March 5, 2021

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PUZZLING PLEASURES

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Local masters of the crossword Sid Sivakumar and Matthew Stock discuss their enthusiasm with LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

Kids MD Innovation Hub Healthy Appetite Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Crossword Kings

Gatherings & Goodwill

Design & Décor LOKEY’S HIGH CONCEPT Home goods and horticulture rule at LoKey Designs, Laura Dooley’s studio in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood, and Dooley here shares insights about the venture’s physical and online sites alike with LN associate editor emerita Bethany Christo.

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29 The Trio On Trend Design Elements FEATURE: LoKey Designs

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Angels’ Arms

Arts & Culture

36 Dinner to Go 37 FEATURE:

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INCLUSIVE LITERATURE LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith covers an important exhibition at St. Louis’ Field House Museum.

Missouri Historical Society

38 Arts Speak 39 Ready Readers 40 FEATURE: Field House Museum

For more than 60 years, Mari de Villa Senior Living has served the St. Louis community by providing care that’s personalized for each resident’s health and social needs. Learn more about Mari de Villa’s commitment to care on Page 8. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

“It’s a nice feeling to be able to depend on the staff for whatever we need. It really makes life easier for us, especially now.”

— Charlotte, Resident

OUR SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY IS THRIVING. At The Gatesworth, social distancing does not mean social isolation. Today, we’re as vibrant, spirited and positive as ever before!

Join us at The Gatesworth for a living experience nothing short of exceptional, and a community nothing less than extraordinary.

Exceptional People. Exceptional Living.

We invite you to learn what retirement living at The Gatesworth is all about. We’d love to get to know you.

Now welcoming new residents. Call to schedule a personal visit.

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Speaking of things that thrive in the sun, consider St. Louis’ favorite friendly plant lady, Laura Dooley of home goods and plant business LoKey Designs.

Starting on Page 29 by LN contributor Bethany Christo, read all about LoKey’s gorgeous new storefront and wide array of plant care services.

And don’t miss LN regular Drew Gieske’s article on Page 14 about the new solar power program destined to help the metro area become a Midwestern leader in sustainable energy.

Keep your energy elevated with LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith’s feature starting on Page 40 about the Field House Museum’s newest exhibition centered on inclusive representation in literature, in partnership with St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature.

Finally, on the entirely probable chance that this month doesn’t forecast sunshine and therefore require some rainy day activities, check out LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach’s interview starting on Page 18 with St. Louis’ crossword puzzle craftsmen Sid Sivakumar and Matthew Stock.

Happy March!

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ON THE COVER MARI DE VILLA SENIOR LIVING

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By Maggie Peters Photo by Sarah Conroy

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ince opening its doors in 1960, Mari de Villa has operated under the conviction that no two people age the same way.

Therefore, the senior living community has made it its mission to provide personalized care for its every resident.

“Every day, we get up committed to providing the best care we can.” says president and CEO Fred Wiesehan. “We have created a personal approach at Mari de Villa by remaining true to our core values.”

With its 22-acre campus in Town and Country, Mari de Villa offers a variety of levels of care, from independent living in its Villa Estates to 24-hour care in its Villa West, Villa East and Waterford buildings.

Mari de Villa’s dedicated and experienced staff are committed to serve each resident’s unique needs. “We don’t have multiple locations to focus on, so the staff truly get to know our guests and their families,” Wiesehan says. “Caring for the guests of Mari de Villa has truly been the life of many of the staff and management, some who have been part of Mari de Villa for more than 40 years.”

For residents needing individual attention, Villa East and Waterford have a variety of care levels, allowing residents to age gracefully. “As our guests grow older, it is generally the case that his or her care needs will increase,” Wiesehan explains. “Being licensed as a skilled nursing [ facility], we can adapt to these changes with little disruption to them.”

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With the help of outstanding staff, Mari de Villa has been able to handle the COVID-19 pandemic without a single case in the first 10 months. “We did have a few cases in November and December, but we are now COVID-free once again at Mari de Villa,” Wiesehan says. “With the exception of a few newer residents, all Mari de Villa residents have received both doses of the vaccine.” The community is planning to re-open dining rooms and resume live music and indoor visits in March, applying by safety guidelines and restrictions.

The Independent Living Villa Estates extend beyond physical health, with a concentrated focus on emotional comfort and wellbeing. Residents are given all the accommodations of a luxury resort, including water aerobic classes, exercise classes, clubs and outings that allow residents to stay active with their interests and lifestyles. The villas range from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet and feature décor chosen by the resident.

“The senior living landscape can be very confusing for families trying to navigate through the senior living options,” Wiesehan says. ”We would welcome the opportunity to tour families through Mari de Villa and answer any questions you may have. We are confident you will be pleased with what you see.”

Mari de Villa, 13900 Clayton Road, Town and Country, 636-227-5347, maridevilla.com

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FRONT & CENTER

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KIDS MD

KIDS AND THE COVID-19 VACCINE

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

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ith COVID-19 vaccines finally released, more Americans have been vaccinated as of Feb. 1 than have contracted COVID-19 – finally, some good news! The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, available under the federal Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization, were developed in record time and are being distributed in a systematic manner targeting those at high risk because of age, occupation or medical status.

As a pediatrician, though, I would like to address why children are not receiving these vaccines yet.

The answer is partially because of children’s lesser tendency to be affected

by COVID-19 infections but largely because of the process by which vaccines are developed, tested and approved. These vaccines, as well as others currently in development, were not initially tested in children under the age of 16 (Pfizer) and 18 (Moderna). Both companies are currently testing their respective vaccines to determine their safety and the best dose for kids between the ages of 12 and 17, with plans to move to a younger age group soon. Both companies hope to have adequate safety and efficacy data to begin vaccination of children over the age of 12 by this summer, supply dependent, in time for the 2021 school year.

Although children are less likely to suffer from severe COVID-19

symptoms, the number of reported deaths in kids due to COVID-19 (247 as of Feb. 18) is only modestly higher than the number of deaths from influenza (188 in the 2019-20 flu season), and my colleagues and I highly recommend a flu vaccine every year for children ages 6 month and up. Similar to a flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine will lessen the severity of illness if someone contracts the novel coronavirus. When the vaccine is approved and supply is readily available, vaccinating kids will reduce the number of illnesses, prevent deaths and help the U.S. reach herd immunity more quickly – ultimately getting our kids back to normal daily lives.

In the meantime, even for those who have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s still imperative that all of us continue to wear our masks, keep our social distance and wash our hands regularly. We owe that to ourselves – and to one another.

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Nominations are now being accepted The Women of Achievement Award recognizes and honors women of diverse cultures, roles and accomplishments who have demonstrated commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through significant volunteer contributions.

A committee of community leaders will choose 10 honorees to be recognized during the 66th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration broadcast on Nine PBS in September 2021.

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INNOVATION HUB

Sunny Days Ahead

By Drew Gieseke

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olar power will soon become more accessible than ever for metro area businesses.

A new group-buy program dubbed Renew STL Solar and spearheaded by Renew Missouri and StraightUp Solar encourages clean energy cost savings and more. It also presents an opportunity to rethink how the metro area’s economy runs.

“We don’t necessarily have the cheapest electricity anymore,” says Andrew Linhares, regional director and senior counsel at Renew Missouri. “We did for a long time, but our rates have been rising very quickly. The cost of solar has dropped down rapidly.”

Renew STL Solar helps employers capitalize on these trends. The program, which announced its full-scale launch in January after completing two pilot projects last year, groups similar projects with one another to achieve higher economies of scale on solar equipment. In other words, when more businesses sign up to participate, more costs savings are realized for everyone.

Renew STL Solar also partners with local municipalities and governments to help spread the word and train people to enter the solar industry. Among the notable early participants are Creve Coeur, St. Louis and University City, as well as Washington University in St. Louis.

Businesses first reach out to Linhares and his team to learn more about the program.

As leads are qualified, locally acclaimed solar company StraightUp Solar develops an estimate for given projects.

“It’s going to be different for every customer,” Linhares says. “Our program is available to everybody, [including] manufacturers, churches, retailers, schools.”

Linhares stresses that businesses have more to gain from solar power than just reduced savings. The ideal involves delivering a whole suite of features, including tracking progress toward sustainability efforts, such as reducing carbon emissions, securing rebates and other taxincentive funding, and even generating positive public relations for participating businesses.

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Better still? Providing equitable job growth in the area for the future of the economy here – and for the planet.

“Solar installer is a rapidly growing job sector,” Linhares says. “And it’s something that is capable of training people very quickly. It’s a high-quality, unexportable job. It’s a growing sector that will be ‘us’ forever. We’re going to be running our societies on wind and solar forever. It would be really great to have St. Louis as a regional hub for that technology.”

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Renew STL Solar, 3115 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 600, St. Louis, 314-471-9973, renewstlsolar.org

It’s a growing sector that will be ‘us’ forever. We’re going to be running our societies on wind and solar forever. It would be really great to have St. Louis as a regional hub for that technology.

HEALTHY APPETITE

Coconut I Custard

nspiring this silky coconut custard are the flavors of malabi (also known as muhallebi and mahalabia), a sweet milk pudding popular in the Middle East. Both dairy- and gluten-free, it’s incredibly easy to execute – 15 minutes, and you’re finished – so why not indulge, even on a weekday?

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Serves | 4 to 6 |

WITH BLUEBERRYSAFFRON SYRUP

Story and recipe by Amanda Elliott

Blueberry-Saffron Syrup (yields 1 cup)  ¼ cup sugar  ¼ cup blueberry jam  ¼ cup hot water  1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice  1 pinch saffron Coconut Custard  1 13.5-oz can coconut cream  1 cup unsweetened coconut milk  ½ cup sugar  ¹⁄³ cup cornstarch  ¼ cup water  toasted coconut or chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional) | Preparation – Blueberry-Saffron Syrup | In a small saucepan, add all ingredients; set over low heat, and whisk until sugar and jam have dissolved completely.

Set aside to cool. | Preparation – Coconut Custard | In a medium saucepan, combine coconut cream, coconut milk and sugar; set over medium-high heat, and stir until small bubbles start to form.

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly add slurry to pan; stir until mixture has thickened and coats back of a spoon. Remove from heat and divide into ramekins or small jars. Cover each with plastic wrap; transfer to refrigerator until cold for 3 to 4 hours. | To Serve | Remove custard from refrigerator; top with syrup and garnish of your choice. Enjoy!

Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering (peachtreebanquet.com) in Columbia and authors the website Rustic Supper (rusticsupper.com), where she shares recipes centering on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel. She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

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C R O S S WO R D K I NGS

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Images courtesy of Sid Sivakumar and Matthew Stock

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lthough most folks pass their days figuratively puzzling over life, St. Louisans Sid Sivakumar and Matthew Stock do so both figuratively and literally.

Both young men, that is, devote individual websites to the classic form of the crossword puzzle, Sivakumar with Sid’s Grids, Stock with Happy Little Puzzles.

Sivakumar and Stock, who just collaborated on a crossword for The New York Times at the start of the year, both enthuse about the form without hesitation.

“As a solver, crosswords are the perfect format for me to explore ingenious ideas, but within an intuitive and consistently defined framework,” says Sivakumar about what most compels him about crosswords.

“Other newspaper puzzles, like the standard sudoku and Jumble, are also very dependable in their format, but they don’t generally allow for much creativity in presentation or solving logic – conceptually, they’re more or less the same offerings each day. But each crossword has a different theme, a different voice and sometimes even a different set of rules altogether.

That variety compels me to solve the crossword nearly every day.

“As a puzzle-maker, I think crosswords are the puzzle format that most allows me to communicate artistic, not merely wordor logic-related, ideas to an audience. There’s not much one can say as a setter of sudoku puzzles, within the grids themselves, but as a crossword constructor, I can highlight cultural concepts, public figures and current events I think are important, and address them from my personal lens by writing clues in my own authorial voice.

“Considering the number of active crossword solvers in this country is estimated to be nearing 1 million, there are few other print media today that offer a similar volume of daily reader engagement.”

Stock echoes his colleague: “At their best, crosswords are rich, diverse lexical snapshots of our world – it’s an incredible feeling to come across a new word or a modern music artist while

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solving a puzzle, and it’s just as fun to work those entries into puzzles as a constructor.

“I love crosswords in large part because they feel simultaneously left brain and right brain, and you don’t get that as much when solving a simple word search or an average number puzzle.”

Stock and Sivakumar cite their personal favorites from the puzzles on their respective websites.

“That’s a tough question, since I try to only post things on my site that I’m really excited about sharing,” Stock says. “If I had to choose one, I’d say this themeless puzzle from January.

I really enjoy a lot of the wordplay clues in here – 35 across and 34 down are my favorites – and I was excited to get so many personal touches into the grid, like 10 down and 35 down – I’m a big fan of both [answers].”

Sivakumar responds with similar enthusiasm about themeless selections. “My favorite Sid’s Grids puzzle has to be Puzzle #28, an unthemed crossword with three Indian foods headlining in the center. From an architectural standpoint, I’m amazed the grid coalesced as it did – it was really fortuitous that all of the crossing down entries were valid, and even snazzy, entries.

“The puzzle is also accompanied by an essay I wrote about the state of cultural inclusivity in mainstream crossword publishing.”

Finally, the two of them address a topic that generally makes lesser mortals quiver and quail: The New York Times’ crossword – famous (or infamous) for its difficulty. More specifically, each answers the age-old question of whether he customarily does it with a pen or a pencil.

“Admittedly, I usually solve The New York Times crossword digitally – either on my phone or on a computer – but when

Considering the number of active crossword solvers in this country is estimated to be nearing 1 million, there are few other print media today that offer a similar volume of daily reader engagement. – SID SIVAKUMAR

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I feel like enjoying a crossword the old-fashioned way, I use a 0.7 mm-lead Bic pencil,” Sivakumar says. “The eraser always wears out before the lead does.”

Stock likewise selects the “neither” option. “I almost always solve the Times crossword on my computer,” he says. “Their puzzle drops online at 10 p.m. ET the night before it runs in print, so I usually try to do it right when it comes out online so I can talk about it with other puzzle folks sooner rather than later.

“I do print tons of other puzzles each week and solve them on my trusty puzzle clipboard. If I’m honest, I think the flex of solving a crossword in ink is pretty strange – even prolific solvers have slip-ups from time to time!

“So I’m proud to say I use a pencil – or an épée dipped in aioli, whichever’s easier to find in my apartment.”

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‌ e classic pagoda shape offers endless inspiration Th for furniture and fabric design alike.

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DESIGN ELEMENTS

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By Andrea Smith | Photos by Megan Lorenz Photography

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hen tasked with designing a preteen boy’s bedroom in Frontenac, interior designer Brett Clark reflected on how he might feel coming home from school one day and discovering a room created just for him.

Clark, a designer for Ladue-based firm Savvy Design Group, knew he wanted to incorporate his young client’s interests, but he didn’t want that to dictate a childhood theme, such as the typical superheroes, sports or cars.

“For kids’ bedrooms, remember that what they may like now, in a few years [that] may not still be the case,” Clark says. “So, focus on a timeless design that will grow with them while still incorporating their current interests in smaller elements, like accessories or artwork.”

A monochromatic color scheme and a mix of textures and finishes throughout the room helped achieve this timeless aesthetic. Clark

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points out that floating nightstands, articulating sconces and a hanging light fixture “bring in iron and brushed brass finishes that are juxtaposed with softer organic materials, such as wood and leather, found in the upholstery and cabinetry.”

Clark adds that this project demanded “striking a balance between functionality, comfort and longevity.” His team, involving Savvy

project manager Ellen Lancia and NewSpace home organization experts, sought to maximize the space and provide areas for working on homework, lounging and sleeping.

“A custom wall unit was the perfect solution for combining the needs of a dedicated workspace and an ample amount of storage,” Clark explains.

“Spanning the full length of one wall, the built-in [component] was comprised of a wardrobe with drawers at one end and a large work surface at the other. To balance the visual weight of the millwork, a dark geometric wall covering that introduced subtle texture and pattern was installed on the opposite wall.”

Clark says the cool, contemporary design satisfied both parent and child, and he went on to design the client’s daughter’s bedroom, as well.

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P l a n t i n g

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By Bethany Christo | Portrait by Christina Kling-garrett, studio photos by laura Dooley

LoKey Designs’ new studio is a destination for plant enthusiasts looking to pick up new green friends at a private shopping appointment, gain tips about maintenance and care, and chat about their custom plant needs.

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f not now, when?” That was the question Laura Dooley asked herself before ultimately deciding to push forward to open a studio for her home goods and plant business, LoKey Designs, last June.

It was a serendipitous journey to get the Shaw storefront to where it is now – a retail space showcasing a range of plants, pots, home décor and more, as well as one for hosting byappointment shopping and virtual consultations and bathing in the peacefulness of the lush greenery stocked from floor to ceiling.

“The biggest deciding factor was whether it will get enough light to keep plants happy and healthy,” Dooley says. “I was so fortunate this space has a gorgeous amount of natural light.”

Dooley was fortunate, as well, in finding the studio itself. The space had been special to her for a few years. “A friend of mine had a retail store in this space, and when she was moving out, I remember wishing silently that I could move my business in there,” she says. “I just felt connected to it somehow.”

However, taking it over solo wasn’t possible at the time. But here’s where things got weird: A completely unrelated friend asked if Dooley would be interested in co-using an available space, and lo and behold, it was the one her other friend was leaving.

By October 2019, Dooley was operating LoKey Designs from the shared retail space, but after the coronaviral pandemic shut it down, she moved her business online. There, orders and collaborations flourished, but Dooley knew she needed a space to work with clients and couldn’t keep running things from her home. By late spring, with the decision looming of whether to let the physical space go, Dooley decided to push ahead and take it over on her own.

“Each time I walk into my studio, I am instantly filled with so much joy and excitement – it’s truly become my happy place,” she says. “It’s an undeniable tranquil, plant-love vibe.”

With the brick-and-mortar in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood, Dooley can carry a wider selection of plants and pots, and she has added to LoKey’s offerings local, hand-poured candles, plant-related books and seasonal gift boxes curated with other local makers. Her topselling items are low-maintenance, low-light sansevieria and pothos snake plants and DIY succulent kits, which are popular for beginners and make a great gift that can be shipped across the country.

Currently, shopping at the studio is done only by appointments, which can be booked in 30-minute increments online.

Dooley also recently started offering virtual plant consultations via email, phone or videoconference. Most often, clients are searching for plants that will work with specific spaces in their home or office, especially with spending more time in these spaces due to remote work.

“We cover the light, water and soil conditions, and from there, I make suggestions on next steps and care,” she says. “It’s always been a goal to make plants approachable and bring practical plant knowledge to clients so they can have the confidence to care for them on their own.”

Virtual consultation pricing starts at $15 for 30 minutes. Some clients bring photos of their space or show Dooley a specific pot or plant they need to find a fit for. The biggest myth she hears is that people wish they were good with plants.

“Just about every client who walks into my studio or I chat with virtually says this,” Dooley says. “The aspiration to be a good plant parent is not unattainable. It’s not crazy either. I try to bridge the gap of information on houseplants so my clients can have the tools, info and confidence to keep their plants lush and happy.”

Moving forward, LoKey will be offering video tutorials on plant care and more nationwide shipping on items, as well as hosting more virtual planting parties in lieu of the in-person ones that gained popularity before the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Dooley hopes to hone in on the creative adaptability she admires in her plants and continue instilling that in others.

“With the studio, I have the opportunity to take my business in a lot of new directions,” she says. “I can showcase my plant love and passion for home décor in a way that inspires people.”

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he 20th annual Stepping Out for the Angels, Angels’ Arms’ largest fundraising event, went virtual Nov. 14 and raised more than $400,000. The event, sponsored by St. Louis financial planning firm Renaissance Financial, celebrated two decades of supporting foster families in St. Louis and St. Charles. As of early 2021, Angels’ Arms foster homes have provided a safe haven to more than 600 children. KTRS radio personality Heidi Glaus hosted the livestream celebration in St. Louis’ Spot Content Studio, with Angels’ Arms founder Bess Wilfong and event chairman Tom Hartnagel. Hundreds of supporters nationwide viewed entertaining videos, including a Real Housemoms of St. Louis spoof featuring Angels’ Arms foster parents. Also, among other VIPs, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and Michael Neidorff, president and CEO of Centene Corporation, made special video appearances.

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DINNER TO GO

K-BOP STL

By Mabel Suen

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well-established food truck recently set down roots in St. Louis’ far western Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood.

K-Bop STL debuted its first bricks-andmortar restaurant in December with a menu of casual Korean rice bowls and sides.

The eatery, which fills the space previously occupied by Guerrilla Street Food, comes from South Korea natives Hye Keeley, Dae Lee and Yu Duck Lee. The trio rolled out the first K-Bop food truck in 2015, followed by a second two years later.

Yu Duck Lee (Keeley’s brother-in-law) also owns Kampai Sushi Bar in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. According to Keeley, Yu Duck Lee received a formal education in Korean palace cuisine and also served as a military chef, while Dae Lee has 17 years of experience in kitchens.

K-Bop STL takes its name from a combination

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of the Korean music genre K-Pop and the Korean culinary words bap or bop. At its new location, which serves as a hub for the food truck that’s currently in service, guests can find a selection of signature rice bowls and newer offerings.

“We wanted people to experience authentic Korean food right here in St. Louis,” Keeley says.

“You can come here and have all these flavors in one bowl.”

Popular picks from the original food truck include a spicy chicken rice bowl featuring grilled chicken in a sauce based in the fermented Korean chile paste gochujang. Each bowl comes with rice, mixed greens and japchae (sweet potato glass noodles). Add-ons to the bowls include vegetable or pork egg rolls, as well as mandu – Korean pot stickers filled with japchae, vegetables, pork and beef.

Newer additions include a bibimbap bowl with the customer’s choice of protein, such as the restaurant’s top seller: beef bulgogi. The bowls come with rice, greens, bean sprouts, seaweed salad, stir-fried zucchini, cucumber, carrots and an egg. The Korean street food tteokbokki – another recent offering – features rice cakes and fish cakes in a sweet-and-spicy sauce.

Bottled and canned drink options include green tea, Milkis (a soft drink made by the South Korean beverage company Lotte Chilsung), a sweet rice punch and cinnamon punch.

Those hankering for K-Bop STL’s offerings can order online for pickup orders or for delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub.

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Change Meaningful by andrea smith

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the Missouri historical society has naMed its first director of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

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he Missouri Historical Society has created and filled a new senior leadership position dedicated to improving and expanding diversity initiatives within the society and for those the society serves.

Dara Taylor joined the MHS team as the first managing director of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility earlier this month. According to the press release, she will work alongside MHS President Frances Levine and executive leadership to expand the society’s current diversity initiatives and ensure a culture of inclusion.

The MHS operates the Missouri History Museum, Library & Research Center and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and is funded through private donations and St. Louis city and county taxpayers, according to the society’s website.

“The Missouri Historical Society has long been committed to not just re-examining history to tell a more complete version of the past; following the protests across our nation this summer, MHS made the commitment to re-examine our internal culture to ensure that we are living up to our own values,” Levine says in the release. “Part of that commitment involved looking at our organizational structure and recognizing the need for a new leadership position to spearhead both MHS’s internal and external [diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility] efforts.”

Taylor has been tasked with designing and implementing “new, actionable and measurable initiatives that create meaningful change” within the MHS; building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships with external groups and organizations; and working with MHS staff to secure funding for diversity training and initiatives. She will also oversee the MHS human resources department.

“MHS’s values of community engagement, education, inclusivity and collaboration, stewardship and excellence all align with my own corevalues, which led me to believe MHS would be an ideal place for me to continue my work in the [diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility] field,” Taylor said in the release.

Prior to accepting this role at the MHS, Taylor worked for 12 years as the diversity, equity and inclusion director at Community Catalyst, a

national consumer health advocacy organization. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Africana studies from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and earned a Master of Health Science in Policy and Management degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.

“Taylor’s career is rooted in health and criminal justice reform policy and system change, having worked for the Missouri Foundation for Health, the Eastern District of Missouri Federal Office of Probation and the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research prior to her role at Community Catalyst,” the release details.

Taylor also serves as a board member of Forward Through Ferguson, an organization formed after the death of Michael Brown Jr. to advance racially equitable systems and policies that support all residents of the metro area.

“Dara Taylor’s years of experience implementing and evaluating organizational equity and inclusion plans will be a great asset for MHS as we continue to strive toward being a more equitable, inclusive and welcoming institution for all,” Levine says.

To learn more about MHS diversity initiatives, visit mohistory.org/about/commitment-to-racial-equity.

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ARTS SPEAK

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach Photos courtesy of Craft Alliance

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till celebrating its relocation and expansion last October, the venerable Craft Alliance continues to delight devotees of visual art with “Pattie Chalmers: Every Thing and More.”

That solo exhibition, which resides in the nonprofit’s Staenberg Gallery, runs till March 20, including an artist talk on its final day at 11 a.m.

Chalmers, both an accomplished ceramist and a professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, serves as head of undergraduate studies in the university’s School of Art and Design.

Regarding “Every Thing and More” – whose title alludes to what a Craft Alliance press release dubs “objectness” – she briefly mulls a viewer’s potential reaction, aesthetic or otherwise, to the works on display.

“When I think about what others might ‘take away’ from my exhibition, it might be a heightened awareness of how we are all linked to memories through objects and images,” she says, “and that the work they see in the exhibition serves to remind us of common connects, that although the specific objects may be different, we are all linked, in that we use objects as conduits for memory.

“The objects might be different, but the experience of recollection and ‘momento-izing’ of a thing is something that connects us all.”

Chalmers also briefly explains what first inspired her to become a ceramist.

“As a fine arts student at the University of Manitoba, I was required to take a full year of a 3D studio,” she says. “I chose ceramics over sculpture and was introduced to the humbling and addictive medium of clay.

“The ceramics studio at the U of Manitoba had a great community, and even though I completed my degree in printmaking, I was seduced back into taking more classes by the ceramic trifecta of shape, form and surface.”

Reflecting on the coronavirus-related difference a year can make for spaces like Craft Alliance, Mark Witzling, the nonprofit’s executive director, reports enthusiastic attendance during the first few weeks of Chalmers’ exhibition.

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The objects might be different, but the experience of recollection and ‘momento-izing’ of a thing is something that connects us all.

“It was wonderful to have so many people come to the opening day of the ‘Every Thing and More’ exhibition,” he says. “The timed-entry reservations allowed us to maintain safety in the gallery, and I think many enjoyed the chance to get out and experience the joy of this craft exhibition.

“One guest commented that this was the best exhibition he has seen, so it was great to know the art sparked some joy during this period of stress for everyone.”

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lthough March in the metro area can prompt yearnings for blue skies and vernal weather, each day can hold promise regardless of the weather – as long as you recognize life’s simple pleasures.

This month’s recommendation, Daniel’s Good Day by writer/illustrator Micha Archer, shows how easy it can be to find and appreciate goodness.

Archer introduces Daniel, a friendly, engaging preschooler, as he begins a walk to his grandmother’s house. Along the way, Daniel asks various people, “Excuse me, but what makes a good day for you?”

Each person shares with the inquisitive child one thing that brightens his or her day. For Mrs. Sanchez, a house painter, a good day involves “clear skies so I can paint.” Daniel’s friend Emma, while heading to the park to fly a kite, reports that her good day includes “a steady wind.” An elderly couple relaxing in the sunshine answer, “A day in the park with a bench in the shade.” A frazzled

nanny juggling infant twins and a toddler, meanwhile, exclaims, “A long nap for the babies!”

Along his route, Daniel also poses his query to a bus driver, gardener, baker, mail carrier, newspaper seller and crossing guard, each with a unique perspective on what makes a good day. When Daniel reaches his destination, his grandmother provides the best answer of all: “A hug from you makes my day good.”

Archer’s bright, atmospheric illustrations should let readers feel a part of Daniel’s neighborhood, making each new character seem like an old friend.

The simple, straightforward text perfectly conveys the curiosity of a young child.

Reading this story with a child you love could possibly make this “a good day” for you.

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Visit readyreaders.org to learn more about bringing a lifetime of literacy to our community’s most vulnerable children.

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StorieS tHat

EmpowEr Empow By andrea Smith | Photos by Lance Omar Thurman, courtesy of St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature

St.. LouiS’ FieLd HouSe MuSeuM joined ForceS witH tHe nonproFit St. LouiS BLack autHorS oF cHiLdren’S Literature to Bring awareneSS to repreSentative Literature.

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ducator Julius B. Anthony has spent the last few Black authors of the past and present. years working to make racially and culturally diverse Stephanie Bliss, executive director of the Field House Museum, literature available to children across the metro area. agrees that this is a first for the metro area in the way the exhibition To him, this undertaking does more than address not only showcases Black authors’ literature but also honors the lives of a lack of representation; it’s a way of fighting for those influential writers. social justice.

“We have their books on display, and not only do we have them on “When I went to school, we never saw books display to look at, but we also have an area where you can sit down and that were authored by African Americans,” Anthony read some of their books,” Bliss details. reflects. “I also knew, just in my experiences as an educator in this Additionally, metro area organizations including Ready Readers, region, that the schools that primarily serve Black children – they had Turn the Page STL and St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature little to no books that reflected Black children’s experiences or even donated books to the museum so that every child who tours the images that had Black children in them.” exhibition may take home a piece of Black literature. Bliss says the According to data from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, exhibition appeals to “the young and young at heart,” noting that it “between 1985 and 2014, children’s books by African American authors appeals to all those interested in educating themselves on equality or illustrators never surpassed 3.5 percent of annual publications. through representation, and Anthony agrees that there’s something for Books containing African American content never reached 6 percent. everyone, regardless of age or race.

Even more sparse were books about Asian Americans, Latinos/Latinas The exhibition remains open until June 20. The Field House Museum or indigenous people.” charges admission based on age and membership status, with children In a 2019 survey of more than 3,700 children’s books from U.S. ages 6 and younger allowed in for free. Bliss encourages families to publishers, the center reported that 12.1 percent featured narratives schedule a tour to ensure social distancing is possible and notes about Black or African characters. The Black population makes up that the third Thursday of every month is a dedicated “free family 13.4 percent of the total U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census afternoon.” Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Bureau’s 2019 estimates.

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Anthony officially founded the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s “My desire is that everyone that walks away from [the exhibition] Literature nonprofit in 2018 and has partnered with Scholastic Book understands, from a heart perspective, the importance for children Fairs, Nine Network St. Louis, Books for Newborns and area schools to see themselves in stories,” Anthony says. “It’s really important that to increase access to Black children’s literature, but he describes his every child connects to a story that is reflective of the people that recent collaboration with St. Louis’ Field House Museum as “the jewel they live around, the food that they eat, the places that they go – in [his] crown.” because we know when children do that, they become more confident “There has never been, in the history of St. Louis, a museum exhibit in themselves. primarily focused on the history of Black children’s literature,” he says.

“As an educator, I believe that that confidence then can “It’s important that the public understands the importance of the translate into competence, meaning that that child can become a journey that Black people in this country have taken to be literate.” successful reader.”

The exhibition, titled “The Power of Words: The Ongoing Tale of Black Children’s Literature,” takes visitors through a history of St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature, stlblackauthors.com Black literature, beginning with the 1600s and the tradition of oral Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway, St. Louis, storytelling. Panels convey information on the Harlem Renaissance, 314-421-4689, fieldhousemuseum.org barriers to publishing Black authors’ work and the accomplishments of

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