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from February 21, 2020

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e National Children’s Cancer Society AN EVENING WITH THE CARDINALS

Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett I n January, for the eighth year straight, The National Children’s Cancer Society hosted An Evening With the Cardinals in The Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station in that municipality’s Downtown West neighborhood. Guests started the evening with a cocktail hour, during which they could bid on items from both the Cards and the Blues and be photographed with Redbirds emeriti Ozzie Smith and Ted Simmons. At the event, the “Wizard” and “Simba” also shared stories from their stints on the team. Dan McLaughlin emceed the evening. For more than 30 years, the society has supported families during the daunting experience of childhood cancer, giving them emotional and financial support, as well as hope. It has served more than 44,000 children and distributed more than $67 million to those families. VisitLADUENEWS.COM TO SEE MORE FABULOUS PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT! ln

Amy Stolze, Sam Wei

Tom, Jessica and Cindy Orscheln

Viji and Bala Vanukuru

I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the board of e National Children’s Cancer Society for over 25 years and board chair for the past 10 years. My dedication to the organization stems from the very important need the organization fullls for families battling childhood cancer. If it weren’t for the NCCS, many children and their families would have struggled with medical expenses and supporting their family while their child was undergoing treatment. To see a child that has recovered from cancer with the support from the NCCS is most rewarding.

MARK SLOCOMB, BOARD CHAIRMAN

Erin Englehardt Orf, Kim Shea

Julie Margenthaler, Nathan Free

Vicki Knobloch, Chris Guimbarda Paul and Kelly Wagner

Milica Vogt, Rachael Maurer, Lindsay McLaughlin

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FANCIULLA DEL WEST WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS Performances, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; Box Office, 2324 Marconi Ave.; 314-865-0038, winteroperastl.org

Fanciulla del West by Giacomo Puccini invites you to the Gold Rush era of California, where Minnie, who runs a saloon, encounters Dick Johnson, a bandit on the run from sheriff Jack Rance. Can Minnie’s love save Dick’s life, or will Sheriff Rance hang Dick and claim Minnie for his own?

MIRIAM OPEN HOUSES MIRIAM SCHOOL & MIRIAM ACADEMY Miriam School, 501 Bacon Ave.; Miriam Academy, 2845 N. Ballas Road; 314-968-3893, miriamstl.org

As the St. Louis region’s most comprehensive resource for children with learning differences, Miriam’s programs meet each student’s unique social, emotional and academic needs. Visit the open houses on Sunday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Miriam School, for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, and Miriam Academy, for high schoolers.

STUDENTS OF THE YEAR LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel, 314-590-2235, studentsoftheyear.org/students-year-st-louis

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society [LLS] celebrates its philanthropic leadership development program as highly motivated high schoolers campaign on behalf of LLS’ mission. Show support at the grand finale on April 3, where you’ll hear Honored Hero Emma’s story, and meet the Students of the Year and Pediatric Oncology Nurses of the Year.

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At STAGES St. Louis, you get to truly experience the story! The 34th season dazzles with: the classic story, A Chorus Line; the heartfelt tale, La Cage aux Folles; and a fan-favorite, Always … Patsy Cline! Subscriptions are on sale now, call or visit online to get yours today.

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SWAN LAKE SAINT LOUIS BALLET 1 University Drive at University of MissouriSt. Louis, 314-516-4949, touhill.org

Saint Louis Ballet presents the most popular ballet of all time, Swan Lake, with all new sets and costumes! Mystery, tragedy, passion and fabulous dancing – this classic story has it all. Catch a matinee or evening performance from April 3 to 5 at the Touhill, with group and student discounts available.

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