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52 The Daily Feature:
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Make a Statement Style Speak Feature: The Chestnut Forge
PLAY STREET MUSEUM Nicole Simon and Kellie Geraghty chat with LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter about St. Charles’ splendid Play Street Museum, an interactive joy generally tailored to the fun-filled tastes of children ranging in age from 1 to 8.
With first-class amenities, dementia care services and long-term staff devoted to residents, Garden View Care Center offers hotel-quality facilities with nurses. Discover the 30-plus-year journey of Garden View starting on page 10. Pictured: Courtney Nieves, administrator at Garden View’s Dougherty Ferry location, with resident Linda. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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EDITOR IT’S FAIRLY COMMON THESE DAYS TO SEE CHILDREN WITH AN iPhone or iPad in hand – their eyes glued to the screen. Prior to becoming a parent, I swore up and down that my child would never have a tablet or device, yet I’m guilty of giving in from time to time. St. Charles’ newest attraction, though, is hoping its offerings will make the area’s smallest residents forget about these devices – at least for a wee bit. Play Street Museum is an interactive children’s museum that encourages independence, exploration and creativity. As told by digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter starting on p. 63, the museum is themed around a town square and features little houses, a fire station, a grocery store and much more for kids to explore and get lost in their imaginations. We hope you enjoy learning about this space and let your little ones give it a whirl! Also in this week’s edition, make sure to check out LN contributing writer Brittany Nay’s story on The Chestnut Forge – an area resident’s jewelry line that embraces nature’s offerings and promotes individuality. We hope you find her simple designs and enlightening story, starting on p. 43, to be an inspiration. All the best,
Alecia Humphreys
Editor’s Corner Congratulations to the St. Louis County Parks
We’re Sorry: In the March 15 edition of Ladue News,
Foundation for receiving the “2019 Citation –
we inadvertently misspelled one of Marmi’s signature
Organization Award from the Missouri Park and
brands, VANELi, when singing the praises of Marmi
Recreation Association in recognition of the Foundation’s
as a 2019 LN Platinum List winner in the women’s
outstanding contribution and support of the state’s
shoes category. We sincerely apologize for the error.
recreation and parks.” According to a press release, the foundation has “funded a series of projects including the new 1.4-mile, $125,000 Family Fitness Trail recently
Congratulations to Kirkwood High School senior
opened at Spanish Lake Park in North St. Louis County,”
Sarah Lovett for earning the Girl Scouts’ highest
which “features four separate educational and nature-
honor: the Gold Award. Lovett created a playroom
themed children’s play stations plus a variety of adult
at Lydia’s House, which provides safe, stable and
exercise equipment, benches and new landscaping linked
supportive housing for women and children in crisis.
by an existing paved trail.” This recently completed
The playroom involved cleaning out, painting and
trail, further relates the release, is the first in a planned
organizing different areas of the room that were
series of privately funded recreational amenities and
broken into spaces for reading, TV, chalkboard art
improvement projects to be built by the foundation.
and crafting areas.
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hree decades ago, building a nursing home in O’Fallon, Missouri, seemed less than ideal. With a limitation on the number of beds, courtesy of the state, and everyone’s eyes on neighboring St. Peter’s, O’Fallon wasn’t necessarily prime real estate for building a business. Richard Winter, president of Garden View Care Center, saw differently. “I knew there was a need for a facility out in O’Fallon,” he recalls. “I had my own independent business [at the time, as did] Bill Weier, who was practicing law at his own firm. We formed a company and invested money, then started building the place.” Today, 31 years later, Garden View serves three communities, in Chesterfield, St. Louis County and O’Fallon. Winter still recalls the care center’s first resident: A high school English teacher named Margaret who resided in Garden View for the remaining 10 years of her life. He recognized a need in the community long before others, and his intuition has kept him business-savvy all these years. “I might be too hands-on,” Winter admits, “but I get involved with what we do on a day-today basis all the time. If there is an issue or a need, we’re here. We provide great care and each facility has its own little community. It’s our home.”
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Each location offers a slice of culture, with a Bill’s Ice Cream Parlor (named after Winter’s business partner), artwork featured throughout, and even a space devoted to hometown hero Stan Musial, which showcases signed memorabilia and a reproduction of the baseball star’s Hall of Fame sculpture, recreated by the artist of the Busch Stadium statues, Harry Weber. “We have a good reputation,” Winter notes. “We don’t staff to a minimum basis; we staff to the needs of the people that [we serve]. There’s longevity with our employees. Many have been with us for so long, since the beginning, and they have done a fabulous job of making us into who we are.” Residents respond in kind, feeling comfortable in their surroundings and encouraged to live the lives they want to live. Swing by Chesterfield on a Monday and you might just catch a much-loved kitchen demonstration, “Eat with Sanda,” hosted by one of the residents. “My mom spent almost five years in one of our places,” Winter shares. “It dawned on me that maybe this was her last home. She was a great baseball fan, so I took her to an All-Star Game in San Francisco. The way I look at it, whatever the family thinks mom and dad can do, they should be able to do.” Garden View extends invitations to families to join residents on excursions. From catching the Rockettes at The Fabulous Fox Theatre to cheering on the Cardinals at a game, the care communities ensure residents get to experience the best of the city. “You make one decision in coming to Garden View,” Winter ct i or explains. “As time goes on and more medical care is needed, your nn , is inv pla m loved one stays in the same facility with a familiar staff.” olv ed e , fro very d ities With dementia care services offered in all three communities, Winter ay in resident activ looks toward the future of the company. “My goal is to make our homes like hotels, with nurses,” he states. “The amenities are beautiful. We have licensed chefs to take care of dietary needs. We have a fabulous activity program that enhances the experiences [of our residents]. And over the years, we took every one of our bathing facilities and turned them into spas, offering massage therapy.” The company’s catchphrase – Assisted Living Plus ™ – captures the elevated style of living offered at Garden View, where a social environment reinvigorates residents and families find peace of mind. Garden View Care Center – Chesterfield, 1025 Chesterfield Pointe Parkway, 636-489-4116; Garden View Care Center – Dougherty Ferry, 13612 Big Bend Road, 636-923-8693; Garden View Care Center – O’Fallon, 700 Garden Path, 636-542-4302; gvcc.com
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arlier this year, our discerning readers rallied to nominate and vote for their favorite shops, hotspots, service providers and more across a range of categories. At the March 14 Platinum List Party, attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and had a chance to mix and mingle with winners and runners-up in dozens of categories. Many of the honorees and other local businesses were on hand sampling products, performing demonstrations, offering giveaways and more.
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The Ladue News Platinum List celebrates the best of the best in St. Louis providers as determined by our audience of tastemakers and trendsetters. We are happy to recognize the talented, hardworking individuals and teams who bring good business to our area. ANDREA GRIFFITH, LADUE NEWS GENERAL MANAGER
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
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he Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri recently held its annual Dessert First gala in the Lindell Room of The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. The event challenged 15 prominent area chefs to flex their baking skills and deliver one-ofa-kind Girl Scout cookie-inspired creations. During the cocktail hour, guests tasted the chefs’ unique treats and voted on their favorites. Later, at a formal dinner, attendees celebrated the extraordinary achievements and contributions of three Legacy Builders and two amazing Girl Scouts. All proceeds from the gala go to support the organization’s leadership development programs for girls.
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SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
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SM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital’s annual Glennon Style benefit incorporated a cocktail party, fashion show and live musical performance by the Erin Bode Band. The event took place at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac at the end of February. The fashion show, hosted by Lisa Hart of television station KTVI Fox 2, showcased styles by local designers, worn by those in the hospital’s music therapy program. Guy Phillips of radio station KTRS 550 hosted the fundraiser for the evening. This year’s event benefited the music therapy program, which helps with many aspects of patient care through the power of music; more than 400 children have benefited from the skills of music therapist Kelli McKee. Co-chairing the 2019 Glennon Style were Liz Basler and Jackie Paletta.
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This year’s Glennon Style marks the 40th year of our fashion show giving back to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Proceeds benefited the music therapy program, and we are so grateful for everyone that came to the event, and we look forward to helping Cardinal Glennon for years to come. Also, special thanks to Erin Bode, who performed all of her hits in an exclusive concert following the fashion show. LIZ BASLER AND JACKIE PALETTA, CO-CHAIRS
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t. Louis Community College Foundation’s 11th annual Falling in Love in Five Courses event recently allowed guests to enjoy a five-course meal with wine pairings prepared by award-winning chefs, restaurateurs and authors Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman of Memphis, Tennessee. Annie Gunn’s sommelier Glenn Bardgett selected the wines. Two community college attendees, Tim Wentworth, president of Express Scripts and Cigna Health Services, and his wife, Robin, introduced guest speaker Shayne McCrady, a St. Louis Community College graduate now ranked second in the world as a young chef. The gala at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis raised scholarships for deserving students.
This event not only raises money for student scholarships, but it also allows our current culinary students to learn and cook side by side with renowned chefs. It is an unforgettable experience for them and our guests. DR. JEFF PITTMAN, CHANCELLOR, ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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“We raise money and reach out to donors to support the program,” Claire Nordmann, assistant director of field service, explains. “Our target population is children in schools where 85 percent [of the student population is on a] free or reduced lunch plan. We have activities in housing developments, the Boys and Girls Clubs, St. Louis Public Schools and East St. Louis Public Schools.” The outreach program recruits, hires and trains program aids to conduct the scouting program in the more hard-to-reach communities. “We are excited about our partnership with Harris-Stowe University and hiring program aids or den leaders from the student population,” Nordmann shares. “A number of these kids don’t have consistent, positive adult role models that they can look up to and count on to be there. Scouting is about leadership and teaching life skills, but the most valuable thing we do is provide someone for children to look up to.” Community support can remove barriers for children to allow participation, which proves a critical part of how the BSA continues to operate. “We can’t do this job without the support and partnerships across the community,” Kroenung says. “It allows us to give children the opportunities to participate in our program, which we believe builds the next generation of leaders.” Boy Scouts of America – Greater St. Louis Area, 4568 W. Pine Blvd., 314-361-0600, scouting.org
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MONTRÉAL, CANADA By Robyn Dexter With spring making its official debut earlier this week, area residents are likely looking to move their gatherings outside as soon as possible. While that might not quite be possible in Montréal just yet, Midwesterners can draw inspiration from this beautiful city’s French roots and its dynamic culture today. The vibrant city offers a taste of Europe right here in North America, thrilling flocks of tourists with the cobblestoned Rue Saint-Paul and the lively Place Jacques-Cartier square. The city boasts one of Canada’s most popular museums, the Montréal Museum of Fine Art, which draws nearly a million visitors each year. Visitors also enjoy experiencing the 1820s Notre-Dame Basilica, which lies next to the city’s oldest building, the Old Sulpician Seminary from 1685. The city is teeming with festivals, art, good food and history, making it an exceptional place to draw inspiration.
This ornate four-light wall lantern from the Ambassador collection guides your guests straight to the patio. With four bulbs, this light fixture casts a warm glow on all those who arrive. $498, available from Wilson Lighting (wilsonlighting.com) Bring the party outside this spring with this stylish and functional tea cart. Made of wrought iron with a triple powder-coated finish, it’s sure to stand the test of time. Enjoy the convenience of having a removable iron mesh tray, too. Price available upon request from Amini’s (aminis.com)
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Warning: The soothing, rocking motion of the Biscayne Motion Chair may cause sudden naps. It’s low to the ground for a full lounging effect. The chair consists of a powder-coated solid cast aluminum frame that’s suitable for outdoor use, and cushions are constructed of an antimicrobial foam core that has been wrapped in polyester fiber. $1,151, available from Ethan Allen (ethanallen.com)
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Homework Work-From-Home
By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos supplied
Two local professionals provide advice on fitting residential spaces to vocational needs.
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he abiding irony of working remotely, as commonly defined, derives from the fact that doing so has decreased the distance between the office and the abode – which prompted Ladue News to consult a pair of area experts about adapting the form of the latter to the function of the former. Providing general tips on that task are CJ Knapp, ASID, of Yours By Design and Karen Pepper of Edwin Pepper & Associates. “I think almost everybody now has some form of home office,” Knapp says. Pepper concurs. “Absolutely!” she says. “Whether they are self-employed or affiliated with a company, people for diverse reasons are conducting business out of their homes. Businesses find that production’s good and efficient, and people like to have the option of being able to do both [toil in the workplace and the home alike].” As a coda, Pepper says that what holds for corporate workers holds also for the self-employed and the proprietors of smaller ventures. “A lot of people that own their own businesses work out of their homes,” she says. “So yes, I would say there is a categorical increase in that.” In that light, Knapp characterizes her counsel about home offices as “very targeted to the [individual client’s] trade. For instance, with someone who’s making jewelry and selling it on the internet, and they’re working from home, they’ll need cubbies and bins to sort things and keep their materials – and counter surfaces to work off of. “Someone who’s working from home, and they’re doing information technology stuff?” She chuckles. “They just need a quiet environment.” Dovetailing with that, Pepper describes designing a home office. “The first step is questions that we ask the homebuyer,” she says. “I would qualify how they are going to specifically use the space. It’s important to know if the client will be using their home office for personal as well as professional use. Once that’s determined, textile selections, space planning and finishes can be established. Everything in this space needs to be purposeful.” Many of the advancements in home offices, of course, have arisen from enhancements in equipment; readers of a certain age will recall with a
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shudder once-mandatory hulks like computers incorporating cathode-ray tubes and row after row of file cabinets. “Everybody wants some kind of storage, and the storage used to be the filing cabinet,” Knapp says. “But now it’s really become the machines that hold your documents, where you just scan them in – so you don’t need all that extra paper storage. “You don’t need a place with the big computer and files because … your printer is wireless, you’re using a laptop. Technology just doesn’t take up the space that it used to.” Pepper agrees: “A home office should have versatility. It could also be a guest room or an extra sitting room – the design should be in concert with the rest of the feel of the home.” That consideration leads her to reflect on the aesthetic involved in reconfiguring a room for use as a home office. “[We] try to keep the environment, so it’s cohesive with the rest of the home,” Pepper says. “We want to keep the space aesthetically appealing, as well as personally and professionally functional – tickle the space with some feathery touches.” “After comfortable seating, technology and storage, consider the view from your home office,” Knapp says. “Being able to look out and see your yard or watch for the kids to get off the bus, that’s the joy of working from home.” Pepper concludes with another aesthetic note to add to utilitarian concerns. “I like to substantiate how the space is being utilized,” she says. “I would marinate throughout the space, personal and professional touches through accessories and accent pieces. I incorporate the client’s personal touches, whether it is something inspirational, sets the mood or tone of the space or is a family heirloom. There should be some kind of ‘wow’ factor, something that invites you and entices you in – this should mirror the essence of the client.” Edwin Pepper & Associates, 9974 Old Olive Street Road, St. Louis, 314-455-4500, edwinpepper.com Yours By Design, 314-283-1760, cjknappinteriors.com
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esiding in a quaint, established Clayton neighborhood, this sophisticated townhome impresses with a brick façade, lush gardens and a stunning pool area, including a sauna. Imagine waking up in the airy master suite, with a cathedral ceiling, an ornate fireplace and patio access. Start your day with a soothing steam shower in the master bath. Then, fix a breakfast plate in the elongated kitchen, with a delightful eat-in counter, which opens to the well-appointed family room. Take in the sunshine out on the expansive fourth-story deck, offering incredible views of the downtown Clayton skyline. Later, invite guests over to dine al fresco in the dreamy side yard or inside the elegant dining room, which connects with the light-filled living room. To finish the evening, take the elevator down to the delightful recreation area, complete with a handsome bar. All of this and more lies within walking distance of urban draws.
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laire Flowers, a St. Louis native, was working in C information technology when she realized there was an absence in the market for functional and fashionable professional women’s footwear. She created her namesake brand, Claire Flowers, in 2014 initially to provide women with a line of adaptable, timeless and resilient shoes. Expanding into apparel as well, the Claire Flowers brand focuses on durable materials in classic silhouettes with both simple and funky color options. Flowers’ new project, Starr & Wales, is a footwear line offering trendier styles at a lower cost. Ladue News chatted with Flowers about the inspiration behind Starr & Wales and her ongoing mission to make professional women feel powerful while remaining feminine and fun. Tell us all about Claire Flowers’ new Starr & Wales line. There is a trend where women are getting more and more casual, including a huge sneaker trend. I am not interested in creating a line of sneakers, but I am interested in filling the need for a casual shoe that is affordable. To that end, we created Starr & Wales. What inspired you to create this collection? The Claire Flowers customer gravitates toward
classic styles. Because the shoes last so long, we don’t want anything too fashion-forward because we don’t want the shoe to outlast the fashion. So we created Starr & Wales. It’s a more accessible line, and it reaches a broader demographic, being that it will be mostly casual shoes like flats and low-heeled booties. We also use this brand to bring the latest trends to the masses. For example, we started with a broguelike shoe that has been made popular by Gucci. You can get a similar shoe with highquality materials without the designer price tag. Claire Flowers is certainly well-known for its stylish pumps. What made you pick mules as the star of the line? Mules are easy and nearly everyone can wear a mule. It doesn’t matter if you have a skinny ankle or a flat foot, etc. We tried to launch with a style that everyone could wear. You picked such fun colors for this collection – blush, lavender and black. What made you go with these stunning shades? They’re delicate and dainty. If you know me, these are the colors I wear most often. Perhaps it’s my
personal preference, but blush has been popular for several years now, and black is always a must. I just loved the lavender shade because it’s the perfect mix of gray and purple. I really like how many people ask me, “Is this gray or purple?” And my response: “Whatever you want it to be.” We all see color a little differently, and pairing shoes with outfits will make your shoes look to be slightly different colors. Are there any details on an upcoming release to expand the line further? Of course, we will have only one style per season in three colors. In the fall, we will offer a bootie in black, a print and a color that is TBD. Claire Flowers shoes are all about comfort, style and durability. How do you feel the Starr & Wales collection fits that mission? They are certainly comfortable, but that is much easier to achieve in mules and booties than it was in creating Claire Flowers pumps. While those three elements are important to this brand, the value we are offering our customers, above all, is access to a wellmade shoe that is affordable and on-trend. How do you see individuals rocking these marvelous mules? I can’t wait for spring to see all the ways they’re worn. They are perfect with all shades of denim, and you can pair them with work attire. I think the gold hardware dresses them up. They are also perfect for travel. They are so easy to slip on and off and throw into the bin at airport security. Any other new launches or plans for Claire Flowers that we should keep an eye on? We are expanding the line of outerwear and creating bags at the moment. We have a huge spring/ summer launch at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis on April 11. We will be debuting all the new spring/ summer styles while Mercedes debuts four new car models. So it’s an event for men and women. Check out the Claire Flowers Facebook page for event details.
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An area resident’s nature-inspired lapidary works embrace individuality.
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he notion for Brenda Melancon’s raw, nature-inspired jewelry company originated during late afternoon strolls with her father in a forest of chestnuts and other trees. “I was going through a tough time in my life and thinking about my own worth,” Melancon says, recalling special conversations with her dad, Darrell, during walks in the woods near his home in Louisiana before he passed away in 2016. “If you think about yourself against the universe, you feel pretty small; but when you really consider all that composes the universe and this world, even the tiniest organism is essential to its existence, and then you realize just how much we really matter. So I wanted to create something that would be a lasting reminder to all of us – that we are so very important.” Taking that message to heart, the St. Louis native and self-taught jewelry-maker began to create pieces for herself to serve as reminders to value her own importance and individuality. And after honing her skills through online courses and local workshops, Melancon began receiving requests from friends to create pieces for them – and her hobby evolved into a jewelry business through which she could share her message of embracing each person’s individuality. In 2013, Melancon launched The Chestnut Forge from a home studio, naming the company after those memorable walks in the woods with her father, who also was an artist. The Chestnut Forge’s jewelry lines include its signature Ivory Fawn Collection, the Wedding Collection, the Essentials Collection, the Raw Collection and the Salvaged Collection. “The jewelry’s style is industrial with a touch of whimsy and a little boho,” Melancon says. “I’m inspired by the science of nature and the elemental structures that make up the space around us.” From rings to bracelets, earrings, necklaces and even tiaras, The Chestnut Forge pieces feature sterling silver and gold, recycled precious metals and gemstones (refined and raw)
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– from the rose quartz, a “stone of the heart, inspiring unconditional love,” to the pale blue lace agate, representing “peace,” to the light green amazonite, known as “the luckiest stone on the planet,” according to Melancon. “I like working with raw materials because they carry the message about our imperfect state that is also very beautiful,” Melancon says. “These things are found in the earth – gems just sitting there for millennia, and no one sees them, but they still had the same value before someone picked them up and polished them.” Melancon also uses salvaged materials from local companies and individuals, including copper wire, guitar string and piano wire. Like these repurposed items, Melancon says people can find a new purpose in life, as she did when she started her jewelry business. “Whenever you think you’re not feeling your greatest, it’s important to remember that you can find new life and new purpose for yourself,” she says. Among The Chestnut Forge’s most popular pieces are those incorporating guitar strings, such as a sterling silver ring with an embedded guitar string and guitar string bracelets. Melancon says customers often send special guitar strings for her to use to make a sentimental piece. Other best-sellers include the artisan’s line of raw gemstone rings, such as the white solar agate ring, or pieces from the Essentials Collection, like the sterling silver heart hoop earrings. “I tend to make a lot of hearts in metalwork; I think they highlight my special message about telling people that they’re important,” Melancon says. The jewelry creator also commissions a large amount of custom work. “People see something I make on the website and they want something a little different, so I customdesign and make it for them,” Melancon says. Next in the works for The Chestnut Forge is the dreamy new Heavenly Bodies Collection, which will showcase gemstone pieces representing each planet in our solar system. “I like to look at the history of stones and planets,” Melancon says. “The first piece in the Heavenly Bodies Collection is going to be an aquamarine ring representing Neptune.”
The company also recently released a home décor line, including fabric flower bouquets featuring silk blooms with salvaged copper stems, and soy wax and beeswax candles. The Florence Secret Gem candle (named for Florence Bascom, the first woman to work for the United States Geological Survey) contains a secret treasure – a raw precious or semiprecious gemstone revealed as the candle burns down. The specialty item also includes a brief description of the gem, which can be cherished in its provided container or set on a special piece of jewelry by contacting The Chestnut Forge. The business’ full selection of jewelry and home décor is available for purchase at thechestnutforge.com. Melancon hopes her jewelry helps people embrace their individuality. “There is so much coming at us every day with all the social media, TV and technology, and it’s easy to forget who we are … and that we are important,” she says. “Everybody is important, no matter what anyone else tells you – even if you’re the only one that tells yourself that.” The Chestnut Forge, thechestnutforge.com
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By Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande
ast summer, St. Louis’ signature monument, the Gateway Arch, reopened following a threeyear, $380 million renovation of its museum and grounds. As the region’s iconic landmark, the Arch solidifies our city’s place in American history and, for more than half a century, has stood as one of the nation’s shining examples of architectural and engineering ingenuity. As one of the first visitors to the newly reopened monument explained with pride, “It’s something we offer the nation and the world.” For the millions of tourists who swarm the Arch grounds each year, the monument’s appeal is found in the way it transforms a simple curve into an aweinspiring experience of place. At 630 feet high, it is the nation’s tallest monument, standing higher than the Washington Monument and twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. It tells the story of our past, stands as proof of our present capabilities and symbolizes future possibilities. What the average visitor to the Arch may not realize, however, is that it was almost never built. Originally conceived by civic leaders in the early 1930s, it ran into opposition from residents who argued it would make more sense to spend the money on projects that had a more direct impact on the lives of the taxpayers.
They were concerned with potholes being filled, more teachers being hired and additional fire stations being built. Certainly, these were all credible, and perhaps more practical, uses for taxpayer funds than a gleaming bended beam of stainless steel. Fortunately, the visionaries persevered. Although it took more than 30 years and a collaboration among many, their commitment and perseverance gave us more than a monument to American culture and civilization; they left us a lesson that continues to resonate today. Yesterday’s leaders saw beyond the perceived impracticalities of the project. The result was a magnificent edifice, which we are blessed to have right here in our backyard in St. Louis. As proof, we have only to look at the collaboration that made the recent revitalization of the Arch possible. Local, state and federal officials worked together, and local taxpayers even ponied up, because it was the right thing to do. The lesson is clear: We must each find and fulfill our grandest vision for ourselves. Whatever our dreams may be, we must have an expansive mind, an inventive spirit, a tenacious grip and a brave heart. We cannot let anyone deter us from our chosen path. Many will say, “Take the safer road, the tried and true, a comfortable alternative, one that carries with it
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health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Change is difficult and scary, so why take the chance?” But as we learned with the Arch, the status quo is not always the best way to go. Neither what worked yesterday or what exists today is often not the best solution for tomorrow. Modern challenges require new ideas and bold thinking. Regardless of the issues we face, we are capable of building a 21st-century Arch as long as we learn to trust one another, to listen, to share, to respect and to compromise. There will be trying times, no doubt, but the view will be worth it when you arrive at the top.
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lients I worked with in high school often revisit when applying to graduate school. Their perspectives have naturally changed. With blossomed independence, these young adults applying to medical, law, business and other graduate programs have clearer goals, and the world expects more of them. Graduate school admission committees seek commitment to specific programs. So essays need to target reasons for a candidate’s potential career success. Some tips for that essay follow: Explain why you have chosen a certain career path. Then prove what you say is true with visual examples of accomplishment and exploration. Detail internships and part-time employment in your career area. Favor employment. Shadowing a pro is good, but getting paid in your field is better, possibly putting you ahead of nonpaid competitors. Did you have a part-time job in a psychologist’s office or receive an hourly wage for producing social media to promote a new product or startup? Great! If you have it, use it. Show you understand the culture of your chosen profession and have the personality for it. This has
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become so important that many employers today require personality testing as part of the hiring process. In general, people who are successful in entertainment media, advertising and startups tend to be risk-takers, often with thick skins to criticism and laser focus on the “pitches” they will have to make. Doctors and professors need empathy for patients and students, whereas a prosecutor may have to temper his or hers in favor of hard evidence. Reflect your career’s culture in your writing. Aspiring communications professionals should favor short sentences in the active voice making points fast. The future art museum curator or scientist will reflect more details. If there is no word count, favor 1,000 to 1,200 words. An essay is not a book chapter. Finally, a graduate school admission essay does not need to be a full disclosure character sketch; rather, it is a targeted missive to achieve a desired result – admission. Sometimes, this surprises parents who naturally want the world to know all the good about their adult child. Understandable. But that totality will not necessarily help with admission. Nonessential details can be a hindrance to positive decision-making.
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eople often joke that no good story starts with a salad; however, they’ve clearly never heard Ladue native Markey Culver’s story. The tale of her opening The Women’s Bakery began nine years ago, when Culver had just started her journey living in Rwanda, Africa, serving in the Peace Corps. “I felt I was one of the lucky few who had been given everything and that it was my duty to use what I had been given for something that was good,” Culver says. “And the Peace Corps seemed like a really good outlet for that.” Culver was assigned to Rwanda as an English teacher, tending to a class of 53 students, ranging from 14 to 25 years old. Although most Peace Corps volunteers primarily have one assignment, Culver found herself acquiring another within her first year. “My teaching let out around noon, so I had the afternoons pretty open,” Culver says. “So I took a walk one day, bumped into this rural health center, walked in and asked if they needed help. … I wasn’t on the front lines, if you will, I was more shadowing and an extra hand for help.” Thus, Culver’s schedule entailed teaching English, going home to make a salad for lunch, serving at the rural health center and then returning home to cook dinner with her neighbors. Although this routine seems normal, Culver notes that in most rural Rwandan villages, it’s customary for individuals to eat simply one meal a day. “I did that too for a little bit until I was like, ‘I’m so hungry, and I know
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Ladue native Markey Culver is employing and empowering women in East Africa one loaf of bread at a time.
everyone else is hungry, too,’” she says. “So I started to make salad, which is supertaboo [because] one, I was eating in the middle of the day, which is unusual, and then two, I was eating raw food.” Culver says food in Rwanda is considered food only when it is cooked – a typical Rwandan meal being cassava, a large tuber root, boiled and then served with a sauce created with pulverized peanuts and tomatoes. Soon enough, however, Culver found herself fielding inquiries on how to make the salads in question, which in turn led to her starting salad-making lessons in her home. “One day I woke up and was like, ‘Hey, I have been without bread for entirely too long, and that is unacceptable and I need bread in my mouth as soon as possible,’ and so I looked up a recipe,” she says. “The Peace Corps taught us how to make an oven over an open fire out of pots and stones, so I made bread.” The bread in question was cooling on Culver’s table as a group of women walked in for their salad-making lessons. “They acted surprised and asked me where I bought it,” she says. “When I told them I made it, they asked to learn.” Culver’s salad-making lessons ultimately turned into bread-baking lessons, which was the genesis to The Women’s Bakery – a social enterprise that teaches women how to make and sell nutritious, affordable breads to their communities. “There were two aha moments for me,” Culver says. “The first was seeing what they did with the bread: They immediately gave it to their kids. You are like, ‘Duh, of course, women are a conduit for the health, nutrition, safety and everything for their kids.’ So let’s just make this bread as healthy as we can – and healthy not meaning what we mean in the U.S. It’s high healthy fat, high protein, high
micronutrients. Then the second aha moment, after we started experimenting with recipes to make this bread really fortified, the women started selling the bread. I was like, ‘Um, hello, you industrious geniuses. You have just discovered something for which there is demand and no supply, so let’s create the supply, which is a bakery.’” Culver built her first bakery in 2013 – a square, mud-brick building with cement overlay and a tile floor. “I didn’t know what I was doing,” she says. “I always thought building a business was simple. Want to start a bakery? Make bread and sell it. Well, it’s not that simple.” The first bakery ultimately failed, but this experience brought Culver home in 2015 to start her MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, while simultaneously rebuilding The Women’s Bakery with the lessons she had learned from her failure, and running it from afar. “It was pretty tough,” she says. “I would go to school, wake up stupid early and have calls with Rwanda, go to school all day. I would do homework at school, then work on The Women’s Bakery from 6 to 11 p.m. or later and then wake up at 5 a.m. and start all over again. It was awful.” However, the work paid off. Today, The Women’s Bakery has three locations in Rwanda – in urban, suburban and rural locations – that employ 32 women. The bakery locations are selected based on a market analysis and feasibility study. And according to Culver, women are eager to be hired at The Women’s Bakery. “For 10 spots, we got 186 applicants, which is both amazing and heartbreaking,” Culver says. “We want to employ all of them, but we can’t.” The women go through a three-prong hiring process that includes an application (lack of reading or writing skills does not disqualify a candidate) and two rounds of
in-person meetings. “The average level of education most of our women have had does not exceed sixth grade,” Culver says. “Right now in Rwanda, over half of the population of adult females never have the option of going to school. It’s not that they’re not capable. It’s not because they’re not smart. It’s because of where they were born that they didn’t have access for the opportunity for an education.” The women selected then participate in a 200-plushour, three-month curriculum that is accredited by the Workforce Development Association in Rwanda, meaning it’s a nationally accredited training program that allots a vocational certificate that is transferable. The curriculum starts with basic education for hygiene, nutrition and basic math skills and then goes into technical baking skills and business management. “When they were first going through our training program, the average income for the women was $13 a month, so that’s about $156 a year,” Culver says. “Now these women are earning between $70 and $120 a month. “The intangibility, I think, is almost more powerful. Empowerment – how do you actually quantify or measure empowerment? Women report[ing] being seen and considered as respected businesswomen in their community is huge.” Culver hopes to dedicate the next two years to focusing on the three existing bakeries and bringing them to profitability, then just continuing to grow. “The future is growth,” she says. “The empowerment of a woman does have these ripple effects, but the empowerment in her and her alone is enough. And having a woman believe in herself and her abilities is enough, and we are seeing that, and it’s amazing.” And all because of a salad. The Women’s Bakery, womensbakery.com
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vaya con Dios, which means “go with God.” Although the restaurant can be accessed around the corner from The Note Bar’s primary seating area, it also has its own separate entrance. “We wanted to have a food option for people who need to get in and out quickly that was still handcrafted and high quality,” Hecht says. “Everything from our salsas to our meats are made in-house. The mojo pork, for example, is basically a three-stage cooking process where we braise it, then roast it and slow-cook it down in a medley of citrus fruits and different Mexican spices.” Guests can get the mojo pork on a corn tortilla taco or in a quesadilla such as the Hawaiano with mojo pork, pork belly carnitas, pineapple-serrano pico, and Cotija and Chihuahua cheeses. Another popular quesadilla,
By Mabel Suen the Reina, contains adobo-smoked chicken, chipotlecaramelized onions, roasted-corn pico and a blend of Mexican cheeses. From the list of tacos, guests can choose from such combinations as carne asada with jalapeño jelly, chipotle-caramelized onion, cilantro and Cotija; chorizo with pepper jack, jalapeños, pico de gallo and cilantro; and chipotle-orange duck with curtido rojo (pickled coleslaw), arugula-cilantro slaw, avocado crema and Cotija. Salad options include cárnico de pollo with mixed greens, Cotija, adobo-smoked chicken, roasted-corn pico, fire-roasted peppers and chipotle-ranch dressing. Sides include street corn on the cob, cilantro-lime rice and chips with a variety of dip options – guacamole,
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queso, black-bean pico, mango-habanero salsa and tres diablos salsa (made with ghost peppers, scorpion peppers and Carolina Reaper peppers), to name a few. To drink, guests can choose from such options as Mexico’s bottled Jarritos soda, a Mexican lager brewed by St. Louis’ Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. and regular and strawberry margaritas made with Mexico’s Tres Agaves tequila. (Around the corner, it bears mentioning, The Note Bar carries such options as Modelo and Corona beer to complement Vaya Con Dillas’ food.) All things considered, Vaya Con Dillas would make the perfect spot to fill up on a multitude of delicious food and drink combinations before seeing New Line Theatre’s La Cage aux Folles at the Marcelle, and Hecht says, “We’re happy to bring more handcrafted traditional Mexican food to downtown St. Louis.”
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Story: For more than two decades, Albin, in the guise of glamorous performer Zaza, has entertained patrons at La Cage aux Folles, the drag nightclub owned and run by his husband, Georges, in St-Tropez, France. They enjoy the tranquility of the French Riviera days and the excitement and allure of the ribald and risqué show by night. When their son, Jean-Michel, returns home one day, he brings surprising news to Georges: He’s getting married. Georges isn’t totally thrilled with the idea, even if he can’t keep track of his own son’s age, which is 24 and not 20. He’s even less enamored when JeanMichel says that his fiancée, Anne, is the daughter of right-wing politician Edouard Dindon, deputy general of the Tradition, Family and Morality Party. That isn’t all, though. It seems that Jean-Michel has invited Anne’s family to meet his father and his “mother,” Sybil. Although Sybil is Jean-Michel’s birth mother, she hasn’t been around pretty much since his delivery and has never shown much interest in her son. Albin really has been Jean-Michel’s “mother” for all those years, devoted to his son. Jean-Michel asks Georges to inform Albin not only that Sybil will be at the gathering, but also that Albin is to dress and act as Jean-Michel’s heterosexual “Uncle Al” in the presence of Anne, Monsieur Dindon and Madame Dindon. Furthermore, the family’s butler, Jacob, who prefers to be called the maid, is ordered to dress as a traditional butler for the event. Albin is understandably hurt by Jean-Michel’s cruel requests but agrees to comply. However, since the family lives above the nightclub in the red-light district, can Jean-Michel, Georges, Albin and the stillabsent Sybil really convince the crusading Dindon that they share his political beliefs? Highlights: New Line Theatre offers its take on the venerable, Tony Award-winning musical by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, delivering a crowdpleasing rendition led by Zachary Allen Farmer in a triumphant performance as the charming and resilient Albin/Zaza. Other Info: Somewhat surprisingly, this is New Line’s first production of La Cage aux Folles since the company debuted in 1991. La Cage, which is based on a 1973 French play of the same title by Jean Poiret, features a melodious score and smart lyrics by Herman (of Hello, Dolly! fame) and a book by Fierstein (who also penned Hairspray and Kinky Boots, among others). The show opened originally on Broadway in 1983 and earned nine Tony Award nominations, winning six, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A Broadway revival in 2004 won the Tony Award for Best Revival, and a second revival in 2010 won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical, making La Cage the only musical in Broadway history to win Best Musical and two subsequent Tony Awards for Best
Revival. Not bad for a show that opened at the advent of the AIDS epidemic. Co-directors Scott Miller and Mike Dowdy-Windsor take advantage of Rob Lippert’s open scenic design to incorporate both the main stage of the nightclub and the living quarters of Georges and Albin. That band is composed of conductor Valdez on piano, Kelly Austermann on reeds, Ron Foster on trumpet, Tom Hanson on trombone, Clancy Newell on percussion and Jake Stergos on bass. Their effort supports while never overwhelming the cast’s singing, accentuating Herman’s lush melodies. Michele Sauer and Sara Rae Womack provide the camp choreography performed to the hilt by the sextet of drag performers known as Les Cagelles, namely Jake Blonstein, Dominic Dowdy-Windsor, Evan Fornachon, Tim Kaniecki, Clayton Humburg and Ian McCreary. They’re all “scandalously” attired by costume designer Sarah Porter, who also has fun with Jacob’s and Zaza’s wardrobes. Ryan Day and Erin Goodenough contribute as well, as sound designer and prop master, respectively. Farmer delivers a superb performance, displaying a fine voice as Albin in the show’s signature tune, “I Am What I Am,” as well as bringing Zaza to celebrity-status life as a drag queen par excellence. The hard-working cast also includes Robert Doyle as Georges, Kevin Corpuz as Jean-Michel, Kent Coffel as Edouard Dindon, Mara Bollini as the stifled Madame Dindon, Zora Vredeveld as Anne, Joel Hackbarth as long-suffering stage manager Francis and Tielere Cheatem as audience favorite Jacob. La Cage aux Folles can be both naughty and nice. New Line’s presentation, under Miller and Mike DowdyWindsor’s careful direction, succeeds at both.
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Company: New Line Theatre Venue: The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive Dates: March 22 and 23 Tickets: $20 to $30, plus specials for students, educators and military (see New Line’s Facebook page or newlinetheatre.com); contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | March 22, 2019 59
The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW… By Stanley Browne
2015 BOCALE, MONTEFALCO ROSSO – UMBRIA, ITALY Grape: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 10% Merlot, 5% Colorino Owner: Valentino Valentini Winemaker: Emiliano Falsini Approximate retail price: $24 Website: bocale.wine TASTING NOTES: Color: Dark ruby hue, bright reflective surface, translucent Aroma: Violet floral notes, dried cherry, vanilla and smoke with a hint of tobacco and spice Taste: Medium- to heavy-bodied, spicy and tannic with dark fruits of blueberry, black cherry and blackberry, long, balanced finish with ample acidity
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ordering the central Italian region of Tuscany to the south and east, the magical Umbria region specializes in tobacco, olive oil and, of course, vineyards. The
best-known vineyards surround Orvieto, a small medieval town bearing the same name as the wine. This D.O.C. (Denominazione di Origine Controllata, “controlled designation of origin”) white wine comes from a blend of trebbiano and grechetto grapes and ranks among the more popular and sought-after white wines of Italy. Another popular wine from Umbria, the Rosso di Montefalco, bears the name of another small commune in central Umbria, the birthplace and death place of St. Clair of the Cross. This rosso, or red wine, comprises 60 to 70 percent sangiovese, 10 to 15 percent sagrantino and up to 30 percent of the winemaker’s choice of other red varietals. Indigenous to Umbria, sagrantino has a recorded history dating as far back as the 16th century – although red wine from Montefalco mentioned as early as the first century by Pliny the Elder could have been sagrantino. This small, disease-resistant, low-yielding varietal requires a long, hot
season to ripen. It’s often not harvested till late October, and it numbers among the most tannic grapes in the world, doubling the amount of tannins in nebbiolo and cabernet sauvignon. Although forming only a small percentage of the Rosso di Montefalco, its inclusion in the wine all but ensures that rosso’s uniqueness. The Valentini family, an absolute favorite producer of this wine, owns and operates the Bocale Winery. The Valentinis’ roots in Montefalco go back at least 100 years. Their dedication to tradition and quality natural winemaking begins with the farmers and the fields and finds its truest expression through a minimalist approach in the winery. Food Pairings: Rich pastas, rib-eye, veal chops, seared duck breast and roasted poultry, all with a sauce made from the same wine, would pair nicely with this rosso.
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Fri., March 29, to Sun., March 31
WAITRESS makes its St. Louis debut at The Fabulous Fox Theatre for a limited twoweek engagement. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and an expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Tickets start at $24. Various times. fabulousfox.com.
The Greater St. Louis Art Association presents highly anticipated SPRING ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK, returning for its 42nd year. This three-day art festival – one of the longest-running and most-established art fairs in the bistate region – features more than 130 participating artists from across the country. Attendees almost assuredly can find something they love while interacting with the artists behind the works. Jewelry, sculptures, paintings, garments and ceramics number among the fair’s offerings. $5 at the door, valid all three days. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. gslaa.org.
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Don’t miss your chance to enjoy personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere at the INNSBROOK BRIDAL SHOWCASE at Innsbrook Resort. The event includes complimentary refreshments, a swag bag and mimosas for RSVPing brides and grooms and a chance to speak one on one with top wedding experts in photography, catering, décor and more. Free. 11:30 a.m. innsbrook-resort.com.
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The St. Louis County Library Foundation presents acclaimed historian EVAN THOMAS at library headquarters. Thomas presents the intimate, inspiring and authoritative biography of Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s first female Supreme Court justice, drawing on exclusive interviews and first-time access to O’Connor’s archives in his book, First: Sandra Day O’Connor. O’Connor has repeatedly shattered glass ceilings – doing so with a blend of grace, wisdom and humor. Thomas’ remarkably vivid and personal portrait shows a woman who built a bridge forward for all Americans. The event is an onstage interview with St. Louis Public Radio host Don Marsh. Free. 7 p.m. slcl.org.
Thu., March 28
The Boathouse at Forest Park hosts a FOURCOURSE WINE PAIRING DINNER at the restaurant. Executive chef Jack MacMurray will feature his curated, one-night-only menu to be paired with select wines including 2016 Cannonball Chardonnay, Redbrick Shebang Zinfandel, Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma) and Noval Ruby Port. MacMurray presents his four-course menu while guests taste and learn about each wine pairing selection by Pinnacle Imports. Guests can enjoy this personal, hands-on wine pairing dinner next to the restaurant’s cozy, welcoming fireplace. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call The Boathouse at 314-366-1555. boathousestl.com.
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St. Charles’ newest attraction is tailored specifically to the area’s smallest residents.
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n a day and age where screens are often the main source of amusement, places like Play Street Museum set themselves apart as spaces where kids can let their imaginations run wild and simply be kids. The interactive children’s museum franchise got its start in Texas and was purposefully designed to encourage a young child’s sense of independence, exploration and creativity. “By narrowing the focus of our museums to the interests and imaginations of children 8 and under, young explorers will discover educational exhibits and activities in a world specifically crafted just for them,” the Play Street website explains. That specific vision drew Nicole Simon and Kellie Geraghty to the museum. The two moms lived in Dallas before moving back to their native St. Louis and, on returning, entertained the idea of bringing the museum experience to the metro area. “I really loved the museum while I was in Dallas,” Simon says. “It was so easy to take my daughter there and let her play.” In May 2018, the two friends started the process to bring Play Street to the metro area by looking for a space, which proved to be tough. Rebecca Suen with Hilliker and Patricia Kueneke with Cullinan Properties helped Simon and Geraghty find the right place for the children’s museum and brought them out to see 1650 Beale St. in St. Charles. The space ended up being perfect for their vision, and Play Street’s local location is set to open Mon., March 25. “We recommend Play Street Museum to kids ages 1 to 8,” Simon says. “Sometimes younger siblings will come in with older siblings, and vice versa. I’d say kids up to about age 12 can have fun interacting with their younger siblings.” Each Play Street Museum location has a theme, and the local one’s is “town square.” Kids can play with little houses, a fire station, a grocery store, a doctor’s office and a table full of crafts. They also can enjoy a giant Lite-Brite built into the wall. “The museum is perfect for independent-type play,” Simon says. “The kids are learning as they play.” Because this is the first Play Street location outside of Dallas, Simon and Geraghty have spent much of the past year seeking the help of other franchise owners. “The franchise owners have been so helpful in guiding us along the way,” Simon says. The duo even recently returned to Dallas to “learn the day-to-day” operations of the museum, making sure they’re ready to hit the ground running on opening day. “Once we open, we hope to be able to get the word out to the St. Louis and St. Charles communities,” Simon says. She’s excited about the opportunities the museum will bring to local kids and their families and will give them a chance to let their imaginations run wild in a safe space. Visitors will be able to bring their kids to open-play hours, which are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Reserved open-play days are hosted on the third Sunday of the month, with more time slots to be available on the weekends in the future. Along with hosting special weekend events, Play Street is available for birthday party rentals, where families can pick a theme and reserve the
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space for 1½-hour time slots. Admission to the museum is $11.50 plus tax for children ages 1 through 8. Children younger or older are free if accompanied by a paying sibling. “Play Street is important because it allows the child to be able to play and explore in a safe environment, so you don’t have to stay next to them the whole time – it gives them independence,” Simon says. “For parents, it’s nice to sit back and watch their children play, or they can play along. It’s a relaxing environment for both.” Geraghty echoes Simon’s sentiments, noting how families can use the museum to return to simpler times: “It gives kids the chance to break away from screens and use imagination to go back to basic pretend play. They work with their imagination and unplug like we did when we were kids.” Play Street Museum, 1650 Beale St., No. 138, St. Charles, psmstlouis.com
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Celebrating 64 Years
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