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By David J. Finlay, MD, FACS Like so many others in their forties, I found myself 10 pounds overweight and in a career that only allowed sporadic exercise. The truth is, I hadn’t felt really fit since 1986, when I was in a serious car accident that required major surgery and three months in intensive care. I’m in much, much better shape today. Over the past decade, I’ve run several marathons and pedaled thousands of miles on cycling tours throughout the world, including the 5,705-foot climb to Dante’s View (see photo) in Death Valley, Calif., last March. If it sounds like I play hard, I do. But I work hard as well. My vascular surgery practice keeps me very busy, requiring a greater than 80-hour workweek. It’s difficult to stay in marathon-ready condition on that kind of a schedule. But I have.
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Dr. Finlay has been a 20 Minutes to Fitness client since 2003. For years, my wife and I belonged to an expensive health club in Clayton. It was beautiful. It had everything. We Over that time, my strength has increased by leaps and bounds. At age 53, I can see muscle definition – the actual fibers of my were lucky to get there once a week. deltoids – something I never saw in all my years spending hours The truth is, that wasn’t nearly enough. My fitness level was suffering. in traditional gyms. I attribute this partly to 20 Minutes’ slow cadence approach, which is also designed to avoid injury. Then in 2003, I heard about a workout that only required 20 minutes per week and included a trainer. It was called I also like the fact that my personal trainer is built into the cost. 20 Minutes to Fitness. I was skeptical, to say the least. I He knows what I’m capable of and pushes me to get there safely. The staff includes physical therapists, trainers, a kinesiologist convinced them to let me come twice a week. and a nurse. The high-end physical therapy equipment we train on is top-notch. Plus, there are no memberships to buy or lines Finally, a training regimen that fit my busy to wait in. schedule! The question was, would it work? Let’s just say: My wife and I have been training once a week at 20 Minutes to Fitness for more than 11 years now. (I cut back my As a physician, I appreciate the science behind 20 Minutes to visits to once a week when I realized I actually progressed faster Fitness. As a busy guy who wants to stay fit, I love the results. What more can I say? when I trained less.)
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Revel at the sunken living room with impressive beamed ceiling and a warm fireplace. Step through the lovely arches into the inviting and light-filled sunroom. Three bedrooms and two full baths – all newly done – make up the desirable second level. Additional features include hardwood floors, newer HVAC and a most desirable location.
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Showing like a display, this light, bright, spacious home has been updated in keeping with the Mid-Century style and architecture of this special neighborhood. Numerous improvements include new roof, recently replaced driveway, front walk and back patio. Additional features include a spacious kitchen, window treatments, remodeled bathroom and improvements to the master bath. To delight further, the lower level adds about 500 square feet of extra living space.
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HE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM’S recent gala, Bal Polynesie, was chaired by Friends board members Linda Finerty and Carol Ann Jones. The Polynesian-inspired evening was attended by more than 400 guests. The 2014 gathering marked the 60th anniversary since the museum’s first-ever gala held in 1954. To honor this longstanding tradition, all of the former Friends board presidents were honored as honorary gala chairs. This biennial event has raised millions since its inception, including more than $665,000 from the 2014 event.
Bill and Marcia Rusnack, Peggy and Jerry Ritter
Patrick and Peggy Sly, Greg Lukeman, Cathy Berges
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg
Ed and Lenore Pepper
Chad and Shelly Estep, Stephanie and Brian Kolman
Jennifer and John Chickey
Ann and Steve Cortinovis
Jim and Dorte Probstein
Jerry Levy, Matt Perlow, July Levy
Shannon and Curtis Searcy
Carol Ann Jones, Linda Finerty
Jim and Lynne Turley
Cheri and Ron Fromm
Meredith Holbrooke, Russell and Ann Perry
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HE AMERICAN JEWISH Committee St. Louis held its annual John D. Levy Human Relations Award dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel downtown. Bestowed on individuals whose professional and philanthropic activities have impacted the quality of life for all St. Louisans, this year’s awardees were Valerie Bell and Kelvin Westbrook. Since arriving in St. Louis in 1994, the Westbrooks have thrown themselves into initiatives and causes dear to them, especially ones that address educational opportunity, adequate health care and economic parity. More photos on page 60
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ACH YEAR, THE CHILDREN’S Education Alliance of Missouri honors a person who personifies its motto of ‘reimagining education.’ This year’s Champion of Education Reform Award was given to Build-ABear founder Maxine Clark, who has redoubled her civic efforts to improve educational access and outcomes for children in the region. Guests convened at The Cheshire to honor Clark, who established Build-A-Bear in 1997.
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LMOST HOME HOSTED ITS first-ever Celebration of Grit a t t h e n ew C a ra m e l Ro o m at Bissinger’s. Almost Home honored Corey Smale of Strange Donuts, Teresa Katubig of Extra Help, Inc., and an alumna of its Transitional Living Program, Ashley Fisher. Honorees were selected for their demonstration of grit and perseverance in the face of obstacles. Almost Home has been serving homeless teen moms and their children for 21 years, and provides up to two years of transitional housing and a variety of support services. The agency also has an alumni support program to assist graduates in transitioning to fully independent living.
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35 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.
$1,995,000
10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.
$1,749,000
5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.
$1,695,000
395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.
$1,636,000
3 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.
$1,560,000
22 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.
$1,555,500
12 HILLVALE DRIVE, Clayton.
$1,495,000
22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.
$1,475,000
LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans.
$799,000
719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.
$795,000
RESIDENTIAL HOMES 2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale.
$749,000
3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.
$749,000
2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,350,000
43 RIO VISTA, Ladue.
$749,000
17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.
$1,325,000
10129 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.
$699,999
2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.
$1,300,000
224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.
$685,000
729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.
$1,195,000
231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans.
$639,000
2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.
$1,160,000
1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood.
$589,900
15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.
$1,095,000
1425 WHEATFIELD LANE, Saint Albans.
$575,000
12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.
$550,000
10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Village of Country Life Acres.
$999,000
16 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.
$985,000
17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.
30 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac.
$545,000
17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE, Wildwood.
$529,000
15 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.
$379,000
12 FOXBORO ROAD, Ladue.
$375,000
1020 STONE SPRING COURT, The Legends.
$344,900
8129 FLORENCE AVENUE, Brentwood.
$319,900
2513 TRENTON STATION, St. Charles.
$314,900
1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon.
$237,500
11136 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, Pattonville Schools.
$184,900
70 FLESHER DRIVE, Ellisville.
$184,000
7434 SALEEN COURT, University City.
$100,000
3206 NORTH DAKOTA STREET, St. Louis.
$43,000
CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES
4174 COUNTY ROAD 856, Bunker.
$259,000
LOT 3 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
LOT 6 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
LOT 7 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
LOT 8 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
$375,000
LOT 4 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$235,000
$360,000
LOT 5 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$235,000
410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 4W, CWE.
$340,000
GOVERNOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.
1163 MILL CROSSING, UNIT 304, Creve Coeur.
$298,900
$465,000
1215 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lafayette Square.
$450,000
7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.
$189,000
230 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.
$449,000
541 ROSEDALE, #102, St. Louis.
$157,900
10432 CAPITOL PLACE, Frontenac.
$445,000
123 W. WOODBINE AVE., UNIT H, Kirkwood.
$92,000
7259 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.
$427,000
3436 POTOMAC STREET, St. Louis.
$80,000
$399,900
4129 OREGON STREET, St. Louis.
$62,000
40 EBR ATI
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$350,000
410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 4E, CWE.
208 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.
1975
1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 2S, CWE.
$890,000
18879 BUCK RIDGE DRIVE, Warrenton.
$350,000
$225,000
108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.
$849,000
$600,000
1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
$225,000
$924,000
405 CONWAY GARDENS LANE, Creve Coeur.
317 WARDENBURG FARMS, WIldwood.
LOT 12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
803 SOUTH WARSON RD., Ladue.
$849,900
$600,000
LOT 11 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$469,000
201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.
303 WARDENBURG FARMS,Wildwood.
$375,000
$497,000
$874,000
$600,000
$414,000
791 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.
8919 PINE ACRE ROAD, Ladue.
$2,125,000
302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.
200 S. BRENTWOOD AVENUE, Unit 3A, Clayton.
522 DONNE AVENUE, University City.
$885,000
1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
725 FAIRFIELD LAKE DRIVE, Chesterfield.
$925,000
5925 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.
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BY ELIZABETH MERKEL
UPPORTERS OF OUR LITTLE HAVEN WERE INVITED to shop and dine at the 10th annual Chic Boutiques Fashion Show. The afternoon included a runway show, boutique shopping, lunch and a raffle. Victoria Babu served as emcee, while development associate Chris Munoz, Chic Boutiques chair Amanda Klenov and fashion coordinator Shannon Kullman greeted guests. Proceeds benefitted Our Little Academy, Our Little Haven’s therapeutic preschool. Our Little Haven provides early intervention therapeutic care for children and families with complex needs due to early trauma, mental health challenges, abuse and neglect. More photos on page 60
Sold for $362,500
Sold for $206,500
Amanda Klenov, Adria Gilstrap, Diane and Abby Schlotz, Debby Wells
Sold for $92,500
Sold for $27,500
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Sold for $122,500
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Sold for $146,500
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Chris Newbold, Denise Bahlinger
Maureen Youngblood, Elizabeth Williamson
PARTIES WITH PURPOSE
Girls Inc.
STRONG, SMART & BOLD LUNCHEON
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BY DIANE ANDERSON
IRLS INC. OF ST. LOUIS HELD its annual fundraiser at The Ritz-Carlton. This year’s event honored the Junior League of St. Louis, for its significant contributions to Girls Inc. and to the St. Louis region as a whole. Founded in 1981, the St. Louis chapter of Girls Inc. has been serving the interests of girls for more than three decades. Girls Inc. Strong, Smart and Bold honorees were Deja Brown, Riana McDonald, Chastity Smith, Skylr Smith, Cimani Lumzy and Ramauda Green. Lisa Imbs served as event chair and Nina Caldwell was co-chair. Carol Daniels served as emcee. More photos on page 60
Nina Caldwell, Stacy Edwards
Betty Sims, Cheryl Jones, Lisa Imbs
Kathy Frost, Joni Karandjeff
Bob Fox, Carole Basile, Charli Cooksey
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With the above two exceptions, we have sold all of our 2014 listings. We anticipate a great year ahead and are perfectly positioned to serve you. If you are thinking about selling your home or need advice, please call Barbara Wulfing for professional representation in 2015. We just also listed two significant homes which will be available soon. Please call for details. Barbara Wulfing: 314.277.3285 The #1 agent with Janet McAfee in 2014. 5 Star Agent for the last 7 years.
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HE SECOND OLLIE HINKLE I LOVE FOOD & WINE was a sold-out event, featuring culinary and beverage tasting provided by some of St. Louis’ most renowned chefs and restaurateurs. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research to find causes, effective treatments and a cure for congenital heart disease. Co-chairs were Jennifer and Mark Hinkle, who organized the event in memory of their young son, Ollie.
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NION AVENUE OPERA RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 20th season with a pre-party and anniversary concert. Guests were invited to join UAO’s board of directors and tour the newly renovated Blossom House, while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres prior to the concert. Artistic director Scott Schoonover and board president Jack Swanson were on-hand to welcome guests.
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HE FIRST-EVER KOREAN FESTIVAL WAS RECENTLY held at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, showcasing Korean entertainment and art. Koreanborn Judge Judy Draper was appointed as honorary Korean consul, as well as honorary chair for the event. St. Louisians also had the chance to meet the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Kim Sang-il, Korean Ambassador for the Midwest, who was an honored guest at the festival.
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hey’re planning a big T send-off for the retiring MARTIN MATHEWS, co-founder of MathewsDickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club. A benefit concert starring THE ISLEY BROTHERS is planned for Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Fox Theatre. The event will not only celebrate Mathews’ contributions to the community during his more than half a century of service, but also will mark his 90th birthday next month. For more information, visit mathews-dickey.com.
A Nigerian-born medical researcher is the recipient of the prestigious 2014 St. Louis Award. DR. SAMUEL ACHILEFU was honored for his contributions to optical imaging technology, specifically for his invention of cancer-detecting glasses that were successfully used in surgery for the first time last year. A professor of radiology and the director of the Optical Radiology Lab at Washington University School of Medicine, Achilefu moved to St. Louis in 1991, following postdoctoral training at Oxford University.
A local Irish dancer is in London, rehearsing for the new Lord of the Dance production. BOBBY HOOCK, a St. Mary’s High School senior, has been selected to join the cast of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games. The Webster Groves native is a student at the Meghan Torno School of Irish Dance.
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by Paulette & Teddy Celebrity chef and awardwinning PBS host LIDIA BASTIANICH is the main headliner for the upcoming Falling in Love...in Five Courses dinner to benefit the ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (STLCC) FOUNDATION. The annual event at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, and will feature a meal prepared by Bastianich, along with Four Seasons executive chef GIAN NICOLA and STLCC executive pastry chef CASEY SHILLER. For more information, visit stlcc.edu/foundation.
Will your family smile for our cameras? We’re looking for families within the Ladue News readership area to be featured in our upcoming Welcome to Our Neighborhoods special section. If you live in: Ladue, Clayton, Frontenac, Town & Country, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Creve Coeur, Ballwin, Manchester, Des Peres, Kirkwood, Warson Woods/Glendale, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Maplewood/ Richmond Heights, University City, Olivette, Central West End or St. Albans, we’d like to hear from you! Tell us about your family and what you love about the neighborhood you call home via Facebook (facebook.com/laduenews) or Twitter (@laduenews) for a chance to be in our Feb. 6 edition. Feel free to attach a photo. Submissions are due by midnight on Monday, Jan. 26.
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Were you there when ... Raising more than $15,000 for heart research and health education, Rossman School participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Fundraisers, and raised the most money of all Missouri schools during the 2013-2014 school year. The school has supported the organization for more than 25 years, and has donated more than $150,000 to its mission. Pictured: Jenna Babcock, Krish Desai, Pat Shipley and Larry Huusko
With help from employees, clients, vendors and friends, Mosby Building Arts collected more than 1,000 toys during its annual toy drive, enough to stuff a box truck and deliver to St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The toys helped families with children in the hospital celebrate the holidays when they otherwise might not have been able to. Pictured: Todd Bachmann, Toby Weiss, Noel Powers, Tracy Bax, Kate Ewing and David Cluff
Twenty-four South Korean students from Westminster Christian Academy’s sister school, Saemmul Christian Academy, recently traveled to Westminster to learn alongside American students and experience the country’s culture firsthand. The students stayed with Westminster host families and enjoyed trips to the St. Louis Arch, Saint Louis Art Museum and Cathedral Basilica. Pictured: Michael Lee Jr., Colin Lee and Pearson Georges
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German and American Christmas tunes performed by musician Mike Orzel entertained guests at St. LouisStuttgart Sister City’s recent holiday party and fundraiser. Guests at the event, held at the home of Jim and Joan Conway, enjoyed a visit from Santa, and raised $1,500 to donate to the food pantry at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson. Each $50 the food pantry receives provides one day of meals to five families of four.
More than doubling its donation from last year, Biking4Books recently donated $15,000 to the Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation. Started in 2013 by two brothers and a family friend, Biking4Books is an annual bike ride that provides books for the students of five Saint Louis City Schools. More than 200 participants chose from a 10-, 25and 50-mile course. The third annual event will be held April 25.
Several local young piano players hit the high notes at the recent MMTA State Competition. Piano teacher Laura Schindler led four of her students to place at the competition, including Parkway South High School student Bo Peng, who won first place in ninth-grade solo piano; Lucy Chen of Old Bonhomme School, who won first place in second-grade solo piano; and Ladue Horton Watkins High School students Sophia Wu and Gloria Zhou, who won first place for piano ensemble in the senior high school division. Pictured: Bo Peng, Lucy Chen, Sophia Wu and Gloria Zhou
ith a mission of finding a cure for melanoma, W Blackout Melanoma recently donated $10,000 to Washington University School of Medicine, funding research to eradicate the deadly disease. The donation is the second of a five-year, $50,000 research grant. The organization also provides emotional and financial support to individuals diagnosed with the disease. Pictured: Aneta Campos, Dr. Lynn Cornelius and Dr. Shivani Tripathi
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rittany Butts believes music soothes the soul: Wise words coming from a 16-year-old living with sickle cell disease. Throughout the past few years, the teen has taken her negative experiences battling the illness and turned them into a positive message through song, with the help of the Kids Rock Cancer program. Since 2009, the Maryville University program has been giving kids fighting life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to express their emotions through music. During 90-minute songwriting and recording sessions, music therapists meet with patients, ranging from ages 5 to 21, at area pediatric medical centers, including St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “We are taking those raw emotions and putting them to music because they’re easier to express through song,” explains
senior music therapist Tracie Sandheinrich. Brittany, who has recorded multiple tracks through the program, says the collaborative songwriting process is relaxing. “We come up with an idea for the meaning of the song, and talk about how that meaning affects me and my life,” she says. Those ideas are transformed into lyrics, and the genre of music is selected before the song is recorded. Brittany’s songs include Dealing with Sickle Cell and Smile, as well as Hero, which she performed during last year’s St. Louis World’s Fare event at Forest Park. Sandheinrich uses the Garage Band app or live instruments, as well as a USB microphone, to help record rock to country and hip-hop tracks, and the child leaves the session with a CD of his or her song. “They are really proud of it,” she says, adding that the sessions are an outlet for self-expression.
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“They sing about family, missing home, pets, friends, school, their crazy treatment schedules, being scared about surgery, and what life’s going to be like in the future. Toward the end of treatment, many share a hopeful message, and write songs as inspiration to other kids with cancer, and what helped them through it.” Continued on page 59
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LN ’s TOP 10 DYNAMIC PEOPLE of 2015 One of our greatest pleasures at Ladue News is bringing you the stories of truly dynamic people who are changing St. Louis for the better. In these pages, we are pleased to highlight 10 extraordinary honorees whose passion and drive speak to all the ingenuity our fair city has to offer. Among them are a doctor who inspires kids with cancer to look into their future, a restaurateur whose enterprises have helped revitalize a whole neighborhood, and an author who routinely takes readers of all ages on fantastical journeys. Congratulations to this year’s class of honorees—let their stories inspire you!
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Mike Isaacson
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he country’s oldest outdoor musical theater already is gearing up for an exciting 100th-anniversary season in 2018, and while The Muny’s artistic director/executive producer, Mike Isaacson, deeply appreciates this St. Louis institution’s history, he is focused squarely on its future. “We’re not creating ‘museum theater,’ ” he says. “Yes, it’s a historic experience—you’ll always have the stage, the trees, the stars and the ritual. But the work on stage has to feel like it’s about the present. The future is what’s interesting to me; and the way we tell stories and the technology we use need to be present-tense and future-tense. I want the audience members to look at the creativity on stage and say Look at this...and this is us.” To Isaacson, The Muny is a proxy for the city, and when it’s exciting and cutting-edge, it’s akin to the Cardinals winning the World Series—when everyone feels good about St. Louis. So what gives The Muny its vibrancy? Is it the historic stage that has hosted so many stars? Or the families who have made its plays a tradition for generations now? “I can sort of give you a list, but I can’t answer the question—and that’s its power,” Isaacson says. “I’ve stopped trying to figure it out. I call it ‘Muny alchemy.’ I don’t know the formula, but I know we do it a lot. There’s a lot that goes into that, but there’s no mathematical equation that says, Here’s how you get it.” Now in his fifth year at The Muny, Isaacson came to the theater with a plan to make a lot of changes. “I was very clear on that intention, and we knew the risk, but it’s been very well received,” he says. “My goal was to make sure each production had its own distinct artistry and vitality, so that our subscribers can have this adventure throughout the summer, where they see and feel these different styles.” Isaacson, who previously served as the Tony Award-winning VP of
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“The work on stage has to feel like it’s about the present...I want the audience members to look at the creativity on stage and say Look at this...and this is us.” programming at Fox Associates, also wanted to raise the quality of everything, from the performers to the sets and costumes. To do that, he really made the creative process much more of a yearround job than it had been in the past. With the season’s seven shows each being produced by a separate core group of 10 people— from the director to the choreographer, set designer to stage manager—Isaacson says a key
part of his role is making sure everyone is really creating the same show. “Is what you think you’re hearing actually what he thinks he’s saying? That’s a big key to good theater,” he says. Because the team never sees all of the show’s elements pulled together until the Saturday before the premiere, there’s always a little bit of terror about how it will happen. “I’ve learned that the watchcry word is trust,” he says. “Our shows are so intricate and complex, and it’s going so fast, that you just have to pay attention to what you’re doing. Then Monday night, we all link arms and run toward a cliff together— and because we’ve done it together, we’re going to fly.” Despite all the complex c h a l l e n ge s o f p u t t i n g toge t h e r seve n u n i q u e plays for seven weeks in the summer, Isaacson says the hardest part—the part he wasn’t prepared for his first season—was waking up after weeks of hosting 10,000person crowds nightly for a massive creative endeavor, to suddenly find the season over with “tumbleweeds and 10 people” in their place. “The power of theater is that it only exists right there and right then,” he says. “It’s there and then it’s gone, and there’s a metaphor about all of us there. And when you magnify it with this intense endeavor, the sense of loss becomes even bigger.” And when that happens, it’s all about looking to the future. “Where’s it coming from? Where’s the well that allows you to pick it up and start again? The audience knows if the well is full or if it has run dry,” Isaacson says. “The day I can’t fill the well is the day for somebody else to do this.” But don’t expect that to happen any time soon. “I moved a lot as a child, and when I came to St. Louis, I never thought I would stay,” he says. “But I got incredible jobs and met amazing people. I think it’s easier to see how great St. Louis is, not being from here. My work with The Muny allows people to see how grateful I am, and I’m proud of that.”
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Dr. Robert Bergamini
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r. Robert Bergamini chose pediatric oncology as his medical specialty almost 35 years ago because he knew it was challenging: He saw it as an opportunity to care for sick children and their families, part of “doing the complete job of providing care for the entire family unit,” he explains. And while you may assume working with cancer-stricken children would be emotionally draining, when asked how he copes, Bergamini pauses and then says simply, “We have fun.” Bergamini, known to his patients as ‘Dr. Bob,’ has been a driving force behind creating one of the most exuberant clinics in the nation. The Cardinals Kids Cancer Center is the St. Louis Cardinals-themed Mercy Clinic Children’s Cancer & Hematology department at Mercy Children’s Hospital. In it, Bergamini dances with patients to the ever-present music playing through the halls, encourages his young charges to get a little messy in ‘Mudville’(“We hose it down at the end of the day”), enjoys treats from the concession stand, and looks to the future. “Most of the kids I see will get better,” he says, “and the challenge is to make cancer purely incidental in their lives.” The youngsters who receive cancer treatment at the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center are firmly kids first and cancer patients second. Bergamini makes sure they pay attention to schoolwork, too, since, “they have to know that they have a future, and they have to look down the road. It’s an enormous statement of hope for them.” Parents and siblings are welcome at the center, and Bergamini is sure to address their questions and concerns. “This is an open office, and families are welcome here,” he says. “We talk about their fears and make sure they understand what’s going on with their family member. It’s important that we meet their needs, as well.” When looking at the bright colors and inventive design of the center, it’s easy to see why a child would welcome the chance to spend time there instead of in a traditional chemotherapy infusion chair plopped in front of a small TV. “We’ve taken kids’ cancer care to a different level,” Bergamini says, adding experts from across the country have visited the site and praised the creative use of space. “They marvel that our administrators let
“Most of the kids I see will get better...and the challenge is to make cancer purely incidental in their LIVES.” us do what we did here.” But Bergamini feels strongly about more than just the environment he’s helped create. As medical director of Mercy’s palliative care team, he broadens the concept of minimizing cancer and other serious diseases in patients’ lives by emphasizing that palliative is not just end-of-life care. “It’s about living well with serious illness.” These days, Bergamini’s time is split between patient care and administrative responsibilities related to his oversight of the four-state Mercy palliative care team. “I’m kind of feeling my way, but I’m still having a lot of fun,” he says. Bergamini’s colleagues both admire and like him, recognizing his unique gifts to connect with his young patients. “Bob is not just a ‘people person,’ he’s a ‘little-people person,’” says Dr. Fred McQueary, president of ambulatory care and chief
clinical officer at Mercy. “His ability to relate to and build relationships with children with cancer and their parents is legendary. He always has been the type of person who—no matter how busy he is or how many irons he has in how many fires— when he is with you, you feel like you’re the only thing in the universe. He has taken that passion and that ability to connect, to build and participate in many programs aimed at helping our pediatric cancer patients and their families.” McQueary is referring to Bergamini’s avocational activities, which land heavily in the realm of fundraising and supporting local children’s charities. An avid cook with a thriving greenhouse full of healthy produce year-round, the doctor and his wife enjoy offering gourmet meals at their home as charitable auction items that both benefit the causes they support and allow them to enjoy entertaining. The couple’s five grown children also keep the Bergamini home busy with comings and goings. “My message for my patients and for anyone facing serious illness is that there’s nothing worth being scared of. You have to deal with what you have and not let your circumstances defeat you,” Bergamini says. “My goal is to never let cancer define a child, and it’s what I’ve always tried to do.” {LadueNews.com} January 23, 2015
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Denise Thimes
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“I just love getting dressed to perform. I heard someone say that when they come to my concerts, not only do they come to hear me sing, but they come to see what I’m wearing!” anniversary for that concert. This year, for the Mother’s Day concert, it will be our 19th year.” Selecting music for those concerts—and her many other performances—is a very personal process. “People who are very organized probably would not like dealing with me—that process is very spiritual for me.” Thimes calls it a mix of what the audience wants to hear and needs to hear, as well as what she desires to perform. Over her decades of work, Thimes has been honored with many awards, including eight Woodie Awards from the St. Louis Black
Repertory Theatre, and most recently as a recipient of the Excellence in the Arts award from the Arts and Education Council. Thimes sits in a home as colorful as her personality, surrounded by photos and honors, as she chronicles her successful career. Her humble attitude shines through as she continues to mention people and organizations—far too many to include—that have helped her along the way, making sure to spell each name and note their important role. The praises she sings the least are those of herself.
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he was 9 years old when she sang her first solo, God Gave Me a Song. “And today, I relish in that, because He truly did give me a song.” Celebrated jazz singer Denise Thimes has performed across the globe to massive audiences, as well as before music legends and world leaders. Off-stage, the proud St. Louisan is a mom and community advocate. Before jumping down the full-time musician rabbit hole, Thimes says she worked in the social realm, including as a job developer, after graduating from Spelman College. She took the full leap into singing in 1996, when she was offered a three-month gig at Harry’s Bar in Singapore. Opening for Tony Bennett and singing for three queens: the Queen of England, the Queen of Thailand and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, are just some of Thimes’ career highlights. However, her performance at those concerts doesn’t vary from other shows. “The preparation is no different than when I get ready for my Mother’s Day concert—it’s the same work involved, it’s the same level of commitment.” On stage, Thimes is known for her colorful wardrobe. “I love fashion,” says Thimes, who designs most of her costumes. “We’re from the ‘old school,’ where people dressed—and sometimes, you could have just a nickel in your pocket, but you look like a millionaire. I just love getting dressed to perform. I heard someone say that when they come to my concerts, not only do they come to hear me sing, but they come to see what I’m wearing!” When she’s not performing, Thimes sings for special events at her church—New Sunny Mount Baptist, the same congregation for which she sang that first solo—and runs the Mildred Thimes Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, named for her late mother. The foundation was launched at the recommendation of friends. “I didn’t even know what a foundation was then,” Thimes says. “I would tell people, My mom passed of pancreatic cancer, have you ever heard of it? At the time, no one had heard of it, and I said, Neither had I.” The foundation is focused on raising awareness and supporting research facilities. “The foundation grew out of the annual Mother’s Day concert. We have another concert in the fall…and that is the concert that truly benefits the Mildred Thimes Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer,” she explains. “Last year was our 10th
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Sheri Sherman
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heri Sherman’s life as a community volunteer began innocently enough, some 30 years ago, when she was asked to be on the board of the Ethical Society Nursery School, which her children attended. “I had no experience, and someone said, You can be the vice-president, because the vice-president doesn’t really do much and you can develop,” Sherman recalls. “Soon after I started, the board president resigned, and the executive director quit at the same time, so I was thrown in deep water right away.” Fortunately, it all worked out, as she and the organization were able to find well-qualified people to fill those roles. But Sherman’s volunteer work quickly grew from there, eventually leading to her being named a Woman of Worth in 2010. “When something you do is successful and people know you were part of a successful organization, your name gets circulated rapidly,” she says. One of Sherman’s passions is the Missouri Children’s Burn Camp, where she has chaired a number of fundraisers, and serves as the VP for the Burns Recovered Support Group board. The camp began in 1997, and runs for a week each summer at Camp Sabra in the Lake of the Ozarks, serving children ages 5 to 16 who have been severely burned. “I cannot tell you how gorgeous and important an organization this is,” she says. Many of the kids come from low-income households; and often, their burns were a result of abuse or neglect. “I’m not sure what would happen to these kids otherwise. (At camp,) they’re peers who can relate to each other and don’t have to be afraid of who they are.” While the external scars these kids bear often can’t be healed, the organization works to heal the internal scars, she says. “Those can be the most difficult.” Sherman also was integral to the founding of the Jewish Light’s Unsung Hero awards, which honor people whose good works often fly under the radar. “A lot of times, they don’t want to be recognized— they’re unsung heroes because they want to be,” she says. “I tell them that the award isn’t just about them, but it’s also for their organization that will be featured and get all this press.” Among those who have been honored are a man who created a program to help prisoners move forward in a positive way through theater, and another who started a community garden to grow vegetables for area food
“When you’re up on the podium and talking to the audience...you feel a wave of love. It’s almost like being in a room one-on-one instead of with 300 people. It’s so intimate because it’s such a good feeling.” pantries, she recalls. Sherman says she feels a little selfish when she works on projects like this, because she herself gets so much out of it. “When you’re up on the podium and talking to the audience, who are all there for their unsung heroes, you feel a wave of love. It’s almost like being in a room one-on-one instead of with 300 people. It’s so intimate because it’s such a good feeling.” Another of Sherman’s lifelong passions is theater—though, she says, as an appreciator rather than a performer. A founding board member of Washington University’s Edison Theater and The New Jewish Theater, she says, “I’ve always felt that theater celebrates creative expression, and it’s such
an important part of who we are as people. It opens unknown worlds to people, and stimulates discussion in subtle ways that lead to new understanding.” With Don, her husband of 43 years, Sherman has two children: Samantha, an actress who lives in New York, and Adam, an entrepreneur currently living in Hong Kong. Don and Sheri both went to University City High School, and she still meets with a group from the school monthly. “My husband and I have lived in a 7-mile radius our whole lives, and now we have one kid in New York and one in Hong Kong, so I don’t know what we did—we gave them wings,” she says. “Give them wings, but if you give them love, they’ll fly back.” {LadueNews.com} January 23, 2015
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Shelley Donaho
Looking After a Landmark he already had the stove, so Shelley Donaho jokes, “I bought the house to go with the stove.” Before becoming the keeper of one of St. Louis’ architectural gems, Donaho had visited the Magic Chef Mansion—she had even met the previous owner. Designed by Ernst Janssen, the 12,000-square-foot historical marvel originally was built in one year’s time for $49,500; these days, if using the same quality of materials, that amount isn’t even enough money to repair the exterior railing. In 1990, the home was not the stately jewel it had once been; and Donaho, apparently up for a challenge, purchased the property. There are signs of modern life mixed into the home, located on Russell Boulevard. A curled-up cat naps comfortably in a pet bed next to the warm Magic Chef oven. Donaho’s cell phone sits atop the original dining room table. A swimming pool rests covered in the side yard. But even with these contemporary touches, walking into the home is like stepping back into St. Louis’ heyday. Donaho refers to her home as “crazy big,” and says she isn’t exactly sure about the room count because the grand hallways—large enough to be called generously sized rooms in many houses— may or may not be technically considered. From the front door, you enter the ante hall, followed by the main hall; then, you can step into the library, dining room, breakfast room, retiring room, playroom, main parlor or receiving room—and that doesn’t even round out of the first floor of this threestory home. The light shines in through the large windows, and bounces off the honey-hued polished wood, giving the home a distinct glow. But one can assume it did not glow when Donaho took the keys. When she and her then-husband purchased the mansion, it was in disrepair; but, unlike many older homes, the original details had not been removed—they just needed to be fixed. “It stood there in its 1908 elegance, even though it was run-down, easy enough to see through—it’s not like it was falling down.” After purchase, she started with roof work and asbestos removal, then new plumbing, electric work, the addition of air conditioning and a new boiler, floor refinishing, tuck pointing and more. Her son, Zane, was almost 3 years old when Donaho bought the home. “It’s great for 28
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I love living here, and I really like doing the tours...I would really like to make it more like a museum…It’s such a time capsule.” hide-and-go seek!” She even recalls Zane riding a tricycle around the home. “There was no furniture in it, and it was pretty much messed up—he couldn’t hurt it.” Donaho explains she moved around growing up, noting that her family moved almost every two years when she was a child. While she was in college, her family moved to St. Louis; she moved here soon after and purchased a house in Lafayette Square. “I was actually looking for an apartment to rent out in West County, and ended up buying a small house in Lafayette Square—and that probably started my love affair with old houses.” When the Magic Chef Mansion’s previous owner passed away—a daughter of the original owner, Charles Stockstrom, co-owner of Quick Meal Stove Company, later the well-known Magic Chef organization—the home’s items were sold at auction. “I went to the auction not knowing I’d be the next owner,” she says. “I watched everything sell—I did buy this table we’re sitting at…because I thought it would work in my other house.” Some of the home’s other original items have been recovered over the years.
Donaho’s work does not end at the property line of the Magic Chef Mansion. She also owns Vintage Reality LLC, and currently is involved with Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Tower Grove Park and Reservoir Square. “The more you put into it, the more you get out of it,” she says of her neighborhood. Her home often is used to hold fundraising events. Additionally, the mansion is available for rent and touring. “I’m 60 years old and I love living here, and I really like doing the tours,” Donaho says. “I would really like to make it more like a museum…It’s such a time capsule.” She has plans to restore a saloon in the basement, among other projects. Donaho also is currently working with friend and neighbor Michael Daft on the archival aspect of the home’s history. In addition to photos, she has copies of the original blueprints—something she found in a closet drawer. “I feel lucky to live here. This is really my swan song,” she says, laughing. “I hope that someday…it goes to either an organization or a person that will continue to take care of it. I kind of put my life into it, in a way.”
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Richard Mark
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utographed St. Louis Cardinals photographs line the walls of Richard Mark’s office— an impressive collection any Redbirds fan would envy. But if you look a little closer, you’ll see what’s especially unique about the custom-framed shots: They all include an Ameren billboard in the background, a special nod to the local executive’s career. In 2012, Mark proudly returned to his roots when he was named the president and CEO of Ameren Illinois, based in Collinsville. He grew up in Collinsville, the place his family has called home since the late 1800s. “You have all the benefits of living in a quiet, small-town community, and at the same time, it is close to downtown St. Louis, with the Arch, the Symphony—and of course, the ballpark,” says Mark, who also is an avid outdoorsman with a special love for duck-hunting. From his current corner office, he can see how his career has come full-circle: What used to be acres of Collinsville horseradish fields his childhood friends worked in, later became the grounds of the Gateway Center, a plan he helped bring to fruition in a former career. As it turns out, Mark has had a lot of former careers—from education to government to health care—before joining the energy industry. “It’s been a winding road,” he says, laughing. “Sometimes your career takes a strange path you can’t predict.” Before his career journey could begin, Mark attended Iowa State University on a football scholarship. “My mom wasn’t happy about that,” he notes, smiling. “She said: You can only play football for so long. But no one can take your education away from you.” Neither of Mark’s parents went to college, and they always were quick to remind him of the importance of an education. He took that to heart. After graduating from Iowa State, Mark returned to Collinsville to begin a career as a special education teacher—and also served as the assistant football coach at his former high school. When a new career opportunity came along to serve the local government, he took it, soon becoming assistant to the mayor. He went on to be the COO, and later the CEO, of St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, where he turned the struggling system into a profit-maker, while still meeting the needs of low-income patients. And while serving
“Education is the key to success in life...And no matter what your job, try to be the best there’s ever been at it–you will be rewarded for your hard work.” as the volunteer director of a state financial oversight panel, Mark also turned around the East St. Louis School District. “I learned from each career, and it made me ready for the next step,” he notes. “And each made me a better person.” For the last 13 years, Mark has dedicated his career to Ameren, where he started energy-assistance programs for low-income customers and led the distribution of millions in charitable contributions, among other accomplishments. For Ameren Illinois, Mark is working hard today on the energy of tomorrow. Over the next several years, the electric and gas delivery company will install 750,000 ‘smart’ meters throughout central and southern Illinois. “It’s exciting to think about: What we’re building today, our kids’ kids will be using in the future.” As a local leader, Mark is serious about helping future generations. He stresses to young people what his parents taught him from an early age:
“Education is the key to success in life. Continue to expand your knowledge and set goals for yourself.” Surprisingly, Mark says he never thought he would be the president of anything, but he tells kids to have self-confidence to become what you want, be persistent, and learn—even when you don’t win. “And no matter what your job, try to be the best there’s ever been at it—you will be rewarded for your hard work.” As Mark looks back on his winding career, he wouldn’t have it any other way—because all of those roles allowed him to do what he loves: serve the community. “Education, health care, government and energy all tie together the basic essentials everyone utilizes. My careers always have been focused around helping people and helping communities.” So it just goes to show—a mother does know best: Mark left football, and he’s still always been on the right team. {LadueNews.com} January 23, 2015
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Ridley Pearson
Weaving a World of Wonder hen you pick up a book, it can take you to another world: You could become a county sheriff charged with protecting the life of a controversial politician, or a teenage themepark guide who is suddenly tasked with stopping Disney’s most evil villains—or maybe even Peter Pan meeting Captain Hook for the very first time. And author Ridley Pearson, whose works include the adult suspense series Risk Agent, Walt Fleming and the children’s Kingdom Keepers and Starcatchers series, among others, has built almost 50 worlds where adults and kids alike can escape. For Pearson, his work geared toward children is among the most challenging—and the most rewarding. Of writing Starcatchers, he says, “Dave [Barry] and I both have kids, so we knew that if we tried to write down to their level, we would fail. Kids are so smart and they read things over and over—one boy told me he had read the book 11 times—so it almost has to be tighter and more consistent.” At the same time, Pearson loves the dozens of emails that he gets from kids and their parents, about how his books have touched their lives. One recent letter came from the mother of a dyslexic child who was excited with reading for the very first time after starting the Starcatchers series. “You don’t care if they pay you, you don’t care if five people read it—as long as that person reads it,” he says. “It’s so rewarding—the idea that there’s a hungry mind out there, and you might touch it for a moment.” Writing also has taken Pearson himself to a number of places he never expected to visit. “It’s the greatest blessing I could have asked for,” he says. Through his writing, he was able to take his family to China for a year, he has traveled the country as a member of the all-novelist band The Rock Bottom Remainders—including the likes of Dave Barry, Stephen King, Barbara Kingsolver and Amy Tan, among others—and he even worked in tandem with law enforcement for several weeks as the FBI attempted to catch the Washington, D.C., sniper in 2002. “I had an idea based on a book I had researched,” he recalls. Having met a number of law enforcement officials through his work, he called one of his contacts and told him about it. 30
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“It’s so rewarding— the idea that there’s a hungry mind out there, and you might touch it for a moment.” Though it didn’t lead to the sniper’s capture, the same idea was used to trap a group of arsonists in Boston about eight months later. For Pearson, it was exciting to be able to help in any way. “They had guys running around, doing the Ridley Pearson stuff.” But to get there, he put in years of research and networking. “It was a big, long, slow road to credibility and believability,” he says. Pearson also was given unprecedented access to Disney theme parks during his research for the Kingdom Keepers series: He was allowed afterhours, full access approximately 25 times to take photos, and cast members gave him solo rides on the attractions. “You get scared to death when you’re there at 4 a.m. alone on a creepy ride,” he says. “It doesn’t take much creativity to write that into a book.” Yet another place Pearson’s work has taken him
is to the Tony Awards, where the stage adaptation of Peter and the Starcatcher won in five categories (the most of any play in the 2011-2012 season). It has been performed on Broadway, and toured the country. This year, it is expected to be the mostperformed play in the U.S., Pearson says. Beyond writing, Pearson has a passion for getting kids excited about reading. He co-founded a local affiliate of America Scores, with David Walters and Pete Spanos. The nonprofit aims to get kids writing poetry (or sometimes rap lyrics), and also gets them involved in soccer and servicelearning. He also became involved with Variety when his daughters, Paige and Story, became counselors at the nonprofit’s camp, which serves children with disabilities. The link was originally made when the group performed Peter Pan for its Variety Children’s Theatre, and the following year, he helped them acquire the rights to Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Most recently, he was named Variety’s Champion for Kids. Though not a St. Louis native, Pearson is a huge booster for the city. “We have a beautiful downtown, and it’s such a terrific place. We have great teams and plenty of smart people, with the universities and major companies like Monsanto. I hope we can get the city back to its luster.”
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JASON BOCKMAN & COREY SMALE
The Dynamic ‘Done’Duo AJESTIC UNICORN FRITTER. Chicken and waffle. Peanut butter and marshmallow cake. Jason Bockman and Corey Smale, the masterminds behind Strange Donuts, are as unique as their creations. On select nights, DJ music or a live band emanates from inside the dynamic duo’s tiny flagship shop in downtown Maplewood as a crowd gathers for a sugar rush and social time. Bockman and Smale can consistently be found helming the sweet operation as a long line snakes down the block. Whether it’s an early morning pick-me-up or a late-night craving, customers get their sugar fix through an array of ever-changing ‘dones’ (a shortened term for donuts, coined by the pair), from original classics and new creations to ‘strangers,’ such as the beer-based cake done with cranberry apple compote, candied walnuts and white chocolate ganache; and the strawberry jalapeño fritter absolute fire.” After more than a year in business, it seems customers can’t get enough of the charismatic pair’s creative concoctions and contagious camaraderie. So, with their official stamp on the scene in Maplewood in tow, Bockman and Smale set sights on Kirkwood, recently opening a second location in its historic downtown neighborhood. And, as if expansion across the state was imminent, a third shop soon will begin welcoming customers in Columbia. While business continues to boom, Bockman and Smale are the first to admit success didn’t come easy—or quickly. The serial entrepreneurs, who met in UMSL’s International Business Club, were quick to launch a few business ventures, including a workout supplement line that failed fast. “We couldn’t give the stuff away,” Bockman recalls. But the hands-on businessmen persevered, establishing a Kickstarter campaign and setting the social media world abuzz to build their new Strange Donuts brand before opening a brick-and-mortar storefront. When the right time came to open the first shop, the high customer volume was instantaneous—leaving Bockman and Smale with no choice but to work around the clock. “We didn’t sleep,” Bockman says. “We would be here for three days at a time, only going home for a quick shower.” 32
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“PEOPLE WANT TO GET AN EDUCATION AND THEN START A BUSINESS, BUT IT SHOULD BE THE OTHER WAY AROUND.” Having learned a thing or two from a variety of forays into the business world, the duo has advice for young entrepreneurs. “Make mistakes,” Bockman says. “People want to get an education and then start a business, but it should be the other way around.” And above all, work hard and be yourself, Smale says. “Work harder than you know you can… and learn magic.” There does seem to be a lot of hard work—and even a little magic—that goes into every done from Strange Donuts. “The donut mix is handmade from scratch,” Smale notes, adding that some of the original creations are concocted by corporate chef Mary Boehne, as well as through collaborations with local restaurants, such as Sugarfire Smokehouse, Pastaria, Broadway Oyster Bar, Quincy Street Bistro and Mai Lee. And for the more discriminating done-lovers, the pair recently opened the doors to Strange Trap Kitchen, offering delectable dones and related pastries of a more sophisticated variety—from inside-out cinnamon
rolls to their take on a fancier hot pocket—in the Central West End. While owning a string of donut shops was the last thing either of the pair thought they would be doing—Bockman planned to be a professional soccer player when he grew up, while Smale jokes he wanted to be a garbage man—the role seems to suit them well these days. So well, that they’re making every effort to give back: Their nonprofit, Strange Cares, will kick off with a Feb. 11 event, Love is Strange II, at the Maplewood location to benefit Girls on the Run, Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Children’s Heart Foundation. “We try to give as much as we can back,” Smale notes. So while the pair’s goals may sometimes sound a little strange—from their ‘campaign’ to buy the St. Louis Rams to a ‘mission’ to launch a donut into space—their intentions seem to be clearly grounded in a love for the community, and, of course, dones. Until their next unique development, as Bockman and Smale would say: Be nice. Stay strange.
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Kathy Boyd-Fenger
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er spark was fading— that’s what Kathy Boyd-Fenger says brought her to Logos School. After benefiting as a student from its life-changing results, she still roams the school’s hallways. Only now, she is its
“We know that kids who come here are struggling —or maybe like me, just didn’t fit in a bigger system. We want to be able to help them unlock their potential.” are available. This includes one hour of individual and two hours of group therapy, as well as two hours of parent support group, per week. “That therapeutic component helps kids be able to realize their dreams, and get some coping skills.” She notes that many kids don’t have the ability to sustain what tragedy they’ve had to suffer through in their life, or how to cope in ways that are healthy. Thirteen licensed therapists are on staff, including Boyd-Fenger herself. “I think that Logos really has an incredible regional impact,” Boyd-Fenger adds. “Our kids, who, most of the time, just haven’t found their way, can be the people who end up really struggling in society. Logos combats that.” Outside of the walls of Logos, Boyd-Fenger is on the Independent Schools of St. Louis board.
She also served as a regular contributor on KSDK’s former mental health segment. Additionally, she acts as an advocate for teenagers and an educator, discussing teen issues with parenting groups and with other audiences. Boyd-Fenger has four adult children: Jessica, Kristen, Corey and Emily. And there’s ‘Papa Logos’—that’s the nickname students have given her supportive husband, Dirk. “He does his day job, but he loves Logos. It’s pretty infectious when you walk in here.” Knowing how Logos made a difference for her is not lost on Boyd-Fenger. “To be able to lead a school that can do that with other kids, and to get to work with people who do that every day… it’s pretty fun.”
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head of school. Boyd-Fenger says growing up, “I was one of those kids who kind of fell through the cracks. I went to a good public high school, but I was very under-motivated.” She enrolled at Logos in 1977, noting it was, “one of the ’70s open-classroom alternative schools.” She says her parents thought it would spark her creativity and help her receive more attention in school. “And they were right— it was absolutely wonderful.” An adopted child, Boyd-Fenger says, “My parents felt like as I got to the teen ages…there were issues that were causing some depression for me. I think they sent me to Logos because it was small and very creative.” She adds the school had a really strong therapeutic component. “It was completely life-changing for me. I was able to really get inside myself and find me again—and then I just soared.” Boyd-Fenger soared all the way to the top office—but before that, she graduated from Webster University and started working in special education as a substitute teacher. When the teacher she was filling in for returned, she decided to call a former teacher of hers from Logos to discuss her plan for finding a new job. It just so happened there was an opening at the school, which she was hired for in 1983. In 1989, she took some time off when one of her daughters was born; during that time, she also received her master’s degree in counseling. She returned to Logos in 1996 to work as director of admissions and as a therapist. She then served as the principal for 14 years, and became head of school in 2010. (She completed her doctorate in 2012). “The difference [between us and] traditional schools, is we have unconditional positive regard for every student,” Boyd-Fenger says. “We know that kids who come here are struggling—or maybe like me, just didn’t fit in a bigger system. We want to be able to help them unlock their potential.” With its six-to-one student-to-teacher ratio, students at Logos get noticed by their teachers— and other forms of attention and communication
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Ben Poremba
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“To see what a successful restaurant does to a neighborhood is pretty amazing.” side-by-side Elaia & Olio. Located in the historic Botanical Heights neighborhood and housed in a renovated brick residence and a converted gas station, respectively, Poremba says they’re truly expressions of his personal style of cooking and his aesthetic sense. “They were my dream come true,” he says. Elaia is the elegant, understated eatery of the two, while Olio goes for a more casual approach. Both combine Poremba’s myriad culinary influences,
from Mediterranean to Middle Eastern to Eastern European and beyond, while serving the same goal: to get people to gather together and indulge in the best food and drink. Not content to bask in this success, bake shop extraordinaire La Patisserie Choquette, located just across the street, followed next. This past fall, Poremba’s latest venture, Old Standard Fried Chicken, opened just a couple blocks away in another re-purposed garage space to rave reviews and crowds of hungry customers. Although it wasn’t a necessary part of his original plan, locating his places in the same neighborhood has proved to be a real boon to the business. “The plan originally was to find some place under the radar that was near a lot of things, and from a business perspective would be a good opportunity,” Poremba says of his decision to locate Elaia & Olio in the neighborhood. But as he spent more time in the area, he recognized the opportunities available and decided to establish his other projects nearby, as well. “Right now, it’s sort of a thing with me. I’m really dedicated to this neighborhood and its development,” he says. “To see what a successful restaurant does to a neighborhood is pretty amazing.” Poremba says he realizes that the success of all of his endeavors has definitely been the result of dedication and a talented group of cohorts. “Some people think (restaurants) just take some money and that’s it, but it takes a lot of hard work,” he says. “I surround myself with people who are consummate professionals. Having all of them around me, these really serious, talented people, I think has everything to do with it.” Even with everything he’s got on his plate, don’t expect Poremba to sit still. He has a slew of ideas brewing for new places, one of which may see the light of day this year. Though it’s too early to reveal details, he says, “It’ll be the first of it’s kind in St. Louis.” We can’t wait.
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hef and restaurate u r Be n Poremba has made quite a name for himself in the local culinary scene in recent years. His places—Elaia & Olio, La Patisserie Choquette and Old Standard Fried Chicken—have brought a wide range of good food and drink to St. Louis. Poremba’s efforts have garnered him plenty of attention locally and beyond, including being named a semifinalist for the James Beard Best Chef: Midwest award in 2014, and as one of 10 chefs who vied for Food & Wine magazine’s People’s Best New Chef: Midwest title that year, as well. Poremba, 35, grew up in Israel, where his mother, a chef and culinary educator, got him hooked on the business early on. He came to St. Louis during his senior year of high school when his father was transferred, and he stayed for college at University of Missouri-St. Louis, graduating with a degree in philosophy. Though Poremba left St. Louis several times over the ensuing years—going back to Israel for a spell and tramping across Europe, among other adventures—he somehow always managed to make his way back. He returned the last time nine years ago, and eventually started working the kitchen at Winslow’s Home. During his tenure there, Poremba met Mark Sanfilippo, who had recently started the popular Salume Beddu salumeria, and partnered with him in the fledgling business, a collaboration that gained him plenty of fans among local foodie types. It was during this time that he had also met his partner in life and business, Angela Giancola, the other half of Bengelina Hospitality Group. Poremba says family life with her and their son, Omri, ensures that he won’t be leaving town anytime soon. All the while he was partnering with others, Poremba worked toward opening his own place: The effort culminated in the unique,
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Buckingham Family of Financial Services
Clients Come First
By Brittany Nay
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wenty years ago, four friends formed a fiduciary wealth management firm out of a lone Clayton office. Today, that firm’s focus on doing right by its clients has helped it grow to seven locations around the nation and $24.7 billion in assets under management. Buckingham Family of Financial Services, led by CEO Adam Birenbaum, has a unique approach to serving clients with wealth and asset management, and retirement and institutional services. “We are a fiduciary wealth management firm, meaning all of our advisers pledge to put our clients’ interests first at all times,” explains Buckingham president David Levin. “Our client’s interests come first with every interaction.” The firm’s advisers provide individuals and families across the country with comprehensive wealth and investment-related solutions. It also serves companies nationwide with retirement-plan solutions, as well as nonprofits and institutions with managing their endowments or investable assets. “Our investment advice is not based on opinion; it is based on peer-reviewed financial research that demonstrates the most effective way to invest,”
Levin explains, adding that the firm practices a holistic form of wealth management. “We help handle every aspect of clients’ financial lives and help solve the full spectrum of issues and opportunities that come up. Our advisory team is skilled in the latest and greatest information to safeguard their financial futures.” When other financial firms around the country saw Buckingham’s business model and high clientretention rate, they were interested in implementing those same strategies, Levin notes. That’s when the firm’s sister company, BAM Advisor Services, was born. It provides a suite of solutions for independent wealth management firms across the U.S. National financial publications also have taken notice of Buckingham’s growth and success, leading to the company’s frequent contributions to media outlets such as CNBC, Forbes and The New York Times, among others. To position itself for continued success in 2015, Buckingham has completed new leadership appointments, including naming Levin, its former chief marketing officer, to president of Buckingham, and Al Sears to its COO, as well as Jeff Remming
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t’s a three-digit number that can affect your ability to buy a house, fund an education or even pay for groceries without the hassle of cash. No matter your net worth, knowing and maintaining your credit score is an important aspect of keeping your finances in order—but there are mistakes you may be making that can damage your rating. Darryl Collins, Commerce Bank executive VP and retail market director, says that before one can discuss ‘good’ credit, it must be noted that it’s a relative term. To begin with, he explains that Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the most prevalent company that takes credit reporting information from major credit bureaus to create scores. A FICO credit score ranges from 300 to 850. “What once was considered an ‘excellent’ credit score by most lenders would not pass as an excellent score today,” says James Laughlin, managing director of investments at Wells Fargo Advisors. “A FICO score over 700 was once considered excellent. Now, according to several outlets, you would need a score in excess of 740 to be viewed as having ‘excellent’ credit.” Millie Cain, VP of business development and senior private mortgage advisor at First State Bank, also weighs in, noting that ‘good’ credit in relation to the FICO score would be between
By Julia Christensen
“What once was considered an ‘excellent’ credit score by most lenders would not pass as an excellent score today.” James Laughlin, managing director of investments at Wells Fargo Advisors
720 and 850—but those in the 600s should not assume they cannot take out a mortgage or car loan, as the most common range for scores is between 600 and 750. All experts agree that whether you’re happy with your current standing or looking to improve it, there are tips to keep in mind to avoid decreasing your credit score. “There’s a lot of things that people do, especially when they’re younger, that can cause problems,” Collins explains, such as: keeping credit cards at the limits, opening too many lines of trade in a short period of time, or walking away from a bill. Asking for a credit limit increase can be a red flag, adds Cain, when multiple cards are already
maxed-out. However, if you’re in good standing, keep a low balance, and request a higher limit to make a larger purchase, she says it probably won’t hurt your score. “Do not apply for credit because it gives you 10 or 15 percent off that day’s purchases—you can get into trouble because often, you’ll do that too frequently,” Cain says. “Applying for a credit card is not going to hurt you, except if you already have seven credit cards in your wallet and you’re applying for another.” Laughlin also notes keeping a high balance on a credit card—even if you’re paying it on time—is something that can negatively impact your score. Additionally, the age of your accounts also should be taken into consideration. “If you’ve been managing credit for a short time, don’t open a lot of new accounts too rapidly,” Laughlin advises. “New accounts will lower your average account age, which will have a larger effect on your score if you don’t have a lot of other credit information. Also, rapid account buildup can look risky if you are a new credit user.” For those hoping to help their credit by eliminating some or all credit cards, Cain warns to not close everything at once. Instead, do things over time: Pay the balance off, leave it alone for about six months, and close out the cards, one-by-one.
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Investment Through the Ages
Keep a Focus on the Future
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n your 20s, saving for retirement is far from top of mind. Even as you get married, have kids and move up in your career, it still may seem part of the distant future. But local financial professionals recommend making investing a priority—at every stage of life. As you age and your life and goals change, investment strategies also should change, advisers note. For single, 20-somethings, it’s important to get ahead of the game, says Richard Baldwin of Baldwin Wealth Management. “Map where you want to go. Sit down and think about what you value, and define your goals based on those values.” Factor in a wedding, child care, education, a house, cars, lifestyle and retirement, he continues. “That will help you write a plan and save early. There’s always a reason to spend now, but saving over the long term can really help you.” Compound interest can make all the difference, he adds. For example, if you invest $1,000 for 40 years at a compounded annual rate of 7.2 percent, you will have about $16,000 at the end, versus $8,000 if you invest $500. Neal Alster of Frontenac Bank agrees that saving should start early—as soon as an individual obtains his or her first job. “A lot of people think they can wait until later in life, when in reality, you can’t start soon enough.” Advisers recommend matching your company’s 401k plan, as well as starting a Roth IRA. “Always pay yourself first,” Alster notes. “You’re shelling out money for a lot of things in life—start building something for yourself.” Instead of spending $10 each weekday on Starbucks, put that $200 a month into savings, he suggests. “Wouldn’t you rather put that in the bank instead of giving it to a barista? Money is better spent on your future. You have to separate needs from wants.” As you enter mid-life, advisers recommend saving for the down payment of a home, as well as beginning to save in a 529 plan for your children’s college education. “Instead of giving a child a gift card or video game for their birthdays, ask family to make a contribution to a 529 plan,” Alster says. “It may not be as interesting for the kid, but college is expensive, and it’s only getting more expensive. Give the child something that will really help in the future.” For baby boomers, a major challenge is caring for ailing elderly parents, as they also try to save for their own retirement and pay for their children’s education. “The best solution is to have saved early for that,” Baldwin says. “Hopefully, you’ve nurtured your career and you’re at a higher earning moment.” This also is a time in life to avoid accumulating more debt, he notes. As you reach retirement age, consider extending your working years past age 70, Baldwin says. “You have a high likelihood of living into your 80s or 90s, and you don’t want to outlive your money,” Alster adds. Medicaid and social security often are not 38
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“A lot of people think they can wait until later in life, when in reality, you can’t start soon enough.” NEAL ALSTER, Frontenac Bank
enough for long-term care in the form of the lifestyle to which some may have become accustomed, Alster notes. So file for social security, but also consider working long-term care insurance into your financial plan while you are in still in your 50s, he says.
Always remember, the earlier you save, the better, experts say. “Over time, you’re not going to feel that money leaving your paycheck,” Alster notes. “And as your cash flow grows with promotions or new jobs, increase your savings. You’ll never regret it.”
Caring for Aging Loved Ones
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hen you prepare for your retirement, the focus is making sure you’ll be taken care of. But, are you ready to take care of someone else— such as an aging loved one—during that time? PNC recently released The Perspectives of Retirement Survey, which shines light on Americans’ opinions of retiring and care-giving. Among its findings: 60 percent are concerned about becoming a physical caregiver during their retirement; one-third of retired caregivers spend more than 10 percent of their savings on care; and 30 percent of those still working plan to work longer to help fund care. Additionally, 23 percent of caregivers reported spending at least half of their time caring for said loved one. The findings continued from there, but the main points were very clear: Acting as a caregiver can be both time-consuming and financially challenging. So, how do you prepare? Maurice Quiroga, executive VP and managing director of PNC Bank, recommends preparing personal data of the loved one first. This includes financial and legal information, such as power
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“It’s so important to begin those early discussions for long-term healthcare insurance.” Maurice Quiroga, executive VP and managing director of PNC Bank
of attorney, will, health-care directives, adviser information, long-term health-care insurance and more. “It’s so important to begin those early discussions for long-term health-care insurance,” he says, noting that these conversations should be held proactively, if possible, before any issues have begun. Next, Quiroga says make sure the individual is in the proper mental and physical capacity to make decisions on any upcoming changes. Is it time for him or her to move? If so, where? Things then become more case-specific, and focused on the wishes of and requirements for the individual. And don’t let working with your loved one’s finances make you forget to check your own. “Right now—and our studies have shown—approximately
10 percent of retirees’ income is going to the care of their parents,” Quiroga says. “It’s important to expect that kind of expense—budget for that.” Starting these conversations with parents or other aging loved ones can be challenging. “What you often find, especially in the older generation, is they didn’t necessarily grow up talking about money,” says Julie Sward, principal at Moneta Group. She recommends starting the conversation Continued on page 59
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spot on. Just weeks after the company opened its 32,000-square-foot building on Duncan Avenue, it already had 20 tenants, including Washington University, Boeing Ventures Group and Husch Blackwell. Company officials are confident that all 70 spaces will be occupied within 12 to 18 months of opening. • T-REX is another critical player in the St. Louis ecosystem. The co-working space and technology incubator, which provides startup entrepreneurs with affordable space and offers the community useful programming, now occupies five floors of The Lammert Building on Washington Avenue. T-REX currently has more than 100 tenants, a number that continues to rise steadily. • Cultivation Capital is another critical element in the region providing significant funding support to financial services and technology startups. Building on a $20-million investment fund initiated in 2012, it plans to double that through a newly created fund targeting 20 additional startup companies. One of the most active seed venture capital firms in the Midwest, Cultivation Capital provides a significant resource in keeping St. Louis vibrant as the destination for startups. The future looks bright for all of these companies—and for our region.
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t. Louis increasingly is being recognized as a Mecca for enterprising and innovative business owners. In recent months, major news outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, TechCrunch and MSNBC have all hailed the Gateway City as the destination for startups. Indeed, the number of companies opening shop or raising capital to get off the ground has almost doubled in the last two years, according to the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce. This is due, in large part, to a supportive environment that offers plenty of access to mentoring, networking, Arch grants and new venture funds. The Ewing Marion Kaufmann Foundation reports that Arch grants played a key role in creating a community of entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs received small grants and also were connected with local support organizations. As of July 2014, the report notes that 20 recipients of these grants had created 104 jobs, generated more than $2.8 million in revenue, and raised more than $17 million in investment. This is just a taste of many, many wonderful things to come this year and in the coming years in the commercial life of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The following is a handful of budding companies that exemplify the prosperous years ahead for the St. Louis region: • This promises to be an exciting year for BacterioScan, a locally based company that offers microbiology diagnostic systems for rapidly detecting infection and antibiotic susceptibility and resistance. The company plans to roll out its first clinical application of rapid screening of urine specimens for bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) during the second quarter of this year. This clinical, global market segment is booming, and is projected to exceed $10 billion by 2017. Adoption of this new technology will reduce costs and delay in diagnosis, and is expected to reduce the unwarranted use of antibiotics in treatment of UTI. Leading research organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, UCLA Medical School, and the U.S. Army Medical Institute have begun trials to use the company’s platform for rapid measurement of antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility. It is expected that this will provide valuable guidance in diagnosing bacterial infections and other related diseases. It also will help address the growing challenge of drug-resistant pathogens. • Total Hockey & Lacrosse, a one-stop store and
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Develop new presentations. The topic you speak about probably has several modules. For instance, most of my presentations have a module about the fear of public speaking. I developed a separate presentation on just that topic. You can do the same! Work on a presentation having nothing to do with your core topic. Getting out of your comfort zone will make it larger! It might be a hobby, volunteer activity, or other area of interest in your life. Work on your personal branding and building your ‘expert stool.’ Those responsible for bringing in speakers want to have experts in front of their audiences. An ‘expert stool’ has three legs: speaking, writing (on- and off-line), and promoting those activities via social media, email marketing and other technologies. Write a Book. With print-on-demand and ebooks, publishing is easier than ever. We perceive authors as experts. Having a book adds to your credibility and makes it easier to land those speaking opportunities. Start working on those 2015 speaking goals today!
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t least 65 percent of Americans own a smartphone—that’s almost 200 million people. Someone once referred to smartphones as “the cigarettes of our decade,” if you consider how some people think it’s rude or impolite to whip it out when company is around. Using a smartphone regularly also could lead to chronic health problems (text neck, anyone?), and could potentially kill (see below). But, we digress. What follows is my list of dos and don’ts for smartphone behavior: Question 1: Should I add ‘Sent from my iPhone/ Android’ to my email signature line? It depends. Yes, because it will help the recipient understand that you are typing on a small device, and there is a risk for spelling and other mistakes. No, if you don’t want to give the impression that you are ‘bragging’ that your busy, busy life ‘forces’ you to answer on the fly. Some might see it as arrogant. My advice? Leave it out. Nobody cares where you are when you reply to an email. They just need the answer. Question 2: To vibrate or not to vibrate? Vibration in your pants or your purse is rude. Vibration is as audible as the ring tone. If you don’t want to be disturbed, turn off the phone. Question 3: I’m in a meeting. I’m bored. Is it OK to check my phone? No, you must at least feign interest; otherwise, you should not be at that meeting. Meetings always take a break, at least for coffee, and that’s the time to check your phone. Question 4: Should I text while driving? Yes, if you are a moron, and want to kill yourself and others. That debate is over. Don’t play with your phone while driving. Period. No excuses. If you have a hands-free option for your phone, use it minimally and only for short messages: I’ll be there in 15 minutes or I’m running late. No extended discussions. Question 5: Can I take a picture of my (or your) food? No, stop ruining the dinner (or lunch)! Taking pictures with your smartphone of everything, including your food, is a moronic behavior. Take the enjoyment out of it, will you? Question 6: When should I get ‘off the grid?’ A currently very popular notion is to get off the grid, meaning to be unreachable on your smartphone by simply turning it off or leaving it at
home. How often? Answer: every day. It doesn’t have to be long, but when you go into a meeting, have lunch with a friend, go out to dinner, or even have friends over for dinner at home, turn off the darned thing. If it is really important, another hour or so won’t make a difference. Imagine a weekend, or even just only Saturday or only Sunday, completely relaxed. It’s good for the soul. History has shown that this is really the case. Question 7: Kids and smartphones? Of course, your children have smartphones. It’s unavoidable, but set firm rules; and the punishment for breaking the rules should be taking the smartphone away for a period of time. Rules: • Limit the use of minutes spent talking on the smartphone. • Limit the number of texts used per week. • Control the apps your children download. • Teach your child social media behavior: Avoid gossip, rudeness and inappropriate language. • No smartphone use after a X o’clock. X depends on the child’s age. • Ideally, the child should be partly responsible
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LEGAL CORNER: PETS DURING DIVORCE
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O R M OST P EO P L E , P ETS AR E considered a part of the family. But what happens to them when the family splits up? Area attorneys tell us there are no special laws in place concerning pets during divorce, at least in Missouri. “Obviously, people are attached to their pets and love their pets,” says Kirk Stange of Stange Law Firm, PC. “I’ve been attached to my pets through the years; and some pet lovers out there don’t like this, but in Missouri, pets are treated as property.” During a divorce case, property is generally divided, and the same goes for pets. If both parties want possession of the pet, he says the court can take various factors into account, such as whether the pet was owned by one of the spouses prior to the marriage, whether the pet has a special relationship with a child, and whether one spouse is the pet’s primary caretaker. “The biggest factor would be the kids, if the kids have a special attachment with the pet,” he says. Stange adds that there has been a push in some states for special consideration to be given for pets, such as a law debated in Connecticut recently that would have appointed animal advocates in pet custody cases, to ensure the pets’ best interests. And more such debates might continue to pop up, as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found in a recent survey that 27 percent of lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of disputes over pets in the past five years. Couples also can address their pets in premarital agreements, which is more common in cases of rare or highly valuable pets, notes Sam Hais of Hais, Hais & Goldberger. “Those agreements are tricky, and they have to be executed properly, so you want to go to somebody who knows what they’re doing,” Hais notes. Disputes aren’t limited to pets of extremely high value, though. “We once had a client who was adamant, and so was his wife, about their King Charles
spaniel; and between the two of them, they must have spent $2,000 to $3,000 litigating over their pet,” he says. “It was a nice little dog, but most people would not contemplate spending that sum of money over the ownership of an animal. Ultimately, it was resolved. These disputes can happen for all kinds of understandable reasons; for example, sometimes people can’t have children, and pets become surrogates for a child.” Spouses often have different opinions over who has a stronger bond with the pet. “It’s not uncommon that one party thinks, It’s our pet, and the other party thinks, You gave it to me, or We got it because I wanted it. As with any other item of personal property, it’s a matter of proof as to
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Law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has welcomed JASMINE MCCORMICK, RENEE SULLIVAN and SCOTT APKING to its litigation practice group, JORDAN DORSEY to its real estate practice group, JESSICA COURTWAY to its construction law practice, and DEBBIE SLUYS to its corporate practice group.
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DR. KELLE MOLEY, the James P. Crane professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine, was recently elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Moley is one of only a few scientists in the world studying the relationship between maternal obesity and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and reproduction.
AMY ARMSTRONG has been appointed senior VP of compliance and community reinvestment at Reliance Bank. She was promoted from VP chief compliance officer. Bringing more than 23 years of experience working in nonprofits, SCOTT GEE was recently named executive director of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis.
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T H E T I DA L WAV E O F AWA R D S H OWS continues to rush toward us. Now that we know who’s been nominated for Oscars, I have to say, there were a few surprises. It was a year of quirky, odd, indie films, and the nominations reflect that. And it’s been more than a decade since one film dominated the event, and this year seems to be on trend. BEST PICTURE American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Whiplash The Academy permits up to 10 films to be nominated in this category, but clearly this year, eight were too many. The obvious snubs (the fact that there are two available spots adds insult to injury) are Into the Woods, Unbroken and Foxcatcher. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Steve Carell, Foxcatcher Bradley Cooper, American Sniper Benedict Cumberbatch, The Imitation Game Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything Michael Keaton, Birdman Wow, what a list. And any one of these guys might have beaten Matthew McConaughey last year. There are a ton of factors at play, as well.
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TANGENTIAL THINKER Redmayne and Keaton both won Golden Globes. Bradley Cooper is an overdue Oscar darling. And frankly, people really like saying Benedict Cumberbatch’s name. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Julianne Moore, Still Alice Marion Cotillard, Two Days, One Night Felicity Jones, The Theory of Everything Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl Reese Witherspoon, Wild If I were a betting woman, I’d put it all on Moore. This is her fifth nomination—including two in one year in 2003—with no win. She’s talented, likable and finally, finally has a headsup on the competition. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Edward Norton, Birdman Robert Duvall, The Judge J.K. Simmons, Whiplash Ethan Hawke, Boyhood Mark Ruffalo, Foxcatcher
One could certainly make the case that J.K. Simmons’ role in Whiplash was too big to be considered ‘supporting.’ This is a gray area, one that he will no doubt benefit from come the big night. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING CATEGORY Laura Dern, Wild Patricia Arquette, Boyhood Emma Stone, Birdman Keira Knightley, The Imitation Game Meryl Streep, Into the Woods Dern was a pleasant surprise in this category, edging out Jennifer Aniston for her role in Cake. I am not-so-secretly hoping for a surprise here, but Globe winner Arquette is the clear favorite. BEST DIRECTOR Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman Richard Linklater, Boyhood Bennett Miller, Foxcatcher Wes Anderson, The Grand Budapest Hotel Morten Tyldum, The Imitation Game Some familiar names and some unknowns on the list...What’s not on the list? A woman. Both Selma director Ava DuVernay and Unbroken director Angelina Jolie were overlooked. I don’t disagree with the Academy, but the snub was worth mentioning. The 87th Academy Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, on ABC, hosted by the evercharming Neil Patrick Harris. Predictions to follow...
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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN
American Sniper STOP LOSS
RATING: 9 out of 10
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H E R EA L T R AG E DY here is that Clint Eastwood was not nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for his work on this film. Seriously? I’ve long been a fan of Eastwood’s work behind the camera, but this? This is... masterful. Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) was born and bred to be a Navy SEAL. His expert marksmanship and a higher calling to look out for those less able combine to make him the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. And from his first kill, a child running with an explosive toward troops, he fights to keep the demons at bay. For four tours of duty, he does his job, protecting ground troops, killing insurgents and keeping watch from a rooftop above the action. When an equally skilled enemy assassin enters the fray, Chris is more driven than ever to avenge his troops. Meanwhile, his wife (Sienna Miller), waits at home for her husband to return, only to welcome a detached, damaged man. This film is brilliant on so many levels, I can’t begin to touch on them all. It’s a beautiful, simple, heartbreaking story. It’s a film about a snowflake that tells the tale of an entire blizzard. It’s not often that a movie can spur a reaction from both the heart and the mind, and this film does just that.
The Wedding Ringer WEDDING ZINGER
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WILL BE BRIEF. Add another one to the ‘unexpected/ uninvited/ incognito guest’ wedding-movie genre. To date, we have Wedding Crashers, The Wedding Singer, The Wedding Date, I Love You Man, and now, The Wedding Ringer... and I’m sure I’ve forgotten a few. You see the point. It’s a funny concept. People are weird about weddings, and despite any attempt to express genuine feelings, the urge to prove one’s happiness (existent or not) is almost uncontrollable. The problem is this: Much like a marriage, the laughs only come if there is something genuine beneath the humor. I think you see where this is going. Doug (Josh Gad) is getting married—married to someone way out of his league, I might add. He is tying the knot with Gretchen (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) and he needs a best man. Sadly, Doug apparently is a huge loser. He cannot track down one guy to be in his wedding. Despite what would seem to be myriad alternative, intelligent options, Doug is referred to Jimmy (Kevin Hart), who, for a fee, will step into all best man duties with aplomb. Honestly it’s exactly as you’d expect. Kevin Hart is, as in most of his comedy, hit or miss. There are a couple laugh-out-loud moments, but it is impossible to overlook the absurdity of the story, and the utter lack of chemistry all around.
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Cinderella
BY MARK BRETZ
STORY: In this updated version of the classic fairy tale, Ella (Cinderella) toils away as a domestic for her haughty stepmother and two stepsisters following the death of her father. She dreams of a better life, which she fantasizes about with her friends, a woman named Crazy Marie who lives near the forest, and Jean-Michel, a young man who fights for the rights of the oppressed people of the kingdom where they live. To humor the prince, and also to ward off any thoughts of rebellion by the oppressed subjects, the prime minister decides to throw a ball at which the prince will meet the woman he is to marry. While Ella’s stepmother and stepsisters gleefully select gowns for the occasion, Ella is confined to the house, until her fairy godmother appears. The latter tells Ella that she must believe in her own dreams. To help, she fashions a gown for Ella to wear to the ball as a mysterious woman, with the caveat that she return by midnight. The prince becomes smitten with this unknown lady, even more so when she disappears at the strike of 12. Who is she, and where can he find her?
HIGHLIGHTS: Playwright Douglas Carter Beane and director Mark Brokaw have padded the original score with several other tunes written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, songs that often are strikingly reminiscent to ones you’ve heard before in The King and I, South Pacific and even The Sound of Music. The lush, sweeping notes in Rodgers’ compositions can easily sweep one away with their rapture and likable melodies. In Beane’s script, Prince Topher (he doesn’t like Christopher) is a bit of a dunderhead, not the brightest light in the chandelier, while Ella (nicknamed Cinderella by her ridiculing stepmother because she spends time cleaning out the fireplace) is a clever young woman who has dreams and aspirations. Cinderella, though, is also kind, gracious and generous, traits that her Fairy Godmother find noble and worth rewarding. For the most part, Beane’s story is fun, updated version, although it’s also corny and clichéd in too much of the dialogue, particularly for the dense prince. Brokaw’s cast makes this update work nicely thanks to some endearing performances. Paige Faure, who played the title role on Broadway, recreates the part in this touring version with humor and grace, and can sing a tune quite nicely, as well. Andy Jones is suitably awkward and clueless but also amiable and good-hearted as Prince Topher, gamely pursuing the young lady who has won his heart. Climb aboard Cinderella’s carriage for an easygoing good time before it turns into a pumpkin at midnight Feb. 2.
COMPANY: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd. DATES: Through Feb. 1 TICKETS: $25-$80; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5 More reviews available at laduenews.com
CINDERELLA PHOTO BY CAROL ROSEGG
MOVIE REVIEWS
DIV ER SIONS
DINING OUT
spicybits BY MATT SORRELL
WildSmoke, the smokehouse and bar that opened in Creve Coeur last January, has closed its doors. But the hiatus is a temporary one: The owners and executive team—the same group of folks behind EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery in Chesterfield—are planning to open a new concept later this spring: EdgeWild Bar & Grill will be a spin-off of the restaurant, featuring a large central bar and focus on traditional bar food, appetizers, sandwiches and regional fare. AARON BAGGETT, executive chef of EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery, will oversee the kitchens of both restaurants. Congrats to CHRIS BOLYARD of Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions in Maplewood. He recently got a shout-out in The Wall Street Journal regarding his love of broths of all types. It makes sense, as Bolyard’s has chicken, beef and pork broths available that are pretty delicious.
AVENUE RESTAURANT PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD
Java fans will be happy to know there’s another place to grab some Starbucks around town. The Cheshire is now host to a location of the Seattle icon, situated inside the building that also houses Basso and The Restaurant. It’s a full-service affair featuring the entire Starbucks menu and retail items, including coffee, tumblers, mugs and more. Cheers to locally owned Mulligan’s Bourbon, which garnered the Bronze Award in the Whiskey/Bourbon category at the recent 2015 World Spirits Competition. Each year, more than 20,000 beverage brands from around the globe compete in this contest. Mulligan’s was in some pretty good company: The platinum award in the category went to Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve; the gold was bestowed on Whistlepig 10-year Straight Rye; and the silver was awarded to Dodge City Double Barrel Bourbon. According to Southern Living magazine, 4 Hands Brewing Company’s Chocolate Milk Stout is one of The South’s Best Winter Beers. Not sure about the geography, but we agree it’s a fine brew! Kudos to KEVIN LEMP and his crew!
Avenue Restaurant
Stroll Over to the Avenue...
BY SIDNEY LEWIS
AVENUE RESTAURANT IS ONE OF THE MOST recent eateries to open in Clayton, but it’s not exactly new. It’s the latest project from the folks behind Pomme Restaurant and Pomme Cafe & Wine Bar. Located just down the street from the former locations of those two favorites, Avenue aims to bring the best of both of them under one roof. We think it succeeds quite nicely. If an upscale yet casual atmosphere is your thing, Avenue should be on your short list to visit. The interior is rife with homey accents like rough planks on the walls and plenty of dark woods, giving it a cozy, bistro feel, but with more than a touch of elegance. While there are plenty of fine entrees available on the Avenue bill of fare, it’s certainly possible to range across the small-plate offerings available and put together a pretty fine spread, as we ably proved. The section on the menu labeled 1st Courses has plenty of noshables to choose from. We opted for the Gnocchi ($9) and the Two Pates ($9) to start, accompanied by the Kale Salad ($8) and a cup of savory French Onion Soup ($6). The gnocchi is made in the French style, utilizing flour instead of potato. These tender little dumplings are subtly accented with butternut squash and sweet snap peas. The two pates also were simple and delicious: duck with pistachio, and pork with prosciutto with some mustard and fruit alongside to cut through the richness. Some have said that kale as a menu trend is on the way out, but perhaps those naysayers haven’t had the kale salad at Avenue. Much more than just a bunch of greens on a plate, this version combines kale with faro, sugar snap peas, roasted apples for some sweetness and depth, and walnuts for crunch. Needless to say, this salad has flavor and texture to spare. Always a favorite, the
French onion soup is a straight-ahead take on this classic combo, with plenty of Gruyere on top. Of course, we had to delve into the bigger plates just a little bit. Luckily, one of our favorite coldweather French dishes, Cassoulet ($26), currently is on the menu. This hearty country dish of beans, duck, sausage and pork is guaranteed to warm you up, no matter what Mother Nature is doing outside. Since we’d already been grazing quite a bit beforehand, we were a touch concerned about ordering up such a robust offering, but the serving proved to be just the right size to satisfy without overwhelming. FYI, it pairs extremely well with a dram of Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey ($7). The menu also has a small section of Pomme Classics for those who want to revisit favorites like Rainbow Trout Almondine and Eggplant Involtini. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, and brunch is offered Saturdays and Sundays. For those fans who mourned the closing of Pomme Restaurant and Pomme Cafe & Wine Bar, Avenue will certainly turn those frowns upside down. 12 North Meramec Ave., 727-4141, avestl.com.
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DIV ER SIONS
THE WINE LIFE
Zinfandel: What I’m Drinking Now
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ORGIVE ME, FOR I HAVE ZINNED... spicy, with high-acidity notes of clove, cinnamon and black pepper, and dominant berry flavors such as blackberry or tart raspberry, zinfandel is temptingly tantalizing. Zinfandel is considered by many as an American vine and wine. But like many Americans, it’s an immigrant. Not a mainstream European vine, zinfandel thrives in California and New World terroir. Zinfandel fruit is a thin-skinned grape that ripens early and can have high sugar/brix levels, which can lead to high alcohol levels. This wine is good at reflecting the vineyard and/or the winemaker’s style. There has been much controversy over the origins of this grape. It found its way to United States from the Imperial Nursery in Vienna, Austria. It was originally thought to originate from Croatia, but you can also find its close relative, in clone-form, in Puglia, in the heel of Italy, where it is known as primitivo. Perusing through the red-wine racks, I looked for a good, classic, representation of zinfandel. Peter Franus 2012 Brandlin Zinfandel, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California Zinfandel (92 percent), blend of charbono/ mourvedre/carignane (8 percent) My mouth began to water, as I poured it into the glass—I could already smell the spice box and berries. Time to properly, sniff, swirl and taste: Color: Medium-dark ruby red with purple hues Aroma: Crushed wild berries, spice box and mineral notes Taste: Raspberries, blueberries, white pepper, clove, anise and crushed stone lead to a full mouth feel with some tannins yet a velvety finish. Aged: In French new oak, 35 percent; and the rest, neutral oak for 16 months. Only 1,198 Cases produced Contains 14.7-percent alcohol, which is medium to low for zinfandel (other wines can be as high as 17 percent) This is from a great piece of property 1,200 feet above the Napa floor on Mount Veeder, and made from old vines going back to the 1920s. United States: Zinfandel arrived in California during the 1850s Gold Rush and became the most widely planted grape by the end of 19th century until Prohibition. The grape almost vanished during Prohibition and the Depression, but was kept around by a few believers. What really brought this grape to notoriety took place in 1972, when Bob
Zinfandel vines in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley
Trinchero (of then-Sutter Home) wanted to make a more extracted zinfandel. He drained some of the juice off of the main wine to produce a lightcolored ‘pink’ wine, and named it white zinfandel. While much criticized, white zinfandel is one of the best-selling wines today. We should be thankful because white zinfandel was the beginner wine for many Americans. Due to its popularity, 85 percent of zinfandel grapes are made into white zinfandel, yet it is not the best representation of the zinfandel grape. There are several regions in California where zinfandel does really well: Dry Creek and Russian River Valley in Sonoma, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Amador County and Lodi. Generally higher-elevation vineyards like Peter Franus will produce more intense flavors and savory notes. Italy: Down in the heel of Italy in Puglia is a widely planted clone of zinfandel, primitivo. With similar wild berry and spice characteristics, it often is blended with negroamaro. When it comes to food-and-wine pairing, zinfandel will match up with spicy food, but use caution with higher-alcohol zins, as the alcohol will exasperate the spicyness. Zinfandel pairs well with lighter meats, pork, barbecue and lamb, as well as rich cow and sheep cheeses. It also stands up well to highly flavored fruits and vegetables like
apricot, peach, cranberry, tomato, red pepper and beets. Think of spices like curry, turmeric, garlic, black pepper, fennel and cocoa. Don’t overlook our fantastic California zinfandels. Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP), an association for zinfandel fans, hosts an annual zinfandel festival that takes place later this month. Some of the best-known producers of zinfandel are: Rafanelli, Seghesio, Peter Franus, Carol Shelton, Robert Biale, Storybrook Mountain and Turley, to name a few. And to answer the question: To zin or not to zin? When you are craving a robust red wine, definitely zin with zinfandel. And the next time you have a cheeseburger, be sure to have a glass of zinfandel with it. Cheeseburger and Zinfandel: The allAmerican food-and-wine pairing. TASTING TIP: Practice your smelling skills. Really smell and savor zinfandel. This is a good one to pick up wild berries, raspberry, blackberry, black currant, plum, black cherry, peppers and spice/ herb notes. WINE RECOMMENDATION: When it comes to Zinfandel, look at the alcohol ABV and pick one that is right for your food choice. The spicier the food, the less alcohol (13.5 percent) is better. Other light or non-spicy should hold up to higher alcohol (16 percent) ABV.
THERE ARE SEVERAL REGIONS IN CALIFORNIA WHERE ZINFANDEL DOES REALLY WELL: DRY CREEK AND RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY IN SONOMA, NAPA VALLEY, PASO ROBLES, AMADOR COUNTY AND LODI. GENERALLY HIGHER-ELEVATION VINEYARDS LIKE PETER FRANUS WILL PRODUCE MORE INTENSE FLAVORS AND SAVORY NOTES. Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville. 56
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AROUND TOWN
BY BRITTANY NAY
THROUGH 2/1
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GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER The Repertory Theatre presents the compelling classic, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $21-$80. 968-4925 or repstl.org.
BAROQUE’N STRINGS The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents a special performance featuring guest artist Nicholas McGegan at The Sheldon Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. $36. 941-6309 or chambermusicstl.org.
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1/30 WIT, GRIT AND GRACE The Big Muddy Dance Company will present a variety of powerful performances during Wit, Grit and Grace at The Pageant. 8 p.m. $20-$22. 726-6161 or thebigmuddydanceco.org. WINTRY MIX View paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture evoking the feel of the season in the new exhibition, Wintry Mix, at Atrium Gallery. atriumgallery.net.
1/23 & 1/25 L’AMICO FRITZ Winter Opera St. Louis presents the love story L’Amico Fritz at the Skip Viragh Center for Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Jan. 23; 3 p.m. Jan. 25. $35-$55. 865-0038 or winteroperastl.org.
1/24 BELINDA RATHBONE Biographer and historian Belinda Rathbone will sign and discuss her book, The Boston Raphael: A Mysterious Painting, an Embattled Museum in an Era of Change & a Daughter’s Search for the Truth, at Left Bank Books. 4 p.m. Free. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.
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1/30-31 BREAKING BOUNDARIES In honor of Black History Month, Missouri Ballet Theatre will perform Breaking Boundaries at the Florissant Civic Center. 7:30 p.m. $26-$28. 921-5678 or florissantmo.com.
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LEO KOTTKE Enjoy an intimate and innovative performance by 12-string guitarist Leo Kottke at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $40-$45. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.
2/7 AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters will appear at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $50-$80. 636-949-4433 or luboxoffice.com.
2/13
TANGO BUENOS AIRES Dance St. Louis presents Tango Buenos Aires, the acclaimed Argentinian dance ensemble, performing the story of Eva Peron at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $40-$65. 516-4949 or touhill.org.
LIFT EVERY VOICE Conductor Kevin McBeth, the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON chorus and special guest Patti Austin will collaborate for a celebration of AfricanAmerican culture and music at Powell Hall. 7:30 p.m. $25. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.
THE YEAR OF THE RAM: TO LEAD WITH HEART Celebrate Asian culture with performances during The Lunar New Year Festival at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Various times. $10. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.
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MARDI GRAS PARADES 2/8 BEGGIN’ PET PARADE Dress up your furry friend and join the world’s largest costumed pet parade, beginning at 12th Street and Allen Avenue in Soulard. 1 p.m. 771-5110 or stlmardigras.org. 2/14 BUD LIGHT GRAND PARADE More than 100 floats will highlight the Bud Light Grand Parade, stepping off from Busch Stadium and ending at Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and culminating with an afterparty featuring live music and activities. 11 a.m. 771-5110 or stlmardigras.org. 2/17 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FAT TUESDAY PARADE The celebration begins at 3 p.m. on Washington Avenue, followed by the parade at 5:30 p.m. 771-5110 or stlmardigras.org.
2/5-6 DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR! PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE Experience an adventure with your favorite Disney characters from Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Various times. $18-$60. 800-745-3000 or thechaifetzarena.com.
TOMMY HALLORAN’S GUERRILLA SWING Enjoy Brunch at the Bistro with Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing at Jazz at the Bistro. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $18-$35. 289-4030 or jazzstl.org.
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JASON ISBELL Singersongwriter Jason Isbell will take the stage at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. $35-$45. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.
CHECK THIS OUT 2/19 CELTIC THUNDER The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour will make a stop at the Fox Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $45-$75. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
DIV ER SIONS Across 1. ‘Yes, ___’ 5. Kind of rug 10. Truth or ____ 14. Center of the ear drum 15. Boredom 16. Give off, as light 17. After-bath powder 18. Banded stone 19. Approaching 20. Tom Cruise, 1986 23. Mountain ridge 24. Small island 25. Egypt’s Lake ___ 28. Bang-up 30. ___ fruit 31. Accused’s need 33. Bird ___ 36. Scarlett Johansson, 2007 40. Adage 41. Politician’s needs 42. On the safe side, at sea 43. Locale 44. DVR option 46. Soprano solos
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KIDS ROCK CANCER/MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY continued from page 22 In an effort to serve the whole family, the program has expanded to sessions for parents and siblings of kids dealing with difficult diagnoses. “Their world is turned upside-down, so it’s important that we also treat each family member,” Sandheinrich notes. To date, some 500 songs have been recorded through the Kids Rock Cancer program. The organization has produced two compilation CDs, Just Beat It: Volume 1 and 2, and a documentary is in the works. It’s all part of the organization’s mission to heal kids and spread awareness to others who may be facing a difficult diagnosis, Sandheinrich says. “It helps them know that they are not alone going through this.” To support the program, the annual Kids Rock Cancer Benefit Concert, All You Need Is Love, featuring local rock band Flaming Pie performing the music of the Beatles, will be held May 21 at The Sheldon Concert Hall.
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with parents by talking about something a bit easier, such as health care—it’s in the news a lot now, and can be a nice easing-in point for a sometimes-uncomfortable discussion. Sward notes that those with siblings may way to discuss plans—especially caregiver-related— with them before bringing in the parents. If the siblings don’t get along well, perhaps try dictating separate roles, such as one person being in charge of health care while another is in charge of money. Geriatric case managers also may be helpful. “One of the roles that financial advisers play is the ability to bring in all these different experts—it’s a growing industry, and that’s a good thing.” Sward advises spending time and money to bring a proper team of relevant professionals together when deciding on care for an aging loved one. “The money you spend on that will hopefully save you money in the future—and save you a lot of stress.”
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ACCOUNTING/TAXES Need Accounting? Our Firm Focuses On Your Small or Mid-Sized Business Full-Service So You Have Time To Concentrate On Your Business Call Us at 314-287-5901 www.TomDunnCPA.com
AUTOMOTIVE I BUY RUNNING USED CARS Buying with Integrity for Over 30 Years Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008
BEAUTY CAN'T GET OUT, I CAN COME TO YOU!!! Licensed Cosmetologist & Nail Technician Experienced with Home Care References Available Call for a free consultation 314-330-8575
CATERERS/EVENT PLANNING ECLECTIC CUISINE Specializing in In-Home Private Event Catering & Dinner Parties. Free Consultation. For Immediate Bookings Chef Paul 314-607-9924 eclecticcuisinestl.com
CLEANING SERVICES CHAMBERMAIDS, LLC 314-724-1522 Lic•Insured•Bonded "We enjoy cleaning". Any cleaning and/or organizing ANYTIME. Dyson & Shark Vacuums, Steam Mops. Allergan removal Disinfecting/Sanitizing
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CLEANING SERVICES
FOR THE HOME FREE in Home Estimates CARPET DIRECT BUY LIKE A DEALER Contact Jackie 314-330-5630
GUTTERS Contact Tony 314-413-2888
TWO LADIES & A BUCKET Two Are Better Than One Deep & Thorough Cleaning Service Serving the St. Louis Area for 10 Years. Please Contact Susie at: 314-229-1736 www.twoandabucket.com
Home Cleaning Professional 10+ Years Experience Insured & Bonded Call Neide 314-974-2281 CLEANING AND LAUNDRY Polish women with experience. References. Contact telephone 908-410-7273, 314-351-2835
COMPUTER SERVICES
Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available Call Mike at 636-675-7641 www.STLpcguy.com
ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES AND EVENTS Anjellea enhances any party or event & makes it a SUCCESS! Over 20yrs, highly experienced, accurate, best readings. Fun, positive, inspiring, & always cheerful! Tarot, Numerology, Astrology & much more! Birthday, Bar Mitzvah, Corporate, Nonprofit & more! Anjellea Godwin 636.489.4690 https://anjelleagodwinblog .wordpress.com
FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. For Free Estimate Call Dave 314-267-1348
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New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind ï Free Est. thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com CLAYTON HEIGHT'S GUTTER & HOME EXTERIORS Cleaning & Gutter Repair Copper & Aluminum Guttering Soffit & Fascia Covering Insured & Small Jobs O.K. Paul Steinbrook Tel: 314-971-2074
HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting. Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!
HEALTH FITNESS MISSOURI KARATE ASSOCIATION Fitness•Self-defense•Confidence Start Building Leadership Skills in Your Child Today! Call and Try a Free Class 636.493.0286 mokarate.com
HEALTHCARE SERVICES PRIVATE DUTY CNA Seeking position with a minimum of 8-24 hours ï 7-days week ï Nights & Weekends. Specialize: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Lou Gehrig's, Diabetic, etc. Errands, Appt., Cook, Clean, etc. Nursing Home & References. Will Travel Q 314-309-1217
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HELP IS ON THE WAY ï Personal & Respite Care ï Bath Aid ï Meal Prep ïTrans. w/Wheelchair Capability ï and Much More Great Rates Available. SENIOR SERVICES LLC Call 314-605-6890
REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured. Free Est. 38yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511
VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind.
DSI / Door Solutions Inc. Garage Doors Electric Openers Fast Repairs Free Estimates Custom Wood and Steel Doors BBB Member Angieslist 314-550-4071
314-569-9890
HELP WANTED Retail Sales - Forshaw Seeking full-time or part time retail sales associate. Retail experience helpful but not required. High quality home furnishings, low-key selling environment. Good benefits, including health insurance. 314-993-5570 JForshaw@Forshaws.com
INTERIOR DESIGN/ DECORATOR ROOM MAKEOVERS MAJOR IMPACT MINOR EXPENSE DESIGNS IN TRANSITION Michael J. Brady 314-644-4583
LAWN & GARDEN
HOME ACCESSORIES ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SET Large dining room table w/2 leaves, 6 chairs, English, inlaid/solid mahogany wood, large glass breakfront, side buffet & new table pads. Mfg. Old Colony; $6,000 OBO. Call 314-727-6032
HOME IMPROVEMENT KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING ï Brickwork ï Stonework ï Plaster ï Drywall ï Painting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ï Chimney Leaks; stopped guaranteed.
Call Ken 636-674-5013 PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049
Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Leaf Cleanup and Vacuuming, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Member of BBB For a Free Estimate
Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com
Time for Some
Hard Work Yard Work HOLIDAY LIGHTING FALL CLEANUP Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing Stone Walls, Patios, And Borders Drainage Solutions The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at
hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001
LAWN & GARDEN
PET SERVICES
WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE Full Service Landscaping Residential and Commercial Leaf Vacuum, Bagging/Blowing to Curb, Mowing. Certified Retaining Wall Installer, Tree/Bush Trimmed or Removed, Mulching or Rock Placement, Snow Plowing. Free Estimates. Brad 314-495-5776
Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts
314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com
PLUMBING Joshua Plumbing Co. Licensed, family owned and operated. Serving residential and commercial clients for over 30 years. 314-846-7889 joshuaplumbingco.com
Mizzou Crew Winter Leaf and Gutter Cleaning Sale. Lowest Prices in Town! Call 314-520-5222 Cell Coupon @ FASTandFREE.us/lawncare.html
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
PAINTING ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 Years Exp. Free Estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.como
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NAPLES VILLA FOR RENT Beautiful 2 Bdrm Naples Villa with private swimming pool located in Pelican Bay. Rent Feb through April, & receive one month free rental between May & December. Dates and rental fee negotiable depending on length of stay. Email cynthia@cmhlawfirm.com
$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM
SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com
PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Stay tuned for the new year. Bill McGreevy, Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com
STONEBRIDGE ROOFING Full Roof Replacements and Roofing Repairs. Cedar Shake, Slate, Tile and Shingle Specialists. Quality Work - Honest - Reliable BBB Accredited and 2013 & 2014 Angie's List Super Service Award Winner FREE ESTIMATES: 314 344 3434
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TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947
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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com
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SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Fireplace, Central Air, Private Beach, $2700 Wkly. Available All of June and Last 2wks of August. Hack Allen 314-644-4143 • 314-517-4143 Libby 314-565-5475 Jane 314-913-0960 ULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365 Jupiter, FL Getaway 3br, 2.5ba twnhm on the Island at Abacoa. Walk to Spring Training & golf. Swimming. Beach & ocean nearby. Call Suzzie at 314962-5674 for rental information.
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Photo: Sarah Crowder
A Celebration with
David and Miran Halen March 10, 2015
Concert Time: 7 pm
V.I.P. Champagne / Registration- 6:00 PM Performance in Concert Hall- 7:00 PM
Sheldon Concert Hall
Private V.I.P. Dinner Immediately Following Concert Business / Cocktail Attire
VIP Package includes: Valet parking, preferred orchestra seating, private post-concert dinner and one copy of David Halen’s recording of “Salut D’Amour”
Orchestra and Balcony concert-only tickets also available
~ Host Committee ~
~ Honorary Chairs ~ Wilfred & Ann Lee Konneker
~ Co-Chairs ~ Tom & Carol Voss
Celia Bouchard Carter & Cathy Dunkin Tim & Kelly Durbin Marc & Susan Gordon
Wendy & Neil Hershey Lawrence P. and Cheryl Katzenstein Charles J. Metz Mark D. Mittleman
Lois N. Orchard Joanna W. Owen & Felix Burda Robert C. Packman Richard C. and Mary Ann Shaw
Ryan B. Sims Leonard & Cindy Slatkin Phoebe Dent Weil Milton J. & Nina Smiley Wilkins
~ Honorary Committee ~ Steve and Sandy Bell Barry & Barbara Beracha Corey and Faith Berger Joan Berkman and Lewis Bettman III Terence & Susan Block Cynthia Brinkley Gerald Coleman Lawrence & Ellen Condie*
Jim & Cindy Coyle Susan & Evan Crandall Tim & Kim Eberlein* Barbara Eagleton Jim & Mary Forsyth* Ron & Cheri Fromm* Bob & Kathy Fulstone Tom & Kate Gunn
David & Miran Halen* Marylen Mann Audrey Rothbarth* Lynn Friedman Hamilton Priscilla Robb McDonnell* William & Marsha Rusnack* Cheryl T. Holman Jarmaine Migala Helene Sayad Tania Beasley-Jolly Michael & Noemi Neidorff* David & Susan Sherman Ken & Nancy Kranzburg* Susan Barrett & Chris Poehler Don & Sheri Sherman Phyllis Langsdorf Joan Quicksilver* Ellen & Gary Soule Jasmin Huda & Peter LeBlanc Jeff & Paula Reed Mary Strauss* Paul & Linda Lee Jerry & Peggy Ritter* Ken Stukenschneider
A benefit for
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis
Media Sponsor
Steve & Jenny Trampe Flor & Michael Uthoff Mary Pillsbury Wainwright* & Don Wainwright* Donna Wilkinson* Jackie Yoon * Advisory Committee
~ Chamber Music ~ The way it was meant to be heard
Celebrating David Halen’s 20th year as Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, the 10th Anniversary of his solo CD, Salut D’Amour, and the many contributions this very special couple have made to our community. A presentation of chamber music featuring David Halen, Violin; Miran Halen, Soprano; and musicians of Chamber Music Society of St. Louis
314-941-6309 www.chambermusicstl.org
Celebrate
the mission of DOORWAYS at RED H.O.T. 2015 Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis — 7:00 pm
2015 GALA CO-CHAIRS
Glenda and Al Wiman
For tickets or sponsorship, please contact Jim Timmerberg at 314-535-1919, ext. 3123 or visit www.DOORWAYSRED.org.
Housing – Doorways provides housing and related supportive services to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Opportunities – Doorways provides direct client services such as financial literacy training, resume building,
vocational rehabilitation, resume building, vocational rehabilitation, and connection to mental health and other medical services.
Tomorrows – Of the 2,300 people Doorways serves, 30% find employment and become more independent, while others continue to improve their health and rebuild their lives.
CORPORATE SPON S ORS :
Security. Experience. Unmatched Service.
www.gershman.com NMLS #138063
314.725.0009
Congratulations to our
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR 2014 TOP AGENTS
COCO BLOOMFIELD
ROBIN HALTERMAN
STEPHANIE OLIVER
TRACI STIX
JOHN BRUEGGEMANN
MARCIA HARRIS
JOANNE QUICK
MARY SUNTRUP
MEG COGHLAN
NANCY HEREFORD
DAVE ROBB
SARAH TADLOCK
CAROL COOKE
NICKI HERRINGTON
SABRINA ROBB
ALEX THORNHILL
SHARON DOUGHERTY
KATHY HOLMAN
MARY ROSENBLUM
J. WARNER
JULIE DRIER
HEATHER JOHNSON
TERRY ROSS
MICHAEL WEISS
KELLI GRAF
STEVEN LANGE
DENI RYCKMAN
KATHY WIENSTROER
JUDY GRAND
MARC LEVINSON
JUSTIN MICHAEL
TED WIGHT
SAMUEL HALL
LEA LUCHETTI
LYNNE STEINERT
ERICA WILLERT
As we welcome in the New Year for 2015, we want to thank our Buyers & Sellers for an outstanding 2014. Our Number of Closed Sales were up 20%, Sales Volume up 29% & Average Sale Price up 8% from last year.
See all of our listings at www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com