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EDITOR’S NOTE
WHILE I HAVE MY LIMITS, I’M NOT ONE WHO’S AFRAID TO TRY SOMEthing new. As it happens, I experienced a few ‘firsts’ last year, including a hot-air balloon ride, hiking to the top of a volcano, eating grilled Spanish octopus, and taking a sip from a barrel of wine-to-be, with the sauvignon blanc grapes just harvested earlier that day. But the hang-up of discovering an experience that’s worth repeating is just that: We keep coming back for more of the same—not that there’s anything wrong with that...in fact, it’s a good thing! It is with this premise that we invite you to take part in the 2015 Ladue News Platinum List. Voting for our annual ranking of the finest local dining and retail destinations, as well as for outstanding service, has begun on laduenews.com. We’ll reveal the results in our March 20 edition. I’m sure you have favorites that you just can’t resist: perhaps it’s that pasta dish at that place in Clayton, or the bloody Marys at that brunch spot in the city, or maybe it’s the service with a smile at the neighborhood cleaners? Tell us about them. Wouldn’t it be nice to help someone else experience something new?
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Newer Listings 21 Georgian Acres - Frontenac Pretty as a postcard, this Cape Cod with its whitewashed brick, vintage Dutch door, 9-foot ceilings and screened porch is the epitome of charm. A vaulted chef's kitchen with hearth/fireplace, plenty of storage and walls of windows overlooks the backyard. A comfortable lifestyle comes with the territory, whether you relax in the stylish family room, or cozy up in the living room. Boasting five bedrooms, den, three-car garage and versatile carriage apartment... 21 Georgian Acres is the place to call home. $845,000
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204 Gay Avenue - Clayton Looking for that at-home feeling but with the convenience factor of a condo? Look no further than this fee-simple townhome. Sought-after features abound, courtesy of the formal living room, formal dining room and a gourmet kitchen. Designed for comfort, the master suite has coffered ceilings, a walk-in closet and a luxurious master bath. Further adding to the appeal is the finished lower level, attached two-car garage, deck and a most convenient location. $699,000
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3527 Post Valley - O’ Fallon Impeccably maintained, this three-plus bedroom offers the features that today’s buyers seek, most notably an open floor plan. A main floor master offers desirable convenience and the bath boasts a double vanity and separate shower/bath. Entertain in the gorgeous living/hearth room with an impressive wall of windows, and then head to the dining room accented with a crystal chandelier. $245,000
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NEW LISTING! Lavishly appointed and sitting on over 3 acres, the living and dining rooms of this all brick manor feature exquisite moldings and ceiling medallions. Opening to the kitchen and terrace, the family room is ideal for family gatherings with a warm fireplace and a wet bar. The white kitchen boasts a coffered ceiling, breakfast bar, plus marble and Corian tops. Enhancing this special listing is a state-of-the-art Hartley Botanic Greenhouse!
2. 315 North Meramec Avenue #3C • Clayton
$535,000
NEW LISTING! Located on the third floor, this unit is bright, light-filled and has treetop views. Spacious and open, the floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Each bedroom has its own bath, while a den, powder room, closet space and a utility room further enhances the interior. Additional highlights include a balcony and one of the finest locations in town.
3. 7020 Cornell Avenue • University City
$389,000
NEW LISTING! This home has been updated inside and out. Inviting natural light will lure you out French doors to either the lovely front or side porch…both ideal for entertaining. Plenty of counter space in the kitchen will assist the chef of the home. The spacious bedrooms coupled with updated baths, allow for comfortable living. An attractive sunroom, a large backyard, countless system enhancements and a prime location, this home is not to be missed. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!
4. 4 Dromara Road • Ladue
$2,395,000
Sophisticated design and wonderful attention to detail unite in this sublime sanctuary with custom landscaping, patios and pool. The kitchen offers granite, polished stone floor, coffee station/wet bar and premium appliances. Breathtaking living room is accented with impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design. Additional features include a remarkable study, lower level family room, wine cellar, solarium with dressing rooms, three-car garage and an expansive backyard.
5. 523 Weatherfield Lane • Kirkwood
$425,000
NEW LISTING! Exceptionally maintained, 523 Weatherfield is nestled on a charming cul-de-sac. Step inside to the main floor consisting of a cozy living room, dining room, inviting family room with fireplace and a lovely kitchen. Lay back in the master suite, equipped with his/her closets and an updated bath. Additional features include refinished hardwoods, two-car garage, Bluestone patio, many system enhancements and an unfinished lower level. OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2!
6. 23 Picardy Lane • Ladue
$975,000
Boasting four spacious bedrooms, the master suite of this gem offers a walk-in closet. Unwind in the wood paneled family room with built-ins, wet bar and a cozy fireplace. The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with a center island, custom cabinetry and has views of the incredible backyard. The floor plan presents a formal dining room, formal living room and sunroom! Additional highlights include a lower level family room and hardwood floors. OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2!
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2 Somerset Downs (Ladue).
$1,849,000
4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis).
$218,500
5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).
$1,490,000
3438 McKean Avenue (Tower Grove).
$204,900
12249 Ladue Road (Creve Coeur).
$1,299,000
9915 Alden Lane (Rock Hill).
$179,900
$1,295,000
273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).
$165,000
$1,100,000
8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).
$134,900
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6 Kehrs Mill Glen Court (Chesterfield). 2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).
$989,000
419 Polo Drive (Clayton).
$900,000
58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country).
$899,000
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1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis). $379,000
34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).
$829,000
200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $499,900
1 Westwood Country Club (Westwood).
$649,900
7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).
237 Runnymede Drive (Creve Coeur).
$645,000
1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights).
409 Bates Street (New Haven).
$575,000
21 Georgian Acres (Frontenac).
14507 Wellington Estates Manor (Chesterfield).
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$525,000 10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue).
$525,000
2124 South Compton Avenue (St. Louis).
$449,900
4228 Roland Boulevard (Pasadena Hills).
$339,000
7448 Amherst Avenue (University City).
$324,000
13 Leaside Court (Ballwin).
$315,000
614 Autumnwood Forest Drive (Lake St. Louis). $275,000 504 Atalanta Ave. (Webster Groves). 4993 Berwick Lane (House Springs).
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14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $610,000
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5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).
$159,900
2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights). $66,900
Lots & Acreage
1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).
$1,100,000
45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
1590 North Woodlawn Ave. (Ladue).
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HE EXTRAORDINARY MUSIAL Awards ceremony honored the legacy of Cardinals great Stan Musial by celebrating the greatest moments of sportsmanship from around the country. Among this year’s honorees was baseball Hall-of-Famer Joe Torre, the inaugural recipient of the Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award for Sportsmanship. Guests enjoyed hearing from the four-time World Series champion manager and others who represented the most inspiring stories of sportsmanship for an incredibly entertaining, uplifting and unforgettable evening. Spotted in the crowd was Cardinals VP Dan Farrell, along with members of the Musial family, including Janet Schwarze and Jean Edmonds.
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HE FIFTH ANNUAL CELEBRITY WAITER Dinner recently took place in the Fleur De Lis Room at the Cardinal Rigali Center. As the featured waiters of the evening gathered for a special pre-event dinner, guests began to arrive and were treated to a cocktail reception with music by the Silk Pajamas. Archbishop Robert Carlson held a special invocation, followed by the introduction of the ‘celebrity waiters.’ A wonderful meal followed, which diners could upgrade to other delicious dishes with tips to their waiters. Dr. Karen Tichy provided remarks after the supper, followed by a special Star Award presented to Sylvia and John Londoff. Proceeds support the Archdiocesan Department of Special Education. Co-chairs were Michelle Wright and Roberta Trost. More photos on page 62
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HE VERY BEST IN THE LONGterm care field were celebrated at the VOYCE 20th anniversary Caregiver Awards Luncheon. The Marriott St. Louis West was the site of this soldout event with more than 500 guests honoring 80 nominees, including eight Lifetime Achievement nominees. VOYCE executive director Mary Lynn Donovan, and co-chairs Lynn Potts and Linda Anglo-Diel, welcomed guests.
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12 Hillvale Drive in Clayton Offered at $1,495,000 Open February 15th, 1-3 PM Exceptional price adjustment. Luxury living in this captivating Claverach Park home. Buyers don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the largest lots in Claverach Park. Through the impressive entry find soaring ceiling heights, graceful arched openings, custom tile flooring, leaded glass windows & wrought iron accents. Off the entrance hall is an elegant dining room, expansive living room with fireplace amd an elevated sitting room. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets, granite counters, Subzero & Dacor appliances and a center island. The remarkable family room includes 12’ box beamed ceilings, custom cabinetry, full wet bar, fireplace, and French doors opening to the columned loggia and terrace. The master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and an opulent bath with steam shower, his/her vanities & soaking tub. 4 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry complete the 2nd level. lower level built-in wine cabinets, locker area, 1/2+ acre lot and an enchanting tree house and zip line.
Sophisticated Clayton Style 252 Gay Avenue in Clayton Offered at $1,099,000 Open February 15th, 1-3 PM Stunning Clayton Renovation that simply has it all for the discerning buyer. An updated floor plan now provides an open flow between the kitchen, breakfast room, hearth room and outdoor deck, while enhancing spacious formal areas. The gourmet kitchen has new flooring, cabinet updates, stone backsplash and sophisticated hardware and flows graciously into the sundrenched Breakfast and Hearth rooms. Adjoining the informal area is now a spacious living room. The dining room renovation boasts updated custom cabinetry and luxurious stone appointments. On the 2nd floor is a vast master bedroom en-suite with an opulent bath updated with the finest materials and his/her closets. Two additional bedrooms share a renovated bath and are adjacent to the 2nd floor laundry. An elevator provides convenient access to all three finished levels of the home. The lower level boasts a family area, full bath and murphy bed cleverly hidden within custom bookcases. The property has been professionally landscaped with privacy fencing. A private oasis located in the heart of Clayton.
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LADUE $5,750,000 9746 Litzsinger Road
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7472 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, University City. Charming 2-story Colonial with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Updated eat-in kitchen,
12 HILLVALE DRIVE, Clayton. $1,495,000.
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15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue. $1,069,000.
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2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale. $724,000.
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18879 BUCK RIDGE DRIVE, Warrenton. $399,900. 1-3 PM
master suite and sun room. $434,900. Open 2/15, 11-1:30 PM 410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 9S, CWE. Wonderful large condo with bright sunny rooms and great views of the Arch and CWE. Newer kitchen. $399,000.
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8715 WASHINGTON, University City. Bright and cheery 3 bedroom, one-story home updated throughout. Wood burning fireplace and fenced backyard. $289,000. Open 2/15, 1-3 PM
5925 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 8919 PINE ACRE ROAD, Ladue. 201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield. 405 CONWAY GARDENS, Creve Coeur. 422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans. 719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.
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LOT 7 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
70 FLESHER DRIVE, Ellisville.
$184,000
LOT 8 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
11136 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, Pattonville Schools.
$164,900
LOT 11 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
7029 MITCHELL AVENUE, St. Louis.
$102,500
3436 POTOMAC STREET, St. Louis.
$80,000
LOT 12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.
$225,000
4129 OREGON STREET, St. Louis.
$49,000
3206 NORTH DAKOTA STREET, St. Louis.
$43,000
$5,750,000
3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.
$749,000
508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.
$2,995,000
43 RIO VISTA, Ladue.
$749,000
791 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.
$497,000
38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.
$2,350,000
2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale.
$724,000
5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.
$689,000
768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans. 725 FAIRFIELD LAKE DRIVE, Chesterfield.
$419,900 $414,000
$2,150,000
12 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.
$2,150,000
10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.
$1,749,000
224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.
$685,000
231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans.
$639,000
1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood.
$589,900
200 S. BRENTWOOD AVENUE, UNIT 3A, Clayton.
$375,000
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HE PRESS CLUB OF Metropolitan St. Louis held its 58th annual meeting at the Forest Park Highlands, where Bill McClellan entertained guests with funny stories about his experiences as a longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist. The coveted Catfish Award was presented to longtime board member Rick Stoff for his contributions to the Press Club. The President’s Award went to former KSDK reporter Leisa Zigman.
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Spring 2015 All events feature lecture, Q&A and book signing. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Left Bank Books. Maryville Talks Books lectures are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Seating is first come, first served.
Tuesday, February 24, 7 p.m. Maryville University Auditorium
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Blaine Harden The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot: The True Story of the Tyrant Who Created North Korea and The Young Lieutenant Who Stole His Way to Freedom
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HE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Tower Grove Park hosted a recent gathering to recognize the retiring John Karel for his commitment and years of service as park director. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres at the Piper Palm House as they celebrated Karel’s 27 years of leadership. The board also announced the establishment of the John Karel Tree Endowment Fund, which will provide for ongoing care and growth of the park’s exceptional urban forest.
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HOW HAS OUR COMMUNITY CHANGED AND WHAT DOES OUR FUTURE HOLD? COME FIND OUT! Wednesday, February 18 6:30-9:00 pm Temple Israel 1 Rabbi Alvin D. Rubin Drive Ladue at Spoede Road Onsite Parking RSVP TO SAVE YOUR SPOT! TSever@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3841
Speaking of the symphony, the 2015-2016 season has been announced, and many of the season’s selected compositions feature direct ties to great works of literature as ‘Music Tells the Story.’ In honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the symphony will present a month-long festival of music depicting works such as Berlioz’s Beatrice et Benedict overture, Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sibelius’ The Tempest, plus Prokofiev and Berlioz’s contrasting versions of Romeo and Juliet. Other highlights include a special opening weekend performance by renowned violinist JOSHUA BELL, and the return of vocalists CHRISTINE BREWER and ERIC OWENS, among others. The new season runs Sept. 18 through May 8.
The first commercial recording of a commissioned OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS world premiere is coming: A recording of 27, the opera by RICKY IAN GORDON and ROYCE VAVREK, soon will be available on Albany Records. The album, recorded live in performance throughout the opera’s June 2014 run in St. Louis, will be launched at a special event featuring Gordon and Vavrek on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch. For tickets, call 961-0644 or visit opera-stl.org/27event.
There’s a new colubus monkey at the SAINT LOUIS ZOO. Simon, a male black-and-white infant, was born at the Primate House on Dec. 30. We’re told 16-year-old mom Cecelia is taking great care of her newborn, as well as her 2-year-old daughter, Kivuli. The family is available for viewing at the Primate House.
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And the Grammy goes to...ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY! The recipient of this year’s Best Orchestral Performance Grammy Award is the St. Louis Symphony, for its recording of John Adams’ City Noir. The Nonesuch recording, which includes two recent compositions by Adams, features soloist TIMOTHY McALLISTER. Both works were recorded live at Powell Hall in 2013, with music director DAVID ROBERTSON conducting. Bravo!
WORD AROUND TOWN St. Louisans will get a chance to toast the Oscars at the first-ever Motion Pictures’ Biggest Night party. CINEMA ST. LOUIS and BALLPARK VILLAGE are hosting an Oscar-viewing party on Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. Film fans can catch all the action from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre live on the 40-foot screen inside FOX Sports Midwest Live! at Ballpark Village. The event is a fundraiser for the WHITAKER ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. For more information, visit stlballparkvillage.com.
Let them eat cake! And a few hundred St. Louisans did last weekend, when a threetiered, 100-pound birthday cake was served to the public at the MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM. The cake, which replicated the iconic STL250 cake sculptures around town, was created and donated by McArthur’s Bakery. The event marked the closing celebration for the museum’s 250 in 250 exhibit.
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An educational panel featuring local experts who work with St. Louis’ immigrant community will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ethical Society in Clayton. Speakers include St. Louis Mosaic Project’s BETSY COHEN, International Institute’s ANNA CROSSLIN and Bilingual International Assistance Services’ JULIA OSTROPOLSKY, who will discuss how a vibrant and diverse immigrant community benefits St. Louis economically, socially and culturally. The event is hosted by the SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S FUND. To reserve a seat, email nina@ninaswartz.com.
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WERE YOU THERE WHEN ...
St. Louis was represented during the Rose Bowl Parade in January, thanks to Maryville University soccer player Jen Jung, who was one of six NCAA student athletes chosen to ride on a float sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. Jung, a nursing major and co-captain of the soccer team, rode on the Inspiring Potential Float, and received a $5,000 scholarship from Northwestern Mutual for sharing her story of perseverance and commitment. Steve Zwolak, CEO of LUME Institute, and University City Children’s Center (LUME’s program model school), recently received a national Education Achievement Award from the American Psychoanalytic Association. The award recognizes the LUME philosophy, approach and service to young children, families and the community. Zwolak accepted the award at a ceremony in New York City.
AvaStars, located in the St. Louis Galleria, has given members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis the chance to take a 3-D interactive adventure at the AvaStarShip and create their own personalized dolls. The donation is worth $25,000. Pictured: O’Fallon Park Club members
Raising money for the Center for Hearing & Speech, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and KLOU Radio teamed up for the third annual Not So Silent Night. Seventy team members from River City and Ameristar St. Charles used hundreds of pounds of gingerbread, chocolate, sugar and icing to create life-size gingerbread houses, which diners could eat inside of. All of the proceeds from reservation donations benefitted the Center. Pictured: Chris Plant, John Johnson, Larry Wallace, Jack VarVera, Chris Ipanis and Rita Tintera.
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How sweet! St. Louis resident Wendy Sondov was recently named a finalist in King Arthur Flour’s 2014 Cookie Decorating Contest, and selected Jewish Family & Children’s Service Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to receive the $500 donation on her behalf. Sondov created stacks of cookies decorated as smiling snowment for the contest.
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HEN REBECCA AND Dan Fields’ son, Liam, was born with Down syndrome, St. Louis Arc was there to help. From the time Liam was 12 weeks old, he met with one of the organization’s therapists, Julie Drafall, for physical therapy. Soon, they were all watching as Liam took his first steps. Today, he is an independent 3-year-old who loves the great outdoors: Often, he can be found running and playing with his siblings in the family’s backyard. As for Julie, well, she’s become part of the family, too. St. Louis Arc is a family-focused organization offering a range of services for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as support programs for their families. The Fields family has taken advantage of the organization’s music therapy classes to assist Liam with social and communication skills. They also joined the Arc’s Capable Kids and Families program, which
lends therapeutic toys and equipment for families to use at their homes, in addition to providing information and other support. Arc also offers families the SibShops program, a support group for the siblings of kids with special needs; and Family Fun Nights, a monthly event featuring activities and celebrations at the St. Louis Arc Family Center. Jodi Woessner, VP of children’s services, says the Arc’s family-centered services set the organization apart. “We travel to the child’s home or to their preschool, wherever they are during the day, to provide them with speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy,” she explains. For an inclusive childcare experience, the organization’s Childgarden Early Childhood Center offers education and family support. The center’s creative curriculum focuses on social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language growth, and individual and group learning experiences tailored to each child. More than 130 kids, with and without developmental disabilities, ranging from 6 weeks
Liam Fields strikes a superhero pose while working with St. Louis Arc physical therapist Julie Drafall.
old to 5 years of age, attend the center. “About 25 percent of the kids have disabilities, and they can be in any classroom,” Woessner explains. “What’s unique is that we provide therapy services on-site for them, and go into the classes and help the teachers adapt the curriculum to support the kids with disabilities.” And Woessner says the outcomes are amazing: Continued on page 61
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PAUL BROWN’S PERSONS OF INTEREST
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E O R G E N O O RY H A S traveled so far ‘out there,’ that sometimes, it’s hard to believe he ever makes it back to St. Louis. A bona fide radio superstar, Noory has attained almost cult-figure status among the ranks of those who seek galactic insights into all things unexplainable. His overnight Coast to Coast show is syndicated and broadcast to millions of listeners on stations in the U.S. and Canada. Some nights, the show is so far out there that you expect him to be abducted by aliens or attacked by Big Foot right in mid-sentence! The occult, paranormal, UFOs, and conspiracies and mysteries of the universe...that’s what makes the show tick. In the past 12-plus years on Coast to Coast, Noory says he’s heard some incredible stories. “It doesn’t matter what I believe, what matters is what you believe,” he says. “If someone calls in and tells me his dead grandmother visited him last night, who am I to say it didn’t happen?” On most nights, he does his show from his studio in Los Angeles; but several nights a month, he’s back in St. Louis to visit his kids and grandchildren, and broadcasts from his ‘secret cave,’ mysteriously hidden somewhere under ‘The Lou.’ Even more of a mystery is exactly how he got to be so big in the business. The really weird thing is, he was supposed to be a dentist—in Detroit. “My family, cousins and everybody else were dentists,” Noory says. “My father, who was born in Cairo, Egypt, was a Middle-Eastern Christian-Catholic. He wanted me to become a dentist, too.” He says his dad was furious when he dropped out of dental pre-med, and got a job as a copy boy at the ABC television station in Detroit and decided he wanted to go into broadcasting. I actually first met him in 1979 when he moved to St. Louis to become the news director at KSDK-TV, where I was working as a sports intern. Noory spent four years at Channel 5, but then moved to Fleishman-Hillard. After a few years in PR, Noory started a TV production company, got into the restaurant business, and even bought a horse farm. But by the time he was 46, he had sold it all to start over, back to broadcasting. We crossed paths again at KMOX Radio, where Noory did some part-time fill-in work, including night shifts for the late Jim White. It was in those wee hours when he started talking about the strange and unusual, which didn’t go over too well with the program director. “He said, I’ve been listening to you and you do a good job, except cut out that UFO and paranormal stuff, there’s no market for that.”
A year later, Noory moved to a fulltime gig as ‘The Nighthawk’ on KTRS Radio, where his show was on right before Art Bell, the nationally established, but aging and ailing guru of supernatural radio talk. Noory became Bell’s full-time fill-in, and took the reins of Coast to Coast when Bell retired. Today, the show is broadcast locally on 97.1 KFTK and 599 other stations. “I pinch myself every night; I thank my lucky stars for what I do,” Noory says, but adds he doesn’t think that landing at this lofty spot in the broadcast cosmos was a random happenstance. “There are no coincidences. Fate determines everything: who you meet, why you meet, why events occur—I think they are all predetermined,” he says. “We do have free will and we can alter things, but I think that this was going to happen.” Noory has written five books about all the strangeness that he’s encountered. His latest, co-authored with Richard Belzer and David Wayne, is called Someone is Hiding Something.
BY PAUL BROWN
It’s a collection of theories on what may have happened to Malaysia Airlines flight 370, which disappeared in March 2014. Some of the hypotheses in the book deal with aliens and black holes, everyday stuff for Noory. But believe it or not, of all the ghost stories, mysteries and bizarre subjects that he has talked about, the thing that personally concerns Noory the most is the perilous condition of the electrical grid. He’s making it his mission to convince people it needs to be protected; a precaution that he believes will ultimately save life on earth as we know it. “I’m trying to get our power grid insulated from a solar flare or an x-flare from the sun, or an electronic magnetic pulse attack from a rogue country that detonates a nuke in the atmosphere,” he explains. “It would completely shut down the power grid in this country; and with that gone, we are back into the Stone Ages.” For someone who stands frighteningly close to broadcasting’s mystical abyss, the concept of that threat really isn’t too far out there—or is it?
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Wedding and Engagement Announcements
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oseph and Elaine Thomure of Creve Coeur are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigh Anna, to Chris Sodac, the son of David and Barbara Sodac of Bettendorf, Iowa. The couple is planning a May 2015 wedding that will take place at the Thomure family home in Creve Coeur. The bride-to-be graduated from Whitfield School before receiving her bachelors in communications from Washington & Lee University, and master’s in business administration from the University of Virginia. She works as a senior merchandise buyer at Groupon, Inc. The future groom received his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Iowa, and his master’s degree in international markets from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a team lead senior consultant in the trade support office at Northern Trust. Though Leigh Anna and Chris have been living in Chicago, they met in St. Louis at LouFest through her cousin and his high school friend. Chris proposed in October, while the couple was vacationing in Vermont.
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n a December 26 ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents, Gina Allmon, daughter of Wendell and Gail Allmon of Creve Coeur, married Blair Smith, son of Dennis and Denise Smith of Atlanta, Georgia. The bride’s mother served as matron of honor; and the groom was accompanied by his father as best man. Minister Edward Holt officiated the ceremony, which was followed by dinner at Il Bel Lago. Blair is the marketing director at Venadar, a marketing consultant company, and Gina works in human resources at Ford Motor Company. The newlyweds are looking forward to a honeymoon later this year. They reside in Chicago.
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r. and Mrs. William Wright of Frontenac are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Will, to Maryanna Krystow, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krystow of Larkspur, California (formerly of West Chester, Pennsylvania). The couple, who met in Larkspur in 2012 while Will was playing professional baseball, is planning an April 11 wedding at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Larkspur, with a reception at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. The bride-to-be received her bachelor’s in business administration and pharmaceutical marketing from St. Joseph’s University in 2012. She works as an account executive for Staples Business Advantage and as a realtor. The future groom graduated from St. Louis Priory School in 2006. He received his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he set many school baseball records while en route to becoming Conference Player of the Year. He now works as a senior sales executive for AT&T. Will proposed to Maryanna on July 29, 2013, his birthday, under the Eiffel Tower in Paris during a family vacation. After their wedding, they will honeymoon in Bora Bora, and reside in Larkspur.
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ESSICA MALZAHN AND STEPHEN STRAKE Jr. know that when God made each one, he was thinking about the other. When God Made You, by Newsong was the couple’s first dance at their wedding, a celebration that combined their faith, alma mater and closest loved ones. The couple met while they were both studying at Baylor University in Texas, when Stephen was recruited to coach Jessica’s intramural basketball team. “He made me play the entire game,” Jessica laughs. The couple dated for five years before getting engaged in 2013. Jessica was at Stephen’s family’s lake house for a relaxing ‘girls weekend’ when Stephen’s mom suggested they go on a cave tour. Waiting for her at the mouth of the cave was Stephen with a rose. Little did Jessica know, both her and Stephen’s families were inside. “[Our families and I] had all gone down and decorated the cave with rose petals and candles, and I had a table set up,” Stephen says. “Jessica and I turned the corner, and I got down on one knee and proposed, and she said, ‘Yes, yes, a million yeses!’ We had a nice dinner, and during dessert, my parents and her parents walked in and surprised her, and then our siblings came in, too. It was really special.” Many guests flew in from out of town for the wedding, but got a taste of St. Louis through wedding-weekend activities, including a Texasstyle barbecue hosted by the bride’s parents, a trolley ride around the city and a tour of Busch Stadium. The couple wanted their faith to be a central part of their wedding ceremony, and was able to incorporate their appreciation for their blessings through music. Holly Tucker, a Baylor student and contestant on The Voice, sang with Bryan Watt, an American Idol finalist, and Generald Wilson. A reception followed at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, where elegant décor and a delicious dinner gave the evening a classic atmosphere. Paying homage to where they met, shrimp and other appetizers surrounded a large ‘BU’ and bear ice sculpture, while the groom’s cake was a replica of the school’s new football stadium. Atlanta Party Band played well past midnight, and guests satisfied their sweet tooth with cake from The Cakery and Blue Bell Ice Cream from Texas. The newlyweds took a trip to Little Dix Bay in the British Virgin Islands for their honeymoon, where they relaxed, snorkeled, swam with dolphins and explored. Today, both Stephen and Jessica remember the moment the doors opened at the end of the aisle as one of their favorite parts of the day. “When she was walking down the aisle, I couldn’t hear anything or see anyone but her and her face,” Stephen says. “It was the most special moment of my life.”
THE DETAILS THE DATE May 24, 2014 THE BRIDE Jessica Grace Malzahn THE GROOM Stephen DeWalch Strake Jr. THE BRIDE’S PARENTS Bryan Malzahn and Laura Malzahn THE GROOM’S PARENTS Stephen DeWalch Strake Sr. and Carla Ripley Strake THE CEREMONY Memorial Presbyterian Church THE RECEPTION The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis THE DRESS Monique Lhullier, Town & Country Bridal THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Alfred Sung THE MAIDS OF HONOR Rebecca Malzahn and Christina Malzahn THE BRIDESMAIDS Ering Engelhardt, Jennifer Fehlman, Renee Hall, Meredith Lewis, Kim Sauers, Brooke Strake and Ariel Tobin THE BEST MEN Vince Strake and Brad Strake THE GROOMSMEN Ryan Brooks, Jonathan Cloutet, Jake Doolittle, Josh Malzahn, Hunter Miller, Anderson Sessions, Ross Staine, Preston Wallace THE RINGS Carats by Stacey THE FLORIST Wildflowers THE CAKE The Cakery THE BAND Atlanta Party Band THE TUX Stallone’s Formal Wear THE PHOTOGRAPHER Robert George
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On Hannah: Alyce dress, $399, Distinctions; earrings, $18, Melanie’s On Hannah: Alyce dress, $399,
Distinctions; earrings,Mischka $18, Melanie’s On Amber: Badgley Collection dress, $620, Neiman Marcus
FROM PAGE 28: On Amber: Aidan Mattox dress, $440, Neiman Marcus On Hannah: Sherri Hill dress, $499, Distinctions; earrings, $21, Melanie’s On Henry: Tuxedo, Stallone’s Formal Wear On Seena: Nanette Lepore dress, $448, Ivy Hill; necklace, $28, Melanie’s; Stuart Weitzman heels, $398, Neiman Marcus
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On Seena: Terani Couture dress, $525, Special Occasions On Hannah: Terani Couture jumpsuit, $450, Special Occasions On Amber: Madison Marcus dress, $312, and GiGi New York clutch, $150, Ivy Hill; bracelet, $24, Melanie’s; Kate Spade heels, $325, Neiman Marcus
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On Seena: Tony Bowls Evenings dress, $549, and Whiting & Davis clutch, $165, Distinctions On Henry: Tuxedo, Stallone’s Formal Wear
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PROM FLORALS
The Finishing Touch
BY LISA WATSON
The corsage and boutonniere are as much a part of prom as the dress and the limo. And nothing shows your date you care quite like getting the perfect blooms to match their outfit—and their personality. Local floral designers showed LN their favorite wearable arrangements for prom: TAKE IT UP A NOTCH If you’re looking to do something a little unique, it’s all in the details. Make your wrist corsage stand out with a bracelet that’s studded with rhinestones or pearls; or opt for a brooch instead. Then have his boutonniere made to match. -Jon Kuhlmann, Kirkwood Florist
ALWAYS ON-TREND Orchids are huge this year, not only because of their beauty, but also because they’ll last all day and well into the night. And if you’re planning a full day of events, from photos to dinner, then the dance and after-party, consider getting multiple types of flowers—maybe a bouquet, wearable flowers for the hair, and a wrist corsage. Another trend that’s not going anywhere? Lots of bling. -Mark Miller, Festive Couture Floral
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KEEP IT CLASSIC For a traditional approach, white spray roses on a wrist corsage will stand out against any dress. For another classic route, white dendrobium orchid blossoms are lightweight and durable. For the boutonniere, seek out a rose that coordinates with his date’s dress. You can always add some hypercum berries in a coordinating color; but often, simpler is better. -Marianne Przetak, Ladue Florist
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Prom Photography
Capture the Moment
By Brittany Nay
M
uch like a wedding day or the senior year of high school, the prom is becoming a special time in a young person’s life worth capturing with professional photography. Local professional photographer Josephine Havlak has taken prom photos at area parks and around homes, where teens are prepping for the big night and enjoying an elegant dinner with groups of friends. “It’s so worth doing professionally to get a better photograph,” she notes. “Everyone is using cell phones that don’t have great lenses, and they don’t know how to take the most flattering portraits of the kids.” Havlak adds that professional images can be very affordable, as sessions only typically last up to an hour, and groups can divide the hourly fee. The teens—and their parents—will love the result, Havlak says, because a professional photographer knows all the tips and tricks to get the
highest-quality keepsake photos. From achieving the most flattering body positions and natural smiles to avoiding wardrobe malfunctions, she says a photographer’s experience will show during the photo shoot and in the final product. “I am naturally enthusiastic, so the kids feel comfortable and have fun,” she notes. Lisa Dolan of Lisa Dolan Photography is another local photographer who is seeing requests ramp up for professional prom photos. “A lot of parents want more professional-looking pictures than they can do themselves,” she explains. “And when they hire a professional photographer, it’s less stressful.” There are myriad benefits to hiring a professional: Their expertise on the best times and locations to shoot lead to higher-quality photos, Dolan notes. Forest Park is a go-to place for prom photos, she says, but there also are places off the beaten path that can make for exceptionally breathtaking
A group of Kirkwood High School students gather for a professional photo prior to their prom last year.
shots. “Oak Knoll Park is a really intimate, beautiful backdrop that is not as busy.” On sunny days, after 3 p.m. is the best time for the photos, and subjects should stay in the shade, facing away from the sun, Dolan says. “And when you’re photographing a couple or a group, have them turn 45 degrees into each other, rather than standing shoulder-to-shoulder facing directly at Continued on page 61
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nticipation is building for this spring’s high school proms: Teens are asking their dates and making plans with friends, selecting the perfect dresses and tuxes, and looking forward to celebrating classic traditions and making unique new memories at some of the area’s most stunning venues. Here, some local high schools share what’s in store for this year’s special night.
LADUE HIGH SCHOOL Ladue High School has staged its prom at some of the city’s most upscale venues and beautiful historic hotels, from the former Windows Off Washington to St. Louis Union Station. Last year, the celebration honored the city’s history with a salute to the St. Louis World’s Fair theme, complete with historic photos lining the walls and postcards on the tables, explains Michelle Schmitt, who coordinates the school’s prom, along with Kim Durbin. For this year’s magical night, the school will return to one of its all-time favorite venues, The Chase Park Plaza, on April 18. The theme, Palm Beach in the 1960s, will permeate the dance’s décor, menu and artwork. “One of our fun traditions is recruiting juniors who are great artists to design all the posters, tickets, invitations and thank-you notes,” Schmitt says. “It’s fun for them to see their work around the school.” And the classic tradition of the prom court will continue, Schmitt adds. “The coronation of the prom king and queen is the highlight of the night.” CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL Clayton High School students have danced the prom night away in some of St. Louis’ most elegant ballrooms through the years. One of the most memorable evenings in recent years was the 2013 prom at The Chase Park Plaza, according to students. This year’s junior class sponsors, Lauren Compton and Tanya Brooks, are working to make sure this spring’s dance is just as unforgettable. The prom, themed Starry Night, will take place April 25 at the Randall Gallery, featuring some special treats, such as a Fish Eye Fun photo booth. An after-prom event will follow at the Moolah Theatre. JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL Past proms at John Burroughs School have been as unique as its students. Themes such as Candy Land, The Great Gatsby and the Lantern Festival were ideas from 11th grade students that were brought to life for recent dances.
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“The coronation of the prom king and queen is the highlight of the night.” Michelle Schmitt, Ladue High School
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Junior class sponsors Carrie Madigan and Olga Russell say this year’s dance will be no exception: A Cirque du Soleil-inspired prom will be held April 11 in the school’s Commons. “There will be amazing decorations and dancing,” Russell notes, adding that exciting entertainment and special surprises will highlight the night.
“What makes our prom unique is the fact that it is always held on campus and is very much planned by the junior class,” Russell explains. Students run fundraisers, such as bake sales and car washes, to raise money for the food, decorations and entertainment that make each year’s big dance a fun and memorable night.
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id you drink your coffee this morning out of a cup with a plastic lid? Does the toothpaste that you use contain aspartame or binding products? How about the fruits and vegetables that you bought at the store—were they treated with pesticides? If the answer to any of these is yes, then you might be unnecessarily exposing yourself to environmental toxins, according to Dr. Bryan Deloney of Simply Health. “The little things that you don’t necessarily think about can add up over time,” he says. “Sometimes, people will think I’m a little extreme about things like this, but the truth of the matter is that we’re very extreme with the level of toxins we put into our system without realizing it, and that’s become the norm.” A doctor of chiropractic, Deloney says many of his patients come to him for neck or back pain, but also because they’re trying to achieve better health and get off maintenance medications. He is a student of functional medicine, which focuses on the things that interfere with the body’s natural healing process. “We can correct spinal pressure
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ebruary is American Heart Month, and there will be plenty of news coverage with all sorts of advice. In fact, that’s part of the problem. People hear and read conflicting reports that offer different recommendations, and teasing out the information you need to know can be tough. Conclusions drawn from studies are not usually ‘one size fits all,’ which is where a good relationship with your physician comes in. “People have to know themselves and ask questions with respect to what should they be doing in specific, and not necessarily what everybody is doing in general,” says Dr. Michael Lim, American Heart Association St. Louis board president-elect and co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care at Saint Louis University Hospital. Consider, for instance, the controversy over salt’s effect on cardiovascular health. For years, salt was demonized as a contributor to heartdisease risk. Then in August 2014, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicated that salt might not be such a dietary devil. “There probably are different groups of people who aren’t as salt-sensitive, and may not derive a major negative effect by a normal amount of salt in their diet,” Lim says. “There are clearly other groups of people who need to watch their salt very closely, and can’t tolerate even the amount of salt that we talk about in the first group of people—they need to restrict themselves.” Continued on page 42
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Dr. Janosik’s five commonsense recommendations for maintaining a healthy heart:
A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 41 Determining which group you’re in happens in collaboration with your physician, who can help you determine your current state of health, as well as your family history, that may contribute to heart-disease risk. Similarly, saturated fat received conflicting reports as a heart-disease contributor after publication of a March 2014 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “One interesting finding of this study was that there was no definite association between dietary saturated-fat intake and risk of cardiovascular-disease outcomes,” says Dr. Ben Morrison, a cardiologist with Heart Health Specialists at St. Luke’s Hospital. “While this would seem to be in conflict with the current American Heart Association’s recommendations to reduce saturated-fat intake, this study certainly does not suggest that saturated fat is ‘good’ or protective for the heart. One thing to keep in mind would be that dietary saturated fat isn’t necessarily all created equal.” Lim agrees that people can become confused by conflicting reports, and notes that “there are three specific things we can say with respect to diet and optimal heart
health: People who don’t have overt cardiovascular disease right now—they don’t have high blood pressure, they have not had a heart attack, they do not have coronary artery disease, they have not had a stroke— should be eating a well-balanced diet that focuses on fruits and vegetables, limits calories and fat, and doesn’t add salt but isn’t necessarily salt-free. That, combined with exercise and not smoking and paying attention to your other risk factors, is very important—and it works.” When news reports or articles whisking around social media seem confusing, get the facts and talk to an expert if you need help understanding the information. “Chances are, your health-care provider is familiar with the studies and can put things into perspective,” says Dr. Denise Janosik, Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular cardiologist and medical director of Mercy Lipid Center. “Don’t get your medical information solely from TV or the Internet because chances are, it has some bias. When it comes to your health, you should have all the information. Anything that sounds too good to be true, probably is.”
1. Eat less. Much of the problem with obesity in our country is due to portion size and how much we eat rather than whether the diet is low-fat or low-carbohydrate. There is no magic bullet for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. 2. Eat smarter. Think about the nutritional content of the food you are eating instead of just the calories. Try to eat five to seven servings of fresh vegetables and fruit per day. In addition to getting more vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, you’ll consume less of the empty calories in junk food and processed food. 3. Move more. This does not mean you have to spend a lot of money on gym memberships or equipment. Even 30 minutes of walking at a brisk pace five times per week has hearthealth benefits, reduces the incidence of adult onset diabetes, lowers risk of cancer, and may benefit cognitive function. 4. See your doctor. Visit your doctor to assess your cardiovascular risk factors. Have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked as recommended. 5. Don’t smoke. If you are a smoker, talk with your doctor and make a plan to quit.
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Establish A ‘Healthy’ Relationship BY CONNIE MITCHELL
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OU MAY REMEMBER GETTING your ‘yearly check-up’ as a child, measuring your growth and making sure you had all your vaccinations. But now that you’re grown up, do you still need to see your doctor every year, especially if you don’t have any obvious health problems? “While some controversy has developed, especially in recent years, concerning whether or not a healthy adult should see a doctor every year, you would be hard-pressed to find a primary-care physician who feels these visits do not have a valuable role in the health of his or her patients,” says Dr. Jonathan Byrd, a specialist in internal medicine with Washington University Physicians. “The verbiage of the visit, however, should be clarified— a ‘general physical’ and an ‘annual wellness exam’ may mean different things to different physicians. The latter is what is annually covered by most insurance companies, including Medicare, and what I find most valuable to patients.” Dr. John McGurk, a physician with Internal Medicine Specialists and on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, agrees there are clear benefits to establishing a relationship with one’s primary-care physician. “You have somebody who knows you and can help you if you develop a medical issue,” he says of this important physician-patient relationship. “Additionally, most of the diseases that will likely affect your long-term health are typically silent diseases, such as high-blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all adults get their blood pressure checked on a yearly basis. While guidelines vary, it also is generally recommended that you get your cholesterol checked once starting at age 20, and then at least every five years thereafter.” Other benefits of an annual wellness visit include a thorough review of family health history and risk factors for a variety of diseases, as well as discussion of strategies to prevent chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. Tests may be ordered as needed or referrals made to specialists, dietitians or various types of therapists, as needed. “Many physicians will do a more extensive blood panel for general screening for liver and kidney disease, thyroid disease, or blood-cell abnormalities,” McGurk says. “At bare minimum, knowing your fasting blood sugar, in addition to your cholesterol, is an important piece of information, even if you are in your 20s. Screening for diabetes is exceedingly important and is recommended in patients with a blood pressure over 135/80 or a BMI (body mass index) greater than 25.” To make the most of an annual wellness visit, Byrd emphasizes that patients must be completely honest with their physician regarding their health history and lifestyle habits. “Patients should ask
“PATIENTS SHOULD ASK THEIR DOCTORS WHAT THEY CAN DO TO BETTER THEMSELVES, AND BE OPEN TO CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND TRY TO FOCUS ON ACHIEVABLE, SUSTAINABLE CHANGES.” DR. JONATHAN BYRD, Washington University Physicians
their doctors what they can do to better themselves, and be open to constructive criticism and try to focus on achievable, sustainable changes,” he adds. “Know your medications and why they were prescribed,” McGurk notes. “Never assume that a physician will know exactly what you are taking, especially if you see physicians other than a primary-care doctor who might be making changes
to your regimen.” For patients who see specialists for care of specific diseases and conditions, McGurk adds that primary-care is a cornerstone of good health care. “Having a primary-care physician to serve as the quarterback of your medical care can help ensure than something in your health care is not falling through the cracks,” he concludes.
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ANNUAL EYE EXAMS
Prevention is Powerful
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S WE AGE, GLASSES BECOME A fashion-accessory must, especially since at some point, we can’t read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant without them. But you shouldn’t wait until your eyesight is failing to have your vision checked. “Eye-exam frequency generally is every two years from age 5 to 60, then annually thereafter,” says Dr. Todd La Point, an optometrist with Eye Care Associates of St. Louis. “Children should be examined at minimum by a pediatrician or eye doctor by 6 months. If, of course, the child has special circumstances, they would be seen more often.” Some physicians recommend annual visits start at age 40. Dr. Jay Pepose, an ophthalmologist with Pepose Vision Institute, is among them. He notes that these annual exams can identify changes and potential problems, such as glaucoma or retinal tears, in early, more treatable stages. “Also, we may detect systemic problems like diabetes or high blood pressure,” he adds. Fo r a t y p i c a l eye ex a m wh e re n o v i s i o n p ro b lems are apparent, both optometrists DR. TODD LA POINT, and ophthalmoloEye Care Associates gists are capable of St. Louis care providers who perform basic exams, identify potential problems, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Ophthalmologists, medical doctors who are licensed to perform eye surgery and may complete fellowships in highly specialized aspects of eye care, typically also see more complex cases where surgery or other procedures may be necessary. “Vision-testing and measurement of the eye pressure are commonly performed at most examinations,” Pepose says. “Other tests may include a refraction, visual field, or imaging of the retina or optic nerve. The testing is generally dictated by the nature of the problem and the patient’s complaint.
“PREVENTION IS POWERFUL. EVERY ONE TO TWO YEARS, I HAVE A PERSON THAT HAS NEVER HAD THEIR EYES EXAMINED WHO COMES IN WITH ADVANCED DISEASE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED.”
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Dilation of the pupil may be performed and should be done at least annually.” If you haven’t had your eyes checked for at least two years, make an appointment for a general eye exam, especially if you are older than 40. “The most important thing is to get your eyes examined, even without symptoms,” La Point emphasizes. “Prevention is powerful. Every one to two
years, I have a person that has never had their eyes examined who comes in with advanced disease that could have been prevented.” Pepose agrees, noting that diseases like glaucoma are painless and progress slowly. Waiting until vision loss is apparent compromises the ability to successfully save eyesight through early disease management.
AVOIDING GOLF INJURIES
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T’S BEEN A LONG, COLD WINTER, BUT spring is on the way, and that means it’s almost time to get back out on the links. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or new to the game, injuries can occur, as with any sport. There are several preventive strategies to help avoid golf injuries, however. Ladue News recently sat down with Mike Markee, an instructor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint Louis University, who has spent time on the senior PGA tour and developed exercise and fitness programs for golfers. What are the most common types of injuries afflicting golfers? Back pain. Eighty percent of the regular population experiences back pain at some point, so if any of those people start playing golf with a high amount of rotation going through the swing of an amateur, the risk of injury increases. Elbow, wrist and shoulder injuries are common. The underlying theme is that most injuries are from overuse. If a golfer hits the ball 80 to 90 times, the number of practice swings multiplies the stress on the joints. Continued on page 46
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LN prevention guide A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 45 Why is warming up and moving throughout the game important to helping prevent injuries, and what specific things should golfers do to warm up before a round? Warming up improves blood flow to the muscles involved in the swing and can make those muscles more reactive to the nerves firing to the muscle. Golfers should gradually build up to that first swing. Take several smaller swings at about a 50-percent effort, with a steady build-up to that powerful first swing. Also, you can do stretches to improve your flexibility before taking that first swing. That way, you can have full motion at the joints in order to get through the swing. For instance, someone who has trouble reaching across the body with the lead arm will have trouble getting to the top of the backswing. This can lead to swing faults and, eventually, pain. Please talk a bit about the importance of strength and flexibility. Which muscle groups benefit most from strength-training when it comes to golf, and which groups must be most flexible, and why? I explained about the shoulder already, but the hips also need a decent amount of rotation to go into the backswing and follow through. If a golfer cannot get full rotation of their trail hip at the top of the backswing, the body will usually find a way to get that club back. What can happen is you get more motion elsewhere, and your swing changes. From a health standpoint, this can put excessive stress on the back and lead to overuse injuries. So given that, what types of strength and flexibility training will most benefit golfers and help prevent injury? In the past, flexibility was the primary focus of golfers and fitness was not emphasized, but with the dawn of the more fit golfer, strengthening has been stressed more. Exercise programs should incorporate corestrengthening, and hip- and shoulder-strengthening, as well. Generally, the closer the muscle is to the spine, the more important it is for dynamic stabilization during the swing. Consult your doctor to see if an exercise program is appropriate for you. If it is, check with your physical therapist or athletic trainer to find the right exercises for you. As a physical therapist yourself, you help people understand body mechanics. What do golfers need to be aware of in terms of body mechanics when they play? If you have a poor foundation, the swing won’t work. Starting from a good posture and proper address to the ball will help tremendously. While a physical therapist can help with the movement analysis at certain joints, combining this knowledge with the instruction of a golf teaching professional will result in the best swing. What is the one most important piece of advice you would like to share with our readers regarding this topic? Probably that last piece: Combining fitness with a good swing results in the best golf game. And pain is not normal. If you have pain, consult a health professional. Pain is your body telling you something’s not right, and combining that with faulty biomechanics will only make it worse.
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BY ALAN BRAINERD
I just love a birthday, don’t you? Especially if it is someone else’s! F. Schumacher & Co. is enjoying a yearlong celebration for its 125th year. This is the only domestic decorative textile supplier that is still privately owned and operated by direct descendants of its founder. What an incredible history this company has! Let’s take a look back: In 1889, French textile designer Frederic Schumacher (the correct pronunciation is shoo’ ma shay, but we Americanized it) established the company the same year he arrived in New York as an employee of the French textile firm, Passavant and Company. He was trained in France at the
very prestigious fabric mill, Vanoutryve, one of the oldest in Europe. Realizing the opportunity in America, he left Passavant and opened his shop in what was referred to as the Ladies’ Mile back then, at 222 Fourth Ave. at 18th Street in New York City. This was the height of the Gilded
Age, so his entrée into high-end retail was at the perfect time to lead new American wealth (known as ‘the carriage trade’) to a sophisticated style and example of good taste. Continued on page 49
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Continued from page 47 In just six years after opening his shop, he purchased the Waverly Mill in Patterson, New Jersey. In 1899, his nephew, Pierre Pozier, joined the company. Frederic Schumacher died in 1912, and his nephew becomes the company’s vice-president and secretary. In 1925, a major game-changer happened: F. Schumacher entered the Exposition Universselle in Paris and made a sensation. Top French designers such as Lalique, Brandt, Seguy, Follot and Poiret were so impressed with the product that they designed, constructed and furnished l’art moderne, a room which was then dismantled and shipped back to the New York showroom and reassembled, thereby creating another sensation stateside! The following year, the company tested new waters by introducing the Waverly, a more affordable line for the masses. In 1930, a line of carpets was added; and in 1938, the company introduced its first line of wallcovering. As a sign of gratitude to the country for its success, the company gave back during the war effort between 1939 and 1945 by running the Waverly mill 24 hours a day to produce fabric for parachutes, life preservers and wartime products for the Navy and Air Force. In 1941, Schumacher’s first ‘collection’ was offered, based on historical Williamsburg. This would be the first of many in the years ahead. Two years later, Pierre Pozier became president of F. Schumacher & Co. And for its 50th anniversary, Schumacher introduced ‘ensemble’ collections that had all the go-with patterns to complete a look. Dorothy Draper designed a line of fabrics for the company in 1948 that she then used for her monumental project of redesigning The Greenbrier from a military hospital to an elegant retreat for the wealthy. Since then, the company has sought the talents of other designers to expand its collection: Frank Lloyd Wright, Cecil Beaton, and Elsa Schiaparelli were a few back in the day who created special product for the company. Today, it is Timothy Corrigan, Alessandra Branca, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Mary McDonald, Celerie Kemble and Trina Turk who are sharing their talents. Over the years, F. Schumacher has acquired companies that fit their high standards such as Patterson, Flynn and Martin, Decorators Walk and Greff. An official archives was established in 1985 to ensure the preservation of its product for the sake of history and inspiration. You have seen Schumacher fabrics grace The Metropolitan Opera, the Capitol, the Supreme Court and the White House. Schumacher fabrics also have been used in the cinema: Gone With The Wind, My Fair Lady, Gigi and The Age of Innocence, among others. Today, the fifth generation is working for the company, and its their commitment to quality and style has remained. Happy Birthday, F. Schumacher! Cheers!
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In Search of Pompano, Papaya and ‘Papa’ STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL
We’ve stood on the shores of Michigan’s Walloon Lake, where Ernest (‘Papa’) Hemingway fell in love with all things outdoors; traveled through Italy, where he sustained a war injury and fell in love with his nurse; retraced his steps through Montmarte in Paris; agonized over the bullfights he loved in Spain; and chronicled his love for Sun Valley, where he ended his life. But never have we felt his presence as keenly as we did touring the tranquil Key West home, studio and gardens where, motivated and at peace, he spent his most productive years. Continued on page 52
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Continued from page 51 While there, be sure to stop and pet some of the four dozen or so original polydactyl (six-toed) cats, legendary and living descendants of Papa’s first beloved kitten, Snowball. There’s a charming little stone cemetery wherein lie his cats of every breed with names like Kim Novak, John Wayne, Mr. Betty Davis and Sophia Loren. Very much alive was the feline Rudolf Valentino, with whom we made a brief acquaintance. About 150 miles from Miami, the drive is a combination of congested, junky and impressive, especially when approaching Florida’s Seven Mile
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Bridge—wild, and ultimately, breathtaking upon arrival at road’s end, the southernmost point of the continental United States. The journey sets one up for the town of Key West, a ‘no-shoes, no-shirt, no-problem’ kind of place. Casa Marina, a Waldorf Astoria property, is located right on the beach at the tip of the key, and is the ultimate resort experience in Key West with marvelous restaurants, water sports and service. A bit of a walk to Old Town, where all the craziness occurs, but trolleys, cabs, bikes and glass-bottom boats beckon out front. To immerse yourself in the charm and hullabaloo of Old Town without the hassle, try the private elegance of
The Marquesa Hotel. Pier House Resort & Spa, another lodging alternative, gives a local experience with all the amenities and services of a beachfront hotel. Florida’s first millionaire built what is now the Curry Mansion Inn, a charming stay, taking you back in time to an era of wicker, antiques and a gentler lifestyle. Dining in Key West ranges from sidewalk vendors selling mangoes, papayas, lime-grilled pompano and shrimp, to fine-dining at Louie’s Backyard, our favorite. We lucked into lunch during a tropical downburst, seated on Louie’s porch, the rain drops rat-a-tat-tatting on the roof, and the ocean changing from blues to greens
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to aquas right in front of our eyes. Don’t miss this gem. Other dining options include: Michaels for Italian; Martin’s for excellent food and the best bloody Mary in town; Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill and Southernmost Brewery; Hog’s Breath Saloon, just to say you went there; Sloppy Joe’s Bar for, well, you guessed it; and Pepe’s Café, a shack dating back to 1909 where you must order the Key Lime Pie, tart and scrumptiously creamed, and served in a bowl. There’s so much to do here….but don’t forget,
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this is an island, so don’t overexert yourself. When you’ve had enough hammock time, stroll down to the Historic Seaport and walk the Harbor Walk. Boat slips are home to snorkel vessels, parasailing, all kinds of watersports, fishing charters, glass-bottom boats and a ferry that will take you over to Dry Tortugas National Park, where you’ll
discover sea life, shipwrecks, migratory birds and historic Fort Jefferson. Now that’s enough exerting….time to get back to the real reason people come to these magical islands: To leave your ties, jackets and high heels at home, and relax. As Jimmy Buffet would say, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.
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O I HAD AN INTERESTING MEETing this week. I wasn’t prepared for it, which is nothing unusual—but when I say I wasn’t prepared for it, I mean I wasn’t prepared for it. I had notes and questions, and a piping hot latte and my phone was on vibrate, but this...How can you really prepare yourself for the first conversation you’re going to have about your first-born child spending four years of her life without you? This week, I met with Cranky’s college counselor. The very prospect is absurd. I mean, sure, Cranky is technically in 11th grade. She drives a car, is in possession of her faculties, and (I’m assuming) attends school regularly. She also sleeps with a stuffed bunny, needs help making toast and is afraid of thunderstorms. I mean, sure, she has traveled fairly extensively, has a vast network of friends and is enthusiastically social, but she likes a glass of water on her night stand and a certain fuzzy blanket on her bed. It’s quite simple: She’s just not ready to go to college. She’s not ready. Now, the meeting with the college counselor
NOW, THE MEETING WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR IS A STRANGE THING BECAUSE, TRUTH BE TOLD, IT’S MORE OF A STUDY IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR THAN AN INFORMATIVE LOOK AT THE APPLICATION PROCESS. is a strange thing because, truth be told, it’s more of a study in human behavior than an informative look at the application process. Every parent harbors that hidden belief that maybe, just maybe, their child is the long shot that defies the odds and gets into that one college that, on paper, is out of reach. Maybe their child’s sparkling personality will make them the one kid with a 3.2 who gets into Harvard. (Trust me. We all know who the kid is with the 3.2 who got into Harvard.) So I sit in the meeting and question the
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calculation of Cranky’s GPA, and the selection of academic institutions on her list; while she quietly kicks my shin raw under the table, and I smile at the counselor and bite my tongue. Invariably, my mind wanders. I think about Cranky’s Halloween costumes over the years, and her returns from summer camp, and the tiny pink cast from when she broke her wrist when she was 4. I watch the tiny scar on her lip bounce as she speaks to her adviser. I imagine her lying on the dining room floor, rolling around with our exuberant puggle. And I relax. Because I don’t think I really have to worry about Cranky going away to college just yet. She isn’t ready.
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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN
Jupiter Ascending PLANET HOLLYWOOD RATING: 5 out of 10
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N SOME WAYS IT MUST BE hard to be the Wachowskis. Sure, they are industry visionaries with a rubberstamped $100-million budget for any film. Nevertheless, it must be difficult to reconcile the fact that you may never make a science fiction film better than The Matrix. It would be hard, but they could at least try. Jupiter (Mila Kunis) is an ordinary girl, living day to day, working as a cleaning lady and hating her life, but without the means or ambition to change it. Meanwhile, outside of Jupiter’s world of self pity, a battle for intergalactic dominance is occurring and she is the key to victory. You see, it turns out that Jupiter is the rightful ruler of Earth and it is time to seize her legacy. There are bad aliens (including Oscar nominee Eddie Redmayne) and good aliens, namely Caine (Channing Tatum). The bad want to kill her; the good, protect her. Cue spectacular special effectsladen battle sequence. The film is fine. Honestly, if you’re looking for a sci-fi movie for a tween, rent Guardians of the Galaxy. This one, much like Tatum’s acting ability, is superficial nonsense wrapped in a very pretty package.
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FIXER UPPER RATING: 4 out of 10
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WILL BE BRIEF. ONE can only assume the title is an obscure British spelling of ‘laughed,’ because this movie is comically bad. From the script to the acting to the premise, the film is unredeemable. That sound you’re hearing? It’s Hitchcock rolling over in his grave. Five friends (Karl Urban, James Marsden, Wentworth Miller, Eric Stonestreet, Matthias Schoenaerts) all share, shall we say, an extramarital urban residence. It’s a quiet man cave to go and unwind, watch a game and/or cheat on your wife. When the men discover the body of a murdered woman (duh duh duh), in their cozy sex den, they realize one of them must have committed the murder. The bonds of trust are strained as the men unravel the truth. I mean, I assume they are...I went and got more popcorn a few times. This plot has more holes than a slice of baby Swiss. I think I may have left a few IQ points behind in the theater. At best, it’s a rainy day, bar-set-low rental.
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Bashir Lazhar
BY MARK BRETZ
STORY: Bashir Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant living in Montreal, learns that a teacher at a local elementary school has killed herself. He approaches the school’s principal and offers his services as a substitute teacher for her traumatized students, saying that he taught in his native country. Monsieur Lazhar establishes a rapport with the children, urging them to express themselves while they learn, even talking about their former teacher. He tries to fit into the school’s social structure, but finds it difficult to communicate with the established teachers, which only exacerbates his loneliness. Eventually, Lazhar’s own past is revealed—a tragic story that explains why he left Algeria and why he is so lonely. He also is surprised at the reticence of the principal to allow the students to heal themselves beyond the official time they spend with a counselor. Despite his compassion, Monsieur Lazhar remains a stranger in a strange land.
HIGHLIGHTS: Bashir Lazhar is a one-act drama written by Quebecois playwright Evelyne de la Cheneliere, and translated into English by Canadian writer Morwyn Brebner. Published in 2002, the work’s local premiere at Upstream Theater is given a sensitive and softly poetic interpretation by actor J. Samuel Davis and director Philip Boehm. Davis does a splendid job keeping an audience’s attention with this effort which, despite its subject matter, is a rather slight story more than one that resonates with power. It’s a ‘small’ work in its performance, a porcelain piece of beauty rather than a gutchurning experience. It might work better with some additional characters, such as the unseen principal, another teacher whom Bashir attempts to befriend and the students, although there is one brief appearance by a young girl at the conclusion. Nonetheless, Davis’ expertise at character interpretation sufficiently pulls one into Monsieur Lazhar’s sad and lonely world, evoking considerable sympathy along the way. Boehm maintains the low-key approach by Davis, which underscores his character’s aching emotional pain in poignant but somewhat static style. Guitarist Farshid Soltanshahi adds atmospheric music to complement the proceedings, and Aliyah Taliaferro did well in her small role on opening weekend as a young student. Eden Harris and Avery Smith will reprise that part on the second and third weekends, respectively. Bashir Lazhar was adapted into a movie in 2011 that garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. The expanded number of performers in the movie indicates that it was ‘opened’ up a bit in its cinematic version. That’s understandable to move the play beyond the poetic into a more vibrant artistic expression.
GROUP: Upstream Theater VENUE: Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand Blvd. DATES: Feb. 12-15 TICKETS: $10-$30; upstream theater.org RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER WOCHNIAK
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Crawfish Boil
Let the Good Times Roll!
By John Johnson
Photo by Sarah Conard
: Chef, with Mardi Gras coming up, I want Q to do an old-fashioned boil. In all your travels, what is your favorite boil? A: Crawfish boils are a favorite. Traditionally, whether it’s seafood, shrimp or crawfish, boils are social events—and there’s none better than Mardi Gras, the celebration of life and good friends. Putting a pot on the stove or fire and sharing food, boils are a great way to bring loved ones together. Here is a simple recipe that I will be using at River City’s Great Exposition Buffet. Always remember to enjoy great food with friends and family.
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Directions:
2 onions, diced
Fill a large, 4-gallon stock pot with cold water. Add the aromatics and let come to a slow boil. Pot must be deep enough to submerge the crawfish so they will heat evenly. When the water has been rolling for about 5 minutes, you are ready to begin.
2 stalks celery, diced 6 cloves garlic 3 lemons, cut in half 3 T Cajun seasoning 3 T Old Bay seasoning 3 bay leaves 3 gallons cold water 10 lbs crawfish 3 lbs (6 ears) corn on the cob, cut in thirds
The best way to do this is in three stages. Each will take about 20 minutes. 1. Add one-third of the potatoes (these take the longest and need to start first). 2. Eight minutes in, add the corn; stir in to keep an even flow of hot boil so it will cook evenly.
1 ½ lbs red potatoes
3. At about 14 minutes in, add the crawfish; continue to boil.
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4. At about 20 minutes in, test the potatoes, corn and crawfish for doneness.
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5. When ready, scoop out the items and serve on a large platter. 6. Let boil come back to a slow roll and repeat. Doing the boil this way keeps fresh product coming to the table and there is less of a chance for it to get cold. Make sure you stagger your vegetables to make sure everything cooks correctly.
Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.
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DINING OUT
spicybits BY MATT SORRELL
Looks like Italian eatery Trattoria Branica in Frontenac has closed its doors. Thankfully, there are more openings to make up for it: Korean BBQ restaurant Seoul Q is now open in the Delmar Loop at 6665 Delmar Blvd. in part of the former Ginger Bistro space next to The Good Pie. And Winfield’s Gathering Place has bowed in Kirkwood at 10312 Manchester Road. The restaurant is owned by MARK WINFIELD and JIM EDMONDS, who also own the Precinct Bar downtown. The menu features lots of favorites, including burgers, flatbreads and sandwiches, among other items.
Speaking of Home Wine Kitchen, another alumnus of that restaurant has taken a new gig: Chef CHRIS DiMECURIO is now running the kitchen at Handlebar in The Grove. All sorts of beer happenings of late: Perennial Artisan Ales and Side Project have been named among the top 100 brewers in the world by ratebeer.com. And 4 Hands Brewing Company’s Madagascar and Vol. 1 made pastemagazine.com’s list of the 23 best Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts, coming in at Nos. 4 and 5, respectively. Here are a couple of upcoming events to put on your calendar. It’s early, but both of these happenings tend to sell out quickly: Tickets for the Maplewood Coffee Crawl are on sale for $10. The crawl is Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Details at cityofmaplewood. com/coffee. Afterward, head to 4 Hands Brewing Company’s Lupulin Carnival beer festival, being held the same day from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available at the brewery or at lupincarnival.com.
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A Craving for Cauliflower BY SIDNEY LEWIS
ONE TREND THAT WE’RE HAPPY TO SEE IS some of our favorite food trucks establishing sitdown spaces, so we can get all of the deliciousness without having to follow the truck around. One mobile kitchen that put down roots last year is Lulu’s Local Eatery. This uber-green restaurant is all about sustainability: Ninety five percent of its waste is composted, to-go containers are 100-percent compostable, and menu items are completely plantbased and made with as much local and organic stuff as possible. And equally important, it’s all pretty delicious. Lulu’s is a casual, seat-yourself place, with orders taken at the counter. Menus are available at the door to peruse while you make your choices. The bill of fare is full of veggie-centric takes on some favorite bites. Right away, we knew the buffalo Cauliflower Bits ($6) would be on the agenda. Prepared much like those famous wings, it features chunks of cauliflower fried with breading and dressed with a tangy Buffalo sauce. There’s even some ranch dressing on the side for dipping. One bite, and we guarantee you won’t miss the meat. The cauliflower was surprisingly crisp, and the breading was consistently flaky, as well. There’s also a Buffalo Cauliflower wrap on a whole wheat tortilla available for those who want a heftier portion. When it comes to sandwiches, nothing (in our estimation) beats a good po’ boy. Now, the idea of one of these NOLA favorites without oyster or shrimp or some other form of meat may seem to border on the sacrilegious to some aficionados, but the Cauliflower
Po’ Boy ($8) at Lulu’s definitely will make a believer out of them. It’s a hearty toasted baguette—chewy on the outside and oh-so-soft on the inside as it should be—that’s filled with chunks of fried cauliflower and topped with some fresh greens and a really wellbalanced remoulade sauce. One bite, and you’ll swear you’re down in The Big Easy. For something completely different, we then tried the Winter Tacos ($7). These creative bites are built around marinated and grilled portobello mushrooms with peppers, onions and some salsa verde for a bit of kick, along with a creamy butternut-squash ‘cheese’ sauce. The tender, meaty ‘shrooms ably replace the meat here, both flavor- and texture-wise. You’ll want to double-up on the napkins, as the allotment of ‘cheese’ sauce is more than generous. We washed everything down with a couple of Izze sparkling sodas, which have all of the flavor but none of the sugar. There’s also a fair number of local beers available, as well. Lulu’s also boasts a kid’s menu that’s guaranteed to get the youngsters to eat their veggies, and call-in orders are welcome. Another trend we’re enjoying around town is the creative focus many places are putting on vegetarian and vegan food, and Lulu’s certainly is on the crest of that wave. 3201 South Grand Ave., 300-8215, luluslocaleatery.com
LULU’S LOCAL EATERY PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD
We posted recently that Chef CASSY VIRES had assumed the role of head chef at Juniper. Now, she’s making her presence known on the menu. The sea-salt shortbread biscuits that were so popular at her recently shuttered Home Wine Kitchen now can be found in Juniper’s bread basket. There are also some new dishes going on the menu, including Country Captain, a low-country classic featuring quail, Carolina gold rice and curry; and a seafood muddle, a seafood stew that will serve two and will be presented in antique cast-iron Dutch ovens.
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AROUND TOWN
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FAITHFULLY: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY Enjoy a romantic night with your sweetheart as the St. Louis Symphony plays Journey’s chart-topping hits, from Faithfully and Open Arms to Don’t Stop Believin’ at Powell Hall. 7:30 p.m. $35-$99. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.
THE KING’S SINGERS British a capella ensemble, The King’s Singers, will perform at 560 Music Center. 8 p.m. $20-$36. edison.wustl.edu.
2/15 BASHIR LAZHAR Upstream Theater presents the journey of an Algerian school teacher in Montreal at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Various times. $20-$30. 863-4999 upstreamtheater.org.
MARDI GRAS Saint Louis Zoo will host a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration with live music, mask-making, a parade and more. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.
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THE WINSLOW BOY The Repertory Theatre presents The Winslow Boy, a moving journey to justice based on a true story, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $18-$80. 968-4925 or repstl.org.
ROBERT MUELLER III Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series continues with former FBI director Robert Mueller III at Powell Hall. 8 p.m. $285-$425, series subscription. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic performance from Saint Louis Ballet at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. Feb. 13; 7 p.m. Feb. 14. $28-$45. 516-4949 or touhill.org. VALENTINE’S DAY WITH ERIN BODE Enjoy a sweet performance by favorite local songstress Erin Bode at Jazz St. Louis. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $10$25. 571-6000 or jazzstl.org.
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MR. MARMALADE West End Players Guild presents the dark comedy, Mr. Marmalade, at Union Avenue Christian Church. Various times. westendplayers.org.
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2/21-22 GISELLE Alexandra Ballet will present a romantic performance of Giselle at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21; 2 p.m. Feb. 22. $10-$30. 516-4949 or touhill.org. WALKING THE TIGHTROPE COCA presents the moving story of a granddaughter and grandfather at COCA. Various times. $14-$18. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY In honor of The Magic House’s upcoming exhibit, Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius, the museum will host an adultonly Chinese New Year Party featuring an authentic Chinese dinner, the traditional lion dance and music, as well as a sneak-peek of the exhibit. 6:30 p.m. $88. 288-2520 or magichouse.org.
2/20-22 SHEN YUN China’s rich culture will come to life onstage through a powerful and beautiful performance at the Peabody Opera House. Various times. $50-$150. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.
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ON VIEW THROUGH 4/8 ATOPIA A collection of stark environmental photographs by Jennifer Colten are on display at the Bonsack Gallery. jburroughs.org/arts/bonsack-gallery.
KISS ME WITH 1000 KISSES: GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY OF LOVE The Mind Fest class series continues with an exploration of ancient attitudes regarding love and marriage at The Novel Neighbor. Registration required. 7 p.m. $20. mindfeststl.com.
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2/27-3/4 ANIMAL MAGNETISM View images on canvas created by animals of the Saint Louis Zoo at the SOHA Studio + Gallery. sohastudioandgallery.com. 3/5-4/11 FOUR STORIES See photographs depicting four stories by St. Louis artist Heather Bennett at the Bruno David Gallery. brunodavidgallery.com. FROZEN Experience a winter wonderland as Disney on Ice presents the Academy Award-winning tale, Frozen, at the Scottrade Center. Various times. $20-$90. 800-745-3000 or scottradecenter.com.
2/27-3/1 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Experience the true story of a recording session featuring rock‘n’roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Million Dollar Quartet, at the Fox Theatre. Various times. $35-$80. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
CHECK THIS OUT 2/27-28 ASPEN SANTE FE BALLET Dance St. Louis presents the acclaimed Aspen Sante Fe Ballet on the Touhill Performing Arts Center stage. 8 p.m. Feb. 27; 7 p.m. Feb. 28. $30-$55. 516-4949 or touhill.org.
BASHIR LAZHAR PHOTO BY PETER WOCHNIAK, ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET PHOTO BY ROSALIE O’CONNOR, MR. MARMALADE PHOTO BY JOHN LAMB
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100 percent of kids reportedly make progress in their health and development after receiving therapies from one of the organization’s therapists or therapy teams. After a year of receiving services, families also report improvement in understanding their child’s strengths, abilities and special needs; knowing and advocating for their child’s rights and services; helping their child develop and learn; having a viable support system in place; and accessing community services. “The goal is to set up families for success through empowerment,” Woessner notes. “Our services really empower the individual with disabilities and their families.” To benefit the Arc, the annual Superheroes for Kids event will be held on Thursday, April 23, at Palladium Saint Louis. Guests are invited to don their most heroic costumes for the superhero-inspired evening of music, as well as food and signature cocktails created by Richard Nix of Butler’s Pantry. For tickets (starting at $125) call 817-2241 or email tklassen@slarc.org.
the camera.” To look their best in the photos, Dolan recommends young women choose a timeless dress, and keep their makeup simple, with a pop of color on the lip or the eye—not both. Havlak agrees. “The girls should have their hair and makeup done professionally. And since most of your expression is in your mouth, be sure to wear lipstick,” she notes, adding that airbrush makeup also makes skin look great on camera. For young men, a brightly colored boutonniere photographs best, Dolan adds. Local photographers agree: Capturing this special moment in professional photos can be a way to treasure those memories forever. “It’s a special time in your life,” Dolan says, “and you want to always remember it.”
Among the nutritional and lifestyle tips that Deloney offers are: • Avoid foods that can sit on the shelf for months without going stale. As a guide, he recommends staying on the outer ring of the grocery store where the fresh foods are, rather than going into the center aisles. • When possible, eat organic foods, which are not treated with pesticides; and stay away from genetically modified foods. • When you eat fish, look for a label that says “wild caught.” Farm-raised fish typically have higher toxin levels. • Instead of bottled water, get a filter for your tap and drink water from a glass container to avoid the chemicals that can be leeched from plastic. In addition to a healthy diet, Deloney recommends short-duration, high-intensity interval training, such as Cross Fit. However, it should be done with your personal limitations in mind. “People want to jump in and do what everybody else is doing (at the gym). If they’re pushing you to do heavy weight and move too quickly, that’s not a good gym, and you’ll more than likely get hurt,” he warns. “You don’t have to be the top athlete in the gym—you go in out of shape and it’s their job to help you get there.”
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A Celebration with
David and Miran Halen
Photo: Sarah Crowder
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 P. & 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 Kranzberg* 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
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Media Sponsor
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~ 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