February 17, 2023

LADUE NEWS

March 3 – 5 , 2023

FROM THE CENTRAL WEST END T O CHESTERFIELD , AND ALL AREAS IN BETWEEN. | FEBRU ARY 17, 2023

Landscaping and Lawn Car e

Landscaping and Lawn Ser vices:

• Weekly Lawn Mowing and Gardening

• Licensed by the State of Missouri to apply fer tilizer and treat turf

• Mulching

• Landscape and Bistro Lighting

• Cer tified Irrigation Technicians

• Natural Stone Walls, Walks and Patios

• Landscape designs and additions

Tr ee Ser vices:

• Pruning

• Removal

• Dead Wooding

• Cer tified Arborist on Staff

• Licensed by the State of Missouri to treat trees and shrubs

• Treat trees with insecticide and growth regulator to prevent Oak gal and Emerald Ash Borer as well as other diseases/pests

“We have used Flynn Landscaping for five years now and have been extremely happy, not only with our landscaping but also their customer ser vice and the way they go above and beyond.”

Matt Adams MLB Player

We have been using Flynn Landscaping for years and absolutely love them! The employees are friendly and professional, they do excellent work and Mike and his team have gone above and beyond for us

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Front & Center

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MEET THE MINIS

R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary provides mini horses with a forever home and educates the public on their proper care and treatment.

12 Innovation Hub

14 Against the Odds

16 Business Notes

17 FEATURE: Miniature Horse Sanctuary

22 Crossword Puzzle

Gatherings & Goodwill

45 Stray Rescue

46 STAGES St. Louis

47 The Black Rep

Arts & Culture

52

EMPOWERING

The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis challenges the concept of modern opera through The New Works Collective, a program that seeks to uplift diverse voices and spotlight meaningful stories.

50 Local Eats

51 Arts Speak

52 FEATURE: The New Works Collective

54 Show & Tell

LADUE NEWS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

We all know that February can be a dreary month in the St. Louis metro area, but never fear – the Ladue News team is here to help.

On p. 30, LN fashion contributor Katie Yeadon provides fun and flirty outfit inspiration that’ll make you ready to pop the champagne and seize the day.

What lifts a mood more than a story about rescue animals, I ask you? On p. 17, LN assistant editor Emily Standlee shares a behind-the-scenes look at R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary and talks with the people holding the reins.

Personally, nothing makes me feel better than beautiful works of art. On p. 52, LN associate editor Charlotte Renner interviews the leaders behind Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ new inclusive program redefining modern opera in the metro area.

Speaking of modern innovation, LN contributing reporter Connie Mitchell speaks with the locally based architectural design collaborative that is reimagining office space in the age of hybrid and remote employment on p. 16.

Wishing you a brighter February ahead.

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FEAT URED LISTI NGS

1. 25 Briarcliff • Ladue

NEW LISTING! French doors lead to the elegant living room, cozy library, and gracious dining room, all with views of the pool and garden. From the dining room, you will pass through the butler ’s pantry to the gourmet, a custom kitchen and light-filled breakfast room with the large family room a few steps away $1,700,000

2. 453 Yorkshire Place • Webster Groves

COMING SOON! A grand staircase leads you to the second floor, where you’ll find a spa-like primary suite, wellappointed bedrooms, one en-suite, a spacious hall bath and laundry area complete this level. The custom finished third floor boasts a vaulted ceiling, a large bathroom, and many alcoves...making it the perfect retreat. $1,495,000

3. 8100 Kingsbury Blvd • Clayton

NEW LISTING! Spectacularly renovated and light-filled Clayton Gardens home. Among the many things to love, there is a main floor primary suite, fantastic open kitchen, outdoor covered living space, a maintenance free yard and conveniently located a short walk to area restaurants, schools and parks. $1,650,000

4. 750 S. Hanley Road #170 • Clayton

NEW LISTING! Located on the first floor of the popular Claytonian, this updated and move-in ready condo is a must see! The open floor plan highlights the crisp, clean and neutral finishes, 9-foot ceilings and a beautiful arched opening into the living room. Additionally, there is a private laundry room. $215,000

5. 7707 Shirley Drive #102 • Clayton

Charming design with an oversized great room with fireplace flanked by built-ins and French doors opening to the private terrace and outdoor space. There is an adjoining open kitchen, custom cabinets, granite countertops, and high-end appliances. $789,000

6. 1411 Reauville Drive • Warson Woods

NEW LISTING! An open and inviting floor plan introduces a gracious living and dining room with warm hardwood floors and great natural light. A white eat-in kitchen is accented with pretty quartz countertops, new stainless appliances and more plus a handsome wet bar that opens to a vaulted family room with wood-burning fireplace. $575,000

Celebrating the Top Agents of

1. 25 Briarcliff • Ladue

2. 453 Yorkshire Place • Webster Groves

3. 8100 Kingsbury Blvd • Clayton

4. 750 S. Hanley Road #170 • Clayton

5. 7707 Shirley Drive #102 • Clayton

6. 1411 Reauville Drive • Warson Woods

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CELEBR ATION A Blossoming A

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum

As spring blooms in St. Louis, the annual celebration of flowers returns to the Saint Louis Art Museum Art in Bloom, a 3-day long festival the first weekend in March, features local florists and their creations, each designed in the image of works throughout the museum in a unique and vibrant showcase.

“It’s a really wonderful celebration of our local floral design community,” says Amanda Thompson Rundahl, director of learning and engagement. “We love to feature area florists who are so talented and innovative. It’s a beautiful expression of their creativity, drawing in inspiration and creating a new artistic impression.”

This will be the first in-person Art in Bloom since 2020, and the museum is expanding its ways for you to enjoy the celebration.

“In addition to the 30 fresh floral arrangements throughout the building, there will be a preview party on Thursday, March 2, the night the designs go up and are at their freshest,” Rundahl says. “Friday, Saturday and Sunday we’ll have flower happy hour with food and music in a beautiful environment. Friday evening we’ll have a featured speaker,

Gabriela Salazar – a floral designer and grower located outside of Mexico City –who will give a talk and live floral arranging demonstration ”

On Saturday evening, the museum will reopen for a new event called Flowers After Hours – an exclusive, 21 and up date-night experience. Tickets include live music, cocktails and more. Sunday, the final day of the festival, is a family-focused day. Family flowers from noon to 4 p.m. features a scavenger hunt and art experiences focused on nature for families with kids.

Attendees can vote for their favorite art pieces online during the people’s choice awards, with winners announced on Monday. A staff choice award will also take place, along with a judged competition.

The 30 pieces of art are chosen by the museum in the fall, ranging broadly in materials and time period and representing the museum as a whole. Florists then draw their selection randomly, resulting in fascinating – and sometimes humorous – interpretations

“The florists come back every morning over the weekend to refresh their

arrangements,” Rundahl adds. “So whatever day you come, the flowers are fresh and beautiful – even on Sunday. The museum smells like a garden all weekend. It’s fun to have that unique experience.”

Rundahl concludes that the museum is excited to bring back this event in-person for the first time in two years and invites people to experience the multi-sensory experience.

“The museum feels very alive and activated,” she says. “It will be great to have this back; I know it’s been missed ”

Enjoy Art in Bloom at the Saint Louis Art Museum March 3 through 5.

314-721-0072, slam.org

Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis,

INNOVATION HUB SCIENCE COMES ALIVE

By Drew Gieseke

Experts in wildlife ecology, animal movement and veterinary medicine joined forces in a landmark collaboration to enhance how we understand Forest Park.

Dubbed the Forest Park Living Lab, the team behind the project is comprehensively examining the health and behavior of Forest Park’s wildlife, as well as interactions between its ecosystems. The hope is that the work will shine a light on the intricate web of wildlife in St. Louis’ most beloved urban park and its relationship with the millions of people in the region.

“When we study these animals, we can understand how they’re interacting with each other, with humans and with the urban environment around them,” says Stella Uiterwaal, a postdoctoral fellow with the Living Earth Collaborative at Washington University. “This gives us data to understand how best to protect our park’s treasured wildlife and answer fundamental ecological questions.”

The new initiative is a partnership between some of the finest institutions and organizations in the city: Forest Park Forever, The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, Saint Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, Washington University in St. Louis and the World Bird Sanctuary. Forest Park Living Lab’s living experiment relies on GPS tracking that follows select mammals, birds and reptiles to better understand community health and movement.

In November 2022, the team concluded one year of GPS tracking data collected from Astrid, Forest Park’s great horned owl. This unique data is stored in an online repository that both builds an understanding of the animal species living in the 1,371-acre park and helps outline conservation steps.

“My hope is that the data we collect inspires increased appreciation for and understanding of our local urban wildlife,” Uiterwaal says. “How

cool is it to know that during a walk in Forest Park, you are sharing the space with a whole community of animals that call the park home?”

Another core component of the project includes education and outreach. Forest Park Living Lab plans to partner with schools and area organizations to connect kids with the wildlife living right in their backyard. Think fun, immersive activities that expose kids to nature in the park, like the popular box turtle safaris, where kids use trackers to locate box turtles in the area. Through these efforts, the team hopes to break down barriers and build up lives.

“If we can work with those kids by getting them into further training in wildlife nature, ecology – science-y stuff – we have the potential to transform a lot of people’s lives, especially

with the institutions we have around here,” Stephen Blake, professor of biology at Saint Louis University says.

Funding is key to the success of Forest Park Living Lab. The team is in the process of writing proposals for a variety of initiatives related to its mission and people can donate to the organization on its website.

More broadly, Forest Park Living Lab is an experiment in community buy-in. Blake said he hopes the project can reach people in the region and beyond by inculcating a new sense of wonder and greater appreciation for the wildlife and nature that’s right on their doorstep. Investment goes a long way in making that happen.

“We can find money for all sorts of things, but wildlife conservation is always looking for the crumbs at the table,” Blake says. “Environmental stability is the most important thing we have on planet Earth.” ln

Forest Park Living Lab, forestparklivinglab.org

Astrid, an adult female great horned owl, roosts in a tree in Forest Park. Researchers with Forest Park Living Lab have been studying the movements of Astrid for more than a year.

Forest Park Living Lab researchers, Stephen Blake (left), professor of biology at Saint Louis University, and Maris Brenn-White, fellow, Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine, assess a snapping turtle from one of the lakes in Forest Park.

Stella Uiterwaal, a postdoctoral fellow with the Living Earth Collaborative, tracks a raccoon as part of the Forest Park Living Lab project.

AGAINST THE ODDS

Enduring

Hope

By Amanda Dahl

Parents often experience a time in their child’s life when they notice massive change in their behavior, attitude or interests. This shift can occur for a variety of reasons and in different periods of life, such as when a young child develops speech skills, when they transition into adulthood or when they begin exploring romantic relationships. When your child’s personality dramatically changes, it can be difficult to differentiate between common and less common development.

When St. Louis mother Sally Desu started researching the drastic personality changes she was noticing in her son, she knew other families must be experiencing similar feelings of confusion and uncertainty. That inspired her to start the Gleam of Hope Community, a support group aimed at providing mental health resources to families – especially to minorities.

“It’s not that [parents] want to give up; they’re so frustrated, and they don’t know what to do,” Desu says. “They’re just like, ‘Forget this; I don’t know what to do anymore!’”

That’s how Desu felt when her oldest son graduated from high school and moved out of state for college. “It was like night and day,” she says. “Over the phone, he was being really rude and disrespectful – and I had never experienced that.”

After expulsion from college due to run-ins with law enforcement, Josh had become almost unrecognizable. It wasn’t until several hospital stays later, at Mercy in St. Louis, that Josh received a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder: bipolar type.

Getting her son the help he needed proved to be challenging, and Desu recently shared the experience in a memoir titled “A Gleam of Hope.”

For Desu’s family, the biggest improvement in Josh’s care occurred when they connected with nonprofit organizations that understood their situation.

“You’re going to need a village,” she says. “So many people are living with [mental illness], and they just ignore it or think it’s their fault. They don’t want to deal with it. It’s a stigma … especially in Black communities.”

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in 20 U.S. adults experiences a serious mental illness. Desu’s experience motivated her to launch a support group aimed at assisting minority communities. She rented a community center for monthly meetups, where families could learn about available resources. A Maplewood police officer attended one such meeting to share advice on what to say during an emergency call that could offer clarity of the full situation and help keep everyone involved safe.

“There’s not a lot of people of color that embrace the idea of opening up, even with the church [communities],” Desu says. “But there’s also practicing beyond praying. There are practical things you have to do. God made

doctors. psychiatrists and medication as well.”

Desu now serves on the board of the Behavioral Health Network, which aims to improve behavioral health planning and coordination through a network of community leaders. Her son, Josh, now has an apartment and receives financial support and regular medical care. The Gleam of Hope Community is on a current hiatus, but Desu aims to resume meetings in the spring.

“I just knew I’m not the only one going through this,” Desu says. “I’m telling my story to embolden others.”

Desu’s memoir, “A Gleam of Hope,” is available at the EyeSeeMe bookstore in University City and on Amazon. ln

Gleam of Hope Community, St. Louis, gleamofhopecommunity.com

MORE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

NAMI St. Louis, 988 (crisis hotline), 314-962-4670, namistl.org

Places for People, 1-800-811-4760 (crisis hotline), 314-615-9105, placesforpeople.org

Project Workspace

By Connie Mitchell

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed work for many people. When offices closed and thousands of workers discovered they could do their jobs from remote locations, businesses had to reevaluate the role of the traditional office going forward. The question was: how?

Arcturis, a nationally recognized architectural design collaborative headquartered in St. Louis, works with local employers to redesign and effectively utilize office space as some employees continue remote or hybrid work and others return to their communal spaces. Since the pandemic began, the firm has worked with corporate clients to design more than 1 million square feet of hybrid office space.

“Pre-pandemic, most employees traveled to their office and had an assigned workspace. Today, companies are rethinking what the ‘right-sized’ footprint is to support their organizational needs and creating the quantity and type of space to support the organization,” says Julie Keil, principal at Arcturis. As employers consider the optimal environment for various roles, their space needs to reflect the new strategic structures.

“Clients are investing in work cafes, IT/AV improvements and replacing a portion of their traditional workstations and offices with activitybased work settings,” says Kelly Pimmel, senior architect and workplace strategist. “Activity-based work settings are designed to support the various work styles people experience throughout a day, from intensely focused work to highly collaborative work and everything in between.”

The relationship between architect and client has changed with these different desired outcomes. Keil notes that the initial process had been primarily data-driven, based on square footage per person, headcount information and ancillary requirements. Today, her focus centers on culture, employee engagement and creating environments that make employees want to come into the office.

“The most interesting spaces we have been designing for clients are active work hubs, where there are no assigned seats but instead a flexible environment to support both individuals and groups of various sizes,” Pimmel says. These often feature movable furniture and power sources paired with immersive technology, dining and gathering spaces.

Pimmel anticipates continued corporate investment in collaborative spaces, a renewed interest in sustainability and an increased focus on employee wellbeing. “There is no one-sizefits solution, and each company should plan their changes with their unique culture, values and strategic plan in mind,” she says. “Also, it is human to resist change, and investing in change management can significantly minimize the business disruption caused by workplace projects and initiatives.” Keil adds that the overall goal is “creating universal equitable design throughout the space where all employees can work to their greatest potential.” ln

Miniature Horse Sanctuary ctuary

Story and photos by Emily Standlee

THE TEAM AT R&R RANCH IS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON CARING FOR THESE SMALL – BUT MIGHTY – MINIS

Among the conservation areas and tree-lined streets of Wildwood, Missouri sits R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary. The nonprofit organization has become a beloved facet of the community – not only because of the small, galloping horses passersby often glimpse from the road, but also for their inspiring mission to educate the public on what it takes to care for these popular, yet often mistreated, animals.

“ We like to think of ourselves as an ‘accidental rescue, ’” owner Stacy Rolfe explains. She and her husband David originally purchased the 32-acre property in 2013 as raw land. They share the space with turkey and deer in order to preserve its natural beauty.

Knowing they ’d have a barn on the property, the family thought that eventually owning a mini horse could be fun. “Little did we know,” Rolfe adds. “ We fell into the same trap that so many others do.”

In 2016, Rolfe’s daughter Belle – a competitive equestrian who now works alongside her mom at the sanctuary – found two mini horses on Craigslist and purchased them with Rolfe. “These minis, a bonded pair, were both 2 years old,” Rolfe says. “By the time we got them, they were on their fourth owner In two short years, they’d been bought and sold four times.”

After becoming aware of this common issue, the family promised to give any mini horse they could a forever home and to inform the public about the animals’ needs in the process, as too many owners tend to see mini horses as novelties.

Just six weeks after the two original minis came to the sanctuary, their previous owner called Rolfe and asked if she wanted to purchase a mini mare and her baby Initially, Rolfe declined, but she began to change her mind when considering the repercussions.

“Overnight, as I thought about these two being sold the next day with the high probability that the baby would be separated from its mother, I called offering to purchase them both,” she says.

Although his mother has since passed away, the baby, Stanley, is now 9 years old and thriving thanks to the hardworking team at R&R Ranch who keep the sanctuary going.

“ We have an outstanding team managing the barn who [cleans stalls and feeds the horses],” Rolfe explains. “My daughter and I fill in everywhere else. Together, we handle social media, working with the horses, medical and farrier work, therapy visits, school and community outreach and tour programs. ”

The five-person team could talk about their herd of minis for days. For instance, Banks, a small white mini horse, was found by Rolfe in Arkansas at 18 years old. “He spent his life giving pony rides at carnivals and birthday parties,” she says. “He was completely bitten up when we got him – a result of the bigger ponies biting him over food.”

Once he arrived, the team started Banks on a nutrition plan, fixed his teeth and trimmed his feet. Although he only weighs 215 pounds, he’d given rides to children of all sizes, Rolfe says – all while wearing a 19-pound saddle.

“Part [of ] what we do at R&R is educating the public on the proper care and treatment of minis,” Rolfe says. “[This includes] teaching parents and grandparents that horses can approximately carry 20 percent of their body weight. Given Banks’ weight of 215 pounds, he could carry 40 pounds, [which is] the size of a toddler We can assume he’d been carrying much bigger children on his back ”

Even with good intentions, the dangers of purchasing an animal without doing proper research – or just because it looks adorable – are numerous. Many people do not have the resources or knowledge to care for their mini horses properly, Rolfe explains, which means they get passed from hand to hand – just like the sanctuary ’ s first pair of horses.

With free monthly public tours for up to 40 guests – and private tours for groups of five to 20-plus, as well as corporate tours – the sanctuary ’ s goal of protecting miniature horses is going off without a hitch.

R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary, 18222 Wild Horse Creek Road, Wildwood, randrranchminis.com

We have an outstanding team managing the barn who [cleans stalls and feeds the horses].”

– STACY ROLFE

By Maggie Peters

COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS MICDS SUMMER CAMPS

Play, learn, and create this summer at Community School’s beautiful 18-acre campus. Camps are available for children ages 3 through eighth grade and include half-day and full-day options. Choose from dozens of activities led by experienced faculty and partners, including Community School’s signature FUNdamentals camp. Camps have limited enrollment, so register today!

900 Lay Road, 314-991-0005, communityschool.com/camp

URSULINE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

Spend summer 2023 at Ursuline Academy! Summer programs include various athletic camps and partnerships with YMCA, COCA, Saint Louis Chess Club and Mad Science – available for children ages pre-K through 12th grade. Each camp is listed separately and designed to create an entire week of full-day fun. Spots are filling up fast! Secure your spot this summer by going online today.

341 S. Sappington Road, 314-984-2818, ursulinestl.org/ursuline-academy-summer-camps

Your summer adventure awaits at MICDS! Three camps – along with the Global Online Academy – offer a variety of activities for children in grades K-12. Campers will explore unique learning opportunities, academic and enrichment courses, sports, and hobbies. Except for the virtual GOA program, all camps are located on the MICDS campus and supervised by counselors and staff.

101 N. Warson Road, 314-995-7450, ext.7677, micds.org/summer-camps

WHITFIELD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

Summer at Whitfield offers a variety of engaging and enriching camp options, including Camp Whitfield, Sports Camps and a summer session for middle school-aged campers. Whether you’re on the court, in the art studio, or in the science lab, campers are guided through new challenges, team-building, and fun! Registration opens on March 1 - go online to learn more today!

175 S. Mason Road, 314-434-5141, whitfieldschool.org/about/summer-camp

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30 FEATURE: February Fashion

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HOME Haute THE TRIO

By Nancy Robinson

Clever designs, high-end materials and a striking black-and-white palette evoke the world of haute couture.

e. Lawrence Ltd.’s five-volume decorative book stack features a quirky quote by Carrie bradshaw, star of the popular “Sex in the City” TV series. (viestlouis.com)

Inspired by the world of haute couture, Lili allesandra’s new Peru collection of decorative pillows adds a punch with bold black velvet applique on pure white linen. The fall 2022 introductions include, from left to right: a 28 by 28-inch european pillow, a 24 by 24-inch square pillow, an 18 by 30-inch large rectangle and a 14 by 22-inch small rectangle. (lilialessandra.com)

Looking very black tie, eJ Victor’s blake modern occasional table has a lustrous black lacquer finish over solid maple hardwood with a brass accent in the center. (designanddetailstl.com)

PREP Date Night

By Amanda Dahl

The date night ritual often begins long before you head out the door. As you debate which outfit in your closet sends the perfect message, make prep time more fun with these St. Louis-based beauty products sure to boost your confidence for the date to come.

SKIN

Treat your skin like royalty with a custom oil blend made by a Lark Skin Co. esthetician. If you need a quick fix, the local beauty brand’s Rosehip + Citrus Balancing Facial Oil serves as a daily moisturizer that addresses breakouts and balances oil production to ensure your face glows just the right amount for the evening ahead.

SCENT

Looking to set the mood? If you’re seeking something spicy, try the “Alhambra” cologne by

Béatus Paris, the clean beauty brand co-created by the Busch family. Golden Gems offers roll-on perfumes like “Hazel,” a bold floral scent that celebrates strong women, according to the shop’s website.

NAILS

Keep your at-home manicure clean with K. Ferrara, a family-owned business that produces a line of polishes made with nontoxic formulas that perform beautifully.

Lovers of all things neutral will appreciate K. Ferrara’s “Melodie” shade, which will have your fingertips sparkling in the candlelight with a shimmering, pearlescent finish. If bold is more your style, try K. Ferrara in “Rosa” to capture the vibrancy of magenta, recently named the Pantone color of the year.

FACE

Blissoma focuses on all-natural remedies to your skin and beauty concerns. Pat on the

locally based company’s Alima Pure Mineral Concealer, then swipe your cheeks and brow bone with the Alima Pure Cream Highlighter for a finished look.

EYES

Visit St. Louis’ Midtown neighborhood for a semi-permanent solution to shaping your brows. Inked Beauty Bar can fill in super-plucked eyebrows by tattooing in natural color and shading. Powder brow treatments last up to two years, while permanent eyeliner can last up to five years.

LIPS

Bee Naturals, a spa and store found in Maplewood, promises to pamper your lips with its luxury lipstick offerings. Choose from warm and neutral tones to cool and colorful shades in a variety of opacities, or opt for a soothing gloss over your own natural color with Bee Naturals’ lip gloss stick. ln

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LANDSCAPE SPECTACULAR SHRUBS

By Pat Raven, Ph.D., and Julie Hess

In a small garden, plant choices are never made just once. When space is limited, it’s important to consider factors such as blooming time or disease resistance when making your selections and thoroughly research your options with catalogs or online sources. John Elsley, a retired horticulturist from the Missouri Botanical Garden and a talented plantsman, recommended some of his favorite shrubs for our new garden along with some of my personal choices.

Hamamelis mollis (Wisley Supreme) is John’s favorite witch hazel, often blooming in late fall after a stunning foliage display. I am partial to Arnold Promise, which is one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring garden, and hamamelis virginiana (Harvest Moon), which is the last to flower. Orange, copper and red cultivars shine in large gardens.

Closely related is fothergilla gardenia (Blue Mist), which is a classic free flowering and attractive scrub

with honey-scented blooms and blue foliage. Even though Blue Mist is an excellent fall color, it is being rapidly replaced by F. x intermedia (Blue Shadow), which is a newer, more vigorous selection.

Like ice cream flavors of the month, breeders frequently put out new hydrangeas, which makes finalizing selections difficult. Native to the United States, the Hydrangea quercifolia offers multi-season interest and several outstanding selections such as Snow Queen or Ruby Slippers. The dwarf ‘Pee Wee’ is being replaced now the by showier ‘Munchkin’. Classic H. arborescens (Annabelle) is an excellent form of this native species but is being supplanted by Incrediball, while H. paniculata (Limelight) remains popular. Viburnums, like hydrangeas, offer many great choices. If you only have room for one, consider selecting V. x juddii, which has an outstanding fragrance and compact form.

For a pollinator garden, John suggests Buddleia davidii (Nanho Purple), a dwarf with heavy extended bloom and blue foliage. The Summer Sips Sangria Butterfly Bush is non-

invasive and produces vibrant magenta flowers that act as a powerful butterfly magnet. Elsley also recommends dwarf Drift Roses, which are free-flowering, low-maintenance and diseaseresistant. Taller varieties such as Nitty Gitty, standing slightly taller at 3 feet, or Grace n’ Grit at 5 feet, make cutting your garden easier. Both are available in several different colors.

One of my particular childhood favorite shrubs is the camellia. Semi-double pink C. japonica (April Remembered) in the Ice Angels® series is one of the finest cold-hardy varieties. C. x (Survivor) has single white flowers on a larger shrub. Fall-blooming C. x (Winter’s Interlude) has pink anemone-form blossoms. Plant camellias in a protected spot with morning sun or part shade to prevent winter desiccation. ln

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Stray Rescue of St. Louis recently celebrated its 25th annual “Hope for the Holidays” Gala at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails and small bites, plus a red carpet for dogs, candy bar and silent and live auctions. Throughout the night, guest speakers regaled those in attendance with their stories and several live performances took place. The evening’s proceeds help fund the housing, health and fostering of abandoned and neglected pets around St. Louis.

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STAGES held its annual Applause Gala recently at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers and had the chance to bid on a collection of one-of-a-kind silent auction items. After dinner, everyone moved into the Ross Family Theatre for a live auction, a performance by the STAGES Performing Arts Academy and entertainment from Norbert Leo Butz and his band. Jack Lane, executive producer of STAGES for 36 seasons, was honored at the event.

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The Black Repertory Company recently held its 46th annual gala at the Music School building at 560 Trinity Avenue in University City. The arts organization is known for showcasing up-and-coming talent, as well as work written by Black playwrights. Along with a prestigious awards ceremony, guests enjoyed a performance by the Morehouse College Glee Club. The Glee Club has traveled extensively, with past performances in Poland, Bermuda, South Africa and Puerto Rico. Proceeds from the evening support the Black Rep’s summer performing arts, teen tech and professional fellows programs.

Photos and story by Jon Gitchoff

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Anew casual Delmar Loop eatery specializes in loose meat sandwiches, a classic style of sandwich that was popularized in the Midwest nearly a century ago but never quite hit the St. Louis area. Lousies on the Loop debuted in University City in late October with its take on the loose meat sandwich – including vegan and breakfast options – alongside a menu of Southern-inspired sides, salads and desserts.

The concept comes from married duo Daniel and Kelle Boyer. The couple previously owned and operated their own pickle business, The French Pickler, in New Orleans before moving to St. Louis. For Daniel, who grew up in Bowling Green, Missouri, returning to the Midwest to open his first restaurant brought his culinary career full circle.

Daniel started working in restaurants at age 13 before moving to Austin, Texas, to attend culinary school. He went on to work for the RitzCarlton in Colorado for a season before jumping on an opportunity for the company to transfer to New Orleans. He and Kelle met a few years later while working at a restaurant together. With Lousies on the Loop, the Boyers bring their experiences in hospitality to a small St. Louis storefront that serves casual fare six days a week.

“Loose meat sandwiches or hamburgers are something I grew up with in northern Missouri,” Daniel Boyer says. “They’re prolific in Iowa, Illinois and the Tri-State region. “I love them and hadn’t seen them in St. Louis, so I thought there’d be a niche to fill. That’s kind of where it all got started.”

Boyer grew up with the Maid-Rite franchise’s version of the sandwich, which he says features hamburger cooked on a steam table. His version features plenty of unique touches, beginning with beef ground in-house daily, seasoned and cooked on a flat top with grilled onions. When it’s time to assemble a sandwich, the savory concoction is browned over high heat on the flat top – in similar fashion to a smashburger – to achieve crisp edges, is topped with cheese (American, Swiss or blue) and served on toasted buns with yellow mustard and house pickles.

A vegan Lousie features chopped button and cremini mushrooms prepared in a similar manner to the ground meat version. All sandwiches can be topped with mayonnaise, lettuce, sliced onions and seasoned tomato. Sandwiches can be purchased à la carte or as part of a combo or family meal.

Side options include Cajun-seasoned potato salad with corn, celery, pickles and peppers; blue cheese coleslaw with a seasonal pickle garnish; mushroom and wild rice risotto; and Backer’s potato chips from Fulton, Missouri. For dessert, Lousies offers options including a traditional New Orleans-style pecan bread pudding, as well as Jell-O creations in flavors such as caramel apple.

Breakfast options, available all day, include a Lousie omelet sandwich, oatmeal, grits and a platter with two eggs cooked your way and hash browns, toast and preserves.

“It’s been great to have a lot of support from the neighborhood and the community; we really just want to build something new here for people to enjoy,” Boyer says.

Lousies On the Loop is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ln

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Introducing The Smith

By Drew Gieseke

For more than 14 years, The MOTO Museum has served as a destination for motorcycle enthusiasts to see a private collection of bikes from across the world. In early 2023, the attraction reinvented its functional showroom into a hip, 7,500-square-foot event space – rebranded as The Smith – with the flexibility to host events of all kinds for groups of up to 1,000 people.

The renovation and reopening mark major milestones that set The Smith up for future success.

“We gave it a refresh to make it more appealing to the average customer,” Rachael Soete, business director for The Smith at the MOTO Museum, says. “We also want it to feel more sleek and modern with vintage characteristics. It was more masculine before, and we’re really trying to push a gender-neutral vibe.”

Named for The MOTO Museum’s founder and owner, Steve Smith, The Smith’s primary event space can accommodate seating for 450 people with the option to change out walls, so planners and hosts can match the mood of their events. The lighter wall option delivers a more upscale presentation, while the darker version complements the industrial aesthetic of the event space.

The space can also fit up to 1,000 people standing for cocktail events or concerts. An onsite pre-function space features a display of nearly 20 European motorcycles from Smith’s personal collection and fits roughly 250 people, making it ideal for cocktail hours or corporate welcome areas. The Smith also staffs a full-service catering team onsite that’s responsible for all the food and beverage provided during events.

“That’s one less thing our clients have to think about – and the food is amazing,” Soete says.

Other notable design features include new brass chandeliers that feel both timeless and trendy, 700 feet of string lights and fresh coats of paint. The Smith’s team polished the floors, which were dyed darker to create a sleek, finished look and amplify the warmth of the venue. The result is a must-see transformation.

“There was always a big gallery in that space,

and it has been doing events for 10 years,” Soete says. “But it hasn’t been touched, renovated or given a name for itself since it opened. The idea behind naming [the venue] The Smith was to make it identifiable and help the space feel more inviting.”

People certainly seem to have gotten the memo. Soete says her team has been busy since they first launched the renovated venue and even hosted tours for upcoming events while they put the finishing touches on the project. Once completed, the team plans to celebrate their hard work in the same space they helped create.

“We’ll have a big launch party within the next couple of months and invite all of the people we work with closely, as well as wedding coordinators, photographers and more,” Soete said. “Long-term, we’re looking to reach as many people and have as many people in the space as we can.”

The Smith is now available for event bookings throughout 2023. ln

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The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis redefines modern opera through its new program, The New Works Collective. The forward-thinking opera company gathered a panel of diverse St. Louis community members who went through hundreds of brand-new opera pitches, choosing works to develop into 20-minute operettas. The panel’s selections are innovative, inclusive and ultimately challenge what opera looks like today.

In the words of OTSL Marketing Director Anh Le, this process helps produce work that matters to St. Louisans, showing them that their stories matter. “At a recent workshop preview last December, we invited members of our community to come see excerpts from each opera, ” Le says. “People whooped, laughed, cried and danced … the energy of these new operas is so visceral!”

A major part of the OTSL mission is to tell stories that might have missed the spotlight in traditional operas. “Cook Shack,” for example, follows the story of a young Black girl named Dayo who faces bullying in a new school On a class field trip to a local wax museum exhibition loosely based on the St. Louis’ Griot Museum of Black History, Dayo meets three historic Black female inventors who teach her to accept and love her identity : Annie Malone, the first Black female millionaire who was credited for starting the Black hair industry ; Dr Patricia Bath, who revolutionized cataract surgery ; and Marie Van Brittan Brown, who invented the modern home security system

“To be able to create a work that empowers and celebrates Black women was so important to me, ” composer Del’Shawn Taylor says. “And to do it in a way that was not [glorifying] trauma, as we see a lot today with Black stories. Celebrating their contributions is empowering to the next generation of young Black women. ”

Taylor came up with the idea before he knew about OTSL’s New Works Collective. When he pitched it, he asked to work with a Black female librettist who could write the text for “Cook Shack.” “I didn’t feel, as a Black man, that I could speak for the Black female experience.”

The community panel suggested that Taylor work with Samiya Bashir, an applicant for the New Works Collective who was looking for a composing partner “Del’Shawn talked about this as his love letter to Black women – for me, it’s a love letter to ourselves, and to that inner child space that probably needs a little care, ” Bashir says. “I realized, as I heard the piece sung [for the first time], ‘I am Dayo. I know this girl.’”

Another New Works opera, “Slanted: An American Rock Opera,” gave co-creator Simon Tam a chance to create a work that he identified with, too. “Slanted” tells the true story of Tam’s band, The Slants, and their journey to the Supreme Court in an attempt to trademark their band name.

“In this case, the government said that the name of The Slants was disparaging to persons of Asian descent, even though we happen to be an all-Asian band,” Tam says. “One of my longtime frustrations is that even though I was in the nation’s highest court fighting for freedom of speech, I wasn’t actually allowed to say anything in that room I always had these fantasy sequences [where I wondered:] What if I could say what I wanted to say? What if I could advocate for myself ?”

“Slanted” challenges the modern interpretation of opera music by being performed almost entirely in rock music style. “Cook Shack” also defies the stereotypical opera, featuring music styles such as hip-hop and ragtime.

The final and arguably most important component of accessibility is actually reaching your intended audience, according to Bashir She cites the Annie Malone Children & Family Services, a foster house in St. Louis, as an example. “I hope they’re coming,” Bashir says. “These girls should be there because the story is about them, and it’s for them. It’s for all of us. ”

The New Works Collective operas will be presented March 16 to March 18 at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA. Tickets range from $35 to $55. Visit opera-stl.org/whats-on/nwc to reserve your tickets now.

People whooped, laughed, cried and danced ... the energ y of these new operas is so visceral.”

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Taking Stage

The new year brought renewed enthusiasm and a burst of energy to local theater companies, especially for New Jewish Theatre, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Stray Dog Theatre, which is in its 20th anniversary season.

Rebekah Scallet is starting her second season as NJT’s artistic director. She follows founder Kathleen Sitzer, who retired in 2018, and Sitzer’s successor, Eddie Coffield. Scallet arrived in St. Louis in 2020 after serving for nine years as the producing artistic director of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre and working in theater for 10 years in Chicago.

“I first heard about New Jewish Theatre when I was still living in Arkansas,” Scallet says. “I had friends in St. Louis who were working for NJT as actors, directors and designers. They all said wonderful things about the company. Since I am Jewish, I was also particularly excited at the prospect of working with a Jewish theater.”

The 25th anniversary season was previously programmed by Coffield before his departure in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scallet explains that there are a few differences between past and current productions. “This season was primarily programmed by Eddie, so I haven’t really put my spin on it yet,” she says. “One thing I would say is notably different is our upcoming production of “Into the Woods” in December, which I did select. Though NJT has done musicals in the past, they have typically been chamber musicals or revues. This will be one of the first big Broadway musicals to be produced here.”

Telling stories through a Jewish lens has been an important part of New Jewish Theatre’s mission since its founding in 1997. “Being a Jewish theater makes us unique among other companies in St. Louis,” Scallet says. “Our productions provide both an opportunity for Jewish people to see stories of themselves and their families on stage, as well as offer non-Jewish theater-goers the chance to experience these universal stories and learn more about cultures and traditions that might be different from their own.”

Founded in January 2003, Stray Dog Theatre’s mission statement similarly promises “to create productions and programs that challenge, educate, entertain and inspire audiences, artists and communities alike. Reflecting on the human experience by bringing social awareness to universal issues is paramount. Toward these ends, SDT vows to honor diversity and embrace inclusiveness.”

“These are things people are mentioning now,” says Stray Dog Theatre founder and artistic director Gary Bell. “We were ahead of the curve. Our goal is to make our theater accessible to everyone [with] an affordable mission outreach.”

Of the company’s studio space in Tower Grove, Bell says, “It’s really important for us to be located in the City of St. Louis. [My partner] Rob and I wanted to stress our theater outreach effort. It’s really important for us to be members of the community.”

In addition to producing six mainstage shows

per season, Stray Dog Theatre also runs Stray Pups Youth Theatre and Arts-in-Mind, an after-school program committed to cultivating the safe and positive development of children, families and communities. Its Silver Stage program is designed to feature actors over the age of 55. Stray Dog also produces an annual New Works Laboratory and offers an “Arts-in-Reach” for students ages 8 to 15, who participate in hands-on script writing, acting exercises, costume creation and scenic design.

Both New Jewish Theatre and Stray Dog Theatre work hard to bring their growing subscription bases the very best in theater productions while challenging and entertaining them along the way. Congratulations to both on their milestone anniversaries. ln

REBEKAH SCALLET PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW JEWISH THEATRE; TOP PHOTO BY JON GITCHOFF; GARY BELL PHOTO COURTESY OF STRAY DOG THEATRE; BOTTOM PHOTO BY JOHN LAMB

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