Lansdowne 2537 Annalee Ave
Pat Malloy Manager, Chesterfield 636-537-0300
1800 ASTON WAY CHESTERFIELD - $839,900
833 BARBERRY LANE KIRKWOOD - $785,000
4545 LINDELL BOULEVARD #34 ST LOUIS CITY - $769,000
129 BELLEROSA ESTATES DRIVE DES PERES - $725,000
759 STONEBLUFF COURT CHESTERFIELD - $599,900
843 UNIVERSITY PLACE UNIVERSITY CITY - $309,000
Wildwood Des Peres Wildwood Wildwood Wildwood Chesterfield Eureka Labadie Creve Coeur Wildwood Chesterfield Kirkwood Chesterfield Chesterfield Wildwood University City Wildwood Chesterfield Brentwood Mehlville Wildwood Des Peres Wildwood Wildwood Kirkwood Chesterfield St Louis City University City Ballwin Fenton Eureka Creve Coeur St Louis City Brentwood
$729,000 $725,000 $724,900 $699,000 $649,000 $599,900 $595,000 $590,000 $575,000 $574,900 $500,000 $469,000 $465,000 $450,000 $425,000 $419,900 $399,000 $374,500 $365,000 $355,000 $349,900 $345,000 $329,900 $325,000 $324,900 $319,000 $299,000 $299,000 $298,000 $264,900 $259,000 $249,900 $245,000 $239,900
426 Breezewood Dr 661 East Madison Ave 12409 Betsy Ross Ln 1049 Carman Rd 960 Jeanerette Dr 2326 Patton Ave 3701 Texas Ave
Ballwin Kirkwood Uninc STL Co Ballwin University City Brentwood South City
$239,900 $219,000 $182,950 $179,900 $179,900 $150,000 $125,000
CONDOS, VILLAS, ATTACHED HOMES 8025 Maryland Ave #11D 4545 Lindell Blvd #1 17 Upper Conway Ct 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 8025 Maryland Ave #3C 633 Spyglass Summit Dr 737 Stone Meadow Dr 307 Holloway Ridge Ct 1270 Strassner Dr #3210 4362 Maryland Ave #A 807 Woodside Trails Dr 4324 West Pine Blvd 13006 Autumn Fields Ct 522 N Kirkwood Rd #3A 1072 Brooksgate Manor 5947 McPherson #2W 604 Pine Ridge Trails Ct #101 851 Woodside Trails Dr 11999 Villa Dorado #C
Clayton St Louis City Chesterfield St Louis City Clayton Chesterfield Chesterfield Ballwin Brentwood St Louis City Ballwin St Louis City Uninc STL Co Kirkwood Kirkwood St Louis City Ballwin Ballwin Creve Coeur
$1,195,000 $949,000 $839,900 $769,000 $544,900 $540,000 $360,000 $269,000 $229,000 $215,000 $205,000 $199,900 $189,900 $179,000 $169,900 $159,500 $129,900 $114,000 $79,900
Defiance Owensville Wildwood St Charles
$2,860,000 $1,280,000 $410,000 $355,000
COUNTRY PROPERTIES 782 Matson Hill Rd 15030 Highway F 744 Forby Rd 15 +/- ac Buckner Rd
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SOCIETY THERE HAS BEEN MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE!, a recently aired musical special on NBC, which drew some 22 million viewers. Call me sentimental, but the 1965 movie has been a favorite of mine ever since my beloved grandmother introduced it to me when I was a little girl. (Yes, I’ve been known to belt out The Lonely Goatherd without warning.) And if you’re a fan of the film like I am, you probably were skeptical about this new version—I sure was. I rolled my eyes at the previews; and on the night the show aired, I only was able to sit through the first few minutes before I reached for the remote. Bad acting aside (I’m sure most of us are in agreement on that), the live show had its merits, including excellent singing overall. Most important, the performance introduced this classic to an untapped audience—in my case, my 7-year-old nephew, who can now join his aunt in singing, High on a hill was a lonely goatherd, Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo...
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JANUARY FASHION It’s everyone’s New Year’s resolution to get in shape. With these finds, there’s no excuse for not being perfectly styled at the gym this year!
ON THE COVER: Weight-loss coach and Think and Grow Thin author Charles D’Angelo, who has helped nationally known clients including Sen. Claire McCaskill and Golden Globe-winning actress Angela Bassett, is accepting new clients who are committed to making a positive change. For more information, call 495-3228 or visit charlesdangelo.com. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 14.
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The Best Weddings Start Here.
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“MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR 2014 is to work on being more understanding and compassionate with everyone in my life.”
Sunday, January 19 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
St. Charles Convention Center
DR. JOSEPH KAHN “MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS THE same as it has been for the last 30-plus years: Exercise more, eat better, lose weight, get in better shape. So far, I’m zero for 30-plus, but 2014 will be the year!”
A chance to win exciting prizes Delicious hors d’oeuvres, music and drinks The guidance of the area’s best wedding specialists St. Louis’ Best Bridal Fashion Show, featuring the most elegant and popular wedding gowns
CONNIE MITCHELL “THIS YEAR, I’M CHOOSING 12 NONFICtion books that have been on my reading list for some time and resolving to read one per month. I hope this will be an enjoyable resolution that will result in new ideas and insights along the way.” Delicious
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Newer Listings 10388 Forest Brook #1 (St. Louis County). Charming condo in impeccable condition. The large living room with sliding glass doors leads to a beautiful perennial garden. Kitchen is updated, boasting wood cabinets with glass inserts. Large master with lovely bath and Jacuzzi tub. The refrigerator, washing machine and dryer all remain. $72,500 801 North Hanley, Unit D (University City). Super sharp, centrally located condo. Light and bright with an open floor plan, you’ll love the large vaulted great room and formal dining room with Pergo floors. Updated kitchen with newer cabinetry, appliances and counters. Bath has been updated with double sinks and tile floor. Two spacious bedrooms with newly installed carpet and great closet space. Truly a pretty setting! $135,900
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8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor). This lovely three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath offers a formal living room with a fireplace flanked by stained, leaded glass windows. Family and friends will enjoy the formal dining room, kitchen and first floor sunroom that provides great casual space. Be on the lookout for other stained glass windows accenting the home throughout. Did I mention the lovely hardwood floors and gorgeous woodwork? $157,000
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602 South Brentwood #7 (Clayton). What a terrific opportunity to own a two-story condo in the heart of Clayton! This first floor end-unit boasts an open floor plan with large windows throughout -- allowing an abundant amount of natural light to seep in. Along with the generously sized living room and kitchen, the main level has a master suite with a half bath, an additional bedroom and a full bath. Walk down the wrought iron spiral staircase to the lower level and find a large family room with a huge walk-in closet and a private laundry/utility room. $139,000
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5 1. 20 Montague Court ● Affton
Featured Listings
$174,900
1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue).
$4,150,000
13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).
$549,000
2 Bellerive Country Club (T & C).
$2,295,000
527 Middleton Court (Kirkwood).
$498,000
608 East Monroe (Kirkwood).
$1,699,000
14002 Baywood Villages Dr. (Chesterfield). $465,000
18 Washington Terrace (St. Louis).
$1,295,000
7501 York Drive (Clayton).
$459,000
1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country).
$1,097,500
1303 Oaktree Estates (Chesterfield).
$429,900
8062 South Drive (Richmond Heights).
$1,095,000
801 South Skinker 8B (St. Louis).
$249,000
5 Elm (Glendale).
$650,000
7015 Dartmouth Ave., 1st Floor (U. City).
$189,000
13051 Thornhill Drive (Town & Country).
$689,900
9196 Wrenwood Lane (Brentwood).
$172,000
This thoughtfully maintained, four bedroom home has much to offer today's buyer. The open floor plan includes a large living room opening into a formal dining area that overlooks the massive backyard. The cozy kitchen is just waiting for your personal touch. A flagstone patio in the back is a perfect place to entertain and provides easy access to the large family room/bar in the lower level. The large southern facing windows in the lower level highlight the spacious recreation room, fourth bedroom and full bath.
5 Shelbourne Wood Court (Weldon Spring). $599,900
824 Conestoga Drive (Ballwin).
$155,000
8 Creekwood (Ladue).
$549,000
13543 Coliseum (Chesterfield).
$148,000
18101 Melrose (Wildwood).
$459,000
1062 Cedargate Drive (Kirkwood).
$129,900
2. 2336 Sportsmen Hill Drive ● Chesterfield
6136 Westminster (St. Louis).
$456,000
12049 Autumn Lakes Dr. (Maryland Hgts). $115,000
16 Topping Lane (Des Peres).
$429,000
2023 Silent Spring Dr. (Maryland Heights). $114,900
5405 Chapelford (Shrewsbury).
$299,900
1425 Willow Brook Cove #1 (St. Louis Country).
15552 Valley Branch (Chesterfield).
$299,900
948 Lynwood Forest (Manchester).
$289,000
957 Providence Ave. (Webster Groves).
$269,900
919 Brownell (Glendale).
$255,000
Lots and Acreage
828 West Lockwood Ave. (Glendale).
$189,900
45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
6912 Waldemar (St.Louis).
$183,900
919 Brownell (Glendale).
$255,000
4548 McCausland (St. Louis).
$179,000
18059 Melrose (Wildwood).
$120,000
1205 Pembroke Drive (Webster Groves).
$133,900
5376 Odell (St. Louis).
$129,900
$273,500
Roy Beal-built Colonial will have you at hello with its pretty red door, transom and side light accents, and attractive dentil trim. Stunning slate entry flanked by formal living/dining rooms both boasting hardwood floors. The living room opens to the family room with pretty millwork, firplace and access to the landscaped yard with stone patio. Loop back around to the updated kitchen with gorgeous granite.
3. 16 Ellsworth Lane ● Ladue
$719,000
With five+ bedrooms and just under an acre, this charming home is perfect for your family! The formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with two built-ins and the large outdoor patio sets the scene for entertainment. The first floor sitting room could be used as a sixth bedroom. A separate first floor office -- there are lots of special nooks in this house -- allows mom or dad to work from home. Located on a private tree-filled lot on a popular street in Ladue, this charmer is close to parks, shopping, restaurants, and more.
4. 11501 Lakeshore Drive ● Creve Coeur
$475,000
Light and bright inside this 1.5 story home and located on a level, one-plus acre lot, makes this home ready for today's lifestyle. Freshly painted in stylish tones with hardwood floors throughout and views of the lake from multiple rooms… bringing the unique and serene setting into the living area. First floor master suite with adjoining sitting room has a picturesque bay window and walk-in closet. Three bedrooms and two baths grace the second floor with a bonus room… ideal for an office or possible 5th bedroom.
5. 9309 Craigwood Terrace ● Crestwood
$240,000
No detail has been overlooked in this home that’s been renovated down to the studs. The updates exceed anything you have seen in this area…top of the line kitchen opens to the bright living room; crown molding throughout, Carrara Marble entry, heated bathroom floors…the list goes on and on. Lower level is exceptional with a stylish wet bar, gas fireplace and impressive stonework. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.
6. 6956 Pershing Avenue ● University City
$364,000
A motivated seller and a recent fabulous reduction, this lovely sun-filled Ames Place home is loaded with charm and original arts and crafts accents. Leaded glass windows hug the stately front door and grace the living and dining rooms. The house has been updated to reflect its original architecture. Four bedrooms, updated baths, all a short distance from Wash U, Clayton, Metrolink and surrounding area.
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53 Hillcrest (Winchester).
$99,000
244 Ballwin Avenue (Ballwin).
$98,500
Condos, Villas, Town Homes 12416 Questover Manor Ct. (Creve Coeur). $679,000 13305 Fairfield Square (T & C).
$579,000
$94,900 4355 Maryland Ave. #208 (St. Louis).
$79,000
S O C I E T Y
Hellenic Spirit Foundation
ATHENA AWARDS
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BY DIANE ANDERSON
EMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS community were invited to honor the Hellenic Spirit and to contribute to University of Missouri-St. Louis Military Veteran’s Scholarship Program at the seventh annual Athena Awards. The event was hosted by the Hellenic Spirit Foundation at the Missouri Athletic Club. Honorees of this prestigious award for 2013 include: Joan Berkman, Amelia Bond, Terri Griege, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Linda Hall, Tishaura Jones, LaVerne Lorenzini, Virginia McDowell, Kathleen Ratcliffe, Donna Wilkinson, Sonia Zamanou-Erickson and Terri Odom. Honorees are chosen for reflecting Hellenic values. Victoria Babu served as emcee.
Kim Tucci, Nancy Giljum
George and Marie Kantis, Eleftheria and Steve Afentoullis
Tom and Helen George, Bess Millonas, Irene Schildroth
Diane Breckenridge-Barrett, Alice Handelman
Blanche Touhill, Joan Berkman
Tishaura Jones, Donna Wilkinson
Amelia Bond, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Terri Odom, Virginia McDowell
Nancy Lieberman, Terri Griege, Katrina Pom
Kitty Ratcliffe, Linda Hall, Debra Hollingsworth
Joan Wendt, Jackie Galati
Marcena Gunter, Peggy Barnhart
Dan Emerson, Anne Ament, Peter Vaccaro
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Epworth Children and Family Services
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PWO RT H ’S W I N E D I N N E R & Auction, recently held at The RitzCarlton, offered wine enthusiasts the opportunity to savor rare vintage wines from private collections. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on hard-to-find wines to add to their own collections during the auction. The event benefits Epworth’s child abuse prevention programs, which teach families how to better communicate and handle stress and conflict, as well as develop improved parenting skills and positive discipline techniques. Co-chairs for the evening were Deborah and Bryan LeMoine.
Deborah and Bryan LeMoine
John Heskett, Marci Rosenberg, George Gladis
Art and Linda Holliday
Joe and Marcia Ambrose
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14 Greenbriar in Ladue CominG So on
Carla and Orlando Pace
On Perfection As you enter the bluestone courtyard with the espallied walls, you immediately feel the quiet sophistication of architect Richard Cummings.
Open and airy, the soaring gallery
entrance hall sets the stage for this Regency style home with abundant natural light, spacious terraces and beautiful views from every window. The present owner has updated and integrated modern with classic in this almost 3700 square foot., four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath masterpiece. Lovely formal living room and dining room, terrific kitchen/family room with handmade Salitillo tile floor and elegant pine paneling with a gas fireplace. Top of the line appliances including SubZero drawers and refrigerator, Gaggenau ovens and cooktop, bay window over stainless sink and granite countertops.
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a guest bedroom with en suite bath , powder
room and laundry with incredible storage. Upstairs consists of two bedrooms with balconies, sitting room and full bath. Professionally landscaped gardens by Gay Goessling, a pergola, plus tennis court and oval pool finish the backyard, ideal for entertaining! Two-car oversized garage, separate storage room and newer cedar shake roof complete this one-of-a-kind home on a great Ladue Lane.
Listing Agents marcy Byrne 314.750.5800 Ann Carter 314.277.1089
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Children’s Education Alliance
ONCE UPON A TIME
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BY DAVID ANDERSON
HE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION Alliance of Missouri honored Rachel Brown at its most recent event, Once Upon A Time. The event was held to recognize Brown’s leadership efforts in grassroots policy change at the school, district and state level. The goal of the organization is to engage in policy change within the education system to allow students from all regions to have equal access to quality education. Spotted in the crowd that evening were Mayor Francis Slay, Bob Kochan and Laura Slay.
Nina Abboud, Lisa Hunt
Bill and Marsha Rusnack, Rachel Brown, Mayor Francis Slay
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Carolyn Cash, Bob Kochan, Peggy Fox
Laura Shaughnessy, Laura Reeves, Kelly Sarka
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Property Specials
Bellerive Gardens is offering special pricing on burial, markers and benches through January 31, 2014. For more information on these specials, please contact us today.
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SOCIE T Y Emerson
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GROUP OF 104 LOCAL EDUCAtors received Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards at a recent ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton. Recipients were selected by their schools’ administration in recognition of their dedication to and achievements in the teaching profession. Recipients have an opportunity to apply for a Gold Star Grant from Emerson to fund educational projects in their schools. Emerson has been awarding outstanding educators with the Excellence in Teaching Awards since 1989.
Claire Kellett, Pat Sly
Melora Pruneau, Lori Humphrey, Sue Lapp, Cheryl Kirchgessner
Ryan Keller, Debbie Hargrove
Beth and Jason Moritz
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ITH THE THEME, ‘AN EVENING OF Stars,’ Lift for Life Gym celebrated 25 years of lifting youth up. Guests celebrated like stars at Windows on Washington, where gym founder, Marshall Cohen, spoke about the work of the ‘stars’ inspiring area youth beyond the gym through higher education. Founded in 1988, Cohen created the gym in order to offer not only a weightlifting center, but a full-service youth activity center. Later in the evening, while guests dined, LaVaughn Hamilton, a Lift for Life Gym graduate, shared how his life was transformed. The emcee for the evening was three-time U.S. Track and Field olympian and two-time World Cross Country champion Craig Virgin.
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Happy Birthday, St. Louis!
The RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION-ST. LOUIS (RAF-STL) will hold its inaugural concert gala at The Sheldon featuring a trio of acclaimed musicians: Violinist GIL SHAHAM, pianist ORLI SHAHAM and St. Louis Symphony music director DAVID ROBERTSON will perform together on stage on Wednesday, March 19. David Robertson, along with his wife, Orli Shaham, and brotherProceeds from ‘A Celebration in-law, Gil Shaham, are the of the Sound of Art’ will benefit featured performers for RAF-STL’s the Radio Arts Foundation inaugural gala. and its mission to support classical music programming, the arts and cultural institutions within the St. Louis community. Gala co-chairs are PEGGY RITTER and MARSHA RUSNACK. For more information and ticket and sponsorship packages, call Oather Kelly at 881-3523 or email okelly@rafstl.org.
Look for a different offering from restaurateurs FRANK and CARMELO GABRIELE at Ladue’s Colonial Marketplace in the coming weeks. The brothers’ fast-casual Italian eatery, Cini, is no more. But soon, they will debut Giovanni’s Kitchen in its place. The menu offerings at the new restaurant are being described as Tuscanstyle and a small bar will be added. Look for an early spring opening.
My birthday wish for St. Louis… is that everyone takes this opportunity to rediscover the wonder of St. Louis. We are fortunate to live in a true gem of the Midwest. The city and region have so much to offer in art, music, food, culture, parks and museums—all tied together by a rich history. So, go out and explore! Discover new places, visit old ones, and enjoy the wonder that’s in your own backyard. Then share your experiences with everyone!
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The James S. McDonnell Planetarium will play host to the 2015 BEAM exhibit.
A new robotic Mars rover exhibit is coming to the SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER, thanks to an $815,000 grant from NASA. Bridging Earth and Mars (BEAM): Engineering Robots to Explore the Red Planet will open in the summer of 2015 at the Science Center, only one of 10 venues across the country to share $7.7 million in grants from a NASA program that funds informal STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning experiences. The Science Center’s unique layout will be utilized to represent the 35-million-mile distance between Earth and Mars: Visitors will program a robotic rover in its main building, then cross the Skybridge to view the rovers at work in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
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Variety’s production of Peter Pan played to sold-out audiences.
VARIETY THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY has announced The Little Mermaid will be performed by Variety Children’s Theatre this fall. The company, which casts children of all abilities, as well as professional local actors, will be in its sixth annual season. The Little Mermaid will be presented Oct. 24-26 at The Touhill. Variety’s 2013 performances of Peter Pan sold out.
EPWORTH CHILDREN’S SERVICES has issued an urgent call for winter-weather items to help the children and families it serves. The organization is in need of hats, scarves, gloves, coats, backpacks, etc. Each year, Epworth serves more than 5,300 local children and their families by offering an emergency shelter, foster care, residential treatment and other programs designed to keep families together and prevent abuse and neglect. The organization is marking its 150th anniversary this year. To donate, contact 961-5718 or visit epworth.org.
Congratulations to rescued dog TROOPER, who celebrated the holidays in his new home. Following weeks of interviewing numerous potential adoptive families, the HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI (HSMO) placed Trooper with ‘Greg W.,’ a St. Louis-area man who recently lost his pitbull Trooper and his new owner after years of companionship. Trooper’s new owner works from a home office and will be able to spend lots of quality time with him. Trooper, who received critical injuries following a dragging incident last year, will receive ongoing medical care from Humane Society veterinarians, with vet fees covered by HSMO.
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All About Attitude
BY BRITTANY NAY
her weight issue: After her husband’s early death, she began comforting herself with food. “When I left Charles’ office that day, I cried.” She says she was ready to take her life in a new direction. To begin her weight-loss journey, Ross followed every last detail of D’Angelo’s food and exercise plan. He helped her embrace a new philosophy about food, exercise—and herself. “I eat every three hours—an alarm on my phone goes off when it’s time to eat,” she says. “It’s very easy because you don’t have to make any decisions.” And Ross says she hasn’t cheated once—nor has she ever been hungry on the meal plan. She also walks 10 miles every day and participates in fitness classes, including aerobics, dance, martial arts and yoga. Today, Ross is 145 pounds—a shade of her former 280-pound self. D’Angelo can relate. A 360-pound
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HAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES. Since December 2012, Debbie Ross has lost 135 pounds with the help of weightloss coach Charles D’Angelo. Ross’ wake-up call came in late 2012, when she was too winded to make her bed. On Thanksgiving that year, she caught D’Angelo giving weight-loss tips on the noon news. He said: It’s not the food that makes you fat; it’s your attitude about it. With the big holiday meal set for that day, the advice struck a chord with Ross. She resolved to make a change, starting by writing a letter to D’Angelo. “I told him how I was tired of always being the biggest person in the crowd,” Ross recalls. “I could never shop at normal clothing stores. I always felt like a skinny woman trapped in heavy person’s body. I needed somebody to tell me what to do.” D’Angelo became that person. During their first meeting, he helped Ross realize the reason behind
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The BIG Day A Ladue News Special Section
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everything at once.” For those not at the wedding planning stage of their relationship, Kate & Company offers proposal planning services. “More and more, I think you’ll notice a trend of proposal-planning, because [proposals] seem to be getting bigger,” says Perez. Case-in-point: the videotaped scavenger hunt Kate & Company recently worked on, which ended with a soon-to-be bride meeting her now-fiancé, baseball-shaped ring box in hand, on the grass at Busch Stadium. “We like to help those guys plan a great proposal, but we don’t necessarily think it has to be complex.” Instead, she explains the Continued on page 86
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F ONE OF YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS INVOLVED A diamond and a significant four-word question, your new year might be full of etiquette books and vendor samples. For those still radiating newly engaged bliss, Kate & Company has some advice. Following an engagement, Jill Perez, lead coordinator at Kate & Company, recommends couples take a moment to pause. “You get such little time to relish in it,” she says. “Spend some time with family and friends—and, of course, it’s time to get going soon after.” For the newly engaged, Perez says step one is brainstorming. “Sit down and talk as a couple. Before you meet with a planner—if that’s something you’re going to do—you really need to be on the same page about what you want.” For those hoping to work with a coordinator, Perez recommends meeting with several to find the right match. She advises to look for comfort, compatibility and proper listening while deciding on a planner. Next on the to-do list: Create a budget and a guest list. “The good thing about a planner is that we’re able to work with many different budgets,”
THE BIG DAY BECK & REINBERG WEDDING
A Touch of Home BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT
One month to the day after Elaine Beck’s father passed away, she went out to a bar with her friends. Across the room, Mike Reinberg, who had heard of Elaine through mutual friends, made eye contact. “I looked over and saw who I thought was Elaine Beck,” Mike says. “I had heard about [her dad passing] and saw her out smiling with friends, and thought, Wow, she’s strong. I had a lot of respect for her.” The couple dated for two years before Mike popped the question on a Friday night in March at Elaine’s family’s country home in Catawissa, Mo. They spent the weekend planning preliminary details, setting a date to have the wedding just seven months later at her brother and sister-in-law’s new home in the Hampton Park neighborhood. Instead of hiring a wedding planner, the pair enlisted help from Elaine’s mom, who has experience doing decorations and planning for charity events. Going for “elegant, traditional, classic,” the bride shied away from online inspiration. “We wanted it to be original and just do whatever we came up with ourselves.” Music played a large part in the ceremony. Elaine surprised the groom with musicians from the St. Louis Symphony, playing songs by James Taylor and John Denver as guests entered. “As the bridesmaids were going down the aisle, they played one of our most special songs, All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Weber,” she says. “That’s one of the songs he played for me on the night he proposed.” Creating a venue had its difficulties, including having to rent shuttles and luxury bathrooms, as well as having caterer Tony Marino Catering serve out of the garage. But the end result was worth it. “Our guests stayed until one in the morning, dancing. It was just a great party,” Elaine says. Crossing off one of Elaine’s bucket-list entries, the couple honeymooned in Bora Bora, where they stayed in an over-water bungalow, scuba dived, jet-skied, and swam with sharks and manta rays.
THE DETAILS THE DATE: October 12, 2013 THE BRIDE: Elaine Fitzsimmons Beck THE GROOM: Michael Christopher Reinberg THE BRIDE’S PARENTS: Michael and Karen Beck of Brentwood THE GROOM’S PARENTS: Jeffrey and Cheryl Reinberg of Kirkwood THE CEREMONY: Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church THE RECEPTION: The home of John and Ann Beck, the bride’s brother and sister-in-law THE WEDDING DRESS: Modern Trousseau, Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Donna Morgan THE RINGS: Bartel’s Jewelers and Simon’s Jewelers THE FLORIST: Garden Party by Meg Huber THE CAKE: Warm bread pudding by Tony Marino Catering THE BAND: D.J. Greasy THE PHOTOGRAPHER: L. Frisch Photography THE TUX: Mister Guy Clothiers THE INVITATIONS: CoCo Stine Designs
To have your wedding featured in the Wedding & Engagements section, call 269-8833 or email bhart-schmidt@laduenews.com.
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Liv ing Craig & Smith Wedding
A Garden Gathering By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
High school sweethearts Rachael Craig and Kyle Smith tied the knot in a manner that completely reflected their styles and personalities: colorful, eclectic and relaxed. The couple attended Lafayette High School together, and met during driver’s education class. They started dating a few months after they met, and dated throughout college. Hanging out in Rachael’s dorm room in October 2012, Kyle gave Rachael a book he had made with drawings of key moments in the relationship. On the last page, Kyle had drawn a picture of himself proposing in Rachael’s dorm room. “I was reading the last page and I looked up and he was down on one knee,” Rachael says. Finishing up their last year of college, the couple started planning a May wedding, set for just six days after their graduation. Rachael loved having both the ceremony and reception outdoors at The Gardens at Malmaison. Guests could dance or socialize under the tent, roast marshmallows at the S’mores stations, or take a relaxing stroll on the gardens. Unique details accented the evening. During the ceremony, the bride and groom stood on stairs above the pastor, whose back was to the audience, so guests could see and hear them as they said their vows. Instead of a guest book, guests wrote notes of advice and well wishes, and slipped them into an old birdcage. Rachael says she got a lot of help from Vintage Worn Rentals, who helped her choose vintage pieces for decoration. The couple left for the evening under a canopy of sparklers being waved by family and friends. Though the couple didn’t go on a honeymoon, they did travel to Denver for a few days to pick out a place to live. Rachael works at a cleft palate clinic at a medical center there, while Kyle is pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado.
The Details The Date: May 17, 2013 The Bride: Rachael Marie Craig The Groom: Kyle Scott Smith The Bride’s Parents: Carol and Paul Craig of Wildwood The Groom’s Parents: Lynne and Trent Smith of Wildwood The Ceremony: The Gardens at Malmaison The Reception: The Gardens at Malmaison The Wedding Dress: Casablanca from Blossoms Bridal The Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Mori Lee from Blossoms Bridal The Rings: Jewelry by Vicki and Sophia’s Jewelry Studio The Florist: Fahr Greenhouse The Cake: Celebrating Life Cake Boutique The Music: Allegro Entertainment The Photographer: Krystal Clark Photography The Tux: Savvi Formalwear The Invitations: Unique Moments by Mid-west Marketing
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THE BIG DAY MARK & PAULEY WEDDING
A Magical Marriage BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT
With a wedding fit for a princess and her prince charming, Stefanie Mark and Creve Coeur native Matt Pauley are ready for their happily ever after. Matt and Stefanie met through mutual friends after he moved to Colorado. Matt’s cousin knew her family, and he set the two up. The couple dated for three years before Matt proposed while walking their dogs in the park. Matt had asked a cousin to get a bag of hamburgers from McDonald’s and leave it under a tree so that the dogs would smell the food and drag them over. Instead, his cousin left an empty happy meal box. “Stefanie said, I bet it’s a drug drop, don’t go over there,” Matt says. “At that point, I’m opening the box, I take the ring out of my pocket, and yelled for her to come over. She walked over and I dropped down on one knee and asked her.” That was June of last year. The couple wanted a short engagement, and started planning a wedding less than five months later. Using friends’ talents and expertise, everything came together seamlessly, Stefanie says. The couple wanted simple and romantic, and decided on a fall color scheme and a pumpkin wedding cake. The self-proclaimed “Disney freaks” incorporated magical elements throughout the day. Stefanie walked down the aisle to Some Day My Prince Will Come from Snow White. For their first dance, the newlyweds danced to Elton John’s Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King. And the couple’s florist, a mutual friend, surprised them with a white pumpkin carriage on the head table, complete with a horse figurine and mini white pumpkin wheels. “We used so many people we’re close with who made the wedding that much more special,” Stefanie says. “Even though all of them were doing it as a job, they had a personal interest, as well, and it added character.” Stefanie, who works as a radiologic technologist, put her medical skills to action on the honeymoon. As the couple was checking into their hotel at Disneyland, a man collapsed in the lobby. The bride rushed to help the man, who had diabetes and had fainted from low blood sugar. To show his appreciation, the hotel’s general manager upgraded the couple to a full suite, with VIP concierge service and dinner at the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel.
THE DETAILS THE DATE: October 19, 2013 THE BRIDE: Stefanie Lou Mark THE GROOM: Matthew William Pauley THE BRIDE’S PARENTS: Tami and Wally Mark of Colorado Springs THE GROOM’S PARENTS: Pamela and William Pauley of Creve Coeur THE CEREMONY: Woodmen Valley Chapel THE RECEPTION: Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs THE WEDDING DRESS: David’s Bridal of Colorado Springs THE BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES: David’s Bridal of Colorado Springs THE RINGS: Luisa Graff Jewelers, Colorado Springs THE FLORIST: Flowers by Jay Lea Utera THE CAKE: Bella Cakes by Thena THE BAND: Katy Graves THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Hilllary Bates Photography THE TUX: Men’s Warehouse THE INVITATIONS: David’s Bridal and Paper Warehouse THE WEDDING PLANNER: Stephanie Maloney, Hilton Hotels
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David Halen, St. Louis Symphony concertmaster There are some very beautiful violin pieces for a wedding ceremony. Salut D’amour by Sir Edward Elgar was written as an engagement present. It is a Victorian view of expressing love to a matrimonial partner. Meditation from the opera Thais by Jules Massenet is about following one’s partner everywhere, and Romance is an exquisite lyric and composition by Amy Cheney Beach. Flower Song from Lakme by Leo Delibes is about a venture down to the river to gather flowers. And Spring from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi is a perennial favorite for good reason. Tom Sudholt, Radio Arts Foundation host For the ceremony, there’s always the traditional piece, Mendelson’s Wedding March, from his suite of music to Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Another common selection is Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke, as well as Pachelbel’s Canon in D, which was not popular until the ’70s when people came to know the slow, dreamy version by the Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra that was recorded in the ’50s. During the ceremony, when some couples light a unity candle, they opt for Bist Du Bei Mir (Be, thou, with me), an aria in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach to be sung solo. It’s a gorgeous piece written by Heinrich Stölzel, with lyrics as lovely as the melody. Steve Schankman & Bradley Baker, Contemporary Productions D u r i n g t h e c e re m o n y, Pachelbel’s Canon in D is a great choice that is played at many weddings. For a more contemporary feel, many couples choose 100 Years by Five For Fighting or The Beatles’ All You Need is Love. For slow dances at the reception, Etta James’ At Last is good; and to get the party started: Lady’s Gaga’s Just Dance, Earth, Wind & Fire’s September, Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive and Pink’s Raise Your Glass. These all get people dancing and can be found on wedding playlists throughout St. Louis, as well as other cities.
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our wish for 2014 A Ladue News Special Section
My Wish for 2014 BY LISA WATSON
Tom Eschen “ Fo r t h e N e w Year, I have the usual hopes and wishes for organizations I care about: that they become more effective in carrying out their missions, more innovative and efficient in their operations, and ultimately that they help more Tom and Chris Eschen people. But beyond the annual dusting off of the mission statement, my wish is that we take time to reflect on why we even have nonprofit organizations. “In Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, the central character, Emily, asks, ‘Does anyone ever realize life while they live it?’ The stage manager replies, ‘No. Saints and poets maybe ... they do some.’ “At the heart of the uniquely American institution of the nonprofit and its complementary notion of philanthropy is the basic belief that it’s good to be alive, a belief in the inherent value and worth of each individual, and a shared commitment to help those in need. Some of us are more fortunate than others, but we are all in this world together and no one gets out alive. “To remember that, to ‘realize life while they live it,’ might just bring out the ‘saints and poets’ in us all.”
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community. “With the improving economy, I hope that there’s more money coming into their coffers. Things are looking up and as the economy hopefully continues to grow in 2014, there might be more outpouring of help for nonprofits. They’ve all done so much good for St. Louis, and I think we should just be proud and thrilled at the number of organizations we have that benefit the community.”
Debra Hollingsworth “This is such a phenomenal philanthropic community: People give their time, money and expertise as generously as in any community I’ve ever lived in or seen. My wish is for more givers in St. Louis. I Debra Hollingsworth and would like for them Mark Stacye to find an organization that they’re interested in and give—even if it’s just time, it doesn’t have to be money. “One of my favorite avenues is through education; it’s the greatest gift we can have. There are so many people who don’t even have the basics in education, or even just basic needs of living, which is so critical this time of year in particular. “The bottom line is just get involved in whatever way you can. One of my favorite quotes is from Mother Theresa: If you can’t feed 100 people, just feed one. Give whatever you’re capable of giving; it could be the smallest gift, but it will change people’s lives.”
Ken & Nancy Kranzberg “Our wish is that the charitable organizations will be able to raise more money in 2014 than they did in 2013. Whenever you give, you always hope that the nonprofit is successful in doing the work of their mission. Fu n d ra i s i n g i s Nancy and Ken Kranzberg absolutely essential to achieving that goal, and hopefully they’ll be able to raise even more this year to do that work.”
Phyllis Langsdorf “My wish for 2014 is that our cultural institutions continue and expand their educational outreach. I would also hope that they continue to excite and broaden our horizons. In Ken and Phyllis Langsdorf addition, I hope that our community continues to support our not-for-profits with dollars and volunteer hours, for without both, our not-for-profits cannot exist.”
Peggy Ritter “I hope for all of the nonprofits that their fundraising efforts are well-rewarded in 2014. There are myriad great causes in this city and a Jerry and Peggy Ritter lot of volunteers who are helping out. St. Louis is probably one of the most generous cities—both corporately and individually—in the country. Now that we’ve made it through the recession, I hope it’s a banner year for all the charities in St. Louis.”
Norma Stern “I’ve worked for years and years for nonprofits, I’m interested in everything— I’m on the board of the Goldfarb School of Nursing at BarnesJewish College, I’ve wo r k e d w i t h S t . Andrew’s Resources for Seniors, and I just finished seven years Norma Stern on the board of Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. With the economy as it is, I think we’ve done very well with raising money for charity. We have to take care of people; those of us who are lucky in life need to give back. “I am optimistic, and I think it’s going to get better with God’s help. At 87, I’m not going to stop, I’m going to go forward; but we need new ideas and young blood. We’re working to get a great team of young people to follow through.”
DEBRA HOLLINGSWORTH PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHRAIER. OTHERS BY DIANE ANDERSON.
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O KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR, WE ASKED some of St. Louis’ biggest community boosters about their hopes for their favorite causes in the upcoming year.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Arts and Education Council By Julia Christensen
MISSION: By providing funding to various artsbased nonprofits, the Arts and Education Council (A&E) works to create a more dynamic and lively arts scene within the greater St. Louis area.
Michael Weisbrod photo by Barlow Productions, Arts awards photo by Suzy Gorman
HISTORY: At the time of its founding, there was a void in arts support—simply put, A&E was formed as a solution. “In the mid-’60s, the United Way decided to focus their giving on health and human services,” says Cynthia Prost, A&E president. “So you see communities that have banded together to create these united arts funds to keep that support going for arts and cultural treasures.” Since its 1963 founding, more than $100 million has been distributed among area arts organizations, thanks to the work of A&E. “We’ve been around for more than 51 years, and A&E has played a very important role in the nurturing of a lot of our arts organizations that we know and love,” Prost says. “When you think about 51 years of all of these individuals donating money to A&E to ensure our artistic legacy for future generations, it’s quite remarkable—I think it speaks highly to the generosity of St. Louis.” COMMUNITY IMPACT: Throughout 16 counties in the greater St. Louis area, A&E provides support to some 70 organizations, including institutions such as the Center of Creative Arts (COCA), The Black Rep, Dance St. Louis, the St. Louis Symphony, Circus Flora and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. While each grant may come with its own additional set of requirements, the basic criteria is that, in addition to being an established 501c3, the organization must focus on both the arts and education regarding the arts. Located in the heart of Grand Center is A&E’s
A&E’s Michael Weisbrod and Cynthia Prost with 2013 St. Louis Arts Awards honoree Chuck Berry.
headquarters, the Centene Center for Arts and Education. The building is more than simply an office, however—it’s an incubator for the arts that features rehearsal, office and performance space for the 17 arts nonprofits that it houses. R e c e n t l y, A & E j o i n e d f o r c e s w i t h Power2Give.org, a ‘crowdfunding’ website that allows donors to scroll through proposals from area arts organizations and donate toward that specified project. “We feel it’s a very important part of philanthropy to try to nurture, because more and more people are getting their information online on what to support,” Prost says. “By having this website dedicated to this, folks can peruse all the different projects, watch videos and make gifts that really make a difference to the organization.”
ON THE BOARD: MICHAEL WEISBROD Michael Weisbrod, senior VP at First Bank Wealth Management and A&E board chair, says he began supporting the Arts and Education Council before his direct involvement with the organization. “The opportunity to join the Arts and Education Council board came when I served as the board president for Craft Alliance back in 1997, and I really got to understand what A&E does for all the arts organizations, and the community as a whole,” he says. “I’ve been thoroughly committed to it ever since.” Organizations supported by A&E help fill the void left from arts curriculum cutbacks, Weisbrod
WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: 23RD ST. LOUIS ARTS AWARDS, JAN. 20, AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA To be honored at the event are Carol North and Nicholas Kryah; Thelma and David Steward; Edward Jones Partners and Associates; the St. Louis Symphony; Lee Nolting; the Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative; and Heidi Morgan. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: For more information, call 289-4000 or visit keeparthappening.org.
says. “All the arts organizations we fund are providing outreach to schools and other areas in the community that otherwise may not have the opportunity to enjoy the benefit of art.” A St. Louis native, Weisbrod attended St. John Vianney High School, followed by Washington University’s School of Architecture. In addition to his work with A&E, he currently serves on the board for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Craft Alliance, and Jewish Family and Children’s Services, as well as the guild board of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Weisbrod’s chairman term ends this month. He will be succeeded by Terrance Good.
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Nurturing Young Artists
Starting On A Good Note By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
St. Louis is a hotbed of musical talent. These local organizations nurture and educate young performers, giving them the skills and resources every musician—amateurs and professionals alike—needs.
Community Music School teacher Sandra Geary works with a student.
Grant Riew of John Burroughs and Christopher Halen of Whitfield won the 2013 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition as ‘Two Mellow Cello Fellows.’
Community Music School of Webster University
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation
The Community Music School of Webster University helps student musicians of all ages and abilities fine-tune their skills. Almost 90 years ago, music teacher Edna Lieber started giving piano lessons in her home, says current director Carol Commerford. St. Louis Symphony musicians served as teachers, helping the program grow. In 1974, the Music School merged with the Saint Louis Conservatory and Schools for the Arts (CASA). Though CASA closed 15 years later, the Music School continued operating. Today, the school has more than 2,000 students; Commerford estimates the school has instructed more than 100,000 students since its inception. The Music School offers music education and performance opportunities for students from pre-school age through adulthood, Kindermusik through preparatory program. Students can take individual lessons for any orchestral instrument, as well as piano, guitar and voice lessons. They also can perform in recitals, for which the Music School provides accompaniment. The program offers need-based and merit scholarships, in addition to an endangered instrument award. “It’s to encourage students to think about playing instruments that aren’t the first that come to mind,” Commerford says. “If a student dabbles in, say, viola, it makes them more diverse in what they’re able to offer, and opportunities for that student will double.” Though students don’t receive degrees from the Music School, they do get something they might not find elsewhere: community. “People are here because they want to be a part of a community of music,” Commerford says. “If they go to lessons in someone’s home, all they see is their teacher. When they come to the Community Music School, they get to hear an orchestra rehearsing, or see chamber music or be in a jazz band.”
When the curtain goes up on young St. Louis performers, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation makes sure they’re ready for their cue. Mary Strauss, president of the Foundation’s board of directors, says the organization started as a way to give grants to local performance arts groups. As the Foundation grew, it began its own projects. Today, it provides fewer grants, but sponsors programs that “foster and encourage participation in and wonder of live performance.” One of the Foundation’s most popular programs is Kids’ Night at the Fox, in which kids get in free—with an adult ticket—to a touring Broadway show. Kids can enjoy interactive activities throughout the building, giving them an inside look at the show and the Fox. Last year’s show, Beauty and the Beast, sold out. The Foundation also offers master classes taught by performers in touring shows. Hosted by COCA or STAGES St. Louis for a “very low fee,” Strauss says students get to learn a song or dance, as well as participate in a Q&A with the performers. “They get to ask How did you get into show business? and How long did it take? And the professionals love it because they like to help other young aspiring actors and dancers.” Four years ago, the Foundation introduced the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, giving young entertainers a chance to win scholarships and perform on the Fox stage. Strauss says she created the contest because she was tired of seeing only student athletes get recognition. The free competition invites high school students within a 50-mile radius to audition a variety of talents, from singers and dancers to aerialists and clowns. Last year, more than 225 students registered. The Foundation offers classes to help students prepare for auditions, and provides coaching—and even costumes—for the 10 to 12 performers who make it to the finals. Winners receive scholarships and awards. “The finals are April 4 at the Fox, and it’s free and open to the public,” Strauss says. “I invite all of St. Louis to come and look at our young talent. Let’s applaud them and encourage them, and see where they go.”
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St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
Fox Performing Arts photo by KEVIN LOWDER, opera theater photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.
Although the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra is, of course, for St. Louis youth, these performers aren’t ‘kid’ding around. Young musicians ages 12 through 22 from around the bi-state area can audition for the orchestra, which is comprised of approximately 100 students. Prospective members undergo the same audition process as professional musicians vying for the St. Louis Symphony, performing alone behind the closed curtain onstage at Powell Hall. The floor of the stage is even carpeted so that judges can’t hear what type of shoes the musicians have on, says Youth Orchestra manager Jessica Ingraham. Weekly rehearsals are divided into two sections. First, they have ‘beyond rehearsal’ which Ingraham says can range from sectional coaching and master classes to performances from guest artists and question-and-answer sessions. In the second half of rehearsal, the full orchestra rehearses onstage at Powell Hall for its three annual concerts. Ingraham says that one of the most remarkable opportunities the Youth Orchestra provides is the chance to play with professional symphony musicians in a side-by-side rehearsal, where each youth orchestra member is paired with a symphony member to as the two groups rehearse as one orchestra. The education provided by the youth orchestra doesn’t stop at sheet music and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Youth orchestra members team up with the Symphony’s marketing and public relations team to raise money and do marketing for events. “We educate the whole musician,” Ingraham says. “The philosophy is not just ‘Show up on stage, play concert, go home.’ As a musician, you have to have a
Opera Theatre Young Artists-in-Training The Opera Theatre’s Young Artists-in-Training program helps talented St. Louis students hit the high notes and prepare for a great second act.
Members of the St. Louis Symphony pair with members of the Youth Orchestra in a side-by-side rehearsal.
variety of different skills. Not all of our young musicians are going to be professional musicians when they grow up, so we also focus on skills that they’ll be able to use in their every day lives and careers.”
Allison Felter, director of education and community engagement, says that the program began in St. Louis Public Schools to nurture students with untapped talent. The program provides college-level voice lessons for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Participants receive weekly voice lessons from local opera professionals at four area universities. By working with only about 20 students each year, Felter says each participant is able to go more in-depth with their study. A primary goal of Artists-in-Training is preparing its students for college. Artists-in-Training sponsors an annual college tour, visiting music departments at schools around the Midwest. “We’re helping students who may be the first ones in their family going to college get a first-hand experience, and giving them a baseline to determine where they would like to apply and go to,” Felter says. Students also can spend time with visiting artists in residence at local universities or conservatories, through private lessons and master classes. Felter says these professionals often use this time as a way to scout and recruit potential students. Each year at the organization’s spring recital, the program awards approximately $12,000 in scholarships. In its 24 years, the program has awarded almost $400,000 in scholarships. Alumni as old as 26 also can come back to audition for more scholarship money. “We have kids in college as a result of all this,” Felter says. “It’s a real privilege to assist in that way.”
Then-sophomore McLaine Beeman works with visiting artist Everett McCorvey through the Artists-in-Training program.
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January Charity Calendar By Julia Christensen
January
Monday 20
Sunday 5
4th annual FREEZE-QUE BARBEQUE COMPETITION at Highway 61 Roadhouse to benefit Rainbows for Kids and Operation BBQ Relief, 968-0061. 42nd annual ROBERT BURNS DINNER at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit the Scottish St. Andrew Society of Greater St. Louis, stlstandrews.com.
RESOLUTION RUN/WALK 5K at Wellbridge Athletic Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, bgcstl.org.
Thursday 9 – Saturday 25
19th annual TRIVIA NIGHT to benefit Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis at IBEW Local One Union Hall, habitatstl.org/trivia.
23rd ST. LOUIS ARTS AWARDS at the Chase Park Plaza to benefit the Arts and Education Council, keeparthappening.org.
Coming in FEBRUARY… Thursday 6
Friday 24
CENTENNIAL LUNCHEON: A TOAST TO THE JLSL at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to benefit the Junior League of St. Louis, jlsl.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT at St. Louis University High School to benefit St. Louis Arc, slarc.org.
Friday 7
Saturday 25
ST. LOUIS GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit the American Heart Association, 692-5661 or amy.dwyer@heart.org.
Sunday 16 THE GREAT BRA EXCHANGE at clair de lune to benefit The Women’s Safe House of St. Louis, 993-3232.
CRYSTAL BALL at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit Ranken Jordan, 872-6414. REDS, WHITES AND BLUES at Chandler Hill Vineyards to benefit United Services for Children, unitedservicesforchildren.org.
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6th annual DANCING WITH THE ST. LOUIS STARS at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit Independence Center, dancingwiththestlouisstars.org.
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VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION
A Proud Tradition of
Philanthropy
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION
BY BRITTANY NAY
THE VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION IS widely known for the pomp and circumstance of its annual events, from the Veiled Prophet (VP) Parade and Fair Saint Louis to the VP Ball. But the volunteerdriven group also is involved in service throughout the community—and moving forward, it has plans to extend the charitable impact of its philanthropic arm, the VP Foundation. “Our goal is to expand our traditional role to include community service,” says spokesman Tom Cooke. “We have redoubled our efforts to develop an annual giving program to build up reserves in our nonprofit foundation.” In the last 10 years, the organization’s outreach has included the Maids of Honor Project, where fathers, along with their daughters who are debuting in the annual ball, participate together in community service projects. “Now, we are engaging the whole family, including the wives and sons, who will be future members of the organization,” Cooke notes. Since 2003, the program has donated more than 100,000 hours of community service while working hand-in-hand with various charities and nonprofits across St. Louis. The foundation also will be broadening its focus to improve the lives of more St. Louisans throughout the year with products, events and gifts, Cooke adds. “We have been previously thought of as a seasonal organization, with the parade and fair being in the summer. Now, we will be expanding our services throughout the year.” To that end, the VP Foundation will be honoring the history of the St. Louis Police Department by designing, constructing and maintaining a memorial for officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
The memorial will be installed in the lobby of the department’s new downtown headquarters, set to open this April. “The St. Louis Police Department has a long and proud history,” Cooke says. “It’s a solemn honor for us to give them a respectable place to pay tribute to those officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice.” More projects like the memorial are in the works for the VP, which specializes in amassing and managing volunteers, Cooke says. “Successful organizations are ones that engage their members. Whatever the project, we always have more volunteers than we ask for.” VP committees work throughout the year to organize the 135-year-old VP Parade, the 34-year-old Fair Saint Louis and the 129-year-old VP Ball. Planning for the next year’s event always begins the day after the current event, Cooke adds. At this year’s VP Ball, more than a dozen committees organized every last detail to recreate the feel of a Persian palace: from the elaborate costumes, floral decorations and scenery to the live orchestral music, lighting and sound, as well as the elegant settings for the Queen’s Supper. “Every year, we add new features to the ball: This year during the grand march, the Veiled Prophet not only entered to the traditional song, Verde’s Aida, by the live orchestra, but we also had the St. Louis Chamber Chorus performing,” Cooke explains. The ball debuted a record-breaking class of young women who have graduated from public and private schools throughout the area. “One of the great indicators of the health of our organization is the number of girls walking,” Cooke says.
A rendering of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Fallen Officer Memorial, to be designed, constructed and maintained by the Veiled Prophet Organization
“We are a very healthy and diverse organization that has evolved many times during our history.” And throughout this evolution, he says the mission has remained the same: to improve the quality of life for all who call St. Louis home.
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GUESTS AT THE GATHERING A FAMILY TRADITION SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY
ON THE COVER: The 135-year-old Veiled Prophet organization is expanding the charitable impact of its philanthropic arm, the Veiled Prophet Foundation. Pictured Celebrating 136 Years of Community Service on the cover: The 2013 Veiled Prophet Queen of Love and Beauty, Katherine Falk Desloge, and her escort, John R. Capps. For more information, visit veiledprophet.org.
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The 129th
Veiled Prophet Ball
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First Special Maid Georgia McClintock Macon and her father, William H. Macon Jr.
Second Special Maid Elizabeth Caroline Fox and her father, Jeff Fox
Third Special Maid Paton Elizabeth Nix and her father, Richard L. Nix Jr.
Fourth Special Maid Bentley Carroll Boldt and her father, James C. Boldt
Fifth Special Maid Audrey Angus Imbs and her father, R. Christopher Imbs
Sixth Special Maid Mary Elizabeth Abbott and her father, Gregory Stevens
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Maids of Honor By Lisa Watson and Brittany Nay Photos by Sarah Crowder and Diane Anderson
The 129th annual Veiled Prophet Ball was held Saturday, Dec. 21, at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, where the new Queen of Love and Beauty was crowned and 77 young women were presented in an occasion that formally marks their entrance into society. The Veiled Prophet crowned Miss Katherine Falk Desloge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Desloge, before a crowd of more than 2,000 friends and family members. Miss Desloge is a graduate of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School and studies English/ creative writing and communications at the University of Richmond. In addition, six special maids were honored: Miss Mary Elizabeth Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Stevens; Miss Audrey Angus Imbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Christopher Imbs; Miss Bentley Carroll Boldt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Boldt; Miss Paton Elizabeth Nix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Nix Jr.; Miss Elizabeth Caroline Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fox; and Miss Georgia McClintock Macon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Macon Jr.
Retiring Queen Margaret Frances Schnuck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Todd R. Schnuck
Eleanor Bridgewater Condie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Condie; Kelly Suzanne Kruszewski, daughter of Mr. Ronald J. Kruszewski and Mrs. Sharon C. Lamkin; Devon Elizabeth Windsor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Windsor Jr. 38
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Elizabeth Davis Holbrook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Holbrook Jr., escorted by M. Weldon Rogers IV
Hadley Chandler Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Edwards IV, escorted by John M. Howell Jr.
Jordan Margaret Woodruff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Woodruff; Christianna Louis Weiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David B. Weiss; Claire Hampston Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Wright
Kelly Jean Marra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Marra, escorted by Alan P. Wild
Elizabeth Lacy Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Crawford; Carolyn Hall Schneider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Schneider
Laura Ellington Hammann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Hammann, escorted by Richard W. Klassen
Darcy Erin Campbell, daughter of Mr. D. Michael Campbell and Ms. Donna M. Meier, escorted by Chris S. Goltermann
Katherine Sofia Kodner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Kodner, escorted by Paul D. Kalsbeek
Grace Renate Renner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias D. Renner, escorted by John F. Brown
Madeline Mullanphy Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Smith, escorted by Steven L. Trulaske
Kimberly Blair Koeneman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford W. Koeneman, escorted by James D. Stephenson
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Maids of Honor
Elizabeth Carol Lindburg, daughter of Mr. A. Clinton Lindburg II and Ms. Melissa E. Lindburg, escorted by Steven C. Kenny
Katherine Anne Rottjakob, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Rottjakob; Elizabeth Wyatt Krane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Krane; Megan Elizabeth Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy Jr.
Anna Concetta Maggiorotto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Maggiorotto Jr., escorted by Brett A. Rufkahr 40
Morgan Ann Mullenix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Mullenix, escorted by Fred J. Zaegel III
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Elizabeth Rose Lund, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herluf G. Lund Jr.; escorted by Thomas Nowotny
Marjorie Barbara Behan Notter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Notter, escorted by Patrick J. Behan
Megan Ann Rasche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Rasche, escorted by Steven A. Linton
Lillian Estie Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson F. Reed, escorted by N. Timothy Ewing
Margaret Elizabeth Mauzé, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mauzé Jr.
Meghan Elizabeth McLaughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. McLaughlin
Victoria Lorraine Pollvogt, daughter of Mr. Mitch Pollvogt and Ms. Jackie Pollvogt, escorted by George L. Hensley Jr.
Katherine Jacqueline Lygon Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McPherson D. Moore
Maegan Kathleen Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nelson
Corthay Moreau Schock, daughter of Mr. William Bevis Schock and Mrs. Patience Phillips Schock
Anna Christina Reeves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Reeves
Grace Kennard Streett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David T. Streett
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Maids of Honor
Darci Louise Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Roberts Sr., escorted by Dennis M. Reagan
Catherine Brady Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Ross Jr., escorted by Edward Briscoe
Sylvie Beatrice Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Sherman III, escorted by Walter C. Reisinger Jr.
Kendal Cribbin Spooner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Spooner, escorted by Lawrence G. Lenke
Megan Marie Theodoro, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Theodoro, escorted by Irl F. Engelhardt
Taylor Lynn Glover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Scott Glover; Frances Carpenter Burkham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Burkham
Elizabeth Mary Reeves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Reeves, escorted by James B. Hagemeister
Martha Jacqueline Virginia Reis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reis IV, escorted by Raymond R. Fournie 42
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Olivia McBride Waidmann, daughter of Mr. Richard S. Waidmann and Ms. Laura J. McBride, escorted by Gene M. Diederich
Elizabeth Mary Fonseca, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Fonseca
Elizabeth Lloyd Boyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Boyle, escorted by David C. Edmonds
Lillian Dean Cella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Cella, escorted by John G. Cella
Kayla Ann Drury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Drury
Cassidy Nicole Blair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Blair IV, escorted by Steven L. Hurster
Carson Kendall Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Harris, escorted by John P. Stupp Jr.
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Marissa Marion Janine North Murphy, daughter of Mr. Brian A. and Mrs. Nina North Murphy; Alyssa Blair Hustedt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon D. Hustedt; Kelly Kristine Reilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Reilly
Caroline Lee Baer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam H. Baer Sr., escorted by Benjamin O. Akande
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Katherine Ann Goddard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Goddard, escorted by Rodney D. Cooper
Maddison Christine Hicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tadd D. Hicks, escorted by Bryan Malzahn
Rosemary Anne Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burgess, escorted by S. Whitaker Meyer
Taylor Anne Cribbin, daughter of Mr. Daniel T. Cribbin and Ms. Stacey B. Cribbin, escorted by John Cody Wilson
Ali Nicole Humes, daughter of Mr. Richmond Coburn and Ms. Sandra Coburn, escorted by Hugh R. Law
Clare Christine Canepa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Canepa, escorted by James R. Samuel Jr.
Alexandra Elena Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon F. Dalton, escorted by Ken Bower
Maria Daria Colarelli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Colarelli III
Ann Bowen Goessling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Goessling Jr.
Ashley Hennessey Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Freeman Jr., escorted by Michael L. Anthon
Sydney Anne Glazer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Glazer, escorted by Bradford K. Werner
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Ladies of Honor
Leading off the formal presentations to the Veiled Prophet were the stunning former queens and ladies of honor. By Lisa Watson and Brittany Nay Photos by Sarah Crowder and Diane Anderson
Former Queen Mrs. Alice Busch Condie Behan and her escort, Bert Condie III
Former Queen Mrs. McKay Baur Mills and her escort, R.D. Todd Baur
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Former Queen Ms. Stephanie Ann Schnuck Sterkel and her escort, Dennis M. Reagan
Former Queen Miss Susan Clark Smith, Former Queen Mrs. Katherine Hall McDonnell Pipoli
Former Queen Miss Elizabeth Bunn Hailand
Former Queen Mrs. Josephine Marie Condie Finney and her escort, Hunter R. Brown
Former Queen Miss Melissa Brenton Howe and her escort, Robert H. Crutsinger
Former Queen Mrs. Alice Behan Christopher and her escort, John Kingston
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Lady of Honor Mrs. James R. Klingler and her escort, Craig R. Campbell
Lady of Honor Mrs. Lee E. Rottmann and her escort, David M. Touchette
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Former Queen Miss Laura Hogan Hollo and her escort, Arthur G. Hailand III
Lady of Honor Mrs. Lindsey Michelle Farr Abbott and her escort, Jean-Paul Montupet
Lady of Honor Mrs. James J. Wotruba and her escort, Mark Stegmann
Lady of Honor Mrs. David G. Plufka, Former Queen Mrs. Eleanor Hawes Brennan, Former Queen Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott Niedringhaus
Guests at the Gathering Guests donned their finest attire in honor of the young ladies being presented at the Veiled Prophet Ball. The evening kicked off with a cocktail party in advance of the formal program. Other highlights included a reception with the Queen of Love and Beauty and special maids, followed by a night of dinner and dancing. Photos by Diane Anderson
Michael Weisbrod, Michael Ruwitch
John Kang, Penny Schneidthorst
Elizabeth Nix, Laura George Isabele and Jean-Paul Montupet, Kathryn Monser
Madeline, Emily, Veronica and Jeff McDonnell
Lisa and Chris Imbs, Bunny Armstrong Ulrike and Tom Schlafly
Lauren Reese, Ron Kruszewski
Doey and John Boldt
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Marilyn and Sam Fox
John and Beth Morris
Sam Dotson, Deanna Venker
Gabe and Laura Buckley, Becky and Lee Rottmann
Carol and Jake Shepley
Lynn Jones, Stacey Wehrle
Linda and Katrin Renner
Abigail Weisbrod, Reno Cova
Katie Glickert, Libby Hartnagel, Samatha Twardowski, Jack Glickert
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Billy, Kathy and Addie Bitting
Mary and Tom Stillman, Eleanor Shaheen
Junior maids photo by sarah crowder
Patti and Jeff Smith
Julie Ball, Steve Pozaric
Glenn Cole, Laura McBride
The next generation of debutantes was invited to join the fun. These junior maids will be presented at the 2022 Veiled Prophet Ball.
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A Family Tradition
The Making of a Queen
By Lisa Watson
photo by Sarah Crowder
W
hen Katherine Desloge was crowned the 2013 Queen of Love and Beauty, it was the culmination of a family tradition of community involvement that goes back more than 100 years. “I’ve volunteered at the ball since I joined the organization back in the ’80s, and it has always been fun,” said her father, Steve Desloge, before the event. “You see so many people from all walks of life—in business, government, academics and nonprofits. It’s really a great melting pot, and one of the great things about the organization is how the diversity is really expanding. This year it will be extra-special because my daughter is walking, and I’m sure we’re going to be in tears.” Steve Desloge is a member of the fifth generation since the Desloge family came to America in
1823, and says his predecessor, James Franciscus, was the family’s first member of the Veiled Prophet organization back in the early 1900s. Since then, the extended family—which has as many as 10 branches—has been honored with at least three queens, as well as several special maids. Among them were Desloge’s grandmother, Marian Franciscus, who was crowned queen in 1919; his mother, Marian Franciscus Falk, who was a special maid; and his sister, Marian Lindsay, who also was a special maid and flew in from Wichita, Kan., for this year’s event. Desloge recalls the year his sister walked as one of the most memorable balls he’s attended. “It was in Kiel, and I’ll never forget attending when I was 16 or 17 with my family. I had no idea what to expect, and the theatrical splendor in Kiel Auditorium was
really something. I had no clue she was going to be a special maid—my parents knew, but they kept it a close secret from everyone else.” For the family, the VP Organization always has been about something much beyond the ball, however, Desloge notes. Family members all viewed it as an opportunity to be involved in community service, which is one of the organization’s key tenets. “My father (Taylor Desloge) passed away in February, and I did his eulogy, and the first thought that came to my mind was how he emphasized (community service),” he says. “I remember when I got my first job out of college, I thought he’d be excited. But he immediately said, Now you’ve got to figure out how to do things to be supportive of the community in ways that complement your career. It was very important to him.”
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“The real reason for the ball Is to celebrate becomIng a contrIbutIng member of the communIty. It helps (Katherine) keep in perspectIve how fortunate she Is, and to learn to gIve back.” Steve Desloge
To pass on that family tradition, Katherine and her father attended VP-sponsored community service projects at places like Rainbow Village, Beyond Housing and Brightside St. Louis in the lead-up to her debut, he says. “I’ve impressed on her that the real reason for the ball is to celebrate becoming a contributing member of the community. It helps her keep in perspective how fortunate she is, and to learn to give back.”
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Maids of Honor Project
Service in theCommunity By Brittany Nay
Through the Veiled Prophet Organization’s Maids of Honor Project, participating young women and their fathers have supported the community with painting houses, cooking meals and planting flowers. In recent years, the program has averaged 400 volunteers and about 2,300 hours of community service, including rehabbing 75 homes in North County, cooking and packing 65,000 meals for Food Outreach, and landscaping the grounds of Rainbow Village and City Hall for Brightside St. Louis. LN spoke with three exceptional young women, who walked at this year’s ball, about how they gave back.
Georgia Macon loves how the VP Organization allows her to contribute to her to greatest passions: food and people. The 20-year-old, who attended John Burroughs School, Colorado College and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, is a pastry chef at Niche. She particularly enjoys her time volunteering for Food Outreach, where she and her father help prepare nutritious meals for HIV and cancer patients. Georgia also has worked with her dad on planting flowers along area highways for Brightside St. Louis and decorating VP Parade floats. Georgia cherishes the camaraderie among the volunteer group of dads and daughters. “It’s great because you get to be with your friends. And (my dad) and I get along very well, so any excuse to spend time with him is really nice,” she notes.
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Darci Roberts Darci Roberts was raised in a philanthropic family, so she has looked for ways to give back to the community throughout her life. Through the VP Organization, the 19-year-old Whitfield School graduate and communications major at University of San Diego has reached out to those in need with Beyond Housing. During her volunteer work with the nonprofit this past summer in North County, she helped set up dining areas, served food to residents and assisted kids with a craft project. “I felt really great about it,” she recalls. “It’s different than doing community service where you don’t see their reaction. It was really heartwarming and meaningful to interact with them directly.” Darci, who was named Miss Fashionetta in 2012 for her wide range of community service work and strong academics, says her love of volunteering began at home. “(My family) always has been super-involved with the community,” she notes. “I love helping people, and I plan on doing more in the future.”
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Georgia Macon
Jordan Woodruff Since Jordan Woodruff was a young girl, she has been actively involved in the Veiled Prophet Organization’s annual parade and ball. “I was a page in the ball for years,” she says. “And in the summer, I would help my dad with the parade—I would carry banners, dance and be on floats.” As part of the Maids of Honor Project, the 19-year-old sophomore majoring in finance at Southern Methodist University in Dallas has worked alongside her dad to paint houses in the Normandy School District and give children at Shriners Hospital a version of the VP Parade. “That has been my favorite project because we actually got to sit there and talk to the kids and play with them,” Jordan explains. “They were so excited, and they loved our costumes.” Each year, Jordan has expanded her volunteer work, from cleaning and repainting the VP Parade floats to service projects in the community. “Sometimes people get caught up in their own little world and they don’t realize that there are other people around St. Louis who do need their help. It’s been amazing to be able to help out the St. Louis area in more ways than you normally can as a highschool (student).”
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ids at Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis smiled and laughed as colorfully costumed members of the Veiled Prophet Organization paraded through the halls one recent weekend. The annual visit is part of the Maids of Honor Project’s outreach to the community. Mia Brennan, a Villa Duchesne student, was among the group who volunteered to bring some holiday cheer to the hospital’s young patients. “It makes me feel really good to give back to the community,” she says, “and the kids really enjoyed playing with us and seeing us in our funny costumes.” The visit included a parade, followed by a visit with Santa, milk and cookies and some play time, Mia explains. “We played with the kids, and they all met Santa and we helped them open their presents. It was really fun.” Mia has a soft spot for helping kids, so the volunteer visit was right up her alley. She also has been involved with preparations for the official Veiled Prophet Parade. “Volunteering (through the VP Foundation) gives me an idea about what I want to do with community service in the future,” she says. “And I really like helping with kids.”
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IT’S EVERYONE’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO EITHER GET IN SHAPE or to step-up their current fitness routine. And as we know, there is zero reason to look like a slob when you work out. St. Louisans love their activewear and has welcomed three new boutiques to satisfy our love of all things stretchy and sporty. So, there’s no more excuses for not being perfectly styled at the gym this year!
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By Julia Christensen
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ome children might visit a zoo over their summer vacation. Others actually get to stay at one. If your child dreams about wild animals, fascinating science experiments and faroff adventures, Cub Creek Science Camp has a summertime solution. Located near Rolla, Mo., Cub Creek is a 240-acre exotic animal ranch that provides a hands-on camp experience to children ages 7 through 17. “We’re the only camp of our kind in the world that we know of—we built a zoo on our property for the kids!” says owner Lori Martin. From feeding to petting, campers truly interact with the animals. This 21-year-old institution houses more than 100 species, as well as some 1,500 campers each summer. Cub Creek refers to itself as six camps in one: a traditional, animal, science, arts and crafts, adventure and nature camp, allowing youngsters to customize their experience around their interests.
For each week at camp, campers select two courses and a variety of classes. This means a camper focused in veterinary science and geology still can take an afternoon to enjoy pottery or archery. Cub Creek campers don’t just get to meet and mingle with the animals—which they do, as the enclosures allow kids to “go into a colony of ringtailed lemurs and have them totally surround you in the trees,” for example—but they also get to interact with other children from almost every state and approximately 10 countries. “Kids come and are nice to each other,” Martin says, noting that this “culture of kindness” encourages children to meet other kids from all over with similar interests. The latest addition to the Cub Creek program
takes campers all the way to the ocean for the new Animal Camp Jamaica. “The first group comes down this summer,” says Martin. “It’s geared for the camper who is seriously thinking about pursuing marine biology. It’s a marine tropical paradise; I’ve traveled to a lot of places, and Jamaica is just beautiful.” The three, 13-day programs feature opportunities like snorkeling and scuba diving, as well as climbing a waterfall, kayaking along the coast and assisting an area school. But before a camper can head to Jamaica, they must get some experience at Cub Creek. Registration is now open for the upcoming summer sessions, which are available in one-, two-, fourand six-week plans.
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Spring Registration Begins January 4! Individual Music Lessons Suzuki Strings Program Kindermusik musik®/Young Years Programs
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THE DOCTOR IS IN
FREEDOM FROM WANT, FROM THE NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM
The Family Dinner
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BY DR. JOSEPH KAHN
H , T H E B E G I NN I N G O F another year, time to reflect and make resolutions. If you’re looking for suggestions, how about sitting down for family dinners? We’ve all seen the Norman Rockwell painting of the family sitting down for Thanksgiving. Multiple generations are ready to share the turkey. Just how they planned to carve that turkey at the dining room table is a mystery to me, but that’s another story. The message that picture sends is one of a family coming together for conversation and sustenance. More than two-thirds of the families I saw in my private pediatric practice in St. Charles had two working parents. And many more families have only one parent in the home. This, along with the many schedule demands placed on parents and children, make it difficult to coordinate the family dinner. How important is the family dinner? Is it worth the effort to make it
CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES EAT TOGETHER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WEEKLY HAVE LOWER RATES OF OBESITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ENJOY MORE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. happen? Data suggests that children whose families eat together at least four times weekly have lower rates of obesity, substance abuse and enjoy more success in school. Families who eat together talk together. Children learn new words, learn how to carry on a conversation with adults, and have a chance to be an active participant in the family. Sharing the news of their day makes them feel Continued on page 68
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summeropportunities A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 67 valued. Children can learn more about their world and environment. Parents can provide clarification and interpretation of events, and share their values and experience. There’s a degree of confidence and security enabled by the family dinner. Children who eat with their families are more likely to recognize boundaries, have less behavior and deportment issues, and engage in fewer high-risk behaviors. A report from the Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse documents that teens who have fewer than three family meals weekly are threeand-a-half times more likely to abuse drugs, two-and-a-half times more likely to smoke tobacco, and one-and-a-half times more likely to have consumed alcohol than their peers who enjoy more frequent meals with their parents and siblings. Children who eat with their families have fewer problems with eating disorders and are less likely to be depressed. There are significant nutritional benefits to eating together. Family dinners facilitate discussion of healthful foods and good nutrition. Surveys
have shown that children who frequently dine with their families eat more fruits and vegetables, and consume better amounts of nutrients such as iron, calcium and fiber. Family meals are an excellent setting for trying new foods. Portion size is much easier to control in meals at home. The average restaurant meal contains 50 to 60 percent more calories than a meal prepared at home. Eating at home is cost-effective, as well. The average restaurant meal can cost almost twice as much as a meal prepared at home and—even if she’s earned it—nobody ever leaves a tip for mom. How can we make family meals a reality? Make it a resolution. Plan to have family dinners as often as possible, at least four to five times a week. Be positive at these meals, don’t point out faults or constantly offer corrections. Turn off the TV and leave phones in another room. Involve the family in meal preparation and clean up. Cook favorites, as well as new and novel foods. The family meal will require effort, planning and coordination but the outcomes are well worth the work.
THERE’S A DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE AND SECURITY ENABLED BY THE FAMILY DINNER. CHILDREN WHO EAT WITH THEIR FAMILIES ARE MORE LIKELY TO RECOGNIZE BOUNDARIES, HAVE LESS BEHAVIOR AND DEPORTMENT ISSUES, AND ENGAGE IN FEWER HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS.
Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.
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CAMP FAIR SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR Mary Institute and Country Day School, 101 N. Warson Road, 993-7450, summeropportunitiesfair.org The Summer Opportunities Fair provides information on camp opportunities for kids ages 3 to 18. Come visit more than 50 exhibitors! Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DAY CAMPS BURR OAK CAMP John Burroughs School, 755 S. Price e Road, 993-4040, jburroughs.org The traditional full-day camp emphasizes swimming instruction and includes crafts, woodworking and games. Extended day is available. Three two-week camp sessions run from June 9 through July 18.
CAMP WHITFIELD AND WHITFIELD SPORTS CAMP Whitfield School, 175 S. Mason Road, 415-1270, whitfieldschool.org/summercamp Camp Whitfield offers 5- to 12-year-olds fabulous field trips, amazing art, great games and delicious dining. Sports camps give developing athletes access to Whitfield’s star coaches and premium facilities.
COMMUNITY CAMPS A camper at Cub Creek Science Camp feeds lemurs.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 2014
Are You In?
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UMMER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. THE 2014 Summer Opportunities Fair will exhibit athletic, educational, travel and artistic camps and programs to help families prepare for an exciting and fun-packed season. This year’s fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Mary Institute and Country Day School. The volunteer-powered fair, which is free and open to the public, will give families and children of all ages a chance to explore opportunities for local, national and international summer activities, from soccer and service-learning to horseback riding and art. John Burroughs School, Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School and Whitfield School are sponsoring the event. Those unable to attend the event can visit the ‘Virtual Fair,’ online from mid-February to mid-September to get information about the programs offered. Go to summeropportunitiesfair.org/fairdetails/ virtualfair.php for details.
Community School, 900 Lay Road, 991-0005, communityschool.com/camp The Community Camps offer a variety of camps for kids ages 3 through sixth grade, including arts, academics and just plain summer fun, on Community School’s beautiful 16-acre campus, and staffed by Community faculty.
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF WEBSTER UNIVERSITY 535 Garden Ave., 968-5939, webster.edu/cms This camp offers music programs for all ages, from birth to 18 years old, including Kindermusik family camp, band, low brass, flute, string, composition, chamber music and individual lessons.
COR JESU ACADEMY ENRICHMENT AND SPORTS CAMPS Cor Jesu Academy, 10230 Gravois Road, 842-1546, corjesu.org/camps Cor Jesu Enrichment and Sports Camps are for girls in third through eighth grades, and are taught by CJA teachers, coaches and alumnae. June 9 to 13, and 16 to 20.
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We ta ke fu n se ri ou sl y! ExpErIEncE St. LouIS’ prEmIEr SummEr day camp! SummErQuest has the BESt programs, the BESt facilities, the BESt camp counselors and the BESt campers! SummErQuest features six weeks of K-6 activities and programs and a two-week artS & ScIEncE camp for seventh- and eighth-graders. Located at Clayton High School, the Center of Clayton and Shaw Park, SummErQuest offers the BESt summer camp experience in St. Louis! Session I - June 9 to June 20 Session II - June 23 to July 3 Session III - July 7 to July 18
call 854-6023 to register or visit www.summerquest.org
Community School Camp
MICDS SUMMER ADVENTURE 101 N. Warson Road, micds.org/summeradventure Your summer adventure awaits at MICDS. Each of our four camps, Pegasus, ¡Adventueros! Spanish Immersion, Rams Sports Camps and Eliot Summer Academy, offers a unique variety of activities, all located on our sprawling 100-acre campus and supervised by our enthusiastic counselors and expert MICDS staff. Discover which camp is right for your child today.
SUMMERQUEST Clayton High School 1 Mark Twain Circle, 854-6023, summerquest.org SummerQuest unites outstanding programs and state-of-the-art facilities to provide a fun-filled summer camp experience. Located at the Center of Clayton, Shaw Park and Clayton High School.
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WILSON SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 400 DeMun Ave., 725-4999, wilsonschool.com Coed, ages 3 through sixth grade campers enjoy swimming at Shaw Park, field trips and organized games in eight weeklong sessions beginning June 9. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before- and after-care available.
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ANIMAL CAMP JAMAICA 573-458-2125, animalcampjamaica.com From the directors of Cub Creek Science Camp, this new program focuses on marine biology. Campers live at Seven Palms Villa in Jamaica, snorkeling daily along shallow reefs of the Caribbean Ocean and visiting local markets, waterfalls and schools. Ages 14 to 18. Three 13-day programs available.
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Community Camps 2014 Arts. Academics. Adventure.
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Ages 3 - 6th Grade June 9 - August 15 Staffed by Community School faculty. On Community’s beautiful 16-acre campus Full and half-day camps available
www.communityschool.com/camp 900 Lay Road 63124 314-991-0005
SAVE THE DATE! CAMP OPEN HOUSE
GROWING GREAT KIDS AT YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD
Session 1 Begins June 1st!
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Archery Arts & Crafts Basketball Campfires Canoeing Climbing Cookouts Cricket Dance Drama Drawing Fishing Flag Football Floor Hockey Friendship Bracelets Frisbee GaGa Guitar Horseback Riding Kayaking Nature Outdoor Living Skills Riflery Rugby Singing Snorkeling Soccer Spelunking/Caving Swimming Tennis Volleyball Yoga and lots of camp games!
Electives: Horsemanship Animation Camp Jr. Sportsman High Adventure SNAG Golf ®
YMCA Camp Lakewood is an traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-17, located 75 miles from St. Louis between Potosi and Steelville, Missouri. YMCA Camp Lakewood is a branch of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis. 1-888-FUN-YMCA www.camplakewood.org 72
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Animal Camp Jamaica
CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP Rolla, Mo, 65401, 573-458-2125, mosciencecamp.com Hands-on animal, science, art and adventure programs for ages 7 to 17, including animal care, veterinary science, crime scene science, survival skills, archery, riflery, zip-lines and pottery! One-, two-, four- and six-week options available. June 1 to Aug. 1.
YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD 13528 State Highway AA, Potosi, Mo. 1888-386-9622, camplakewood.org This coed, overnight summer camp for ages 6 to 17 gets kids unplugged from electronics and connected to nature, while having fun and learning new skills.
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SMALL STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU
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ELCOME TO 2014! Like so many others, this may be the year you resolve—once and fo r a l l — to b e co m e a healthier you. We have such good intentions, yet many people quickly become overwhelmed, discouraged and disillusioned, giving up and reverting to old behaviors within weeks. The key to success involves small steps. Instead of resolving to revamp your entire health and fitness regimen, consider making just one or two realistic, manageable changes. Once those small tweaks become habits, you can add others, step by step, as you build a healthier lifestyle. The payoff is looking better, feeling better, and reducing your risk of a variety of serious illnesses and
chronic conditions. We asked several local nutrition and fitness experts for their suggestions about small steps we can take toward big health payoffs. When it comes to exercise, personal trainers and gym owners see an influx of eager customers each new year, but the ones who have staying power are those who take fitness one step at a time. “To start changing old habits, start making new choices,” says Robin Bach, a trainer and owner of Robin Bach’s Body Sense. “Doing a few of these 30-second workouts will tweak the way you look at fitness. It will not take any time out of your day, which is the number one objection about starting fitness programs.” She recommends ‘wake up and get down,’ spending 30 seconds getting your whole body Continued on page 74
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“MAYBE YOU MICROWAVE OATMEAL THEN TOP IT WITH YOGURT AND NUTS BEFORE HEADING FOR WORK, INSTEAD OF GRABBING THE USUAL DRIVETHROUGH BREAKFAST.” SHERRI HOYT, registered dietitian and outpatient nutrition counselor, Missouri Baptist Medical Center
on and off the floor; breathing deeply and gently stretching your back during your morning commute; and parking in the farthest spot from your building. Jeff Brockes, a certified fitness trainer and holistic lifestyle coach at Brockes Body-Works, says his number one tip is to find a workout buddy. “It really increases retention,” he says. Knowing someone is waiting for you at the gym can make the difference between showing up or skipping a workout. Laura Miller, owner of 20 Minutes to Fitness in Clayton, suggests always taking the stairs, noting that this simple resolution will add an element of cardio fitness to your life. She also promotes her business’s technique of devoting just 20 minutes per week to an intensive workout that will ‘challenge your muscles for optimal health.’ When it comes to diet, eating less is the basis of many resolutions. However, we all know how difficult it can be to adhere to this somewhat nebulous and overarching goal. Instead, focus on portion control, says Dr. Adam Ralko, a physician with Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine. “This can be an easy change that people can institute to limit their total daily calories and result in meaningful weight loss. Sometimes passing on the second helping of mashed potatoes or the extra slice of pie can really make a difference in someone’s diet,” he says. Another simple resolution is to eat one more meal at home each week, suggests Sherri Hoyt, a registered dietitian and outpatient nutrition counselor with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “Maybe you microwave oatmeal then top it with yogurt and nuts before heading for work, instead of grabbing the usual drive-through breakfast,” she says. “Or cook an extra batch of bean soup over the weekend to eat for dinner during the week—cooking once to eat twice saves time and money and can add more nutrition to your day.” Hoyt sums up, ‘building a healthy lifestyle takes time, a little self-evaluation, patience and willingness to be easy on yourself during the process.’ Talk with your primary-care physician, dietitian or fitness professional and focus on the small step that will make a big difference to your health this year.
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FUEL STRENGTH AND WELLNESS STUDIO 7901 Clayton Road, 662-4386, fuelstl.com To obtain ultimate health, try to workout smart, not hard. Remember that sick animals make sick people, so eat grass-fed meats and organic vegetables. Fuel your mind, fuel your body.
NUTRIFORMANCE 10407 Clayton Road, 432-6103, nutriformance.com Thanks to our fantastic clients for 17 great years! We look forward to challenging you to accomplish your fitness goals in the new year. We also thank our co-workers, an amazing team of personal trainers, registered dieticians, instructors, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers and licensed massage therapists, who work together for the betterment of our clients and business. Pictured: Dale and Ellie Huff
ROBIN BACH’S BODYSENSE 7700 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, 566-5855, robinbachbodysense.com
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HIS GORGEOUS, SUNLIT HOME IS a must-see for browsers and buyers. With an open floor plan and ample room for privacy, the 20-year-old manse has more than 5,000 square feet of living space. The 2-story entry hall looks through to the great room, with a wood-burning fireplace, huge windows and built-in bookcases. You’ll enjoy hosting dinner parties, thanks to the expansive kitchen with a large butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry, as well as a center island, breakfast room and custom cabinetry. The first floor boasts a master suite with walk-in closets, double sinks, a whirlpool and separate shower. Each of the four upstairs bedrooms has a private bathroom and walk-in closet. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, special millwork and skylights add luxury, while the location at the end of a private street, 3-car garage, fully fenced yard and laundry and mud room provide convenience and safety.
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ELL, ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, it’s been a relatively quiet year. This is what happened and how we spent our time in 2013:
TAHA’A TWISTED TIKI
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• hailed as St. Louis’ first tiki bar offering tropical cocktails like Mai Tai, Rum Runner and Volcano in an island setting • check out the spacious, all-season patio with fire pit • Polynesian-themed menu
KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA 9568 Manchester Road in Rock Hill, 942-6555 • the newest venture by restaurateur Katie Lee (of Katie’s Pizzeria Cafe in Clayton) and fiance/business partner Ted Collier • eclectic décor and casual atmosphere (check out the eye-catching mismatched tables and chairs)
801 CHOPHOUSE 131 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton, 875-9900 • now open at The Crescent, in the space formerly occupied by Araka • a premium steakhouse that also features fresh seafood on the menu
THE NEST 10440 German Blvd. in Frontenac, 942-3251 • a new-to-St. Louis concept featuring familyfriendly upscale dining, afternoon tea and more • space features a children’s tree house and play area • there’s also childcare, classes and activities like storytelling, super-hero training and prenatal yoga.
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TOP 10 GOOGLE SEARCHES (The circle of life with a little technology thrown in…) Nelson Mandela Paul Walker iPhone 5s Cory Monteith The Harlem Shake Boston Marathon Royal Baby Samsung Galaxy Play Station 4 North Korea TOP 5 “WHAT IS” GOOGLE SEARCHES (All good questions, and you might want to steer clear of No. 1 and No. 5, and definitely No. 2 and No. 4…) What is Twerking? What is Ricin? What is DOMA? What is Molly? What is Gluten? TOP 10 MOVIES AT THE BOX OFFICE (And we wonder why everything that comes out of Hollywood is a remake or a sequel…) Iron Man 3 Hunger Games: Catching Fire Despicable Me 2 Man of Steel Monsters University Gravity Fast and Furious 6 Oz: The Great and Powerful Star Trek: Into Darkness World War Z
Fox Theatre, Jan. 3-5, 534-1111 • a limited weekend engagement • Broadway tour of the smash revival features Tony-nominated cast and crew members
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TOP 10 BOOKS (according to Amazon) This isn’t based on sales, but rather editors’ picks, as the liberal smattering of erotica peppered throughout the sales stats may not be the best reader recommendations. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseni Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Pilgrim’s Wilderness by Tom Kizzia Lawrence in Arabia by Scott Anderson Tenth of December by George Saunders The Son by Philipp Meyer A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell TOP 10 POP SONGS (according to Billboard—three of them I like, seven o f t h e m I k n o w, and all of them are over-played...) We C a n ’ t S t o p , Miley Cyrus Follow Your Arrow, Kacey Musgraves Royals, Lorde Same Love, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Get Lucky, Daft Punk Black Skinhead, Kanye West Hold On, We’re Going Home, Drake White Noise, Disclosure Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke Mirrors, Justin Timberlake TOP 10 NEWS STORIES (according to Time Magazine—it seems the headline-grabber of 2013 was the federal government…) The Moore, Okla., Tornado The IRS Overreach The Fading Gun Control Initiative Detroit Files for Bankruptcy George Zimmerman Trial Government Shutdown Gay Marriage wins in the Supreme Court Obamacare Rollout Debacle The Boston Marathon Bombing Snowden Leaks
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American Hustle
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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NCE AGAIN, WE HAVE A MOVIE WHERE THE BAR HAS BEEN set high, very high. Not only does the film star Hollywood’s newly arrived A-list, the project is helmed by three-time Oscarnominated director David O. Russell. It already has garnered seven Golden Globe nominations and is without doubt on the Academy’s short list. With that kind of pre-press, a movie really has to deliver… Irving (Christian Bale) is a con man. He’s not a player or a mobster; he’s just a balding guy from the Bronx shaking down the locals. When he meets Sydney (Amy Adams) at a party, he is smitten. Posing as a British investor named Edith, Sydney expands Irving’s operation, an upsizing that does not escape notice at the FBI. Enter Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper), an ambitious fed with more enthusiasm than experience. Richie coerces Sydney and Irving into working for him to reel in bigger fish. As luck would have it, Richie’s sting quickly snowballs and rather than snagging Camden’s lowly mayor, Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner), soon Richie is after everyone from mob bosses to U.S. senators. Meanwhile, Irving, his unpredictable wife Ros (Jennifer Lawrence), and Sydney are left dangling as the FBI uses them to lure bigger and bigger criminals. The movie is great. It is interesting without being heavy, smart without being pretentious and entertaining without being solicitous. The acting—as you would expect—is spectacular. It’s so good you hardly notice it. The one glaring exception is comic Louis C.K. who is out of his depth as Richie’s sensible boss.
THE MOVIE IS GREAT. IT IS INTERESTING WITHOUT BEING HEAVY, SMART WITHOUT BEING PRETENTIOUS AND ENTERTAINING WITHOUT BEING SOLICITOUS.
IGHT OUT OF THE chute, there’s a problem—and as usual, it’s a problem of expectation. When taken for what it is, Mitty is a sweet, wholesome family film and a clever rethinking of the James Thurber story: The movie is a winner, well worth the price of a ticket. However, when a studio starts murmuring Oscar under its breath, the game changes. Expectations change. And what was once a funny, feel-good movie becomes something else: It becomes a disappointment. Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) is a cog in the wheel. He handles negative assets—photos, that is—at Life magazine. If you missed the double entendre don’t worry, they give you several opportunities to pick up on it. He is ambivalent and risk-averse, allowing his mind to often wander and invent a scenario where he behaves differently, like standing up to the boss or getting the girl. When a revered photographer, Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn), sends a film reel that is missing the prized shot, it becomes time for Walter to stop dreaming of an exciting life and actually live it. There are a lot of positive things to say about this movie. It is touching and beautiful. That being said, it also is painfully predictable—my 16-year-old daughter whispered the big reveal to me 10 minutes into the movie. It also is not a film I would describe as well-acted. Ben Stiller is his usual pensive, straight-man self and Kristen Wiig is utterly blasé as the object of his desire. Worse, they have zero chemistry together. Oscar staples Sean Penn and Shirley MacLaine sparkle in small roles, but it isn’t enough to elevate the entire film. In the end, it’s a feel-good, forgettable film.
THERE ARE A LOT OF POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE. IT IS TOUCHING AND BEAUTIFUL. THAT BEING SAID, IT ALSO IS PAINFULLY PREDICTABLE— MY 16-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WHISPERED THE BIG REVEAL TO ME 10 MINUTES INTO THE MOVIE.
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Little Country Gentlemen, the evening time concept that shared the space at 8135 Maryland Ave. in Clayton occupied in the a.m. hours by Half & Half, has announced that it’s closing after service on Dec. 31. Half & Half will remain continue on as-is. Little Country Gentlemen opened in the summer of 2012, taking the place of Medianoche.
We told you recently that Chef JOHN DILL has taken over as executive chef at Hollywood Casino, formerly Harrah’s. One of his prime culinary responsibilities, Final Cut Steakhouse, is now open in the space formerly home to Kelly English Steakhouse. The new eatery offers plenty of hand-cut steaks, dryaged in-house, as well as seafood specialties and other dishes. Some more chef movements to report: CHRIS BORK is leaving his post as executive chef of Blood & Sand downtown, which he’s held since the members-only dining club was established in the fall of 2011. Coming in to take the reigns in the kitchen is NICHOLAS MARTINKOVIC, who most recently was head chef at Central Table Food Hall in the CWE. No word on where Bork is bound, nor who will be helming Central Table. We’ll keep you updated. The Morganford location of Local Harvest Cafe and Catering is undergoing some changes for the new year. It’s been announced that the South City favorite will officially change its name to LHC and add some new features, including a juice bar with fresh-pressed juice and smoothies and a condensed menu highlighting housemade cultured specialties like sauerkraut, pickles, yogurt, kefir and kimchi.
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All the Better WE RECENTLY GOT THE CHANCE TO re-visit Truffles in Ladue for the first time in a good while. It was far too long between visits, but we’re happy to report it’s as every bit as good as we remembered it—maybe even a little bit better. Truffles has a great intimate vibe, equal parts classy and comfortable, and a bar that has just a single TV with the volume turned mercifully low, perfect for laid-back pre-dinner drinking. It’s definitely one of those places that can be a venue for a milestone anniversary or a last-minute office get-together. Plenty of adjacent parking also is a plus, especially in inclement weather. For starters, we opted for equal measures of meat and greens with the Classic Prime Beef Tartar ($13) and the Wedge Salad ($12). The healthy portion of rich tartar was topped with cured egg yolk and micro greens and served with crostini. The salad really was a standout, augmented with battered Louisiana crawfish, roasted tomatoes, bacon lardons and egg, and dressed with a creamy cayenne-buttermilk dressing. It’s always a pleasure to see a dish like this— which could definitely be an afterthought—have such attention given to each flavorful detail. The menu at Truffles contains a wide range of dishes to please most any diner and any price point. We decided to sample both ends of the spectrum this time around with the Truffles Burger ($15) and the 16 oz. In-House Dry-Aged Double ‘R’ Ranch NY Strip ($54). Gourmet burgers continue to be a going trend around town, and Truffles’ entry is one of the
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better ones we’ve had. It’s a seriously beastly burger, piled with aged cheddar, strips of bacon and caramelized onions, and served with some superlative herb-Parmesan fries on the side. The toppings work well together—the tangy cheese is complemented by the sweetness of the onions, and the bacon augments the beef without being too dominant in the flavor mix. This is one burger that requires a knife and fork to tame; and in our case, a take-home box, as well. The steak was as much of a mouthful as the lengthy title on the menu would suggest. This behemoth was cooked a perfect mid-rare, with just a light crust of char gracing the exterior. Cooking a steak this big this well—especially considering all of the other items going through the kitchen at the same time—is quite a feat. Kudos to the staff on this dish! It came with the classic sides of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. This cut certainly has a steakhouse price, and it’s worth every penny. Paired with a glass of bright, fruit-forward Beaujolais Nouveau ($12), it made for a memorable repast. Service at Truffles was as spot-on as we remembered. There always was someone nearby to fill our water or to field a question about the menu, without being obtrusive. It certainly won’t be as long between visits for us next time!
9202 Clayton Road, 567-9100, todayattruffles.com.
TRUFFLES PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER
Congratulations are in order for the venerable Tony’s downtown, which recently garnered a spot on Open Table’s 100 Best Restaurants in America list, the only Missouri restaurant to make the cut. More than 5 million restaurant reviews were collected from verified Open Table diners between November 2012 and November 2013, and used to determine the finalists. Meanwhile, Tower Grove’s Elaia & Olio got a nod on Thrillist’s roster of the 33 Best New Restaurants.
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GARDEN GLOW For the firstever Garden Glow, hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate the Missouri Botanical Garden for the holiday season. 5-10 p.m. $6-$18. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
THROUGH 1/5 WINTER JEWELS For the first time in the Butterfly House’s 15-year history, Monarchs from El Bosque Nuevo, a butterfly conservation organization in Costa Rica, will populate the conservatory, along with white flowers and foliage for a winter-like scene in tropical temperatures. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 636530-0076 or butterflyhouse.org.
THROUGH 1/15 CAMPBELL HOUSE MUSEUM’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Tour the lavishly decorated Campbell House Museum, complete with elaborate holiday displays of trees, wreaths and garland throughout the 1851 home of Robert and Virginia Campbell. By appointment only. $8; free for kids 12 and younger. campbellhousemuseum.org.
THROUGH 1/17 RAG DOLLS, ROBOTS & ROCKETSHIPS The Foundry Art Centre presents a special exhibit featuring toy-inspired 2D and 3D art. 636-255-0270 or foundryartcentre.org.
THROUGH 1/25 PALACE BUILDERS: GREAT ARCHITECTS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF THEATRES See original watercolor and oil renderings, photographs, blueprints and artifacts of theatres from 1892 to the 1930s designed by architects including Adler and Sullivan and Rapp and Rapp, at Sheldon Art Galleries. Various times. Free. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
THROUGH 1/31 LIBERTY OF LONDON DOLL COLLECTION View a rare collection of 1950s handsewn dolls, including English rulers, politicians, authors and scientists, at The Eugene Field House & Saint Louis Toy Museum. By appointment only. $1-$5. 421-4689 or eugenefieldhouse.org.
1/3-5 WEST SIDE STORY Hailed as the greatest musical love story, the classic West Side Story will be performed at the Fox Theatre. $30-$75. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
1/12 DOMINIC CHELI Twenty-yearold St. Louis native pianist Dominic Cheli will perform Bach, Barber and more at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 3 p.m. $5-$10. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
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MUSIC: A GALA NIGHT WITH DAVID GARRETT Acclaimed German violinist David Garrett will play his mix of classical, rock and pop styles at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $30-$100. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
1/16 H. MELVIN MING Webster University’s Success to Significance Speaker Series continues with Sesame Workshop’s chief executive, who will speak about the impact of public broadcasting and children’s media throughout the world, at the East Academic Building. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. webster.edu.
Wizard of Oz
FAMILY FAVORITES 1/12 PETER AND THE WOLF St. Louis Symphony and STAGES St. Louis will perform this family classic at Powell Hall. 3 p.m. $12-$19. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org. 1/16-19 SESAME STREET LIVE Elmo and friends will welcome a new member to Sesame Street in their latest show, Make a New Friend, at Peabody Opera House. Various times. $16-$60. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.
1/17 WEAVE Chamber Project Saint Louis’ sixth season continues with Weave, featuring theatrical works and the debut of percussionist Jeff Barudin, at The Chapel. 8 p.m. $5-$18. chamberprojectstl.org.
1/24-26 WIZARD OF OZ Ballet Memphis puts a unique spin on Dorothy’s journey down the yellow brick road at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $20-$55. 516-4949 or touhill.org.
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1/8 -2/2 OPUS Audiences will go behind the scenes with a world-class string quartet in Opus, presented by The Repertory Theatre. Various times. $20-$76. repstl.org.
MATT WILSON QUARTET The acclaimed Matt Wilson Quartet will perform at Jazz at the Bistro, along with pianist John Medeski. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$38. jazzstl.org.
1/22-2/9 THE OTHER PLACE The Repertory Theatre’s Studio Theatre series continues with The Other Place, the story of a research scientist who becomes mentally ill while promoting her own groundbreaking drug for neurological disorders. Various times. $49. repstl.org.
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CHECK THIS OUT 1/18 HAPPY 250TH ST. LOUIS Big Muddy Dance Company will celebrate St. Louis’ 250th birthday with three new dance works, including choreography by Dance St. Louis’ Michael Uthoff, at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. 8 p.m. performance; 10 p.m. cake and Champagne reception. $15-$18. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.
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teenager more than a decade ago, he knows how clients feel. But he also knows how they can get the weight off, and keep it off, as he has done. The key to weight-loss is mindset, he says. “You can have every diet plan and all the exercise equipment in the world, but if you don’t have the right mindset, you will not succeed. Debbie learned how to battle her demons instead of numbing herself with food.” D’Angelo says when you disconnect eating from emotion, meals become strategic rather than spontaneous. For those who have weight loss on their list of New Year’s resolutions, D’Angelo advises starting with three steps: Identify where you are and realize where you can be, find a role model or coach who has been there, and abandon any excuses impeding your goal. “If you are willing to change your choices, you can change your destiny.” Ross certainly has changed her future. About a year away from retirement, she is looking forward to enjoying everything she was unable to do before her new-found health. “I’m a brand new person. Now I can do whatever I want when I retire.”
Perez says. “If paper products are not the most important thing to a bride and groom, why should we send them to a vendor specialized in top-ofthe-line papers? If flowers are very important, we want to make sure they’re getting the most bang for their buck.” The budget also can help answer certain questions about the guest list, such as whether single guests may bring a plus-one. Perez reminds couples to start on the guest list early, as the process may involve not just the brideand groom-to-be’s guests, but guests of their families, as well. “The good thing about having a planner is that we will really guide you along that process of the timeline. It’s not as overwhelming as thinking you have to do everything at once.” For those not at the wedding planning stage of their relationship, Kate & Company offers proposal planning services. “More and more, I think you’ll notice a trend of proposal-planning, because [proposals] seem to be getting bigger,” says Perez. Case-in-point: the videotaped scavenger hunt Kate & Company recently worked on, which ended with a soon-to-be bride meeting her now-fiancé, baseball-shaped ring box in hand, on the grass at Busch Stadium. “We like to help those guys plan a great proposal, but we don’t necessarily think it has to be complex.” Instead,
OVER-THE-TOP, PUBLIC PROPOSALS CAN BE GREAT FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE THE SPECTACLE AND ATTENTION IT BRINGS; HOWEVER... IT MIGHT NOT BE RIGHT FOR A MORE RESERVED FUTURE-BRIDE. she explains the proposals should reflect what is important to the couple and hopeful-bride-tobe. Over-the-top, public proposals can be great for those who would like the spectacle and attention it brings; however, she notes, it might not be right for a more reserved future-bride. If you’re hoping to pop the question on the next big romantic holiday, keep in mind that Kate & Company suggests at least three weeks of preparation time. Much like at a wedding-planning session, Perez recommends future grooms bring any and all ideas so one of Kate & Company’s pros can help bring it together. “Our favorite way of doing it is learning some more about them as a couple, and coming up with something where we can be really behind-the-scenes,” says Perez. “We don’t want it to come from us, we want it to come from them.”
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ST. LOUIS CAR MUSEUM & SALES Now offering Upholstery Services for Your Classic, Antique, Custom and Special Interest Autos Contact Kevin 314.993.1330 Or Kevin@stlouiscarmuseum.com
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