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DESTINATION STYLE Katie Yeadon, LN’s fave fashionista, advises sick-of-winter readers on what to pack for a joyous jaunt to Amelia Island off Florida’s sunny northeast coast, including these delightfully funky Prada sandals available at Neiman Marcus.

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Writer/photographer Ryan Scott, the magazine’s gearshift guru, slides behind the wheel of the 2019 Audi e-tron and invites LN readers to accompany him on a trip down the coming “Electric Avenue,” to reference Eddy Grant’s storied 1982 ditty.

Arts & Culture:

DINNER & A SHOW Seriously, is that a scrumptious-looking meatball sandwich or what? Writer/ photographer Mabel Suen introduces LN readers to The Get Down, an eclectic eatery that debuted last November in St. Louis’ Grove business district.

On the cover 10 Thanks to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we live in an era of hope. Join the 2020 Hunt for a Cure to support families battling cancer, increase advocacy for this noble cause and raise funds to further treatments, provide access and find a cure. Turn to page 10 to learn more. Pictured: Hunt for a Cure chair James Ballew and Boy of the Year Luca, with the LLS Bunny. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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Editor’s Corner The word around town We are more grateful than ever for

Correction: Our March 6 issue

local organizations and businesses

featured a cover story about the

that rise up to support one another.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s

A perfect example of this is The

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Women’s Creative, which has

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partnered with Experience Booklet

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to create a local movement through

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Hope

An Era of

By amanda Dahl photo by christina kling-Garrett

Hunt for a Cure: Happening May 31st!

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ince its inception in 1944, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has united the community in support of a brighter, healthier future that is free of blood cancers.

“LLS has played a major role in helping to identify areas of research that are most critical, as well as being a major player in funding cancer research,” shares Dr. Rob Hanson, doctor to one of the organization’s honored heroes, Luca.

Thanks to those efforts by LLS, more than $1.3 billion has gone to cancer research since 1949. In 2019, the Gateway chapter invested more than $6.16 million locally to discover cures and advocate for patient access. LLS also recently launched the Children’s Initiative, pioneering an unprecedented collaborative clinical trial. This $100 million, multi-year endeavor accelerates treatments that have fewer harmful side effects, so that young patients can not only survive but thrive.

“Patients go through so much in the course of their treatment,” Hanson describes. “Luca’s a very upbeat child. That’s a great joy to witness for everybody that is a part of what he’s going through.”

Luca was diagnosed at age 2 with leukemia. Today, the enthusiastic 4-year-old doesn’t let daily at-home chemo treatments or monthly hospital visits keep him down. Fortunately, his mother Jenna Heidenreich says, Luca’s youth keeps him from getting dispirited about contending with cancer.

“He loves all the things he has gotten to do as Boy of the Year,” she shares. “He’s gotten to wear a crown. We went to [an LLS event] celebration and he got to say ‘thank you’ into the microphone for everyone to hear and, [to him,] it was the best thing ever.”

With the launch of its latest program, LLS confronts the alarming low-rate of approval on cancer treatments for youth head-on. The organization reports that, in the last 40 years, only four cancer treatments have been approved for use in children with cancer. The Children’s Initiative aims to fundamentally change the way pediatric blood cancers are treated.

LLS also plays a critical role in a patient’s life in other ways, aiding families with patient binders, co-pay assistance programs, support groups, educational outreach, nutritional consultations, transportation and additional needs.

“Families turn their lives in a completely different direction,” Hanson says.

“They have to refocus their energy and resources to take care of this child who’s got a life-threatening disease. The way families navigate that is extraordinary.”

This spring, recognize ordinary families who battle cancer with grace and unrivaled strength. Hop online at lls.org/childrens-initiative or participate in Hunt for the Cure on May 31st (updates on event’s date and time can be found at lls.org/gateway) to continue LLS’ message of courage and optimism.

“Every day, we see advances in our ability to treat and cure cancer,” Hanson adds. “Always hang onto that knowledge. This is an era of hope.”

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The organization of African American women has staged a fashion show to support housing for homeless women in the metro area for 50 years now. This year, the organization presented 50 Years of Fashions by partnering with Lindenwood University’s Fashion Design School to showcase fashions from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond. The event featured a jazz reception with at least a dozen boutique fashion vendors before a luncheon and extensive fashion show. Carol Daniel emceed the event.

The Wheatley branch holds a special place in history and for many St. Louisans. Today, the COA [YWCA Committee on Administration] is a vital group of volunteer women who carry on the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through their support of YWCA. This golden anniversary fashion show was a fabulous trip down memory lane, made even more special by the collaboration with Lindenwood University’s fashion department.

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‌Both literally and figuratively, these collections reflect the home décor market’s newest and best offerings.

The Matouk Schumacher Collection includes Attleboro, based on a design in Schumacher’s archive.

Here it’s translated into an ikat-style print in Prussian blue on Matouk’s 500-threadcount Luca percale sheeting.

Duvet covers, pillowcases, shams, quilts and shower curtains are also available in Citrus, Pink Coral and Pool colorways. (salliehome.com)

Distinguished by perfect, delicate striations, Celeste geode bookends are the perfect accompaniment to the Matouk Schumacher bedding. Sold in pairs, Celeste bookends sit on a clear acrylic base. (bpila.com)

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Another Schumacher original pattern, Burnett’s delicate brushstroke design is printed on Matouk’s Luca sheeting.

Duvet covers, pillowcases, shams and shower curtains are also available in Berry, Navy and Nickel colorways. (salliehome.com)

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t all started with an invasive species: the Netherlandish fungus that caused Dutch elm disease. That disease wiped out mature street trees here nationwide. Great open stretches of suburban avenues became newly vacant of shade and called out for replanting.

Enter the Callery pear. Introduced in 1909 from China, it had been selected as the “ideal” street tree – the beauty queen of spring color, summer shade, vibrant autumn foliage and perfect winter posture.

Rapidly adopted by the nursery trade and the public, the cultivar ‘Bradford’ became a top seller in the 1960s, with a wide tolerance for growing conditions, whether urban adaptability, pollution tolerance or fire-blight resistance.

The first cracks that led to the Callery pear’s downfall were literal, as maturing trees revealed a fragile branching structure and started to split apart in windstorms. I still remember Hurricane Hugo in 1989, when thousands of 30- and 40-year-old Bradfords shattered to pieces because of gale-force winds.

But that was just the beginning.

Thought to be sterile, the Bradford was expected to be well-behaved. When other Callery pear cultivars were released, however, a latent fecundity was revealed as the various strains were compatible, and many viable fruits were produced. Birds then did what they do – ate the fruit and dispensed the seeds randomly, spreading the new wide crosses everywhere.

Unfortunately, those seedlings reverted to wild, undesirable sorts, often with sharp thorns and little else to recommend them. They retained the habitat adaptability of their parents, along with disease resistance, and have now begun to take over the universe.

They remain all too easy to spot during bloom.

Just check out interchanges along U.S. Highway 141 south of Interstate Highway 44 in April to see how prolific and competitive they have become. Let’s

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

evict them before they spread as badly as bush honeysuckle, shall we?

Need a little extra incentive to cull those seed-spewing, weedbrewing Callery pears? I spoke with Allison Brown, the restoration outreach coordinator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and got the scoop on the Callery Pear Buy-Back Program 2020.

Specifically, cut down your invasive pear trees in bloom and take a selfie showing you and the now horizontal flowering tree. Then, while supplies last, receive a free native tree to replace it when you bring eligible photo proof to the Forest ReLeaf Communitree Gardens Nursery in Creve Coeur Park (2194 Creve Coeur Mill Road) on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants in the buy-back program can receive one of the following trees native to Missouri: Nuttall oak, persimmon, river birch, swamp white oak, sycamore, bald cypress, eastern ninebark and Kentucky coffeetree.

The replacement trees come in 3-gallon containers and stand 4 to 5 feet tall. They’ll be available on a first-come, first-served basis – and they’ll likely go fast.

So to confirm availability on the day of the giveaway, potential participants should call ahead to 314-5779473 ext. 76312, and leave a message.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach

A representative of a leading area landscaping firm discusses a horticultural trend lately growing in popularity here.

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he concept of living walls, sometimes dubbed green walls or vertical gardens, has officially existed for a comparatively brief time, less than a century, but their popularity during recent months has reportedly bloomed – as the fine folks at Chesterfield Valley Nursery can attest.

Andria L. Graeler, who serves as assistant to the general manager, plant purchasing coordinator and social media/content manager at the nursery, took a few moments recently to provide background to Ladue News on living walls.

First, Graeler addresses what inspired Chesterfield Valley Nursery to start offering them – and how clients and potential clients thus far have reacted to that offering.

“The idea of living walls is new to us in 2020,” Graeler relates. “A grower for this type of material became known to us, and we visited them in Oregon in December. There are a lot of clients who want a great landscape but have limited space. There are also customers who are not limited on space but still want a unique focal piece for their landscaping in the form of a living wall.

“We’ve only just begun to advertise this type of offering, but so far, we already have clients calling in, asking when we get the material for this type of project in.”

To be sure, Graeler continues, the nursery has been offering smaller precursors to living walls for far longer than a few months. “A couple years ago, our retail center started selling living wall planters that are about 16 by 16 inches,” she says. “We also utilized these as display planters around our garden center. Customers were interested in the idea, especially since living walls are mostly made up of succulents, which are plants that have been increasingly trending year to year.

“This year will be the first that we take this idea and make more of a production of it – building/planting larger living walls from an 18- by 24-inch framed box to larger sections/walls.”

Graeler then sketches what creating a living wall entails in time and effort, as well as how that creation might differ from an exterior space to an interior one.

“Creating a living wall is somewhat of a process,” she says. “We have to build the frames, place the grid material over the soil/moss mix and

then plant the succulents and/or sedum [a type of perennial plant that grows well on rocks and walls]. Each piece will vary. There will be our basic line of walls that may just be one type of sedum or succulent and others that involve patterns and more complex ones that include pebbles and driftwood integrated into the design.

“From interior to exterior, there isn’t too much of a difference other than the types of sedum and/or succulents used. There are some plants that are more sensitive to climate condition and that aren’t as coldhardy. These would be for indoor displays. As far as outdoor goes, it all depends on where in the landscape the display’s going. Sun exposure and how sheltered the area is will affect the plant choices.”

For those who lack a properly verdant green thumb, moreover, Graeler provides a few salient details about maintaining a living wall, saying it’s “not as daunting as it may seem. Sedum and succulents are primarily desert-type plants that don’t require as much water as other landscaping items might.

Depending on how large the living wall display is will affect how long it takes to water.

“When living walls first get planted, they’ll usually need to be watered by spraying every inch of the area. Drip irrigation can also be used as a method to water it. Watering the living wall twice a month is usually adequate. Be careful not to leave your living wall without water for too long, as the plants will suck all the moisture out of the soil/moss mix, causing it to contract and potentially shift the plants.

“Sedum and succulents are also low-maintenance plants, so trimming and pruning aren’t a concern.”

Finally, Graeler briefly dwells on the sorts of vegetation that work best for living walls here in the metro area, as opposed to elsewhere in the nation. “We’ll be using a lot of cold-hardy and evergreen sedum/ succulents to provide close to yearlong interest for our customers with outdoor living walls,” she says.

“Places along the West Coast, for example, are able to use a larger variety of sedum and succulents because of the milder climates. West Coast and desert states can also use more dense varieties, as they don’t experience the same humidity we do here in the Midwest.”

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Living walls are mostly made up of succulents, which are plants that have been increasingly trending year to year.

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– Andria L. Graeler

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By Katie Yeadon Amelia Island, a barrier island off the northeast coast of Florida, makes a perfect spot for a spring getaway. While daydreaming about its abundant wildlife and pristine waters, pack your easiest, breeziest beach faves, and hop a fast flight to a paradise of sunshine and warmth.

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fter months of winter drear, spring has finally sprung! Get into that gloriously vernal state of mind with this mix of stripes, florals, widelegged pants and detailed trims, all of which are fabulously peppering runways this season.

Suit Up The white blazer is one of the most popular looks right now. Pair this classic with cherry red accents for a spring power suit.

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Sassy Scallops A scalloped edge on the blouse (and the wedges!) creates a sweetly whimsical look for sunny days.

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Sailing Stripes The ribbed sweater is a big trend for spring.

Tucked into a pair of wide-legged jeans and paired with classic espadrilles, this look will have you ready for warm days ahead.

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Soft Animal Print Animal prints aren’t going away anytime soon. Lighter shades for spring – paired with a lightweight knit – radiate the chic vibes you’ve been craving.

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Flouncy Florals Florals are always on trend for spring, and they’re especially flirty on this ruffled dress, with pink earrings that provide a perfect pop of playful color.

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One Look, Two Ways Derek Lam Dress

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‌ long, floral dress no longer flourishes solely at, say, a formal garden party. Instead, pair one with wedges A and sunnies for a vivacious vernal getaway or with sneakers and a chic bag for lunch in your favorite urban eatery.

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HEALTH NOTES

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MEDICAL LEARNING

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r. Cynthia Wichelman is a busy emergency medicine specialist at Washington University in St. Louis. Yet when talking about the passion project she created in 1999, Wichelman’s voice bubbles with enthusiasm.

Wichelman directs the Mini-Medical School at Washington University, a program that offers a peek into the world of clinical practice and medical research.

Participants attend lectures and Q&A sessions by some of the most renowned medical specialists in the world, learn basic clinical skills and come away with a deeper understanding of health and medicine.

Students run the gamut in terms of age and background. From 16-year-old high school students interested in exploring careers in medicine to stay-at-home parents to retired individuals hungry for lifelong learning, participants enroll for three different courses that meet weekly for seven or eight sessions.

Topics cover current issues and new research in disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as hands-on activities that allow students to learn the basics of physical examination, suturing and CPR certification.

Wichelman tweaks the curriculum each year to ensure it stays topical. “This spring, we’re including sessions on coronavirus, high-tech minimally invasive surgery and air pollution’s effects on health,” she says.

“People are very interested in new ways to treat problems like heart disease, and they want to be better health care consumers and advocates for themselves and their loved ones. This is a unique opportunity

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to ask direct questions of our faculty. There’s such a wealth of knowledge and talent here. We’ve had people come from as far away as Chicago, taking the train each week, to participate.”

Washington University’s Mini-Medical School is one of the nation’s most comprehensive and longestrunning programs of its kind. It differs from other mini-medical programs in its heavy focus on clinical skills and information.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have ongoing support,” Wichelman says. “These programs are expensive to run, and many have closed at other institutions because they simply became too costly to continue. But our faculty love this opportunity to teach, are passionate about what they do and are excited about sharing their knowledge with others.”

Wichelman is gratified when participants tell her of

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opportunities they’ve had to use their Mini-Medical School knowledge. Some have saved lives using CPR or the Heimlich maneuver. Others have quickly recognized potential health threats and sought early diagnosis and treatment.

The spring session of Mini-Medical School begins on Tuesday, March 24. Fall session dates will be announced online. Each session costs $185, and those interested in enrolling can register online.

“Students tell us how this has changed their view of medicine and health care, and at the same time, this program has enhanced my life,” Wichelman says. “It’s a joy to make a difference.”

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s regular readers of this column have likely noticed, I often write about life events that affect myself and my family. Since the start of the school year, I have discussed the college application process, how seniors can respond respectfully to the annoying “Where are you going to college?” question and, more recently, strategies to overcome senioritis. As you have probably guessed, I have an 18-year-old son who is getting ready to launch into his college years – a time of truly mixed emotions for the entire household.

My wife and I are very excited to see our son head to the East Coast to further his education, and our son can’t wait to start the next phase of life. However, all of us are also sad because college, to some degree, marks the end of our boy’s childhood.

During the time between college acceptance and the start of the semester, many previously respectful teens break rules, test limits and argue over minor issues. Many kids might be feeling sad to conclude this chapter of their lives, and some react by creating conflicts that will make separation easier for all. Parents should keep in mind this is developmentally appropriate and not a sign of a disintegrating relationship.

Despite growing communication frustrations, know that children still want parental guidance. Our job is to help our kids launch a new life, and many important discussions should take place before your son or daughter moves into his or her new campus home.

Money can be a big source of stress for college freshmen. Before teens leave for college, discuss fiscal responsibility for basics like books, pizza and social outings.

I also strongly encourage families to provide a monthly allowance so students can learn to budget versus asking for money as needed. And make sure your child knows that getting a credit card, just because he or she can, can be a costly decision with long-term consequences.

Communication is often a big source of stress for parents. There is no right plan for how much texting and talking is appropriate, but it is helpful to clearly state expectations. Many families message daily and phone weekly. Take your teen’s lead, but it is reasonable to have a quick call every few days and a longer call or video chat every week.

Finally, discuss self-care. Make sure your child is well-supplied with hygiene products, as most will not spend their own money to buy a bar of soap. Most teens also need a quick tutorial on how to do laundry on their own. College freshmen are bound to be a bit disorganized and dirty, but personal upkeep is almost as important as making it to class.

Now is the time to start having these college conversations if you have not done so already. Ask your children about their concerns, listen to their worries and encourage your young adults to suggest solutions. Let your son or daughter know that you believe in his or her ability, and trust that you have a raised an intelligent individual who makes good decisions. Take a breath, and celebrate a job well-done.

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TEST DRIVE:

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test driVe: 2019 Audi e-tron

Audi trAnsports its look into the future with the All-electric e-tron suV.

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he first thing you might notice about the completely new and all-electric e-tron is that it looks conventional.

It also looks distinctly Audi. Unlike the other electric alternatives, such as the radical Jaguar I-PACE and the all-its-own Tesla Model X, Audi wasn’t looking to blur boundaries with a styling departure. Instead, the case of the e-tron is made to suit typical SUV buyers: Why not make the switch without having to announce to onlookers that you’ve gone electric?

As electric cars become more mainstream, this trend of making them similar in look and feel to conventional gas-powered cars will likely continue.

There are no hidden drive modes in the e-tron, the infotainment is updated but easily recognizable, and the controls, again, are very conventional. It’s easy to imagine a petrol-powered Q7 buyer transitioning easily to an e-tron.

Driving the e-tron, as with any electric option, is a unique experience all its own. Because the e-tron is based on an adapted platform, it’s quite a heavy car.

At nearly 5,800 pounds, it’s more than 800 pounds heavier than the Jaguar I-PACE and 300 pounds heavier than a Tesla Model X 75D, even with its third row and bulky Falcon-wing, rear-door system. All that mass can be felt between stoplights – a delicate right foot feels sluggish off the line. Instead, generous use of battery juice is needed to feel any urgency, but that’s not to say it’s slow. It has two electric motors, one on each axle delivering a 40/60 power split combine to produce 355 horsepower and 416 footpounds of torque. That’s good enough to hustle the e-tron to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds, but a throttle response that feels tuned to smooth over snappy gives a sense of being slower than it is. Both the Jaguar I-PACE and the Tesla Model X clearly feel quicker – and are, in practice. In keeping the family similarity intact, it’s as if Audi wanted the e-tron to deliver a similar performance to the Q7 55, which it does.

Tesla might have set the precedent that electric vehicles should do neck-snapping circus tricks, but that’s an unreasonable expectation. Most buyers simply don’t care about stoplight bragging rights

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– for most drivers, brisk merging power is enough, and the e-tron delivers that. Everyday comfort and confidence are going to be the focus for most buyers, and in those respects, the e-tron delivers. Highway speeds are Zen-level quiet, and the seats are exquisite, with ample adjustments and supple materials, combined with heating, cooling and massage functions. Cutting-edge features include all the driver aides, such as active-lane assist that stops just short of autonomous driving; radar cruise with the ability to bring the car to a complete stop; collision sensing; trailer maneuver assist; and the list goes on.

Some are welcome, and others (like adjusting speed automatically to match nearby speed limit postings) are irritating. But fortunately, they can all be turned on and off à la carte via the infotainment center.

Similar to other electric options with low centers of gravity, thanks to the 95kWh battery pack being mounted at the bottom of the chassis, the e-tron handles better than expected, with unanticipated levels of grip and an almost agile feel. Audi’s regenerative braking system is appreciated for

everyday driving, and it is worth noting. If you’ve driven an electric vehicle, you’re familiar with that feel of the accelerator pedal holding your foot hostage. You can either turn regenerative braking off and coast down hills and in traffic, or you can have it on and learn how to feather your right foot just so. The e-tron uses three levels that, in practice, can be almost unnoticeable, but that still reclaim that free energy. I only learned this because I noticed steering wheel-mounted shifter paddles and thought, “Why does an electric have paddles – there aren’t any gears?” As it turns out, those paddles are used to switch between the three levels of regenerative braking. The tick-mark indicators on the Active Dash are small enough to go unseen during my fiddling.

But the system works well and, once set as desired, removes one of the more typical e-car frustrations.

Electric buyers ask different questions than other consumers, like “What’s the range?” The answer to that question is perhaps the biggest minus in the comparison chart for the e-tron, at only 204 miles.

Although that’s plenty for the daily commute and

nightly recharges, a metro area resident might balk at having to charge before a full trip to Kansas City.

Forget about reaching Chicago on just one charge. A look at the PlugShare app reveals the rate of growth for available plug-ins to be exponential, but they’re still sparse in rural environs, which greatly limits the e-tron’s usefulness as a road-tripping choice.

Electrics are still first and foremost a lifestyle decision. Ever since Audi teased its first electric concept car in 2009, range and charging speed limitations have been a consideration in that decision. Charging speed has improved, range has improved, and charging locations are more plentiful, but “topping off” is still nowhere nearly quick and easy enough to be a non-factor in buying. But if electric fits your life, the e-tron is likely the most approachable option in its class. It skips the flash of the others, instead focusing on refinement of the proven automotive blueprint, and it feels and drives like the Audi you already know. The e-tron is a conservative and classy electric choice, and the one that best delivers a luxury experience.

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he Get Down, which opened last November in St. Louis’ Grove business district, offers cocktails, draft beer, snacks and sandwiches, and incorporates such whimsical touches as a robotic boxing game dating from the halcyon days of 1964.

The eatery, which features a playful environment decorated in damask, comes from brothers Joe and Tony Collins, with Eric Kopsky. The St. Louis natives have all previously worked in the local hospitality industry, and Joe Collins, who earned a hotel and restaurant management degree from the University of MissouriColumbia, assembled the team for the new venture.

“We wanted to have a bar with a funky, chill vibe,” he says, explaining that The Get Down’s name comes

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from the lyrics of a song by a band called The Floozies.

“It’s a neighborhood bar with a retro throwback feel where people can come in and relax with a freshly made cocktail and some really good food.”

The 1,800-square-foot space seats 50. Recent renovations to it included refinishing the floors, booths and bar, as well as repainting the ceiling and installing pendant lighting. The logo’s purple-and-green color scheme is highlighted throughout the room, which prominently displays purple damask-print wallpaper.

Amusements on hand include bubble hockey, the collegiate table-football game foosball and board games like Guess Who? and Rock’ Em Sock’ Em Robots, set up on a table to encourage guests to play over food and drinks.

By Mabel Suen “I did the food menus, and the other two collaborated on the cocktail menu,” Joe Collins says.

“We always wanted to have cocktails be at the forefront and supplement it with food. The fruit’s all cut to order, and we use fresh garnishes. The food is [made] from scratch, as well.”

From the bar, guests can choose from a rotating selection of 10 draft beers, as well as eight different specialty cocktails. The latter include such popular picks as She Bad, with Hendrick’s Gin, the French elderflower liqueur St-Germain, house sour mix, mint and ginger beer. A cinnamon-maple Old-Fashioned has been another crowd favorite so far, with rye whiskey, cinnamon-maple syrup and angostura bitters.

Highlights from the food menu include Krabby Crab

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Puffs, a family dish that the Collins brothers’ mother makes on Christmas Eve. The handheld snack features house-made horseradish cheese spread over an English muffin topped with seasoned crab.

Joe Collins also uses his mother’s recipe for red sauce, featuring it in items such as a cheesy meatball sub with hand-rolled meatballs and mozzarella. Another popular pick from the bill of fare so far, the Chicka Chicka Philly, incorporates griddled chicken, peppers, onions, provolone and jalapeño cream cheese on a hoagie.

Going forward, the team at The Get Down hopes to incorporate additional small plates and sides, such as an ahi dish and wonton chip nachos. Notably, happy hour currently runs weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and features half-off drafts and half-off selected cocktails and food. Please be sure to check The Get Down’s website for potential adjusted business hours during this time of social distancing.

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‌Story: After living in New York City for several years, Jen has returned to the North Carolina town where she was raised. She stops by Della’s Sweets, the bakery run by the namesake nonfamily godmother who helped Jen’s late mother rear her.

It delights Della to hear that Jen’s engaged to be married. When Della asks her goddaughter about the lucky man, though, it thrills her much less when Jen identifies her fiancée as another woman, Macy.

The conversation remains polite but awkward until Jen pops the question: Would Della bake one of her delicious cakes for Jen and Macy’s wedding?

These characters have a lot of emotional ground to cover if they’re to have any kind of substantial relationship going forward. Will “the cake” turn out to be sweet or sour?

Highlights: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis closed the debut season of new artistic director Hana Sharif with a thoughtful presentation of this intelligent, open-minded look at disparate lifestyles in search of a common thread of humanity.

Other Info: In her program notes, Sharif writes that playwright Bekah Brunstetter penned The Cake after her “father, a former North Carolina [U.S. S]enator, helped create the 2011 Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage solely as a union between one man and one woman.”

Brunstetter’s play also uses the background of a complaint filed by Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission against Jack Phillips, a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for them.

Plenty of background, both personal and political, informs Brunstetter’s one-act, 90-minute story, which brims with considerable comedy, as well as intense dramatic conflict.

Director Sara Bruner splendidly coaxes her cast for both laughs and thoughtful, emotional disagreements among the quartet.

Denny Dillon succeeds in bringing much-needed depth to Della’s character. She can sound dimwitted and blissfully naive in her reactions to Jen’s impending wedding, yet also reveal surprising secrets about herself and her own thoughts to her husband, Tim. Genuine friction develops between Dillon’s Della and Dria Brown as the militant Macy, who little tolerates those who disagree with her and her lifestyle, something Brown depicts well. Additionally, considerable give-and-take occurs between Brown and Rigel Harris as the conflicted Jen. Harris enjoys some poignant moments in recalling her late mother and the latter’s stern views of sex and the Bible, while ensuring that Della understands that Jen has never been happier now that she can express

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her own sexuality.

As Tim, Carl Palmer brings depth to what could be a one-dimensional character, showing sternness with his abrupt responses to Della but also concern about his wife’s welfare.

After just one weekend of performances, unfortunately, The Cake closed over concerns about COVID-19 and St. Louis County’s directive to limit large groups. Theatergoers who saw it, though, enjoyed plentiful food for thought.

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An area dance company is finding a way to improve the lives of those with dementia through dance performance, workshops and staff training.

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etirement homes in the metro area have become performance venues for The Big Muddy Dance Company.

In these unique spaces – an activities center, dining area or spacious living room – it’s not uncommon to face an audience with heads down, eyes closed or emotionless expressions, says Erin Warner Prange, the company’s executive director. But once the music kicks on, the energy in the room tends to change.

Warner Prange recalls a World War II veteran with dementia sitting in the audience recently. He watched, seemingly uninterested at first, while dancers leapt, chasséd and twirled around the room. The dancers wore khaki-brown military uniforms and ’40s-style dresses, and the music reflected the time period, with songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” filling the room. Warner Prange says she remembers the veteran’s head lifting, his eyes engaging, and by the end of the performance, he was smiling, clapping and singing along.

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“Afterward, when the dancers came out and talked to everyone, he started telling war stories – not traumatic ones – but stories about when he got to go home and see his family, and then when the war ended, how excited everyone was,” she says.

“It just got him talking.”

The Big Muddy’s Senior Embrace Program has been orchestrating these outreach performances since 2012 with a goal to visit 30 homes each season. This 2019-20 season, however, marks the first season of officially implementing the program’s movement workshop for dementia patients and training initiative for staff in memory care facilities. It all goes back to the company’s mission to “invigorate life through dance.”

“For someone who is struggling with quality of life and who is either physically or mentally unable to go out to see public performing arts, this is a chance for them to experience that right where they are,” Warner Prange says.

Warner Prange says the program has been evolving since it began. At first,

For someone who is struggling with quality oF liFe and who is either physically or mentally unable to go out to see public perForming arts, this is a chance For them to experience that right where they are.

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bringing professional-quality performances from the stage to senior facilities was the main goal, but it didn’t take long to realize the company could do more. Since 2013, The Big Muddy Dance Company has worked with Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis to discover how the program could better help seniors experiencing cognitive decline.

“We would dance for the seniors, and then we would be able to talk with them, but they weren’t really getting up and moving themselves,” Warner Prange says.

“A lot of the units that we would go in and dance for were the memory care units, and so we started to see another gap that we thought we could fill in terms of using dance as a form of movement therapy for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or any form of dementia.”

The Alzheimer’s Association, incidentally, includes dance and movement therapy in its suggested activities for individuals with dementia. According to the American Dance Therapy Association, this type of therapy “uniquely addresses the needs of adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by relying on movement and other nonverbal behavior as the primary means of communicating and connecting.”

“Interacting in this manner de-emphasizes verbal language skills and cognitive deficits and allows persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to participate in the group from a place of ability, rather than disability,” the association’s website states. “The motor action often sparks memories from the past, which in turn helps confused individuals become more alert and organized.”

Through connections with the Alzheimer’s Association and metro area universities, Big Muddy members became educated on how to interact with seniors who have dementia, thereby preparing them to lead movement workshops.

During the 2019 spring semester, the company partnered with a group of doctorate and master’s occupational therapy students at Washington University in St. Louis to develop dance and movement training for caretakers. Maggie Fleita, one of those students, who is now pursuing a doctorate, says the team saw a need to empower caretakers to continue dance and movement therapy after Big Muddy leaves.

“As you’re educating people on the importance of dance and the arts … I think

that in order to best convey that to a group of other health care professionals, it does so much coming from someone who actually practices that craft,” Fleita says.

“Our role was to give Big Muddy the tools to be able to [implement that training].”

Dolan Memory Care Homes in the metro area is the first organization to participate in the company’s four-part workshop and training. Sandi Antalick, the homes’ activities director, says the dancers have visited to perform a few times prior to this season and always leave the residents and staff wanting more: “‘Can we have them every day?’” they ask. “‘When are they coming back?’”

“They’re not just performing,” Antalick says. “They’re engaging.”

Antalick says she was impressed by how the workshop got the residents moving, and despite varying degrees of cognitive decline, each participant did well to keep up with the dance leaders’ instructions.

“I think the other thing that I’m really impressed with is the dancers’ warmness toward the residents,” Antalick adds. “They’ll bend down, they’ll talk to the residents, and they’ll ask questions … When I see the residents smiling because they’re out there talking, that’s what I’m looking for.”

Warner Prange says the performances, workshop and training come at no cost to the homes thanks to sponsors, including the Missouri Arts Council, Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, Sign of the Arrow, Safety National, Edward Jones and Centene Charitable Foundation.

Stephanie Vonarx, assistant activities director for Dolan Memory Care Homes, says the staff training will help plan more engaging activities in the future that better incorporate movement. She emphasizes that the staff already has seen benefits of the company’s in-house performances by the way residents watch “in awe” and often show mood improvement after the dancers leave. In one instance, Vonarx remembers a resident arriving at a performance agitated, but by the end, she stood to applaud with giddy enthusiasm.

Warner Prange says it’s difficult to quantify the program’s impact, though The Big Muddy is trying, but numerous testimonies like these seem to prove it’s on a path to success.

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